tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54586247151143244052024-02-21T01:51:28.951-08:00STUDENTS CORNERLatest Exam Results of all Universities Board, Entrance Exam, SSC, CBSE, HSC, SSB, RRB, exam notifications and more..chaluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13884156057697557874noreply@blogger.comBlogger227125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458624715114324405.post-27023424712956417282010-01-09T22:34:00.001-08:002010-01-09T22:36:05.737-08:00CfP: Peaks Interdisciplinary Conference 2010, Northern Arizona University<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://freestudiesabroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/cfp-peaks-interdisciplinary-conference.html"><br /></a> </h3> Peaks Interdisciplinary Conference 2010<br /><br />Call for Papers<br />Call Deadline: 06-Jan-2010<br /><br />Northern Arizona University's Organization for Graduate Students of English invites you to participate in the 2010 Peaks Conference, which will be held February 4th, 5th, and 6th at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. This year’s theme is “Expanding Parameters: Exploring Paradigms, Paradoxes, and Parallels.”<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />We welcome submissions for presentations, panels, roundtables, strands, and pedagogical demonstrations.<br /><br />Submission instructions for paper and panel/roundtable proposals:<br />1.) For individual papers, please submit:<br />- An abstract (250 words maximum)<br />- Include your name, phone number, and email address.<br /><br />2.) For panels and roundtables, please submit<br />- A proposal abstract for the panel/roundtable (250 words maximum)<br />- An abstract for each individual panelist’s paper (250 words maximum)<br /><br />3.) If your panel, roundtable, reading, and/or paper presentation requires any visual media, please note that a computer (not Apple Compatible) is available upon request.<br /><br />- Please indicate if individual panelists will provide their own laptop computers.<br /><br />4.) Please submit your proposals as a Microsoft Word attachment (.doc or .docx), and include the phrase “Peaks Conference abstract submission” in the subject line of the email.<br /><br />Location: Flagstaff, Arizona, USA<br />Start date: 04-Feb-2010 - 06-Feb-2010<br />Contact: Heidi Schuler ogse@nau.edu<br />Linguistic Subfield: Applied Linguistics; Discipline of Linguistics;<br />Ling & Literature<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cal.nau.edu/english/ogse/peaks.htm">http://www.cal.nau.edu/english/ogse/peaks.htm</a></span>chaluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13884156057697557874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458624715114324405.post-78635062459417809962010-01-09T22:34:00.000-08:002010-01-09T22:35:42.446-08:00CfA: Balkan Case Challenge 2010 Student Competition and Recruitment<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://freestudiesabroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/cfa-balkan-case-challenge-2010-student.html"><br /></a> </h3> World University Service Austria invites exceptional students of law, economics, political sciences, international relations, information technologies or related disciplines to take part in the BCC 2010.<br /><br />The first stage of the competition will take place in the weekend of April 24th-25th 2010 in Bucharest. The winners will receive the chance to participate in the finals of the BCC 2010 International Case Study Competition, in July 6th-11th 2010 in Vienna, along with peers from 11 other countries from Central and South-Eastern Europe. All expenses for both stages are covered by WUS Austria.<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />At both competition levels students participate in one of the four academic disciplines:<br /><br />- Business Case Competition<br />- Model European Council<br />- Law Moot Court<br />- ICT Case Competition<br /><br />In addition, the Balkan Case Challenge facilitates recruitment during both stages of the competition, where students present themselves to potential employers and representatives of international companies get the chance to recruit future staff from the region.<br /><br />Applications must be submitted until March 1st 2010, using the online form provided at <a href="http://bcchallenge.org/general/main.php?akcija=new_user">http://bcchallenge.org/general/main.php?akcija=new_user</a>.<br /><br />The competition is open to all Romanian students studying in Romania or abroad and to students of other nationalities studying in Romania. They must be enrolled in a university degree program (BA, MA, MBA, PhD etc.) and under the age of 28 at the time of applying. The Balkan Case Challenge is financed by the Austrian Development Cooperation. For further information please check: www.bcchallenge. org.<br /><br />Best regards,<br />Simona Varga<br />Project coordinator<br />bcc_romania@ bcchallenge. org </span>chaluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13884156057697557874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458624715114324405.post-81207365975462635592010-01-09T22:33:00.003-08:002010-01-09T22:34:50.394-08:00CfA: International Legal Studies LLM Program (ILSP), AU College of Law in Washington DC<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://freestudiesabroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/cfa-international-legal-studies-llm.html"><br /></a> </h3> The International Legal Studies LLM Program (ILSP) at American University Washington College of Law in Washington DC offers the Summer Academy Scholarship and the Inter-American Moot Court Scholarship. Summer Academy Scholarship Offers 12 credits of tuition to one participant of each of the WCL summer academies. <span class="fullpost"><br /><br />Deadline to apply is July 1 for fall and October 1 for the spring. Inter-American<br />Moot Court Scholarship Open to all former and present Inter-American Moot Court Competition participants, the award will grant one full tuition scholarship annually. Deadline to apply is May 1. For more information about these scholarships and application procedures, please visit our scholarship web page.<br /><br />Bill Churma<br />Resources Coordinator<br />International Legal Studies Program<br />Washington College of Law<br />American University<br />4801 Massachusetts Ave, NW Suite 309<br />Washington, DC 20016-8189<br />202-274-4110<br /><a href="http://www.wcl.american.edu/ilsp">www.wcl.american.edu/ilsp</a></span>chaluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13884156057697557874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458624715114324405.post-23758994125969618052010-01-09T22:33:00.002-08:002010-01-09T22:34:33.424-08:00CRESC PhD Studentship 2010-12, Univ. of Manchester UK<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://freestudiesabroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/cresc-phd-studentship-2010-12-univ-of.html"><br /></a> </h3> The ESRC Centre for Research on Socio-Cultural Change (CRESC) intends to fund a doctoral studentship for a period of three years from September 2010. The student will be supervised by a team of 2 or 3 supervisors from amongst the Manchester Research Associates and Directors (see the website for further details). The successful student will be based at the Manchester CRESC offices, and will be expected to spend up to six hours a week supporting CRESC in an administrative and/or research capacity. The student will benefit from working in a dedicated research<br />environment where they can liaise with numerous active researchers linked to CRESC themes.<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />One fully funded PhD studentships is currently available, covering the standard home/EU fee for 2010/2011 entry plus an annual stipend of £13,290 , payable in four instalments, and £750 research training grant per annum. The successful candidate will<br />* Have an excellent undergraduate degree (minimum 2:1) in any of the disciplinary areas which are involved in CRESC (Business Studies, Social Anthropology, Sociology, Women's Studies)<br />* Have completed a research training Masters (with a minimum overall average of 60%) in concordance with the expectations of the ESRC<br />* Have interests in any of the six CRESC themes (see <a href="http://www.cresc.ac.uk/">www.cresc.ac.uk</a> for details)<br /><br />It is also hoped that candidates will<br />* Study a topic of interdisciplinary significance involving an interdisciplinary supervisory team<br />* Have both methodological and theoretical interests in CRESC research beyond their specific research topics.<br /><br />How to Apply<br /><br />Candidates are asked to submit a CV and a one page statement of their proposed research topic, to Vicky.Barnes@ manchester. ac.uk by January 1st 2010.<br /><br />Further Enquiries<br /><br />Interested candidates are invited to contact any of the Manchester CRESC Directors to discuss their application;<br />* Professor Penny Harvey, email; penny.harvey@ manchester. ac.uk<br />* Professor Mike Savage, email; mike.savage@ manchester. ac.uk<br />* Professor Karel Williams, email; karel.williams@ manchester. ac.uk<br /><br />Decisions on funding will be made by the end of March (2010).<br /><br />The successful candidate will then be required to submit a full PhD application for formal programme approval purposes. Further details on this will be communicated separately to the successful candidate.<br /><br />Madeleine Reeves<br />RCUK Research Fellow<br />CRESC University of Manchester</span>chaluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13884156057697557874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458624715114324405.post-41090706734977406832010-01-09T22:33:00.001-08:002010-01-09T22:33:54.436-08:00Graduate Incentive Fellowship Program, Auburn University, Alabama<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://freestudiesabroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/graduate-incentive-fellowship-program_04.html"><br /></a> </h3> GRADUATE INCENTIVE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM AND ACCELERATED DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM AT AUBURN UNIVERSITY<br /><br />Graduate Incentive Fellowship Program<br /><br />The Graduate School is pleased to announce the Graduate Incentive Fellowship Program. This program provides an additional $2,200 per year on top of assistantship offers for highly qualified students. Incentive Fellowships are awarded to selected students at the discretion of the Graduate Dean.<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />Accelerated Dual Degree Program<br />Students at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama will soon have the opportunity to earn credit for a master's degree while still working toward their undergraduate diploma through an Accelerated Dual Degree program. The program will be available to top students who wish to work in fields where advanced qualifications are needed, or would like to use their academic talents to more quickly earn an advanced degree.<br />Students must meet minimum grade point and credit hour standards to become eligible.<br /><br />For more information, please contact:<br /><br />Jessica Nelson<br />Director of Recruiting<br />Auburn University Graduate<br />jsn0002@auburn. edu<br /><br />Scholarships and Fellowships: <a href="http://www.auburn.edu/scholarship/">http://www.auburn.edu/scholarship/</a><br />Academic Non-resident scholarships: <a href="http://www.auburn.edu/scholarship/academic-scholarships.html">http://www.auburn.edu/scholarship/academic-scholarships.html</a><br />Non-resident Freshman scholarships: <a href="http://www.auburn.edu/scholarship/nonresident-freshman-scholarships.html">http://www.auburn.edu/scholarship/nonresident-freshman-scholarships.html</a><br />Graduate Fellowships:<br /><a href="http://www.auburn.edu/scholarship/graduate-fellowships.html">http://www.auburn.edu/scholarship/graduate-fellowships.html</a></span>chaluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13884156057697557874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458624715114324405.post-38627712653366878642010-01-09T22:32:00.003-08:002010-01-09T22:33:30.881-08:00Residential Fellowships at the Institute for Historical Studies<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://freestudiesabroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/residential-fellowships-at-institute.html"><br /></a> </h3> Residential Fellowships at the Institute for Historical Studies, University of Texas at Austin<br /><br />The Institute for Historical Studies at the University of Texas at Austin welcomes applicants at all ranks for residential fellowships for 2010-11. The theme for the year will be "Power and Place." For more information about the theme, the fellowships and the Institute for Historical Studies, please see:<span class="fullpost"><br /><br /><a href="http://www.utexas.edu/cola/insts/historicalstudies/">http://www.utexas.edu/cola/insts/historicalstudies/</a><br /><br />For further information or queries, please contact the IHS Director, Julie Hardwick, at: historyinstitute@ austin.utexas. edu<br /><br />Julie Hardwick<br />Professor & Director of the Institute for Historical Studies<br />Department of History<br />1 Univ Sta B7000<br />University of Texas at Austin<br />Austin, TX 78712<br />(512) 475-7221<br /><a href="http://www.utexas.edu/cola/insts/historicalstudies/">http://www.utexas.edu/cola/insts/historicalstudies/</a></span>chaluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13884156057697557874noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458624715114324405.post-58410314036486335512010-01-09T22:32:00.002-08:002010-01-09T22:33:19.720-08:00University of Rhode Island (URI) Undergraduate Scholarships for International Freshman Applicants<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://freestudiesabroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/university-of-rhode-island-uri.html"><br /></a> </h3> Our 12,800 undergraduates and 2500 graduate students come from across the United States and, currently, from 64 different countries around the world. Our safe, rural campus is only 10 minutes from the ocean, located on the northeast coast of the U.S. and easily accessible to such major cities as Boston (90 minutes north) and New York City (less than 3 hours south). From campus, students can take public bus transportation to Kingston’s Amtrak train station (1 mile from campus) and to Rhode Island’s T.F. Green International Airport (20 minutes north of campus).<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />URI offers merit scholarships to international freshmen applicants. These applicants must apply by the early action deadline of December 1, 2009. The scholarships range in amounts from $5,000 to $12,000 per year. Please check our admission web site for details on the application process and the costs of attending. Go to this site and<br />click into “international admission” (<a href="http://www.uri.edu/admission">www.uri.edu/admission</a>).<br /><br />URI offers more than 80 majors in our seven degree-granting colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business Administration (AACSB accredited), Engineering (with ABET accredited programs), Environment & Life Sciences, Human Science and Services, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Our newest major is a four year Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science, which prepares students to work in the field of research,<br />development, marketing, manufacturing and sales in the global pharmaceutical industry.<br /><br />Our regular freshmen application deadline for fall 2010 admission is February 1st. Our early action, non-binding freshmen deadline is December 1, 2009 and we encourage you to apply by this early action deadline if you are interested in Pharmacy or Nursing as a major, or if you are interested in being considered for our merit scholarship. (URI now uses the Common Application. See our website for specific<br />information on completing this application and the URI Common Application Supplement.)<br /><br />For questions, contact:<br /><br />Nancy Stricklin<br />Admission Advisor<br />University of Rhode Island<br />nancys@uri.edu</span>chaluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13884156057697557874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458624715114324405.post-28752444314486981052010-01-09T22:32:00.001-08:002010-01-09T22:32:53.072-08:00CfA: University of Evansville EducationUSA Scholarship<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://freestudiesabroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/cfa-university-of-evansville.html"><br /></a> </h3> The University of Evansville, in partnership with EducationUSA, is again offering an OSEAS Scholarship of $14,000 per academic year to undergraduate students nominated by EducationUSA advisors worldwide (one per center).<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />This scholarship is guaranteed with 2 conditions: students are academically admissible to the University of Evansville and they submit the nomination form from the EducationUSA advisor. Students lacking English proficiency may begin in the University’s Intensive English Center. The University of Evansville is proud to have been a nominee for the Best U.S. Institutional Partner award at the 25th anniversary of USBT celebration at the NAFSA conference in Washington D.C., May 2009.<br /><br />UE again ranks highly with U.S. News and World Report as top 10 “overall”, 2nd in the “best value” category and 6th in this year’s newest category of “universities with a commitment to teaching”. In addition, the University’s civil engineering program is ranked #1 in the U.S. among small universities by the American Society of Civil<br />Engineers. All engineering programs hold ABET accreditation and the School of Business, AACSB international accreditation.<br /><br />Email Bev Fowler at bf28@evansville. edu for more information.</span>chaluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13884156057697557874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458624715114324405.post-78338349366456546312010-01-09T22:31:00.001-08:002010-01-09T22:32:42.064-08:00Postdoc Religious Studies (1,0 fte) - University of Groningen - Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://freestudiesabroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/postdoc-religious-studies-10-fte.html"><br /></a> </h3> Job description<br /><br />The postdoc position is part of the larger research framework that addresses 'The Transformation of the Religious Field since 1800'. Preference will be given to candidates whose research focuses on the relationship between modernization and religion. Projects may investigate discursive changes in the status of religion in Western societies, interactions between religious systems and other systems (such as the natural sciences, philosophy, politics, law, art, etc.), or related dynamics of modernization. The candidate will need to hold a PhD in the Academic Study of Religion or in a related discipline. She/he will have demonstrated high-standing academic skills in her/his PhD dissertation and in subsequent publications, and she/he will have an international network of scholarly contacts.The candidate will be<br />expected to contribute to the research activities in the Department of Religious Studies of the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies, as well as to applications for research grants on national and international levels. She/he may also be asked to contribute to teaching in the BA and MA program.<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />Requirements<br /><br />A PhD in the Academic Study of Religion or in a related discipline- demonstrated high-standing academic skills in her/his PhD dissertation and in subsequent publications- excellent command of the English language.<br /><br />Conditions of employment<br /><br />The University of Groningen offers a salary dependent on qualifications and work experience with a minimum of € 3195 till a maximum of € 4374 (scale 11) gross per month for a full-time position. The appointment is temporary for three years;<br />starting as soon as possible.<br /><br />Organisation<br /><br />University of Groningen<br />Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies<br /><br />The Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies is one of the oldest faculties of the University of Groningen. The faculty is located in a historic building in the heart of the city of Groningen. The faculty is small, full of atmosphere, and is nationally and internationally renowned for its high quality of teaching and research.Through its Centre for Religious Studies (CRS), the Groningen faculty carries out multi- and interdisciplinary research into ancient and living religions. Research focuses on the philology, literature, iconography, history, philosophy, anthropology and theology of these religions.<br /><br />Additional information<br /><br />More information can be obtained by Prof. Kocku von Stuckrad, e-mail:<br />c.k.m.von.stuckrad@ rug.nl<br />Please note that the interviews will be held on 19 January 2010. Your application should include a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae (including a list of publications) and a sketch of current research interests.</span>chaluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13884156057697557874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458624715114324405.post-42178896052675752602010-01-09T22:31:00.000-08:002010-01-09T22:32:10.822-08:00Graduate Fellowships in Sustainability Science - Resilience and Adaptation Program (RAP), University Of Alaska Fairbanks<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://freestudiesabroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/graduate-fellowships-in-sustainability.html"><br /></a> </h3> Applications are invited by RAP for PhD and masters degree fellowships. PhD fellowships provide $30,000 per year stipend, tuition waiver, health insurance, international internship travel funding, and a computer. Fellowships for the masters degree offer the same with a lower stipend.<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />The Resilience and Adaptation Program is an interdisciplinary graduate program, focusing on global-to-local sustainability in times of rapid change. Resilience, vulnerability, adaptation, and transformation of social-ecological systems serve as central concepts in exploring societal challenges in a changing world. RAP integrates natural and social sciences, engineering, and medicine to discover innovative and<br />effective strategies for adaptation. Alaska, northern regions, and other areas provide the basis for “basic” and “applied” research in climate change, food security, adaptive co-management of ecosystem services, indigenous resilience, alternative energy, and rural-urban issues. The program currently includes a community of 45 graduate students and faculty from across the UAF campus. RAP PhD fellowships are funded through the Integrative Graduate Education and Research<br />Traineeship (IGERT) Program of the US National Science Foundation. RAP prepares students for positions of leadership in academia, research institutes, government agencies, non-government organizations, and indigenous organizations. The core curriculum of RAP involves coursework in theory and methods, an international internship experience, thesis research, and participation in special seminars, workshops, and conferences. RAP builds on existing graduate programs at UAF in ecology, biology and wildlife, natural resources management, indigenous studies, anthropology, resource economics, political science, geology, geophysics, engineering, interdisciplinary studies, and other relevant disciplines to address sustainability using a systems framework. Minorities are encouraged to apply.<br /><br />RAP offers:<br />- IGERT Fellowships available only to U.S. PhD students;<br />- Other PhD and Masters fellowships through various UAF programs;<br />- Teaching and research assistantships for PhD and Masters students;<br />- Funding for an international internship experience to broaden disciplinary perspectives;<br />- Student offices with other RAP students;<br />- Interaction and learning in a community of students and faculty from<br />different disciplines interested in sustainability and rapid change.<br /><br />Target date for applications is February 1st. For more information please visit our website, www.uaf.edu/ rap or write fyrap@uaf.edu. The Resilience and Adaptation program of the University of Alaska Fairbanks is in the process of recruiting students to join our program for the 2010 academic year.<br /><br />Ellen Weiser<br />RAP Coordinator<br />Rm #126, Arctic Health, UAF<br />907-474-7987<br />ellen.weiser@ alaska.edu</span>chaluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13884156057697557874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458624715114324405.post-13707478737492147182010-01-09T22:23:00.000-08:002010-01-09T22:31:51.626-08:00CfP: Southern Conference on Slavic Studies, Gainesville FL<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://freestudiesabroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/cfp-southern-conference-on-slavic.html"><br /></a> </h3> Southern Conference on Slavic Studies<br />March 25-27, 2010<br />Gainesville, Florida<br /><br />The 48th annual meeting of the Southern Conference on Slavic Studies (SCSS) will take place in Gainesville, FL on March 25-27, 2010. The conference, hosted by the University of Florida, will be held at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center. The special conference rate is $135 per night. The hotel can be reached by phone at: 1-352-371-3600. Reservations can be made at 1-800-HILTONS, <a href="http://www.hilton.com/">www.hilton.com</a> (group code SVC). In addition to the regular panels, there will be a special plenary roundtable session devoted to: "Gas Wars, Colored Revolutions, and Media Politics in Russia and the `Near Abroad´"<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />Leading scholars of Russian and Ukrainian politics will gather to assess the state of and prospects for relations between Russia, Europe, and the Russian "Near Abroad."<br />Following the plenary session, Professor Mark von Hagen will deliver the keynote address, "History Wars: Memory and Geopolitics in Eastern Europe," at the Friday night banquet.<br /><br />The deadline for panel and paper proposals for the conference is January 15, 2010.<br /><br />Papers from all humanities and social science disciplines are welcome and encouraged, as is a focus on countries other than Russia/USSR. Whole panel proposals (chair, three papers, discussant) are preferred, but proposals for individual papers are also welcome. Whole panel proposals should include the titles of each individual paper as well as a proposed title for the panel itself and identifying information<br />(including email addresses and institutional affiliations) for all participants. Proposals for individual papers should include email contact, institutional affiliation, and a brief (one paragraph) abstract to guide the program committee in the assembly of panels.<br /><br />Please indicate any AV equipment you require. Email (preferably) your proposal to Sharon Kowalsky at sharon_kowalsky@ tamu-commerce. edu, or send it by conventional post to:<br /><br />Dr. Sharon Kowalsky<br />Department of History<br />Texas A&M University-Commerce<br />PO Box 3011<br />Commerce, TX 75429</span>chaluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13884156057697557874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458624715114324405.post-37035075817268638882010-01-09T22:22:00.005-08:002010-01-09T22:31:35.129-08:00Master of Laws Program in the Law of the United States (LL.M. LOTUS)<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://freestudiesabroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/master-of-laws-program-in-law-of-united.html"><br /></a> </h3> The University of Baltimore School of Law offers a Master of Laws program in the Law of the United States (LL.M. LOTUS). This nine-month degree program is designed for law graduates who earned their first degree in law outside the U.S. and seek to become familiar with American law and the legal system. Students educated in 26 countries from across the globe have enrolled. The School of Law provides a robust week-long orientation, excellent education with academic support services, and career services after graduation.<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />University of Baltimore is located in Marylandabout an hour from Washington, D.C., an attractive location for the study of law and for Optional Practical Training for graduates. The School of Law is now accepting applications for admission to the 2010-11 LL.M. LOTUS program. Each year, the School of Law offers partial scholarships to<br />a small number of LL.M. students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. Detailed information about it is posted on <a href="http://www.law.ubalt.edu/lotus">http://www.law.ubalt.edu/lotus</a>.<br /><br />Jane E. Schukoske<br />Director, Master of Laws Program in the Law of the United States<br />University of Baltimore School of Law<br />1420 North Charles St., LC202<br />Baltimore, MD 21218 USA<br />E-mail: jschukoske@ubalt. edu<br />Tel.: 001-410-837- 6761<br /><br />Visit <a href="http://www.law.ubalt.edu/lotus">www.law.ubalt.edu/lotus</a></span>chaluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13884156057697557874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458624715114324405.post-25701899272474093672010-01-09T22:22:00.004-08:002010-01-09T22:23:12.462-08:00Fellowships for 2010 - 2011 University of Notre Dame - Center for Philosophy of Religion<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://freestudiesabroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/fellowships-for-2010-2011-university-of.html"><br /></a> </h3> The Center for Philosophy of Religion at the University of Notre Dame announces up to five fellowships for the 2010 - 2011 academic year: the Alvin Plantinga Fellowship ($60,000), awarded to a distinguished senior scholar; up to two Research Fellowships ($40,000 - $50,000, depending on rank); the Frederick J. Crosson Fellowship ($45,000) reserved for foreign scholars and those outside the field of philosophy; and one Visiting Graduate Fellowship ($18,000) awarded to a graduate student in philosophy who is working on a dissertation in the philosophy of religion and who would profit from spending a year at the Center. All Fellows will receive up to $2,000 reimbursement for moving expenses, as well as up to $2,000 for research-related expenses. The Plantinga Fellow and the Research Fellows may have the option of teaching one course in philosophy per semester as well. Those who do teach receive up to an additional $7,500 annually.<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />Applicants should send the following materials to Michael Rea, Director, Center for Philosophy of Religion, 418 Malloy Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556:<br /><br />1. A complete curriculum vitae.<br />2. Three letters of recommendation.<br />3. A statement of no more than three pages (double-spaced) specifying the fellowship for which you are applying and describing the project on which you would like to work while at the Center.<br />4. One published or unpublished paper.<br /><br />Application Deadline: February 1, 2010<br /><br />You may apply for more than one fellowship for which you are<br />eligible.E-mail: jzurawsk@nd. edu<br />Website: <a href="http://www.nd.edu/%7Ecprelig/">http://www.nd.edu/~cprelig/</a></span>chaluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13884156057697557874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458624715114324405.post-50727719956780868962010-01-09T22:22:00.003-08:002010-01-09T22:22:55.849-08:00Temple University - Post-doctoral Fellowship Interdisciplinary Humanities or Social Sciences<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://freestudiesabroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/temple-university-post-doctoral.html"><br /></a> </h3> Application Deadline: January 25, 2010<br /><br />The Center for the Humanities at Temple supports the work of talented new voices in interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching in the humanities and humanistic social sciences. We invite applications for the External Humanities Fellowship program in 2010-11, renewable for a second year. Fellows pursue their own research, participate in the activities of the Center, and teach one course per semester, with no teaching in the first semester. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong interdisciplinary research potential and show evidence of exemplary teaching.<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />Applicants must have the Ph.D. in hand and be no more than three years beyond the degree on the application deadline. Application materials include: letter of interest, c.v., sample of scholarly work, three letters of reference, and a 2-page proposal for an interdisciplinary course in the humanities you would like to teach. Materials may be submitted electronically. Confidential letters of reference must come directly from the recommender. Please attach your application as a PDF (or Word) document and direct tochat@temple. edu.<br /><br />Print applications should be addressed to:<br /><br />Prof. Peter M. Logan, Director<br />Center for the Humanities at Temple<br />10th Floor, Gladfelter Hall (025-45)<br />1115 West Berks Street<br />Philadelphia, PA 19122-6089<br /><br />Further information: <a href="http://www.temple.edu/humanities">http://www.temple.edu/humanities</a>.<br />Inquiries: chat@temple. edu.<br /><br />Temple University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups.<br /><br />Contact Info:<br />Prof. Peter M. Logan, Director<br />Center for the Humanities at Temple<br />10th Floor, Gladfelter Hall (025-45)<br />1115 West Berks Street<br />Philadelphia, PA 19122-6089<br />Email: chat@temple. edu<br /><br />Website: <a href="http://www.temple.edu/humanities">http://www.temple.edu/humanities</a></span>chaluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13884156057697557874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458624715114324405.post-48887012043390884212010-01-09T22:22:00.001-08:002010-01-09T22:22:34.021-08:00University of Maine - Sustainability Solutions Initiative Postdoctoral Fellows Program<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://freestudiesabroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/university-of-maine-sustainability.html"><br /></a> </h3> The University of Maine is launching a national search for Postdoctoral Sustainability Science Fellows. The successful candidates will join a new Sustainability Solutions Initiative (SSI) funded by a 5-year, $20 million NSF EPSCoR grant.<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />SSI includes a team of 30 faculty from a range of disciplines and multiple academic institutions statewide. SSI's transformative research program integrates coupled natural and human systems modeling, stakeholder engagement, and solutions-oriented research activities. Organized under a theme of landscape change, SSI supports multiple research projects focused on urbanization, forest ecosystem management, and climate change. Collectively, these projects speak to various sustainability science challenges and present a unique opportunity to advance the field of sustainability science. A major thrust of SSI is to produce a new generation of scientists who are<br />equipped to work across disciplinary boundaries and adept at collaborative, problem-solving work that spans research and practice.<br /><br />SSI is recruiting a cohort of 4 Postdoctoral Fellows with tentative start dates ranging from February 2010 to April 2010. These initial appointments will be for a one-year duration with an opportunity for renewal. Concurrent SSI recruitment initiatives are seeking applications for 20 to 25 Doctoral Fellows and 4 faculty positions.<br /><br />Responsibilities: As a cohort, the 4 Postdoctoral Fellows will serve an integrative function to the overall SSI. We seek postdoctoral fellows who can align themselves with one or more ongoing research teams and are willing to assume broader, integrative research responsibilities. The postdoctoral fellows will be expected to<br />participate in ongoing team projects and SSI-wide research activities, such as statewide sustainability problem assessments within the areas of urbanization, forest ecosystem management, climate change, and stakeholder engagement. Core research responsibilities will include planning and completion of research projects, preparation of manuscripts for publication in collaboration with SSI researchers, and<br />presentation of research findings at public and professional meetings. The cohort will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of SSI curricula and mentoring programs for graduate and undergraduate students.<br /><br />Qualifications: A Ph.D. with specialization in biological or earth sciences, communication, engineering, mathematics, natural resource management, public policy, social sciences or a closely related technical or scientific discipline is required by the time of appointment. Preference will be given to candidates with experience<br />working on interdisciplinary research teams.<br /><br />Applications: Candidates must demonstrate the capacity to support their research programs, produce high-quality scholarship and publications, and advance the SSI research program. Applications must include all of the following materials for consideration: (1) a written statement (2-3 pages) that summarizes both the candidate's research goals and interests in sustainability science and the<br />candidate's capacity and plan for completing the Fellowship responsibilities; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) undergraduate and graduate transcripts; (4) a sample of research (e.g., peer-reviewed publication) ; and (5) names and contact information of three professional references. Please send materials in PDF form to<br />hallsworth@maine. edu or in hard copy form to Ruth Hallsworth, Mitchell Center for Environmental and Watershed Research, 5710 Norman Smith Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469. Review of applications will begin December 18, 2009. For more details on SSI, visit the project website at: <a href="http://www.umaine.edu/sustainabilitysolutions/">http://www.umaine.edu/sustainabilitysolutions/</a><br /><br />The University of Maine is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer committed to maintaining an intellectually and culturally diverse faculty and staff.<br /><br />Kathleen P. Bell<br />Associate Professor<br /><br />School of Economics<br />5782 Winslow Hall, Room 200<br />University of Maine<br />Orono, ME 04469-5782<br />(207) 581-3156 (Phone)<br />(207) 581-4278 (Facsimile)<br />kathleen.p.bell@ umit.maine. edu</span>chaluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13884156057697557874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458624715114324405.post-40868493504247572512010-01-09T22:21:00.002-08:002010-01-09T22:22:15.229-08:00CfA: Fellowships, The Ohio State University - The Center for Historical Research<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://freestudiesabroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/cfa-fellowships-ohio-state-university.html"><br /></a> </h3> The Center for Historical Research brings together faculty, students, and the general public to examine the historical foundation and development of critical issues of global importance. The Center offers resident fellowships for senior and junior faculty, as well as those completing dissertations. We also invite members of the academic community and independent scholars to make presentations at our seminars.<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />For the academic years 2009-2011, we are studying, "The Intersection of Diaspora, Immigration, and Gender in World History." We believe that a gendered analysis of group migrations may reveal new patterns in diaspora and immigration history, shed light on specific migrations, and bridge the historiographical gap between diaspora and immigration histories. A gendered analysis of group migrations may help us better differentiate the meaning of forced and voluntary migrations, and the processes by which people maintained, discarded, and transformed their cultures, and their host cultures.<br /><br />For the 2010-2011 academic year we are conducting a fellowship competition and seeking presenters whose research falls in the period from the19th century to the present. We invite scholars from all disciplines, studying any peoples and geographic area(s) relevant to our program. Application information for fellowships can be found on our website, <a href="http://chr.osu.edu/">http://chr.osu.edu/</a>, and are due by FEBRUARY 1, 2010. Those interested in making presentations at the seminars should contact the CHR director, Alan Gallay, at osuchr@osu.edu. The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.<br /><br />Alan Gallay<br />The Center for Historical Research<br />The Ohio State University<br />Dulles Hall 253<br />230 W. 17th Ave.<br />Columbus, OH 43210<br /><br />Email: osuchr@osu.edu<br />Visit the website at <a href="http://chr.osu.edu/">http://chr.osu.edu/</a></span>chaluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13884156057697557874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458624715114324405.post-1400972254027782182010-01-09T22:21:00.001-08:002010-01-09T22:21:49.560-08:00CLAKE Junior Research Fellowship in American Politics or History<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://freestudiesabroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/clake-junior-research-fellowship-in.html"><br /></a> </h3> CLAKE Junior Research Fellowship in American Politics or History<br />University of Oxford - The Queen's College<br /><br />The Governing Body invites applications from graduates of any university for election to the Clake Junior Research Fellowship in American Politics or History. The successful candidate will take up the Fellowship on 1 October 2010.<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />Junior research fellowships are intended to support those at an early stage of their academic careers, and will normally be awarded to candidates who have recently completed their doctoral research, or are close to completion. Candidates must not have accumulated more than six years in full-time postgraduate study of research, nor have already held a research fellowship elsewhere.<br /><br />The basic stipend of the Fellowship, which is pensionable under the Universities Superannuation Scheme, is currently £17,092. The Fellow will be entitled to free rooms in College (or in approved cases to an allowance of £3,444 in lieu), and to free meals in College. The Fellow may, with the leave of the Governing Body, engage in teaching up to a maximum of six hours weekly and, if teaching, would normally be<br />expected to give priority to the College's own teaching needs.<br /><br />The closing date for applications is 29th January 2010. Further details are available on the College website at <a href="http://www.queens.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/">http://www.queens.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/</a> or from the Academic Administrator, The Queen's College, Oxford OX1 4AW, (e-mail: particulars@ queens.ox. ac.uk)<br /></span>chaluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13884156057697557874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458624715114324405.post-26277387516859627512010-01-09T22:20:00.002-08:002010-01-09T22:21:26.007-08:00PhD position in Energy Technology with special emphasis on Electric Power Engineering at Luleå University of Technology<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://freestudiesabroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/phd-position-in-energy-technology-with.html"><br /></a> </h3> Electric power engineering at Luleå University of Technology, Skellefteå Campus, see link below, is a small but very successful group that is specialized among others in power quality and power-line communication. The group is among the leading groups worldwide in power quality and has initiated several new research directions within this area. Integration of windpower in the electric power system is one of those directions where the group is leading new initiatives both in Sweden and in the rest of the world.<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />We are looking for a PhD student for an industry-sponsored project on harmonics and windpower. The project is part of the VindForsk program, see link below. The aim of the project is to map the various harmonic issues related with increasing amounts of windpower connected to the power system. The project consists of a combination of measurements and simulations. The measurements will be performed in cooperation with Skellefteå Kraft; cooperation with over network operators, windpower producers and manufacturers is also part of the project.<br /><br />The main work is to be conducted at Luleå University of Technology in Skellefteå <br /><br />Qualifications and bases of assessment<br /><br />Degree of Master of Science in Engineering or Degree of Master of Science (One Year)/ Degree of Master of Science (Two Years) with a specialisation suitable for the research in Electric Power Engineering (e.g. Electronics, Energy Engineering, Engineering Physics or similar specialisations). Applicants having acquired chiefly equivalent qualifications in some other way will be considered eligible.<br /><br />Information<br /><br />For further information, please contact Professor Math Bollen, 0240-79551, math.bollen@ltu.se <br /><br />Application<br /><br />Application marked with the correct Reference no. together with CV, copies of degree certificates and other documents that the applicant wants to refer to, is to be sent to Luleå University of Technology, The Registry secretary, SE-971 87 Luleå or by e-mail to registrator@ltu.se<br /><br />Reference no: 2680-09 </span>chaluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13884156057697557874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458624715114324405.post-24746712308858019512010-01-09T22:20:00.001-08:002010-01-09T22:20:38.392-08:00PhD Position in Material Mechanics at Luleå University of Technology<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://freestudiesabroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/phd-position-in-material-mechanics-at.html"><br /></a> </h3> The research within the Division of Material Mechanics ranges from simulation and modelling of chains of manufacturing processes, individual processes to material modelling. This can support the integrated design of manufacturing process and product. Of particular interest is material modelling as it is crucial when simulating manufacturing processes as they often cause changes in the material structure and corresponding changes in the material response. Physical based models and particularly multiscale models for the material behaviour can also support the design of materials for improved mechanical properties.<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />Available research project: <br /><br />Optimisation of Induction Heating Process<br /><br />The aim for this project is to develop optimisation strategies and tools for simulation driven design pertaining to induction heating processes used in applications for hot forming as well as heat treatment in welded aerospace components. Developed tools will consist of one simpler tool to evaluate the technical possibility to apply induction heating for a given case in the early design phase. The other is a more advanced optimisation tool. This part of the project will utilise developments in an on-going project at the division Material Mechanics where induction heating models are developed. The work is also part of the Faste Laboratory at Ltu.<br /><br />Qualifications<br /><br />The PhD candidates should have 240 credits of which 60 credits on an advanced level within Mechanical engineering, Applied physics, Civil engineering or equivalent. The candidates should also be excellent in written and oral communication in Swedish or in English. Knowledge about FEM and/or advanced computational and optimisation methods is a merit as well as a high quality and relevant student diploma work. Knowledge of the Swedish language can also be of importance since part of the work will be carried out in close co-operation with industry.<br /><br />For further information, please contact Prof. Lars-Erik Lindgren, Luleå University of Technology, tel: 0920-49 1306, e-mail:lars-erik.lindgren@ltu.se<br /><br />Application, marked with ref. no. 2772-09 together with CV, copies of degree certificates and other documents that the applicant wants to refer to, is to be sent to Luleå University of Technology, Registrator, SE-971 87 Luleå, Sweden, or by e-mail to: registrator@ltu.se<br /><br />Reference no. 2772-09 </span>chaluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13884156057697557874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458624715114324405.post-86151656594927536682010-01-09T22:18:00.001-08:002010-01-09T22:21:08.253-08:00PhD Student Position in Signal Processing at Luleå University of Technology<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://freestudiesabroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/phd-student-position-in-signal.html"><br /></a> </h3> The Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering (CSEE) at Luleå University of Technology (LTU), Sweden, has a position available as PhD student (doktorand) in the area of Segmentation and Geometric Analysis of Machine Vision Data for Particle Size Measurement of Bulk Material.<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />Background<br />The thesis research is part of an ongoing framework of 3D machine vision research in automated online particle size measurement at Luleå University of Technology. The application area covers a broad range of applications in industry with a current focus in the mining and aggregates industries. The research goal is to develop prototype measurement products that can facilitate a transformation in process feedback and automatic control optimizations in blasting, crushing, agglomeration, and other processes that modify particle size. These optimizations will in turn facilitate a transformation in energy efficiency and product size quality in these industries.<br /><br />The current research is based on 3D range data of bulk material (piled particulate material) either on conveyor belt or in the bucket of an excavator. The 3D range data is currently obtained from laser triangulation or laser scanners but is not restricted to these technologies. Evaluation of new technologies for fast 3D range sensing in outdoor and larger scale is expected.<br /><br />The research framework has established automated segmentation and classification strategies for identifying, classifying, and sizing individual particles in a pile and the thesis research will predominately focus on algorithms and analysis around two key objectives;<br /><br />Development of robust automated segmentation strategies that are easily adapted across a wide range of material types (pellets, rocks, limestone, iron ore, coal etc.)<br /><br />Investigation of the processes that bias the visible of a particle pile and the relationship to the pile size distribution.<br /><br />The research will likely require; advances in morphological image segmentation, algorithmic development in interpreting the geometry and topology of the 3D range data, mathematical modeling of piled particulate material, and possibly fusion of different measurement sources.<br /><br />Research setup<br />The research is coordinated by Luleå University of Technology in conjunction with the ProcessIT Innovations industrial collaboration centre and will involve a number of industrial projects to demonstrate the research and solve industry problems. The candidate will join an emerging group in Industrial Image Analysis within the department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. Close collaboration with industrial and commercial partners will occur in order to ensure successful demonstration projects. The industry and commercial partners will contribute knowledge in the application area, machine vision techniques, and integration of the prototype solutions so that the candidate can focus predominantly on analysis and solving open research questions.<br /><br />Candidate(s) profile<br />The candidate(s) should either have a background in mathematics, computer science and/or electrical engineering with good knowledge in several of the following areas; image processing, algorithms, computational geometry and numerical analysis. In addition, programming skills in Matlab and C/C++ are required during the course of the thesis work.<br /><br />Information<br />For further information, please contact: Matthew Thurley, +46-920- 492360, matthew.thurley@ltu.se, or Johan Carlsson, +46-920-92517, Johan.Carlson@ltu.se. You can also visit our homepage <a href="http://www.ltu.se/csee">http://www.ltu.se/csee</a><br /><br />Application<br />The application must include personal letter, CV, university transcripts (tests/grades record), and contact details of at least two references. Send<br />in your application marked with the reference no 2780-09 to Luleå University of Technology, The Registry secretary, SE-971 87 LULEÅ, or by e-mail to<br />registrator@ltu.se.</span>chaluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13884156057697557874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458624715114324405.post-20744300002360392032010-01-09T22:18:00.000-08:002010-01-09T22:19:22.520-08:00Internships at Palo Alto Research Center (PARC), USA<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://freestudiesabroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/internships-at-palo-alto-research.html"><br /></a> </h3> We invite highly qualified graduate, undergraduate, and MBA students to apply to our internship program. As one of the most prolific innovation centers in the world, PARC offers a truly exceptional experience. For more about PARC (including milestones, focus areas, and more), please visit <a href="http://www.parc.com/">http://www.parc.com</a><span class="fullpost"><br /><br />We value the fresh perspectives interns bring, so our interns are fully integrated into the daily activities of PARC's highly collaborative, multidisciplinary culture. Interns have the opportunity to work with leading researchers in the physical, computer, biological, and social sciences; engage in different stages of the research and business-development pipeline; present their ideas; and receive authorship on publications and/or patents.<br /><br />To apply to the program: <a href="http://www.parc.com/internship">http://www.parc.com/internship</a><br /><br />To share this with your online network (short URL): http://bit.ly/ parcinternship<br /><br />Link to a flyer you can post on campus job boards and other locations.<br /><a href="http://www.parc.com/about/careers/internship_parc.pdf">http://www.parc.com/about/careers/internship_parc.pdf</a></span>chaluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13884156057697557874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458624715114324405.post-32884223442980608472010-01-09T22:14:00.000-08:002010-01-09T22:18:52.236-08:00PhD Position in Journalism at Universita della Svizzera italiana<span class="post-labels"></span><h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://freestudiesabroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/phd-position-in-journalism-at.html"><br /></a> </h3> Position call for PhD candidate in Journalism and collaborator for the Media and Communication Service<br /><br />Requirements:<br />- Master degree in Journalism or Communication<br />- Expertise in journalistic writing and editing<br />- Know-how in the use of new technologies and web publishing<br />- Languages:<br />- English mother tongue<br />- Very good understanding of Italian<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />Duties:<br />The selected candidate will be required to:<br />- Work 50% for the Media and Communication Service of the Universita della Svizzera italiana<br />- Collaborate in research activities of the European Journalism Observatory (<a href="http://www.ejo.ch/">www.ejo.ch</a>)<br /><br />Research topic:<br />The PhD research will focus on journalism: the topic will be defined in detail together with prof. Stephan Russ-Mohl, director of the PhD thesis.<br /><br />Job description at the Media and Communication Service:<br />- Writing and editing of English texts: press releases, newsletter, web<br />- Internal and external communication<br />- Cooperation in the organization of events<br />- Creation and management of mailing lists<br />- Management of online resources<br /><br />The usual contractual conditions for PhD students of the Universita della Svizzera italiana will apply.<br /><br />Please send your Application Letter and CV to press@usi.ch.<br />Deadline: December 11th, 2009<br /></span>chaluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13884156057697557874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458624715114324405.post-8815092608506797632010-01-09T22:13:00.001-08:002010-01-09T22:17:50.153-08:00CfA: Test!0 International Festival of Student Theatre and Multimedia<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://freestudiesabroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/cfa-test0-international-festival-of.html"><br /></a> </h3> Call for participation [Test!0 International Festival of Student Theatre and Multimedia 2010]<br /><br />We are happy to invite all interested artists and artistic groups working on universities to submit their works and projects for Test!0 The upcoming Festival of Student Theatre and Multimedia Test! will take place from 22nd till March 27th 2010. in Zagreb, Croatia. The deadline for submissions is December 31st 2009.<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />All the necessary infos and the application forms you can find on: <a href="http://www.test.hr/">www.test.hr</a><br /><br />Kind regards,<br />Test! team</span>chaluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13884156057697557874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458624715114324405.post-51738883769848447802010-01-09T22:13:00.000-08:002010-01-09T22:14:28.676-08:00CfP: From Teaching to Learning: Current Trends in ELT, South East Europe<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://freestudiesabroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/cfp-from-teaching-to-learning-current.html"><br /></a> </h3> *SOUTH** EAST EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY** *<br /><br />*Faculty of Languages, Cultures and Communications*<br /><br />*Department of English Language and Literature and the Language Centre*<br /><br />*We are pleased to announce** that an international conference: **FROM TEACHING TO LEARNING: CURRENT TRENDS IN ELT** will **be held in Tetovo, Macedonia, 9-11 April**,** 2010**.*<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />CALL FOR PAPERS<br /><br />English language teachers in Macedonia and in the Balkans generally face many challenges in teaching English as a Foreign Language. Traditional teaching methodologies have, over the past few years, come increasingly under scrutiny and teachers have had to adapt to new teaching models which emphasize active, task-based learning and which integrate modern technologies into the classroom. New trends in teaching constantly challenge educators and it is only through dialogue with fellow practitioners that educators can themselves learn and develop their professional skills. Conferences are obviously a good opportunity to foster a continuing professional dialogue amongst English language teachers.<br /><br />This is why, in the eighth year of its operation, South East European University now invites proposals for an international conference to be held in Tetovo, on the theme: *“FROM TEACHING TO LEARNING: CURRENT TRENDS IN ELT” *. The aim of this conference is to bring together English language teachers from South East Europe and elsewhere to exchange views and present research on the many issues and challenges ELT professionals face in the context of modern trends in education. This conference will be an excellent opportunity for classroom practitioners to learn and share ideas, research findings and teaching philosophies.<br /><br />*The conference objectives are: *<br /><br />* *<br /><br />§ To exchange ideas about current teaching methods<br /><br />§ To explore issues related to learner autonomy<br /><br />§ To narrow the gap between teaching and research<br /><br />§ To review the role of English Language in a changing world<br /><br />§ To examine new trends in ELT<br /><br />* *<br /><br />* *<br /><br />The conference organisers welcome proposals which fall within the broad areas of:<br /><br />*1. **Applied **Linguistics* **<br /><br />*2. **Second Language Acquisition* * *<br /><br />*3. **ELT Methodology*<br /><br />* *<br /><br />*Potential delegates may wish to consider sending proposals in the following areas (but please note that this is not an exhaustive list): *English for Specific Purposes, Assessment and Testing, Course Design and Needs Analysis, Classroom Management, Relationship between L1 and L2, Literature and ELT, The role of culture in ELT, Technology in the EFL Classroom.<br /><br />*We invite the following types of proposals:*<br /><br />*A) **Paper:* (30 minutes) which includes 20 minute presentation and 10 minutes question/answer time. It should discuss what the presenter is doing or has done in relation to theory and practice.<br /><br />*B) **Workshop*: (40 minutes) The workshop leader should aim to involve the participants in activities which help the participants solve problems or develop specific teaching techniques. A step by step procedure of the workshop along with a short description of activities should be outlined.<br /><br />* *<br /><br />*While writing the paper/workshop outline please keep the following points in mind:*<br /><br />1. In general, presentations should draw on practical classroom experiences.<br /><br />2. Preference will be given to papers which aim to explore new trends in ELT from a theoretical and practical standpoint.<br /><br />3. Don’t forget to include your contact details and affiliation with your proposal.<br /><br />*Please send proposals (special form) to the following e-mail address: *<br /><br />*conference@ seeu.edu. mk*<br /><br />* *<br /><br />*Deadline for Proposals: Friday 18th December 2009*<br /><br />************ *<br /><br />*<br />*<br /><br />*FROM TEACHING TO LEARNING**: CURRENT TRENDS IN ELT*<br /><br />* *<br /><br />*South East European University, 9-11 April 2010***<br /><br />* *<br /><br />*PRESENTER’S PROPOSAL FORM*<br /><br />(BLOCK LETTERS PLEASE)<br /><br />Name:<br /><br />*___________ _________ _________ _____** *<br /><br />Institution:<br />____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _<br /><br />Off. No: ____________ _________ _________ __* *<br /><br />Cell Phone: ____________ _________ ___<br /><br />Fax No: ____________ __* *<br /><br />Email: ____________ _________ _________ _________ ____<br /><br />Address:____ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________<br /><br />ABSTRACT<br /><br />(Approximately 200 words)<br /><br />TITLE:<br />____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _<br /><br />(Not more than 10 words)</span>chaluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13884156057697557874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458624715114324405.post-49684698412798221492010-01-09T22:12:00.000-08:002010-01-09T22:13:21.622-08:00Scholarships for English MA at Clark University<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://freestudiesabroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/scholarships-for-english-ma-at-clark.html"><br /></a> </h3> *Clark University's Department of English seeks qualified candidates for its M.A. program.*<br /><br />Our Master's program supports innovative as well as traditional approaches to studying literature. Fostering the interdisciplinary study of American literature and culture, British literature within historical and theoretical frameworks, as well as the roles of gender and ethnicity as shaping factors in literary production and analysis, our faculty are highly appreciated by students for the individual guidance we give them, the guidance that leads to a substantive M.S. thesis.<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />Moreover, we are one of a few M.A. programs that offer *teaching assistantships* each year as well as a limited number of *full- and part-time tuition remission scholarships* on a competitive basis.<br /><br />We are distinctive too because of our *strongly international character*. The international students in our M.A. program ofter allow vital exchanges that provide our U.S. students with new perspectives and friendships. Actually, in this regard, we have done so well that we have been able to secure a number of international agreements with foreign universities, as well as with the German Academic Exchange Service DAAD and the Fulbright Program.<br /><br />We try to *keep our program small *(ca 12 to 15 candidates in residence each year). This way we ensure that our graduate students receive close mentoring from the faculty who are deeply committed to a broad range of scholarly interests.<br /><br />For more information about the program, please contact Terri Rutkiewicz (trutkiewicz@ clarku.edu) or visit our website <a href="http://www.clarku.edu/english">www.clarku.edu/english</a>.</span>chaluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13884156057697557874noreply@blogger.com0