Spain: ZLOG INCAE Scholarships

ZLOG INCAE Scholarships, Zaragoza Logistics Center 2009, Spain

Call for applications
“ZLOG INCAE Scholarships” Zaragoza Logistics Center 2009

Presentation and Objectives
Zaragoza Logistics Center currently provides a number of scholarships each year for students of the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program.

In October 2007 ZLC signed with INCAE Business School a memorandum of understanding with the purpose of outlining the principles and a plan of implementation for a Dual Master’s Degree Program that has been established between the two parties. The objective of the program is to allow students to earn both a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) at the INCAE Business School in Campus Alajuela, Costa Rica, and a Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) at the Zaragoza Logistics Center in Zaragoza, Spain.

This joint degree program will prepare students for careers that combine general management capabilities with specialized logistics and supply chain management skills. The need for professionals with a sophisticated understanding of complex management issues and the ability to design and operate global networks which are constantly in flux is clear and the unique resources available at both schools can deliver that needed understanding and knowledge.

In compliance with this wide collaboration and their joint objectives, ZLC has established and will award “ZLOG INCAE Scholarships” in order to assure financial aid for students of the Dual Degree Master’s Program with INCAE or employees from INCAE Business School in Costa Rica who whish to complete the ZLOG Program.

Coverage
ZLC will award scholarships consisting of reductions in tuition for the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program, which currently amounts to €21,500. The reductions will depend on the applicants’ academic achievements and distinctive personal accomplishment in addition to an interest in pursing a career in Logistics/Supply Chain Management. The reductions available are as followed:
- 25 % (€5,375) ?- 50 % (€10,750) ?- 100 % (€21,500)

The scholarships will not include all other costs like administrative fees, books, health insurance and living or travel expenses to Zaragoza or Boston for the international exchange.

Eligibility
Scholarships are awarded only to students who have been admitted to the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program through the Foundation’s regular admissions procedure.

Candidates will be expected to show extraordinary potential for leadership and professional success, bringing new vision and commitment to the area of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Furthermore, to be eligible you must comply with the following criteria:

• Student of the Dual Degree Master’s Program with INCAE or employee from INCAE Business School in Costa Rica.
• Granted admission to the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program.
• Fluency in English, minimum TOEFL score of 105 points in the Internet based test.
• Completion of a four year undergraduate program equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree.
• GMAT score equivalent or higher than 650 or GRE score equivalent or higher than 760. Exceptions may be granted to individuals who have demonstrated strong academic achievement in completing a college degree - including some quantitative training - and evidence of advanced verbal and written proficiency in the English language.
• Professional excellence in Logistics/Supply Chain Management or exceptional academic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.5 on the scale of 4.0 or equivalent).

Application Process and Documents
Candidates must fulfil all of the above-mentioned requirements and submit one original copy of the following documents to the ZLC Financial Aid Office:

1. Application form
Each scholarship applicant will fill out the scholarship application form including the following: an essay stating their interests, qualifications, and related experience; a statement describing their economical situation and explaining their reasons for applying for the scholarship.

2. Income Statement
Copy of employment contact, last pay slip or other official document that can account for the last salary received. (Not applicable for applicants who are currently full-time students).

3. Copy of Passport

4. Admissions Letter
Copy of the admissions letter to the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program.

All interested applicants should apply directly through the ZLC Financial Aid Office:

Avenida Gómez Laguna 25, 1ª Planta
E-50009 Zaragoza (SPAIN)
Phone: +34 (976) 077 603
Fax: +34 (976) 077 601

Skype: zlc_financial_aid_office
Email: financialaid@zlc.edu.es

Deadline
The deadline for the ZLOG Scholarships application is April 15th 2009. Early application is however encouraged. All supporting documentation to the application must be postmarked by the respective date listed above.

Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

Selection Criteria and Process
Competition for the ZLOG scholarships is intense and highly competitive. The candidates will be chosen on the basis of:

• Ability to make a significant contribution to the discipline of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, with a strong aptitude for analysis and a creative approach to defining and solving problems.
• Recognition of the importance of personal integrity and ethical decision making.
• Enthusiastic pursuit of self-improvement and a desire to be at the forefront in the creation and discovery of new knowledge.
• Experience and interest in working in multicultural teams.
• Preference will be given to candidates with background or work experience in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
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The ZLC Evaluation Committee will identify the finalists by April 30th 2009. Phone interviews will be scheduled with all finalists by May 10th 2009.

Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the outcome and furthermore the scholarship holder will receive an award letter.

Contact information
For further details on how to apply and what qualifications are required for this scholarship, or for information on other programs of financial assistance which may be available please contact the ZLC Financial Aid Office.

Co-sponsors
If you are interested in co-sponsoring the ZLOG Scholarship Program, please contact the ZLC Financial Aid Office to discuss any proposals and/or possibilities.

Austria : PhD Positions in Molecular Medicine

PhD Positions in Molecular Medicine, The Medical University of Graz, Austria

18 positions for graduate students
Starting October 1, 2009

The Medical University of Graz offers a PhD-Program in Molecular Medicine taught in English. The program provides cutting-edge education in basic principles of human diseases and therapeutics. The thesis projects will focus on various aspects of metabolic, cardiac and vascular diseases, inflammation, cancer and stem cells. They will also integrate basic, applied and clinical sciences, as well as a wide spectrum of experimental techniques.

The program offers multidisciplinary training in Molecular Medicine in a productive and international environment. Successful applicants will carry out individual research projects and participate in lectures, courses, journal clubs, thesis seminars, congresses etc.

Accepted PhD-students will be employed for 3 years with a contract that includes social benefits. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Medicine, Chemistry or Life Sciences. Good written and spoken English skills are required.

Further information and application forms are available at: http://www.medunigraz.at/phd/

Applications must be submitted per email in full and using only the requested forms to: PhD-molmed@medunigraz.at

Anfangsdatum: 1. Oktober 2009

geschätzte Dauer: 3 years

Homepage: http://www.medunigraz.at/phd

Application Deadline: March 15, 2009

PhD Studentships and Bursaries, University of Exeter, UK

School of Humanities and Social Sciences PhD Studentships and Bursaries, University of Exeter, UK

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences is offering 20 full MPhil/PhD studentships available to students beginning programmes in 2009/10.

The awards cover:

• Direct payment of tuition fees (at either the standard UK/EU rate or International rate)
• Research council equivalent maintenance allowance for accommodation and living expenses. In 2008/09 this was £12,940; the 2009/10 allowance will be announced later in the year.

The School will also be offering 15 bursaries available to students beginning programmes in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences in 2009/10. The awards are worth £21,000 over three years. Each student will receive a £7000 a year grant towards the costs of a PhD
for a maximum of three years. Fees are still payable and the recipients are expected to contribute 80 hours per year to teaching, research support or as International Ambassador.

The studentships and bursaries are available in any of the following disciplines offered by our faculty: Arab and Islamic Studies; Archaeology; Classics and Ancient History; History (including specialisms in Maritime, Naval and medical History); Politics (and International Relations, and Middle East Politics); Sociology and Philosophy (including specialisms in the Philosophy of Science/Biology); and Theology

Entry criteria
Studentships and bursaries are awarded on academic merit and are open to applicants from the UK/EU and overseas. Successful students will normally have also applied for Research Council funding or equivalent competitive schemes. To be eligible you must have received an offer from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences for full-time study for MPhil/PhD by 27 March 2009.

The awards will only be made to those applicants who go on to enrol within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Exeter. Awards are payable in instalments on enrolment and continuation is subject to satisfactory annual progression.

To apply
The application process for both the studentships and the bursaries is the same two stage process:

1. You should apply online to the university via the normal university application form. Please make sure your application includes two academic references and a research proposal. Remember you must have received an offer by 27 March 2009 to be eligible so submit your application form as soon as possible.

2. You must also complete the online Humanities and Social Sciences PhD Studentships & Bursaries application form. If you do not complete the form notifying us you wish to be considered or have not received an offer by the 27 March 2009 you will not be considered for these awards.

Deadline: 27 March 2009

Visit www.exeter.ac.uk/huss/postgrad for more information about postgraduate study in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Master Scholarships : University of Manchester, UK

Master Scholarships in International Development Programmes, University of Manchester, UK

Bursaries for MA/MSc International Development Programmes
Institute for Development Policy and Management (IDPM)
University of Manchester

Two Bursaries are available for applicants to Development Master’s programmes:

• MSc Development Finance
• MSc Globalisation and Development
• MSc Industry, Trade and Development
• MA International Development: Public Policy & Management

Deadline for applications for Master’s Bursaries Friday 29th May 2009.

For further information on the Department’s research interests, studentships and bursaries and the application process please visit:
http://www.sed.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate

For queries relating to our Masters programme contact:

Paul Arrowsmith,
Recruitment & Admissions Administrator
Email: Paul.arrowsmith@manchester.ac.uk