Masters | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 51

Erasmus Mundus Masters Course in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Applications are now accepted for AstroMundus, a 2years international Master Course in Astronomy and Astrophysics offered by a partnership of 5 universities: University of Innsbruck (Austria), University of Padova and University of Rome “Tor Vergata” (Italy), University of Goettingen (Germany), and University of Belgrade (Serbia). The Master Course is funded by the European Commission within the Erasmus Mundus programme, 2nd Edition, Action 1.

The course is open to students of all nationalities. Admitted students will conduct their studies in at least 2 and up to 4 of the partner Universities and, upon successful completion of their studies, they will be awarded a Joint Master Degree by all universities where they studied during the Master Course. The course is held in the English language, however students will have the possibility to learn the language of the host countries through courses offered by the host universities. Full details about the programme and the application procedure are given in the AstroMundus website.

Eligible students have a certified good knowledge of the English Language and hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or Mathematics, or an equivalent amount of certified learning (3 years, 180 ECTS credits) in the same field(s). A number of Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available both for non-European and European students. The admission to the Master Course and assignment of scholarships are based on excellence.

Deadline for applications: November 30th 2010 for both Non-European and European students. The Master Course starts in September 2011.

Contact Person: Giovanna Temporin
Email: astromundus@uibk.ac.at

Contact Address:
Institute of Astro- and Particle Physics
University of Innsbruck
Technikerstrasse 25/8
6020 Innsbruck, AUSTRIA
Email: astromundus@uibk.ac.at

Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS), Australia

The Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS) is awarded to international students wishing to undertake graduate research degree studies at the University of Melbourne, Australia. MIRSs are funded by the University with each faculty having a limited number to award.

Number of Scholarships:

Each year the University offers about 220 new Melbourne Research Scholarships (MRSs), of which about 100 are normally awarded to international students as MIRSs.

Eligibility criteria:

To be considered for a MIRS, applicants need to have an unconditional offer of a place in a graduate research degree course (eg. masters by research, PhD or other research doctorate) at the University of Melbourne. Please click on the following link for further information concerning the eligibility criteria.

For application process:

Closing date and timelines :

MIRS applicants should submit their Application for Admission: International Graduate Student form (PDF) or online application by 31 October 2010. Applications received after this date will only be considered for any MIRSs that remain at the time the application is assessed for scholarship.
In order to be considered for the greatest range and number of scholarships, it is highly recommended that you submit your application by the IPRS closing date of 31 August 2010.

QUT Masters of Arts (Research) Scholarships Available for ‘ArtLab’ 2010-2012, Australia

QUT Masters of Arts (Research) scholarships available for ‘ArtLab’ 2010-2012 in Queensland University of Technology, Australia.

QUT is offering three fully fee paid and supported scholarships for a specially tailored, industry-based Masters of Arts (Research) over an 18 month period. The scholarships offer an exclusive opportunity to take part in an international and multidisciplinary practice led project with the guidance of leading researchers.

Students will work under the directorship of media artist and QUT Senior Research Fellow Dr. Keith Armstrong. They will also work in collaboration with New York artist and NYU Associate Professor Natalie Jeremijenko, convenor of Griffith University’s Design Futures Program Professor Tony Fry, and a multidisciplinary team.

The recipients’ role and requirements will be three fold:

• To act as key collaborators on a major new ‘ArtLab” project, funded through the Australia Council InterArts Panel.

• To actively collaborate with the creative team by supporting an existing program of cutting edge events and also developing strong personal additions to the broader project throughout the entire period of their study.

• To comply with negotiated project and scholarly milestones and to present their component of the work for final examination in documented form accompanied by an exegesis of approximately 7-10,000 words.

In return the three successful applicants will each receive:

• Full fee waiver (valued at $30,000 AUD).

• Stipend to assist with living costs (valued at $15,000AUD).

• $3,000 AUD towards computer, infrastructure support and travel costs

• Shared office and full facilities at the QUT Kelvin Grove Campus or The Edge, State Library of Queensland (tbc).

• Supervision and ongoing academic guidance.

Applications close 16th September, 2010 and applicants should ideally be prepared to start by October 1st, 2010.