PhD Research in Reinforcement Learning for Information Retrieval, Netherlands

University of Amsterdam offers PhD Scholarships Research in Reinforcement Learning for Information Retrieval, Netherlands 2012

Study Subject: Reinforcement Learning for Information Retrieval
Beasiswa Level: PhD Research
Scholarship Provider: University of Amsterdam
Beasiswa can be taken at: The Netherlands

Eligibility:
-strong math skills;
-good knowledge of modern machine learning methods (specific knowledge of reinforcement learning and/or decision-theoretic planning is a plus);
-good knowledge of modern information retrieval algorithms and models;
-experience programming in at least one of the following languages: C, C++, Java, Python, or Perl;
-excellent oral and written communication skills.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Beasiswa Description: The research will focus on the development of new algorithms for modeling and learning from implicit feedback, such as click behavior, in order to optimize the behavior of information retrieval systems. Doing so will require new reinforcement learning techniques, as well as other types of machine learning. The new methods will be applied to real data from a leading Dutch social networking site. The project is funded by a grant from the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research. The successful candidate will be based in the Intelligent Systems Lab Amsterdam (ISLA) within the Informatics Institute at the University of Amsterdam. The institute was recently ranked among the top 50 computer science departments in the world by the 2011 QS World University IT Rankings. ISLA consists of 20 members of faculty, 20 post-doctoral researchers, and more than 50 PhD students. Members of the lab are actively pursuing a variety of research initiatives, including machine learning, decision-theoretic planning and learning, multiagent systems, human-computer-interaction, natural language processing, information retrieval, and computer vision.

Beasiswa 2012 PhD Research in Reinforcement Learning for Information Retrieval Information and Application detail in the url :http://www.english.uva.nl/vacancies/vacancies.cfm/3D6ED7A1-62E4-40A4-88F6EBD8F997A7D9

Beasiswa PhD Application Deadline: 30 April 2012

2012-2013 Herman Warsh Community-Based Scholarship at Pacifica Graduate Institute, USA

Masters / PhD Scholarships in Community Psychology, Liberation Psychology, Ecopsychology Specialization at Depth Psychology Program at Pacifica Graduate Institute, USA 2012

Eligibility:
-Scholarship Fund is renewable through the dissertation phase if the student maintains good academic standing (GPA of 3.0 at the end of each spring quarter) and is moving through the curriculum in a timely manner.
-New applicants must be accepted to the Community Psychology, Liberation Psychology, Ecopsychology specialization of the Depth Psychology Program at Pacifica by August 1 st .

Study Subject: Community Psychology, Liberation Psychology, Ecopsychology
Level: Master’s, PhD
Scholarship Provider: Pacifica Graduate Institute
Scholarships can be taken at: USA

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Description: We are pleased to announce the Herman Warsh Community-Based Scholarship Fund for the Community Psychology, Liberation Psychology, Ecopsychology specialization of the M.A./Ph.D. Depth Psychology Program at Pacifica Graduate Institute. This need-based scholarship was established to encourage students historically under represented in the study and practice of depth and archetypal psychology who are committed to community, cultural, and ecopsychological work. The Herman Warsh Scholarship program will award up to $15,000 each year. These funds are used to support up to five eligible students. The number and amount of individual awards is contingent upon the number of eligible applications received. This scholarship cannot be combined with other Pacifica Graduate Institute scholarships. The amount of the scholarship award will be disbursed equally over each quarter of enrollment in each academic year and applied directly toward tuition, and therefore has no cash value. Scholarship students are expected to be enrolled in full-time coursework (6 units). If a student is not enrolled fulltime, he or she must petition the specialization faculty for approval for the granting of a partial scholarship amount.

Beasiswa 2012-2013, Herman Warsh Community-Based Scholarships at Pacifica Graduate Institute Information and Application detail in the url :

http://www.pacifica.edu/uploadedFiles/Financial_Aid/Warsh%20Scholarship%20App%202012-13(1).pdf

Scholarships for Graduate and Undergraduate Students, 2012 USA

The Actuarial Diversity international scholarships for Graduate and Undergraduate program for Black/African American, Hispanic and Native North American students in the field of Actuarial profession, 2012 USA

Beasiswa Luar Negeri Description: An award wi l l be provided in the recipient ’s name to any accredi ted educat ional inst i tut ion in the U.S to cover educat ional expensesThe Actuarial Foundation awards the scholarship in the following levels: $1,000 – high school senior applying for freshman year; $2,000 – college freshman applying for sophomore year/sophomore applying for junior year; and $3,000 – college junior applying for senior year/senior applying for graduate school/continuing graduate student.

Study Subject: Actuarial profession
Beasiswa Luar Negeri Level: Graduate and Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: The Acturial Foundation
Scholarships can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:-Each applicant must fulfill all the requirements listed below:
-Each applicant must have at least one birth parent who is a member of one of the following minority groups: Black/African American, Hispanic, Native North American.
-Will be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at a U.S. accredited educational institution during 2012/2013.
-Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), emphasis on math or actuarial courses.
-Entering college freshmen must have a minimum ACT math score of 28 or SAT math score of 600.
-Intent on pursuing a career in the actuarial profession.

International Scholarships for Graduate and Undergraduate Students, 2012 USA Information and Application detail in the url : http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/programs/actuarial/act-diversity.shtml

$5000 Udall Scholarship

In 2012, the Foundation expects to award 80 scholarships of up to $5000 and 50 honorable mentions of $350 to sophomore and junior level college students committed to careers related to the environment, tribal public policy, or Native American health care.

Scholarships are offered in any of three categories:

* To students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, economics, and other related fields; or

* To Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy, including fields related to tribal sovereignty, tribal governance, tribal law, Native American education, Native American justice, natural resource management, cultural preservation and revitalization, Native American economic development, and other areas affecting Native American communities; or
* To Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to Native health care, including health care administration, social work, medicine, dentistry, counseling, and research into health conditions affecting Native American communities, and other related fields.

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http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/MKUScholarship/MKUScholarship.aspx

Eleanor Loscalzo Scholarship at Idaho State University, 2012-2013 USA

Undergraduate Students to study Courses which are offered by College of Arts and Letters, Scholarship USA 2012

Eligibility:
Declared major in an undergraduate program offered by the College of Arts and Letters at time of application and during the award period. 2.50 minimum cumulative, and if selected, must maintain this gpa during the award period

Study Subject: Courses offered by College of Arts and Letters
Beasiswa Level: Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: Idaho State University
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Scholarship Description: A scholarship endowment has been created for undergraduate students with a declared major in the College of Arts and Letters. The intent of the scholarship is to assist deserving students annually by providing as many renewable resident fee scholarships as possible. Several endowments were established for ISU students by Mrs. Loscalzo, who served as secretary for several ISU administrators, including Dr. Earnest J. Baldwin, who served as Dean of the College of Liberal Arts (now College of Arts and Letters). A native of Scotland, she retired from ISU in 1964 and died in 1990 at the age of 96.

Eleanor Loscalzo Scholarship at Idaho State University USA Information and Application detail in the url : http://www.isu.edu/scholar/forms/LoscalzoAnn.pdf

JROTC Scholarship for High School Seniors, USA

Info Beasiswa JROTC, the Fort Meade Officers’ Spouses’ Club (FMOSC) will award financial scholarships for academic achievement to deserving college bound high school graduates.

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Eligibility: -Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 (unweighted). -Applicant must be a candidate for graduation from high school in Spring 2012. -Must be currently enrolled in a JROTC program at a High School located within a thirty five (35) mile radius of Fort Meade, Maryland. – Must apply and attend as a full-time student for the 2012-2013 academic school year, at an accredited institution. Scholarship Description: Scholarships are awarded based on scholastic achievement, school and community involvement. Financial need is not considered.



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2012 Central American and the Caribbean Scholarships at University of Westminster

Master’s Scholarships for Central America , Mexico or the Caribbean Applicants at University of Westminster, UK 2012

Study Subject: Courses offered by the University
Course Level: Master’s
Scholarship Provider: University of Westminster
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
You must be from Central America, Mexico or the Caribbean and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree at the University.You must be from Central America, Mexico or the Caribbean and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree at the University

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Central America, Mexico or the Caribbean

Description : Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation at International Students House, living expenses and flights to and from London.Academic excellence, development potential and financial need.These scholarships are awarded jointly with International Students House (ISH) and are open to you if you are a Central American or Caribbean national wishing to study a subject useful to the development of the region and intending to return to your country on completion of the course.

Central America and the Caribbean Scholarships at University of Westminster Information and Application detail in the url : http://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/prospective-students/student-finance/funding/scholarships/postgraduate/central-american-and-the-caribbean-scholarships

Central American and the Caribbean Application Deadline: 31 May 2012

Individual Faculty Scholar

Possible uses and use restrictions...

Grant funds may be used by Clinical Training grantees: (1) To defray institution costs of the training program (personnel, supplies, equipment, travel, and other necessary expenses) according to formula: $10,008 per predoctoral trainee, $19,608 to $32,300 per postdoctoral trainee depending on years of relevant experience; and (2) to provide trainee stipends and other allowances (tuition and fees, etc.) for individuals enrolled in the training program. Funds may be used only for expenses directly related to the training program. Individual Faculty Scholar Awards: Salary support, $25,000 in educational expenses, etc. State HRD Grants: Varies according to project.

Who is eligible to apply...

Grants are awarded to public or private nonprofit institutions and organizations, and State and local government agencies for training relevant to mental health service priorities in the mental health disciplines of psychiatry, psychology, social work, psychiatric nursing, marriage and family therapy and in specialized areas of high priority and need such as State manpower development projects; and for State mental health agencies to plan, implement, and evaluate systems for mental health services manpower development. Trainees in psychology, psychiatry, psychiatric nursing, social work, or marriage and family therapy unless training program is of limited duration or experimental nature, will be subject to payback requirements of Section 303 of the PHS Act.
Eligible Applicant Categories:

* Local (Excludes Institutions Of Higher Education And Hospitals)
* Private Nonprofit Institution/Organization (Includes Institutions Of Higher Education, Hospitals)
* Public Nonprofit Institution/Organization (Includes Institutions Of Higher Education, Hospitals)
* State (Includes District Of Columbia; Includes Institutions Of Higher Education And Hospitals)

Eligible Functional Categories:

* Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health - Research
* Education and Training
* Health Education and Training
* Job Training, Employment
* Mental Health
* Training Assistance

Credentials/Documentation

Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. For other grantees, costs will be determined in accordance with HHS Regulation 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart Q.

Note:This is a brief description of the credentials or documentation required prior to, or along with, an application for assistance.

How to apply...
Application Procedure:

The standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR, Part 92 (PHS 5161-1), must be used for applicants that are State and local governments. Application kits, containing the necessary forms and instructions for completing the forms, may be obtained from Grants Management Branch, Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS). Consultation on a proposed project may be obtained from the CMHS branch or center responsible for the training area of interest. Applications are reviewed by nonfederal consultants recruited nationwide from the mental health field. Amount of award and period of support are determined on basis of merit; must also be reviewed by the Center for Mental Health Services Advisory Council. This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR, Part 92 for State and local governments and OMB Circular No. A-110 for nonprofit organizations.

Note: Each program will indicate whether applications are to be submitted to the Federal headquarters, regional or local office, or to a State or local government office.
Award Procedure:

Grants in support of approved applications are awarded directly to the applicant institution by the Center for Mental Health Services.

How much financial aid...
Range and Average of Financial Assistance

From $225,000 to $300,000; $250,000.

Note: This section lists the representative range (smallest to largest) of the amount of financial assistance available. These figures are based upon funds awarded in the past fiscal year and the current fiscal year to date. Also indicated is an approximate average amount of awards which were made in the past and current fiscal years.
Obligations

(Grants) FY 03 $2,000,000; FY 04 est $2,000,000; and FY 05 est $2,000,000.

Note: The dollar amounts listed in this section represent obligations for the past fiscal year (PY), estimates for the current fiscal year (CY), and estimates for the budget fiscal year (BY) as reported by the Federal agencies. Obligations for non-financial assistance programs indicate the administrative expenses involved in the operation of a program.
Account Identification

75-1362-0-1-550.

Note: Note: This 11-digit budget account identification code represents the account which funds a particular program. This code should be consistent with the code given for the program area as specified in Appendix III of the Budget of the United States Government.

Contact information...
Web Sites

* www.samhsa.gov
* www.hhs.gov

Regional Or Local Office

Not applicable.

Note: This section lists the agency contact person, address and telephone number of the Federal Regional or Local Office(s) to be contacted for detailed information regarding a program such as: (1) current availability of funds and the likelihood of receiving assistance within a given period; (2) pre-application and application forms required; (3) whether a pre-application conference is recommended; (4) assistance available in preparation of applications; (5) whether funding decisions are made at the headquarters, regional or local level; (6) application renewal procedures (including continuations and supplementals) or appeal procedures for rejected applications; and (7) recently published program guidelines and material. However, for most federal programs, this section will instruct the reader to consult the so-called Appendix IV of the Catalog due to the large volume of Regional and Local Office Contacts for most agencies. This information is provided in Additional Contact Information (see below).
Headquarters Office

Program Contact: Clinical, Anne Mathews-Younes, Ed. D., Human Resource Planning and Development Branch, Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA, Department of Health and Human Services, Room 15C-18, Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Telephone: (301) 443-5850. Program Contact: AIDS Training, Barbara J. Silver, Ph.D., HIV/AIDS Program, CMHS, SAMHSA, Room 15-81, Phone (301) 443-7817. Grants Management Contact: Kimberly Pendleton, Grants Management Officer, SAMHSA, Department of Health and Human Services, Rockwall II Building, Room 630, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Telephone: (301) 443-6133. Use the same numbers for FTS.

Note: This section lists names and addresses of the office at the headquarters level with direct operational responsibility for managing a program. A telephone number is provided in cases where a Regional or Local Office is not normally able to answer detailed inquiries concerning a program. Also listed are the name(s) and telephone number(s) of the information contact person(s) who can provide additional program information to applicants.