Starting on and after 26 April 2008, people coming to Australia to study on a student visa will automatically be granted permission to work. Permission to work will also apply to eligible family members that will stay with the foreign student in Australia.
The new rule will save time and money, as foreign students are no longer required to apply to work separately once they arrive in Australia.
Current work rights accorded foreign students will not change. Students will not be allowed to work until their studies have started and can only work up to 20 hours per week while their studies are in session (excluding any work that is a registered part of their course of study or training). During scheduled course breaks, students can work as much as they want.
Family members of the student will also not be allowed to work until the student's course has started and will only be allowed to work 20 hours per week -- unless the student is taking a Master's or doctorates course. Family members of Masters and doctoral students can work unlimited hours.
Student visa application charges will also change to take into account the new work privileges. Currently, students who wish to work are required to pay a student visa application charge of AUD $430, plus an additional AUD $60 for permission to work. On and after 26 April 2008, a single fee of $450 will be charged for the visa and permission to work.
Students who work in Australia gain valuable experience and contacts, giving them a head start on a more permanent visa if they wish to stay.
Url: http://www.workperm it.com/news/ 2008-04-22/ australia/ foreign-students -get-work- permission. htm
Within the Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED) of Hasselt University, the following positions (m/f) are available:
2 PhD students students in biomedical sciences
¡Autoimmunity¢: Biomarker research in Multiple Sclerosis and Rheumatoid Arthritis (2x2 years)
(mandate MBW/2008/020-021)
Background
The Biomedical Research Institute (www.biomed.uhasselt.be) is a multidisciplinary research institute of the Hasselt University. 70 researchers and technical personnel perform molecular and cellular biomedical research. The research is focused on two main research domains: neuroinflammation and development of biosensors (in cooperation with the Institute for Material Research (IMO)).
Job description
The successful applicants will be involved in a research project entitled ¡New diagnostic and prognostic antibody biomarkers for multiple sclerosis (MS) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA)¢ of the Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED) at Hasselt University. This project is aimed at identifying a panel of new molecular target antigens combined with existing target antigens selected on MS with diagnostic and prognostic potency by using technological platforms that allow for profiling the antibody reactivity to tissue antigens in these diseases. The first goal is aimed at identifying new serum markers for MS and RA by a systematic profiling of the humoral immune response using the powerful molecular SAS technology. A second goal is aimed at studying the functional relevance of the existing selected MS markers and new MS and RA serum markers in relation to disease by studying their expression in diseased tissue and by studying T cell reactivity
to these antigens. A third goal is aimed at developing a high throughput and label free screening platform using phages expressing autoantigens or derived peptide fragments to efficiently validate candidate markers in a large number of patients.
Profile and diploma
The applicant should hold a master degree in biomedical sciences, bioengineering, biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, medicine, chemistry, or equal). Students in their last master year can also apply.
Further information
* Content job responsibilities:
* prof. dr. Piet Stinissen, +32-11-26 92 04, piet.stinissen@uhasselt.be
* prof. dr. Veerle Somers, +32-11-26 92 02, veerle.somers@uhasselt.be
* prof. dr. Luc Michiels, +32-11-26 92 31, luc.michiels@uhasselt.be
* fax +32 11 26 92 09, website: www.biomed.uhasselt.be
* Content terms of employment and selection procedure: Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@uhasselt.be
Application
Applicants must use the official application forms
* which are available at the Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan - building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 03
* or which can be downloaded here http://www.uhasselt.be/download/APengelsUH.doc
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Thursday, June 5th 2008.
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be.
PhD student Wide Band Gap Materials (2 x 2 years)
(mandate WNI/2008/015)
Job description
The PhD student will conduct scientific research within the group Wide Band Gap Materials on the investigation of polycrystalline doped CVD diamond films. In a first stage, the candidate will have to get acquainted with CVD deposition techniques and material optimisation based on the recent results obtained in the deposition of microcrystalline P-doped films, where the incorporation of the P-atom is determined by the orientation of the diamond grains. The possibility to grown P-doped nanocrystalline films will be studied. Then, by combining P and B doped material, polycrystalline diamond pn-junctions will be formed, opening up the possibility to form large area high temperature electronics and UV photodetectors. The final stage of the project will focus on the formation of heterojunctions based upon doped diamond layers with other novel materials such as BN or polymers.
Profile and diploma
Master degree (or equivalent) in either physics, chemistry, or materials science. Experience with deposition and (opto-)electronic characterisation techniques is an asset. Because of the foreseen international collaborations within this project, a good knowledge of scientific English is recommended.
Appointment
The appointment has a duration of 2x2 years (assessment after 2 years).
Further information
* Content job responsibilities:
* dr. Ken Haenen, (IMO), +32-11- 26 88 75, ken.haenen@uhasselt.be
* Prof. dr. Marc D�Olieslaeger (IMO), +32�11�26 88 15, marc.dolieslaeger@uhasselt.be
* Content terms of employment and selection procedure: Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@uhasselt.be
Application
Applicants must use the official application forms
* which are available at the Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan - building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 03
* or which can be downloaded here: http://www.uhasselt.be/download/APengelsUH.doc
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Friday, June 6th 2008.
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be.
Setia Pramana
Bioinformatics Research Group
Center for Statistics
Hasselt University
Agoralaan - building D
3590 Diepenbeek
Belgium
Office: D56
Phone: +32-11-268288
Fax: +32-11-268299
Seni Mencari Beasiswa
Memilih beasiswa bisa dilakukan dengan berbagai cara yang semuanya sah.
Idealnya mencari beasiswa itu mengacu kepada kebutuhan, keinginan, kemampuan dan kemungkinan
1. Berdasarkan jurusan
Sebagian orang memilih beasiswa karena ingin mendalami bidang tertentu yang super spesifik, misalnya nano biologi. Tidak masalah studinya di Negara mana. Jika demikian, yang harus dilakukan adalah membuat data universitas yang memiliki program yang diingini, kemudian lihat kemungkinannya, adakah beasiswa yang bisa mendukung untuk ambil program itu di uni yang diinginkan Harap diingat, meskipun namanya sama, belum tentu muatan materi ajarnya sama. Ambil contoh misalnya gender studies. Ternyata banyak mainstreamnya seperti women studies, gay studies, domestic violence, gender in development dst. Pengamatan saya di Australia, banyak uni yang sama nama programnya tapi dari mata kuliahnya akan terlihat lebih berfokus ke mana. Ini yang seringkali tidak diantisipasi oleh pendaftar (termasuk saya sendiri). Survey yang akurat dan komprihensif diperlukan, pastikan kita tahu betul apa muatan jurusan yang dituju, karena biasanya pada saat wawancara kita juga harus bisa menjelaskan kenapa kita mau ambil bidang itu di universitas itu
2. Berdasarkan Negara
Sebagian orang terobsesi ingin sekolah di negara tertentu. Maka yang harus dilakukan adalah mencari beasiswa yang tersedia dari Negara yang bersangkutan. Seringkali sebuah Negara memberikan lebih dari satu skema beasiswa. Australia misalnya memberikan beasiswa melalui ADS, tetapi juga ada IAFTP. Selain itu universitas Australia juga memiliki skema beasiswanya sendiri. Alasan ini yang saya pakai waktu daftar ADS, karena kakak-kakak saya semua dapat ADS, ya saya tidak mau kalah, jadi karena ingin sekolah di Australia ya meriset bidang apa sich yang cocok untuk saya, di universitas mana, dst.
3. Berdasarkan beasiswa yang ada
Banyak orang mendaftar beasiswa berdasarkan tawaran yang ada. Ini biasanya terjadi kalau ada beasiswa besar yang memulai seleksi seperti ADS dan Stuned. Dalam hal ini kemampuan untuk memperoleh informasi sangat berperan. Banyak orang tertarik mendaftar karena memperoleh informasi beasiswa yang ternyata cocok untuk mereka. Metode ini saya pakai untuk mendaftar tiga beasiswa terakhir yang saya peroleh. Sering-sering saja mengikuti email-email yang muncul di milis beasiswa. Kalau ada yang kira-kira menarik, kita memenuhi syarat, iseng daftar. Harap disadari, biasanya informasi dating mepet atau sudah terlambat, jadi biasakan sedia payung sebelum hujan. Saya selalu punya ijasah IELTS/TOEFL yang masih valid dan referensi2 yang bisa saya sisipkan. Pernah mendaftar beasiswa hanya butuh waktu 2 hari untuk mengumpulkan dokumen, mengisi form dan mengirim. Triknya mudah saja, surat rekomendasi tidak ada tanggalnya, pada bagian akhir mengatakan, mendukung untuk studi lebih lanjut. Jadi semua tidak spesifik. Pada akhirnya hanya perlu modal fotokopi dan ongkos kirim.
4. Berdasarkan jumlah nominal beasiswa
Biaya hidup di luar negeri biasanya lebih tinggi dari di Indonesia dan banyak beasiswa hanyalah parsial atau mengikuti UMR Negara setempat, jadi hidup pas-pasan. Beasiswa parsial biasanya hanya memberikan gratis uang sekolah, gratis uang sekolah dan uang saku tapi tidak mengganti tiket, gratis uang sekolah dan akomodasi tapi tidak memberi uang saku dst. Pelajari betul skema beasiswa yang diminati, apa saja yang tercover. Kalau memang mau nekat ambil beasiswa parsial, selidiki betul bagaimana menutup kekurangan beasiswanya. Apakah ada badan lain yang dapat membantu (termasuk orang tua, pasangan, jual property dst) ataukah universitas sendiri dapat membantu. Pengalaman teman2 saya yang menerima beasiswa AMINEF beasiswanya memang kurang, tapi universitas tujuan biasanya membantu dgn memberi pekerjaan sebagai asisten dst. Kalau saya pribadi saya punya prinsip saya tidak akan ambil beasiswa yang tidak mengcover penuh.
PERSIAPAN MENDAFTAR BEASISWA
Ketika memilih sebuah beasiswa, ada beberapa hal yang harus diperhatikan untuk memperbesar kemungkinan kita untuk mendapatkan beasiswanya. Karena kesempatan beasiswa hanya datang setahun sekali, harus sangat berhati-hati memilih dan mendaftar beasiswa
1. Lihat kemampuan dan kesiapan diri sendiri
Kalau ada tawaran beasiswa, harus ada rekoleksi diri yang jujur. Apakah saya memenuhi syarat terutama dalam hal usia, pekerjaan, latar belakang pendidikan, pendanaan, kesehatan dst. Misalnya, kalau memang tidak punya cadangan dana hindari beasiswa yang parsial, kecuali kalau memang siap menghadapi resiko kesulitan financial di negara orang (meskipun biasanya akhirnya teratasi). Kalau memang punya bayi dan beasiswa yang didaftar tidak mengcover keluarga lalu merasa tidak siap meninggalkan keluarga ya jangan daftar dulu, mungkin ditunda sampai anak lebih besar. Pikirkan baik-baik, dapatkah saya meninggalkan keluarga, pekerjaan, kampong halaman dst. Selama saya study saya sering sekali jadi tempat curhat ibu-ibu yang harus meninggalkan anak dan suami dan juga suami-suami yang jadi kurang gizi karena jauh dari istri. Pindah ke suatu tempat yang tidak kita kenal, jauh dari keluarga tidak mudah, apalagi kalau kita tidak menguasai bahasa setempat. Pertimbangkan juga stress yang akan muncul kemudian, homesickness dst. Ketika sudah mengambil keputusan, 'deal with it', jangan cengeng di negeri orang yang akhirnya akan merepotkan komunitas Indonesia di sana. Ketika saya studi di Melbourne ada salah satu rekan saya minta pulang setelah 2 minggu sekolah karena tidak tahan hidup tanpa istri (manja amat sich? Hari gini?)
2. Lihat posibilitas untuk mendaftar
Hampir tidak mungkin mendaftar beasiswa tanpa restu dan ijin atasan. Sebelum mendaftar, yakinkan bahwa atasan (artinya bos, pasangan dan keluarga) itu mendukung. Salah satu dosen IALF pernah curhat ke saya karena salah satu kandidat beasiswa AUSAID yang tidak jadi berangkat karena suaminya tidak mengijinkan (lho waktu itu apa tidak pamit?). Saya juga banyak menemukan masalah dimana atasan tidak mengijinkan (alasannya bisa karena sirik, gak mau kehilangan staf, dst.)
3. Pahami betul persyaratan beasiswa yang akan di daftar
Setiap beasiswa ada peraturannya sendiri. Ada yang menetapkan batasan usia, hanya terbatas untuk bidang tertentu, hanya untuk kalangan tertentu (berdasarkan geografis, agama, etnis, status pekerjaan dst), harus punya pengalaman kerja minimal ….. tahun, dst. Pastikan bahwa kita memenuhi SEMUA kriteria yang diminta, karena seleksi awal adalah kelengkapan dokumen.
4. Pahami betul aplikasi beasiswanya
Mengisi formulir beasiswa juga gampan-gampang susah. Kebanyakan beasiswa menilai kualifikasi pendaftar dari motivation letter. Pengalaman saya membantu anggota milis beasiswa membuat motivation letter, kebanyakan motivation letter dari pendaftar beasiswa Indonesia itu isinya muter2, banyak pakai kata-kata yang berbunga-bunga, padahal kalau disaring tidak ada isinya. Biasakan mengisi motivation letter itu singkat dan padat, jadi yang membaca langsung mengerti apa yang mau disampaikan, kualifikasi pendaftar dst. Harap diingat bahwa penyeleksi beasiswa itu harus membaca ribuan aplikasi, jadi seleksi pertama biasanya kelengkapan dokumen, setelah itu baru motivation letter dibaca. Dalah satu hari seorang penyeleksi harus membaca puluhan motivation letter. Kalau motivation letter kita tidak jelas, kemungkinan langsung dicoret. Saya biasanya pakai system dot point dalam menulis yang diikuti penjelasan, karena itu sangat memudahkan pembaca untuk mengikuti isi tulisan saya
Dalam mengisi formulir beasiswa sebaiknya berkonsultasi dengan orang2 yang pernah memperoleh beasiswa itu karena mereka mungkin punya jurus2 jitu yang tidak kita sadari. Pada waktu saya daftar Ausaid, boleh dibilang kakak saya yang mengisi formnya melalui beberapa tahap revisi. Jangan lupa memenuhi SEMUA persyaratan beasiswa. Kalau yang diminta international TOEFL, pastikan yang dikirimkan adalah international TOEFL, jangan yang institusional. Kalau diminta tiga referensi, pastikan memang menyertakan tiga referensi. Sebaiknya referensi itu minimal satu dari atasan. Pastikan aplikasi lengkap waktu dikirim dan dikirim sebelum deadline, dst.
5. Persiapkan peralatan tempur
Mencari beasiswa itu lebih dari sekedar cari bidang yang diingini dan isi formulir. Ketika kita sudah merasa siap mental untuk mendaftar dan 'jalan menujur Roma' sudah dibersihkan dari onak dan duri, persiapkan diri betul. Selidiki budaya dan kebiasaan masyarakat negara tempat tujuan, supaya kamu bisa mengantisipasi kondisi di sana. Dalam setiap wawancara, ada beberapa pertanyaan yang intinya ingin menguji kesiapan mental kita untuk tinggal di negara orang dan pengetahuan kita terhadap kehidupan sosial di sana. Setiap wawancara pertanyaannya standar, di sana mau kuliah apa, kenapa ambil kuliah itu, bagaimana nanti mengimplementasikan ilmu yang diperoleh, dst. Lakukan persiapan yang matang sebelum maju wawancara
6. Banyak berdoa
Kalau aplikasi sudah dikirim, sambil menunggu panggilan, banyak-banyaklah berdoa, yang diatas juga perlu diyakinkan kenapa beasiswa itu penting buat kamu. Biasakan kalau sudah mendaftar beasiswa segera lupakan, khan belum tentu dapat. Kalau memang dipanggil baru berpanik-panik ria.
PERSIAPAN SETELAH MENERIMA BEASISWA
Ada dua hal penting yang harus dilakukan: persiapkan diri, dan persiapkan orang lain.
1. Persiapan diri yang matang
Persiapan diri ini tidak hanya sebatas membuat data barang yang harus dimasukkan ke dalam koper, tapi juga harus paham bagaimana budaya dan kebiasaan masyarakat setempat, keberadaan masyarakat Indonesia di sana, penginapan hari-hari pertama dimana, iklim dst. Sebelum berangkat harus sudah punya daftar kegiatan yang akan dilakukan, alamat2 yg hrs dituju, mesti lapor diri di uni kapan, dst
Sekolah di luar negeri itu bukan cuma untuk menambah ilmu, tetapi juga menyelami bagaimana kehidupan di negeri sana. Jadi kalau sekolah di luar, jangan cuma berkumpul dengan sesama orang Indonesia tapi berinteraksilah dengan masyarakat lokal, mengasah kemampuan berbahasa asing dan menyelami serba serbi masyarakat setempat. Itu adalah bagian dari pelajaran beasiswa, bagian dari proses pembelajaran. Dari banyak mengamati, diskusi dan berinteraksi, kita akan belajar banyak hal yang tidak akan kita dapat dari textbook. Jangan lupa banyak jalan-jalan, mumpung sudah sampai sana. Menabung memang perlu, tapi jangan kelewatan.
Perhatikan betul budaya setempat. Salah satu kebiasaan mahasiswa Indonesia yang sangat mengganggu saya adalah kebiasaan 'numpang makan'. Kalau ada acara kumpul-kumpul datang terlambat, makan langsung pulang. Etika tinggal di luar itu kalau ada acara makan, bawalah makanan untuk dimakan bersama dan karena di luar tidak ada yang punya pembantu, ikut beres-beres setelah acara selesai adalah wajib hukumnya. Acara makan-makan di luar negeri jangan dijadikan ajang perbaikan gizi tapi lebih kea rah silaturahmi.
2. Persiapan keluarga yang akan dibawa/ditinggal
Kalau mau bawa keluarga, persiapkan betul mental mereka juga. Saya banyak mengamati tingginya stress pada anak, baik jika anak dibawa bersekolah ataupun ditinggal di rumah. Anak ternyata banyak merasa tersisihkan dalam proses pindah, karena merasa tidak diajak kompromi, merasa terenggut dari dunia yang dia kenal dan ditempatkan di tempat asing, kemudian dia akan mengalami stress kedua saat harus kembali ke Indonesia. Ketika anak ditinggal, ia akan merasa terbuang, bahwa orang tuanya tidak mencintainya ketika mereka pergi sekolah. Memberikan pemahaman pada anak sering butuh waktu yang panjang (hal yang sama juga berlaku untuk orang tua). Jangankan manusia, anjing saya pun stress kalau lihat saya mulai mengisi koper karena artinya ia akan ditinggal dan jadi super manja, tidak mau makan, cari perhatian dst.
Kalau mau bawa pasangan, ini juga tidak selalu pilihan yang tepat. Biasanya kalau suami yang membawa istri tidak masalah karena istri biasanya lebih pasrah dan mendukung suami. Biasanya suami-suami ini mengalami masalah makan karena banyak yang tidak bisa masak dan baru membaik saat istrinya tiba. Sayangnya kebalikannya tidak selalu sama. Saya banyak jadi tempat curhat istri-istri bete dengan suaminya yang mereka tenteng ke luar negeri. Sayangnya memang masyarakat kita masih sangat chauvinist. Ternyata suami-suami yang jadi pengangguran di luar negeri sering frustrasi karena bosan tidak melakukan apa-apa, banyak yang tidak bisa komunikasi dengan masyarakat luar. Banyak istri-istri mengeluh karena setelah suami tiba pekerjaan bertambah, capek sekolah seharian, sampai di rumah masih harus masak, beres-beres rumah dst. Meskipun banyak juga yang suaminya berubah jadi pinter urus anak, pinter masak dst. Saran saya kalau mau bawa pasangan, lihat baik-baik karakter pasangannya, kalau tipe yang bikin repot, lebih baik ditinggal saja di rumah. Atau ikuti yang saya lakukan: Jangan menikah kalau masih suka keluyuran keluar negeri.
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Lippo Bank (LB) Scholarship 2008
PT Bank Lippo Tbk (“LB”), a major investee company of Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Malaysia, believes in developing the human capital in The Republic of Indonesia. In this regard, LB is pleased to offer scholarships and financial assistance to deserving Indonesian students who intend to pursue their tertiary education at selected university in Indonesia.
Therefore, LB is inviting applications from high school graduates who would like to pursue a Bachelor`s Degree program majoring in Commerce, Finance, Economic, Accounting, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistic, and Law.
The scholarship grant will based on the merits of the applicant, including academic grades and school extra-curricular activities. However, to provide opportunities to those who would otherwise have difficulties in financing their tertiary education, special consideration will be given to applications from students that come from a financially disadvantage family.
Coverage of the Scholarship:
1. Registration fees at the university at which the scholarship recipient is enrolled.
2. Tuition fee for four year duration of study.
3. Book and internet allowance to cover living expense throughout the period of study.
4. Personal computer.
5. Research allowance required for final-year research study.
Basic Eligibility:
Applicants must satisfy all of following requirements:
1. Must be an Indonesian citizen.
2. Grade Point Average for National Examination Result and Average Point for High School Examination Result must be 8.00 or higher.
3. Not presently receiving any other equivalent scholarship or award.
4. Must be complete the application form. The application can be download from LB website at www.lippobank.co.id or obtained directly from LB Head Office.
5. Further requirements and conditions apply. Please visit our website www.lippobank.co.id for further information.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should complete the application form and return them along with copies of all supporting documents required no later than June 27, 2008 to:
PT Bank Lippo Tbk Head Office Menara Asia 15th Floor
Jalan Diponegoro 101
Lippo Karawaci – Tangerang 15810 Indonesia
Attention:
Corporate Secretary
LB will only consider completed application that fulfilled all requirements. LB will not return any application documents submitted to LB. The decision to award the scholarship is to subject to the sole discretion of LB and can not be appealed for reconsideration. LB will only announce successful applicants in LB website.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Programme (JSP) at Australia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Programme (JSP) was established in April 1988 with funding from the Government of Japan. It is intended to provide an opportunity to fully qualified citizens of ADB developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related areas to attend academic institutions in the Asia-Pacific region. ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in 20 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the region.
Crawford School of Economics and Government, Australian National University is one of the institutions participating in the ADB-JSP scholarship program.
The following are offered Programme (master / doctoral):
* International and Development Economics
* Public Policy (Development Administration)
* Environmental management and development
* Infrastructure management
DESCRIPTION OF SCHOLARSHIP
ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for periods of one to two years.
* A full tuition fees
* The monthly subsistence allowance and housing allowance
* Allowance for books and educational materials
* Health Insurance
* Transport costs
The scholarship is for one year with the extension until the second year of study, depending on circumstances that will depend on maintaining a satisfactory level of academic performance is defined as an institution. The maximum duration award scholarships in two years for masters and doctoral programs.
Requirements
* Citizen ADB borrower countries (applicants from countries which have not ADB loans are not subject to ADB-Scholarship JSP).
* Gained admission to the approved post graduate course in any of the participating academic institutions. (Crawford School of Economics and Government, Australian National University)
* Bachelor or equivalent with an excellent academic record.
* At least two (2) years of full-time professional work experience
* Knowledge of the oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies.
* Not more than 35 years old at the time of application.
* In good health.
* If we accept to return to their home county after completion of studies under the programme.
* Attendance academic institutions do not qualify for a scholarship.
* The Executive Director, Deputy Director, ADB management and staff, consultants and relatives above are not eligible for a scholarship.
* The Executive Director, Deputy Director, management and staff of other international organizations do not qualify for a scholarship.
* Applicants living or working in another country than his / her home country can not get a scholarship.
Upon completion of their training programs, scientists are expected to promote economic and social development of their countries.
Deadline
Application deadline is July 2008
For more information :
ADB-JSP coordinator in this organization:
Ms. Billie Headon
Director
The recruitment of students, graduates and scholarships
E-mail: billie.headon @ anu.edu.au
Crawford School of Economics and Government (National Centre for Development Studies)
Australian National University
GPO Box 4, ACT 0200 Canberra, Australia
(Attn: Liaison Officer)
http://www.crawford.anu.edu.au/
The KAUST Discovery Scholarship is a general scholarship program King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). This program is designed to ensure that any very talented students who had reason and the right to enroll in a KAUST will receive full financial support, while at university. Those who receive scholarships Discovery receive the full support of learning, living stipend, a summer enrichment programs and career.
KAUST will offer Discovery Scholarships to all KAUST students – an exceptional level of support intended to attract gifted and talented students from Saudi Arabia and from other countries around the world.
KAUST will offer a pre-enrollment version of this general scholarship program to students attending first-university or bachelor’s degree programs. KAUST will provide financial support to pre-enrollment Discovery Scholarship recipients at their home institutions prior to the University’s opening. Upon graduation, these students will enter KAUST as master’s degree students in September 2009 and 2010 to complete their graduate studies on a fully funded scholarship.
Recipients of the KAUST Discovery Scholarship represent future leaders in science, engineering and technology.
Students may apply for a KAUST Discovery Scholarship directly, or they may be nominated by a professor at their institution.
Scholarship Benefits
* For the remainder of your first university or bachelor’s degree program of study, you will receive:
o Full tuition to complete your first university or bachelor’s degree at your current institution
o A living stipend based on your current city and country of residence
o An allowance to purchase text books
o An allowance to purchase a laptop.
o All economy class travel costs associated with your participation in KAUST-sponsored enrichment activities throughout the remainder of your first university or bachelor’s degree program. In particular, travel associated with the following activities:
+ Scholarship award ceremony event
+ Global workshop at the KAUST campus in Saudi Arabia
+ Regional leadership workshop
* Upon the completion of your first university or bachelor’s degree program, you will receive:
o Admission into a master’s degree program upon meeting the program’s admission requirements at the KAUST campus in Saudi Arabia.
o A full scholarship at KAUST, including tuition, housing and travel costs
Eligibility
All applicants must demonstrate proven leadership in research and academic involvement. At a minimum, you must have the following academic qualifications:
* Official university record documenting academic achievement at the highest level
* Current enrollment in a first university degree (bachelor’s) program in a KAUST-related field of study
* 550 TOEFL PBT or 213 TOEFL CBT, 79-80 iBT, or 6.0 on the IELTS for non-native English speakers
* Proven research interest and/or leadership potential
* Ability to enter a master’s program at KAUST in September 2009 or after
* A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and a minimum major-field-of-study GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
* 80 credit hours completed, or equivalent by the end of 2008
* Ability to take graduate courses in English
Note: Students studying at universities in Europe should contact scholarships@kaust.edu.sa to receive information on special eligibility considerations for Europe.
Requirements of the Discovery Scholarship
* Agreement to matriculate at KAUST following completion of your first university degree (bachelor’s).
* Participation in KAUST-sponsored enrichment activities that include an award ceremony, a workshop in home region, and a conference in Saudi Arabia
* Obtaining necessary documents for travel outside of the your home country (KAUST will assist with travel documents for entrance into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)
* Maintenance of the highest academic standards and results at your current university through graduation
* Return of the signed copy of the KAUST Discovery Scholarship Terms and Conditions upon acceptance
* Copies of the first three (3) pages of your international travel documents, which should include your photograph, birth date, location of birth, and expiration date of your travel documents
The application deadline of the first of two 2008 KAUST Discovery Scholarship application cycles has been extended to May 25, 2008. Click here for the application.
For more detail information visit the website or email to:scholarships@kaust.edu.sa
CALL FOR PAPER
The 4th International Conference on Information & Communication Technology and Systems(ICTS) 2008
The 4th International Conference on Information & Communication Technology and Systems (ICTS) 2008 is an international forum organized by Informatics Department, Faculty of Information Technology, Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) Surabaya – Indonesia, in cooperation with Faculty of Engineering - Kumamoto University (Japan), JICA PREDICT - ITS and IEEE Indonesia Section.
This event is a forum for computer science and information and communication technology communities to discuss and exchange information and knowledge in their areas of interest. It aims to promote activities in research, development, and application on computer science and information and communication technology.
TOPICS OF INTEREST
The scope of ICTS 2008 encompasses but is not limited to:
- Formal Language and Automata
- Neural Network
- Numerical Methods and Its Analysis
- Image and Signal Processing
- Fuzzy Logics
- Software Engineering
- Multimedia and Mediamatics
- Wireless and Mobile Communication
- Data Mining
- Artificial Intelligence
- Genetic Algorithms
- Information System
- Formal Methods
- Knowledge Based System
- Smart System
- Computer Network
- Remote Sensing and GIS
- Mobile Computing
- Other areas relate to ICT
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
- Prof. L.J.M Rothkrantz (TU Delft, the Netherlands)
- Prof. Ryuei Nishii (Kyushu University, Japan)
- Prof. Virendra C. Bhavsar (University of New Brunswick, Canada)
IMPORTANT DATES
Deadline for full paper submission: June 6th, 2008
Notification of acceptance: July 4th, 2008
Camera-ready full paper: July 18th, 2008
Main Conference: August 5th, 2008
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE
Prospective authors are invited to submit a full paper for review
using the electronic procedure
(http://icts. if.its.ac. id/paperinst. html). The paper should be written
in English. It should not exceed 8 pages of A4 paper with 1"
left-right margin, and use Times New Roman 10 point. The manuscript
title header should include the names, institutions and (email)
addresses of the authors, an abstract of up to 200 words, and keywords.
The authors will receive formal invitation e-mail from the ICTS 2008
Organizing Committee. The final paper has to be prepared in LaTeX or
Ms.Word according to the style provided by the organizer. Further
information, e.g. full paper template, presentation procedure,
accommodation, etc., is available at http://icts. if.its.ac. id
REGISTRATION AND FEE
International Indonesian
Accepted Paper US$ 200 Rp. 750.000,-
Additional paper US$ 100 Rp. 375.000,-
Participant - non student US$ 75 Rp. 200.000,
Participant - student US$ 50 Rp. 100.000,-
The prices include seminar kit, proceeding, lunch and snack.
PAYMENT METHOD
- Bank Transfer
Please transfer the registration fee to:
Account Number: 49842191
Account Name: T Informatika ITS
Bank: BNI
Branch: Cabang Urip Sumoharjo, Surabaya, Indonesia
SWIFT: BNINIDJA
- ATM Transfer (for domestic applicants)
(ATM) Mandiri Account Number: 1400002031863
Account Name: Yudhi Purwananto
(ATM) BCA Account Number: 3891023926
Account Name: Yudhi Purwananto
(ATM) Niaga Account Number: 0330185602122
Account Name: Yudhi Purwananto
Please send the receipt to:
- Email: icts2008@if. its.ac.id or
- Facsimile: +62-31-5913804
BROMO TOUR
We also arrange the after conference tour to Bromo, the most beautiful
mountain in Indonesia (2 days, 1 night) on August 6th - 7th, 2008. Fee
for all participants and authors is Rp 900.000 / US$ 100.
TECHNICAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Prof. L.J.M Rothkrantz (TU Delft, the Netherlands)
Prof. Ryuei Nishii (Kyushu University, Japan)
Prof. Virendra C. Bhavsar (University of New Brunswick, Canada)
Prof. Tomonori Aoyama (Keio University, Japan)
Prof. Benyamin Kusumoputro (UI, Indonesia)
Prof. Abdul Hanan Abdullah (UTM, Malaysia)
Prof. Akira Asano (Hiroshima University, Japan)
Prof. Supeno Djanali, (ITS, Indonesia)
Prof. Riyanarto Sarno (ITS, Indonesia)
Prof. Handayani Tjandrasa (ITS, Indonesia)
Prof. Mauridhi Hery Purnomo (ITS, Indonesia)
Prof. Arif Djunaidy (ITS, Indonesia)
Dr. Oerip S. Santoso (ITB, Indonesia)
Dr. Joko Lianto Buliali (ITS, Indonesia)
Dr. Retantyo Wardoyo (UGM, Indonesia)
Dr. Riri Fitri Sari Sambowo (UI, Indonesia)
Dr. Kridanto Surendro (ITB, Indonesia)
Dr. Zainal A Hasibuan (UI, Indonesia)
Dr. Agus Zainal (ITS, Surabaya)
Archi Delphinanto, P.D.Eng. (TU Eindhoven, the Netherlands)
Siska Fitriana, MSc. P.D.Eng. (TU Delft, the Netherlands)
R.V. Hari Ginardi M.Sc. (TU Vienna, Austria)
Marco J Patrick, M.Sc. (Portugal)
Esther Hanaya, M.Sc. (ITS, Indonesia)
F.X. Arunanto, M.Sc.(ITS, Indonesia)
M. Husni, M.Kom (ITS, Indonesia)
Yudhi Purwananto, M.Kom (ITS, Indonesia)
Daniel Siahaan, M.Sc., P.D.Eng. (ITS, Indonesia)
Siti Rochimah, M.T (UTM, Malaysia)
Nanik Suciati, M.Kom (Hiroshima University, Japan)
MM Irfan Subakti, M.Sc.Eng. (NCTU, Taiwan)
Waskitho Wibisono, M.Eng (Monash University, Australia)
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
Tohari Ahmad, MIT
PUBLICATION CHAIRMAN
Henning TC, S.Kom
Secretariat of ICTS 2008
Informatics Department
Faculty of Information Technology
Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS)
Gedung Teknik Informatika Lt. 2
Jalan Raya ITS, Sukolilo, Surabaya, Indonesia
Phone: +62-81-553215858, +62-31-5939214
Fax: +62-31-5913804
Email: icts2008@if. its.ac.id
Homepage: http://icts. if.its.ac. id
Contact person: Henning, Tohari
