The successful applicants will work with researchers from the Australian
National University and the QUT-based National Centre for Econometric
Research.

They will be expected to follow standard economic PhD coursework in all
fields of economics and to engage in a variety of analyses, such as handling
large-scale data sets on migration in China, performing economic experiments
in Australia with and without measuring heart rates, or developing a
theoretical view of human decision making (including migration, network
formation and attitudes towards risk and collaboration).

Visit www.bus.qut.edu.au/faculty/schools/economics/ or
http://rumici.anu.edu.au/joomla/ for more information.

Application criteria

*    At least an Honours 2A or international equivalent thereof in
economics or closely related subfield.
*    Good verbal and written English language skills.
*    A proven high ability in the use of analytical methods, as witnessed
by courses in statistics/ economic modelling/game theory/mathematics, or
else prior work of a high analytical quality.
*    The ability to work with world-class researchers from many different
countries (Australia, the United States, England, China, Indonesia, Germany)
and the desire to become a research-oriented economist.

The scholarships
The school is offering three full-time scholarships to the value of $26,140
per annum (tax exempt and indexed annually) for three years.
Top up scholarships and/or Research Assistant work may be available.
The successful applicants will be based in Brisbane.
Application closing date
The closing date for applications is Thursday, 9 April 2009.

For more information about the research projects, please contact Professor
Paul Frijters (phone (07) 3138 2947 or email p.frijters@qut.edu.au) or
Associate Professor Uwe Dulleck (phone (07) 3138 9103 or email
uwe.dulleck@qut.edu.au).

For more information regarding the application process, please visit
www.bus.qut.edu.au/faculty/schools/economics/research/phdscholarships.jsp

The New Zealand International Undergraduate Fees Scholarships reflect
the New Zealand Government’s commitment to deepening New Zealand’s
educational partnerships with participating countries and regions.

The New Zealand education system provides students with the knowledge
and skills to achieve results equal to the world’s best. The
scholarship programme is about sharing this excellence with the rest of the
world, and bringing the best from elsewhere to share their knowledge with
New Zealand.

Up to 28 scholarships will be awarded for students undertaking
undergraduate study at a New Zealand university in the coming academic year.

Terms and Conditions

To be eligible for a scholarship students must:

* Be passport holders or permanent residents of one of the
following.
ASEAN (Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore,
Thailand, Viet Nam)
Asia (China, Korea, Japan, India, Taiwan)
Latin America (Brazil, Chile, Mexico)
* Meet the requirements for entry into an undergraduate degree
programme at a New Zealand university. (Please note, this will include
proof of English language proficiency). Information on New Zealand
institutions is available on the Education New Zealand student website,
www.newzealandeducated.com. Candidates can use the online course search
facility to help them identify which institution is right for them. The
results will allow them to access detailed information on living and
studying in New Zealand, institutional profiles, their individual website
addresses and detailed course information.
* Have completed their final two (2) years of secondary school and
a minimum of one year of tertiary study in their home country at the
time of application.
* Be under the age of 30 as at the application close date
(candidates birth dates must be on or after 20 October, 1976, anyone born before
this date may not apply)
* Include a completed ‘Application for Admission’ form for
their preferred New Zealand university together with the appropriate
supporting documents.
* Be in the top 10% or at an ‘Excellent’ level in the final
secondary qualification in their country and first year of university.
* Hold one of the following English language test scores, achieved
no longer than two (2) years prior to the time of application. Please
note that certain courses of study such as Law or Engineering require a
higher level of English language proficiency than others, check with
the host institution for confirmation:
o An IELTS Academic Test with an overall score of at least
6.0 with no band less than 5.5; or
o A TOEFL test score of at least 550, including a score of
4.5 in the Test of Written English; or
o A score of 213 in the Computer based TOEFL, including an
Essay Writing score of 4.0; or
o Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – Grade
B; Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in
English (CPE) – Grade C

TOEFL test reports should be sent directly to the Education New Zealand
Trust’s ETS institution code of 8727. This should be specified at the
time of taking the test.

Candidates who hold New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency may
not apply under any circumstances.

The following disciplines are excluded from the NZIUF Scholarships:

1. Aviation
2. Dental Surgery
3. Medicine
4. Optometry, and
5. Veterinary Science

The number of scholarships available each year shall be determined by
Education New Zealand in consultation with the New Zealand Ministry of
Education who shall from time to time also review the terms and
conditions of the awards.

The scholarship is tenable at any one of the following institutions
(listed in alphabetical order):

* AUT University
* Lincoln University
* Massey University
* University of Auckland
* University of Canterbury
* University of Otago
* University of Waikato
* Victoria University of Wellington

A scholarship shall lapse in the event that a person to whom an award
has been made fails to become admitted into their fulltime undergraduate
programme by 1 August in the year following that of application.

Please note that candidates wishing to study on a part time basis are
ineligible. Students who are already physically located in New Zealand
are not eligible to apply.

The scholarship is conditional upon gaining entry and enrolling in an
undergraduate degree programme at a New Zealand university. The offer of
a scholarship does not guarantee admission. Scholarship holders are
responsible for securing an appropriate entry visa to New Zealand and for
any fees associated with the visa, including a medical examination.
The offer of a scholarship does not guarantee that such a visa will be
granted.

Scholarship holders may not change their degree programme during tenure
of the scholarship without written permission from their host
university and Education New Zealand. In the event of a recipient’s enrolment
being suspended for any reason by their host university, Education New
Zealand must be informed in writing. In these cases the scholarship
will also be suspended. Scholarship recipients may not simultaneously
hold other scholarships funded by the New Zealand Government.

*Please note that there may be additional country specific eligibility
criteria applied by each country’s scholarships agency. Please ensure
that you check these online via
www.newzealandeducated.com/scholarships prior to submitting your application.

Value
The value of the New Zealand International Undergraduate Fees
Scholarships shall be full undergraduate tuition fees for six semesters or the
completion of the undergraduate degree programme, whichever comes
first. This does not include living costs, insurance and travel expenses to
and from New Zealand. Candidates are required to maintain a high level
of academic achievement at all times as the awards are subject to
continuing good performance.

How do students apply?
Applications must be made in the first instance to the designated
Scholarship agency in the country in which the applicant has his/her
permanent home. Contact details for agencies are available online at
www.newzealandeducated.com/scholarships. No applications should be submitted
directly to Education New Zealand.

Information on New Zealand institutions is available on the Education
New Zealand student website, www.newzealandeducated.com. Candidates can
use the online search facility to help them identify which institution
is right for them. The results will allow them to access detailed
information on living and studying in New Zealand, institutional profiles
and their individual website addresses.

Two Wollongong International Coursework Scholarships (WICS) schemes are available to students from Indonesia.

Undergraduate Scholarships (Indonesia)
INTI College Scholarship
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship Code: INO-61

Two scholarships will be offered to students gaining admission to any Bachelor degree program at the University of Wollongong commencing in Spring (July) Session 2006.

Eligibility to apply: students gaining admission to any Bachelor degree program at the UOW Wollongong campus following completion of SMU3, foundation studies, diploma or other pre-university program in Indonesia.

The closing date for receipt of applications for the Undergraduate Scholarships is 6 June 2006.

All enquiries and applications for this scholarship should be directed to:

Mr Iain Lockie
Marketing and Admissions Officer (Indonesia)
Email: lockie@uow.edu.au

INTI COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship Code: INT-61

One scholarship will be offered to a student completing a UOW offshore degree program offered through INTI College and gaining admission to a Masters coursework degree in the Faculty of Informatics, UOW Wollongong campus commencing in 2006. The scholarship may be awarded to a graduate completing the UOW offshore program in either Indonesia or Malaysia.

Eligibility to apply: INTI College UOW offshore program graduates gaining admission to one of the following courses offered by the Faculty of Informatics in 2006:

Master of Computer Science
Master of Computer Studies
Master of Digital Multimedia
Master of Engineering Studies
Master of Financial Mathematics
Master of Health Informatics
Master of Information & Communication Technology
Master of Electronic Commerce
Master of Information Technology Management
Master of Internet Technology
Master of Mathematics
Master of Statistics
The closing date for this scholarship is 6 June 2006.

Scholarship Application Procedures

For enquiries relating to the Faculty of Informatics offshore programs offered through INTI College, and for this scholarship, please contact:

Ms Amanda Waren
International Coordinator, Faculty of Informatics, UOW

Tel: +61 2 4221 3587
Email: amandaw@uow.edu.au