The Ruhr Graduate School in Economics (RGS Econ) is a three-year PhD program initiated and founded by three universities of Germany’s Ruhr Area – the University of Bochum, the Technical University of Dortmund and the University of Duisburg-Essen – as well as by RWI Essen, one of Germany’s leading economic research institutes. The research environment at the RWI Essen allows the students to participate actively in policy consulting and to establish contact with policy decision makers.

About the Program:
The program provides postgraduate education in all relevant fields of modern economics, covering theoretical and empirical methods in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, labor economics and industrial economics.

SCHOLARSHIPS:
The RGS Econ offers a number of PhD Scholarships (1300 Euro per month, approx. 1700 USD) available for students who will commence their studies in 2009. The maximum duration of a scholarship is three years and it’s tax-free. The program is free of tuition fees.

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The School of Computer Engineering at Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) is seeking applications for 2 graduate student (PhD) positions.

Candidates will work on a national grant-funded research project on low concentration, concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) systems. Specifically, your research will be focused on developing performance /cost models for solar concentrators which take account of the solar profile and other conditions in Singapore.

Requirements
At least a 2nd upper class B.Eng. Degree in the area of Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering (an additional masters degree will be an advantage)

• Proficient in MatLab and C/C++
• Fluent verbal and written communications in English
• Strong analytical, mathematical and conceptual abilities
• Able to work independently or in a team in the realization of R&D work

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Master of Science in Islamic Finance and Diploma in Islamic Finance. Master Program Scholarships in Islamic Finance at Qatar University.

The Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies (QFIS) is offering full-scholarships for the following programs:

1. Master of Arts in Islamic Studies with a specialization in Contemporary Fiqh
2. Master of Arts in Islamic Studies with a specialization in Religions and Contemporary thought
3. Master of Arts in Public Policy in Islam
4. Master of Science in Islamic Finance
5. Diploma in Islamic Finance
6. Diploma in Islamic Studies

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The World Bank The Japan Indonesia Presidential Scholarship Program (JIPS) selection cycle 2009.

In support of the Ministry of National Education’s mission to improve the quality of higher education and research, the Japan Indonesia Presidential Scholarship Program provides Indonesian researchers with the opportunity to persue PhD Studies at leading universities around the world. Funded by a grant from the government of Japan, the program supports studies in academic fields covered by ten Indonesian Centers of Excellence participating in the program:

• Bandung Institute of Technology (Biotechnology)
• Parahyangan Catholic University (Infrastucture and Urban Development; Small and Medium Enterprise Development)
• Institute of Agriculture Bogor (Bio-industry and Business; Bio-energy)
• Gadjah Mada University (Good Corporate Governance)
• Open University (Distance Learning)
• Indonesian Education University (Special Needs Education)
• University of Indonesia (Reproductive Helath; Economic Policy)

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RMIT University will be offering 12 scholarships, valued at AUD $6,000 each, to students in 2009 intakes of Foundation Studies. The scholarships are available to students from all countries and may be awarded to students in any Foundation Studies stream. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and a scholarship application.

Please note that RMIT International College will be publishing details of successful scholarship applicants. Therefore, all successful applicants must consent to having their photograph and name published in printed and electronic promotional material.

Commencing students who wish to apply for the scholarship are invited to submit the scholarship application form (PDF 40kb) together with their application for a Foundation Studies program. The scholarship application form should be completed and attached to the application for Foundation Studies. Students who have already applied for a 2009 Foundation Studies program may also submit a scholarship application form by sending, taking or faxing it to:

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