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Singapore - NTU PhD Studentships in Acoustic Signal Processing for Next-Generation Human-Machine Interface

We are inviting highly qualified candidates to apply for fully-funded Ph.D. scholarships in the fields of Acoustic Signal Processing for next-generation human-machine interface STATINA. A monthly stipend is included in this package. As a member of the STATINA team, you will conduct state-of-the art research leading to your Ph.D. degree. On top of your Ph.D. degree course work, you will be exposed to a wide variety of research topics particularly in the area of acoustic signal processing. You will be largely responsible for developing novel adaptive and non-adaptive algorithms for acoustic/speech enhancement as well as for the audio beam engine in STATINA. Your contribution into these research topics will enhance STATINA’s capability so as to satisfy its overall objective of being the next-generation human-machine interface. More information can be found here.

Other research activities include participating in international conferences, research collaboration with overseas collaborators (Georgia Tech., Northern Illinois University) and local industries (SingHealth, MINDEF) and generating top-tier publications and research progress reports as required by the National Research Foundation in Singapore.

Continue Reading October 9th, 2008

Singapore - Nanyang Technological University PhD Research Scholarship in Teacher Education

The National Institute of Education, Singapore (NIE), Nanyang Technological University, is looking for suitable candidates to apply for full-time research scholarships at NIE leading to the Doctor in Philosophy (PhD) degree. Candidates with research interests in the humanities, education, sciences and physical education are welcomed to apply. The scholarship will commence in January 2009.

Criteria

• Candidates should possess a First Class or Second Class (Upper Division) Honours degree or its equivalent, and a Master’s degree in the relevant areas and the ability to pursue research in the candidate’s proposed field of advanced study.
• For international applicants, min scores required: GRE - 1180 (verbal & quantitative); TOEFL - 580 (paper), 237 (computer), 80 (internet); IELTS - 6.5; Analytical Writing - 3.5; GATE - 90%.
• Candidates should also not be on paid employment or accept paid employment or concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship, and bursary or top-up allowance during the prescribed period of the award.

Coverage

• The award is tenable for one year in the first instance and is renewable subject to good progress up to a maximum of 4 years.
• The monthly stipend for PhD students is S$2,000. Upon successful completion of the Qualifying Examination and Candidature Confirmation (after 12 months), the stipend may be increased to S$2,500, subject to good performance in research and required courses.
• Students are expected to cover all their living expenses (including food and lodging) from this stipend.
• In addition to the monthly stipend, the award also covers the annual tuition fees (S$4,482 to S$11,200 depending on nationality) and the annual computer fees.

Continue Reading September 26th, 2008

Singapore - 2008 Singapore National Research Foundation (NRF) Research Fellowship

The Singapore National Research Foundation (NRF) invites brilliant, young researchers who are ready for their first independent research appointments to apply for the prestigious NRF Research Fellowship Awards.

Are you among the best in your research field?
Are you ready to lead your first independent research team?
Join the ranks of the elite NRF Research Fellows!

Apply now if you have a PhD degree from a reputable university and work at the forefront of research in your field. A prior post-doctoral stint at a renowned university or research organisation would be a great advantage.

The NRF Research Fellowship provides:

• Complete freedom and independence to pursue your research direction in Singapore
• A 3-year research grant of up to US$1.5 million, with a possible extension for another 3 years
• A competitive salary
• The opportunity for joint appointment at the host university or research institution
• Freedom to select the host institution in Singapore

The NRF Research Fellowship is open to all talented scientists and researchers under the age of 39 years at the date of application, and within 10 years post-PhD. We welcome research in all disciplines of science and technology.

Continue Reading September 16th, 2008

Singapore - 2009 / 2010 NUS-MOH Healthcare PhD Research Scholarship

Eligibility and Funding Support
Research scholars can choose to pursue the PhD programme locally or overseas.

Local PhD Programme
The NUS PhD scholarship is open to trainees who are Singapore citizens or foreigners who are committed to take up Singapore citizenship.

Award includes:

• Salary and tuition fees for the full-time academic study of up to 4 years, up to a cap of S$500,000
• Funding of post-doctoral research, up to a cap of S$30,000
• 8 hours of protected time per week for research during the clinical training years

Overseas PhD Programme
The overseas PhD scholarship is open to Singapore citizens only.

Award includes:

• Salary, tuition fees, maintenance allowance, return air tickets and health insurance for the full-time academic study
  of up to 4 years, with a cap of S$800,000 (the allowance and insurance will be funded according to prevailing civil service
  rates and policies)
• Funding of post-doctoral research, up to a cap of S$30,000
• 8 hours of protected time per week for research during the clinical training years

Bond
All successful applicants, regardless of citizenship, are required to sign a bond to serve the Government of Singapore, or in any institution as directed by the Government of Singapore, for a period of 5 years (for local PhD scholarships) or 7 years (for overseas PhD scholarships).

Continue Reading September 16th, 2008

Singapore - NTU Postdoctoral Position in Cryptgraphy, Digital Rights Management

Research Fellow (Postdoctoral Position) Research Areas: Multimedia Security, Cryptography, Digital Rights Management (DRM)

Job Description
We are looking for a Research Fellow to work in a funded project on Digital Rights Violation Detection. The position is open for immediate appointment. The research fellow is expected to research and design algorithms and architectures to detect the digital rights violations in a distributed, multiparty, multilevel digital rights management (DRM) system. In addition the research fellow should coordinate research and implementation efforts of various team members in the project.

Requirements (Preferable)
A PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related fields. Research expertise in one or more of the following areas: Multimedia Security, Cryptography, Distributed Data Mining, and Intrusion Detection. Good publication record in reputable journals or conferences. Good written and oral communication skills.

Remuneration and Benefits
Successful candidate can expect a competitive salary and benefits.

Application
Please e-mail your complete CV with publication list to: Dr. Sabu Emmanuel or Dr. Amitabha Das asemmanuel [at] ntu.edu.sg or asadas [at] ntu.edu.sg School of Computer Engineering Nanyang Technological University Blk N4, #02C-95, Nanyang Avenue Singapore 639798

There is no closing date for application. The position will be filled as soon as we find suitable candidates.

January 22nd, 2008

Singapore - National University of Singapore PhD Position at the Laboratory of Inflammation and Cancer

The Laboratory of Inflammation and Cancer (Department of Physiology and NUS Immunology Program) at the National University of Singapore is seeking applications for 3 graduate student (PhD) positions.

Candidates will work on national grant-funded research projects on the molecular and cellular functions of annexin-1 in the immune system and cancer. Specifically, projects will be focused on (i) identifying the importance of stromal vs tumor vs immune annexin-1 in the initiation, promotion and progression of cancer; (ii) therapeutic effectivenss of an annexin-1 derived peptide on initiation, promotion and progression of cancer; (iii) importance of annexin-1 in lymphocyte development.

Qualifications

• At least a 2nd upper class Degree (B.Sc. with Honors or Masters) in life sciences or related discipline
• Experience in mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques is desirable
• Background in immunology and pharmacology will be an advantage

Continue Reading January 6th, 2008

Singapore - 2008 / 2009 Dr Goh Keng Swee Scholarship for Undergraduate Student

The Goh Keng Swee Scholarship is a private scholarship set up by the Singapore financial community, and is administered by the Association of Banks in Singapore. The scholarship is awarded to 3-4 individuals from the Asia-Pacific region, who are of sound character and outstanding intellectual ability, for them to pursue undergraduate studies in approved areas so as to develop their potential as leaders in these fields. These scholarships are tenable only at local universities in Singapore.

Eligible Programmes
The scholarship will be for the pursuit of undergraduate degree commencing August 2008. The course of study should preferably but not necessarily be relevant to the financial sector. All programmes will be conducted in English.

Continue Reading November 29th, 2007

Singapore - 2008 / 2009 Singapore Scholarship for Undergraduates from ASEAN Countries

*Application for the Singapore Scholarship for Academic Year 2008/2009 is now open except for Brunei & Malaysia.

Application for Brunei and Malaysia will be open in March 2008 after the respective results for the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level and Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) are released.

The Singapore Scholarship was announced by then Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr Goh Chok Tong, at the 6th ASEAN Summit in December 1998. The objective of the Singapore Scholarship at that time was to help alleviate the problem of educating young people in the ASEAN countries due to the regional economic crisis.

The Singapore Government awards the Scholarship to Government-endorsed students from the other member countries of ASEAN. Each scholarship is for a full-time undergraduate degree course at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the National University of Singapore (NUS) or the Singapore Management University (SMU). All disciplines except Architecture, Law, Biomedical Sciences/Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dentistry and Medicine are open for application. The duration of each scholarship is for three or four years, depending on the discipline.

The award is based on merit and places will be allocated by open competition. If necessary, a one-year bridging or foundation programme, in addition to the undergraduate studies, will be provided.

Eligibility
Citizens of ASEAN member countries (except Singapore) are eligible to apply for the Singapore Scholarship.

Continue Reading November 29th, 2007

Singapore, USA - Lee Kong Chian NUS - Stanford Distinguished Fellowship on Southeast Asia

The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Stanford University invite applications from mid-career and senior Southeast Asianist scholars in the social sciences or humanities who would like to spend all or most of the six-month period from 1 April 2008 through 30 September 2008 at NUS and Stanford writing and doing research on or related to contemporary Southeast Asia.

Candidates may be of any nationality and reside in any country. Applicants should submit

• a project statement (not to exceed three pages) that justifies and describes the writing and research envisaged during the fellowship;
• a schedule of preferred locations and dates including time in residence at each of the two campuses;
• a sample of previous English-language publication;
• a curriculum vitae; and
• full contact information for three references who are able, if asked, to evaluate the proposal and the candidate.

The exact length of the fellowship and the allocation of time spent at each campus will take into account the preferences of the successful candidate. The fellowship carries a stipend of US$ 7,500 per month plus reimbursement for air travel to and from NUS and Stanford.

Continue Reading October 30th, 2007

Singapore - 2008 / 2009 SIA-NOL Undergraduate Scholarship at NTU

The Singapore Airlines-Neptune Orient Lines (SIA-NOL) Scholarships are awarded to outstanding students of Indian nationality for a 4-year undergraduate studies at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) commencing July 2008.

Eligibility Criteria
Indian nationals who have completed Standard 12 (Science stream) or are completing Standard 12 (Science stream) in year 2008 are eligible to apply for the scholarships tenable at NTU. Applicants should possess outstanding academic track record (at least an overall average of 90%) in the Standard 10 State/National examinations and a strong extra-curricular activities record.

Continue Reading October 9th, 2007