European Masters in Sport and Exercise Psychology (EMSEP), Erasmus Mundus, Europe

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The European Masters in Sport and Exercise Psychology programme (EMSEP) is organised by four leading European universities in the field of sport and exercise psychology (SEP): the University of Jyväskylä (JyU, co-ordinator), Finland; the University of Leipzig (UL), Germany; the University of Thessaly (UTH), Greece, and Lund University (LU), Sweden. The EMSEP programme offers education opportunities for students of all nationalities.

What is Sport and Exercise Psychology?
Sport and Exercise Psychology is the scientific study of people and their behaviour in sport and exercise contexts, and the practical application of that knowledge. The field, as well as the EMSEP programme, builds on the scientific bases of sport and exercise sciences, public health, and psychology. As the title implies, EMSEP has two main focuses: (1) promotion of healthy habits and overall lifestyle via regular engagement in various forms of physical activity; and (2) psychological support for athletes. The areas covered by EMSEP include, but are not limited to, motivation, performance, behaviour regulation, cognition, (post)career planning for athletes, identity, counselling and preventive interventions within sport and exercise contexts.
Career opportunities
The EMSEP programme prepares students for a research and/or professional career in Sport and Exercise Psychology through a combination of coursework, independent study, internship, and an extensive hands-on research experience. After successful completion of the programme, graduates will be awarded a double degree. EMSEP graduates can expect to find employment in the private and public sectors of exercise, well-being and sport; for example, as health and fitness leaders, instructors, performance enhancement specialists, psychological health consultants, or academic researchers in the field.
European Masters Degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Full-time duration: 2 years
Language of instruction: English
Annual student intake: 24 (divided between three host universities)
Mobility period: obligatory
Scholarships: available
Programme outline
The research-oriented, two-year master`s programme consists of 120 ECTS credits and is conducted fully in English. The network universities offer a joint curriculum for the students, as they will study in at least two universities during the programme. Upon completion of their studies, the programme graduates are awarded a double degree.
Benefits
The European Masters in Sport and Exercise Psychology programme provides you with:

• Research-based, interdisciplinary and high quality teaching from leading experts in Europe
• An individualised study plan
• Hands-on experience in the field during the internship period
• Experience of a truly international study environment, including a study abroad period at another partner university and networking with fellow students and experts
• Officially recognised double degree from two network universities
• A possibile scholarship for the studies

The application deadlines for entry in autumn 2011:

• December 13, 2010 (non-EU/EEA nationals)
• February 28, 2011 (EU/EEA nationals and non-EU nationals, who have spent more than a total of 12 months during the past 5 years in EU/EEA countries)

https://www.jyu.fi/sport/en/study/programmes/emsep

Master of Science Scholarships in Fire Safety Engineering, Erasmus Mundus, Europe

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The “International Master of Science in Fire Safety Engineering (IMFSE)”, is a two-year educational programme in the Erasmus Mundus framework. This master course is commonly organized by:

• Ghent University, Belgium (coordinator)
• Lund University, Sweden
• The University of Edinburgh, UK

The main objective is creating an educational programme that provides the required knowledge for a professional fire safety engineer in a Performance Based Design environment. Besides interuniversity cooperation, student mobility in Europe is one of the main points of interest of the overall programme. The mobility structure, with possible change in study location after each semester, gives the students the opportunity to gain from the strengths and expertise of each of the three universities.
The 2-year course consists of four semesters of 30 ECTS-credits each. The mobility structure, with possible change in study location after each semester, gives the students the opportunity to gain from the strengths and expertise of each of the three universities.
The classes in the first semester, covering basic topics in Fire Safety Engineering (FSE), can be attended in Ghent or Edinburgh. All students spend the second semester in Lund, where emphasis lies on enclosure fire dynamics, risk analysis and human behaviour. In the third semester, classes are again taught in Ghent (for general FSE) or Edinburgh (with focus on structural engineering in the context of FSE). The fourth semester is devoted to the Master’s thesis, hosted by one or more of the three institutes.
Non-European students are to be considered as “full scholarships” covering all necessary costs of the student during his/her study period in Europe. Over 2 years, the total amount of the scholarship is € 48,000. This amount of € 48,000 includes a fixed contribution of €8,000 to travel and installation, a contribution to the EMMC participation costs of € 8,000 per year (covering the annual tuition fees), and monthly installments of € 1,000 per month.
European students is considered as a “financial contribution”. Over 2 years, the total amount of the scholarship is € 20,000. This amount of € 20,000 includes a contribution to the EMMC participation costs of € 4,000 per year (covering the annual tuition fees), and monthly installments of € 500 per month.
The minimum graduate admission requirements are:

• A Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution (minimum 3 years full-time study or 180 ECTS credits) in civil / structural / mechanical / electrical / chemical / industrial engineering, material sciences, chemistry, physics, applied physics, architecture, urbanism and spatial planning or a related discipline. Students in their last year of such a Bachelor programme will however also be considered.
• Sufficient English language ability.

English language ability is a basic requirement, therefore the applicants must provide us one of the following certificates as a proof of their knowledge:

• An official certificate from your university stating that the standard language of instruction in your Bachelor and/or Master degree was English (if applicable);
• or a recent (= maximum two years old) TOEFL Certificate: minimum score is 570 (paper-based), or 87 (internet-based) or higher. The institution code for Ghent University is 2643;
• or a ‘test report form’ (TRF) from IELTS, maximum two years old, with a minimum score of 6.5;
• or a recent Certificate of a University Language Centre testifying that the student masters the necessary knowledge of English to function academically (specify CEF-level) – The minimum CEF-level is C1.

Pre-selection and admission decisions are based on a combination of factors, including academic degrees and records, a motivation statement, letters of recommendation, test scores, language skills and relevant work experience, if any.
The most important criteria are:

• obtained degrees. Applicants are also recommended to provide additional information (short course description, course credits) on the modules they have taken during their previous studies, especially in the fields of thermodynamics, physics, chemistry, mathematics;
• a transcript of records;
• a certificate of English language ability;
• a motivation statement;
• any relevant publications, dissertation, project work;
• letters of reference.

Calendar and Deadlines
non-European students

• September 2010 Application forms online
• 31 December 2010 Deadline for applicatants for a scholarship
• 1 March 2011 Deadline for self-sponsoring applicatants
• March/April 2011 Feedback for applicants for a scholarship
• September 2011 Start IMFSE

European students

• September 2010 Application forms online
• 30 April 2011 Deadline for applicatants for a scholarship
• July 2011 Deadline for self-sponsoring applicatants
• July 2011 Feedback for applicants for a scholarship
• September 2011 Start IMFSE

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Schlumberger Foundation Fellowships for Women from Developing Countries

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2011 Faculty for the Future Fellowships. Developing and emerging economies to pursue PhD or post-doctoral studies in the physical sciences and related disciplines at top universities abroad. The Faculty for the Future program grows each year and has become a powerful community that today stands at 142 pioneering women scientists from 43 countries.

Faculty for the Future fellowships are awarded to women from developing and emerging economies who are preparing for PhD or post-doctoral study in the physical sciences, engineering, or related disciplines to pursue advanced graduate study at top universities in their disciplines abroad.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a woman;
• Be a citizen of a developing country;
• Wish to pursue a PhD degree or Post-doctoral research in the physical sciences or related disciplines;
• Have applied to, have been admitted to, or are currently enrolled in a university abroad;
• Wish to return to their home country to continue their academic career upon completion of their studies;
• Be very committed to teaching and demonstrate active participation in faculty life and outreach work to encourage young women into the sciences;
• Hold an excellent academic record.

How to apply
Applications are only accepted through the on-line system www.fftf.slb.com. Note that the on-line system will be open from September 1 to November 30 2010.
Please do not write before this date asking for application forms or submitting CVs, transcripts, or any other documents. We will not be able to respond.

PhD Studentship in Mathematics, University of Luxembourg

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The University of Luxembourg has the following vacancy in the Mathematics Research Unit of the Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication.
One assistant position (PhD-student) in mathematics (M/F)

Temporary contract for two years, renewable once for additional two years, 40 hours/week, starting 1st October 2010 or later.

Area: Decision Mathematics (aggregation functions, functional equations …)
Requirements: Master degree (or equivalent) in Mathematics of high quality, a degree in Applied Mathematics will also be accepted. A master thesis written in Analysis, Algebra, or Discrete Mathematics will be preferable.
The position concerns only candidates who want to prepare a PhD thesis (before a contract can be established it is required that the successful candidate registers as a PhD student at the University of Luxembourg)
We expect

• dedication for doing mathematical research and willingness to integrate the existing team
• willingness to prepare a PhD thesis
• good knowledge of mathematical analysis and algebra
• good written and oral English skills, some basic knowledge of French will be an advantage
• readiness to develop some knowledge of French (if needed)
• a limited teaching activity (1-3 hours/week)

We offer

• membership in a dynamic Mathematical Institute in a newly created university
• an exciting international environment
• a competitive salary

For further information, please contact Jean-Luc Marichal (jean-luc.marichal[at]uni.lu)
Application files (in English or French) should contain the following documents:

• a detailed curriculum vitae
• a copy of the master diploma
• a description of the mathematical background of the candidate
• a letter of motivation
• the names, positions and addresses of two referees, with an indication of their links to the candidate (e.g., supervisor of the master thesis)

Code: F1070011
Deadline for applications: September 30, 2010
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please send applications files, preferably by email, to the following address:
Jean-Luc Marichal
Mathematics Research Unit
University of Luxembourg, FSTC
Campus Kirchberg
6, rue Coudenhove-Kalergi
L-1359 Luxembourg-Kirchberg
Luxembourg

Master Scholarships in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management, Erasmus Mundus, Europe

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MESPOM is an Erasmus Mundus Masters course in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management operated by four leading European and two North American Universities and supported by the European Commission.

The MESPOM study programme is in English and lasts two years. The students study in at least three out of six consortium universities:

• International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics at Lund University (Sweden)
• University of Manchester (UK)
• Central European University (Budapest)
• University of the Aegean (Lesvos, Greece)
• Middlebury College and its affiliate Monterey Institute for International Studies (MIIS) (USA)
• University of Saskatchewan (UoS) (Canada)

Eligibility

• a good first degree in a subject related to environmental sciences, policy and management such as biology, geography, other earth sciences, civil engineering, urban or landscape planning, resource economics or specialised disciplines (environmental engineering, environmental management, environmental economics, environmental policy);
• candidates with other first degrees are also considered if they show commitment to environmental careers, usually through work experience;
• MESPOM invites applications from all countries;
• proficiency in English (Test of English as a Foreign Language- TOEFL)

Scholarship
Category A scholarships (EUR 48,000): students who are not residents nor have carried out their main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in the the EU/EEA-EFTA countries (including Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein);
Category B scholarships (EUR 23,00): all other students
Application procedure
All MESPOM applications should be made to Central European University in accordance with CEU Admission Requirements.
All candidates are required to fill in the CEU on-line application form and attach following documents:

1. Letters of recommendation
2. Academic records
3. A full curriculum vitae or resume, including a list of publications, if any
4. Department- and program-specific requirements (statement of purpose, research proposal, additional test scores, etc.)
5. Proof of English proficiency

Application deadlines is January 3, 2011 for the applicants seeking Erasmus Mundus scholarships types A and B or other financial assistance from the MESPOM Consortium or CEU (including fee waivers).
With any further inquiries about the admissions process and additional information contact the CEU Admission office: coordinator@mespom.eu
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Lotus, Erasmus Mundus Scholarships for South-East Asian Students

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Lotus is an Erasmus Mundus Action Two Partnership (EMA2) of European and Asian Higher Education Institutions (HEI) and Associations aiming at fostering mutual enrichment and better understanding between the EU and Asia, through the exchange of persons, knowledge and skills at higher education level and to co-operate in the following program activities:

• Mobility of undergraduate and graduate students
• Mobility of PhD students
• Post-doc mobility
• Academic and administrative staff mobility

The types of mobility to be funded are:

• For students: undergraduate, master, doctorate and post-doctorate mobility opportunities
• For academic staff: exchanges for the purposes of teaching, practical training and research

The intention of this project is to give South-East Asian students and staff the possibility to go to a European University to improve, enrich, learn, experience, …. their own knowledge and skills.
Please bear in mind that the scholarships are only granted to South-East Asian students and staff coming to Europe.
The grant covers:

• monthly subsistance allowance
• travel ticket
• insurance
• tuition fee

Eligibility criteria for students
Asian students who want to participate in mobility to the EU:

• Must be a national of one of the third countries covered by the relevant lot;
• Must have not resided nor have carried out their main activity (studies, work, etc) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in one of the European countries;
• For target group 1 (TGI): students need to be registered at one of the third-country HEIs within the partnership. Undergraduate students must have successfully completed at least one year of studies in their home institution;
• For target group 2 (TGII): students need either to be registered in a HEI (not included in the partnership) of the third country concerned by the lot or having obtained a university degree or equivalent by an institution of these third countries. They will need to justify how this study period abroad will benefit them (and their direct socio-economical environment) and include letters of support in their individual application;
• For target group 3 (TGIII): students need to be nationals of one of the third countries concerned by the lot and be part of the vulnerable target groups.
• Must have sufficient knowledge of the language of the courses or of one of the languages currently spoken in the hosting countries.
• No student can benefit from more than one mobility activity in the same project.

Scholarship
Subsistence allowance:

• 1000 € per month for undergraduate and graduate students
• 1500 € per month for doctorate students
• 1800 € per month for post-doctorates
• 2500 € per month for academic staff

Insurance costs:
All grant holders are subscribed to a central group policy. The policy can be found on the website.
Tuition fees/registration fees:
The tuition fees are covered by the project.
Travel costs:
One return ticket will be provided by the coordinat
Partners
The Lotus project is sustained by a consortium consisting of 20 partner universities: 9 universities from the EU and 11 universities from the South-East Asion Region.
EU Universities:

• Ghent University (Belgium)
• Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium)
• University of Goettingen (Germany)
• University of Sciences Po (France)
• University of Kent (UK)
• Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (The Netherlands)
• Uppsala University (Sweden)
• University of Porto (Portugal)
• University of Lubljana (Slovenia)

South-East Asian Universities:

• Beijing University (China)
• Nanjing University (China)
• Sichuan University (China)
• Can Tho University (Vietnam)
• Hanoi University of Science and Technology (Vietnam)
• Hue University (Vietnam)
• University of Health Sciences Phnom Penh (Cambodia)
• University of Gadjah Mada (Indonesia)
• Bandung Institute of Technology (Indonesia)
• West Yangon Technological University (Myanmar)
• Thammasat University (Thailand)

Online application
Email: lotus@ugent.be
Deadline: September 30th, 2010