Saturday, 1 October 2011

Scholarship Positions: Scholarships Financial Aid Fellowships, PhD, Postdoctoral, Graduate College Scholarships

Scholarship Positions: Scholarships Financial Aid Fellowships, PhD, Postdoctoral, Graduate College Scholarships

Link to College Scholarships, PhD Scholarships, Postdoctoral, Graduate International Scholarships Fellowships

2012-13 Shorenstein Fellowships in Contemporary Asia at Stanford University, USA

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Fellowships programme in the field of Contemporary Asia at The Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center in the Freeman Spogli.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]


Robinson Scholarship Programme at University of Kentucky, USA

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Freshmen Scholarship in the field of Math and science at University of Kentucky, USA 2012 Study Subject(s):Math and science Course.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]


Two PhD Studentship in Automation at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden

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The Department of Signals and Systems offers Two PhD Studentship in Automation at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden Study Subject(s):Automation.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]


Cindy and Trevor Gardner Student Athletic Scholarship at Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada

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Undergraduate Scholarship for Canadian citizens at Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada 2012 Study Subject(s):Any Course Level:Undergraduate Scholarship Provider: Wilfrid Laurier University.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]


PhD Studentship in Applied Mechanics at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden

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The Department of Applied Mechanics offers PhD student position in Applied Mechanics at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden Study Subject(s):Applied.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]


Catherine Elaine Bingeman Memorial Award in Archaeology at Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada 2012

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Undergraduate Award in Archaeology for Canadian citizens at Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada 2012 Study Subject(s):Archaeology Course Level:Undergraduate Scholarship Provider: Wilfrid.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]


2012 Fogarty Foundation Scholarships at Edith Cowan University, Australia

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Graduate Certificate of Education specialising in Learning Difficulties  for the Australian citizens at Edith Cowan University, Australia 2012 Study Subject(s):Learning Difficulties.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]


Research Position in GABAB Receptor Trafficking at University College London, UK

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Research Position in GABAB Receptor Trafficking in Research Department of Neuroscience, Physiology & Pharmacology at University College London, UK 2011.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]


Postdoctoral Fellowship:Earth, Environmental, and Ocean Sciences at Columbia University, USA

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Columbia’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory invites Postdoctoral Fellowship in Earth, Environmental, and Ocean Sciences, USA. Study Subject(s):Earth, Environmental, and Ocean Sciences.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]


Kevin M. Eidt Memorial Scholarship 2012, USA

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Undergraduate Scholarship for the USA citizens at Norwalk High School, USA 2012 Study Subject(s):Courses offered by the University Course Level:Undergraduate.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]


Postdoctoral Research Position in Impact and Erosion Resistant Coatings at University of Southampton, UK

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Postdoctoral Research in Impact and Erosion Resistant Coatings at Highfield Campus at University of Southampton, UK 2011 Study Subject(s):Impact and.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]


Nine PhD Studentship in language and linguistics at Stockholm University, Sweden

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Nine (9) doctoral Studentship in language and linguistics at Stockholm University, Sweden Study Subject(s):Language and linguistics Course Level:PhD Scholarship Provider:.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]


GTC-Medical Sciences Doctoral Scholarship, UK

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Doctoral Scholarship in the field of Medical Sciences at Green Templeton College – University of Oxford, UK . Study Subject(s):.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]


PhD Fellowship in Paleogenetics at the Centre for Geogenetics at University of Copenhagen, Denmark

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PhD Fellowship in Paleogenetics at the Centre for GeoGenetics, Natural History Museum of Denmark Study Subject(s):Paleogenetics at the Centre for.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]


Health Care Research and Health Policy Fellowship at Stanford University, USA 2012

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The Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University offers Fellowship in the Department of Health Research and Policy,USA.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]


Postdoctoral Position in Stochastic Unit Commitment and Dispatch at Risø DTU, Denmark

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Risø Technical university of Denmark offers Postdoctoral Position in Stochastic Unit Commitment and Dispatch, Denmark Study Subject(s):Stochastic Unit Commitment and.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]


PhD Scholarship in Physical Oceanography at DTU, Denmark

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Technical University of Denmark announce PhD Scholarship in Physical Oceanography at the National Institute of Aquatic Resources, Denmark Study Subject(s):Physical.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]


PhD Scholarship in Biorefinery at DTU Environment, Denmark

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International PhD Scholarship in the field biotechnology, biochemical engineering, chemistry or microbiology at DTU Environment, Denmark Study Subject(s):Biorefinery Course Level:PhD.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]


PhD Position in Computational Geoscience at DTU CERE, Denmark

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3 year-PhD in position in Computational Geoscience at Department of Informatics and Mathematical Modeling and Center for Energy Resources Engineering,.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]


Kennan Institute Short-Term Grants for U.S. Citizens, USA

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Short-Term Grants in the field Social sciences or humanities at Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, USA Study Subject(s):Social sciences.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]


Korean Government Scholarship for Students from Bhutan, Korea

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Call for scholarship applications for the Korean government scholarship for undergraduate studies. Study Subject(s):Various Course Level:Undergraduate Scholarship Provider: Korean Government.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]


Sri Lankan Government Scholarship for Students from Bhutan, Sri Lanka

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Call for scholarship applications for undergraduate studies in the field of Medical and Dental Sciences by the Sri Lankan government... [Read Full Scholarship Detail]


Junior Research Fellowship at VIT University, India

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JRF Position in Utilisation of Bottom ash of Thermal Power Plants for Construction activities at VIT University, India Study Subject(s):Utilisation.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]


Three Positions available for PhD Program in area of Analytical chemistry and Biochemistry, Konkuk University, Korea

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Call for scholarship applications for postgraduate studies in Plant Analysis/ Analytical Chemistry at Konkuk University, Korea Study Subject(s):Plant Analysis/ Analytical.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]


Postdoctoral Position at Utrecht University, Netherlands

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Utrecht University offers Postdoctoral researcher: Agency, Gender, and Economic Development in the World Economy 1850-2000, Netherlands Study Subject(s):Agency, Gender, and.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]


Postdoctoral Fellowship n Molecular Genetics of C. Elegans Stem Cell Division at Utrecht University, Netherlands

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Utrecht University offers Postdoctoral Research Fellowship n Molecular Genetics of C. elegans Stem Cell Division, Netherlands Study Subject(s):Molecular Genetics of.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]


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Like its Harvard model, Princeton Open Access Policy needs to add immediate-deposit requirement, with no waiver option

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 07:14 AM PDT

 
Like its Harvard model, Princeton Open Access Policy needs to add immediate-deposit requirement, with no waiver option
nospam@example.com (Stevan Harnad)
Open Access Archivangelism, (01 Oct 2011)
The Princeton copyright-reservation policy, like the Harvard copyright-reservation policy, can be waived if the author wishes: This is to allow authors to retain the freedom to choose where to publish, even if the journal does not agree to the copyright-reservation. Adding an immediate-deposit clause, with no opt-out waiver option, retains all the properties and benefits of the copyright-reservation policy while ensuring that all articles are nevertheless deposited in the institutional repository upon publication, with no exceptions: Access to the deposited article can be embargoed, but deposit itself cannot; access is a copyright matter, deposit is not. Depositing all articles upon publication, without exception, is crucial to reaching 100% open access with certainty, and as soon as possible; hence it is the right example to set for the many other universities worldwide that are now contemplating emulating Harvard and Princeton by adopting open access policies of their own; copyright reservation alone, with opt-out, is not. The reason it is imperative that the deposit clause must be immediate and without a waiver option is that, without that, both when and whether articles are deposited at all is indeterminate: With the added deposit requirement the policy is a mandate; without it, it is just a gentleman/scholar's agreement.
Posted by stevanharnad (who is an author) to oa.mandates oa.new princeton harvard on Sat Oct 01 2011 at 14:14 UTC | info | related

Collection de l’École française de Rome available Open Access

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 07:13 AM PDT

Copyfraud and Classroom Performance Rights: Two Common Bogus Copyright Claims

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 06:20 AM PDT

THE 2011 EPT AWARD FOR INDIVIDUALS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES WORKING FOR OA

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 06:11 AM PDT

 
THE 2011 EPT AWARD FOR INDIVIDUALS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES WORKING FOR OA
epublishingtrust.blogspot.com
"The Electronic Publishing Trust* is pleased to announce that it is launching an annual award for individuals in developing and transition countries** who have made significant advances to the cause of open access and the free exchange of research findings. Nominations are sought for the first such award. Individuals or organisations may nominate themselves or others....Nominations should be received by 30th November 2011...."

Open-access R&D one answer to drug industry woes

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 05:54 AM PDT

 
Open-access R&D one answer to drug industry woes
www.dawn.com
"Drug companies are learning how to share. In a bid to save both time and money, some of the industry’s biggest names are experimenting with new ways to pool early-stage research, effectively taking a leaf out of the “open-source” manual that gave the world Linux software. If it takes off, the approach could break the mould of current drug research and speed the development of tomorrow’s life-saving medicines for diseases from cancer to autism. At the University of Oxford on Wednesday, two more companies – Pfizer and Eli Lilly – signed up for the first phase of the concept by joining existing backers GlaxoSmithKline and Novartis in an unusual public-private research partnership. As supporters of the international Structural Genomics Consortium (SGC), the rivals give cash and scientific resources for work into the three-dimensional structure of proteins – important for drug discovery – even though all the findings are made available to scientists worldwide without restriction. In all, the SGC has secured $49 million in new funding.Next year, a far more ambitious scheme is slated to take cooperation to another level by promoting open-access, patent-free research right up to mid-stage “proof of concept” clinical trials, known as Phase II...."

Digital Public Library of America “Beta Sprint” Review Panel Announces Results | Berkman Center

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 07:05 PM PDT

 
Digital Public Library of America “Beta Sprint” Review Panel Announces Results | Berkman Center
cyber.law.harvard.edu
"The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) Steering Committee* has invited the creators of the following submissions to the DPLA Beta Sprint, an open call for code and concepts defining how the DPLA might operate, to present at the public plenary meeting taking place on October 21, 2011 in Washington, DC: ...The six selected projects were invited on the basis of recommendations made by an independent review panel composed of public and research librarians and experts in the fields of library science and information management. The panel met in Cambridge, MA on September 18, 2011 to discuss the 38 final Beta Sprint submissions...."

U-M Library Orphan Works Project undaunted by lawsuit

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 07:02 PM PDT

 
U-M Library Orphan Works Project undaunted by lawsuit
www.ur.umich.edu
"The U-M Library continues to operate its nascent Orphan Works Project “because we remain as certain as ever that our proposed uses of orphan works are lawful and important to the future of scholarship and the libraries that support it.” That’s the position of University Librarian and Dean of Libraries Paul Courant, who also says that, contrary to some erroneous reports, the library is continuing its digitization efforts along with improving the orphan works identification process. “We have not changed our plans or activities in any way as a result of the Authors Guild lawsuit,” says Courant...."

New Approaches to Communication and Collaboration. Cotsen Digital Archaeology Series 1 - Open Access (CC)

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 03:27 PM PDT

Yemeni Manuscript Digitization Initiative

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 03:26 PM PDT

 
Yemeni Manuscript Digitization Initiative
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316 Pictures for "Wiki loves monuments" - European Contest is over

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 03:25 PM PDT

Access to scientific publications should be a...

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 03:24 PM PDT

 
Access to scientific publications should be a...
archivalia.tumblr.com
Posted by Klausgraf to oa.new on Fri Sep 30 2011 at 22:24 UTC | info | related

Will publishers respond positively to open access policies? | Higher Education Network | guardian.co.uk

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 03:23 PM PDT

The ACM and me

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 02:32 PM PDT

 
The ACM and me
www.r6.ca
"Let me make one thing clear from the beginning: it was the ACM’s choice to remove my publication from their workshop proceedings. I did nothing to stop them. In fact, by waiving my copyright, I made it extraordinarily easy for them to include my work in their proceedings if they wanted....In today’s world, transferring copyright is problematic for researchers like me. We want our papers as widely read as possible in order for them to be as influential as possible. Historically, the best way to do this was to have the paper published, because this would mean that copies of our work would end up getting disseminated to university libraries around the world. Publishing is not free, but in lieu of payment for publishing, we would transfer our copyright to the publisher. However, in today’s world the best way to have my paper widely read is to submit it to an online repository, such as the arXiv, where anyone with internet access can get instant access to my work. So as per my copyright policy, I uploaded my final version of my paper to the arXiv under a public domain dedication.... I always amend the copyright transfer agreement to make a note that I have already published my work under a public domain dedication and creative commons license and I am only transferring copyright to the extend possible (which I believe amounts to nothing). After mailing or faxing the amended copyright transfer agreement to the publisher, no publisher has yet refused to publish my work. They publish it after copy editing it, and stamp their own copyright on it. I find their copyright claim dubious; but I have no incentive to pursue the issue. With the ACM things are a little different...."

Wissensorganisation à la Open Source Wie die Open Knowledge Foundation freies Wissen fördert

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 08:58 AM PDT

World Congress Adopts CAUT Motion

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 08:36 AM PDT

 
World Congress Adopts CAUT Motion
www.cautbulletin.ca
"The 1,400 delegates attending the 6th World Congress of Education International in July unanimously passed a resolution introduced by CAUT [Canadian Association of University Teachers] calling for greater balance in global copyright rules....“By supporting this motion, you will make it clear our priority is to ensure all students, teachers and researchers across all sectors of education and in all parts of the world have better access to the learning materials they need and deserve,” [CAUT President Wayne Peters] also told delegates. The resolution was seconded by the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) in Ghana....“In Ghana, the time to complete a PhD is rising mainly because students don’t have access to the library resources and research materials they need,” said [NAGRAT President Christian Addai-Poku]. “Libraries can’t afford books and journals and digital content on the Internet is increasingly locked up.” The CAUT resolution calls on EI [Education International] to advocate at the international level for a more balanced approach to copyright rules, one that respects the rights of owners but allows exemptions for non-commercial educational and research purposes."

Open Consultation Process on Overall Review of the Implementation of the WSIS Outcomes (WSIS+10)

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 08:18 AM PDT

 
Open Consultation Process on Overall Review of the Implementation of the WSIS Outcomes (WSIS+10)
www.ungis.org
"The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) outcome documents and the UN General Assembly Resolution 60/252 resolved to conduct an overall review of the implementation of the Summit outcomes in 2015. The ITU Plenipotentiary Resolution 172 (PP-10) on the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the WSIS, including the possibility of holding a high-level event in 2014/2015 has requested ITU Secretary General to initiate the preparatory process at the UN Chief Executives Board (CEB). Consequently CEB tasked UNGIS to prepare, on the basis of an open consultation, an Action Plan to organize high-level meeting on the WSIS Review. The Action Plan would be presented to the CEB meeting in April 2012, and would take into consideration the strong support of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development served by UNCTAD...."

Six Provocations for Big Data, by Danah Boyd, Kate Crawford :: SSRN

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 08:17 AM PDT

 
Six Provocations for Big Data, by Danah Boyd, Kate Crawford :: SSRN
papers.ssrn.com
Abstract: The era of Big Data has begun. Computer scientists, physicists, economists, mathematicians, political scientists, bio-informaticists, sociologists, and many others are clamoring for access to the massive quantities of information produced by and about people, things, and their interactions. Diverse groups argue about the potential benefits and costs of analyzing information from Twitter, Google, Verizon, 23andMe, Facebook, Wikipedia, and every space where large groups of people leave digital traces and deposit data. Significant questions emerge. Will large-scale analysis of DNA help cure diseases? Or will it usher in a new wave of medical inequality? Will data analytics help make people’s access to information more efficient and effective? Or will it be used to track protesters in the streets of major cities? Will it transform how we study human communication and culture, or narrow the palette of research options and alter what ‘research’ means? Some or all of the above? This essay offers six provocations that we hope can spark conversations about the issues of Big Data. Given the rise of Big Data as both a phenomenon and a methodological persuasion, we believe that it is time to start critically interrogating this phenomenon, its assumptions, and its biases.
Posted by petersuber to ru.no oa.new oa.data on Fri Sep 30 2011 at 15:17 UTC | info | related

Global Right to Information Rating

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 08:15 AM PDT

 
Global Right to Information Rating
www.rti-rating.org
"The results of the world's first rating of RTI [Right to Know] laws in 89 countries shows a significant spread: out of a possible total of 150 points, the range is from 37 points (Germany) to 135 points (Serbia). The vast majority of countries have a score over 60 out of 150 points (87% of countries have over 60 points). Europe overall accounts for 15 of the bottom 20....The analysis shows vast room for improvement: two thirds of countries (64%) scored in the middle range, between 60 and 100 points out of 150. Typical weaknesses were the limited scope, over-broad exceptions regimes, shortcomings in oversight and appeals mechanisms, and lack of legal requirements to promote awareness of the public's right of access to information. The top 20 countries with scores over 100 tend to be younger laws which reflect the progress made in international standard setting on this right in the past 20 years: with the exception of Finland (a score of 105 for a legal framework which includes a law adopted in 1951) the average age of the laws in the top 20 countries is just 5 years...."

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09-23: COD Processing Update

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 11:07 AM PDT

Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 marks the end of the Federal fiscal year for the Department of Education (the Department). Some of the Department's core financial systems, including G5, will be on a modified...

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In Tough Job Market, Law Grads Use J.D.s for Nonlegal Work

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 07:00 AM PDT

When big firm jobs are scarce, law school graduates get creative about their careers.

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In Tough Job Market, Law Grads Use J.D.s for Nonlegal Work

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 07:00 AM PDT

When big firm jobs are scarce, law school graduates get creative about their careers.

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7 Ways to Slip Through the Sophomore Slump

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 06:30 AM PDT

Second year college students don't need to suffer through feelings of boredom and apathy about school.

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7 Ways to Slip Through the Sophomore Slump

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 06:30 AM PDT

Second year college students don't need to suffer through feelings of boredom and apathy about school.

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Social Media Skills a Must for M.B.A.s, Survey Says

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 06:00 AM PDT

Most potential students say they use sites like Facebook and Twitter to research school choices.

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Teens Who Sleep Less More Likely to Lead Risky Lives

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 05:00 AM PDT

High schoolers who don't get enough shut-eye are more likely to drink, use drugs, and be depressed.

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