Australian Leadership Awards Scholarships 2009
OrganizerAusAID
Key Dates
Last date for submission of application: June 30, 2009
For More Details
Email Address: ala@ausaid.gov.
Website: http://www.ausaid.
Fields of study
Study programs must relate to AusAID's priority areas of disability, economic growth, education, environment, food security, gender, governance, health, human rights, infrastructure, regional stability, rural development and water & sanitation. Scholarships are not available for military training, or training in areas related to nuclear technology and flying aircraft.
Levels of study
An ALA Scholarship enables candidates to undertake studies leading to a Masters or Doctorate degree in Australia. It does not include Graduate Diplomas, with the exception of those Masters courses that require the completion of a Graduate Diploma as part of the Masters degree.
The Scholarships are intended for those who are already leaders, or have the potential to assume leadership roles, that can influence social and economic policy reform and development outcomes, both in their own countries and in the Asia-Pacific region.
ALA Scholarships target those whose chosen field of study equips them to play a significant role in addressing, researching or combating regional development issues. AusAID's priority areas are disability, economic growth, education, environment, food security, gender, governance, health, human rights, infrastructure, regional stability, rural development and water & sanitation.
Selection for an ALA Scholarship is highly competitive, based on professional and personal qualities, academic competence and, most importantly, potential development outcomes for the country and region.
The Australian Government values the contribution and perspectives of all people, including those most often marginalised such as women, people with disability, ethnic minorities, rural populations, the socio-economically disadvantaged, etc. Any barriers to their participation will be taken into account in the selection process to ensure equity.
ALA Scholarships are an investment in the future development of the Asia-Pacific region. Therefore, Scholars are required to return to their home country or the region for two years after completing their studies.
Applicants seeking to migrate to Australia should NOT apply.
Scholarship benefits
An ALA Masters Scholarship, taken over two years can be valued up to A$150,000.
An ALA Doctorate Scholarship, taken over four years can be valued up to A$300,000.
The amounts above include the following benefits and support:
* A Leadership Development Program worth approximately A$17,000
* Introductory Academic Program (IAP): approximately A$2,000
* Tuition fees for your approved course of study
* Return air travel to and from Australia
* Costs associated with health checks and visa applications prior to departure for Australia
* Establishment allowance on arrival: A$5,000
* Contribution to living expenses: A$26,009 per year (2009 rate, reviewed annually)
* Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)
* A study enrichment allowance (SEA) to contribute towards field research, academic support, conference participation or the award holder's reunion travel costs: A$2,000 per year (cumulative)
Participating Higher Education Institutions
ALA Scholarships students commencing in 2010 may attend any of the participating Australian higher education institutions.
PhD Research Assistantship Position on Robotics at Idaho State University, USA
OrganizerIdaho State University, USA
For More Details
Email Address: perealba@isu.
Website: http://www.isu.
A PhD Research Assistantship position in Robotics and Mechatronics Design will be available to start in January 2010 in the Measurement and Control Engineering Research Center (MCERC), College of Engineering, Idaho State University (ISU), Pocatello, Idaho, USA. The PhD student will join a team whose research is centered on developing a novel Smart Hand Prosthesis. Topics of the project include signal processing, estimation theory, system identification, robotics, embedded systems and intelligent control, bio-signaling and bio-sensing, image processing, sensor design and related topics. The student's area of research will be the on the mechanical design of the robotic hand from a biomechatronics point of view. Applicants for the PhD research assistantship position should have a Master's degree in Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical engineering or similar discipline, with strong credentials. Background on robotics, mechanical design, and the use of design tools such as CAD, FEA, etc., will be also considered during the selection process. The Research Assistantship covers tuition and fees, medical insurance and a monthly stipend.
Contact address : Interested students must contact and subsequently submit their resumes, along with transcripts and statement of purpose, to Dr. Alba Perez Gracia and apply for admission to ISU Graduate School. For doing that, the student must comply with the graduate school requirements for PhD in Engineering and Applied Science.
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