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Saturday, October 3, 2015

PhD Position in Neural/Biomedical Engineering at University of Rhode Island in USA, 2016

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Applications are inviting for PhD position in the field of Neural/Biomedical Engineering at University of Rhode Island in USA. Applicant must have minimum of MSc, or equivalent degree in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering or closely related field. The salary for applicant will commensurate with experience. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Study Subject(s): Position is open in the field of Neural/Biomedical Engineering. Primary areas of interest include: (1) analog circuit design and signal acquisition, (2) experience with fNIRS hardware prototyping and, (3) optode fabrication, and (6) human experiments (not in particular order of preference).
Course Level: Position is available for pursuing research programme.
Scholarship Provider: University of Rhode Island
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility: Applicant must have minimum of MSc, or equivalent degree in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering or closely related field; course work or research experience (publications a plus) in one of the areas of interest.
Scholarship Open for International Students: US citizens can apply for this PhD position.
Scholarship Description: A Doctoral (PhD) student position in Biomedical Engineering, University of Rhode Island, RI, USA is available starting as soon as possible. The PhD student will be a primary contributor to Dr. Mankodiya’s Wearable Biosensing Lab in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Rhode Island. S/he will help conceptualize, develop, and validate a multi-channel functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) system including hardware, firmware, and signal processing algorithms. The system will also acquire clinical epilepsy data and perform analysis for spike/seizure detection and source localization. This position requires hands-on-experience developing biomedical instrumentation.  Primary areas of interest include: (1) analog circuit design and signal acquisition, (2) experience with fNIRS hardware prototyping and, (3) optode fabrication, and (6) human experiments (not in particular order of preference).
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): Not Known
What does it cover? The salary for applicant will commensurate with experience.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: Candidates should send CV describing previous experience, skills, as well as name and contact information for two references to: Dr. Mankodiya at kunalm-at-uri.edu (Email applications are preferred).
Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Janis Grundmanis Postgraduate Fellowship for Latvian Students in USA, 2016

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Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies (AABS) is offering postgraduate fellowship of $15,000 for Latvian citizens to undertake graduate study in the United States. Preference will be given to applicants studying in the field of humanities or social sciences. Applications which are specific and factual, and which establish clear and attainable goals have the best chances for favorable review. By accepting a $15,000 Grundmanis Fellowship, the recipient will enter into a binding contract with the AABS to return to Latvia upon completion of studies in the United States. 
Study Subject(s): Fellowship is awarded in all subjects but preference will be given to applicants studying in the field of humanities or social sciences.
Course Level: Fellowship is available for pursuing graduate study in USA.
Scholarship Provider: Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies (AABS), USA
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility: Recipients of the fellowship must be citizens of the Republic of Latvia, speak Latvian, and have their permanent residence in Latvia. Preference will be given to applicants studying in the field of humanities or social sciences.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Latvian citizens can apply for this postgraduate fellowship.
Scholarship Description: The Janis Grundmanis Postgraduate Fellowship, established in the memory of Dr. J?nis Grundmanis, is an annual fellowship of $15,000 for graduate study in the United States. Recipients of the fellowship must be citizens of the Republic of Latvia, speak Latvian, and have their permanent residence in Latvia. Preference will be given to applicants studying in the field of humanities or social sciences.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): The fellowship will consist of ten payments of $1,500 each, the first to be made upon arrival in the U.S. and enrolment, and nine monthly payments thereafter, predicated on satisfactory academic performance. At the discretion of the Committee, payment of all or part of the fellowship award may be made directly to the college or university, instead of the student. In any case, the AABS must receive proof of initial registration, as well as certification of the courses for which the student is enrolled at the beginning of each semester or quarter, and an official transcript at the end of each semester or quarter, in addition to monthly essay-style progress reports from the Fellows which will trigger the monthly stipend payments. The fellowship may be supplemented by other sources.
What does it cover? The value of fellowship is $15,000. By accepting a $15,000 Grundmanis Fellowship, the recipient will enter into a binding contract with the AABS to return to Latvia upon completion of studies in the United States. Failure of the student to resume residency in Latvia within one month after finishing the academic year in the U.S. will result in the automatic conversion of the fellowship award to a student loan which must be repaid to the AABS in full, with interest, within three years of the conversion date, unless an extension for the stay abroad had been granted by the AABS.
Selection Criteria: Applications which are specific and factual, and which establish clear and attainable goals have the best chances for favorable review. The finalists will be interviewed in Riga in both Latvian and English. After a full review, the Committee will select the successful candidate(s), but the grants will be conditional upon acceptance of the students for full-time study at an accredited college or university in the United States for the full academic year.
Notification: Award notification will be made in March 2016.
How to Apply: Applications should be sent electronically. Applications must include:
-Proof of Latvian citizenship – scanned copies of relevant pages of the passport of the Republic of Latvia indicating citizenship;
-A two-page (maximum 500 words) statement of purpose in English describing the proposed studies and how they will further the student’s overall educational goals.;
-Curriculum vitae;
-Officially certified copies of university transcripts along with a copy of the diploma or a statement on the expected date of graduation;
-The university or universities in the U.S. at which the studies are to be carried out. Preference will be given to applicants who have applied for admission and are able to document actual contact with relevant departmental professors at a university;
-Two letters of support from current or recent professors or lecturers who have read the statement of purpose and can comment on the feasibility of the proposed study in the context of the student’s overall study program.
-A statement regarding the applicant’s current English language skills.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 19 December 2015.

NASF Scholarship Award for Undergraduate and Graduate Students in USA, 2015-2016

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Applications are invited for NASF scholarship award program for the 2015-2016 academic year. Both national and international students can apply for these scholarships. Scholarships to college juniors, seniors and graduate students are offered in the amount of $1,500. Candidates must demonstrate academic achievement and involvement in extracurricular activities. The applications deadline is December 9, 2015.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in the field of chemical engineering, material science or engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, environmental engineering or chemistry.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate students attending an accredited college.
Scholarship Provider: The National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF), USA
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
 Eligibility:
-The scholarship award is available to both undergraduates and graduates.
-Undergraduate applicants must be junior standing or above when applying and must be of senior standing for the 2015-2016 academic year.
-Undergraduate and graduate students must be studying in chemical engineering, material science or engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, environmental engineering, or chemistry.
-The applicant must be attending an accredited college.
-There are no geographic limitations. Both national and international applicants are urged to apply.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Both national and international students can apply for these NASF scholarships.
Scholarship Description: NASF’s educational foundation remains committed to helping undergraduate and graduate students interested in studying chemical engineering, material science or engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, environmental engineering or chemistry. Scholarships to college juniors, seniors and graduate students are offered in the amount of $1,500. Candidates must demonstrate academic achievement and involvement in extracurricular activities. Awards will be given for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): Not Known
What does it cover? Undergraduate and Graduate awards are $1,500.00 USD.
Selection Criteria: Applicants are judged on the four major factors: (1) academic record, (2) personal statement, (3) working experience, and (4) extracurricular activities. Note that if an applicant proposes a research project, make sure to clearly state the project objective, approach, and anticipated results.
Notification: The AESF Foundation will notify the award winners by December 31, 2015.
How to Apply: Application packages (including a completed application form and all requested materials) should be mailed. An applicant need to include the following in an application:
-A statement describing the applicant’s career objective and an intended plan of study and/or research in plating and surface finishing science and engineering (Limit: 2 typed pages).
-A resume detailing the applicant’s academic achievements (Limit: 2 typed pages).
-Two recommendation letters from professors and, if working in a company, employers. Note that one letter must be from an academic advisor.
-An official copy of the most recent undergraduate or graduate transcript (to be sealed by the academic institution where the applicant attends).
Please note: All documents must be in English or have an English translation attached.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications is December 9, 2015.

Hubble Fellowship Program for Postdoctoral Scientists in USA, 2016

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The Space Telescope Science Institute is awarding up to 17 new Hubble Fellowships for the 2016 program. Fellowships are available for highly qualified recent postdoctoral scientists to conduct independent research at United States Host Institutions chosen by each Fellow. The Fellowship provides support for up to three years at an annual stipend of approximately $67,500 plus benefits, and an additional allowance of $16,000 per year for travel and other research costs.
Study Subject(s): Fellowships are awarded to conduct research that is broadly related to the NASA Cosmic Origins scientific goals as addressed by any of the missions in that program: the Hubble Space Telescope, Spitzer Space Telescope, Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA), the Herschel Space Observatory, and the James Webb Space Telescope.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for highly qualified recent postdoctoral scientists to conduct independent research at United States Host Institutions chosen by each Fellow.
Scholarship Provider: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (administered by the Space Telescope Science Institute, STScI), USA
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility:
-Applicants must have received a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral-level research degree in astronomy, physics, or a related discipline. The date of the Ph.D award should be on or after January 1, 2013. Graduate-student awardees who have not yet received their doctoral degree at the time of application must present evidence of having completed all requirements for the degree before commencing their Fellowships.
-Hubble Fellowships are open to citizens of the United States and to English-speaking citizens of other countries. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, or national origin. Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Hubble Fellowships are open to citizens of the United States and to English-speaking citizens of other countries.
Scholarship Description: The Hubble Fellowship Program provides an opportunity for highly qualified recent postdoctoral scientists to conduct independent research that is broadly related to the NASA Cosmic Origins scientific goals as addressed by any of the missions in that program: the Hubble Space Telescope, Spitzer Space Telescope, Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA), the Herschel Space Observatory, and the James Webb Space Telescope. The research will be carried out at United States Host Institutions chosen by each Fellow. The Hubble Fellowship Program is administered for NASA by the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc., working in cooperation with astronomical institutions throughout the United States. Awards will be made to support each Hubble Fellow through a designated Host Institution.
Number of award(s): Contingent upon National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) funding, up to 17 new Hubble Fellowships will be awarded for 2016.
Duration of award(s): Contingent upon the availability of funding from NASA, Hubble Fellowships are awarded through grants to Host Institutions for up to a three-year period. Funding will be provided initially for the first year of the Fellowship. Renewals for the second and third years will depend on annual performance reviews.
What does it cover? The initial annual stipend for a Hubble Fellow will be approximately $67,500, subject to annual review and adjustment. In addition, the Hubble Fellow can receive health insurance, relocation costs, and support for travel, computing services, publications, and other direct research costs. No additional stipend, salary, or other remuneration may be accepted from any other appointment (such as teaching), fellowship, or similar grant during the period of the Fellowship. Additional honorary named appointments intended to be linked with the title of “Hubble Fellow” are similarly not allowed.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: The Hubble Fellowship Program Office at STScI will receive all application materials and supporting documents. These will be reviewed by the Hubble Fellowship Selection Committee in January 2016. Fellowship offers for 2016 will be made by early February 2016, and acceptance or refusal must be made before February 19, 2016. After this date additional offers may be made if any of the initial awards are not accepted.
How to Apply: Applicants must submit their materials via the web Application Form. These materials must include:
-A completed Hubble Fellowship Application form;
-A curriculum vitae
-A list of publications
-A summary of previous and current research (limited to three pages total, including references)
-A copy of the research proposal, described below (limited to 3 pages text plus 2 pages references/figures)
All materials submitted must be in at least 12-point fonts, single spaced, and all pages should be numbered. Non-U.S. applicants should make sure that their applications will copy successfully onto 8.5×11 inch (21.6×28 cm) paper without loss (i.e., with 1-inch margins on all sides). Please keep each file to less than 2 MB.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for receipt of applications is November 5, 2015 and for reference letters is Thursday, November 12, 2015.

CASVA Paul Mellon and Ailsa Mellon Bruce Visiting Senior Fellowship in USA, 2016-2017

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The CASVA invites applications for visiting fellowship from scholars who have held the PhD for five years or more at the time of application, or who possess an equivalent record of professional accomplishment. The Center awards up to 12 short-term (up to 60 days) fellowships annually. Fellowships are for full-time research, and scholars are expected to reside in Washington and to participate in the activities of the Center throughout the fellowship period. The application deadline is March 21, 2016.
Study Subject(s): Fellowships are intended to support research in the history, theory, and criticism of the visual arts (painting, sculpture, architecture, landscape architecture, urbanism, prints and drawings, film, photography, decorative arts, industrial design, and other arts) of any geographical area and of any period. Visiting senior fellowship applications are also solicited from scholars in other disciplines whose work examine artifacts or have implications for the analysis and criticism of visual form.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for full-time research and scholars are expected to reside in Washington and to participate in the activities of the Center throughout the fellowship period.
Scholarship Provider: The Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts, National Gallery of Art, USA
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility: Visiting senior fellowships are intended for those who have held the PhD for five years or more at the time of application, or who possess an equivalent record of professional accomplishment. Individuals currently affiliated with the National Gallery of Art are not eligible for the visiting senior fellowship program. Visiting senior fellowships are awarded without regard to the age or nationality of applicants. Applications are reviewed by an external selection committee composed of scholars in the history of art and related disciplines. Outside readers may assist in the evaluation of proposals.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Citizens of any nationality can apply for these fellowships.
Scholarship Description: The Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts announces its program for Paul Mellon and Ailsa Mellon Bruce Visiting Senior Fellowships. Fellowships are for full-time research, and scholars are expected to reside in Washington and to participate in the activities of the Center throughout the fellowship period. Lectures, colloquia, and informal discussions complement the fellowship program. Each visiting senior fellow is provided with a study. In addition, visiting senior fellows who relocate to Washington are provided with housing in apartments near the Gallery, subject to availability. Visiting senior fellows have access to the notable resources represented by the art collections, the library, and the image collections of the National Gallery of Art, as well as to the Library of Congress and other specialized research libraries and collections in the Washington area.
Number of award(s): The Center awards up to 12 short-term (up to 60 days) Paul Mellon and Ailsa Mellon Bruce Visiting Senior Fellowships annually.
Duration of award(s): Fellowships are awarded for the duration of two months (up to 60 days). Visiting senior fellows may receive awards in three consecutive years but thereafter must wait three years before reapplying to the Center.
What does it cover? Stipends for two-month fellowships range from $6,000 to $8,000, depending on relocation requirements, in addition to housing, as available.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: Candidates for visiting senior fellowships must submit an online application that includes a proposal and a copy of one article or chapter of a book, to be submitted on or before the appropriate deadline. Two letters of recommendation in support of the application are required. Procedures for associate appointments are the same as those for the visiting senior fellowship program.
-Visiting senior fellows may receive awards in three consecutive years but thereafter must wait three years before reapplying to the Center. Individuals may not apply for other Center fellowships while an application is pending or once a fellowship has been awarded. Visiting senior fellowships may not be postponed or renewed.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is March 21, 2016 (Award period: September 1, 2016 – February 28, 2017).