Scholarships In The Federal Republic of Germany 2010/2011 (for Maltese citizens only)
(Deadline: 16 Nov.)
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is offering scholarships covering the period of the academic year 2010/2011.The offer comprises of the following:
- Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates and Young Academics and Scientists.
- Study Scholarships for Graduates of All Disciplines.
- Schoalrships for Artists. A Study Scholarships. B. Study visits for Academics.
- Additional Information on DAAD Study Scholarships in the Fields of Fine Art, Design and Film.
- Additional information on DAAD Study Scholarships in the Fields of Drama, Direction, Dance and Choreography
- Additional Information on DAAD Study Scholarships in the Field of Music
- Additional Information on DAAD Research Grants for applicants form medical fields.
- Research Stays for University Academics and Scientists.
- Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders.
- University Summer Courses offered in Germany for Foreign Students and Gradutates
- Practical Traineeship for Foreign Students of Natural and Technical Sciences, Agriculture and Forestry.
- Study Vistis/Study Seminars and Practicals in Germany by Groups of Foreign Students.
It is essential that candidates first obtain the necessary information, regarding their chosen field of study and are expected to have made steps towards securing acceptance from an academic supervisor at the German host institution at the time of application. Also they are to confirm their qualifications at the German Embassy, Il-Piazetta, Sliema before submitting their application. Further information can be obtained from http://www.daad.de/ .
Applicants are to apply through the http://www.scholarships.gov.mt . Kindly note that this portal requires e-ID certification. E-ID registration details may be obtained from http://www.mygov.mt/. Alternatively application forms are available from the http://www.mfa.gov.mt/. These are to be submitted to the Scholarships Section at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Palazzo Parisio, Merchants Street, Valletta, from 0800hrs to 1200 noon.
Closing date for these scholarships is by not later than noon, Monday 16 November 2009.
Successful candidates may be required to enter into a contract to serve the Government or the Private Sector of Malta upon completion.
Applications from Government and Parastatal employees and from the Private Sector will not be considered unless recommended by their Head of Department/Employer respectively.
Late applications will not be considered.
The Board's decision will be final.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
International PhD Program in Diversity Management and Governance
The University of Bologna together with the University of Graz, The New Bulgarian University of Sofia and the University of Primorska are launching a new International PhD Programme in “Diversity Management and Governance” leading to a Joint Degree.
The Programme in a nutshell
The three-year English-taught Programme offers specialized interdisciplinary and comparative academic training in the study of various forms of diversity, be it ethnic, cultural, linguistic, regional, religious, social or sexual orientation, and its management. Conflict prevention and management theories, reconstruction and reconciliation of divided societies after violent conflicts and political tensions, integration policies and the establishment of good governance throughout Europe are in focus in this Joint PhD Programme.To ensure the students’ highest mobility the Programme requires that PhD Candidates spend at least two semesters in one of the partner universities.
Scholarships & Grants
The Programme offers at least two study grants of about 13.600,00 € per year to students applying at the University of Bologna. Moreover, the University of Bologna guarantees enrollment to two students selected among applicants holding a scholarship from their home government, the Italian one or other Institutions. More grants will be made available for students from the South-East of Europe within the framework of the community Programme entitled Erasmus Mundus External Windows, coordinated by the University of Graz, whose deadline is 29th October 2009. For details, see the web page in English on: www.uni-graz.at/joineusee
How to Apply
Interested students could apply for enrollment in the university of their choice among the four partner universities; if the application is successful the doctoral student must enroll in the university chosen for the application.Beside the completed application form (to be expected by mid-October), interested students must submit the following documents:
- Research project structured with background, research presentation, methodology, expected results
- CV in English
- Diploma/Degree Certificate (plus English translation)
- Proof of knowledge of English (TOEFL or equivalent, diploma from a UK or US university etc.)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Transcript of university records (plus English translation)
Further Information
A website fully devoted to the PhD Programme will be soon available on line.For the time being, interested applicants could find other information at http://www.eurobalk.net under the sections: activities/education/trainings.Additional information might be requested to Ms Dessislava Krasteva (dessislava.krasteva@unibo.it)
The Programme in a nutshell
The three-year English-taught Programme offers specialized interdisciplinary and comparative academic training in the study of various forms of diversity, be it ethnic, cultural, linguistic, regional, religious, social or sexual orientation, and its management. Conflict prevention and management theories, reconstruction and reconciliation of divided societies after violent conflicts and political tensions, integration policies and the establishment of good governance throughout Europe are in focus in this Joint PhD Programme.To ensure the students’ highest mobility the Programme requires that PhD Candidates spend at least two semesters in one of the partner universities.
Scholarships & Grants
The Programme offers at least two study grants of about 13.600,00 € per year to students applying at the University of Bologna. Moreover, the University of Bologna guarantees enrollment to two students selected among applicants holding a scholarship from their home government, the Italian one or other Institutions. More grants will be made available for students from the South-East of Europe within the framework of the community Programme entitled Erasmus Mundus External Windows, coordinated by the University of Graz, whose deadline is 29th October 2009. For details, see the web page in English on: www.uni-graz.at/joineusee
How to Apply
Interested students could apply for enrollment in the university of their choice among the four partner universities; if the application is successful the doctoral student must enroll in the university chosen for the application.Beside the completed application form (to be expected by mid-October), interested students must submit the following documents:
- Research project structured with background, research presentation, methodology, expected results
- CV in English
- Diploma/Degree Certificate (plus English translation)
- Proof of knowledge of English (TOEFL or equivalent, diploma from a UK or US university etc.)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Transcript of university records (plus English translation)
Further Information
A website fully devoted to the PhD Programme will be soon available on line.For the time being, interested applicants could find other information at http://www.eurobalk.net under the sections: activities/education/trainings.Additional information might be requested to Ms Dessislava Krasteva (dessislava.krasteva@unibo.it)
Sunday, October 25, 2009
MASTER OF ADVANCED STUDIES IN PEACE AND CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION
The University of Basel, Switzerland, in cooperation with the World Peace Academy, offers a 9-month full time Master of Advanced Studies in Peace and Conflict Transformation from 1 March - 26 November 2010. The program is accredited by the University of Basel, which also issues the MAS diploma. All courses are taught in English by leading specialists in their field from around the world, including Prof. Dr. Johan Galtung.
The WPA program is designed to provide students with the intellectual competence to analyze conflicts and their underlying causes, practical skills in conflict transformation and peacebuilding. It also aims to sharpen their motivation to do everything in their capacity to help create a better world fostering mutual understanding, tolerance, cooperation and the willingness to learn from each other.
Why Study at the WPA?
‑ WPA has a comprehensive program that aims to cover all aspects of peace;
‑ WPA combines theory with practical experience. Our professors work on practical applications in the field as well as doing research;
‑ Different from most other universities, which have their fixed faculty, WPA enjoys the advantage of inviting the best teachers from around the world from a wide variety of disciplines. We have 40 faculty members from 20 countries, from all 6 continents;
‑ You study in a close community with people from all over the world.
The program consists of 10 modules: Introduction to the Scientific Methodology of Peace Studies; Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding; Regional Conflicts and Peace Initiatives; International Relations and International Law; From National to Human Security; Peace Education and Ethics; Human Rights, Gender and Democratization; Sustainable Development and Its Contributions to Peace; Peace Culture and the Media; and Development of Key Competencies for Peace Workers.
Who Should Apply
Students from any discipline interested in peace and conflict resolution, for example young diplomats, government officials, NGO members, teachers, journalists, lawyers, social workers, soldiers, psychologists. A first university degree (bachelors or equivalent) is required, and preferably some professional experience.
Degrees
Students obtain a Master of Advanced Studies in Peace and Conflict Transformation from the University of Basel, worth 70 credits according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Those who instead complete at least 12 weeks of courses obtain an Advanced Certificate in Peace and Conflict Transformation from the World Peace Academy.
Costs
15'000 Swiss Francs (about 10'000 Euro) tuition for the 9 months of study, including thesis advisement. Rooms cost 350-500 Swiss Francs per month and meals are extra.
SCHOLARSHIPS
A number of partial WPA Scholarships, giving 50% discount on tuition fees, are available for students who need one. Your candidacy must be completed before Friday 1 November 2009 if you wish to start in the March 2010 trimester.
Application Procedure & Application Form can be found at http://www.world-peace-academy.ch/?lang=en&id=47
The WPA program is designed to provide students with the intellectual competence to analyze conflicts and their underlying causes, practical skills in conflict transformation and peacebuilding. It also aims to sharpen their motivation to do everything in their capacity to help create a better world fostering mutual understanding, tolerance, cooperation and the willingness to learn from each other.
Why Study at the WPA?
‑ WPA has a comprehensive program that aims to cover all aspects of peace;
‑ WPA combines theory with practical experience. Our professors work on practical applications in the field as well as doing research;
‑ Different from most other universities, which have their fixed faculty, WPA enjoys the advantage of inviting the best teachers from around the world from a wide variety of disciplines. We have 40 faculty members from 20 countries, from all 6 continents;
‑ You study in a close community with people from all over the world.
The program consists of 10 modules: Introduction to the Scientific Methodology of Peace Studies; Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding; Regional Conflicts and Peace Initiatives; International Relations and International Law; From National to Human Security; Peace Education and Ethics; Human Rights, Gender and Democratization; Sustainable Development and Its Contributions to Peace; Peace Culture and the Media; and Development of Key Competencies for Peace Workers.
Who Should Apply
Students from any discipline interested in peace and conflict resolution, for example young diplomats, government officials, NGO members, teachers, journalists, lawyers, social workers, soldiers, psychologists. A first university degree (bachelors or equivalent) is required, and preferably some professional experience.
Degrees
Students obtain a Master of Advanced Studies in Peace and Conflict Transformation from the University of Basel, worth 70 credits according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Those who instead complete at least 12 weeks of courses obtain an Advanced Certificate in Peace and Conflict Transformation from the World Peace Academy.
Costs
15'000 Swiss Francs (about 10'000 Euro) tuition for the 9 months of study, including thesis advisement. Rooms cost 350-500 Swiss Francs per month and meals are extra.
SCHOLARSHIPS
A number of partial WPA Scholarships, giving 50% discount on tuition fees, are available for students who need one. Your candidacy must be completed before Friday 1 November 2009 if you wish to start in the March 2010 trimester.
Application Procedure & Application Form can be found at http://www.world-peace-academy.ch/?lang=en&id=47
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Post-Graduate Diploma and Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Otago, NZ
The National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Otago is offering a Post Graduate Diploma and Master of Arts coursework programme in Peace and Conflict Studies from first semester 2010. This is in addition to the, Research Masters and Ph.D by thesis options. We are looking forward to a Foundation Class from all over the world .
The course is going through the final approval process with the New Zealand University Vice Chancellors Committee but prospective students are able to enrol online now by clicking on the links below .When the New Zealand Vice Chancellor's confirm this programme in the next few weeks your pre- enrollment will be activated automatically. We are doing this pre-enrollment in order to choose an excellent international and national group of students.
There are a number of University Scholarships available for students with strong grade point averages. The deadline for these are the 1st November 2009. We will also be offering a small number of Centre Scholarships which will be advertised later.
The electronic enrollment links are as follows
http://www.otago.ac.nz/cgi-bin/htsearch?config=papers-search&method=and&sort=title&matchesperpage=25&format=long&words=PEAC
If you have strong A or A- grades we would like to remind you that the deadline for scholarship applications is 1 November.
See http://www.otago.ac.nz/postgraduate/
We will be advertising some Centre Scholarships later in November.
Details regarding admissions and enrolments can be found on the following links:for domestic students: http://www.otago.ac.nz/study/for international students: http://www.otago.ac.nz/international
If you have any further questions about enrolment procedures or the programme please do not hesitate to contact Debbie Prysor, PA/Office Manager National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies.
We will be providing an excellent course that will be of interest both to practitioners and those who wish to pursue an academic career.
More information on funding opportunities at the University of Otago is available at :
http://www.otago.ac.nz/international/postgraduate/scholarships.html
The course is going through the final approval process with the New Zealand University Vice Chancellors Committee but prospective students are able to enrol online now by clicking on the links below .When the New Zealand Vice Chancellor's confirm this programme in the next few weeks your pre- enrollment will be activated automatically. We are doing this pre-enrollment in order to choose an excellent international and national group of students.
There are a number of University Scholarships available for students with strong grade point averages. The deadline for these are the 1st November 2009. We will also be offering a small number of Centre Scholarships which will be advertised later.
The electronic enrollment links are as follows
http://www.otago.ac.nz/cgi-bin/htsearch?config=papers-search&method=and&sort=title&matchesperpage=25&format=long&words=PEAC
If you have strong A or A- grades we would like to remind you that the deadline for scholarship applications is 1 November.
See http://www.otago.ac.nz/postgraduate/
We will be advertising some Centre Scholarships later in November.
Details regarding admissions and enrolments can be found on the following links:for domestic students: http://www.otago.ac.nz/study/for international students: http://www.otago.ac.nz/international
If you have any further questions about enrolment procedures or the programme please do not hesitate to contact Debbie Prysor, PA/Office Manager National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies.
We will be providing an excellent course that will be of interest both to practitioners and those who wish to pursue an academic career.
More information on funding opportunities at the University of Otago is available at :
http://www.otago.ac.nz/international/postgraduate/scholarships.html
Monday, October 19, 2009
IPS Internship Positions
Thank you for your interest in the Institute for Policy Studies fellowship and internship program. IPS is the nation's oldest and largest multi-issue think tank promoting progressive thought. As such, we have a number of "Public Scholars" with whom you can work to undertake challenging research, writing, and advocacy in a wide range of foreign and domestic policy issues.
Below you will find a descriptive list of IPS projects. Please take a few minutes to look this over so that you have an understanding of what IPS is about and can determine which projects best suit your interests. All internships are unpaid. If you have questions about the project, feel free to contact the project director. The project director may desire a follow-up interview in which to meet and discuss the project.
Summer Applicants: The last day to apply for a summer internship is May 5th. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, since projects may select interns throughout the application period.
Other Applicants: While IPS does not adhere to specific deadlines for application submissions, to ensure that your application is received, reviewed, and responded to in a timely manner please consider applying by or before the following dates: Spring Term (Feb 5th) Summer Term (May 5th) Fall Term (Aug 5th) Winter Term (Oct 5th).
Incomplete applications will not be considered.You can follow up with project directors two weeks after submitting your application.
IPS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from people of color, women, and other groups that have historically been subject to discrimination.
If you have any questions, please email: info@ips-dc.org.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Intern Applications
To complete the application process, please submit the following to the Intern Coordinator:
A completed IPS Application Form
Your resume
A cover letter
Two letters of recommendation
A brief writing sample (do not exceed 3 pages)
Academic transcript (unofficial transcripts are permissible)
Email applications to: info@ips-dc.orgIntern Coordinator: Adwoa Masozi
Recommendation letters may be sent by regular post mail. Our office is located at: 1112 16th Street, NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036
More information: http://www.ips-dc.org/about/joinus
Below you will find a descriptive list of IPS projects. Please take a few minutes to look this over so that you have an understanding of what IPS is about and can determine which projects best suit your interests. All internships are unpaid. If you have questions about the project, feel free to contact the project director. The project director may desire a follow-up interview in which to meet and discuss the project.
Summer Applicants: The last day to apply for a summer internship is May 5th. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, since projects may select interns throughout the application period.
Other Applicants: While IPS does not adhere to specific deadlines for application submissions, to ensure that your application is received, reviewed, and responded to in a timely manner please consider applying by or before the following dates: Spring Term (Feb 5th) Summer Term (May 5th) Fall Term (Aug 5th) Winter Term (Oct 5th).
Incomplete applications will not be considered.You can follow up with project directors two weeks after submitting your application.
IPS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from people of color, women, and other groups that have historically been subject to discrimination.
If you have any questions, please email: info@ips-dc.org.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Intern Applications
To complete the application process, please submit the following to the Intern Coordinator:
A completed IPS Application Form
Your resume
A cover letter
Two letters of recommendation
A brief writing sample (do not exceed 3 pages)
Academic transcript (unofficial transcripts are permissible)
Email applications to: info@ips-dc.orgIntern Coordinator: Adwoa Masozi
Recommendation letters may be sent by regular post mail. Our office is located at: 1112 16th Street, NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036
More information: http://www.ips-dc.org/about/joinus
Carol Jean and Edward F. Newman Fellowship
The Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) invites applications for the 2010 Carol Jean and Edward F. Newman Fellowship. The Newman Fellowship was created to give young scholars and leaders an opportunity to develop their capacities to think, write, organize, and serve as the next generation of public scholars. The Fellow will work with a specific project (or projects) at IPS and will become an essential part of that project's staff.
Candidates will be selected from two streams of applicants:
Recent graduates of universities or graduate schools who would benefit from mentoring and work at IPS;
Members of activist groups, where IPS and the group feel it would benefit the individual to have training in public scholarship.
The Newman Fellow will work on some aspect of the IPS mission to transform ideas into action for peace, justice, and the environment. Special emphasis is given to those candidates posed to "build bridges between ideas and action" by deepening our communications efforts and our capacity to engage "the public" in our work. The Newman Fellow will be assigned a mentor from among the IPS Fellows and project directors and the Fellow will work closely with that person over the course of the fellowship.
Fellowship Length and Compensation:
This full-time positionwill run from January 2010 to December 2010, with a possibility of a one-year extension. Yearly compensation is $30,000 (before taxes), paid semi-monthly. The Fellow will receive three weeks of paid vacation and 12 days of sick leave. Full medical, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage is also provided.
Application Procedures:
Cover letter, indicating IPS programs of interest;
Proposed workplan;
Resume including 3 references;
2-4 page writing sample (e.g., excerpt from a research paper, an article or letter to the editor).
Application Deadline is November 4, 2009.
Email materials to: newmanfellowship@ips-dc.org. Please also complete the IPS demographic survey at SurveyMonkey.com:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=tIkgSswbuGOiVZKxpZ1GLA_3d_3d%20
IPS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from people of color, women, and other groups that have historically been subject to discrimination.
NO CALLS PLEASE.
Candidates will be selected from two streams of applicants:
Recent graduates of universities or graduate schools who would benefit from mentoring and work at IPS;
Members of activist groups, where IPS and the group feel it would benefit the individual to have training in public scholarship.
The Newman Fellow will work on some aspect of the IPS mission to transform ideas into action for peace, justice, and the environment. Special emphasis is given to those candidates posed to "build bridges between ideas and action" by deepening our communications efforts and our capacity to engage "the public" in our work. The Newman Fellow will be assigned a mentor from among the IPS Fellows and project directors and the Fellow will work closely with that person over the course of the fellowship.
Fellowship Length and Compensation:
This full-time positionwill run from January 2010 to December 2010, with a possibility of a one-year extension. Yearly compensation is $30,000 (before taxes), paid semi-monthly. The Fellow will receive three weeks of paid vacation and 12 days of sick leave. Full medical, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage is also provided.
Application Procedures:
Cover letter, indicating IPS programs of interest;
Proposed workplan;
Resume including 3 references;
2-4 page writing sample (e.g., excerpt from a research paper, an article or letter to the editor).
Application Deadline is November 4, 2009.
Email materials to: newmanfellowship@ips-dc.org. Please also complete the IPS demographic survey at SurveyMonkey.com:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=tIkgSswbuGOiVZKxpZ1GLA_3d_3d%20
IPS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from people of color, women, and other groups that have historically been subject to discrimination.
NO CALLS PLEASE.
Global Health Essay Contest
Your global health idea could be worth $1000
Answer the following question to be eligible for $1,000 and publication in our report:
What is the most important thing the U.S. can do to improve global health over the next 15 years?
The CSIS Commission on Smart Global Health is publishing a report in January 2010 that charts the future for U.S. global health policy. We're seeking fresh, new ideas that can produce big gains in global health.
You don't have to be a tenured professor or a world-renowned expert. You just need to explain, passionately and convincingly, what you think is the smartest way to improve global health.
* Submissions will be accepted between October 12 and November 20, 2009.
* Entries must be at least 500 words and no longer than 800 words.
* The student who submits the winning response will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The student who submits the runner-up response will receive a $500 scholarship.
* The non-student who submits the winning response will receive a $1,000 prize. The non-student who submits the runner-up response will receive a $500 prize.
* The CSIS Commission on Smart Global Health will be the sole arbiter of determining the winning entries.
Essays will be judged in two categories: student and non-students, with separate prizes awarded to the winners in each category. First prize in both categories is $1,000; second prize in both categories is $500. Winners are responsible for any tax liabilities associated with the prize.
The entry deadline for this contest is midnight November 20, 2009.Eligibility: The contest is open to anyone worldwide. Entrants who wish to qualify for the student track must be enrolled full-time in an accredited graduate or undergraduate educational institution at the time of entry.
Criteria: Essays must be at least 500 words and no longer than 800 words to qualify for an award. Winning essays will respond to the question posed in an innovative, clear, and compelling way. The CSIS Commission on Smart Global Health will be the sole arbiter of determining the winning entries.
Assignment of rights: By submitting an essay, entrants certify that they have the right to submit the essay, including all relevant copyrights. By submitting an essay, entrants grant unlimited license to the CSIS Commission on Smart Global Health to publish, reproduce, or create derivative works based upon the entry submitted. Entrants retain original copyright in their essay.
http://www.smartglobalhealth.org/pages/essay-signup
Answer the following question to be eligible for $1,000 and publication in our report:
What is the most important thing the U.S. can do to improve global health over the next 15 years?
The CSIS Commission on Smart Global Health is publishing a report in January 2010 that charts the future for U.S. global health policy. We're seeking fresh, new ideas that can produce big gains in global health.
You don't have to be a tenured professor or a world-renowned expert. You just need to explain, passionately and convincingly, what you think is the smartest way to improve global health.
* Submissions will be accepted between October 12 and November 20, 2009.
* Entries must be at least 500 words and no longer than 800 words.
* The student who submits the winning response will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The student who submits the runner-up response will receive a $500 scholarship.
* The non-student who submits the winning response will receive a $1,000 prize. The non-student who submits the runner-up response will receive a $500 prize.
* The CSIS Commission on Smart Global Health will be the sole arbiter of determining the winning entries.
Essays will be judged in two categories: student and non-students, with separate prizes awarded to the winners in each category. First prize in both categories is $1,000; second prize in both categories is $500. Winners are responsible for any tax liabilities associated with the prize.
The entry deadline for this contest is midnight November 20, 2009.Eligibility: The contest is open to anyone worldwide. Entrants who wish to qualify for the student track must be enrolled full-time in an accredited graduate or undergraduate educational institution at the time of entry.
Criteria: Essays must be at least 500 words and no longer than 800 words to qualify for an award. Winning essays will respond to the question posed in an innovative, clear, and compelling way. The CSIS Commission on Smart Global Health will be the sole arbiter of determining the winning entries.
Assignment of rights: By submitting an essay, entrants certify that they have the right to submit the essay, including all relevant copyrights. By submitting an essay, entrants grant unlimited license to the CSIS Commission on Smart Global Health to publish, reproduce, or create derivative works based upon the entry submitted. Entrants retain original copyright in their essay.
http://www.smartglobalhealth.org/pages/essay-signup
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Commonwealth Scholarships 2010 - 2011
Under the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan, the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom is inviting Malta to nominate a number of candidates who are interested to pursue: 12 – 36 months of either a full time taught or a doctoral post graduate qualification 12 months’ non-degree study in the UK on a Split-Site basis to aid the completion of a doctoral degree undertaken at a University in the home country.
1. Among the conditions emphasised by the United Kingdom Scholarship Commission, candidates should:
a. hold, by October 2010, a first degree of upper second class Honours standard (or above) or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification, which will normally be a Master’s degree
b. be available to commence their academic studies in the United Kingdom by the start of the U.K. academic year in September / October 2010.
2. Awards are tenable at UK participating institutions, which can be viewed on the website below. Candidates are expected to state their preferred institution on the application form, but the final decision on host institution will be made by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom. In recent years, placement of successful candidates has sometimes been delayed by the process of gaining admission to their host university. For this reason, it is strongly advisable that candidates submit independent applications directly to their preferred institutions. Where offers of admission have been obtained, these should be included with the application.
3. The commission will not offer awards to scholars close to completing a doctorate in their home country, though awards may be tenable to complete doctoral studies already underway in their home country or in the U.K.
4. Each applicant must submit 6 copies complete applications, accompanied by:
a. six copies (1 original and 5 copies) of the University / College transcript(s) and certificate(s), certified by the awarding body
b. one certified copy of birth certificate attached to the first (original) application
c. certificate of English language proficiency
d. six copies (1 original and 5 copies) of University Admission Letter
e. six copies (1 original and 5 copies) of Letter of Acceptance from UK supervisor (for Split-Site applicants).
5. Applications submitted without the complete documentation will not be eligible for consideration.
6. All awards must be tenable on a full-time basis.
The main selection criteria are the academic merit of the candidate, the quality of proposal and the potential of the candidate to lead in the pursuit of global excellence in research and knowledge.Candidates nominated by Malta are not in any way guaranteed selection or placement.
Further details including the application form together with the Prospectus, for these scholarships can be obtained from website: http://www.cscuk.org.uk/apply/developedcommonwealthscholarships.asp
Applications should be submitted on the appropriate forms, to the: Customer Care Services Human Resources Development Department Directorate for Educational Services Great Siege Road, Floriana VLT 2000 Malta
Tel: +356 2598 2463 Free phone: 1571
The application deadline is Friday 6th November 2009, at noon CET.
Public Service/Public Sector employees should consult relevant Public Service regulations before applying for these scholarships.
Late applications will not be considered.
1. Among the conditions emphasised by the United Kingdom Scholarship Commission, candidates should:
a. hold, by October 2010, a first degree of upper second class Honours standard (or above) or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification, which will normally be a Master’s degree
b. be available to commence their academic studies in the United Kingdom by the start of the U.K. academic year in September / October 2010.
2. Awards are tenable at UK participating institutions, which can be viewed on the website below. Candidates are expected to state their preferred institution on the application form, but the final decision on host institution will be made by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom. In recent years, placement of successful candidates has sometimes been delayed by the process of gaining admission to their host university. For this reason, it is strongly advisable that candidates submit independent applications directly to their preferred institutions. Where offers of admission have been obtained, these should be included with the application.
3. The commission will not offer awards to scholars close to completing a doctorate in their home country, though awards may be tenable to complete doctoral studies already underway in their home country or in the U.K.
4. Each applicant must submit 6 copies complete applications, accompanied by:
a. six copies (1 original and 5 copies) of the University / College transcript(s) and certificate(s), certified by the awarding body
b. one certified copy of birth certificate attached to the first (original) application
c. certificate of English language proficiency
d. six copies (1 original and 5 copies) of University Admission Letter
e. six copies (1 original and 5 copies) of Letter of Acceptance from UK supervisor (for Split-Site applicants).
5. Applications submitted without the complete documentation will not be eligible for consideration.
6. All awards must be tenable on a full-time basis.
The main selection criteria are the academic merit of the candidate, the quality of proposal and the potential of the candidate to lead in the pursuit of global excellence in research and knowledge.Candidates nominated by Malta are not in any way guaranteed selection or placement.
Further details including the application form together with the Prospectus, for these scholarships can be obtained from website: http://www.cscuk.org.uk/apply/developedcommonwealthscholarships.asp
Applications should be submitted on the appropriate forms, to the: Customer Care Services Human Resources Development Department Directorate for Educational Services Great Siege Road, Floriana VLT 2000 Malta
Tel: +356 2598 2463 Free phone: 1571
The application deadline is Friday 6th November 2009, at noon CET.
Public Service/Public Sector employees should consult relevant Public Service regulations before applying for these scholarships.
Late applications will not be considered.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Intensive Summer Program on World Religions
2010: Globalizing Religions: Conflict or Conflict Resolution?http://www.bu.edu/cura/calendar/summer/
The Institute on Culture, Religion, and World Affairs (CURA) at Boston University conducts an annual summer seminar. It is organized by the well-known sociologist of religion Peter L. Berger, co-sponsored with the School of Theology of Boston University, under the guidance of Dean John Berthrong. The seminar is generously funded by the Henry Luce Foundation's Henry R. Initiative on Religion and International Affairs.
The program is an intensive two-week seminar on special topics in religion and world affairs. The 2010 program will run June 13-25. It will examine the world's major religious traditions, in each case asking the following questions: How has each tradition globalized? Has it contributed to conflict or conflict resolution? The seminar is designed for professional residents of the United States, with some coming from abroad, who are concerned with the international role of religion in politics, economics and social change. Those particularly encouraged to apply are journalists, policy analysts (in or out of government), and educators.
The program is taught by a combination of faculty from Boston University and other universities, as well as by active or former members of the foreign policy community. Details of the 2010 summer seminar will be posted here once the program is finalized.CURA will provide housing and meals for all participants. Travel fellowships will be available on a competitive basis.
To apply, send a one-page letter of interest, along with a brief CV, and an indication whether assistance with travel is required, to:Ms. Laurel Whalen, AdministratorInstitute on Culture, Religion and World Affairs10 Lenox StreetBrookline, MA 02446Email: cura@bu.edu Fax: (617)-353-6408
Application Deadline: March 31, 2010
The Institute on Culture, Religion, and World Affairs (CURA) at Boston University conducts an annual summer seminar. It is organized by the well-known sociologist of religion Peter L. Berger, co-sponsored with the School of Theology of Boston University, under the guidance of Dean John Berthrong. The seminar is generously funded by the Henry Luce Foundation's Henry R. Initiative on Religion and International Affairs.
The program is an intensive two-week seminar on special topics in religion and world affairs. The 2010 program will run June 13-25. It will examine the world's major religious traditions, in each case asking the following questions: How has each tradition globalized? Has it contributed to conflict or conflict resolution? The seminar is designed for professional residents of the United States, with some coming from abroad, who are concerned with the international role of religion in politics, economics and social change. Those particularly encouraged to apply are journalists, policy analysts (in or out of government), and educators.
The program is taught by a combination of faculty from Boston University and other universities, as well as by active or former members of the foreign policy community. Details of the 2010 summer seminar will be posted here once the program is finalized.CURA will provide housing and meals for all participants. Travel fellowships will be available on a competitive basis.
To apply, send a one-page letter of interest, along with a brief CV, and an indication whether assistance with travel is required, to:Ms. Laurel Whalen, AdministratorInstitute on Culture, Religion and World Affairs10 Lenox StreetBrookline, MA 02446Email: cura@bu.edu Fax: (617)-353-6408
Application Deadline: March 31, 2010
Hedley Bull Scholarship
The Graduate Studies in International Affairs program offers up to four Hedley Bull Scholarships each year for full-time study in the Master of Arts (International Relations) commencing in semester one. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Master of Arts (International Relations).
When applying for the MA (International Relations), eligible applicants for the Hedley Bull Scholarship should include a covering letter indicating their interest in being considered for the scholarship and making the case for being granted one. The covering letter together with the application for the MA (International Relations) (including transcripts and three academic references) will be considered as the full application for the scholarship. There is no need to provide a separate application. The scholarship provides a full-fee waiver for three full-time sessions (semesters). This amounts to 48 units of graduate coursework and a 24-unit thesis session.
Closing date for receipt of complete application for scholarship: 30 October 2009
More information and other scholarships from ANU at : http://rspas.anu.edu.au/gsia/scholarships.htm
When applying for the MA (International Relations), eligible applicants for the Hedley Bull Scholarship should include a covering letter indicating their interest in being considered for the scholarship and making the case for being granted one. The covering letter together with the application for the MA (International Relations) (including transcripts and three academic references) will be considered as the full application for the scholarship. There is no need to provide a separate application. The scholarship provides a full-fee waiver for three full-time sessions (semesters). This amounts to 48 units of graduate coursework and a 24-unit thesis session.
Closing date for receipt of complete application for scholarship: 30 October 2009
More information and other scholarships from ANU at : http://rspas.anu.edu.au/gsia/scholarships.htm
Center for Religious Studies Doctoral Scholarships
The Center for Religious Studies (CERES) at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany, announces 6 Doctoral Scholarships in the field of Religion and Migration for a period of three years from January 1st, 2010. After successful completion of the PhD an additional post-doc option can be granted for 18 months to publish the re-sults and prepare research proposals.
The scholarships are part of an interdisciplinary research group on the social and economic potentials of religious communities, which is supported by the Land of North Rhine-Westphalia in northwestern Germany.
Under supervision of Jun.-Prof. Dr. Alexander-Kenneth Nagel the doctoral candidates are to conduct research on religious migrant networks and their integrative potentials in ethnically and culturally diverse regions, such as the Ruhrgebiet. The focal point of our research group is a network analytical perspective on tangible and non-tangible resources provided by religious communities either on their own or in conjunction with other religious (e.g. interfaith coalitions) or non-religious organizations (e.g. public-private partnerships).
Applicants are required to have an advanced university degree (master level) in Religious or Cultural Studies or Social Sciences as well as the capability and readiness to pursue empirical fieldwork and to become actively involved in interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration. Engagement with the study of migration, anthropology at home or local religious history would be desirable. Proficiency in network analysis is useful, but not required, since skills will be developed in the initial phase of the re-search group.
The Ruhr-Universität aims at increasing the share of women in research and teach-ing and encourages female scientists to apply.
Applications with the usual documents (CV, degree certificates, publication list, letter of motivation) and a short proposal of the dissertation topic (3-4 pages) should be sent to Jun.-Prof. Dr. Alexander-Kenneth Nagel, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Center for Religious Studies (CERES), Universitätsstraße 150, D-44780 Bochum or to alexander-kenneth.nagel@rub.de until 15th November 2009.
CERES website:
http://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/relwiss/Ceres/en/index.html
The scholarships are part of an interdisciplinary research group on the social and economic potentials of religious communities, which is supported by the Land of North Rhine-Westphalia in northwestern Germany.
Under supervision of Jun.-Prof. Dr. Alexander-Kenneth Nagel the doctoral candidates are to conduct research on religious migrant networks and their integrative potentials in ethnically and culturally diverse regions, such as the Ruhrgebiet. The focal point of our research group is a network analytical perspective on tangible and non-tangible resources provided by religious communities either on their own or in conjunction with other religious (e.g. interfaith coalitions) or non-religious organizations (e.g. public-private partnerships).
Applicants are required to have an advanced university degree (master level) in Religious or Cultural Studies or Social Sciences as well as the capability and readiness to pursue empirical fieldwork and to become actively involved in interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration. Engagement with the study of migration, anthropology at home or local religious history would be desirable. Proficiency in network analysis is useful, but not required, since skills will be developed in the initial phase of the re-search group.
The Ruhr-Universität aims at increasing the share of women in research and teach-ing and encourages female scientists to apply.
Applications with the usual documents (CV, degree certificates, publication list, letter of motivation) and a short proposal of the dissertation topic (3-4 pages) should be sent to Jun.-Prof. Dr. Alexander-Kenneth Nagel, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Center for Religious Studies (CERES), Universitätsstraße 150, D-44780 Bochum or to alexander-kenneth.nagel@rub.de until 15th November 2009.
CERES website:
http://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/relwiss/Ceres/en/index.html
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Oslo Peace Scholarship
The Graduate Studies in International Affairs (GSIA) program in the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, in partnership with the International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO) and Bjørknes College, offers one scholarship each year for full-time study in the Master of International Affairs specialising in Peace and Conflict Studies degree program. Tuition fees will be covered by The Australian National University and Bjørknes College; and students will receive some funding towards living costs as a stipend.
Program: Master of International Affairs specialising in Peace and Conflict Studies (Code 7815SPEACE)
Stipend
Canberra: A$6,200 - in fortnightly payments
Oslo: NOK 30,000
Tuition Fee
Canberra: A$12,000 (international students) or A$8,400 (Australian or New Zealand students)Oslo: NOK 40,000
Maximum Duration: 2 sessions/semesters full-timeApplication Close: 30 April
Take Up By: 15 MayOslo Session Commences: 17 August (tbc)
Oslo Session Ends: 11 December(tbc)
Canberra Semester Commences: 22 February
Canberra Semester Ends: 30 June
Eligible Program(s): Master of International Affairs specialising in Peace and Conflict Studies
Eligibility Criteria: International students, Australian and Norwegian students
How to Apply
Applicants should state their interest in being considered for this Scholarship in their application for admission. Please refer to the application procedure.
Contact
Applicants are encouraged to contact Graduate Studies in International Affairs office for more information:
Email: gsia@anu.edu.au
Phone: +61-2-6125 2167
More info: http://rspas.anu.edu.au/gsia/oslops.htm
Program: Master of International Affairs specialising in Peace and Conflict Studies (Code 7815SPEACE)
Stipend
Canberra: A$6,200 - in fortnightly payments
Oslo: NOK 30,000
Tuition Fee
Canberra: A$12,000 (international students) or A$8,400 (Australian or New Zealand students)Oslo: NOK 40,000
Maximum Duration: 2 sessions/semesters full-timeApplication Close: 30 April
Take Up By: 15 MayOslo Session Commences: 17 August (tbc)
Oslo Session Ends: 11 December(tbc)
Canberra Semester Commences: 22 February
Canberra Semester Ends: 30 June
Eligible Program(s): Master of International Affairs specialising in Peace and Conflict Studies
Eligibility Criteria: International students, Australian and Norwegian students
How to Apply
Applicants should state their interest in being considered for this Scholarship in their application for admission. Please refer to the application procedure.
Contact
Applicants are encouraged to contact Graduate Studies in International Affairs office for more information:
Email: gsia@anu.edu.au
Phone: +61-2-6125 2167
More info: http://rspas.anu.edu.au/gsia/oslops.htm
Monday, October 12, 2009
Weinstein International Fellowship
The Weinstein International Fellowship program, inaugurated in 2008, provides opportunities for individuals from outside the United States to visit the U.S. to learn more about dispute resolution processes and practices and to pursue a project of their own design that serves to advance the resolution of disputes in their home countries.
The JAMS Foundation Board of Directors will approve Fellowships of up to $25,000 in support of projects outlined by Fellowship applicants. This program is intended to be flexible and open to innovation, and applicants are encouraged to develop proposals that will increase the availability of dispute resolution education, training and services in their home countries and beyond. During their time in the U.S., Fellows may be based in a JAMS Resolution Center or may participate in a university program or be connected to another organization or institution, depending on the nature of their project.
Fellowships may be from one month to one year in duration. It is anticipated that Fellows will come from countries that do not have an established culture of using mediation for cases in litigation. Part of the Fellows’ time in the United States will be spent observing how JAMS administers and resolves such cases.
Criteria
- Applicants must be fluent in English
- Fellowship period must be one month to twelve months in duration
- Preference for proposals that would help applicant’s home country establish viable dispute resolution systems or change how disputes are resolved
- Preference for applicants who have experience as judges, lawyers, court administrators, or law professors
Information Sought From Applicant
- Purpose and goal of Fellowship
- Educational background
- Dispute resolution training or experience
- Amount of funding sought and proposed use of funds
- Other sources of funding available, applied for, or awarded
- Organizations or institutions with which you are affiliated in your home country
- Organizations or institutions with which you expect to work while in the U.S.
- Proposed location and duration of Fellowship
- Plans for implementing Fellowship goals upon return to home country
- Other than financial support, additional resources or support required from the JAMS Foundation
- Visa status regarding entry into the U.S. for purposes of Fellowship
Fellowship applications for the 2010-2011 term will be reviewed by the JAMS Foundation Board of Directors at their first quarterly meeting in February, 2010. In order to be included on the agenda, applications much be received by January 15, 2010. The Foundation Board may also consider expedited review of Fellowship applications in appropriate circumstances.
For more information, contact:
David Brandon, Program Manager
Email: dbrandon@jamsfoundation.org
Telephone: 415-774-2648
Mailing Address:
JAMS Foundation
Two Embarcadero Center, Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94111
www.jamsfoundation.org
The JAMS Foundation Board of Directors will approve Fellowships of up to $25,000 in support of projects outlined by Fellowship applicants. This program is intended to be flexible and open to innovation, and applicants are encouraged to develop proposals that will increase the availability of dispute resolution education, training and services in their home countries and beyond. During their time in the U.S., Fellows may be based in a JAMS Resolution Center or may participate in a university program or be connected to another organization or institution, depending on the nature of their project.
Fellowships may be from one month to one year in duration. It is anticipated that Fellows will come from countries that do not have an established culture of using mediation for cases in litigation. Part of the Fellows’ time in the United States will be spent observing how JAMS administers and resolves such cases.
Criteria
- Applicants must be fluent in English
- Fellowship period must be one month to twelve months in duration
- Preference for proposals that would help applicant’s home country establish viable dispute resolution systems or change how disputes are resolved
- Preference for applicants who have experience as judges, lawyers, court administrators, or law professors
Information Sought From Applicant
- Purpose and goal of Fellowship
- Educational background
- Dispute resolution training or experience
- Amount of funding sought and proposed use of funds
- Other sources of funding available, applied for, or awarded
- Organizations or institutions with which you are affiliated in your home country
- Organizations or institutions with which you expect to work while in the U.S.
- Proposed location and duration of Fellowship
- Plans for implementing Fellowship goals upon return to home country
- Other than financial support, additional resources or support required from the JAMS Foundation
- Visa status regarding entry into the U.S. for purposes of Fellowship
Fellowship applications for the 2010-2011 term will be reviewed by the JAMS Foundation Board of Directors at their first quarterly meeting in February, 2010. In order to be included on the agenda, applications much be received by January 15, 2010. The Foundation Board may also consider expedited review of Fellowship applications in appropriate circumstances.
For more information, contact:
David Brandon, Program Manager
Email: dbrandon@jamsfoundation.org
Telephone: 415-774-2648
Mailing Address:
JAMS Foundation
Two Embarcadero Center, Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94111
www.jamsfoundation.org
PhD scholarship in Globalisation and International Economics
At the Department of Economics at Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University, a PhD scholarship will be available from December 1, 2009 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The PhD scholarship is linked to a multidisciplinary research project entitled “Made in Denmark anno 2050 – The role of firms in globalisation”, concerning the export success factors of Danish companies. The scholarship is in economics, but part of a larger multidisciplinary research project carried out in collaboration between the GlobID research group at the Department of Economics and the Centre for Design of Global Enterprise (DoGE) at the Department of Management. It is funded by the Tuborg Foundation and the Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation.
The PhD student will be placed at the GlobID research group at the Department of Economics at Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University, and is expected to partake in large-scale data analysis, econometric investigations as well as in writing of academic articles and communication of research results. Further information on the PhD scholarship can be obtained from professor Philipp Schröder, Department of Economics, phone: +45 89 486 392, e-mail: psc@asb.dk.
PhD students in Denmark work under very favourable terms: They are employed on a full-time basis for three years, and the salary is enough to cover all necessary accommodation and living costs and to lead an active life. A PhD student does not pay university fees.
PhD students at Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University (ASB), work under almost the same terms as other research staff, i.e. they have their own office space with a computer, incl. Internet access, email, phone etc., as well as access to secretarial assistance etc. Moreover, expenses in connection with the scientific work are covered, e.g. participation in research courses and academic conferences in Denmark and abroad.
There are also good and well-paid job opportunities in Denmark for people with a PhD degree, both within and outside the university sector.
A PhD student in Denmark must complete an individually planned PhD course programme within the relevant research area and conduct a research project under the supervision of experienced senior researchers. As part of the PhD scholarship the PhD student will be enrolled in the PhD programme comprising a number of courses within the relevant research area.
The PhD student is also expected, as part of the programme, to spend some time (up to six months), with coverage of travel and accommodation expenses, at another – often foreign – research institution. During the programme, the PhD student is further expected to gain teaching experience within the subject area as well as experience with other forms of dissemination of research results. ASB also finances participation in relevant PhD courses and scientific conferences. In addition, it is expected that PhD students participate in and contribute to the other activities of the department.
Conditions of employmentThe PhD scholarship has duration of three years. Graduates and students expecting to complete their study programme in the near future may apply for the scholarship. The employment is covered by a national collective agreement.
The applicant’s research potential will be the determining factor for a positive academic assessment. Exam results will also be assessed. For further information on admission criteria and ASB’s PhD programme, please go to: http://www.asb.dk/research/phd.aspx.
If you have any questions about the scholarship etc., please feel free to contact Henrik Scriver, deputy head, tel. +45 8948 6560, e-mail: hsc@asb.dk.
ApplicationThe application must be submitted on a special application form which can be downloaded here or requested from Pia Schytz, tel. +45 8948 6989 e-mail: PhD@asb.dk.
The following material must be submitted:
Application form (scholarship no. 544-0136)
Project description (max. 5 pages), including the expected theoretical and methodological approach.
Graduate diploma (including a list of all grades)
CV
Other material, if any (e.g. publications), which should be taken into account in the assessment
The application and attachments must be submitted in sets (without binding) in five copies by ordinary mail to Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University, Management Office, Fuglesangs Allé 4, 8210 Aarhus V, Denmark, Attn.: Pia Schytz, or via e-mail to PhD@asb.dk.
Deadline for application
Friday, October 30, 2009 at 12:00 noon.
The applications will subsequently be assessed by an expert assessment committee, and applicants will receive the committee’s assessment of the individual application and the response to the application from ASB approx. one month after the expiry of the deadline for application.
The assessment of the application comprises an overall assessment of the applicant and his or her qualifications. Particular weight is attached to the project proposal, the grades obtained by the applicant in the study programme, and to whether the applicant, during the study programme or in another manner, has displayed special skills in writing major papers, e.g. a thesis.
Further information about Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University, can be found at: www.asb.dk
Aarhus University: www.au.dk
The PhD scholarship is linked to a multidisciplinary research project entitled “Made in Denmark anno 2050 – The role of firms in globalisation”, concerning the export success factors of Danish companies. The scholarship is in economics, but part of a larger multidisciplinary research project carried out in collaboration between the GlobID research group at the Department of Economics and the Centre for Design of Global Enterprise (DoGE) at the Department of Management. It is funded by the Tuborg Foundation and the Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation.
The PhD student will be placed at the GlobID research group at the Department of Economics at Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University, and is expected to partake in large-scale data analysis, econometric investigations as well as in writing of academic articles and communication of research results. Further information on the PhD scholarship can be obtained from professor Philipp Schröder, Department of Economics, phone: +45 89 486 392, e-mail: psc@asb.dk.
PhD students in Denmark work under very favourable terms: They are employed on a full-time basis for three years, and the salary is enough to cover all necessary accommodation and living costs and to lead an active life. A PhD student does not pay university fees.
PhD students at Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University (ASB), work under almost the same terms as other research staff, i.e. they have their own office space with a computer, incl. Internet access, email, phone etc., as well as access to secretarial assistance etc. Moreover, expenses in connection with the scientific work are covered, e.g. participation in research courses and academic conferences in Denmark and abroad.
There are also good and well-paid job opportunities in Denmark for people with a PhD degree, both within and outside the university sector.
A PhD student in Denmark must complete an individually planned PhD course programme within the relevant research area and conduct a research project under the supervision of experienced senior researchers. As part of the PhD scholarship the PhD student will be enrolled in the PhD programme comprising a number of courses within the relevant research area.
The PhD student is also expected, as part of the programme, to spend some time (up to six months), with coverage of travel and accommodation expenses, at another – often foreign – research institution. During the programme, the PhD student is further expected to gain teaching experience within the subject area as well as experience with other forms of dissemination of research results. ASB also finances participation in relevant PhD courses and scientific conferences. In addition, it is expected that PhD students participate in and contribute to the other activities of the department.
Conditions of employmentThe PhD scholarship has duration of three years. Graduates and students expecting to complete their study programme in the near future may apply for the scholarship. The employment is covered by a national collective agreement.
The applicant’s research potential will be the determining factor for a positive academic assessment. Exam results will also be assessed. For further information on admission criteria and ASB’s PhD programme, please go to: http://www.asb.dk/research/phd.aspx.
If you have any questions about the scholarship etc., please feel free to contact Henrik Scriver, deputy head, tel. +45 8948 6560, e-mail: hsc@asb.dk.
ApplicationThe application must be submitted on a special application form which can be downloaded here or requested from Pia Schytz, tel. +45 8948 6989 e-mail: PhD@asb.dk.
The following material must be submitted:
Application form (scholarship no. 544-0136)
Project description (max. 5 pages), including the expected theoretical and methodological approach.
Graduate diploma (including a list of all grades)
CV
Other material, if any (e.g. publications), which should be taken into account in the assessment
The application and attachments must be submitted in sets (without binding) in five copies by ordinary mail to Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University, Management Office, Fuglesangs Allé 4, 8210 Aarhus V, Denmark, Attn.: Pia Schytz, or via e-mail to PhD@asb.dk.
Deadline for application
Friday, October 30, 2009 at 12:00 noon.
The applications will subsequently be assessed by an expert assessment committee, and applicants will receive the committee’s assessment of the individual application and the response to the application from ASB approx. one month after the expiry of the deadline for application.
The assessment of the application comprises an overall assessment of the applicant and his or her qualifications. Particular weight is attached to the project proposal, the grades obtained by the applicant in the study programme, and to whether the applicant, during the study programme or in another manner, has displayed special skills in writing major papers, e.g. a thesis.
Further information about Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University, can be found at: www.asb.dk
Aarhus University: www.au.dk
PhD Scholarship “Holocaust Studies” (University of Leicester)
The Stanley Burton Centre for Holocaust Studies – the oldest Holocaust research centre in Britain – is offering a part-time, fees only PhD scholarship for four years. Applications are invited on all aspects of the Holocaust between 1933 and 1945, as well as on post-war memory of the Holocaust in relation to ongoing oral history research at the Centre.
The Stanley Burton Centre for Holocaust Studies was originally founded in 1990 and re- founded under its present name in 1993 under the auspices of the Burton Trusts. It is a non-profit teaching and research centre within the School of Historical Studies at the University of Leicester.
The activities sponsored by the Centre include a programme of research into subjects related to the Holocaust; an active outreach programme; the annual Aubrey Newman Lecture in May; an annual one-day international workshop in May; and a dedicated Holocaust Resources room open to students and the wider public. This is where members meet to co-ordinate and develop
activities, as well as staging some of the Centre’s events.
The Centre also provides specialised sources (primary sources and oral testimonies, books, journals etc.), facilities (computer, laser printer, photocopying, DVD/VHS facilities) and expertise outside the University library at regular opening hours. Finally, it serves as a teaching and seminar venue for classes and seminars that are related to the Centre’s activities.
Successful applicants should have already completed, or be about to complete, a Masters degree in History (or a relevant social science discipline) and should be able to demonstrate a strong interest in research.
In order to apply for the scholarship candidates will need to complete a Postgraduate Application Form. Applications should be accompanied by a thesis proposal of no more than 1,500 words outlining the area to be studied, key debates within the field, and initial ideas on potential research methods and sources. Candidates are also asked to submit along with their application a transcript of BA and MA marks, a CV and two academic references.
Deadline for applications: 13 November 2009
More information at: http://www2.le.ac.uk/departments/gradschool/finance/funding/scholarships/holocaust-studies
For informal enquiries interested applicants are encouraged to contact:
- Dr Olaf Jensen, Director of the Stanley Burton Centre for Holocaust Studies (oj6@le.ac.uk, 0116 252 2809)
- Danielle Jackson, School Administrator, School of Historical Studies (dlj5@le.ac.uk, 0116 252 2800)
The Stanley Burton Centre for Holocaust Studies was originally founded in 1990 and re- founded under its present name in 1993 under the auspices of the Burton Trusts. It is a non-profit teaching and research centre within the School of Historical Studies at the University of Leicester.
The activities sponsored by the Centre include a programme of research into subjects related to the Holocaust; an active outreach programme; the annual Aubrey Newman Lecture in May; an annual one-day international workshop in May; and a dedicated Holocaust Resources room open to students and the wider public. This is where members meet to co-ordinate and develop
activities, as well as staging some of the Centre’s events.
The Centre also provides specialised sources (primary sources and oral testimonies, books, journals etc.), facilities (computer, laser printer, photocopying, DVD/VHS facilities) and expertise outside the University library at regular opening hours. Finally, it serves as a teaching and seminar venue for classes and seminars that are related to the Centre’s activities.
Successful applicants should have already completed, or be about to complete, a Masters degree in History (or a relevant social science discipline) and should be able to demonstrate a strong interest in research.
In order to apply for the scholarship candidates will need to complete a Postgraduate Application Form. Applications should be accompanied by a thesis proposal of no more than 1,500 words outlining the area to be studied, key debates within the field, and initial ideas on potential research methods and sources. Candidates are also asked to submit along with their application a transcript of BA and MA marks, a CV and two academic references.
Deadline for applications: 13 November 2009
More information at: http://www2.le.ac.uk/departments/gradschool/finance/funding/scholarships/holocaust-studies
For informal enquiries interested applicants are encouraged to contact:
- Dr Olaf Jensen, Director of the Stanley Burton Centre for Holocaust Studies (oj6@le.ac.uk, 0116 252 2809)
- Danielle Jackson, School Administrator, School of Historical Studies (dlj5@le.ac.uk, 0116 252 2800)
Friday, October 9, 2009
Doctoral Studentships on ‘Generation to Reproduction’, University of Cambridge, UK
Doctoral Studentships on ‘Generation to Reproduction’
Department of History and Philosophy of Science
Vacancy Reference No: JN05776
Limit of tenure applies*
The University invites applications for two doctoral studentships funded by a Wellcome strategic award in history of medicine . We seek outstanding candidates whose research would fall within the theme ‘Generation to Reproduction’.
‘Generation’ and ‘reproduction’ are at the heart of medicine. They involve theories of sex and gender; entities such as seeds, germs, embryos, monsters and clones; concerns about creation, evolution, degeneration and regeneration; investments in maternity, paternity and heredity; practices of fertility control, potency and childbirth; and health relations between citizen and state, individual and population. These crossroads for rich traffic to and from biology, the social sciences and the humanities have been of intense public and historical interest since the 1970s. Yet for all the excellent historical work, research tends to be dispersed among sub-disciplines and periods. The major frameworks are showing their age. Central topics, such as the recent rise of technologies of assisted reproduction, have hardly been studied. This award brings together expertise in every major period, and combines quantitative social and demographic approaches with more anthropologically oriented histories of natural philosophy, biology and medicine. We aim for a systematic reassessment of the field.
Possible areas for doctoral projects include, but are not limited to:
- patient-practitioner relations around fertility and other encounters that framed the generative body;
- the influence of diseases on reproductive behaviour and demographic patterns;
- representation and communication of generation and reproduction;
- ancient, medieval and early-modern investigations into generation;
- generation and childbirth in medical cases and casebooks;
- the reorganization of knowledge of generation/reproduction, especially in the age of revolutions;
- such sciences as embryology, obstetrics, gynaecology, evolutionary biology, reproductive physiology, genetics and developmental biology;
- reform movements around birth control, population control and sexual science;
- twentieth-century transformations in techniques, experiences and regulation;
- networks linking academic biology to reproductive medicine and public health, agriculture, especially animal breeding, and/or pharmaceutical industry;
- techniques for monitoring and manipulating pregnancy, hormones, genes, gametes and embryos, e.g., pregnancy testing, genetic screening, in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer;
- sexology, psychology and psychoanalysis, including social and psychological practices for making babies and families.
The three-year studentships pay a generous stipend plus University and College fees at the home rate only. Candidates will usually be expected to hold a Master’s in the history of medicine or with strong emphasis on the history of medicine.
Informal inquiries may be made to the award holder with the most relevant interests .
Formal applications should be submitted through the relevant Department or Faculty in the usual way, indicating an interest in one of these studentships. The deadline for applications is 15 February 2010 to be admitted in October 2010. The closing date for online applications is 1 February. However, you will need to apply earlier than this if you wish to be considered for funding from the Cambridge Trusts, Arts and Humanities Research Council or Cambridge International Scholarships. The earliest of these deadlines, for applicants from the USA applying for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship, is 15 October 2009.
We also welcome applications from students wishing to be nominated for the Wellcome Trust’s annual doctoral studentship competition, or for a master’s award to take the MPhil. in History, Philosophy and Sociology of Science, Technology and Medicine.
* Limit of tenure: 3 years.
Closing date: 15 February 2010.
The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.
Further Scholarship Information and Application at http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/jobs/vacancies.cgi?job=5776
Department of History and Philosophy of Science
Vacancy Reference No: JN05776
Limit of tenure applies*
The University invites applications for two doctoral studentships funded by a Wellcome strategic award in history of medicine . We seek outstanding candidates whose research would fall within the theme ‘Generation to Reproduction’.
‘Generation’ and ‘reproduction’ are at the heart of medicine. They involve theories of sex and gender; entities such as seeds, germs, embryos, monsters and clones; concerns about creation, evolution, degeneration and regeneration; investments in maternity, paternity and heredity; practices of fertility control, potency and childbirth; and health relations between citizen and state, individual and population. These crossroads for rich traffic to and from biology, the social sciences and the humanities have been of intense public and historical interest since the 1970s. Yet for all the excellent historical work, research tends to be dispersed among sub-disciplines and periods. The major frameworks are showing their age. Central topics, such as the recent rise of technologies of assisted reproduction, have hardly been studied. This award brings together expertise in every major period, and combines quantitative social and demographic approaches with more anthropologically oriented histories of natural philosophy, biology and medicine. We aim for a systematic reassessment of the field.
Possible areas for doctoral projects include, but are not limited to:
- patient-practitioner relations around fertility and other encounters that framed the generative body;
- the influence of diseases on reproductive behaviour and demographic patterns;
- representation and communication of generation and reproduction;
- ancient, medieval and early-modern investigations into generation;
- generation and childbirth in medical cases and casebooks;
- the reorganization of knowledge of generation/reproduction, especially in the age of revolutions;
- such sciences as embryology, obstetrics, gynaecology, evolutionary biology, reproductive physiology, genetics and developmental biology;
- reform movements around birth control, population control and sexual science;
- twentieth-century transformations in techniques, experiences and regulation;
- networks linking academic biology to reproductive medicine and public health, agriculture, especially animal breeding, and/or pharmaceutical industry;
- techniques for monitoring and manipulating pregnancy, hormones, genes, gametes and embryos, e.g., pregnancy testing, genetic screening, in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer;
- sexology, psychology and psychoanalysis, including social and psychological practices for making babies and families.
The three-year studentships pay a generous stipend plus University and College fees at the home rate only. Candidates will usually be expected to hold a Master’s in the history of medicine or with strong emphasis on the history of medicine.
Informal inquiries may be made to the award holder with the most relevant interests .
Formal applications should be submitted through the relevant Department or Faculty in the usual way, indicating an interest in one of these studentships. The deadline for applications is 15 February 2010 to be admitted in October 2010. The closing date for online applications is 1 February. However, you will need to apply earlier than this if you wish to be considered for funding from the Cambridge Trusts, Arts and Humanities Research Council or Cambridge International Scholarships. The earliest of these deadlines, for applicants from the USA applying for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship, is 15 October 2009.
We also welcome applications from students wishing to be nominated for the Wellcome Trust’s annual doctoral studentship competition, or for a master’s award to take the MPhil. in History, Philosophy and Sociology of Science, Technology and Medicine.
* Limit of tenure: 3 years.
Closing date: 15 February 2010.
The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.
Further Scholarship Information and Application at http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/jobs/vacancies.cgi?job=5776
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Political Thought
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Political Thought
A National Research Foundation (NRF) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is on offer for one year (renewable for another) in the Department of Politics, University of Johannesburg (UJ), South Africa. It will be under the mentorship of Professor Lawrence Hamilton, who holds an NRF President’s Award, and will be located within the Department and within the Centre of Political Thought at UJ. The fellowship can be taken up from 1 February or 1 July 2010, and is set at the UJ’s rate for postdoctoral fellowships, currently R160 000 per annum, sufficient to cover living expenses.
The Centre of Political Thought at UJ is a unique environment in South Africa for research in political thought and theory. Existing members of the Centre research on a variety of topics within the history of political thought and political philosophy, including human needs and rights; political judgement; freedom, constitutionalism, poverty and public debt in South Africa; German Idealist political thought; language and politics; 10th century Islamic political thought; the intellectual history of freedom in America; African political thought; and the thought of Rousseau, Sieyès and Marx.
Applicants should not feel, however, that they have to restrict their research proposals to these or cognate areas. The proposed postdoctoral research can be on any topic within the fields of history of political thought, political philosophy or political theory – including research that makes use of empirical analysis and case studies to further the understanding or applicability of a question within political theory. The final choice of candidate will not be influenced by their choice of research topic.
Candidates are only eligible if they have been awarded a doctoral degree within the last five years; and, if they have yet to receive the degree, they must have it in hand by the time they take up the position, or preferably by the end of 2009.
Interested candidates should email their curriculum vitae, the names of three referees, an example of their written (preferably published) work of about 10 000 words, and a one-page summary of their proposed postdoctoral research to Professor Hamilton (lhamilton@uj.ac.za or lah1001@cam.ac.uk) by 30th November, 2009
They can also post their applications to:
Professor Lawrence Hamilton,
Department of Politics,
University of Johannesburg,
P.O. Box 524,
Auckland Park,
2006,
South Africa,
making sure they arrive by the deadline.
The successful candidate will be informed by the 15 December 2009.
A National Research Foundation (NRF) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is on offer for one year (renewable for another) in the Department of Politics, University of Johannesburg (UJ), South Africa. It will be under the mentorship of Professor Lawrence Hamilton, who holds an NRF President’s Award, and will be located within the Department and within the Centre of Political Thought at UJ. The fellowship can be taken up from 1 February or 1 July 2010, and is set at the UJ’s rate for postdoctoral fellowships, currently R160 000 per annum, sufficient to cover living expenses.
The Centre of Political Thought at UJ is a unique environment in South Africa for research in political thought and theory. Existing members of the Centre research on a variety of topics within the history of political thought and political philosophy, including human needs and rights; political judgement; freedom, constitutionalism, poverty and public debt in South Africa; German Idealist political thought; language and politics; 10th century Islamic political thought; the intellectual history of freedom in America; African political thought; and the thought of Rousseau, Sieyès and Marx.
Applicants should not feel, however, that they have to restrict their research proposals to these or cognate areas. The proposed postdoctoral research can be on any topic within the fields of history of political thought, political philosophy or political theory – including research that makes use of empirical analysis and case studies to further the understanding or applicability of a question within political theory. The final choice of candidate will not be influenced by their choice of research topic.
Candidates are only eligible if they have been awarded a doctoral degree within the last five years; and, if they have yet to receive the degree, they must have it in hand by the time they take up the position, or preferably by the end of 2009.
Interested candidates should email their curriculum vitae, the names of three referees, an example of their written (preferably published) work of about 10 000 words, and a one-page summary of their proposed postdoctoral research to Professor Hamilton (lhamilton@uj.ac.za or lah1001@cam.ac.uk) by 30th November, 2009
They can also post their applications to:
Professor Lawrence Hamilton,
Department of Politics,
University of Johannesburg,
P.O. Box 524,
Auckland Park,
2006,
South Africa,
making sure they arrive by the deadline.
The successful candidate will be informed by the 15 December 2009.
Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Project in Europe
Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Project in Europe10 Research Analysts full-time for a 2-month periodStarting date: October 22nd, 2009
A major new research project on social entrepreneurship and innovation is being run by a consortium of academic and non-academic institutions including the Hub, London School of Economics (LSE), the Stockholm School of Economics, Harvard Business School and i-propeller. This EU-funded research project is at the cutting edge of management, economics and psychology research. We are initiating a unique panel database, which will systematically document over time the market behaviours and organizational design choices of over 800 social ventures based across Europe. We are now looking to hire 10 Research Analysts full-time for 2 months starting October 22nd to collaborate intensely with the first wave of data gathering.
Your role: You will help arrange and run the in-depth phone and internet-based interviews with the social ventures. You will be part of a team of 14 interviewers in total working and learning together. You will be paid a modest salary and be based at the Hub in London. You will receive interview training (October 22nd- 24th) in London at the LSE. Through participating in the SELUSI project you will not only be exposed to latest research on social ventures, but also be part of an energetic, interdisciplinary and international team.
We are looking for people: (i) who are fluent in English; in addition, two people will need to also be fluent in Swedish and three people will need to also be fluent in Spanish; (ii) with demonstrated interpersonal ability and motivation [Obtaining interviews requires determination and resourcefulness]; and (iii) who have completed or are in the process of completing an MSc, MBA or PhD degree. Experience with conducting interviews or related job experience is a plus.
To apply please send your CV and 100 word summary explaining your interest by return to Jonathan Robinson jonathan.robinson@the-hub.net
A major new research project on social entrepreneurship and innovation is being run by a consortium of academic and non-academic institutions including the Hub, London School of Economics (LSE), the Stockholm School of Economics, Harvard Business School and i-propeller. This EU-funded research project is at the cutting edge of management, economics and psychology research. We are initiating a unique panel database, which will systematically document over time the market behaviours and organizational design choices of over 800 social ventures based across Europe. We are now looking to hire 10 Research Analysts full-time for 2 months starting October 22nd to collaborate intensely with the first wave of data gathering.
Your role: You will help arrange and run the in-depth phone and internet-based interviews with the social ventures. You will be part of a team of 14 interviewers in total working and learning together. You will be paid a modest salary and be based at the Hub in London. You will receive interview training (October 22nd- 24th) in London at the LSE. Through participating in the SELUSI project you will not only be exposed to latest research on social ventures, but also be part of an energetic, interdisciplinary and international team.
We are looking for people: (i) who are fluent in English; in addition, two people will need to also be fluent in Swedish and three people will need to also be fluent in Spanish; (ii) with demonstrated interpersonal ability and motivation [Obtaining interviews requires determination and resourcefulness]; and (iii) who have completed or are in the process of completing an MSc, MBA or PhD degree. Experience with conducting interviews or related job experience is a plus.
To apply please send your CV and 100 word summary explaining your interest by return to Jonathan Robinson jonathan.robinson@the-hub.net
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Global Health Fellows Program
GLOBAL HEALTH FELLOWS PROGRAM -- CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
We are delighted to announce the call for applications for the 2010 cohort of Global Health Fellows, who will spend the summer in Geneva in global health policy positions.
Intended to prepare future leaders in global health, the Global Health Fellows Program, part of Duke's Program on Global Policy and Governance, provides an eight to twelve week internship at one of Geneva's many intergovernmental or non-governmental organizations. In addition, all Fellows participate in a one-week, intensive course, "Health Policy in a Globalizing World," co-organized with the World Health Organization and complemented by site visits throughout Geneva.
Program details and the application form are available at http://www.pubpol.duke.edu/geneva/.
We hope that we will again receive outstanding applications from graduateschools around the country and abroad. This year's application calls for two letters of recommendation, so candidates will want to move quickly to meet the November 30th, 2009 deadline. Patrick Morris, our Program Coordinator, would be pleased to answer any questions that potential candidates may have. He can be reached by email (geneva@duke.edu) or by phone (919-613-9214).
We would appreciate your help in disseminating this through listservs,newsletters or website links. While selection is highly competitive, we hope that students who might have interest in global health policywould consider this a useful stepping-stone to exploring this career path. If you know of exceptional graduate students specifically interested in global health policy, please share this message with them as well.
Best regards,
Anthony D. So, MD, MPA
Director, Program on Global Health and Technology Access
Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy
Duke University
We are delighted to announce the call for applications for the 2010 cohort of Global Health Fellows, who will spend the summer in Geneva in global health policy positions.
Intended to prepare future leaders in global health, the Global Health Fellows Program, part of Duke's Program on Global Policy and Governance, provides an eight to twelve week internship at one of Geneva's many intergovernmental or non-governmental organizations. In addition, all Fellows participate in a one-week, intensive course, "Health Policy in a Globalizing World," co-organized with the World Health Organization and complemented by site visits throughout Geneva.
Program details and the application form are available at http://www.pubpol.duke.edu/geneva/.
We hope that we will again receive outstanding applications from graduateschools around the country and abroad. This year's application calls for two letters of recommendation, so candidates will want to move quickly to meet the November 30th, 2009 deadline. Patrick Morris, our Program Coordinator, would be pleased to answer any questions that potential candidates may have. He can be reached by email (geneva@duke.edu) or by phone (919-613-9214).
We would appreciate your help in disseminating this through listservs,newsletters or website links. While selection is highly competitive, we hope that students who might have interest in global health policywould consider this a useful stepping-stone to exploring this career path. If you know of exceptional graduate students specifically interested in global health policy, please share this message with them as well.
Best regards,
Anthony D. So, MD, MPA
Director, Program on Global Health and Technology Access
Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy
Duke University
Doctoral Program - The Economics of Innovative Change
The doctoral program “The Economics of Innovative Change” offers the opportunity to achieve a doctoral degree (PhD) in economics to top level graduated students. The program is under the auspices of the Department of Economics of the Friedrich Schiller University of Jena and the Max Planck Institute of Economics, Jena.
The program addresses questions and problems concerning the economic dynamics of firms, markets, sectors and regions with an analytical focus on the endogenous driving forces mainly understood as the activities of invention and innovation. Among the range of topics are the behavioural and organizational foundations of inventive and innovative activities, their effects on sectoral and regional structures combined especially with demand side considerations as well as the political management of change. For analysing those topics theoretical and empirical approaches as well as experimental studies are welcome.
Scholarship positions require a permanent and active participation in the study and the research program of the research training group. Therefore all scholarship holders are expected to choose Jena as their place of residence.
The program...
... is funded by the German Science Foundation (DFG RTG 1411) and offers the opportunity to achieve a doctoral degree (PhD) in economics for excellent, top-level rated students. The program is designed for three years.
During the first year students improve their basic theoretical knowledge and methodological competencies.
In the second year students concentrate on their essential research activities.
During the last year individual PhD projects are completed.
Every year, the program includes a summer school with lectures held by renowned international researchers. Within the last two years, a research visit at one of the partner universities abroad for about three months is recommended.
Courses...
...include Advanced Microeconomics, Econometrics, Economic Dynamics, Entrepeneurship, Experimental Economics, Game Theory, Innovation and Trade, Innovation Systems...
Students...
...will benefit from close interaction of theoretical and empirical work,
...will apply complementary methodological approaches,
...will have an interest in quantitative and experimental methods.
Applications are required to include
Application form, CV, copy of diploma, BA, MA certificate, copy of diploma or master thesis, writing sample (about 10 pages), 2 reference letters, 1 page statement on the expected benefit from participating in the program.
For the application form and more information on the structure, teaching staff and objectives of the Graduate College visit our homepage gk.wiwi.uni-jena.de, fill in and return by e-mail to the spokesman of the Graduate College:
Professor Dr. Uwe CantnerFriedrich Schiller University of JenaDepartment of EconomicsCarl-Zeiss-Str. 3D-07743 Jenae-mail: uwe.cantner@uni-jena.de
Application is possible on a continuous basis. We prefer the submission of electronic versions of your application documents. In case you post your documents, please do not send any originals because materials submitted cannot be returned to the applicant.
The program addresses questions and problems concerning the economic dynamics of firms, markets, sectors and regions with an analytical focus on the endogenous driving forces mainly understood as the activities of invention and innovation. Among the range of topics are the behavioural and organizational foundations of inventive and innovative activities, their effects on sectoral and regional structures combined especially with demand side considerations as well as the political management of change. For analysing those topics theoretical and empirical approaches as well as experimental studies are welcome.
Scholarship positions require a permanent and active participation in the study and the research program of the research training group. Therefore all scholarship holders are expected to choose Jena as their place of residence.
The program...
... is funded by the German Science Foundation (DFG RTG 1411) and offers the opportunity to achieve a doctoral degree (PhD) in economics for excellent, top-level rated students. The program is designed for three years.
During the first year students improve their basic theoretical knowledge and methodological competencies.
In the second year students concentrate on their essential research activities.
During the last year individual PhD projects are completed.
Every year, the program includes a summer school with lectures held by renowned international researchers. Within the last two years, a research visit at one of the partner universities abroad for about three months is recommended.
Courses...
...include Advanced Microeconomics, Econometrics, Economic Dynamics, Entrepeneurship, Experimental Economics, Game Theory, Innovation and Trade, Innovation Systems...
Students...
...will benefit from close interaction of theoretical and empirical work,
...will apply complementary methodological approaches,
...will have an interest in quantitative and experimental methods.
Applications are required to include
Application form, CV, copy of diploma, BA, MA certificate, copy of diploma or master thesis, writing sample (about 10 pages), 2 reference letters, 1 page statement on the expected benefit from participating in the program.
For the application form and more information on the structure, teaching staff and objectives of the Graduate College visit our homepage gk.wiwi.uni-jena.de, fill in and return by e-mail to the spokesman of the Graduate College:
Professor Dr. Uwe CantnerFriedrich Schiller University of JenaDepartment of EconomicsCarl-Zeiss-Str. 3D-07743 Jenae-mail: uwe.cantner@uni-jena.de
Application is possible on a continuous basis. We prefer the submission of electronic versions of your application documents. In case you post your documents, please do not send any originals because materials submitted cannot be returned to the applicant.
SEVEN Fund Student Essay Competition
The S.E.VEN Fund (SEVEN) is announcing its 2009 - 2010 Student Essay Competition. This year we are seeking essays on inspiring new models of economic development from around the globe. The competition will award one (1) student prize of $10,000. The submission deadline is December 7, 2009 at midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST). Winners will be announced on February 7, 2010.
Essay Question
Business journalist Jeff Chu’s article “Rwanda Rising: A New Model of Development” (Fast Company Magazine, April 2009) tells the story of how the African nation of Rwanda is pioneering a new model of economic development that has broken existing paradigms and subverts traditional dynamics where rich donors parentalize the poor, and where development solutions are top-down, driven by sentimentality, and ultimately ineffective.
Chu describes Rwanda’s model of development as placing the locus of responsibility for peace and prosperity on its own shoulders, using business as a force for positive change, turning mere sympathizers into friends, and benign donors into effective partners and investors. With strong leadership, a clear vision, and a mandate to control its own national economic destiny, Rwanda’s approach requires having not just a heart, but also more importantly, a mind for the poor. The more deeply one explores Rwanda’s model, the clearer it becomes that because all partners derive unique benefits this form of development is sustainable.
The SEVEN Fund is looking for other models like this, at the national, regional, or city levels, where communities and leaders have decided to stimulate human and economic development through a “heretical mix” of business strategy, local wisdom, and mutual benefit. Essay writers are asked to review the article, “Rwanda Rising: A New Model of Development”, and in a similar fashion, tell the story of enterprise solutions to poverty in other places, to highlight where these models are taking root and flourishing around the world.
The winner will be announced on February 7, 2010. The winning essay may be published on SEVEN’s website, or in selected magazines and publications. SEVEN intends to publish a selection of all submitted essays on its website and in other publications. By entering the essay competition, students are understood to give their permission for their essay to be used in that fashion.
More information is available at:
http://www.sevenfund.org/contest-forms/new-model-development.php
Essay Question
Business journalist Jeff Chu’s article “Rwanda Rising: A New Model of Development” (Fast Company Magazine, April 2009) tells the story of how the African nation of Rwanda is pioneering a new model of economic development that has broken existing paradigms and subverts traditional dynamics where rich donors parentalize the poor, and where development solutions are top-down, driven by sentimentality, and ultimately ineffective.
Chu describes Rwanda’s model of development as placing the locus of responsibility for peace and prosperity on its own shoulders, using business as a force for positive change, turning mere sympathizers into friends, and benign donors into effective partners and investors. With strong leadership, a clear vision, and a mandate to control its own national economic destiny, Rwanda’s approach requires having not just a heart, but also more importantly, a mind for the poor. The more deeply one explores Rwanda’s model, the clearer it becomes that because all partners derive unique benefits this form of development is sustainable.
The SEVEN Fund is looking for other models like this, at the national, regional, or city levels, where communities and leaders have decided to stimulate human and economic development through a “heretical mix” of business strategy, local wisdom, and mutual benefit. Essay writers are asked to review the article, “Rwanda Rising: A New Model of Development”, and in a similar fashion, tell the story of enterprise solutions to poverty in other places, to highlight where these models are taking root and flourishing around the world.
The winner will be announced on February 7, 2010. The winning essay may be published on SEVEN’s website, or in selected magazines and publications. SEVEN intends to publish a selection of all submitted essays on its website and in other publications. By entering the essay competition, students are understood to give their permission for their essay to be used in that fashion.
More information is available at:
http://www.sevenfund.org/contest-forms/new-model-development.php
Applications - Central European University
Central European University is a graduate institution in the social sciences, the humanities, law and management. It is accredited in both the United States and Hungary, and offers English-language Master's and doctoral programs. Located in the heart of Central Europe -- Budapest, Hungary -- CEU has developed a distinct academic and intellectual focus, combining the comparative study of the region's historical, cultural, and social diversity within a global perspective on good governance, sustainable development and social transformation. As part of its educational, research, and civic engagement activities, CEU attaches particular importance to public policy and public policy studies.
Departments
Through its rich interdisciplinary curriculum, CEU facilitates academic dialogue, emphasizing respect for, and sensitivity to, differences among people and ideas. Educational innovation is part of the university’s continuing contribution to the region as well as to other countries experiencing emerging democracies.
Direct links to departmental websites:
Economics
Environmental Sciences and Policy
Gender Studies
History
International Relations and European Studies
Legal Studies
Mathematics and its Applications
Medieval Studies
Nationalism Studies
Philosophy
Political Science
Public Policy
Sociology and Social Anthropology
CEU Business School
Special Projects:
Jewish Studies Project
Labor Project
Religious Studies Specialization
Financial Aid
CEU is dedicated to ensuring that high caliber students who have the ability to study here can do so, whatever their financial situation.
CEU has a comprehensive series of Financial Aid packages, designed to help students support themselves while at the university. We offer these packages to the majority of our students.
This section highlights CEU’s range of Financial Aid packages from Full Fellowship Awards and tuition waivers, to assistance with accommodation and medical insurance. You will also find information on how CEU is committed to rewarding academic excellence through our research grants and achievement awards.
To further encourage outstanding academic merit, individual CEU departments award a large number of externally funded scholarships every year. These are raised from alumni, private and governmental sources, foundations and corporations.
Students who are interested in applying for CEU Financial Aid must complete the Financial Aid section of the CEU online application form, indicating the type of Financial Aid desired.
External Scholarship Funds
As well as an extensive range of CEU Financial Aid packages, the university administers a number of externally funded scholarships.
Students may apply for funding from the International Visegrad Fund, or take advantage of scholarships from the Hungarian State, the European Commission, private donors and organizations.
Useful links:
http://www.visegradfund.org/scholarships.html
http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp6/mariecurie-actions/action/fellow_en.html
http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/mundus/index_en.html
November 10, 2009 - Online application form accessible
For more information visit:
http://www.ceu.hu
Departments
Through its rich interdisciplinary curriculum, CEU facilitates academic dialogue, emphasizing respect for, and sensitivity to, differences among people and ideas. Educational innovation is part of the university’s continuing contribution to the region as well as to other countries experiencing emerging democracies.
Direct links to departmental websites:
Economics
Environmental Sciences and Policy
Gender Studies
History
International Relations and European Studies
Legal Studies
Mathematics and its Applications
Medieval Studies
Nationalism Studies
Philosophy
Political Science
Public Policy
Sociology and Social Anthropology
CEU Business School
Special Projects:
Jewish Studies Project
Labor Project
Religious Studies Specialization
Financial Aid
CEU is dedicated to ensuring that high caliber students who have the ability to study here can do so, whatever their financial situation.
CEU has a comprehensive series of Financial Aid packages, designed to help students support themselves while at the university. We offer these packages to the majority of our students.
This section highlights CEU’s range of Financial Aid packages from Full Fellowship Awards and tuition waivers, to assistance with accommodation and medical insurance. You will also find information on how CEU is committed to rewarding academic excellence through our research grants and achievement awards.
To further encourage outstanding academic merit, individual CEU departments award a large number of externally funded scholarships every year. These are raised from alumni, private and governmental sources, foundations and corporations.
Students who are interested in applying for CEU Financial Aid must complete the Financial Aid section of the CEU online application form, indicating the type of Financial Aid desired.
External Scholarship Funds
As well as an extensive range of CEU Financial Aid packages, the university administers a number of externally funded scholarships.
Students may apply for funding from the International Visegrad Fund, or take advantage of scholarships from the Hungarian State, the European Commission, private donors and organizations.
Useful links:
http://www.visegradfund.org/scholarships.html
http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp6/mariecurie-actions/action/fellow_en.html
http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/mundus/index_en.html
November 10, 2009 - Online application form accessible
For more information visit:
http://www.ceu.hu
The 2010 Marc de Montalembert Grant for the Understanding of Mediterranean Culture
The Marc de Montalembert Grant is a scholarship set up by Fondation de France in 1994. Every year, it offers a young Mediterranean a grant of 7000 Euros for a project linked to the knowledge of the cultures of the Mediterranean region. The research project will take the selected candidate beyond the frontiers of his own country, immersing him deeply into another culture, so to witness the rich cultural diversity of the Mediterranean world.
The deadline for applications is 15 December 2009. The winning candidate will be chosen by March 31 at the latest, and will be granted the scholarship during a ceremony in Rhodes on 25 April.
Applicants can contact the Fondation at montalembert@fondationmdm.com
For further information: http://www.fondationmdm.com/
The deadline for applications is 15 December 2009. The winning candidate will be chosen by March 31 at the latest, and will be granted the scholarship during a ceremony in Rhodes on 25 April.
Applicants can contact the Fondation at montalembert@fondationmdm.com
For further information: http://www.fondationmdm.com/
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
Established in 2009 by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC), the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme aims to attract the outstanding students in the world to pursue their PhD degree programmes in Hong Kong's institutions.
The Fellowship provides a monthly stipend of HK$20,000 (approximately US$2,600) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approximately US$1,300) per year for a period of three years.
135 PhD Fellowships will be awarded for the 2010/11 academic year1. For awardees who need more than three years to complete the PhD degree, additional support may be provided by the chosen institutions. For details, please contact the institutions concerned directly.
More information is available at:
http://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/index.html
Established in 2009 by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC), the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme aims to attract the outstanding students in the world to pursue their PhD degree programmes in Hong Kong's institutions.
The Fellowship provides a monthly stipend of HK$20,000 (approximately US$2,600) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approximately US$1,300) per year for a period of three years.
135 PhD Fellowships will be awarded for the 2010/11 academic year1. For awardees who need more than three years to complete the PhD degree, additional support may be provided by the chosen institutions. For details, please contact the institutions concerned directly.
More information is available at:
http://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/index.html
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Atlas Corps Fellowship
Atlas Corps Fellowship
Apply to become an Atlas Corps Fellow and join a growing international network of nonprofit leaders! Atlas Service Corps is now accepting applications for the Spring 2010-2011 fellowship program. Please read the following information carefully to learn about eligibility and how to apply. We also encourage you to watch this five-minute video to learn more details about the application process. The deadline to apply for the Spring program is November 10. The deadline to apply for the Fall program is April 1.
All candidates MUST:
- Have 3 or more years of relevant experience in the nonprofit/NGO/social sector.
- Have a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Speak, read and write fluent English. If volunteering in Colombia, you must also speak, read and write an outstanding level of Spanish.
- Be applying to volunteer in a country other than where you are from.
- Be committed to your country and return home after the one-year fellowship.
More information is available at: http://www.atlascorps.org/apply.html
Apply to become an Atlas Corps Fellow and join a growing international network of nonprofit leaders! Atlas Service Corps is now accepting applications for the Spring 2010-2011 fellowship program. Please read the following information carefully to learn about eligibility and how to apply. We also encourage you to watch this five-minute video to learn more details about the application process. The deadline to apply for the Spring program is November 10. The deadline to apply for the Fall program is April 1.
All candidates MUST:
- Have 3 or more years of relevant experience in the nonprofit/NGO/social sector.
- Have a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Speak, read and write fluent English. If volunteering in Colombia, you must also speak, read and write an outstanding level of Spanish.
- Be applying to volunteer in a country other than where you are from.
- Be committed to your country and return home after the one-year fellowship.
More information is available at: http://www.atlascorps.org/apply.html
Carl Wilkens Fellowship
The Carl Wilkens Fellowship is a selective, 12-month program that provides a diverse set of emerging citizen leaders with the tools and training to build sustained political will to end genocide. Seeking to bridge the gap between thought and action in the anti-genocide movement, the goal of the Carl Wilkens Fellowship is to develop effective leaders in communities across the United States who have acquired the skills and fostered the relationships necessary to influence and shape US policies on genocide.
The program is named in honor of Carl Wilkens, the only American who chose to remain in Rwanda during the 1994 genocide and is credited with saving hundreds of lives. Mr. Wilkens is emblematic of the program's theme: ordinary individuals can make an extraordinary difference when they choose to engage.
Program Details
The Carl Wilkens Fellowship program is designed to fit the schedules of working professionals and community members with standing professional commitments and other organizational affiliations.The fellowship includes the following core components:
. Monthly group skills training, check-in and mentorship calls via conference call or webinars
. Regular participation in Genocide Intervention Network (GI-NET) advocacy campaigns and efforts to build relationships with Congressional offices - including making calls to Congressional offices, developing and circulating community sign-on letters to Congressional offices, holding meetings at Congressional offices in-district or in DC, and working with Congressional offices to co-sponsor legislation.
. Regular opportunities for networking within the anti-genocide and human rights fields at-large, including with alumni of the inaugural class of Carl Wilkens Fellows, and access to GI-NET and partner organization staff, notable academics, and thought leaders.
. Two weekend retreats in Washington, DC - the first in February 2010 and the second in September 2010.
Over the course of one year, the Carl Wilkens Fellowship provides rich training opportunities in the following areas:
. Leadership development and community organizing
. Networking with genocide survivors and faith leaders
. Volunteer recruitment and engagement. Advocacy training
. Messaging and media outreach
. Fundraising
. Strategic planning
In addition, Carl Wilkens Fellows receive
. Funds to use towards organizing events in their communities
. Transportation to and accommodation at Fellowship program retreats
To apply, visit http://www.genocideintervention.net/advocate/wilkens/overview.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
November 1 - Application due date
December 3-7 - Phone interviews occur
December 16th - Notification of acceptance
February 4-6th 2010 - Mandatory Fellows retreat in Washington, DC
Please note that attendance at the first Fellowship Retreat, held February 4-6th, 2010, is mandatory.
The program is named in honor of Carl Wilkens, the only American who chose to remain in Rwanda during the 1994 genocide and is credited with saving hundreds of lives. Mr. Wilkens is emblematic of the program's theme: ordinary individuals can make an extraordinary difference when they choose to engage.
Program Details
The Carl Wilkens Fellowship program is designed to fit the schedules of working professionals and community members with standing professional commitments and other organizational affiliations.The fellowship includes the following core components:
. Monthly group skills training, check-in and mentorship calls via conference call or webinars
. Regular participation in Genocide Intervention Network (GI-NET) advocacy campaigns and efforts to build relationships with Congressional offices - including making calls to Congressional offices, developing and circulating community sign-on letters to Congressional offices, holding meetings at Congressional offices in-district or in DC, and working with Congressional offices to co-sponsor legislation.
. Regular opportunities for networking within the anti-genocide and human rights fields at-large, including with alumni of the inaugural class of Carl Wilkens Fellows, and access to GI-NET and partner organization staff, notable academics, and thought leaders.
. Two weekend retreats in Washington, DC - the first in February 2010 and the second in September 2010.
Over the course of one year, the Carl Wilkens Fellowship provides rich training opportunities in the following areas:
. Leadership development and community organizing
. Networking with genocide survivors and faith leaders
. Volunteer recruitment and engagement. Advocacy training
. Messaging and media outreach
. Fundraising
. Strategic planning
In addition, Carl Wilkens Fellows receive
. Funds to use towards organizing events in their communities
. Transportation to and accommodation at Fellowship program retreats
To apply, visit http://www.genocideintervention.net/advocate/wilkens/overview.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
November 1 - Application due date
December 3-7 - Phone interviews occur
December 16th - Notification of acceptance
February 4-6th 2010 - Mandatory Fellows retreat in Washington, DC
Please note that attendance at the first Fellowship Retreat, held February 4-6th, 2010, is mandatory.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Acumen Fund Fellows Program
Each year, the Acumen Fund Fellows Program provides extraordinary young professionals with a unique opportunity to use their skills to effect real social change with our portfolio organizations in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, India and Pakistan, and to build lasting relationships with other like-minded individuals.
Who Becomes a Fellow?
Acumen Fund Fellows are drawn from a pool of talented, passionate individuals from all geographies, sectors, backgrounds, religions and ages. Ideal Fellows include those who have already decided on a career in venture philanthropy, those who are seeking a career at the highest levels in the corporate world but want to better understand and impact problems of global poverty, and budding social entrepreneurs who want to learn about managing organizations in demanding settings.
http://www.acumenfund.org/get-involved/fellows-program/become-a-fellow.html
Who Becomes a Fellow?
Acumen Fund Fellows are drawn from a pool of talented, passionate individuals from all geographies, sectors, backgrounds, religions and ages. Ideal Fellows include those who have already decided on a career in venture philanthropy, those who are seeking a career at the highest levels in the corporate world but want to better understand and impact problems of global poverty, and budding social entrepreneurs who want to learn about managing organizations in demanding settings.
http://www.acumenfund.org/get-involved/fellows-program/become-a-fellow.html
The 2010 Echoing Green Fellowship
The 2010 Echoing Green Fellowship application is officially open
If you have a bold idea to solve a major problem in the world, please apply.
The application deadline is December 2, 2009 at 5PM EST. Selected fellows receive up to $90,000 in seed funding, leadership development training, and organizational technical assistance. Interested?Can you apply?
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for an Echoing Green Fellowship:
* Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
* Applicants must have sufficient English fluency to participate in interviews and Echoing Green events.
* Organizations must be the original idea of the applicant.
* Organizations must be independent and autonomous. Organizations cannot be considered independent or autonomous if they are started under the direction of an existing organization. The applicant must be the primary decision maker for the organization’s development and management. Generally, organizations with fiscal sponsors are still considered autonomous.
* Organizations must be in a start-up phase. To be considered a start-up, the applicant may have been running the organization full-time for approximately two years and Echoing Green's financial support should qualify it as a major/primary early funder. Applicants who have only worked on their organization on a part-time basis or have yet to start an organization are generally considered eligible.
* Applicants must make a full-time commitment to the organization's development. A full-time commitment is defined as a minimum of 35 hours per week; it is expected that the fellow would resign from their current employment to dedicate themselves full-time to their initiative.
* Partnerships (organizations led by two individuals) may apply. Both partners must make a full-time commitment of no fewer than 35 hours per week to the development of the organization.
* Applicants must commit to lead their organization for at least two years. Students who apply should note that they will not be eligible for their fellowship stipend if their organization is put on hold due to time commitment conflicts with their studies.
* Applicants can be citizens of any nationality and their organizations can be based in any country. However, if the applicant is not a US citizen or permanent resident and does not have legal status to work in the US, no services in connection with their fellowship may be performed in the United States. If you are authorized to work in the US but this status is granted to you through your current employer and you are only authorized to work for that employer, you are not eligible to apply for a US-based proposal.
* Applicants must commit to attending Echoing Green's training conferences, if selected as fellows.
All new fellows attend a conference in July the year they are selected, as well as a November conference that year and for the next three years. Echoing Green covers all expenses related to these events and will announce the dates a few months prior to each conference.
Read about the 2009 Echoing Green Fellows' ideas for social change.
http://www.echoinggreen.org/fellowship/should-i-apply
If you have a bold idea to solve a major problem in the world, please apply.
The application deadline is December 2, 2009 at 5PM EST. Selected fellows receive up to $90,000 in seed funding, leadership development training, and organizational technical assistance. Interested?Can you apply?
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for an Echoing Green Fellowship:
* Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
* Applicants must have sufficient English fluency to participate in interviews and Echoing Green events.
* Organizations must be the original idea of the applicant.
* Organizations must be independent and autonomous. Organizations cannot be considered independent or autonomous if they are started under the direction of an existing organization. The applicant must be the primary decision maker for the organization’s development and management. Generally, organizations with fiscal sponsors are still considered autonomous.
* Organizations must be in a start-up phase. To be considered a start-up, the applicant may have been running the organization full-time for approximately two years and Echoing Green's financial support should qualify it as a major/primary early funder. Applicants who have only worked on their organization on a part-time basis or have yet to start an organization are generally considered eligible.
* Applicants must make a full-time commitment to the organization's development. A full-time commitment is defined as a minimum of 35 hours per week; it is expected that the fellow would resign from their current employment to dedicate themselves full-time to their initiative.
* Partnerships (organizations led by two individuals) may apply. Both partners must make a full-time commitment of no fewer than 35 hours per week to the development of the organization.
* Applicants must commit to lead their organization for at least two years. Students who apply should note that they will not be eligible for their fellowship stipend if their organization is put on hold due to time commitment conflicts with their studies.
* Applicants can be citizens of any nationality and their organizations can be based in any country. However, if the applicant is not a US citizen or permanent resident and does not have legal status to work in the US, no services in connection with their fellowship may be performed in the United States. If you are authorized to work in the US but this status is granted to you through your current employer and you are only authorized to work for that employer, you are not eligible to apply for a US-based proposal.
* Applicants must commit to attending Echoing Green's training conferences, if selected as fellows.
All new fellows attend a conference in July the year they are selected, as well as a November conference that year and for the next three years. Echoing Green covers all expenses related to these events and will announce the dates a few months prior to each conference.
Read about the 2009 Echoing Green Fellows' ideas for social change.
http://www.echoinggreen.org/fellowship/should-i-apply
Friday, October 2, 2009
Postdoctoral Research Associate Position
Postdoctoral Research Associate Position
The Department of Religious Studies and the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Kent (Canterbury, UK) seek to appoint two Research Associates for up to two years for a project on Religious Non-Governmental Organisations and the United Nations (UN). For half of the contracted time, one candidate will carry out fieldwork at the UN in New York and the other at the UN in Geneva. The other half of the time for both RAs will be spent in the UK at the University of Kent, where each research associate will be given office space. The successful candidates will hold a PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline and have demonstrated interview and survey skills. Fluency in English is required; fluency in French would be an advantage, but is not required. The closing date for applications is October 15, 2009. The appointments will begin November 1, 2009.
To see the full announcement: http://jobs.kent.ac.uk/fe/tpl_kent01.asp?s=MbkMjPUrEcTFkHhTcz&jobid=31402,2334656995&key=4427105&c=877615141534&pagestamp=seoeechtgkbreelmav
The Department of Religious Studies and the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Kent (Canterbury, UK) seek to appoint two Research Associates for up to two years for a project on Religious Non-Governmental Organisations and the United Nations (UN). For half of the contracted time, one candidate will carry out fieldwork at the UN in New York and the other at the UN in Geneva. The other half of the time for both RAs will be spent in the UK at the University of Kent, where each research associate will be given office space. The successful candidates will hold a PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline and have demonstrated interview and survey skills. Fluency in English is required; fluency in French would be an advantage, but is not required. The closing date for applications is October 15, 2009. The appointments will begin November 1, 2009.
To see the full announcement: http://jobs.kent.ac.uk/fe/tpl_kent01.asp?s=MbkMjPUrEcTFkHhTcz&jobid=31402,2334656995&key=4427105&c=877615141534&pagestamp=seoeechtgkbreelmav
Doctoral Grant - Graduate School of North American Studies (Berlin)
Graduate School of North American Studies (Berlin) invites applications for 11 Doctoral Grants
The Graduate School of the John F. Kennedy-Institute for North American Studies invites applications for the academic year 2010/2011. Six academic disciplines in the humanities and social sciences collaborate in offering a structured curriculum. The doctoral program is interdisciplinary in its approach and focuses on those social transformations impacting the United States and Canada at the beginning of the 21st century.
Areas of emphasis include domestic and foreign policy, economic development, ethnic identity and relations, as well as recent transformations in media, art, literature, culture, and religion. The language of instruction is English. Applicants interested in pursuing a doctorate with an emphasis in North American Studies must have a completed degree (M.A. or the equivalent) with above average marks in one of the following disciplines: American Cultural Studies, American Literature, History, Political Science, Sociology and Economics.
Grants are awarded for a maximum of three years. Continued funding past the first year is based upon a positive annual evaluation of progress. Scholarships amount to ca. 1.500 € per month. It is also possible to apply for admission to the program independently from applying for a stipend. Guest students are welcome to stay for a period of up to one year. Guest students must be self-supporting.
All application materials (completed application form, statement of purpose of 3 pages, outline of dissertation project of 8-10 pages, curriculum vitae, two recent letters of reference, copies of earned degrees, proof of language skills, and a writing sample) must be received by January 31, 2010 at the following address: Freie Universität Berlin Graduate School of North American Studies Dr. Katja Mertin, Managing Director Lansstrasse 5-9 14195 Berlin, Germany
For further information on application requirements and the graduate program, and for the application form, please see www.gsnas.fu-berlin.de
Please address all inquiries to our Program Assistant: office@gsnas.fu-berlin.de
The Graduate School of the John F. Kennedy-Institute for North American Studies invites applications for the academic year 2010/2011. Six academic disciplines in the humanities and social sciences collaborate in offering a structured curriculum. The doctoral program is interdisciplinary in its approach and focuses on those social transformations impacting the United States and Canada at the beginning of the 21st century.
Areas of emphasis include domestic and foreign policy, economic development, ethnic identity and relations, as well as recent transformations in media, art, literature, culture, and religion. The language of instruction is English. Applicants interested in pursuing a doctorate with an emphasis in North American Studies must have a completed degree (M.A. or the equivalent) with above average marks in one of the following disciplines: American Cultural Studies, American Literature, History, Political Science, Sociology and Economics.
Grants are awarded for a maximum of three years. Continued funding past the first year is based upon a positive annual evaluation of progress. Scholarships amount to ca. 1.500 € per month. It is also possible to apply for admission to the program independently from applying for a stipend. Guest students are welcome to stay for a period of up to one year. Guest students must be self-supporting.
All application materials (completed application form, statement of purpose of 3 pages, outline of dissertation project of 8-10 pages, curriculum vitae, two recent letters of reference, copies of earned degrees, proof of language skills, and a writing sample) must be received by January 31, 2010 at the following address: Freie Universität Berlin Graduate School of North American Studies Dr. Katja Mertin, Managing Director Lansstrasse 5-9 14195 Berlin, Germany
For further information on application requirements and the graduate program, and for the application form, please see www.gsnas.fu-berlin.de
Please address all inquiries to our Program Assistant: office@gsnas.fu-berlin.de
Post-Doctoral Fellowship Committee on Global Thought at Columbia University
Committee on Global Thought at Columbia UniversityPost-Doctoral Fellowship
http://cgt.columbia.edu/about/opportunities/post_doctoral_fellowship1/
Fellowship Search opens on September 15, 2009.
The post-doctoral fellowship of the Committee on Global Thought at Columbia University brings together an innovative group of interdisciplinary researchers from around the world. The Fellowship gives emerging scholars the opportunity to work with distinguished faculty and provides a space for collaborative research and publication. Global Thought encourages interdisciplinary, transnational research under four broad topics: Secularism and Diversity, Global Governance, Poverty and Inequality, and Migration.Past fellows have researched topics including the local socio-economic consequences of global policy, the historical roots of identity, and the evolution of transnational and international political structures. Scholars from any discipline may apply, provided that they successfully indicate how their work will contribute to Global Thought's research themes. Up to four fellowship spots are available for the academic year beginning August 1, 2010.The term of the fellowship is two calendar years, beginning August 1, 2010 and ending July 31, 2012.
To apply please visit: http://cgt.columbia.edu/form/
Requirements
Fellows are expected to: Teach or assist with one undergraduate or graduate course, either of their own design or as specified by the Committee. When teaching, fellows are required to hold weekly office hours. Participate in planning and execution of research workshops and symposia.Present their individual research projects.
Eligibility International applicants are encouraged to apply. If selected, Columbia University will sponsor the appropriate visa. Candidates will be considered only if:They received their first doctorate from a recognized university no earlier than August 1, 2005 (Those who have not completed their degree at the time of application must provide a statement from an adviser citing the expected date of completion.) They do not hold or have not held a tenure or tenure-track position. They can fluently speak, publish, and teach in English. They submit an original research proposal.
BenefitsFellows will receive:An annual salary of $55,000, which includes health insurance and other standard benefits. Access to Columbia University libraries and computer resources. Shared office space. Eligibility for additional funding for special research projects. Eligibility to apply for campus housing. Have your questions about the application process and fellowhip year answered here: http://cgt.columbia.edu/about/news/2009/08/28/post_doc_faqs/
http://cgt.columbia.edu/about/opportunities/post_doctoral_fellowship1/
Fellowship Search opens on September 15, 2009.
The post-doctoral fellowship of the Committee on Global Thought at Columbia University brings together an innovative group of interdisciplinary researchers from around the world. The Fellowship gives emerging scholars the opportunity to work with distinguished faculty and provides a space for collaborative research and publication. Global Thought encourages interdisciplinary, transnational research under four broad topics: Secularism and Diversity, Global Governance, Poverty and Inequality, and Migration.Past fellows have researched topics including the local socio-economic consequences of global policy, the historical roots of identity, and the evolution of transnational and international political structures. Scholars from any discipline may apply, provided that they successfully indicate how their work will contribute to Global Thought's research themes. Up to four fellowship spots are available for the academic year beginning August 1, 2010.The term of the fellowship is two calendar years, beginning August 1, 2010 and ending July 31, 2012.
To apply please visit: http://cgt.columbia.edu/form/
Requirements
Fellows are expected to: Teach or assist with one undergraduate or graduate course, either of their own design or as specified by the Committee. When teaching, fellows are required to hold weekly office hours. Participate in planning and execution of research workshops and symposia.Present their individual research projects.
Eligibility International applicants are encouraged to apply. If selected, Columbia University will sponsor the appropriate visa. Candidates will be considered only if:They received their first doctorate from a recognized university no earlier than August 1, 2005 (Those who have not completed their degree at the time of application must provide a statement from an adviser citing the expected date of completion.) They do not hold or have not held a tenure or tenure-track position. They can fluently speak, publish, and teach in English. They submit an original research proposal.
BenefitsFellows will receive:An annual salary of $55,000, which includes health insurance and other standard benefits. Access to Columbia University libraries and computer resources. Shared office space. Eligibility for additional funding for special research projects. Eligibility to apply for campus housing. Have your questions about the application process and fellowhip year answered here: http://cgt.columbia.edu/about/news/2009/08/28/post_doc_faqs/
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