Beasiswa Australia: Masters in Engineering Program at University of Technology Sydney

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

UTS: Engineering offers scholarships to international students for its masters by coursework programs. Each scholarship will be awarded based solely on academic results achieved by the applicant in their undergraduate degree.

The next intake will be for Autumn Semester 2009. Applications close 8 December 2008.

The scholarships are available for the following courses:

Master of Engineering Studies;
Master of Engineering Management;
Master of Software Engineering Management;
Master of Environmental Engineering Management.


Eligibility to apply:
You must:

Have completed or expect to complete an undergraduate degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree with an overall mark of 65% and no fails;
Fulfil all academic requirements for the degree (including English language requirements)
Submit an International Student Postgraduate Application form prior to or at the same time as submitting the Masters Scholarship for Outstanding International Students application form.
Closing Date and Application:
Applications for Autumn Semester (February intake) 2009 close 8 December 2008.

Scholarship Details:
The scholarships consist of a total of $2,500 per student. The amount will be paid directly towards student`s tuition fees after the commencement of their studies.

For further information, please see the official announcement.
http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/international/scholarships/Masters.htm

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Beasiswa S3 Belanda: PhD in RCT on Drug Effects at University Medical Center Utrecht

Escher Project 2.2

Title and code of the project
Advancements in the DESIGN, conduct and analysis of randomised trials on drug effects

Principle People/(co)promotor es
Prof. D.E. Grobbee, MD, PhD, Clinical Epidemiology, Julius Center, UMC Utrecht (chair)
C.B. Roes, PhD, Clinical Information & Biometrics, Organon, Oss (co-chair)

Other team members:

Prof. A. de Boer , MD, PhD, Pharmaco Epidemiology, UU Utrecht
Prof. A.W. Hoes, MD, PhD, Clinical Epidemiology, Julius Center, UMC Utrecht
M.J. Knol, Clinical Epidemiology, Julius Center, UMC Utrecht
D. Dobre, MD, MPH, PhD, Department of Clinical Pharmacology, UMC Groningen



Statistician TBD
Location of PhD fellow
Julius Center of the University Medical Center Utrecht

Qualifications:
The candidate should have an MD, PharmD or degree in biomedical sciences or related field. Experience in research and training in epidemiology are appreciated. Motivated to work in cutting edge drug development research is a prerequisite

Application:
Candidates can apply by sending their CV and application letter to Mirjam Knol (m.j.knol@umcutrecht.nl).
Please indicate in your application letter how you heard of this vacancy.

Employment terms:
The candidate will have an appointment at the Julius Center of the University Medical Center Utrecht (www.juliuscenter.nl) and will closely collaborate with people from other institutions. We offer a temporary full time appointment as a PhD student for one year with the perspective of prolongation with another three years.

Contact People for information on project/application:
M.J. Knol, University Medical Center Utrecht,
+31 (0)88 755 9380,
m.j.knol@umcutrecht.nl

P.A. van Meurs, Project leader Escher programme
+31 (0)88 755 5196 or mobile +31 (0)621 512631, p.a.vanmeurs@ umcutrecht.nl

Introduction of the Research topic/ background (300 words)
In the past decades the RCT has been viewed as the paradigm study design to determine the intended effects of drug interventions. In addition RCTs are important to assess type A (i.e. more common, predictable) unintended effects of drugs. Typically these RCTs are executed in three phases during a period of 10 years prior to drug registration.
Currently, trials are not designed, conducted and analysed in the most efficient and expeditious manner and several improvements in the design, conduct and analysis phase could lead to increased efficiency.
For example, prevention of losses to follow-up and incomplete data, and sophisticated methods to impute missing values if they occur can increase the effective sample size. Sophisticated methods to indicate when there is enough information to stop the trial can shorten the duration of the trial and decrease the number of patients to be included. By using information of earlier trials when analysing a new trial, evidence of efficacy of a drug might be available earlier and less trials have to be performed.

Research Questions (200 words)
How can the design, conduct and analysis of randomized controlled trials on drug effects be improved?

Improvements of design phase:

selection of patient populations
sample size estimation
randomization and blinding
primary, secondary and composite outcomes

Improvements in conduct phase:

recruitment and compliance of study participants
follow-up of study population
stopping trials early
Improvements in analysis phase:
imputation methods for `lost-to-follow- up` and incomplete data pooling of studies

Methods (300 words)
Improvements in design phase:
Review of the literature summarizing different strategies to select patient populations, to perform sample size estimations and to conduct randomisation and blinding, and analysing which of these different strategies are most effective. This review can then be used to formulate a recommendation on designing RCTs. Comparison of existing and development of new statistical methods to analyze composite endpoints using empirical data.

Improvements in conduct phase:
Review of the literature on different strategies to recruit and follow-up study participants and summarizing different strategies to improve and monitor compliance. This information is used to analyse which strategies are most effective and to formulate a recommendation on improving conduct of RCTs. Comparison of different methods and strategies, for example conventional and Bayesian analyses, to stop trials early, using empirical data of already performed trials.

Improvements in analysis phase:
Comparison of different imputation methods of increasing complexity for random and non-random missing values due to `lost-to-follow- up` and incomplete collection of data. Empirical data of trials will be used to compare these different methods. Comparison and application of different meta-analytical (Bayesian) techniques to analyse data of a trial using data from previously performed trials. Comparison and application of different meta-analytical (Bayesian) techniques to pool phase III and IV studies.

Deliverables (300 words)
Recommendation to improve design phase of RCTs in terms of selection of patient populations, sample size estimation, randomisation and blinding, and composite outcomes. Recommendation to improve conduct phase of RCTs in terms of recruitment, compliance and follow-up of study participants, and stopping trials early. Recommendation to improve analysis phase of RCTs in terms of missing data and pooling of studies.
5 Papers in international scientific journals
PhD Thesis Presentations at (inter) national scientific meetings

Timelines and Milestones (per 6 month episodes) (200 words)
0-12 months: Reading relevant literature and research training in Epidemiology
12-18 months: Review and analysis of different strategies in design phase and recommendation of improvements
18-24 months: Review and analysis of different strategies in conduct phase and recommendation of improvements
24-30 months: Comparison of methods of stopping trials early
30-36 months: Comparison of imputation methods for missing data
36-42 months: Comparison of meta-analytical techniques to pool studies
42-48 months: Finalization of publications and PhD thesis. Most of the aforementioned periods will be finalized by a manuscript

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Beasiswa 2009 Inggris: PhD in Industrial Control at University of Strathclyde

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE/ INDUSTRIAL CONTROL CENTRE

The recent appointment of new lecturers and award of both industrial and research projects has led to a number of PhD scholarships within the Industrial Control Centre. The research involves working with industry as well as collaboration with national and international institutions.

Posts A:
The focus of the research will be on the application of system engineering in the areas of nuclear power stations, renewable energy, wind energy, marine engineering, environmental sciences, automotive, process analysis and system biology.

Posts B:
The focus of the research will be on the application of system engineering in the areas of renewable energy, wind energy, marine engineering, environmental sciences, automotive, process analysis and system biology.

The positions provide the candidates with the opportunity to develop leadership and management skills as well as technical training. The projects are being conducted in close collaboration with Industry therefore the candidates will have the opportunity to work with and spend time in Industry.

Candidates with a good degree in one of the areas of science or engineering should email their CV stating their interest in either Post A or Post B to: Ms Sheila Campbell at s.campbell@eee.strath.ac.uk

Closing date: None

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Beasiswa S3 Belanda : PhD Scholarships at the IT University of Copenhagen

PhD Scholarships at the IT University of Copenhagen

The IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) invites applications for a number of PhD scholarships starting in February 2009 in any of the research groups represented at ITU.

FIRST Research School
Center for Computer Games Research
Innovative Communication Group
DARSIS Research School

A successful applicant will be an excellent student capable of conducting research under supervision by one of ITU`s faculty members at the highest international level.

The PhD scholarships run for a period of 3 or 4-years depending on the educational level of the student.

Application and enclosures must be submitted on the basis of the complete text for the vacancies available at www1.itu.dk/sw487.asp

Application deadline: 10 October, 2008 at 12:00 noon

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9 PhD Fellowships in Biology, University of Jena, Germany

The Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC) is funded by the
German Excellence Initiative. It conceptionally combines different
research areas (microbial communities, interactions with plant, animal
and human hosts and environmental interactions) to a comprehensive
picture of microbial communication (www.jsmc.uni- jena.de). JSMC is an
ambitious Graduate School prospectively comprising 150 PhD students
who will be educated in a structured, interdisciplinary training
program based on top-level fundamental research. Four faculties of the
Friedrich Schiller University Jena, six non-university research
institutions as well as twelve partner companies are participating in
this cutting edge research and training program which includes an
innovative PhD program, career development and intensive sociocultural
care. Three embedded existing Research Training Groups as well as
twelve other cooperative research projects are engaged to incorporate
novel research areas to achieve a complete view of microbial
communication.

We invite applications for
9 PhD Fellowships.

The positions are immediately available.

We expect:

* an equivalent of a Master's degree in Natural or Life Sciences
(e.g. Biology, Earth Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Bioinformatics, or
Medicine). Candidates about to earn their degree are welcome to apply.
* high motivation and interest to join one of the
interdisciplinary research areas of JSMC
* creativity and interest to shape your own thesis project
* an integrative and cooperative personality
* very good communication skills in English

We offer:
* a top-level research environment
* a PhD stipend paid according to the rules of the DFG (German
Research Foundation) as well as generous research funding
* a periodic research report system
* efficient supervision by a team of two supervisors
* a comprehensive mentoring program
* courses in novel technologies and soft skills
* a highly communicative atmosphere between the involved
institutions and companies
* Jena - the German City of Science 2008: a young and lively city
with dynamic business activities, successful scientific centers of
innovation and a vibrant cultural scene around the famous Friedrich
Schiller University
Friedrich Schiller University Jena is an equal opportunity employer.

For the first step of the application procedure please aquaint
yourself with the scientific themes offered on our website

www.jsmc.uni- jena.de

and thoroughly fill in the "Statement of Interest" downloadable from
this site. The application procedure is handled online exclusively via
the JSMC website. Applications can only be considered upon receipt of
the completed "Statement of Interest" form submitted to
JSMC@uni-jena. deThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots,
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Deadline for submission of the completed "Statement of Interest" form:
October 6th, 2008.

Successful applicants will be invited to attend the JSMC Recruitment
Meeting in December 2008.

website link:
http://www.jsmc.uni-jena.de/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=180&Itemid=209

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