Research Award For Postdoctoral Level in Urban Mobility Analysis at University of Oulu, Finland

Description
This program is specially purposed to analyze the rich mobility traces captured by Oulu’s city-wide WiFi, Bluetooth and traffic infrastructure to understand better city-scale movement and develop ubiquitous computing applications.The University of Oulu is an international research and innovation university engaged in multidisciplinary basic research and academic education. The University of Oulu is one of the largest universities in Finland with 16000 students and 3000 staff. The University encompasses eight fields of study: Humanities, Education, Economics and Business, Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Health Sciences, and Technology. The fields of information technology, biotechnology, northern and environmental issues have been defined as special research focus areas.

Benefits: The selected candidate will work within the Urban Interactions research program. Salary will be given in an amout of 3200-3600 euros per month (before tax) depending on the qualifications.

Eligibility
This position mainly requires a strong mathematical background, experience with hands-on development and programming, and familiarity with urban mobility analysis, machine learning, and ubiquitous computing. Understanding of statistics, database programming, and symbolic computation are a benefit. Knowledge of Matlab/R is a plus. You will be expected to develop an analysis system that captures, infers and models individual and group mobility patterns on a city scale.: Must hold a Doctoral degree in a relevant field.

Application Procedure
To apply yo need submit your CV and list of publications as a single pdf-file to the Registrar´s Office via e-mail. Please download the application form at the link below

Submission Deadline
October 1st, 2012

Website  Link
http://www.hallinto.oulu.fi/yhallint/kuulutus/ubi_post_doc_job.pdf

The Davidson Fellows Scholarship awards Provided By Davidson Institute, USA

Description
The Davidson Fellows Scholarship awards $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 scholarships award to extraordinary young people, 18 and under, who have completed a significant piece of work.

Application categories are Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy and Outside the Box. Davidson Fellows are honored every year in Washington, D.C. with Congressional meetings and a special reception.

Eligibility

• Be 18 or younger as of October 4, 2013.
• Be a U.S. citizen residing in the United States, or a Permanent Resident of the United States residing in the United States, or be stationed overseas due to active U. S. military duty.
• There is no minimum age for eligibility.
• The Davidson Institute is looking for students whose projects are at, or close to, the college graduate level with a depth of knowledge in their particular area of study. This scholarship is not geared toward students at the novice level. See Project Criteria.

Application Procedure
Scholarship application guideline can be seen at the official site, Please visit the site below.

Submission Deadline
Davidson Fellows application material submission link can be accessed in November 2012.

Website Link
http://www.davidsongifted.org/fellows/

International Scholarship In Information Systems at Curtin University, Australia

Description
The Scholarship award is offered to students interested in Computing science, applied information technology or related computing fields.The scholarship is valued at $5,000 in total and will be awarded to students over the period of the original course that the scholarship was offered, for example if it is a three year course they will receive $2,000 in their first year and then $1,500 in the subsequent years.

Eligibility

• Be an international student and hold a valid Student Visa – Higher Education
• Have received a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) into an eligible undergraduate business degree and major at Curtin University in 2013
• Commencing the first semester of their first undergraduate degree at Curtin University in semester 1, 2013

Application Procedure
Please visit the official site below for further information of the scholarship application process.

Submission Deadline
23/11/2012

Website Link
http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/scholarships/scholarship.cfm?id=1022

International Phd, Master and Undergraduate Scholarship At Jember University, Indonesia

Description
Jember University (UNEJ) is granting full scholarship awards to foreigner students for undergraduate, master and PhD program Academic Year 2011/2012 in the following programs.

PhD Programs

• PhD in Administration Sciences

Master Programs

• Master of Management
• Master of Administration Science
• Master of Agribusiness
• Master of Agronomy
• Master of Economics Study

Undergraduate Programs

• Basic Sciences (Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
• Agriculture Sciences (Agroecotechnology, Agribusiness, Agricultural Engineering and Post Harvest Technology)
• Social Sciences (Accounting, Economics, Management, Indonesian Language, Public Administration, International Relations, Business Administration, Sociology, Education Biology and Education Mathematics)
• Health Science (Public Health)
• Information System Study Programs

Eligibility

• Applicants must be a citizen of a developing country
• Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence (most recent grades), recommendations from principals / vice principals / teachers / government employers.
• Applicants should have an IELTS score at least 5 (no band under 5.0); or TOEFL score at least 450.
• Under 40 years old for PhD and Master Program.
• Under 25 years old for Undergraduate Program.

Application Procedure
The scholarship application can be submitted online to internationaloffice@unej.ac.id with the email subject “Application for UNEJ Scholarship Program Academic Year 2012/2013”

Regular mail to:
Bureau of Academic Affair
Jember University
Kalimantan Street. No. 37
Jember, East Java
INDONESIA, 68121

Please visit the official site to find more the required supporting documents for this scholarship award.

Submission Deadline
1 November 2012

Website Link
http://international.unej.ac.id/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=30&Itemid=36

2012 AFIO Scholarships, USA

Description
The Association of Former Intelligence Officers is offering a variety of scholarships for fall 2012 to both undergraduate and graduate students. These scholarships range in amount: $4,000 (7 of these are offered), $2,000 (8), etc.

Evaluation criteria include merit, character, serious of academic commitment, and relevance of your studies to national security interests and career ambitions.

Eligibility
Undergraduates applicants must be entering their sophomore or junior year by the summer of 2012, and graduate applicants must be submit their applications no earlier than their senior undergraduate year and no later than their second year of graduate studies.

All applicants must be U.S. citizens. No Scholarship will be awarded to students attending foreign universities or schools not US-accredited, nor to law, med, or business schools [foreign or domestic]; however, students intending to study in schools of engineering, science, technology and/or show extensive foreign language mastery in Arabic, Dari, Farsi, German, Hausa and other sub-Saharan African languages, Hebrew, Indonesian, Korean, Kurdish, Mandarin, Pashto, Punjabi, Russian, Somali, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Procedure
Please provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter: explaining your need for scholarship, your career goals, your views of U.S. world standing and role U.S. intelligence community should play)
• Resume:  address, place and date of birth, college, experience, extra-curricular activities
• A copy of your academic transcript - need not be original or "official"
• One recommendation [have person send to us by email to afio@afio.com
• Recent photograph - can be sent as a high resolution digital image file via email attachment, or printed and mailed. Image should show full face...sitting, standing, or portrait only.
• Indicate for WHICH scholarships you wish to be considered. No need to send multiple copies of your materials.
• College of University you will be attending in 2012-2013 -- and your intended course of study

Submission Deadline
July 1, 2012

Website Link
http://www.afio.com/13_scholarships.htm

Joseph P. and Helen T. Cribbins Scholarship By The Association of The United States Army, USA

Description
The Joseph P. and Helen T. Cribbins Scholarship is currently being offered by the Association of the United States Army to enlisted soldiers currently serving in the active Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard of any rank or honorably discharged enlisted Soldiers from any component of the total Army who have been accepted at an accredited college or university and are pursuing a degree in engineering or related field, such as computer science, bio-technology, etc. This program will award a $2,000 scholarship based on academic merit and personal achievement.

Eligibility

• Enlisted Soldiers currently serving in the active Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard of any rank
• Honorably discharged enlisted Soldiers from any component of the total Army
• Acceptance at an accredited college or university
• Pursuing a degree in engineering or related field, such as computer science, bio-technology, etc.

Application Procedure
The applicants must provide the following documents:

• 2012 Application form
• Two letters of recommendation from school, i.e. principal, counselor, teacher of your choice.
• One page Autobiography in own handwriting.
• A certified transcript of high school or college grades -- depending on which currently attending.
• Certificates of completion for any other courses or training.
• A letter of intent describing the degreed course of study and plans for completion of a degreed program.
• Copy of form DD-214 if applicant has been discharged from service.

The above documents must be sent to:
Association of the United States Army
Joseph P. and Helen T. Cribbins Scholarship
ATTN: Mary Wille
2425 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201

Submission Deadline
July 1, 2012.

Website Link
http://www.ausa.org/about/scholarships/Pages/CribbinsScholarship.aspx

WIT International Scholarship, Ireland

Description
Undergraduate and Higher Diploma students

• The International Student Scholarship will provide for a 25% reduction in tuition fees for each year of an undergraduate or a Higher Diploma programme. (NB for entry into all years of Bachelor programmes except final year).
• Award in subsequent years of study is subject to the achievement of 60% overall average mark

Postgraduate students

• The International Student Scholarship will provide for a reduction of EURO 3150 for all taught Masters programmes
• The scholarships are open to all self-funding Non-EU students

Eligibility
You have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent

Application Procedure
Applications must be made on the prescribed form (complete the online application form) and submitted to the International office on or before 31st May 2012.

For further information please contact Fiona Purcell, International Admissions, WIT, fpurcell@wit.ie

Website Link
http://www.wit.ie/International/MainBody,48184,en.htm

Simons Graduate Fellowships in Theoretical Computer Science By Simons Foundation, USA

Description
A Simons Graduate Fellowship is awarded for a period of two years. An awardee must be a graduate student for the duration of the Fellowship. Each award will provide annual support for the following:

    Fellowship stipend as set by the student’s institution.
    Tuition and fees at the student's institution, to the extent previously covered by other outside funding.
    $3,000 in additional support for the student to use at his/her discretion.
    $5,000 per year toward the student’s health insurance and other fringe benefits.
    $5,000 per year for travel, books, a computer and other supplies.
    $5,000 in institutional overhead allowance.

Eligibility
To be eligible the applicant must be a Ph.D. student at a U.S. institution of higher education. A track record of outstanding results in theoretical computer science is the key criterion. There is a limit of one application per university. Please coordinate with the Department Chair.

Application Procedure
Applicants may apply through proposalCENTRAL (http://proposalcentral.altum.com/default.asp?GMID=50) beginning December 7, 2011. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2012. Please coordinate submission of the proposal with the appropriate officials in accordance with institution/university policies. Please see the Application Instructions for further information.

The supporting documents as follow:

• Research Statement (two page limit): A statement summarizing the applicant’s research contributions, research plans for the immediate future, and career goals. References do not need to be included within the page limit, but should not exceed an additional page.
• A curriculum vitae (two page limit), which includes institution, advisor, and a list of publications.
• A letter of support from the Department Chair.
• A letter of support from the student’s advisor.
• A letter from a reference outside the student’s institution. This letter must be submitted directly via proposalCENTRAL by the reference. Please see the Application Instructions for more information.
• Thesis topic.

Submission Deadline
May 1, 2012.

Website Link
https://simonsfoundation.org/mps-simons-graduate-fellowships-rfa

International Scholarship Program In Histry of Technology, USA

Description
Each year the Society for the History of Technology designates up to four International Scholars for a two-year term. The International Scholars program is administered by the International Outreach Committee.

International Scholars shall receive regular SHOT membership at no cost during their two-year term. At each annual meeting, SHOT will host a special gathering to welcome current International Scholars, introduce them to SHOT officers, and discuss with them SHOT’s international outreach and the international intellectual dimensions of our field.

International Scholars will participate in an email discussion list of all current International Scholars and the International Outreach Committee. Through the list International Scholars can seek support in writing paper abstracts for SHOT's annual meeting and other activities in their task as ambassadors for the Society.

Eligibility
To become a SHOT International Scholar, you must reside and work in underrepresented countries at the time of selection. Graduate students, post-docs, and visiting scholars who are living and working in the United States or Western Europe are not eligible to become International Scholars; however, they are eligible to apply once they return to their home countries. Of these potential candidates, anyone at any rank, from graduate student up through senior scholar, is eligible to become an International Scholar.

Application Procedure
Please send a letter and a brief curriculum vitae to EACH member of the International Outreach Committee and to SHOT secretary Bernie Carlson at shot@virginia.edu. Letters must include:

1. why you would like to be an International Scholar,
2. how you plan to advance the mission of the International Scholar program  the current state of history of technology research in your home country and your home institution, and
3. how your research will enrich existing knowledge in the field.

Submission Deadline
End of April each year

Website Link
http://www.historyoftechnology.org/international_scholars.html

Washington State Oportunity Scholarship, USA

Description
The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship helps low- and middle-income Washington State residents earn first bachelor’s degrees in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and health care. Three thousand students will be selected and awards will be made for the 2012-13 academic year, These scholarships are $1,000 per year which will be renewable for up to five years for entering college freshmen.

Eligibility

• High school seniors through college seniors who plan to attend colleges and universities in Washington State for the entire 2012-13 academic year
• High school seniors through college seniors who plan to attend colleges and universities in Washington State for the entire 2012-13 academic year
• have a 2.75 GPA or higher
• have completed a 2012-2013 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to submit an application.

Application Procedure
The followings are you needed to apply

1. A copy of your completed 2012-13 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or your Student Aid Report (SAR). Questions in the application will reference specific line items from the FAFSA. You should have been emailed a copy of your SAR 3-5 days after completing the FAFSA. If you did not receive an email, you will need to log into the FAFSA website to obtain a copy of your SAR. If you have questions, contact the Federal Aid Information Center.
2. Your most recent cumulative GPA. You may want to access your most recent academic transcript, including fall 2011 if you were enrolled, as you will be asked to provide your cumulative GPA with two decimals. Please note if selected you will be asked to submit verification of your GPA.
3. A valid email address that you check regularly. All correspondence from the Opportunity Scholarship program will be communicated by email, so it is important to have a valid email address when you start the application.

Submission Deadline
5 PM on Monday, April 16, 2012.

Website Link
http://www.waopportunityscholarship.org/page.aspx?pid=992

G B Battersby-Trimble Scholarships For Master and Ph.D Students in Computer Science, New Zealand

Description
A generous gift was made to the University of Canterbury by the late Dr G B Battersby in 1987 to establish a trust fund for the purpose of the advancement of learning in the computer field in New Zealand.

The income from the trust fund is added to an annual grant from Trimble Navigation N Z Ltd. The Trimble grant has been given in recognition of the long service provided by the late Dr Battersby to the University and to the computing profession.

Eligibility
Enrolled in final-year Honours, Master's or Ph.D level study at Canterbury, for advancing study in Computer Science that will be of benefit to NZ

Application Procedure

1. The application form and regulations can be downloaded from within the scholarship description; otherwise, there will be contact details for obtaining an application form.
2. Check carefully that you are eligible to apply, including that your intended degree qualifies.
3. International Students may apply unless the regulations specifically restrict the scholarship to NZ citizen or permanent resident.
4. Commence university/country entry and admission procedures and arrange any academic or language tests required.
5. Ensure that all the information requested is provided by the closing date. You may need to supply a birth certificate, school results, financial information and/or references.

Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2012

Website Link
http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/ScholarshipSearch/ScholarshipDetails

Simons Graduate Fellowships in Theoretical Computer Science Funded The Simon Foundation, USA

Description
The Simons Foundation Division for Mathematics and the Physical Sciences invites applications for the Simons Graduate Fellowships in Theoretical Computer Science program. Simons Graduate Fellows are graduate students with an outstanding track record of research accomplishments.

Allowable Expenses: Travel funds can be used for purposes that further the students' research and professional development, for example attendance at domestic and international conferences in the student's area of research. Travel expenses may include direct travel expenses (economy class) and related per diem expenses at standard government rates. Use of travel funds must be approved by the Fellows’ advisor.

The purchase of a personal computer is permissible (up to $2,000) only during Year 1 of the award.

Eligibility
To be eligible the applicant must be a Ph.D. student at a U.S. institution of higher education. A track record of outstanding results in theoretical computer science is the key criterion. There is a limit of one application per university. Please coordinate with the Department Chair.

There are no citizenship requirements. For-profit organizations may not apply.

Application Procedure
Please coordinate submission of the proposal with the appropriate officials in accordance with institution/university policies. Please see the Application Instructions for further information.

Application Requirements:

1. Research Statement (two page limit): A statement summarizing the applicant’s research contributions, research plans for the immediate future, and career goals. References do not need to be included within the page limit, but should not exceed an additional page.
2. A curriculum vitae (two page limit), which includes institution, advisor, and a list of publications.
3. A letter of support from the Department Chair.
4. A letter of support from the student’s advisor.
5. A letter from a reference outside the student’s institution. This letter must be submitted directly via proposalCENTRAL by the reference. Please see the Application Instructions for more information.
6. Thesis topic.

Applicants may apply through proposalCENTRAL (http://proposalcentral.altum.com/default.asp?GMID=50)

Submission Deadline
May 1, 2012.

Website Link
https://simonsfoundation.org/mps-simons-graduate-fellowships-rfa

Open position for a PhD Scholarship at SQIG-IT, Instituto de Telecomunicacoes-Lisboa, Portugal

Description
On the context of the ComFormCrypt project, PTDC/EIA-CCO/113033/2009, sponsored by the National Foundation for Science (FCT), it is open a Research position, in the field of Security and Protocol Verification.

The ComFormCrypt project aims at delivering new insights to the relationship between the symbolic and computational models of cryptography, clarifying the applicability and limitations of existing approaches to this problem, and at providing sound mathematical foundations for this problem.

Eligibility

1. Candidates must hold a MSc in Mathematics, Computer Science or an affiliated subject.
2. Candidates must have interests in logics, complexity, and probabilities.
3. Candidates must be fluent in English.
4. Candidates must be fully dedicated to the research project during this period.
5. Candidates are expected to help on the development of the logic, producing research papers on international conferences and/or journals.

Application Procedure
To apply, please send a CV, a document certifying applicant's qualifications, and the names of two references by e-mail to Pedro Adao (pedro.adao@ist.utl.pt)

Further enquiries are also welcomed for this e-mail.

Submission Deadline
27-01-2012

website Link
http://www.it.pt

Scholarship in Design, Engineering and Computing At Beijing Jiaotong University (BJU), China

Description
This scholarship is awarded annually to students from Beijing Jiaotong University (BJU) with the highest academic performance progressing to a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the School of Design, Engineering and Computing.

Eligibility
You must be resident in China at the time of application. You must also have successfully completed relevant programmes at Beijing Jiaotong University, China.

Application Procedure
There is no formal application process for this scholarship which will be automatically awarded to the applicant for September 2012 with the highest grade average and who has met all their conditions of offer by the 21 September 2012 . In the event that two students have the same highest score, their IELTS score will then be taken into consideration.

Submission Deadline
Before September 2012

Website Link
http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/futurestudents/undergraduate/funding/

TUITION-FREE ONLINE EDUCATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PEOPLE

Description
University of the People (UoPeople) is the world’s first tuition-free online academic institution dedicated to the global advancement and democratization of higher education. The high-quality low-cost global educational model embraces the worldwide presence of the Internet and dropping technology costs to bring university-level studies within reach of millions of people across the world. With the support of respected academics, humanitarians and other visionaries, the UoPeople student body represents a new wave in global education, Economic and geographic constraints exclude millions of people from higher education. With the aid of technological developments and the help of volunteers, however, access to a tuition-free online education is within reach courtesy of University of the People.

Eligibility
UoPeople accepts anyone who has graduated high school, has access to a computer and the Internet and has sufficient English skills to complete the English-only courses. Applicants need to complete the application requirements and undergo an application process in order to be accepted into the program.

Application Procedure
The scholarship should be applied online. Please go to this link to apply.

Submission Deadline
08 March 2012

Website Link
http://www.uopeople.org/groups/tuition-free-education