PhD in Computational Mathematics, Johannes Kepler University, Austria

The Doctoral Program (DK, in short for the German name Doktoratskolleg) “ComputationalMathematics” (W1214) is a special effort of five institutes (four of the Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU) and one (RICAM) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences). The general goal is combined PhD education in numerical analysis and symbolic computation. Currently the DK is granted by the Austrian Science Funds (FWF) for a duration of three years, with a prospect of prolongation for another nine years. It officially starts on October 1, 2008. The director is Prof. Dr. Peter Paule (RISC).

The participating institutes are:

• Institute of Applied Geometry (Geo)
• Institute of Computational Mathematics (NuMa)
• Industrial Mathematics Institute (IndMath)
• Research Institute for Symbolic Computation (RISC)
• Johann Radon Institute for Computational and Applied Mathematics (RICAM)

We offer nine annual employment contracts for PhD students for the maximum duration of three years. The first year of employment will be a probationary year. A DK contract guarantees a monthly gross salary of EUR 1,877.- (net salary: approx. 1,345.-) for full employment and a social and health insurance at the Austrian insurance agency for public employees (BVA).

Depending on the project, your place of work will either be the Science Park in Linz, directly on the University campus, or the castle of Hagenberg. There are students’ accommodations near both places.

About Linz and Hagenberg
Linz is the capital of Upper Austria and the third-largest city of Austria. It is located in the north centre of Austria on both sides of the river Danube. Linz offers a perfect blend of cultural pursuits and fine sightseeing options, e.g. the Landstraße, the pilgrimage church on the Pöstlingberg hill, the Brucknerhaus (concert hall), and the Lentos Art Museum.

About 20 km north of Linz, surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the Mühlviertel, you can find the village Hagenberg, where the Research Institute for Symbolic Computation (RISC) is located. There is a direct bus connection between the RISC institut and the Johannes Kepler University (JKU) Linz.

Important Dates
Sep 23, 2011: Deadline for applications
Oct 1, 2011: Official start of the 2nd period of the Doctoral Program

Application Requirements and Procedure
In order to apply for a position in the Doctoral Program a candidate has to provide the following information/documents:

• A letter of application stating clearly his/her background and why he/she is applying,
• A curriculum vitae including a photo of the applicant,
• The project(s) of the Doctoral Program that is/are of interest to the applicant,
• A list of all courses that the applicant has taken during his/her university studies, including the number of hours credited and the grades,
• Two recommendation letters (to be sent to office@dk-compmath.jku.at),
• The diploma or master thesis.

For applying for a PhD position register online on this homepage.
Technical questions should be sent to hemmecke@risc.jku.at

visit official website: www.dk-compmath.jku.at

Scholarship for Foreign Artists by the Styrian Provincial Government 2012, Austria

The Styrian Provincial Government offers scholarships to young artists in all fields for the year 2012.

Study Subject(s):all fields

Course Level:Non-degree program

Scholarship Provider: Styrian Provincial Government

Scholarship can be taken at: Styria

Eligibility:

artists from European and non-European countries who are looking for cooperation with Styrian artists.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: Recipients will be allowed € 850,– per month for extension studies and living expenses including residence. Artists will be charged for a contribution to the administration costs. The granted duration of scholarship will depend upon the scope of the cultural project.

The printed application (max. 20 pages) should include a short curriculum vitae, as well as duration of stay, an explanation or description of the respective project and a documentation of previous works (no originals). Applications should be sent by mail. If it is necessary to send along a data medium (film, audio, performance….) please use .jpg or .wmv.

How to Apply: Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: until August 19st, 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

OFID Master Scholarship 2011 for Applicants from Developing Countries

Master’s OFID Scholarships for Developing Countries 2011-2012, Austria

OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) is pleased to announce that qualified applicants who have obtained or are on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree and who wish to study for a Master’s degree are welcome to apply for the OFID Scholarship 2011/2012. The OFID scholarship will be awarded to support one student or candidate for Master’s degree studies. The applicant may be from any developing country, and he/she must first obtain admission to pursue a Master’s degree studies in a relevant field of development, in any recognized university/college in the world. Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly-driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of graduate studies. The winner of the OFID Scholarship Award will receive a scholarship of up to US$100,000. The funds will be spread over a maximum of two years, toward the completion of a Master’s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year 2011/2012.

Eligibility

Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application. Must have obtained or be on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree with a Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university, or its equivalent, Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent, Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting August/September 2010, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Master’s Degree. Must be a national of a developing country (please see list of eligible countries below), Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 4 June 2011

Source:
http://www.ofid.org/Portalvbvs/DesktopDefault.aspx