Doctoral position in Computational Linguistics

Ref PAR 2020/1484

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 53 500 students and 6 500 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract scientists and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

The Department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science at the Faculty of Arts has about 100 staff members and a student body corresponding to about 350 full-time equivalents. It is home to a large number of national and international research projects and offers courses and degree programs for philosophers, logicians, linguists, language technologists, theorists of science, historians of philosophy, philologists and philosophy teachers. The Department also arranges doctoral education and development work in its various academic domains.

The Centre for Linguistic Theory and Studies in Probability (CLASP) is based in FLoV at the University of Gothenburg, and is funded by a 10 year grant from the Swedish Research Council (2015-2025). CLASP is devoted to research and advanced training in the application of probabilistic modelling and machine learning methods to core issues in linguistic theory and cognition. It also addresses topics in dialogue and linguistic interaction. For a description of CLASP see https://gu-clasp.github.io/

Subject

Computational Linguistics

Job assignments

The successful candidate is expected to devote her or his time primarily to the completion of obligatory course work and to write a doctoral dissertation. He or she may, however, also undertake a limited amount of teaching, administration or research not directly connected to her or his dissertation topic. Such duties extend the position accordingly. As the position is funded in part by a research grant from the Swedish Research Council the successful candidate should write her or his doctoral thesis within one of the CLASP’s core areas and the research should fit in within the research program of the centre. People working on one or more of this areas as well as their interface, are strongly encouraged to apply.

More specifically, people in CLASP are currently conducting research in linguistics and computational linguistics using ideas from the following research areas:

Type Theory (or logics) and probability

Machine Learning including Deep Learning and Neural Networks

Theorem Proving and Bayesian Reasoning

Formal Models of Dialogue and Linguistic Interaction

Combining logical and Machine Learning/Deep Learning approaches

Models combining language and perception

Applicants with interests in these or related domains are encouraged to apply. The doctoral student is also expected to participate in the department’s activities, such as workshops, seminars and conferences.

Eligibility

The general entry requirements for third-cycle (doctoral) programs are: a second-cycle qualification/degree and at least 240 higher education (HE) credits for courses of which at least 60 HE credits are awarded in the second-cycle; or equivalent training either in Sweden or abroad.

In addition, admission to the third-cycle programmer in Computational Linguistics at the University of Gothenburg also requires:

At least 30 credits from second-cycle courses in subject area 1 (Computational Linguistics, Language Technology, or Natural Language Processing), including a thesis of at least 15 credits, or equivalent qualifications,

or

At least 30 credits from second-cycle courses in subject area 2 (Linguistics or Cognitive Science), including a thesis of at least 15 credits, plus at least 30 credits from first or second level courses in subject area 1 (Computational Linguistics, Language Technology, or Natural Language Processing) or subject area 3 (Computer Science, Logic, or Mathematics), or equivalent qualifications

or

At least 30 credits from second-cycle courses in subject area 3 (Computer Science, Logic or Mathematics), including a thesis of at least 15 credits, plus at least 30 credits from first or second-level courses in subject area 2 (Linguistics or Cognitive Science) or subject area 1 (Computational Linguistics, Language Technology, or Natural Language Processing), or equivalent qualifications.

The necessary English skills that are needed in order to be able to benefit from compulsory parts of the course and to be able to actively participate in seminars and similar activities, are also required.

For further information about the general and specific requirements please refer to study syllabus at the following link:

Assessment

Following the Higher Education Ordinance Ch.7, applicants will be assessed based on their estimated ability to benefit from the study programme and on the Department’s resources to supervise them.

To facilitate the selection process, applicants must submit:

Thesis and degree projects

A project draft describing the applicant’s desired focus of research as well as which theories, methods and material they are planning to use.

Admissions and selections are conditional on the Department’s resources to supervise within the doctoral student’s focus of research as well as the compatibility of the candidate’s project proposal with CLASP’s areas of research. In addition to the assessment of the submitted application the process may also include interviews. For a more detailed account of the selection process please refer to the study syllabus above.

Employment

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment

Extent: 100 %

Location: Department of Philosophy, Linguistics and Theory of Science, Gothenburg

First day of employment: By agreement

Apart from his or her own third-cycle education, the successful applicant may also be expected to do service in education, research (unrelated to the thesis) and administration. The employment is for one year. It can be extended with a maximum of two years at a time. The total employment cannot exceed four years third cycle education, full time.

Appointment procedure

Selection, interviews and assessment is made by a recruitment group at the department. A list of top-ranked applicants is then presented based on the information provided by the applicants (based on merit, quality of submitted works, quality of research proposal, and availability of qualified supervisors). The top-ranked candidates may be invited to interviews (in Gothenburg or via video link).

For further information regarding the position

Ana Maria Mora Marquez, Associate head of department, ana.maria.mora.marquez@gu.se

Jennifer Stråle, HR Administrator, jennifer.strale@gu.se

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg:
https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply

Information for International Applicants

Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit:

How to apply

In order to apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to register an account in our online recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. The selection of candidates is made on the basis of the qualifications registered in the application.

Complementary documents, such as publications/books should be sent in two copies to the following address and marked with reference number. University of Gothenburg, Att: HR Administrator, FLoV, Box 200, SE-405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden.

Applications should be written in English.

Closing date: 2021-06-07

The University of Gothenburg promotes equal opportunities, equality and diversity.

Applications will be destroyed or returned (upon request) two years after the decision of employment has become final. Applications from the employed and from those who appeal the decision will not be returned.

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.

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A scholarship for students who have studied specific Republic Polytechnic qualifications and enrol in the Bachelor of Education (Honours). You could receive $5000 per annum paid towards your course fees.

Am I eligible?

You must be one of the following:

An International student

You must meet the following criteria:

Commencing student intending to enrol full time in the Bachelor of Education (Honours) in the Faculty of Education at a Monash campus in Australia.

You must also be:

Studying or have completed any of the following Republic Polytechnic qualifications:

Diploma in Sports and Leisure Management

Diploma in Sports and Exercise Sciences

Diploma in Sports Coaching

Diploma in Outdoor and Adventure Management

Diploma in Health Management and Promotion

Diploma in Health Services Management

Specialist Diploma in Outdoor and Adventure Learning

Achieved an overall GPA of 2.8 and above on a 4 point scale in one of the eligible degrees.

Benefits

$5000 per annum (48 credit points of study) paid towards course fees until the minimum points for your degree are completed.

Number offered

Unlimited (Offered to all eligible students).

Selection criteria

Awarded based on academic achievement..

To retain this scholarship:

You must maintain a minimum weighted average mark of 60% or above each semester.

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Deadline

No deadline; all students accepted into the eligible programs are considered automatically

Value

$2,500

Criteria

Students who apply for admission into the MA or MSc program are automatically considered

Superior academic achievment

MA or MSc Students

No application necessary

Citizenship:

Canadian

International

Permanent Resident

Programs:

Master of Arts

Master of Science

Program(s):

School of Graduate Studies

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Institutional Aid from SU Law

Merit-Based Scholarships

Merit-based College of Law Scholarships are awarded to selected incoming first-year J.D. students during the admission application process. All prospective J.D. students (whether US citizens, permanent residents or international applicants) are considered for merit-based scholarships. In order to maintain merit-based scholarships from year-to-year, current law students must remain enrolled and in good academic standing with the College of Law. Law students can use their merit scholarships throughout their enrollment – even during the completion of a joint degree.

Need-Based Scholarships

Need-based College of Law Scholarships provide College of Law Tuition Grants and have been made available, in part, through the generosity of alumni and donor contributions. These funds, pooled together, provide resources to assist students on a limited basis with reducing the burden of tuition. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Aid, or FAFSA, annually and have demonstrated need to be considered for these scholarship awards.

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The Deutsches Museum in Munich has several attractive scholarships to offer research scholars interested in working for six or 12 months on projects involving the museum`s vast and heterogeneous collections. The scholarship programme is international and interdisciplinary in scope.

There are myriad opportunities at the Deutsches Museum for innovative research into scientific processes and the changing cultures of technology. Founded in 1903, the museum’s holdings comprise some 100,000 objects; an archive of 4,500 shelf metres including an extensive collection of scientific photographs, technical illustrations, trade literature and private papers; and a specialist research library with 875,000 volumes, 5,000 journals, and an extensive collection of rare books on te history of science and technology. The museum’s collections have evolved over the years, absorbing the instruments, books and archives of individual scientists and engineers as well as of companies and scientific institutions, and reflect bygone experimental systems and cultures of innovation. The unique structure of this collection enables scholars to develop innovative cross-disciplinary methods of research on the basis of texts, images and artefacts available on site and to engage in both the historical and archaeological exploration of science and technology.

Applicants are invited to base their projects on the collections of the Deutsches Museum and to cooperate closely with museum staff on site when formulating their research proposals. Projects involving innovative approaches to artefact-oriented research are especially welcome.

During their stay, visiting scholars will have daily contact with the museum´s curators, archivists and librarians (approx. 50 staff members) as well as members of the Münchner Zentrum für Wissenschafts- und Technikgeschichte (Munich Center for the History of Science and Technology; approx. 50 staff members).

Scholarship holders will have their own workplace with a desktop computer and telephone, and the opportunity to reside temporarily in subsidized apartments of the museum complex insofar as these are available. They will present their research projects to colleagues at the beginning of their stay and will be expected to participate regularly in the museum’s and the Munich Centre’s Monday colloquium series and workshops.

Pre-doctoral stipends: € 7,500 (six months) / € 15,000 (full year). Post-doctoral stipends: € 15,000 (six months) / € 30,000 (full year). Scholars at any level of seniority are eligible to apply, provided they have at least one university degree (Master or PhD). BA is not sufficient. There are no restrictions regarding nationality. All scholars are requested to make their own provisions for health insurance.

The ability to read German is a prerequisite for the application (passive language skills).

Application deadline for 2022:  October 15, 2021

Please send applications, including:

completed application form (pdf-file, 20 kB or rtf-file 60 kB)

curriculum vitae

project description (3 to 5 pages)

two confidential references (can be sent directly by the referees)

to the following address:

Andrea Walther
Coordinator of the Research Institute
Deutsches Museum
80306 Munich
Tel.: 00 49 (0) 89 2179-280
Fax: 00 49 (0) 89 2179-239
E-Mail: a.waltherdeutsches-museum.de

Detailed information available upon request:
Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Vaupel

Please find the current and former Scholars here – Flyer

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About:

The University of Ottawa, often referred to as uOttawa, OttawaU or U of O, is a bilingual public research university in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Description:

The University of Ottawa offers Masters, PhD programs and diplomas based on courses and studies. It also calls on students to explore their graduate programs and find the right one for them. Also, the University of Ottawa is delighted to offer the Differential Tuition Fee Exemption international awards in Canada for the academic year 2021-2022. Also, this scholarship is open to international students who want to undertake a bachelor’s or master’s degree at the University of Ottawa.

Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellowship 2022-2023

2022-2023 Competition Deadline: Tuesday October 12, 2021 at 5 pm Eastern Time

The Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellowship, a component of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, provides opportunities for selected Fulbright US Student Study/Research grantees to participate in an academic year of storytelling on a globally significant theme. This Fellowship is made possible through a partnership between the U.S. Department of State and the National Geographic Society.

For the 2022-2023 competition, the Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellowship will accept proposals to undertake an in-depth examination of a globally relevant issue as an enhancement to their Fulbright research or arts project. The National Geographic Society’s focus areas are: Oceans, Land, Wildlife, Human History & Cultures, and Human Ingenuity. Storytellers may use a variety of storytelling tools—including, but not limited to writing, photography, video, audio/podcasts, maps, or graphic illustrations to share their stories.

In addition to receiving standard Fulbright benefits (for travel, stipend, health, etc.) and a materials and reporting special allowance, Storytellers receive instruction in storytelling techniques, including effective blog writing, video production, photography, public speaking, and other relevant training by National Geographic staff prior to their departure. National Geographic also provide editorial mentorship for Fellows during their Fulbright grant period. Storytellers provide material for National Geographic Society’s Field Notes blog throughout their grant term and have the opportunity to pitch stories for other National Geographic platforms.

The National Geographic Society uses the power of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world. The Fulbright-National Geographic Fellowship seeks individuals with a talent for and interest in storytelling. Projects that emphasize science, technology, and storytelling to help protect species-at-risk, better understand human history and culture, conserve of our planet’s land and oceans and build a more sustainable future are welcome.

Eligibility

Fulbright-National Geographic Fellows must be selected for a Fulbright Study/Research Grant by the eligible country for which they applied and meet the criteria of the Fulbright Study/Research requirements of the host country.

Candidates from all fields are encouraged to apply.

Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience and talent in storytelling. Candidates must have completed at least an undergraduate degree by the commencement of the Fulbright award.

Storytelling Aspect

There are many definitions of Storytelling. For the purpose of the Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellowship, it describes the practice of using tools to tell a story. Storytellers may produce stories that may utilize or combine text, photography, video, audio, graphic illustrations, etc. for the purpose of producing content suitable for National Geographic online platforms and social media. Their stories may also be disseminated through National Geographic Society and U.S. Department of State online platforms and associated social networking sites. National Geographic will provide training for participants and National Geographic editors will mentor and support Storytellers as they produce stories throughout their grant period. Applicants should highlight their experience with storytelling as it relates to their proposed project and need not be an expert in multiple digital mediums to be selected.

Application Information

All application materials, including academic transcripts and letters of recommendation must be submitted in the Fulbright Online Application and Recommendation System by Tuesday October 12, 2021 at 5 pm Eastern Time. Hard copy submissions will not be accepted.

In addition to the Fulbright Study/Research Application, the following supplemental materials are required and to be uploaded into the application:

Storytelling Proposal

Storytelling Portfolio and Narrative

Check the Fulbright-National Geographic Application Components section for guidelines on submitting these required materials. Applicants must select “Yes” to “Are you applying for the Fulbright-National Geographic Fellowship?”

Email us if you have questions about the Fulbright-National Geographic application.

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If you are an international student who has received a Monash undergraduate or postgraduate degree course offer, you may be eligible for this scholarship. Students from all countries are invited to apply. We are looking for high-achieving students who can be ambassadors for Monash. Note, if you are studying Australian Year 12, you may be eligible for the Monash International Scholarship for Excellence instead.

Total scholarship value: 100% course fees paid
Number offered: Four per year

Am I eligible?

You must be one of the following:

An International students

You must meet the following criteria:

Intending to enrol full-time in an undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree at a Monash campus in Australia.

Received a full Monash course offer.

Not a recipient of any other scholarships, grants or financial incentives funded by Monash University or be sponsored by other bodies / institutions.

Note: The following students are not eligible to apply for this scholarship:

Students studying Australian Year 12. You may be eligible for the Monash International Scholarship for Excellence.

Students enrolling in Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine or Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Students in Monash Pathway programs (e.g. Monash College and Monash University Foundation Year).

Students transferring from another Monash campus or applying to Monash from another Australian University.

Benefits

100% course fees paid until the minimum number of points for your degree are completed (excludes OSHC, accommodation and living costs).

Commencing undergraduate students will be invited to apply for a place in Monash Minds, a leadership program for first-year students.

Recipients may be asked to participate or be profiled in relevant Monash marketing, recruitment and promotional materials and/or events.

Number offered

Four scholarships are available

Selection criteria

Based on academic achievement.

Students will also be assessed on their scholarship application statement (500 words) and their potential to be an ambassador for Monash University.

To retain this scholarship:

You must maintain a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 each semester.

You will be required to participate in at least three Marketing and/or Scholarship promotional activities. These activities include attendance at official scholarship functions and participating in marketing activities and networking events.

How to apply

You must submit a separate application form for this scholarship (due dates as below).

Before applying for this scholarship, you must have received a full Monash course offer with no conditions.

Can be deferred within the same calendar year only.

Do not submit supporting documentation with your application – this will not be considered.

Every scholarship may have a different application process – or none at all. Read the application details carefully and submit your application by the deadline. For more details, visit our scholarships application page.

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE CROATIAN SCHOLARSHIPS

The Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Croatia (Ministry) and the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (MFEA) are awarding the Croatian Government Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate university study to young Christians from developing countries.

The National Strategy for Development Cooperation of the Republic of Croatia for the period 2017-2021 (Official Gazette No. 107/17: hereinafter: National Strategy) pays particular attention to the promotion of the interdependence of fundamental human rights, peace, security and sustainable development. Such an approach is contained within most sectoral priorities of the Croatian development cooperation policies and it is explicitly integrated into the first sectoral goal of the National Strategy: the dignity of every human being. It implies full commitment of international development cooperation programs and projects in achieving Sustainable Development Goals while simultaneously promoting dignity, fundamental human rights and well-being, developing human capabilities and realizing full potential, regardless of gender, status, affiliation, belief or place of residence. As a specific area of this sectoral priority, the National Strategy points out the right to education, based on the principle of equality, regardless of religious, national or other affiliation. There is a clear link and complementarity of the promotion of fundamental human rights in terms of protection of freedom of thought, conscience, opinion or religion with the development cooperation policies which, in relation to this Program, aim to ensure conditions for long-term sustainable growth and development of the community and the individual through the educational programs¹.

Religious minorities, primarily Christians are one of the vulnerable groups in the world. The Republic of Croatia has recognized this negative trend on a global scale, and within its scope of work in the field of the international development cooperation is committed to respect and protect the rights of religious groups, as the vulnerable groups in developing countries. After completing their studies, the scholarship holders are obliged to return to their home countries. They are expected to contribute to the development of their communities and to building capacities and strengthening resilience at the local level with their knowledge acquired in Croatia upon return to their homelands.

STUDY LEVELS

Undergraduate university study typically lasts three to four years. Upon completion students are awarded an academic title of baccalaureus or baccalaurea with reference to a specialization, which qualifies a student for a specialized work in art or science. Graduate university study typically lasts for one to two years. Upon completion of graduate study, students are awarded an academic title of Magister or Magistra with reference to a specialization.

PROVISIONS COVERED BY THE SCHOLARSHIP

The awarded scholarship includes full board and lodging, a monthly allowance of 1.600 kuna, as well as basic health insurance coverage and costs of one-year preparatory Croatian language course. The student will be placed under supervision of the administrating chief at the dormitory and the Department for international cooperation at the Ministry of Science and Education. The cost of travel to and from Croatia is included.
The grant (monthly financial support) is meant to cover the living expenses for one person and there is no available financing or visa exemption for accompanying family members or any other persons.

ELIGIBILITY

For the 2021/22 academic year, the scholarship is announced for the citizens of the developing countries from the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

AVAILABLE HOST INSTITUTIONS AND STUDY PROGRAMMES

Information about the Croatian higher education institutions and programs can be obtained on http://www.studyincroatia.hr/. The complete list of Croatian accredited academic institutions can be found on http://mzos.hr/dbApp/pregled.aspx?appName=ustanove_Z.
Selected candidates will be provided with a full academic year of Croatian language preparation course.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Potential candidates are invited to apply for the Scholarship by submitting their applications via the e-mail address: razvojna.pomoc@mzo.hr .

The preliminary selection of applications will be performed by the end of May 2021.

Applicants should submit a write-up/letter of motivation with a minimum of 250 words concerning the first choice of study and append therewith the medical certificate of candidates. Applicants should also submit their Curriculum Vitae (in Europass format) and a scan of their high school or university diploma and report cards for the two previous academic years.

Applicants should attach a letter of recommendation from local parish or church community.

Applicants should submit their applications before 17 May 2021.

The results of the selection will be communicated in June 2021.

VISA APPLICATIONS

The scholarship holders are requested to start visa application process immediately after receiving the positive decision about the scholarship. Officially, it may take 30 days until a visa is issued. In order to apply for visa to Croatia, you need to contact the competent consular office. For more information please contact the website of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs http://www.mvep.hr/en/

Please note that the scholarship holder status does not automatically guarantee a visa.

Enrolment procedure

The Scholarship Holders are expected to obtain their visa and arrive to Croatia no later than the date set by the Host Institutions. The applicant who is granted the scholarship must enroll to the Host Institution in the semester in which s/he was granted admission. If s/he does not enroll within one month after the beginning of the academic year/semester or the deadline provided by the Host Institution, s/he will be automatically excluded from the scholarship program. Please note that the Host Institutions have the right to require students to take a medical test at the time of enrolment, however it is free of charge for the Scholarship Holders.

Renewal of the Scholarships for full degree studies

A Scholarship for a full cycle of undergraduate (BA) or graduate (MA) in Croatia is granted for the full duration of the study programs but the Scholarships will be renewed every year depending on the academic success in the previous academic year. A scholarship holder must submit to the Ministry at the end of each academic year:

1/ Proof (certificate) about the exams and obtained ECTS credits in the previous academic year.
2/ Proof (certificate) about the successful enrolment in the next academic year.

For acquired ECTS credits in one (previous) academic year:

55 or more ECTS credits – the Scholarship will be renewed for the next academic year.

54 or less ECTS credits – the Scholarship will not be renewed for the next academic year.

Additionally, upon request of the Ministry the scholarship holder is obliged to submit to the Ministry a transcript of records or a copy of the student identification document to present his/her study progression (exams and obtained ECTS credits).

OBLIGATIONS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP HOLDERS

The scholarship holders are obligated to submit to the Ministry by e-mail the signed Letter of Acceptance by which they accept the awarded Scholarship at least one month before the beginning of mobility. The scholarship holders should arrange visa and similar requirements and regulate their temporary stay in Croatia by acquiring a residence permit. The scholarship holders are strongly advised to be in regular contact with their Croatian host institutions and inform the host institutions and the Ministry if any changes to their mobility occur. Upon arrival to Croatia, scholarship holders should request an OIB (Personal Identification Number – Croatian Tax Number) at the local Tax Administration Office and after that open a giro bank account at any bank and send by e-mail a scan or photo of the documents containing the OIB and IBAN to the Ministry. Each scholarship holder is obligated to stay in Croatia throughout the scholarship program and be engaged solely in the program which has been approved by the Ministry. Absence is justified for three (3) consecutive months (during summer) for full degree studies. In case the scholarship holder needs to be absent for a longer period, s/he should inform the host institution and the Ministry. If the scholarship holder leaves Croatia without a valid reason and without notifying the Ministry, the Scholarship can be suspended/terminated and the grant can be reclaimed. The scholarship holders who plan to stay in the student residence hall in Croatian cities are required to bring the Health and Immunization Questionnaire after undergoing health examination in their home countries. Finally, scholarship holders should observe the Croatian legislation in force during the period of their residence in Croatia. They must also comply with the Ministry’s instructions, regulations concerning the residence for foreigners in Croatia and with the host institution regulations.

After completing their studies, the scholarship holders are obliged to return to their home countries. They are expected to contribute to the development of their communities and to building capacities and strengthening resilience at the local level with their knowledge acquired in Croatia upon return to their homelands.

Travel Expenses

Travel expenses to Croatia and back to the country of origin including expenses for visa application are covered by the scholarship package.

Entering Croatia and the COVID-19 pandemic

Before travelling to Croatia scholarship holders are advised to be sure to check if there are any restrictions to travelling set in force by their home countries or/and Croatia that would prevent them from leaving their home country or from entering Croatia. The following Croatian Government webpage koronavirus.hr contains the latest information in connection to entering Croatia as a foreign citizen and is being continuously updated. Physical mobility remains the goal of the program but if it is not feasible, blended or entirely virtual instruction will be available.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Ministry of Science and Education razvojna.pomoc@mzo.hr
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs razvojna.suradnja@mvep.hr

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Addressee

New students of any of the Official Degree Programs that are taught in the European University of the Atlantic:

UNEATLANTICO has created a scholarship that aims to promote that students with brilliant academic records can access university studies. It is considered necessary to empower those profiles that have demonstrated a high level of effort and dedication throughout their training, rewarding the talent and academic excellence.

Requirements for Applicants

Having formalized the pre-registration in any of the Official Undergraduates of UNEATLANTICO.

Meeting the academic requirements, regarding the average obtained grade required in this call.

Having met the access requirements to the European University of the Atlantic, for the student is in one of the following situations: the student is in possession of a Baccalaureate diploma or an Advanced Level Specific Vocational Training diploma; the student has passed the University Entrance exams, or rather is in possession of a previous university degree and/or other university studies belonging to foreign educational systems, or, lastly, the student may have met the access requirements established in the legislation in force.

Application procedures and documentation

The candidate must submit the following documentation:

Scholarship Application Form: it can be obtained in person at the Students’ service and Scholarships of the European University of the Atlantic.

Personal academic record of the studies granting the access to the Undergraduate (Grades of the University Entrance Exams or EBAU, academic certification of the Advanced Level Specific Vocational Training…). The document has to state the average grade obtained or, in case that is not possible, the grade obtained in each subject

This documentation needs to be submitted regardless of the one that has been previously submitted or is to be submitted in order to complete the Pre-registration or the Enrollment process in the corresponding study.

All documentation must be submitted to:

European University of the Atlantic > Scholarship Service
Parque Científico y Tecnológico de Cantabria
C/Isabel Torres 21, 39011 Santander.

Application deadline

The application period begins on January 7th and ends on July 15th.

Compatibilities

The Merit and Academic Excellence Scholarship is compatible with other scholarships or aids, may they be public or private, excluding those which could have been included in a call belonging to the European University of the Atlantic.

In the event of submitting an application to other scholarship programs outside this institution, the student will be responsible for knowing their compatibility with other calls. As well, in such case, the student must be aware of the consequences of the non-compliance with the regulations established in each of the programs.

The student may apply for other type of scholarship, exemption, or aid of the European University of the Atlantic, although it will be possible for the applicant to get it only if the eligibility criteria is met, with the exception of the FUNIBER’s Scholarship for the UNEATLANTICO Residence, which is compatible with the Merit and Academic Excellence Scholarship.

Analysis of applicants and resolution

The Scholarship Committee will be responsible for resolving which are the applications that meet the eligibility requirements. The resolution may be announced until July 31st inclusive.

Applicants may be required, within a period of 10 calendar days, to submit any additional documents needed, together with a written notification stating that the application will be withdrawn otherwise. The request for additional documentation will be made by written notification via the communication channels stated on the scholarship application.

The Scholarship Committee’s resolution will be personally notified to the scholarship holder. It is possible for the applicant to appeal against the decision of the Committee, within 10 calendar days from the resolution date. Such complaint will be assessed and resolved by the University’s Chancellor within a month. The decision made by the Chancellor to this effect is not subject to appeal.

Scholarship Payment

There are three types of scholarships, depending on the percentage of applicable economic exemption. In the first place, for those applications of students Graduated with Honors, there will be a 100% exemption of the tuition fees.

For applications with a grade equivalent to and contained in a range from 9 to 10, there will be a 75% exemption of the above-mentioned concept.

Finally, for applications with a grade equivalent to and in a range from 8 and 8.99, there will be a 50% exemption of the tuition fees.

The European University of Atlantic considers the possibility of an automatic renewal of the Merit and Academic Excellence Scholarship until the completion of the degree. To this end, the students must pass 100% of the enrolled credits in the previous course, every year, and obtain a grade equivalent to or higher than 8. If the renewal of the scholarship is granted, the student will have a 50% exemption of the tuition fees. In the same way, it will be necessary to submit the required documentation and exceed the requirements established in these or future regulations.

The information described in this document is subject to the provisions of the Regulations of Scholarships of the European University of the Atlantic as well as to the particularities of the regulations corresponding to this call. The grades referred to in this paragraph will not take into account the specific phase.

Links

Regulations of the Merit and Academic Excellence Scholarships Program for the 2017/2018 academic year

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What do we offer?

Trainings on journalism and EU regional policy

The chance to receive mentorship from established journalists from your country

Working side by side with renowned journalists during the EU Regions’ Week

Visits of EU affairs media headquarters and EU institutions

The unique opportunity to take part as a journalist in European Commission press trips to Member States

Accommodation and travel expenses covered by the European Commission

What do we ask for?

Interest in what EU regional policy is doing in your region

Background in journalism (studies or up to 2 years of experience)

EU or neighbouring country citizen aged from 18 to 30 years old

Availability during 10 – 15 October 2021

Application form

Submit your application. You may apply until 12 July 2021, 17:00 CET (Brussels time).

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The DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (known as Public Policy and Good Governance) supports future leaders from developing countries (see list of countries), who want to promote democracy and social justice in their home countries. The programme, which is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, offers the chance to acquire a Master’s degree in Master programmes of particular relevance for the social, political and economic development in the students’ countries of origin.

In the light of the principles of Good Governance, highly qualified graduates with a first academic degree are being educated in political science, law, economics and administration and prepared for future leading positions in their home countries.

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 Information about the Master Courses

PPGG Programme Booklet

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The Graduate School of Child Development and Education of the University of Amsterdam offers the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS), a scholarship for outstanding non-EU/EEA students who have been admitted to the Research Master’s programme Child Development and Education.

The AMS is highly selective: only applicants with excellent study results and motivation will be considered for the scholarship. The scholarship is funded by the University of Amsterdam. The information below applies to the 2021 – 2022 programme.

Who can apply?

• The applicant must meet the eligibility criteria in order to be considered for the AMS scholarship. The applicant should:
  • hold a non-EEA nationality or nationalities only;
  • not be entitled to receive a Dutch study grant or loan ( Studiefinanciering);
  • not be eligible to pay the reduced tuition fee rate for EEA students at the UvA;
  • not receive a full coverage scholarship for the same period of study as the AMS scholarship;
  • have submitted a complete application to one of the (Master’s) programmes of the UvA;
  • have been (or will be) admitted to one of the (Master’s) programmes of the UvA;
  • be able to comply with the conditions to obtain a Dutch visa (if applicable).

How to apply

• Selected students for our Research Master’s programme who meet the criteria (please check them first!) wishing to apply for an AMS scholarship should send an email with their letter of motivation and a budget plan attached to resma-cde-fmg@uva.nl.

When to apply

• Applications for an AMS scholarship for the Research Master’s programme Child Development and Education should be submitted before 15 January 2021 ( for starting in September 2021).

Selection

• Only students who have been admitted to the Research Master’s programme Child Development and Education or to the Master’s programme Pedagogical Sciences, track Youth at Risk, can be awarded a scholarship. Selection will take place in June. Applicants will be notified before the end of June.

The scholarship

Please note that the scholarship cannot be used as a (partial) tuition waiver. The applicant must still pay the full tuition fee. The scholarship can vary between €2,000 and €12,000.

Conditions

Amsterdam Merit Scholarships are only awarded to applicants who have been admitted to the Research Master’s programme of the Graduate School of Child Development and Education. A scholarship granted for a specific academic year cannot be transferred to another academic year. Students who have been granted an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship are required to assent to the conditions for applying to the scholarship in writing before the scholarship amount will be transferred.

Questions

Please direct any questions to resma-cde-fmg@uva.nl.

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The Munich School for Data Science (MUDS) has open PhD positions for students with a background in computer science, data science or similar, or one of the domain sciences biomedicine, plasma physics, earth observation and robotics with a very strong focus in computer science, data science or similar, or interdisciplinary study programs combining both (e.g. geoinformatics, bioinformatics).

MUDS is a joint initiative of the three Helmholtz centers in the Munich area (Helmholtz Zentrum München, Max Planck Institute of Plasma Physics, German Aerospace Center) with the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) as well as with the Leibniz Supercomputing Center (LRZ) and the Max Planck Computing and Data Facility (MPCDF), and works together with an increasing number of industrial partners.

The aim of MUDS is to train doctoral candidates at the interface of data science and the scientific domains pursued at the three participating Helmholtz centers. Methodologically, it covers a broad range of topics, from large-scale data management to data mining and data analytics (including machine learning and deep learning), from high-performance computing to high-performance analytics; from data integration to data-related topics such as uncertainty quantification, model-order reduction, or multi-fidelity methods. The primary fields of application are biomedicine, plasma physics, earth observation and robotics. Consequently, a MUDS student will learn to

(i) develop and adapt state-of-the-art methods from data science and

(ii) apply the acquired knowledge to the research domains of the respective Helmholtz centers.

Our goal is to establish an internationally visible graduate school that attracts excellent candidates who are interested in interdisciplinary training specifically tailored to the needs of their individual projects. Their research will be accompanied by scientific and transferable skills workshops, summer schools and events, as well as an international lab research stay, enabling them to become the outstanding data scientists of tomorrow.

In the current call, the focus is on the domains of biomedicine/health and earth observation.

Deadline for applications is May 19, 2021.

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Upon the concept of the founder of the Matsumae International Foundation (MIF), “Towards A Greater Understanding of Japan and a Lasting World Peace”, MIF has started the Research Fellowship Program in 1980.

“2022 Research Fellowship Program” has been officially released.
Application Period will be from April 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021 (Japan Standard Time).
Fellowship Announcement (PDF)Download

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant of non-Japanese nationality; employed in your home country, holding a doctoral degree, at the age of 49 or younger, without previous/current experiences of staying in Japan etc.

Host Institution in Japan:
Applicants are free to select host institutions (university research laboratories, national research institutions or the corresponding facilities of private industry)

Fellowship Details:
Monthly Allowance for research and stay, Insurance, Air Transportation (Round-trip air tickets to/from Tokyo), Start-up Fund upon Arrival.

Fellowship Period:
3 to 6 months within the period between April and March.

Number of Fellowship Recipients: 10 or less

For details, please download “ Fellowship Announcement”

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If you are an international fee-paying student with an offer to study a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree with us, you are eligible to apply for one of our International Ambassador Scholarships.

As an International Ambassador you will meet other international students on the scheme and you will be asked to help showcase UWL to prospective international students, including helping out at Open Days, participating in interviews, videos and photo-shoots with the Marketing department or engaging with visiting international students.

Value: Up to £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of study

Scholarships available: 100

Application deadline

For courses starting in January 2021, applications must be received by 29 November 2020. For June 2021 starts, applications must be received by 28 March 2021. For September 2021 starts, applications must be received by 4 July 2021.

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