Dear colleagues
As promised, here is the information on the study visits of Ph.D. candidates to the University of Seville.
We are thinking of Ph.D. candidates that will probably be candidates to be future assistant professors at the university, and a maximum of 2 people per institution.
At the first stage, the candidates selected by each beneficiary institution have to send a proposal of the research to be undertaken and we will try to match the student with a supervisor over here. If there is no match the person will not be able to travel.
The maximum per diem allowed by Tempus for 2 weeks is €600; and for a full month €1,200, plus the trip. 
With this little money the only option is to stay in one US University Residence.
For that reason, the  visits have to take place in July, when most students are gone on holidays.
For the month of July, the only US Residence open is the University Residence Estanislao del Campo (http://www.rusevilla.com/). Double rooms are  €544,40 per person per month. Individual rooms are 709,81 per person per month. Full board (3 meals) are another €443,10 per person per month.

6. For the month of August, the only option is other residence at the city centre, Santa Ana. (http://sta-ana.com/). One has to ask for the prices, but they will be more or less similar.

Best regards,
Prof. Miguel Adamme,
Seville University

Dear colleages
We are working in the Library Gateway, a selection of links to open sources (books, papers, databases) that are available for free for research.
Their use can significantly improve internationalization of your institution. Once finished, you could link the page to your own library webpage or directly incorporate the resources.
Please, find a preview in http://institucional.us.es/tempusicaen/open/

Best regards,
Prof. Miguel Adamme,
Seville University

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Erasmus Mundus  Exchange programs Competitions are Announced

BACKIS- http://backis-mundus.eu/index.php/backis-project

 IANUS  http://ianus.uaic.ro

EUROEAST   http://www.euroeast.polito.it/applications

 ALRAKIS II   http://www.alrakis2.eu/index.asp?p=1763&a=1744

 WEBB   http://www.unibo.it/WEBB/default.htm

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MEETINGS, SEMINARS

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01-03 July, 2012
Tbilisi, TSU, Georgia
Seminar “ International Cooperation & Networks”  in the frame of  Tempus I,  Agreement Number 2011-2532 /001-001
Ruizan Mekvabidze, the head of IRO and  Mariam Zarkhozashvili, the teacher of TOEFL Center   will attend and present strengths and weakness in internationalization process  provided  at Gori Teaching University
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10-13 May, 2012
Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Ruizan Mekvabidze, the head of IRO and Aleqsandre Mgebrishvili, the vice-rector and the head of the commission of exchange programs  of Gori  Teaching University had participated in the workshop  provided in the frame of  Tempus IV, Agreement Number 2011-2532 /001-001     at the Tajikistan State Commercial University
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15 - 20 April, 2012 
Paris, France 
                                Ruizan Mekvabidze,  the head of IRO and Giorgi Sosiashvili, the rector    of Gori Teaching University  participated in the international interdisciplinary conference organized by International Journal of Arts & Sciences  

2.  For Scholarships
Denmark: PhD Scholarship in Operations and Innovation Management
June 19, 2012
Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a vacant PhD scholarship within the field of operations and innovation management. The three-year PhD programme at CBS enables selected applicants to conduct research under the supervision of CBS professors, supported by research training courses. The programme is highly international, and selected applicants are expected to participate in international research conferences and to spend time abroad as a visiting PhD student. It is also required that the applicant shows an interest in joining the Department’s research environment. CBS PhD graduates are held in high esteem not only in academia and research institutions but also in government and business where their research qualifications are increasingly demanded.

The Department’s research profile covers and integrates five academic research areas:

1. Supply chain management (design of flows of goods, services, knowledge and information between firms);
2. Performance management (design, use, and effects of financial and non-financial measures in strategy development and implementation);
3. Innovation management (deployment of management tool to connect technology, organisation and markets);
4. Operations management (relation between production, organization, and strategy in manufacturing and service industries);
5. Managerial economics (decision modelling around pricing, costing, production planning and forecasting).

Eligibility
To be considered, the candidate should:

• Must have successfully completed Masters degree before commencing PhD at CBS.
• Have an educational background in the social sciences.
• The applicants must be fluent in English.

http://www.scholarshipwarrior.com/2012/06/19/denmark-phd-scholarship-in-operations-and-innovation-management/
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Belgia: PhD Studentship in Statistics
June 17, 2012
PhD studentship in Statistics
We are looking for a full-time PhD student to conduct research in statistics, which should lead to a Ph.D. degree in Statistical Data Analysis. The successful candidate will receive a
scholarship for a period of 48 months with starting date no earlier than September 1, 2012.
The candidate will be hosted by the statistics research unit within the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science of Ghent University. The research will be conducted under supervision of Prof. Dr. Stefan Van Aelst and co-supervised by Prof. Dr. Dirk Van den Poel. The general research theme is robust and flexible modeling of high dimensional data. The candidate will work in a dynamic environment with researchers of outstanding international level.
Candidates should hold a Master degree before the starting date of the position and have a
strong interest in statistics and mathematics. Candidates preferably have a background in
statistics, mathematics or business engineering. Master students in their last year are
especially encouraged to apply.
Please send your application including motivation letter, detailed CV and copies of diplomas
before July 7, 2012 to
Stefan Van Aelst
Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
Krijgslaan 281 S9
9000 Gent, Belgium
E-mail: Stefan.VanAelst@UGent.be
http://www.scholarshipwarrior.com/2012/06/17/belgia-phd-studentship-in-statistics/
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UK: 75 University of Bath International Master Scholarships
June 15, 2012
The University of Bath is offering a range of scholarships for 2012 supported by the University and generous donors who share pride in student achievement. There are 75 scholarships in the University of Bath International Scholarships Scheme (UoBISS) for masters applicants from any country and for any subject area. There are several international scholarships:

• Faculty of Engineering and Design Elite MSc Scholarships
• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Taught Masters Scholarships
• Faculty of Science: Graduate School Scholarships
• The Frank Wallace Scholarship »Sir Jack Cater Scholarship
• Santander Masters Scholarships for students in Latin America
• School of Management MSc Country-specific Scholarships
• School of Management MSc Scholarships for Home/EU Students
• Steve Huckvale Scholarships for students in Africa
• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences /East and South East Asia and Pacific
• The USA Alumni Fund Scholarships for students in the USA

Eligibility
All the scholarships are for international fee-paying applicants for full-time taught masters degrees (MA/MSc/MBA).
Some scholarships are open to applicants from all countries for all subjects but many are limited to students who live in a particular area of the world or who plan to study for a particular subject. Please read the descriptions carefully to see which scholarships are open to you.
When you enter the online scholarships application form it will highlight which scholarships you are eligible for (you can find them on the official page). If you do not wish to apply for a particular scholarship you can unselect it at this stage.
Please note that MRes applicants are not eligible for these scholarships and should email internationalscholarships@bath.ac.uk  for further guidance on funding.
If you already have a partial scholarship for part of your tuition fees from another organisation, or another University of Bath scholarship such as an Alumni or Faculty award, you can combine these scholarships provided that it does not equal more than the cost of your tuition fees.
University of Bath scholarship will not be given to anyone who already has a full award (from another organisation) to pay for their tuition fees.
Please note that some scholarships are paid in two installments: 50% in October and 50% in January subject to satisfactory performance.
http://www.scholarshipwarrior.com/2012/06/15/uk-75-university-of-bath-international-master-scholarships/ 
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The Copernicus Center Scholarship for PhD Researchers
June 14, 2012
The Copernicus Center Scholarship for PhD Researchers, funded by The John Templeton
Foundation, is offered to individuals who hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in the fields of: philosophy, theology, religious studies, anthropology, history and related disciplines. The dissertations should be written in English or Polish and fall within one of the following four topics:

• Theology of science;
• Philosophy in theology;
• Logic in theology;
• Differences between Eastern and Western Christianity in regard to the relationship between  science  and  theology.

The Copernicus Center offers two scholarships in the aforementioned fields.
http://www.scholarshipwarrior.com/2012/06/14/the-copernicus-center-scholarship-for-phd-researchers/
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Ireland: PhD Scholarship in Wireless Networks – Hamilton Institute

June 6, 2012
Applications are invited for a PhD research position at the Hamilton Institute. The position is sponsored by Bell Labs Ireland, the R&D arm of the Alcatel-Lucent and a major industry research lab based in Dublin. The Hamilton Institute is one of the largest and most active applied mathematics research groups in Ireland and an international centre of excellence.

Wireless networks are not only ubiquitous and of great economic importance to modern society, but also the source of many of the fundamental scientific challenges faced by modern communication networks. A key feature of modern networks is their scale and complexity and at the Hamilton Institute and Bell Labs Ireland we are developing new models to gain insight and understanding of the issues and novel solutions to tackle these challenges.
The successful applicant will be spending time at the Hamilton Institute and the Bell Labs facilities and gain a unique education from leading researchers from both academia and industry, positioning them well for their career development. The Hamilton institute has a very active international visitor programme and provides the opportunity for international and industry exchange visits.
Our Network Maths initiative is part of our structured PhD programme where leading international researchers provide specialist postgraduate modules to support our research students.
For more information on the Hamilton Institute and its research activity, please visit www.hamilton.ie .
Candidate Profile: The candidate should hold a good (first-class honours or equivalent) degree in Mathematics, Engineering or a related field and be motivated to tackle challenging research problems.
Stipend: Our postgraduate scholarships are open to Irish, EU and international students and carry a stipend of €18,000 (tax free).
To apply, candidates should submit a detailed CV, transcripts of undergraduate grades, motivation letter and the names and addresses of two referees for letters of recommendation to Prof. Doug Leith, email: hamilton@nuim.ie. The Hamilton Institute is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer.

Additional Job Details

www.hamilton.ie
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Scholarship Provided at: Cardiff University, Wales, UK
Scholarship Subject Areas: All subjects
Scholarship Target Countries: All countries (except UK and EU)
Cardiff University in Wales is offering scholarships for international students in undergraduate level.
The students must have an offer to study in an undergraduate (Bachelors Level) course at Cardiff University to be eligible for this scholarship programme.
The prospective student must have selected Cardiff University as firm choice in his/ her UCAS application.
All undergraduate courses taught at Cardiff University are eligible. The university offers various range of studies from social sciences, business, media, engineering to dentistry, medicine.
The value of the scholarship is upto 15000 British Pounds for tuition fees.
The deadline is 15 July 2012.
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/for/prospective/inter/study/feesandfinance/fundingandscholarships/undergraduate/index.html#cfuniug 
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UK: Scholarships for Finance, Investment, Statistics, Actuarial Science at University of Kent
May 29, 2012
SMSAS Bursaries for Taught Postgraduate Students
The School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science has established a bursary scheme to support taught postgraduate students who wish to study for one of the following courses:

Postgraduate Diploma in Actuarial Science
MSc in Applied Actuarial Science
MSc in Finance, Investment and Risk
MSc in Mathematics and its Applications
MSc in Statistics/Statistics with Finance
The school will award up to 35 bursaries of between £500 and £1500. All applicants who have accepted a place on one of the above courses will automatically be considered for a bursary. There is no need to make a separate application. Overseas/home/EU fee paying students are all eligible.
There is no formal closing date but we recommend you apply for your chosen course before the end of July 2012. The selection process continues until all bursaries are awarded.
Other Funding
Full details of all University scholarships including International Scholarships for Taught Masters Students (http://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/postgraduate/international/Taught_Masters.html)
are available from the Postgraduate funding (http://www.kent.ac.uk/studying/funding/postgraduate/index.html) page.
Applicants settled in the UK may be eligible for a Career Development Loan to self-fund their studies.
source: http://www.kent.ac.uk/smsas/postgraduate/bursaries.html
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3.  For conferences
2013 Online Conference on Social Sciences
29th to 31st March 2013
Online

Online conference is an emerging conference organisational form which has brought a series of revolutionary changes to the traditional conference. Traditional conference requires participants to travel and stay in a particular place. It is a time-consuming and costly process. Online conference uses the Internet as a conference "venue" in which participants can access the conference from anywhere at any time. You won't miss any presentations you are interested in and have adequate time to share your insights with other delegates.

AICEI aims to build a platform allowing scholars, researchers, and professionals who are interested in sharing their studies from various perspectives in the aspects of social sciences, including: Culture, Education, Communication, Psychology, Population Health, Society and so forth. All theoretical, empirical, and practical papers in the above fields (but not strictly limited) are all highly welcomed. Please refer to the website: www.auaicei.com for more detailed information.

Your paper may be published in:
Conference Proceedings (refereed and non-refereed);
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Social Sciences (with articles from selected refereed papers);
Book chapters (with articles from selected refereed papers).

Enquiries: conference@auaicei.com
Web address: http://www.auaicei.com
Sponsored by: Australian International Cultural and Educational Institute
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8 February, 2012
TOEFL Center is acting: competitors who want to  participant in the students/academics exchange programs can increase or English Language level at the TOEFL center
II corpus, Edward Raupp Library,
Mariam Zarkhozashvili

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7 February, 2012
Illia University will provides presentation about
Erasmus Mundus Exchanche Programme
for the  academic year 2012-2013
Please see : www.alrakis.eu  
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1 February, 2012
International Relations Office Work Group (manager – Ruizan Mekvabidze, chief specialist – Zurab Zurabashvili, specialist – Iza Alimbarashvili, TOEFL  center’s leader – Mariam Zarkhozashvili)  provided presentation  about international competitions, conferences, scholarships and fellowships for the students and academic/ administration personals
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14 - 21 January, 2012
Rector of Gori University prof.Giorgi Sosiashvili and International Relations Office Manager Dr. Ruizan Mekvabidze participated in the meetings  at Seville University (Spain) and InHolland  University of Applying Sciences in the frame of the TEMPUS project - ICAEN. There were discussed the current work package of the TEMPUS project ICAEN.

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