“Gamification” is the free online course offered by the University of Pennsylvania with collaboration to Coursera. Gamification is about absorbing the fun elements in a game, its mechanics or game techniques into real-world applications. It is the application of digital game design techniques to non-game problems, such as business and social impact challenges. The course is …
Month: October 2013
Coursera: An Academic Way to Global Village
Coursera is an education technology company founded by computer science professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller of Stanford University. Coursera believes in connecting people across the boundaries so that anyone can get education around the world. Their aim is to provide diverse and global education to the diverse people to improve their lives, the lives …
2013 PhD Position in Molecular Biology – Primate piRNAs at IMB Mainz, Germany
Institute of Molecular Biology in Mainz is offering PhD research position in Molecular Biology – Primate piRNAs in Germany. The length of PhD position is of three years. Research positions cover competitive stipend, training opportunities. PhD position will start at 1st March 2014 or later. Applicants must have master or diploma and have a excellent …
Masters Scholarships for Foreign Students at GRIPS in Japan
The National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) offers Monbukagakusho (MEXT) scholarships for Master’s students in the field of policy studies in Japan. Total 20 scholarships are offered. Scholarships are open to foreign students (be nationals of countries with which Japan has diplomatic relations). Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and must submit evidence of …
Call for Applications: IRRAD Doctoral/Postdoctoral Fellowships in India, 2014
The Institute of Rural Research and Development (IRRAD) is inviting applications for research fellowships from doctoral/postdoctoralcandidates to work on rural development projects in the selected districts of India including Mewat district of Haryana and Alwar district of Rajasthan. The duration of the fellowship is six months and can be held for a single continuous period between January 2014 and June …
MSc Studentship for UK/EU and International Students at Myerscough College in UK, 2014
Applicants are invited to apply for MSc Studentship for UK/EU and International Students at Myerscough College in the UK . UK/EU and International applicants can apply for this studentship. The studentship is tenable for up to 1 year [subject to satisfactory progress] and will cover the cost of tuition fees at UK/EU rates plus a …
Doctoral Thesis Research Positions at Ilmenau University of Technology in Germany, 2017
The Nanotechnology Research Group at the Institute of Micro- and Nanotechnology Germany provides 2 Doctoral Thesis Research Positions. The program is open for Germany applicants who wish to do this PhD research position. The purpose of positioning and electrical connection are based on novel surface tension-based self-assembly principles and transfer techniques. Funding is available for …
VINNMER Marie Curiein Incoming Fellowships
VINNOVA is pleased to offer 100, Marie Curie, Incoming Fellowships. Fellowships are available for undertaking a research project within the Mobility for Growth program in Sweden. The purpose of this call is to support experienced researcher careers through mobility and international collaborations. VINNOVA is the Swedish innovation agency. VINNOVA will strengthen Sweden’s innovation capacity for sustainable …
SALSA Doctoral Fellowships for International Students at HU Berlin in Germany, 2015
The Graduate School of Analytical Sciences Adlershof (SALSA) at HU Berlin is inviting applications for doctoral fellowships in Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Natural Sciences Education. Up to 10 fellowships are available to begin on October 1st, 2015 for graduate students who have completed (or be in the process of completing) M.Sc. or equivalent in a field related to analytical sciences research. …
Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students in UK, 2015-2016
University of Edinburgh is offering 15 undergraduate scholarships for international students for the 2015-2016 session. Scholarships are available for the students who are nationals of countries outwith the EU for undergraduate study in any subject offered by the University. Awards are tenable for the duration of the programme of study and each award worth £2,000 per year. Scholarships are …
Mälardalen University Scholarship Programme for International Students in Sweden
Mälardalen University is offering fully-funded master’s scholarships for the academic year 2022-2023. These scholarships are open to international students and cover 100% of the tuition fee for the programme. The scholarship is aimed at especially qualified students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/Switzerland and who are required to pay tuition fees. Every year the university offers …
Global Ambassador Scholarships for International Students at Magna Carta College Oxford in UK, 2014
Magna Carta College Oxford is offering 42 scholarships of various kinds during the January 2014/February 2014 intakes. Scholarships are available for international students. The programme awards scholarships on an annual basis and is supported by embassies in participating countries. Magna Carta College Oxford enables applicants to gain degree as well as contributes to creating higher standards of teaching students …
Online Course on Financial Engineering & Risk Management
Columbia University is starting a free online course “Financial Engineering and Risk Management Part I” in collaboration with Coursera. This course provides an introduction to various classes of derivative securities and we will learn how to price them using “risk-neutral pricing”. Financial Engineering is a multidisciplinary field involving finance and economics, mathematics, statistics, engineering and computational …
2015 Emory University Scholars Program for International Students, USA
Applications are invited for Emory Scholars Program available for international incoming first-year students. These merit-based scholarships ranging from partial tuition awards to full cost of attendance are renewable for four years of undergraduate study, provided students maintain high standards of personal and academic excellence. All scholarships are awarded solely on the basis of outstanding merit without regard …
Junior Research Fellowship Project Assistant at Karimganj College, Assam, India
Applications are invited for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF)/Project Assistant position in a SERB, DST sponsored project entitled, “Physiological and molecular approaches to dehydration stress tolerance and recovery in Oryza sativa L.: role of calcium,”. Duration of fellowship is for three years. Applicant must have an M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Molecular biology/ in any area of …