Graduate-research-list May 2003

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by Natalie Bradshaw

Dear All, Please find below excerpts from the latest Research Funding Bulletin (available on the intranet at <http://intranet.stir.ac.uk/Research/research_support/resnews.htm>) which may be of interest to you. For ease of reference, excerpts with a G prefix are General Opportunities, and ones with A, H, M or N prefixes may of be particular relevance to students of the Arts, Human science, Management or Natural science Faculties, as appropriate. G5) Rotary Foundation World Peace Travel Abroad Student Scholarship Deadline: 1 March 2004. Rotary Foundation World Peace Travel Abroad Student Scholarship offer individuals committed to peace and conflict resolution the opportunity to pursue a two-year master's-level degree in international studies, peace studies, and conflict resolution at one of the seven Rotary Centers. They also have comprehensive programs in related fields, such as international law, public health, natural resources and environment, and education and literacy, any of which will provide Rotary World Peace Scholars with appropriate supplemental study opportunities. Applicants must have: the academic background, training, and work experience required for a master's-level program at the partner universities; proficiency in more than one language (even if they propose to study in a country where their native language is spoken); excellent leadership skills; a demonstrated commitment to peace and international understanding through their personal and community service activities and/or academic and professional achievements; and citizenship in a country where there is a Rotary club. Application must be made through a local Rotary club in the applicant's legal or permanent residence, or place of full-time study or employment. The scholarship will include funding for the following: tuition and required fees; room and board; transportation; and contingency expenses. Seventy scholars will be selected each year. Ten scholars will be assigned to each of the seven Rotary Centers. Scholars will be assigned to a center outside of their home country. Rotary Centers in the Northern Hemisphere will begin their programs in August, September, or October. Rotary Centers in the Southern Hemisphere will begin their programs in February or March. No studies will begin prior to 1 July of the first year of the scholarship. Applications generally need to be completed approximately eighteen months in advance of the planned study period. Interested applicants must contact a local Rotary club to ask about local application deadlines. Program Number: 60551 Contact: One Rotary Center, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201-3698, U.S.A. Tel: 847-866-3000. Fax: 847-328-8554. E-mail: scholarshipinquiries(a)rotaryintl.org Web http://www.rotary.org/foundation/programs.html A) John F Kennedy Research Deadline: 15 August 2003 The John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library Foundation provides funds for a number of grants in aid of research on any topic relating to the Kennedy period. The purpose of these grants is to help defray living, travel, and related costs incurred while doing research in the textual and non-textual holdings of the library. Preference is given to PhD dissertation research, research in recently opened or relatively unused collections and the preparation of recent dissertations for publication, but all proposals are welcome. Grants range from $500 (£320) to $2,500 and between 15 and 20 are awarded each year. Contact: Grant and Fellowship Coordinator, John F Kennedy Library, Columbia Point, Boston, MA02125, USA. Tel: +1 617 514 1600. Fax: +1 617 514 1652. Email: kennedy.foundation(a)nara.org. Web http://www.jfklibrary.org/krg.htm A) Intel Media Technology PhD Student Grants No deadline The Intel Corporation's applications, interface and media technical committee solicits proposals for its art and entertainment research funding. These awards recognize that the arts are fundamental to the development of new applications for the PC and new forms of computing. They fund research enabling mass media communications, especially around the home, using new kinds of interfaces, both immersive and interactive. Research areas include: latest trends in interactive media content, technology, tools business and culture; how to use technology to entertain and inspire; personalizing the impact of technology, and inventing new forms of entertainment. Applicants should be doctoral students. Contact: AIM committee, 2111 NE 25th Ave, JF3-379, Hillsboro, OR 97124, USA. Web http://www.intel.com/research/university/aim/adaptive.htm A) Intel Community/Security ICT PhD Student Grants No deadline The Intel Corporation's applications, interface and media technical committee invites applications for its community, security and trust research funding. Awards are made to research that helps to understand the interplay between critical aspects of the design of information and communication technologies, and the behaviors, perceptions, concerns, and desires of businesses and consumers as they use these technologies to form, maintain, and strengthen social groups. Specific research areas are the role of technologies in community formation and maintenance; and security, privacy and control. Applicants should be doctoral students. Contact: AIM committee, 2111 NE 25th Ave, JF3-379, Hillsboro, OR 97124, USA. Web <http://www.intel.com/research/university/aim/trust.htm> H2) EPSRC Visual Information Posters Deadline: 23 May 2003 The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council invites the submission of abstracts for posters for its 'challenge of convergence event co-hosted with the visual information engineering conference, to take place from 7 to 9 July 2003 at the University of Surrey. Abstracts in the following areas are welcome: image based rendering; models from images and video; augmented reality; video augmented environments; content based retrieval; photographs, paintings and drawings; vision for scientific visualisation; images, videos and volumes; analysis of dynamic scenes; hybrid model and image based methods; graphics models for vision applications; novel and interesting applications. Travel costs will be reimbursed. Contact: M Hylton, EPSRC, Polaris House, North Star Ave, Swindon, Wiltshire SN2 1ER. Tel: 01793 444301. Email: mark.hylton(a)epsrc.ac.uk. Web http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/website/commonpages/listcontent.aspx?ZoneID=1&LozID=8 &SearchID=2 H9) Wellcome Biomed Studentships Deadline: 30 June 2003 The Wellcome Trust invites applications for its prize studentships. These are awarded in association with the longer-term awards provided by the trust, such as programme grants, senior fellowships and principal research fellowships. Candidates must be nominated by the holder of a major award from the trust. Such grant holders may apply for a prize studentship on behalf of a veterinary graduate or a science graduate. Contact: Career Development Programme, Prize Studentships, Wellcome Trust, 183 Euston Rd, London NW1 2BE. Fax: 020 7611 8687. Email: cdg(a)wellcome.ac.uk. Web <http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/en/1/biosfgcdpfunsumwps.html> H12) BACCN Nurse Awards Deadline: 31 July 2003 The British Association of Critical Care Nurses invites applications for its small research awards, conference and study tour awards. A maximum of £2,000 will be awarded in any one submission period. Awardees are required to publish an article in the BACCN journal Nursing in Critical Care or present a paper at the association's national conference. Applicants must be members of the BACCN. Contact: Georgina Parker, Administration Executive, BACCN, Administration, Crown House, 28 Winchester Rd, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 8AA. Tel: 01794 521767. Fax: 01794 511455. Email: administration.executive(a)baccn.org.uk. Web http://www.baccn.org.uk/about/Awards/index.asp H14) Oncology Nursing Social Awards Deadline: 15 August 2003 The Oncology Nursing Society invites applications for its international award for contributions to cancer care. The purpose of this award is to recognize a nurse who has contributed to the improvement of cancer care in a country outside of the US. The candidate must be a nurse who works and resides outside of the US, working in any setting, who has contributed to the improvement of cancer care in one or more of the following areas: clinical practice, research, education, or administration. The nominee is not required to be a member of the ONS and nominations may be submitted by anyone. The prize consists of a $1,000 (£640) cash award, a one year membership in the ONS, airfare to the ONS congress, four day per diem for congress, and a waiver of the congress registration fee. Contact: ONS Foundation, 125 Enterprise Drive, RIDC Park West, Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1214, USA. Tel: +1 866 257 4667. Fax: +1 877 369 5497. Email: research(a)ons.org. Web http://www.ons.org/xp6/ONS/Information.xml/Awards_2002.xml/ONS_Awards/distin guished.xml - international <http://www.ons.org/xp6/ONS/Information.xml/Awards_2002.xml/ONS_Awards/disti nguished.xml> H22) Intel ICT in Consumer Health PhD Student Grants No deadline The Intel Corporation's applications, interface and media technical committee offers funding for consumer health and wellbeing research projects. These awards aim to support innovative application and technology research that helps Intel catalyze new consumer health and wellness usage models, drawing upon its core competencies in computing and communications silicon. Specific areas of interest are: home as a health platform; personal health informatics; and social support and caregiving. Applicants should be doctoral students. Contact: AIM committee, 2111 NE 25th Avenue, JF3-379, Hillsboro, OR 97124, USA. Web <http://www.intel.com/research/university/aim/health.htm> N6) Wellcome Biomed Studentships Deadline: 30 June 2003 The Wellcome Trust invites applications for its prize studentships. These are awarded in association with the longer-term awards provided by the trust, such as programme grants, senior fellowships and principal research fellowships. Candidates must be nominated by the holder of a major award from the trust. Such grant holders may apply for a prize studentship on behalf of a veterinary graduate or a science graduate. Contact: Career Development Programme, Prize Studentships, Wellcome Trust, 183 Euston Rd, London NW1 2BE. Fax: 020 7611 8687. Email: cdg(a)wellcome.ac.uk. Web <http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/en/1/biosfgcdpfunsumwps.html> Best wishes, Natalie. Natalie Bradshaw Research Services Officer Planning & Research Office, University of Stirling, FK9 4LA 01786 466691 natalie.bradshaw(a)stir.ac.uk

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[Graduate-research-list] Funding opportunity for Environmental Science Students

by Natalie Bradshaw

Dear All, Students in the Natural Science Faculty may wish to consider applying for a Francois Fiessinger scholarship. The closing date for this is the 1st September and applications will be considered from those who will be this year or are now a full-time Ph.D. student, and have a clearly demonstrated interest in environmental research. Students of any nationality may apply. Full details can be found at http://www.erefdn.org/scholar.html Best wishes, Natalie Bradshaw Research Services Officer Planning & Research Office, University of Stirling, FK9 4LA 01786 466691 natalie.bradshaw(a)stir.ac.uk

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Gerta Moray and Arundhathi Subramaniam

by Natalie Bradshaw

> -----Original Message----- > From: Michelle Keown > Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2003 3:36 PM > Subject: Gerta Moray and Arundhathi Subramaniam > > Dear all, > > We have had some enquiries about the fact that Gerta Moray's CCWS paper > (entitled ''Colonial Adventurism? Interpreting the 'Indian' images of > Emily Carr') takes place on a bank holiday. This is to confirm that the > event will take place. (Just as a reminder, it is scheduled for Monday > 5th May at 5.15pm in Pathfoot A7). > > We are also pleased to announce a second event which will take place on > Tuesday 6th May: Arundhathi Subramaniam, Stirling's Charles Wallace Trust > Writer in Residence for 2003, will be giving a poetry reading. Details > are copied below. > > We hope you can make either or both of these events - for further > information, please contact me or Prof. Angela Smith > (a.m.smith(a)stir.ac.uk). > > All the best, > Michelle Keown > > Tuesday 6th May, 5.15pm > in Pathfoot B 33 > Arundhathi Subramaniam > will read from her own poetry > > ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND > For further details, contact Prof. Angela Smith on a.m.smith(a)stir.ac.uk or > 01786 467503

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Using the mailing list.

by Natalie Bradshaw

Dear All, I've recently had requests to forward adverts regarding items for sale to the Graduate Research List. It was agreed last year (as per the notes below) that the list was not intended for this purpose. However, if you do wish to post a message to the list, rather than asking me to forward it, please send the email directly to graduate-research-list(a)lists.stir.ac.uk and it will be processed automatically. It's here for you - please feel free to use the list! Best wishes, Natalie. Notes of informal meeting with SGRS student representatives and John Field 1. Graduate List Agreed: 1.1 That the Graduate List should not be used to advertise items for sale, flats to rent etc 1.2 The Graduate list should be used for messages regarding: * SGRS activities * Postgraduate research student funding opportunities * Matters relating to postgraduate research student policy * Academic matters relevant to the postgraduate research student community. 1.3 The change in use of the Graduate List is communicated to students via the List. Natalie Bradshaw Research Services Officer Planning & Research Office, University of Stirling, FK9 4LA 01786 466691 natalie.bradshaw(a)stir.ac.uk

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Summer events 2 - UK GRAD SCHOOL

by Natalie Bradshaw

Dear All, Dr Jon Turner from the UK GRAD programme will be visiting the University this year to promote the UK GRAD Schools as detailed below. As the end of semester is approaching, I'd be grateful if you could reply and let me know if you would be able to attend this event over the summer break at the University (Yes), or if you would prefer that it went ahead next semester (No). www.grad.ac.uk GRAD Courses GRAD courses are designed for postgraduate research students to assess their personal skills, develop team building skills and career management skills. Increasingly the development of generic or transferable skills is seen as an important element in a PhD. The pressures to complete your PhD are such that it is very difficult to stand back and assess where you are and what you want to do next. GRAD courses offer you the chance to do just that. They are courses that allow you to identify ways to develop yourself, see the relevance of your skills in different environments and more able to promote yourself and your abilities. Attending a course can help you: * complete your PhD successfully * make a successful transition to your next position The UK GRAD Programme is involved in designing and delivering courses in many forms. There are different courses to suit you. You can attend a national or a local course. They come in different lengths too: one to five days. All GRAD courses are designed for you to learn through team-based tasks. Many of these tasks are case studies based on real events in different career sectors. Others are skills development activities, sometimes focussing on something specific like career management, sometimes outdoors, helping you identify your personal contribution to the team. You can use choosing a course to look for the mix to suit you. National GRADschools , which are 3 to 5 day residential workshops open to all 2nd and 3rd year PhDs. Some students are entitled to funded places on these courses. * No other courses offers the same breadth of experience in such a short time * GRADschools provide the optimum environment for taking time out to plan your future * They are designed to suit all subject disciplines and any amount of prior experience * It could be the most enjoyable few days of your PhD Local GRAD courses normally run by or with a local university tend to be shorter (1 - 3 days) and often non-residential. They are open to all local students and some have places for students from other institutions. Best wishes, Natalie. Natalie Bradshaw Research Services Officer Planning & Research Office, University of Stirling, FK9 4LA 01786 466691 natalie.bradshaw(a)stir.ac.uk

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Summer Events - IPR

by Natalie Bradshaw

> Dear All, > > As a belated addition to the SGRS 2003 Spring Semester Programme, Dr. > Jeremy Philpott, Marketing & Information Division, The UK Patent Office > will be visiting the University in June to present a session on > Intellectual Property Rights. > > This is a seminar lasting between 45 minutes and 2 hours, depending upon > the depth of detail requested, and any particular focus (eg: recent > changes in design law). Each IP right is explained in terms of what it > protects, how the right is acquired, how long the right lasts, and how > important the right can be in a business context. Typically the talk runs > for one hour, followed by Q&A, though the audience are encouraged to leap > in with questions during the presentation. > > Topics to include: > Overview of Intellectual Property (IP) > Patents > Registered Designs > Registered Trade Marks > Copyright > > This session will run from 2pm on the 24th June, venue to be confirmed > (likely to be within Cottrell). > > Students and staff are invited to attend. To book a place, please mail > graduate-research(a)stir.ac.uk or call ext 6691 . > > Best wishes, > > Natalie. > > Natalie Bradshaw > Research Services Officer > > Planning & Research Office, University of Stirling, FK9 4LA > 01786 466691 > natalie.bradshaw(a)stir.ac.uk >

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FW: Gerta Moray, 5th May

by Natalie Bradshaw

> -----Original Message----- > From: Michelle Keown > Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2003 1:37 PM > Subject: Gerta Moray > > Dear all, > > This is just a reminder about our latest CCWS session: > > Monday 5th May, 5.15pm > in Pathfoot A7 > Gerta Moray > (Department of Art History, University of Guelph, Canada) > > 'Colonial Adventurism? Interpreting the 'Indian' Images of Emily Carr' > > All welcome > > For further information, please contact me or Prof Angela Smith > (a.m.smith(a)stir.ac.uk). > > Hope to see you there, > > Michelle

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FW: History of Ideas Seminar, 5th May

by Natalie Bradshaw

> -----Original Message----- > From: Mark Nixon {PG} > Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2003 12:20 PM > Subject: History of Ideas Seminar, 5th May > > Dear All, > > This is a reminder of our next seminar. > > > Prof Robert Stradling > (Emeritus Professor of History, University of Cardiff) > > European Fascism: > a Philistine Culture? > > Monday, 5th May > Pathfoot H3 > 4-6 pm > > Refreshments provided > > I do hope that you will be able to attend what will undoubtedly be a > fascinating paper. > > All the best > Mark > > > Mark Nixon > Dept of History > University of Stirling > Stirling > FK9 4LA > Scotland > > +44 1786 467965 > mn4(a)stir.ac.uk > > Every man of us has all the centuries in him. > > - John > Morley > > O mighty stream we cannot arrest thee. > -Dante > >

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