Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education Scholarships 2011, Brunei Darussalam

The Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education, Universiti Brunei Darussalam is seeking a suitable PhD candidate for the Research Project "Promoting Understanding of Science Concepts through Professional Development of Science Teachers" (PUSC-PDST).

The research will utilise a model of professional development to develop abilities to improve teaching and learning practices which promote better understanding of science concepts and principles in Brunei.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 

Candidates must hold the following qualifications and experience:

• good undergraduate Honours degree (preferably First or Second Upper in a Science subject or Science Education)
• Master of Education degree (preferably in Science Education)
• taught in a relevant Science subject for a minimum of 3 years.
• English Language proficiency – at least pass in IELTS score of 6.0 OR TOEFL test 550(PBT) or 80(iBT) OR grade 6 in English language at GCE 'O' Level OR a grade 'C' in IGCSE (as a second Language)

First choice will be given to Brunei citizens or Permanent Residents. Overseas students may be considered as well.

FUNDING: 

Scholarship funded by the Science & Technology Research Grant will be awarded on a competitive basis. ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED. The Scholarship will cover tuition fees plus a maintenance grant.

The project is planned to start as soon as possible for full-time study. The Scholarship will be offered for one year in the first instance, and is renewable for a maximum of three years subject to satisfactory academic performance.

APPLICATION PROCESS: 

Candidates must make a formal application to the Universiti Brunei Darussalam Faculty of Research, Postgraduate Studies and Development. The deadline for receipt of applications is 16:00h on Tuesday 31 May 2011.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your completed application letter and full Curriculum Vitae to the:
Graduate Studies and Research Office,
Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Level 2, ILIA Building, Jalan Tungku Link,Gadong BE1410
Brunei Darussalam
Email: office.psr@ubd.edu.bn
Tel: 673 246 3001 Ext. Ext 2311, 2323, 2308
Fax: 673 246 1002, 673 246 0590




Source: http://www.ubd.edu.bn/admin/dept/gsr/phdadvert.html