10 PhD scholarship in Muslim Curtures and Societies

Application Deadline: 15/12/2010

The Berlin Graduate School Muslim Cultures and Societies funded by the Excellence Initiative of the German Federal and State Governments will admit fifteen PhD students to its doctoral programme to begin October 1, 2011.

Up to ten of these candidates will receive a Graduate School grant; the other candidates will be supported in their quest for funding.

The Graduate School investigates the plurality, changeability, and global connectedness of Muslim cultures and societies. It invites applications from candidates whose dissertation project fits one of the Graduate School’s Research Areas. Successful applicants will have a master’s degree in one of the disciplines represented at the Graduate School, with a ranking, where applicable, of above average. The language of communication is English. Admission is for one year, and, contingent upon a positive evaluation after the first year of study, will be extended for another twelve months. Admission and grant can be extended for a total of three years.

For more information visit our website at http://www.bgsmcs.fu-berlin.de/

The application package needs to include the following documents:

• a completed and signed application form;
• an outline of the dissertation project (up to 6 pages, with a brief summary);
• a signed curriculum vitae;
• two letters of reference;
• certified copies of degrees received;
• evidence of proficiency in the language(s) relevant to the dissertation project;
• and for non-native speakers of English, proof of proficiency in English.

Holders of PhD scholarships that were awarded on the basis of academic references for the same project with which applicants apply to the Graduate School can submit copies of these references.

Applications will be reviewed by the School’s Admissions and Grants Committee.
The complete application package must be submitted by December 15, 2010 to:

Freie Universität Berlin
Berlin Graduate School Muslim Cultures and Societies
Office
Altensteinstr. 48
14195 Berlin
Germany

For further information, please contact the Graduate School’s office at office@bgsmcs.fu-berlin.de

Source: Link

Germany: 4 PhD Scholarship in Natural and Artificial Cognitive Systems

Cross-modal Interaction in Natural and Artificial Cognitive Systems funded by the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, DFG), the State of Hamburg, and the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, is seeking highly qualified and motivated candidates for

4 Doctoral Student Positions at the University of Hamburg beginning June 1st, 2010, or later.

The IRTG-CINACS offers a 3-year doctoral programme based at the University of Hamburg and at Tsinghua University, Beijing. The dissertation projects will be carried out at the University of Hamburg. A part (up to 6 months) of the studies will be performed at Tsinghua University. The interdisciplinary programme provides exciting research opportunities for research on multis­ensory perception and cross-modal information processing.

Three of the positions are available at the Department of Informatics of the University of Hamburg: One of them ( B2_project_description (13.92 kB) or B4_project_description (13.38 kB)) concerns a research project on cognitively plausible architectures of language comprehension and language production in a multi-modal environment. Special emphasis is placed on multimodal communication and representation for human-computer interaction. The required qualifications are: comprehensive knowledge of artificial intelligence, (computational) linguistics or human-computer interaction, being interested in interdisciplinary research with the computer scientists, linguists, psychologists and neuro-scientists.

The two other positions ( A6 A7 Wermter Cinacs projects (61.95 kB)) at the Department of Informatics focus on projects in neural network robotics. We are particularly interested in working towards 1) multimodal integration and 2) sound localisation within an attractive humanoid robot scenario where humanoid robots interact with humans based on multimodal information. The required qualifications are: knowledge of artificial intelligence, neural networks or robotics and an interest to work in an interdisciplinary neuroscience, computing and robotics environment.

One position ( B1_project_description (13.8 kB)) is available at the Department of Psychology of the University of Hamburg. It concerns multimodal integration in perception and action. The required qualifications are: comprehensive knowledge and interests in experimental psychology and cognitive neurosciences. Programming skills (Matlab / C) are of advantage.

Conditions
The scholarship currently provides 1468 EUR per month and is not subject to federal income tax. Additional benefits include family allowance (where applicable), travel funding, support for carrying out experiments, and an additional monthly allowance for the duration of the stay in China. The scholarships are awarded for a period of 2 years with a possible extension of one additional year. For further details see
http://www.dfg.de/forschungsfoerderung/koordinierte_programme/graduiertenkollegs/int_gk/
Requirements

• Applicants must hold a Master's degree, or equivalent ("Diplom" or "Medizinisches Staatsexamen") in computer science, electronic engineering, computational linguistics, psychology, cognitive sciences or biology. Female applicants are particularly welcome. Successful applicants for a scholarship
• are fluent in English (Language test not obligatory)
• are willing to participate in the exchange programme between the University of Hamburg and Tsinghua University (participation in joint activities, research visit to Tsinghua University for up to 6 months)
• are interested in advanced interdisciplinary research in the field of multi-modal processes.

Application Please send the following documents with your application:
Curriculum vitae (English)

• List of publications
• Copies of university certificates
• Copy of your Language Test Certificate (e.g., TOEFL, if applicable)
• Copy of your passport (for non-German applicants)
• Description of your prior studies and scientific training, and
• a one-page statement of interest with specific reference to one, at most two of the announced doctoral thesis topics (as described in the pdf project descriptions linked in the text above), listed in the order of preference.

Please address your application by email with scans of your documents, to: cinacs@informatik.uni-hamburg.de

Please do not send any original documents at this stage. If you have any questions please contact us by cinacs@informatik.uni-hamburg.de

Source: http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/WTM/jobs.shtml

5 PhD position in cognitive Science in University of Osnabruck, Germany

The application deadline (for start in the winter semester 2010) will be 1st of June 2010. Scholarships

If you are interested in registering for the Cognitive Science PhD Programme you are welcome to send your application.

Academic requirements
Master's degree (or equivalent) in Cognitive Science or a sub-discipline is required. This must include at least basic qualifications in at least two of the following disciplines: artificial intelligence, biology, computer science, (computational) linguistics, neuroscience, philosophy, or psychology. (For details see the admission regulations .)

Dissertation proposal
We recommend that you do not send a worked out dissertation proposal with your initial application but only a short description of one or two topics you are interested in. Subsequently we will put you in contact with one of the principal investigators of the programme who will develop a full dissertation proposal with you interactively.

Application documents

• application form (download doc-version or pdf-version)
• all documents as required in the application form (educational certificates etc.)
• curriculum vitae
• papers published or submitted for publication
• previous theses (Bachelor, Master, etc.)
• names and addresses of two referees

Please send an electronic version of these documents to Dr. Carla Umbach (email below). Officially authenticated photocopies of certificates will be required on admission.

Upon application PhD students can be provided with a three years scholarship of normally 1500 € per month (plus extras). After the first year there is an assessment of the progress of the dissertation project. The continuation of the scholarship in the second and third year depends on the results of the assessment.There are no study fees for PhD students but only an administration fee of appr. 160 € per semester. Students have to provide proof of health insurance upon registration.

Contact:
Dr. Carla Umbach, email: pbosch@uos.de
Tel. (+49 541) 969 3369 (+49 541) 969 3369

Source: http://cogsci.uni-osnabrueck.de/en/cogsci/phd/application

PhD Position in Cognitive Robotics at TUM, Germany

Application deadline: the position should be filled as soon as possible

We are now accepting applications for a 3-year PhD position in the fields of cognitive robotics, languages for modelling of situations, actions and perception, and system integration at the Department of Informatics at TU Munich, Germany.

Project Title: RoboEarth - Robots sharing a knowledge base for world model-ling and learning of actions .

The European project "RoboEarth" is a research project in the area of cognitive robotics and system integration. Several European partners from industry and academia are participating in this four year project. The Chair of Robotics and Embedded Systems is responsable for language definition and implementation that allows for the representation and communication of actions and situations on different levels of abstraction. The relevant research topic includes develop-ment of a language together with the overall architecture with a focus on com-ponent integration.

In particular, the objectives are

• to specify and develop a high-level language for the communication between RoboEarth and individual systems,
• to get an abstract representation of labelled situations and actions, and
• to provide interfaces for platform-specific representations (individual robots and the RoboEarth platform) and for human-robot interaction.

Applicants should have an M.Sc. degree in Computer Science (or equivalent, from a well-known university). The successful candidates should have experi-ence in one or more of the following areas:

• cognitive robotics or automation systems,
• representation of complex actions and/or situations, and
• Ontol-ogy-based world modelling.

TU Munich enjoys an excellent international reputation as an academic leader and has been consistently ranked as one of the three best universities in Ger-many. The Munich area itself offers high-quality of living, with unparalleled out-door recreational opportunites and a great night-life at a reasonable price.

Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and an academic tran-script. A statement of the broad area of your research interest should also be included.
For application, enquiries or further information, send an E-mail to: Dr. Reinhard Lafrenz (lafrenz@in.tum.de) or visit our web site at http://wwwknoll.in.tum.de

Source: http://www6.in.tum.de/pub/Main/OpenPositions/job_position_RoboEarth-final.pdf

PhD Position in Embedded System Design at TUM, Germany

Deadline: the position is to be filled as soon as possible

Domain: Automation We are now accepting applications for a 3‐year PhD Scholarship in the area of software engineering, fault-tolerant systems, and verification in the Department of Informatics at TU München, Germany.

Project Title: Development of High-Availability Embedded Systems Application

In cooperation with GE, TU München investigates on the development process of high-availability embedded systems. The project covers the following aspects: code reuse, multi-core platforms, code generation, and formal verification. Within the project, a windmill application will be implemented as use case. Applicants should have a M.Sc. degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent, from a well‐known University).
The success-ful candidate should have experience in one or more of the following areas:

1. software engineering
2. multi-core systems
3. formal methods, and
4. fault-tolerance mechanisms.

TU München enjoys an excellent international reputation as an aca-demic leader and has been consistently ranked as one of the three best universities in Germany. It was appointed one of only three top universi-ties in the first round of the "Excellence Initiative" of the German Gov-ernment in 2006. The group Robotics & Embedded Systems offers a unique working surrounding with interesting and challenging research projects. Besides the concrete project, the group provides excellent pos-sibilities for your career both in academia – within the associated re-search and transfer institute fortiss - and in industry - by its close ties to companies and by supporting the creation of spin-offs. The Munich area itself offers high quality of living, with unparalleled outdoor recreational opportunities and a great night-life at a reasonable price. Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, an academic transcript and two referees. A statement of the broad area of your re-search interest should also be included.

For any enquiries or further information, send an E-mail to: Dr. Christian Buckl (buckl@in.tum.de) or visit our web site http://wwwknoll.in.tum.de.

Source: http://www6.in.tum.de/pub/Main/OpenPositions/position_available.pdf

15 PhD Fellowships in 9 European countries within the Marie Curie Initial Training Network ‘Education as Welfare’

Application Deadline 15/04/2010

Fifteen ESRs will be recruited across the Network. Each will be expected to complete a doctorate on one of the three working groups’ topics. Early Stage Researchers should be in the first 4 years of their career (experience is counted at date of appointment) and have not yet obtained a PhD. The ESR must not have resided or carried out their main activity in the host country for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment.

The network programme is taught in English and is open to students from all countries with a Master’s degree in social sciences. Applicants must comply with the Marie Curie Actions rules for eligibility and mobility. Alongside their individual research projects, the ESRs will also design and conduct a comparative Education-as-Welfare survey that will serve as one aspect of their common methodological training and research in the ITN. Each ESR will benefit from a three year contract research appointment, a personal mobility allowance, funding for travel, international collaborations, secondments within the Working Group to other partners, and network wide training organized by the ITN network, including mentoring and supervision by a thesis committee within the European wide interdisciplinary network of academic and non-academic partners; regular seminars and project work at the host university; network wide training events; training for complementary skills; and career planning

Further information

Job starting date 01/07/2010

The selection of the ESRs will be done in line with the European Charter of Researchers and Equal opportunities policy.

How to apply?

Please send via E-Mail:

→ a C.V. giving information about your studies or professional career

→ 2 letters of recommendation from university teachers (who are not members of our project group)

→ a motivation letter

→ a summary (1000 words) of the bachelor or master thesis

→ an essay (8-10 pages) why you have chosen this special topic. The essay should also combine theoretical knowledge (e.g. Capability Approach and others) with some methodical remarks about the empirical instruments for the research.

To: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Hans Uwe Otto via E-Mail ( euprojects_otto@uni-bielefeld.de This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Source: http://www.eduwel-eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=60

DAAD Fellowship in Conflict Studies and Management

Conflict Studies and Management Programme at the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy in Erfurt - Research Fellowships and Scholarships for Doctoral and Master’s Students

The ‘Conflict Studies and Management Programme’ (CSMP) is a new programme implemented by the ‘Willy Brandt School of Public Policy’ in Erfurt (Brandt School) and the ‘German Academic Exchange Service’ (DAAD). It is addressed to Master’s students, doctoral students and senior researchers with an interest in conflict management in research and practise.

The Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt is one of the leading public policy schools in Germany. Since 2002 the School’s Master’s programme is committed to training talented students for management and leadership positions mainly in the public sector.
In 2010 the Brandt School launches a new research programme in conflict studies and conflict management focusing on (policy) issues relevant to regions of conflict. In winter semester 2010 fellows will start their research projects at the Brandt School and participate in developing the programme. Also in winter semester 2010 the first Master and doctoral students will enrol. The CSMP aims at preparing students who want to pursue a career in relevant organisations and seeks to produce applicable knowledge in the area of conflict studies.

This special programme is intended for highly-qualified foreign Master’s and doctoral students as well as senior scientists. The CSMP fellowships offer outstanding scientists and researchers the opportunity to conduct research with a focus on application at the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy in Erfurt, Germany. The fellows will have a teaching commitment at the Brandt School of generally 2 hours per week. Furthermore, the CSMP scholarships offer excellent students the opportunity to obtain a Master’s degree or a doctorate within a specialised structured research and teaching programme.

CSMP Fellowships and scholarships are defined and awarded on a yearly basis. Each year, the fellowship announcement will indicate the specific qualification requirements and regional focus. The current offers are published under ‘CSMP Fellowships - Current Offers’ :

Fellowship and Scholarship Types and Duration
Type Target Group Goal Funding Duration
A Master Students Master’s Degree in Germany 24 months (+6)
B Doctoral Students Doctorate in Germany 36 months (+6)
C Senior Scientists Research in Germany 6 to 24 months

Fellowships (Type C) are awarded for the length of the research stay in Germany agreed between Willy Brandt School as the host, DAAD as the fund-giver and the fellowship candidate.
Scholarships (Type A+B) are awarded for the normal duration of Master’s and PhD studies with an additional German language course of generally 6 months before the begin of studies.
All fellowships (A+B+C) will initially be awarded for a maximum of 12 months and can be extended upon application.

Fellowship and Scholarship Value
Type Monthly

Type A 750 EUR +

Type B 1.000 EUR

Type C 1.840 or 1.990 EUR, in exceptions 2.240 EUR

For all: flat-rate travel allowance, health insurance, family allowances

Application Requirements
At the time of their application, applicants for CSMP Fellowships or scholarships must
be able to prove their outstanding study or research achievements,

Type A: have completed their studies with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Type B: have completed their studies or research with a Master’s degree or equivalent

Type C: hold a doctorate/Ph.D., have proven research experience of at least 2 years in a relevant field and institution and be currently working in institutions of higher education or at a research institute; positions are open to outstandingly-qualified academics and scientists.
have an excellent knowledge of English; please provide evidence of this through the submission of appropriate language certificates (e.g. TOEFL: 550/213/80); knowledge of German is advantageous, but not required. in general have completed their Bachelor’s or Masters’ s degree in the last six years (Type A and B).
Applicants cannot be considered if they have been in Germany for more than one year at the time of application.

Application Papers
Applicants are expected to submit the complete ‘Application for Research Grants and Study Scholarships’ (Type A+B) (*.pdf) or Research Stays and Study Visits for University Academics and Scientists (Type C) (*.pdf). Accompanying documents are listed in the DAAD Application Forms (see below) and the "Current Offers”.

Applications are to be submitted to the DAAD application address in the home country (usually the DAAD representation or the German diplomatic representation). The DAAD cannot consider incomplete applications.

The application deadline is mentioned in ‘Current Offers’. The deadline for Master and PhD studies in 2010 was 6 November 2009. Applications for the research fellowships (Type C) can be submitted at any time, but they should be received at the DAAD application address in the home country at least 6 months before the agreed day of commencement. Fellowship applications for the winter term 2010 will be accepted until 1 April 2010.

Current offers

Current offers (*.pdf)
Application Forms for download
For Type A+ B (*.pdf)
For Type C (*.pdf)

Source: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/ausschreibungen/11790.en.html

10 PhD scholarship in Chemical Engineering at BIG-NSE, Germany

Deadline: 15/03/2010

The newly-founded “Berlin International Graduate School of Natural Sciences and Engineering” (BIG-NSE) is offering ten three-year scholarships for a PhD in Berlin in the field of Catalysis. The lastest deadline for applications was March 15 2009 for applicants who wished to be considered for a BIG-NSE scholarship. The next deadline is March 15 2010.


The entry requirements for the BIG-NSE are:

* A Master‘s degree or German Diploma in chemistry, biology, physics or engineering.
* A Certificate of English Proficiency (TOEFL with a minimum of 550 - paper-based version -, or equivalent) for applicants whose native language is neither English nor German.
* Two letters of recommendation.



The BIG-NSE offers a structured curricu­lum for obtaining the degree of “Doctor” within 3 years. The main characteristic of the BIG-NSE is a comprehensive integration and mentoring programme for its students, espe­cially foreign students. It includes:

* An “Initial Phase”, with intensive support, especially for administrative and integration aspects.
* Preparation of a schedule by the students themselves during the first semester.
* Continuous supervision by two professors/senior scientists and one mentor.
* Regular evaluation of the students’ work/study achievements.
* Continuous support for all professional and social aspects.
* Regular lectures presented by renowned guest scientists from all over the world.
* Language and soft skill courses.
* Financial support for scientific and teaching materials.



The School is part of the Cluster of Excellence “Unifying Concepts in Catalysis” (UniCat – see http://www.unicat.tu-berlin.de/) founded in November 2007 by the TUB and five further Institutions in the Berlin area within the fra­mework of the German government‘s “Excellence Initiative”.

The main research interest of the UniCat and BIG-NSE Faculty is “Catalysis”, in a broad sense. The research fields involved cover a broad range of topics, from natural sciences to engineering. The faculty consists of internationally renowned professors and junior researchers from 54 research groups at 6 participating institutions and active in 13 research fields, who will be intensively involved in the supervision and mentoring of the BIG-NSE students.

More information on the application process here.

Source: http://www.big-nse.tu-berlin.de/index.php?id=402

PhD on Systems Biology of Wound Healing at Freiburg University, Germany

Deadline: Not Specified

Source: http://www.zbsa.uni-freiburg.de/projekte/frias-hauke-busch/open-positions

PhD on Systems Biology of Wound Healing

We offer a Postdoc or PhD position in systems biology on the development of multi-scale models for wound healing. The project aims at the development of data-driven dynamic models to elucidate and predict cytocine-driven cellular decisions processes, like proliferation, migration or death on the time scale of hours. The project is funded within the BMBF funded framework 'Medical Systems Biology' and will be carried out in close collaboration with biologist, clinicians and further theoreticians throughout Germany .

The ideal candidate should hold a degree in physics, applied mathematics, engineering or biological sciences, having demonstrated expertise in interdisciplinary research, systems biology, biophysics and/or nonlinear dynamics.

If you are interested in working with us, please contact us for details at: hauke.busch (at) frias.uni-freiburg.de

2 PhD-Positions in the Field of Physics/Biotechnology at University of Heidelberg, Germany

Application Deadline: 01/02/2010



The ViroQuant-CellNetworks RNAi Screening Facility is looking for motivated students who are interested in highly interdisciplinar research programs. We currently offer 2 PhD-Positions in the field of Physics / Biotechnology / Biology at the BioQuant-Centre for the

"Development of an automated high-throughput / high-content microscopy platform"

Background: To understand complex biological systems quantitatively, newest technologies ranging from biology, physics and informatics to mathematics are nowadays applied within large research and development programs. Within the framework of the BMBF research initiative SysTec "New Methods in Systems Biology" as well as the Landesstiftung Baden-Württemberg Initiative "New Methods in Live Sciences" we offer two PhD positions for physicists, computer scientists, biotechnologists and biologists.

Goal: The PhD positions comprise the development of basic elements of a high-throughput / high-content microscopy platform for automated genome wide screens up to newest highest resolution procedures. Essential for this is a highly perfected automated connection between different imaging methods (correlative microscopy) to obtain a maximal information benefit from genome wide biological experiments. This will be realised in close interdisciplinary collaborations with expert groups from the fields of molecular biology, image processing and microscopy as well as industrial partners.

Requirements: Candidates should offer strong interest in highly interdisciplinary orientated research projects. Furthermore, interest in microscopy and programming is of highest priority.


How to Apply:



Please apply by sending your application, including your CV and a brief statement of interest, to holger.erfle(at)bioquant.uni-heidelberg.de and juergen.reymann(at)bioquant.uni-heidelberg.de



Technology Platform

ViroQuant-CellNetworks RNAi Screening Facility BioQuant,

University of Heidelberg, Germany



Detail: http://www.bioquant.uni-heidelberg.de/technology-platforms/viroquant-cellnetworks-rnai-screening-facility.html

8 PhD Scholarship on IT and Communication at B-IT (RWTH), Germany

Deadline: January 2, 2010

source: http://www.b-it-center.de/Wob/en/view/class211_id1083.html

B-IT Research School will offer new opportunities for excellent students of B-IT master programs in Media Informatics and Life Science Informatics to continue their studies in a PhD program, but also addresses outstanding international students from outside B-IT to apply.

The PhD programs is entirely taught in English.

B-IT Research School is run by Aachen University and the University of Bonn under the participation of the Fraunhofer Institutes, located at Schloss Birlinghoven near Bonn. The directors are Professor Dr. Matthias Jarke (RWTH Aachen) and Professor Cremers (deputy director, University of Bonn). Accepted students are exposed to the inspiring learning and research environments of both universities, and the participating Fraunhofer Institutes.

In a 2009 survey by the Economics journals Wirtschaftwoche and Handelsblatt , the head recruiters of the biggest German companies were asked to evaluate the universities in Germany. In the ranking RWTH Aachen was selected as best university in Germany. RWTH Aachen secured a first place not only in its Informatics programs but also in four other categories (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Economics & Business Administration, and Natural Sciences).

Graduates with a degree by RWTH Aachen are deemed to be best prepared for the job and are preferred to be hired by the companies. In the 2009 edition of the prestigious CHE Rating by the weekly Die Zeit , the Informatics department at RWTH Aachen again reached the top research rating as one of only four universities in the German-speaking countries. In addition to that, students will also be taught by high-level international lecturers. B-IT research School started in October 2008. The well structured PhD programs ensure that accepted students are quickly familiar with their respective fields of doctoral research on one hand whereas B-IT partners lay the foundation of a comprehensive education on the other hand. The approved new B-IT Research School also acknowledges the success of B-IT master's programs in Media Informatics and Life Science Informatics which have been run since 2003. B-IT Research School has been included into the NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) Research Schools of Excellence.

New Openings of PhD Full-Time ScholarshipsThe Bonn-Aachen International Research School of Applied Information Technology (B-IT Research School) is operated by RWTH Aachen University and the University of Bonn in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Society, Institute Center Birlinghoven Castle. The offered eight full-time positions should be filled by March 2010 .

The research school covers a wide range, from foundations to different areas of application, including interdisciplinary topics.

Media Informatics and Advanced Human-Computer Interaction
Communication Systems Engineering
Software and Information Engineering
Life Science Informatics
Computer Graphics
IT Security
Data Mining, Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning
Algorithm Design and Formal Foundations of Applied IT

Application Deadline January 2, 2010 Submission of all required application documents should be made electronically to rs-applications@b-it-center.de.
PrerequisitesA very good Master degree in Informatics/Computer Science or another field related to the topics of the research school. The research school will also consider a few exceptionally qualified Bachelor graduates with an outstanding track record for a funded scholarship covering an integrated Master-Doctoral programme linked to the international Master programs of the Bonn-Aachen International Center for Information Technology (B-IT). Applicants should have a strong background and interest in one of the eight research areas above. More details about the research areas can be found here.
Scholarship AmountThe scholarship amounts to 1.468 Euro per month, tax free. Scholarships can be granted for a maximum of three years, with an intermediate evaluation. Under certain conditions, increased scholarships are available for candidates with children.
ApplicationApplications must include:
a curriculum vitae,
copies of exam transcripts,
a recommendation by at least one university professor, and
a short description of work done so far (e.g. Master thesis or other research-related experience) and research interests, including a specific research area of interest and possibly first ideas for a thesis topic.
TOEFL or IELTS (one of the two tests is sufficient) and GRE scores should be included. Applications must be submitted electronically to rs-applications@b-it-center.de no later than January 2, 2010 .

Question can be directed to the coordinators of B-IT Research School:

Professor Matthias Jarke, RWTH Aachen University (jarke@dbis.rwth-aachen.de) and Professor Armin B. Cremers, University of Bonn (abc@iai.uni-bonn.de).

B-IT Research School has a strong interest in bringing in the full pool of talent in applied Informatics and therefore strongly encourages female students and students from outside Germany to apply. The working language of the research school is English. Questions regarding the scholarships can be directed to rs-helpdesk@b-it-center.de