PhD position in Jacobs University Bremen, Germany

PhD position in the field of large-scale integration of renewable energies in smart grids, with an emphasis on PV (f/m)
The Jacobs University Bremen and the research institute Bremer Energie Institut based at Jacobs University jointly withBosch Solar Energy in Erfurt invite applications for a fully funded

PhD position in the field of large-scale integration of renewable energies in smart grids, with an emphasis on PV (f/m)

We expect the candidate to have graduated (Master or Diplom or equivalent) in economics with excellent grades and to have high affinity to technology and business. The background of this PhD project will be in applied micro-economics, institutional economics and industrial organization. We expect the candidate to be excellent in English; basic knowledge of German would be an advantage.

We offer a three-year fully funded contract in a combined academic and industry setting. The position will be shared amongJacobs University Bremen (50%) and Bosch SE in Erfurt (50%). The candidate will be a member of the Bosch doctoral programme for two years. The project will be part of a wider research programme on both sides allowing extensive team-based learning. The start of the position is open to negotiation.

Jacobs University is an equal opportunity employer. Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae no later than 30 September 2011 to the following address:

Jacobs University Bremen
Prof. Dr. Gert Brunekreeft, Professor for Energy Economics
Ref.-No. 1107, College Ring 1, 28759 Bremen, Germany
g.brunekreeft@jacobs-university.de

United Nations University Research Capacity Building for Sustainable Agriculture in Developing Countries (OJCB)

Call for Applications
On-the-Job Research Capacity Building
for Sustainable Agriculture in Developing Countries (OJCB)

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DEADLINE: 10 October 2011
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to start from November 2011

http://isp.unu.edu/news/2011/ojcb-application-guidelines.html

The United Nations University Institute for Sustainability and Peace (UNU-ISP) has the pleasure to announce Open Calls for On-the-Job Research Capacity Building for Sustainable Agriculture in Developing Countries (OJCB). This programme is funded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan and coordinated by UNU-ISP.

For detailed information on the capacity building programme and application procedures, please visit the UNU-ISP website at: http://isp.unu.edu/news/2011/ojcb-application-guidelines.html.

Should you have any questions/inquiries, please feel free to contact Mr. Akira Nagata, Senior Programme Coordinator (nagata@unu.edu) of UNU-ISP.
Thank you in advance for your interest and my apologies for cross-posting.

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Ph.D General Linguistics, University of Canterbury

Institution/Organization: University of Canterbury

Department: Linguistics

Web Address: http://www.lacl.canterbury.ac.nz/ling/index.shtml

Level: PhD

Duties: Research

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics

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Description:

Applications are now being invited for the University of Canterbury Doctoral

Scholarships, which are tenable in the University of Canterbury linguistics

Program in Christchurch, New Zealand.

UC Scholarships provide NZ$20,000/year for three years, and cover the university

Fees. There are no restrictions on regional origin of the applicants. The application

Deadline is October 15, and information about the Scholarships is available here:

http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/scholarshipsearch/ScholarshipDetails.aspx?

ScholarshipID=6935.127

LEIDEN UNIVERSITY EXCELLENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME 2011/2012 (LExS)

Here is a scholarship information to study in Leiden University, Netherlands.

For whom?
1. Non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a Leiden University master’s degree programme starting September 2011 or February 2012 ( All MA, MSc and LL.M programmes as mentioned on the website Master’s programmes in Leiden).
2. All nationalities enrolling in the following programmes starting September 2011 or February 2012:

• Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in Air and Space Law
• Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in European and International Business Law
• Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in International Tax Law
• Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in Public International Law
• MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy

Scholarship Amount:
The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme has 5 awards:

1. Platinum Covers the tuition fee minus the home fee* and an allowance of �10,000 for living costs
2. Gold Covers the tuition fee minus the home fee*
3. Silver Covers 75% of the tuition fee
4. Bronze Covers 50% of the tuition fee
5. Ivory Covers 25 % of the tuition fee

Please find further in this link: http://alturl.com/38jn9