American Scholarships 2009 2010: PhD Scholarships in Biomaterials for Cochlear Implants

2 PhD Scholarships in Biomaterials for Cochlear Implants
The University of Queensland
With Cochlear Ltd and Aortech Pty Ltd

PhD Scholarships in Biomaterials – Next Generation Insulation for Cochlear Implants
Currently, soft silicone materials are employed as insulation for implantable Cochlear electrode arrays. However these materials have limited tensile properties and tear resistance, thereby significantly hampering the scope for new and more complex electrode array designs. The central aim of this project is to explore new insulation materials with similar flexibility, biocompatibility, biostability and electrical insulation to silicone, but with far superior tensile and tear strength.

This will be achieved through the development of biomedical polyurethane nanocomposites via a collaboratively- conceived and executed project featuring significant cooperation between researchers at UQ, Cochlear Ltd (Sydney) and Aortech Biomaterials (Melbourne). PhD 1 will have a strong polymer synthesis and processing focus, involving the preparation of nanocomposites by various processing methods and understanding structure-property relationships. PhD 2 will be more concerned with biostability and biological interactions of the novel materials and their various components.

The project team (and supervisors) includes: A/Prof Darren Martin, Prof Rod Minchin and Prof Peter Halley from The University of Queensland; Dr Martin Svehla from Cochlear Ltd and Dr Ajay Padsalgikar from Aortech Biomaterials Pty Ltd. This project is funded by Cochlear, Aortech and the NHMRC.
Requirements: B.Eng., B.Sc. or Masters Degree in Materials or Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or Biomedical Engineering.
Remuneration: Stipend – APA equivalent (tax-free and indexed) for 3 yrs.
Anticipated Commencement Date: early 2009

A/Prof Darren Martin - Ph: 07 3346 3870

Email: darren.martin@ uq.edu.au

American Scholarships 2009 2010: PhD Scholarships in Biomaterials for Cochlear Implants

2 PhD Scholarships in Biomaterials for Cochlear Implants
The University of Queensland
With Cochlear Ltd and Aortech Pty Ltd

PhD Scholarships in Biomaterials – Next Generation Insulation for Cochlear Implants
Currently, soft silicone materials are employed as insulation for implantable Cochlear electrode arrays. However these materials have limited tensile properties and tear resistance, thereby significantly hampering the scope for new and more complex electrode array designs. The central aim of this project is to explore new insulation materials with similar flexibility, biocompatibility, biostability and electrical insulation to silicone, but with far superior tensile and tear strength.

This will be achieved through the development of biomedical polyurethane nanocomposites via a collaboratively- conceived and executed project featuring significant cooperation between researchers at UQ, Cochlear Ltd (Sydney) and Aortech Biomaterials (Melbourne). PhD 1 will have a strong polymer synthesis and processing focus, involving the preparation of nanocomposites by various processing methods and understanding structure-property relationships. PhD 2 will be more concerned with biostability and biological interactions of the novel materials and their various components.

The project team (and supervisors) includes: A/Prof Darren Martin, Prof Rod Minchin and Prof Peter Halley from The University of Queensland; Dr Martin Svehla from Cochlear Ltd and Dr Ajay Padsalgikar from Aortech Biomaterials Pty Ltd. This project is funded by Cochlear, Aortech and the NHMRC.
Requirements: B.Eng., B.Sc. or Masters Degree in Materials or Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or Biomedical Engineering.
Remuneration: Stipend – APA equivalent (tax-free and indexed) for 3 yrs.
Anticipated Commencement Date: early 2009

A/Prof Darren Martin - Ph: 07 3346 3870

Email: darren.martin@ uq.edu.au

Qatar: Full Scholarships in Master of Science in Islamic Finance and Diploma in Islamic Finance 2009 2010

Master of Science in Islamic Finance and Diploma in Islamic Finance
The Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies (QFIS) is offering full-scholarships for the following programs:
1. Master of Arts in Islamic Studies with a specialization in Contemporary Fiqh
2. Master of Arts in Islamic Studies with a specialization in Religions and Contemporary thought
3. Master of Arts in Public Policy in Islam
4. Master of Science in Islamic Finance

5. Diploma in Islamic Finance
6. Diploma in Islamic Studies

Note: only the first two programs require a bachelors of religious studies as a pre-requisite

Scholarships include tuition, housing etc. for international students

Deadline for applying: 31 March, 09
Deadline for submitting language results (TOEFL & Arabic test): 13 August, 09

Please visit the website for the admissions and scholarship forms and for further details.
Contact Information:
Admissions Office
Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies
P.O Box 34110
Doha, Qatar
Phone: +974 4546560 / +974 4546559
email: nalmerikhi@qfis.edu.qa
website: http://www.qfis.edu.qa

Beasiswa Kuliah S1,S2,S3 Dalam dan Luar Negeri

Untuk membantu meringankan biaya pendidikan, beasiswa bisa menjadi pilihan yang tepat. Beasiswa kuliah untuk jenjang sarjana dan pasca sarjana tersedia banyak sekali baik dari dalam negeri maupun luar negeri. Pada tahun 2008, 2009, dan tahun-tahun berikutnya program beasiswa kuliah banyak ditawarkan oleh berbagai instansi, mulai dari universitas, lembaga swadaya, yayasan, hingga pemerintah.

Beasiswa Dalam Negeri

Berikut ini merupakan beasiswa kuliah dari dalam negeri yang sebagian diantaranya selalu dibuka setiap tahun. Jika deadline untuk tahun ini sudah lewat, Anda bisa mencobanya di tahun depan.
Beasiswa Tanoto Foundation
Beasiswa S3 Habibie Center
Beasiswa Nurul Fikri
Beasiswa LippoBank
Beasiswa Unggulan

Ada juga beasiswa depkominfo, yaitu beasiswa dari Departemen Komunikasi dan Informatika RI untuk kuliah S2 dan S3 di luar negeri bagi PNS dan masyarakat umum. Beasiswa ini dibuka setiap tahun selama menteri yang bersangkutan terus melanjutkan program beasiswa kuliah ini.  

Beasiswa Luar Negeri

Berikut ini adalah lembaga/yayasan di luar negeri yang bekerjasama dengan Indonesia dalam penyaluran beasiswa bagi Warga Negara Indonesia. Beasiswa dari negara-negara berikut ini ditawarkan setiap tahunnya.
Beasiswa Amerika dari AMINEF
Biasa dikenal dengan beasiswa fulbright (Fulbright scholarship)
Informasi lengkap bisa dilihat di website resmi: www.aminef.or.id
Beasiswa Australia
Australian Development Scholarships (ADS)
website resmi: www.adsjakarta.or.id
Beasiswa Belanda dari STUNED dan NEC
website resmi: www.nec.or.id
Beasiswa Jerman DAAD
website resmi: http://www.daad.de/portrait/en/index.html
Beasiswa Malaysia dari Petronas
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Beasiswa Jepang Monbukagakusho
klik disini
Beasiswa Singapura
Beasiswa SMA dan Beasiswa S1 dari Pemerintah Singapura
Beasiswa Bank Dunia 
The World Bank Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program
The World Bank: the Japan Indonesia Presidential Scholarship Program 
Japan / World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2009

Graduate Research Assistantships at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Graduate Research Assistantships (2009-2010), Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Research Assistantships
Research Assistantships are available for Masters Degree Programmes in the Department of Aeronautical Engineering of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia for the academic year 2009-2010. Assistantship per month is around 1500RM. On campus dormitory accommodation on nominal charges may be provided for students who are single. Tuition fees of about 700RM/month for the first six months and about 530RM/month for the subsequent months are to be borne by the student.

Field of Research
Propellants and Combustion



Who can apply?
1. Fresh Mechanical Engineering/ Aerospace Engineering/ Aeronautical Engineering graduates with good academic standing (minimum CGPA of 3.00/4).
2. Students who are to graduate by May/June 2009 can also apply.
3. Interest and strong knowledge in gas dynamics and combustion are the basic requirements.
4. The applicant should be conversant with computer programming.
5. Relevant research experience will be an added qualification.
6. Strong knowledge in English is required (minimum score: TOEFL: 550; or IELTS: 6).

Whom to apply?
Professor S. Krishnan
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
krishnan@mail.fkm.utm.my 

How to apply?
Application should contain
(1) A covering note duly signed,
(2) A Statement of Purpose,
(3) A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) with a self attested passport size photograph and certified photocopies of the grade/mark sheets attached [apart from other details CV must indicate courses taken with dates, grades obtained, final CGPA, computer programming proficiency, TOEFL/IELTS score, and contact address with e-mail and phone numbers].

Also, confidential reports about the applicant from three referees are required. The referees are requested to send their confidential reports (regarding the applicant`s strength and weakness, flare for independent research, capability to work in a team, etc.) in sealed envelopes directly to Professor S. Krishnan.

Last Date
Assistantships will be offered to the selected students on screening the completed applications as and when received. However, the applications received after April 30th 2009 will not be considered.