Entrance Scholarships for US/International Students
If you have been admitted to Carleton with an admission average of 80 percent or better and meet language requirements, you will automatically be considered for one of our Entrance Scholarships. The admission average we use is calculated from the marks submitted by your high school in support of your application, and may be a combination of early/interim or final marks. You may be offered an entrance scholarship provided you are entering Carleton for the first time and have no previous attendance at post secondary educational institutions. An A- average or better is required to maintain a renewable entrance scholarship. If a renewable scholarship is lost in one year, it can be regained in future years.
Entrance Scholarships For US/International Students (2009/2010)
Number of Scholarships & Value Admission Average
Unlimited @ $16,000 $4,000 x four years Renewable* 95 - 100%
Unlimited @ $12,000 $3,000 x four years Renewable* 92 - 94.9%
Unlimited @ $10,000 $2,500 x four years Renewable* 88 - 91.9%
Unlimited @ $8,000 $2,000 x four years Renewable* 84 - 87.9%
Unlimited @ $4,000 $1,000 x four years Renewable* 80 - 83.9%
* Scholarships are renewable with an A- standing (Annual GPA of 10.0)
* Please note that for some programs, the value of the scholarship may be increased at the time of your offer.
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Hedley Bull Scholarship - Australia
The Graduate Studies in International Affairs program offers up to four Hedley Bull Scholarships each year for full-time study in the Master of Arts (International Relations) commencing in semester one. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Master of Arts (International Relations).
When applying for the MA (International Relations), eligible applicants for the Hedley Bull Scholarship should include a covering letter indicating their interest in being considered for the scholarship and making the case for being granted one. The covering letter together with the application for the MA (International Relations) (including transcripts and three academic references) will be considered as the full application for the scholarship. There is no need to provide a separate application. The scholarship provides a full-fee waiver for three full-time sessions (semesters). This amounts to 48 units of graduate coursework and a 24-unit thesis session.
Closing date for receipt of complete application for scholarship: 31 October 2008
When applying for the MA (International Relations), eligible applicants for the Hedley Bull Scholarship should include a covering letter indicating their interest in being considered for the scholarship and making the case for being granted one. The covering letter together with the application for the MA (International Relations) (including transcripts and three academic references) will be considered as the full application for the scholarship. There is no need to provide a separate application. The scholarship provides a full-fee waiver for three full-time sessions (semesters). This amounts to 48 units of graduate coursework and a 24-unit thesis session.
Closing date for receipt of complete application for scholarship: 31 October 2008
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
UK : London South Bank University MPhil-PhD Scholarships
Business
Faculty of Business, Computing & Information Management
Fully-funded: UK/EU/Overseas applicants
We seek applications for a research scholarship:
MPhil-PhD in a suitable aspect of Business
The scholarships are for award to outstanding UK/EU/Overseas applicants and are intended to commence in the 2008/2009 academic year.
The scholarships have an annual bursary of £15,000 for the 2008/2009 academic year, and fee-settlement of the relevant annual tuition fee. They are to be offered only to new full-time research students. In the first instance they are offered for one year only, but subject to satisfactory annual progress, are renewable for each of a further two academic years.
You will need a distinctive and related Master’s degree, supported by relevant practical experience and a high standard of both spoken and written English. Applications are sought from all eligible applicants, in particular, those who obtained their Master’s degree from the Faculty of Business, Computing & Information Management of London South Bank University.
The faculty’s business-related Research Institute and Centres welcome suitable applicants for doctoral level research training. Applications are invited from scholars wishing to undertake MPhil-PhD research within one or more of the business-related areas stated below:
Accounting, Finance & Governance (Centre for Research in Accounting, Finance & Governance)
International Business (Centre for International Business)
International Marketing (Ehrenberg Centre for Research in Marketing)
Not-for-Profit and/or Third Sector (Centre for Government & Charity Management)
Social and Financial Systems (Centre for Social & Financial Systems Research)
Strategy, Management, Leadership and Innovation (Institute for Strategic Leadership & Service Improvement)
To apply please send a recent CV, the names and contact details of two referees and a brief (circa 700 words) description of the research area that is of interest. Please quote ref: BCIM 02. In addition, you must also complete the standard form for admission to a research degree at London South Bank University available at: http://www.lsbu.ac.uk/rbdo/forms/Admission-Application-RES1.doc and sent it to: Dr Kenneth D'Silva, Director of Postgraduate Research Degrees Programme, Faculty of Business, Computing & Information Management, London South Bank University, 103 Borough Road, London SE1 0AA, England.
Informal enquiries about these scholarships may be made to Dr D'Silva on dsilvake@lsbu.ac.uk or fax + 44 (20) 7815 7891.
Faculty of Business, Computing & Information Management
Fully-funded: UK/EU/Overseas applicants
We seek applications for a research scholarship:
MPhil-PhD in a suitable aspect of Business
The scholarships are for award to outstanding UK/EU/Overseas applicants and are intended to commence in the 2008/2009 academic year.
The scholarships have an annual bursary of £15,000 for the 2008/2009 academic year, and fee-settlement of the relevant annual tuition fee. They are to be offered only to new full-time research students. In the first instance they are offered for one year only, but subject to satisfactory annual progress, are renewable for each of a further two academic years.
You will need a distinctive and related Master’s degree, supported by relevant practical experience and a high standard of both spoken and written English. Applications are sought from all eligible applicants, in particular, those who obtained their Master’s degree from the Faculty of Business, Computing & Information Management of London South Bank University.
The faculty’s business-related Research Institute and Centres welcome suitable applicants for doctoral level research training. Applications are invited from scholars wishing to undertake MPhil-PhD research within one or more of the business-related areas stated below:
Accounting, Finance & Governance (Centre for Research in Accounting, Finance & Governance)
International Business (Centre for International Business)
International Marketing (Ehrenberg Centre for Research in Marketing)
Not-for-Profit and/or Third Sector (Centre for Government & Charity Management)
Social and Financial Systems (Centre for Social & Financial Systems Research)
Strategy, Management, Leadership and Innovation (Institute for Strategic Leadership & Service Improvement)
To apply please send a recent CV, the names and contact details of two referees and a brief (circa 700 words) description of the research area that is of interest. Please quote ref: BCIM 02. In addition, you must also complete the standard form for admission to a research degree at London South Bank University available at: http://www.lsbu.ac.uk/rbdo/forms/Admission-Application-RES1.doc and sent it to: Dr Kenneth D'Silva, Director of Postgraduate Research Degrees Programme, Faculty of Business, Computing & Information Management, London South Bank University, 103 Borough Road, London SE1 0AA, England.
Informal enquiries about these scholarships may be made to Dr D'Silva on dsilvake@lsbu.ac.uk or fax + 44 (20) 7815 7891.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
PhD Positions in Color Content-Aware Image Processing:France
PhD Positions in Color Content-Aware Image Processing:France
Introduction :
Image retrieval consists in finding among a database of target images those which represent the same scene as this represented by a query image. In this context, the key-point is the extraction of efficient descriptors from the images. Several recent studies have shown that color histograms can be very efficient in this context. However, color histograms do not take into account the spatial arrangement of colors and are very sensitive to illumination changes. Several authors have shown that the spatial organization of colors could significantly improve the performance of the image classifiers. Some spatial descriptors, such as color correlograms, may be used to represent in a global way the spatial arrangement of colors in the image, but they are sensitive to object occlusion and scale variation and are not designed to recognize objects in cluttered scenes. In very recent works, few searchers propose to extract local descriptors such as SIFT or SURF which have been proven to be more robust to local features. The SURF outperform the SIFT and are less time consuming. However, the SURF are not yet designed to work on color images.
Objectives:
The aim of this thesis is to extend the SURF to: (a) color information, (b) interest point detection and (c) local description. The interest points detected by the SURF approach result from the analysis of the intensity function discontinuities. However, it has been shown that, in the context of fast object recognition, the human visual system is attracted by regions characterized by high visual saliency and that these visual attention regions are not necessarily regions characterized by intensity function discontinuities. On the other hand, we propose to detect interest points by exploiting the color visual saliency in the images. Previous works done in our lab. will be used in this context.Furthermore, the SURF descriptors are based on specific local intensity gradients. Since color descriptors are more distinctive than gray level ones, we propose to determine new local color descriptors that are invariant to illumination changes. Previous works done in our lab. will be used in this context.
Candidacy:
We seek strong and motivated candidates. Selection will be based on:
1. Excellence of the candidate: outstanding achievement in the applicant’s Master of Science degree level in imaging science, computer science, or any discipline pertaining to the quantitative description of image processing, provided that the applicant can provide evidence of the necessary previous knowledge (i.e. a base of minimal competencies) particularly in the fields of computer science fundamentals, and image analysis and signal processing fundamentals.
2. Language ability: the must demonstrate sound knowledge of the language (the requirement for competence in English is equivalent to TOEFL with at least 213 points (computer based)/550 points (paper based) or IELTS at grade 6.5. Knowledge of French will be not compulsory, but will be beneficial.
3. Student motivation to undertake the PhD and relevance to his/her professional development (explaining the application, the present situation, the interest in the PhD degree, the intentions after this PhD degree, …).
The application deadline is June 1, 2008
To receive the application form and/or to get more information please contact :
Alain TREMEAU, Alain.Tremeau@univ-st-etienne.fr
Introduction :
Image retrieval consists in finding among a database of target images those which represent the same scene as this represented by a query image. In this context, the key-point is the extraction of efficient descriptors from the images. Several recent studies have shown that color histograms can be very efficient in this context. However, color histograms do not take into account the spatial arrangement of colors and are very sensitive to illumination changes. Several authors have shown that the spatial organization of colors could significantly improve the performance of the image classifiers. Some spatial descriptors, such as color correlograms, may be used to represent in a global way the spatial arrangement of colors in the image, but they are sensitive to object occlusion and scale variation and are not designed to recognize objects in cluttered scenes. In very recent works, few searchers propose to extract local descriptors such as SIFT or SURF which have been proven to be more robust to local features. The SURF outperform the SIFT and are less time consuming. However, the SURF are not yet designed to work on color images.
Objectives:
The aim of this thesis is to extend the SURF to: (a) color information, (b) interest point detection and (c) local description. The interest points detected by the SURF approach result from the analysis of the intensity function discontinuities. However, it has been shown that, in the context of fast object recognition, the human visual system is attracted by regions characterized by high visual saliency and that these visual attention regions are not necessarily regions characterized by intensity function discontinuities. On the other hand, we propose to detect interest points by exploiting the color visual saliency in the images. Previous works done in our lab. will be used in this context.Furthermore, the SURF descriptors are based on specific local intensity gradients. Since color descriptors are more distinctive than gray level ones, we propose to determine new local color descriptors that are invariant to illumination changes. Previous works done in our lab. will be used in this context.
Candidacy:
We seek strong and motivated candidates. Selection will be based on:
1. Excellence of the candidate: outstanding achievement in the applicant’s Master of Science degree level in imaging science, computer science, or any discipline pertaining to the quantitative description of image processing, provided that the applicant can provide evidence of the necessary previous knowledge (i.e. a base of minimal competencies) particularly in the fields of computer science fundamentals, and image analysis and signal processing fundamentals.
2. Language ability: the must demonstrate sound knowledge of the language (the requirement for competence in English is equivalent to TOEFL with at least 213 points (computer based)/550 points (paper based) or IELTS at grade 6.5. Knowledge of French will be not compulsory, but will be beneficial.
3. Student motivation to undertake the PhD and relevance to his/her professional development (explaining the application, the present situation, the interest in the PhD degree, the intentions after this PhD degree, …).
The application deadline is June 1, 2008
To receive the application form and/or to get more information please contact :
Alain TREMEAU, Alain.Tremeau@univ-st-etienne.fr
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Australia, particularly Western Australia, is currently experiencing an economic boom, Wages are up to Australian standards.
To be eligible for the One Year Work and Holiday Visa you must be:
· 18 – 30 years of age on date you apply;
· Have a degree or post high school diploma from an accredited institution;
· Proof of English proficiency at basic conversational level (eg IELTS 4.5 or study in English at post secondary level)
· Sufficient funds to support yourself at initial stage of holiday or work.
Under the One Year Work and Holiday Visa you can work up to 6 months at a time or study for up to 4 months or travel.
For more information please contact ACE at the following email address: recruitment.ace@gmail.com.
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Australia, particularly Western Australia, is currently experiencing an economic boom, Wages are up to Australian standards.
To be eligible for the One Year Work and Holiday Visa you must be:
· 18 – 30 years of age on date you apply;
· Have a degree or post high school diploma from an accredited institution;
· Proof of English proficiency at basic conversational level (eg IELTS 4.5 or study in English at post secondary level)
· Sufficient funds to support yourself at initial stage of holiday or work.
Under the One Year Work and Holiday Visa you can work up to 6 months at a time or study for up to 4 months or travel.
For more information please contact ACE at the following email address: recruitment.ace@gmail.com.
jcross2@bigpond.net.au
Tivaporn@yahoo.com or 0865226457
Monday, February 25, 2008
Fisher Scholarships: MSc in Mathematical Finance - University of Birmingham
Fisher Scholarships: MSc in Mathematical Finance - University of Birmingham
Fisher Scholarships: MSc in Mathematical Finance
Department of Economics and School of Mathematics
The University of Birmingham's MSc in Mathematical Finance teaches technically trained graduates - including in Mathematics, Science and Engineering - to apply their quantitative skills to financial analysis. Successful completion of the MSc will qualify students to work in quantitative analysis in City of London
Recent advances in theoretical finance and computing power have moved quantitative analysis from the margins of the financial world to its core. Rigorous quantitative analysis is now involved in everything from the design and pricing of individual assets to the optimisation of whole portfolios. Birmingham's MSc in Mathematical Finance gives highly motivated, high performing students an opportunity to work in this area. It is taught by two top ranked institutions - its School of Mathematics
and its Department of Economics. Students take core courses in financial econometrics, mathematical finance and computational methods. Optional modules allow them to hone further their technical skills (e.g. further mathematical finance) or to broaden their economic understanding (e.g. macroeconomics) .
The MSc accepts students on the basis of quality rather than quantity. In 2007-08, only one in six applicants were offered places. Thanks to a generous private gift from Andrew Fisher (Birmingham economics 1982; CEO Towry Law), six Fisher Scholarships covering full tuition fees are available. Applicants with first class degrees are automatically considered for Fisher Scholarships as well as internal scholarships offered by the Economics Department, covering from a quarter to full
tuition fees. In both cases, scholarships are awarded to the most able applicants, regardless of nationality. Home, EU and overseas students all pay the same fees. This fee structure ensures that the most qualified applicants are accepted, regardless of nationality.
Prospective students are encouraged to apply online via the MSc's website . Those outside the OECD are encouraged to post any additional material that would help us evaluate their application, including results of standardised assessments such as the GRE and CVs. Non-native speakers of English must attain an IELTS score of 6.5, with no less than 6 in any band. financial institutions, such as banks and hedge funds, or for postgraduate research in mathematical finance.
More information on funding opportunities is provided by the Student Funding Office . The International Office
maintains a list of scholarships to which international students may apply.
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis for study to begin in late September.
Learn more
Emma Steadman, Department of Economics
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston B15 2TT
Tel: 0121 414 6650 E-mail: e.p.steadman@bham.ac.uk
Fisher Scholarships: MSc in Mathematical Finance
Department of Economics and School of Mathematics
The University of Birmingham's MSc in Mathematical Finance teaches technically trained graduates - including in Mathematics, Science and Engineering - to apply their quantitative skills to financial analysis. Successful completion of the MSc will qualify students to work in quantitative analysis in City of London
Recent advances in theoretical finance and computing power have moved quantitative analysis from the margins of the financial world to its core. Rigorous quantitative analysis is now involved in everything from the design and pricing of individual assets to the optimisation of whole portfolios. Birmingham's MSc in Mathematical Finance gives highly motivated, high performing students an opportunity to work in this area. It is taught by two top ranked institutions - its School of Mathematics
and its Department of Economics. Students take core courses in financial econometrics, mathematical finance and computational methods. Optional modules allow them to hone further their technical skills (e.g. further mathematical finance) or to broaden their economic understanding (e.g. macroeconomics) .
The MSc accepts students on the basis of quality rather than quantity. In 2007-08, only one in six applicants were offered places. Thanks to a generous private gift from Andrew Fisher (Birmingham economics 1982; CEO Towry Law), six Fisher Scholarships covering full tuition fees are available. Applicants with first class degrees are automatically considered for Fisher Scholarships as well as internal scholarships offered by the Economics Department, covering from a quarter to full
tuition fees. In both cases, scholarships are awarded to the most able applicants, regardless of nationality. Home, EU and overseas students all pay the same fees. This fee structure ensures that the most qualified applicants are accepted, regardless of nationality.
Prospective students are encouraged to apply online via the MSc's website . Those outside the OECD are encouraged to post any additional material that would help us evaluate their application, including results of standardised assessments such as the GRE and CVs. Non-native speakers of English must attain an IELTS score of 6.5, with no less than 6 in any band. financial institutions, such as banks and hedge funds, or for postgraduate research in mathematical finance.
More information on funding opportunities is provided by the Student Funding Office . The International Office
maintains a list of scholarships to which international students may apply.
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis for study to begin in late September.
Learn more
Emma Steadman, Department of Economics
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston B15 2TT
Tel: 0121 414 6650 E-mail: e.p.steadman@bham.ac.uk
UK: PhD Studentships in Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University
UK: PhD Studentships in Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
PhD Studentships
School of Health Sciences
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is a research led institution specialising in high quality research that touches people’s everyday lives.
Our postgraduate research students are a crucial part of the research community. Each student works with a dedicated team of academic supervisors and receives training in key areas of research. Research students who receive bursaries are expected to participate in the learning and teaching of undergraduate students.
The School of Health Sciences is at the forefront of research into Nursing and the Allied Health Professions within Scotland. The Centre for Integrated Healthcare Research (based within the School) leads multi-disciplinary research in collaboration with other universities and NHS Trusts in SE Scotland. The Institute for International Health and Development has key expertise in social and organisational development in low and middle income countries. The Royal Bank of Scotland Centre for the Older Person’s Agenda focuses on quality of life for older people.
QMU is making funds available for up to 7 PhD studentships in our niche research areas. Successful applicants will have all fees waived for three years and will receive support with living costs. Within the School of Health Sciences studentships are available in:
Centre for the Older Person’s Agenda
Dietetics, Nutrition and Biological Sciences
International Health and Development
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Physiotherapy
Podiatry
Topics include:
Management of chronic conditions
Health behaviours
Participative research with older people
Decentralisation and social exclusion in low income countries
Refugee studies
Laboratory and clinical projects
Visit the website for details of 16 projects:
http://www.qmu.ac.uk/research_knowledge/bursarycomp08.htm
The closing date for applications is 26 March 2008.
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
PhD Studentships
School of Health Sciences
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is a research led institution specialising in high quality research that touches people’s everyday lives.
Our postgraduate research students are a crucial part of the research community. Each student works with a dedicated team of academic supervisors and receives training in key areas of research. Research students who receive bursaries are expected to participate in the learning and teaching of undergraduate students.
The School of Health Sciences is at the forefront of research into Nursing and the Allied Health Professions within Scotland. The Centre for Integrated Healthcare Research (based within the School) leads multi-disciplinary research in collaboration with other universities and NHS Trusts in SE Scotland. The Institute for International Health and Development has key expertise in social and organisational development in low and middle income countries. The Royal Bank of Scotland Centre for the Older Person’s Agenda focuses on quality of life for older people.
QMU is making funds available for up to 7 PhD studentships in our niche research areas. Successful applicants will have all fees waived for three years and will receive support with living costs. Within the School of Health Sciences studentships are available in:
Centre for the Older Person’s Agenda
Dietetics, Nutrition and Biological Sciences
International Health and Development
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Physiotherapy
Podiatry
Topics include:
Management of chronic conditions
Health behaviours
Participative research with older people
Decentralisation and social exclusion in low income countries
Refugee studies
Laboratory and clinical projects
Visit the website for details of 16 projects:
http://www.qmu.ac.uk/research_knowledge/bursarycomp08.htm
The closing date for applications is 26 March 2008.
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