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Fri Aug 2, 2013 1:26 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"DhanyArifianto" DhanyArifianto
Date: Fri Aug 2, 2013 1:45 pm
Subject: PhD Scholarship on Restoration of Tropical Lowland Rainforest
PhD Scholarship on Restoration of Tropical Lowland Rainforest in Hutan Harapan, Indonesia
Background
Tropical rainforests are being converted to other land uses at a high rate. For the Sumatran lowland rainforest, one of the most diverse forests types in the world, it is estimated that only 2-3% of the original forest remains. Much of this remaining forest has furthermore been exploited by commercial logging, and the remnant forests now appear as islands in the landscape, surrounded by plantations of commercial species such as oilpalm and rubber. This is especially problematic for long term stability and forest dynamics because small patches of forest are poor habitats for endangered flora and fauna. As a countermeasure to forest degradation, to rehabilitate degraded forest and to expand forest patches, new initiatives are being developed in large-scale forest restoration. One of these is the Hutan Harapan (Harapan Rainforest) initiative.
The mission of Hutan Harapan is to protect and restore 100.000 ha of tropical lowland rainforest in Jambi and South Sumatra. Supported by Danida through the Danida Support to Harapan Rainforest (DSHRF) project, Hutan Harapan, is presently offering a PhD scholarship for an Indonesian national in collaboration with University of Copenhagen.
Different forms of forest restoration in South East Asia were developed through the 20th century. A range of techniques have been developed, ranging from little or no intervention (natural succession) to intensive manipulations of the ecosystem. Recreation of the forest diversity is believed to be dependent on level of degradation, the particular environment (including distance to the nearest forests) and the combination of species applied. However, scientific knowledge that can guide restoration efforts is still scarce. The proposed PhD study will develop silvicultural knowledge relating to restoration focussing on the following topics:
i. Early succession in cleared forest areas. Natural regeneration of tree diversity likely depends on factors such as distance to nearby seed trees and forest, presence of seed dispersers and the level of degradation of the ecosystem. For a number of sites with different disturbance regimes, the vegetation compositions will be studied and the influence of key parameters on the recreation of species diversity will be analysed.
ii. Efficacy of different approaches to restoration with respect to recreation of species diverse forest communities, investments and establishment under different levels of degradation. Based on field trials, species composition of different restoration regimes will be followed to make recommendations for efficient restoration of vegetation and habitats for fauna.
iii. Species ecology and performance under different restoration forms. Tree species have differential responses to different biotic and abiotic growth conditions, and knowledge hereof is essential to management decisions on restoration strategies. Field trials will be used to follow growth of - and interaction between - selected species under several restoration regimes, thus characterising optimum conditions for restoration of individual species.
The results will be of great importance to scientists and foresters interested in protection and regeneration of lowland tropical rainforest biodiversity.
Practicalities
The student will be employed and supported by Hutan Harapan and enrolled at University of Copenhagen. Expenses during studies in Denmark will be covered by the project. Field work will be conducted at Hutan Harapan in collaboration with project staff. The student is expected to follow experiments established by the Hutan Harapan project, as well as conduct independent experiments.
Qualifications
Applicants should be of Indonesian nationality. An MSc in Forestry, Biology or another plant-related topic is required, as well as a level in English corresponding to IELTS level 6.
Application
The application (in English) should include:
1. A motivation letter
2. A two-page description of proposed research activities of the PhD study
3. A full CV
4. Copies of exam certificate with exam results
Applicants are invited to send their applications as pdf files by email to recruit@burung.
Assessment of candidates
The assessment committee will be composed of representatives of University of Copenhagen, Harapan Rainforest and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Based on applicants
Key criteria for the assessment of candidates include a master's degree related to the subject area of the project, the grade point average achieved, professional qualifications relevant to the PhD programme, previous publications, relevant work experience, other professional activities, language skills and interpersonal skills.
After recruitment, the candidate will follow a procedure of formal enrolment at University of Copenhagen. A part of this is to prepare a final PhD project description in collaboration with researchers at Harapan Rainforest and supervisor at University of Copenhagen.
Job description
Your key tasks as a PhD fellow will be:
· Manage and carry through your research project
· Take PhD courses
· Write scientific articles and your PhD thesis
· Participate in international congresses
· Teach and disseminate your research
For more information:
You can find more information about Harapan Rainforest at http://harapanrainf
Fri Aug 2, 2013 1:26 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"kodrad winarno" wi2ndkln4882
Saya juga sedang menunggu email dari PTAN yang sampai saat ini belum juga
email untuk proses selanjutnya. Kalau menurut jadwalnya kan initial
shorlisting sampai September, yang mungkin kita tunggu saja. Sebagai
informasi, teman saya sudah memperoleh email seperti Candra karena dia
apply S3. Apakah baru yang S3 saja yang di assess? sedangkan saya sendiri
apply S2.
Terima kasih.
Salam
2013/7/31 andha_022 <andha_022@yahoo.
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>
> Dear rekan2 milister.,
>
> Adakah yang sudah apply beasiswa New Zealand Scholars Awards dan menunggu
> progres nya seperti saya,,?
>
> Terakhir saya dapat email dari PTAN bahwa aplikasi beasiswa saya
> diteruskan ke Universitas dan akan ada email dari Universitas.
> saat ini saya belum menerima email dari universitas tersebut.
>
> jika ada rekan2 yang jg apply beasiswa New Zealand itu, mohon di share
> perkembangannya.
>
> terimakasih.
>
> salam,
> Candra
>
>
>
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Fri Aug 2, 2013 1:26 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"s.andanawari" s.andanawari
Santika
--- In beasiswa@yahoogroup
>
> Dear rekan2 milister.,
>
> Adakah yang sudah apply beasiswa New Zealand Scholars Awards dan menunggu progres nya seperti saya,,?
>
> Terakhir saya dapat email dari PTAN bahwa aplikasi beasiswa saya diteruskan ke Universitas dan akan ada email dari Universitas.
>
> jika ada rekan2 yang jg apply beasiswa New Zealand itu, mohon di share perkembangannya.
>
>
> terimakasih.
>
>
> salam,
> Candra
>
Fri Aug 2, 2013 1:26 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"galuh riawati" galuhriawati
saya awal juli kemarin sempat menghubungi email NZ Asean Scholars Awards [nzas.info@cbn.
Applicants will be informed on their application status
whether they would be selected or not. The information will be given on
November to their email.
Kalo ada pertanyaan2 lain, mgkin bisa langsung email pihak NZAS nya sebagaimana di atas. Mereka sangat welcome dengan pertanyaan2 kita kok dan lumayan cepat dibalas.
Salam,
Galuh R.
Fri Aug 2, 2013 1:27 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"agustinus_1108008" agustinus_1108008
Saya mau mau bertanya tentang Besiswa LPDP,
kira-kira berapa lama jangka waktu paling cepat antara pendaftaran online dengan pengumuman hasil beasiswa, dan waktu pemberangkatan.
Kalau untuk saat ini kira-kira kapan jangka waktu tercepat ada hasil beasiswa tersebut?
Terima kasih semua.
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