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

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.

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Janis Grundmanis Postgraduate Fellowship for Latvian Students in USA, 2016

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.

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

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.

Undergraduate Scholarship Application
Graduate Scholarship Application

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications is December 9, 2015.

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Bursaries for Bachelor or Master Students at University of Italian Switzerland, 2013/14

University of Italian Switzerland is offering 5 bursaries for the academic year 2013/2014. These bursaries are awarded for pursuing master and undergraduate degree in the field of Informatics. Each bursary corresponds to the annual tuition fee and is renewable for two years in the case of the Bachelor degree and for one year in the case of a Master degree. Application deadline is July 31st, 2013.

Study Subject (s): Bursaries are offered to pursue any one of the following course: Bachelor in Informatics, Master in Informatics, Master in Applied Mathematics and Computational Science, Master in Embedded Systems Design, Master in Applied Informatics, Master in Management and Informatics.
Course Level: Bursaries are awarded for pursuing master and undergraduate degree at University of Italian Switzerland in Switzerland.
Scholarship Provider: University of Italian Switzerland
Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland

Eligibility:
-The contest is open to students who will start their first year of Bachelor or Master studies in September 2013 at the Faculty of Informatics of USI.
-In the case of the Bachelor degree, only applicants who graduated from high school in 2013 with a cumulative grade point average of at least 5/6, for holders of a Swiss high school diploma, or no less than 85/100, for those who obtained a high school diploma in another country, are eligible.
-In the case of a Master degree, only candidates who completed their previous academic degree (usually the Bachelor) with a final GPA of at least 80/100 can participate. The candidate’s resume will also be considered. The decision will be made by a selected group from the Faculty of Informatics including the Academic Director of each Master programme.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Students of Switzerland are eligible for these bursaries.

Scholarship Description: University of Italian Switzerland organizes a contest for 5 bursaries for the Faculty of Informatics for the academic year 2013/2014. Each bursary corresponds to the annual tuition fee. It is renewable for two years, in the case of the Bachelor degree, and for one year, in the case of a Master degree, meaning that it may cover the tuition fee for the whole study programme.

Number of award (s): 5 bursaries are awarded.

Duration of award (s): It is renewable for two years, in the case of the Bachelor degree, and for one year, in the case of a Master degree, meaning that it may cover the tuition fee for the whole study programme.

What does it cover? Each bursary corresponds to the annual tuition fee.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their request by August 16th, 2013.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for the submission of the applications is July 31st, 2013.

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