DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EU & NON-EU APPLICANTS AVAILABLE NOW

The “Globalisation, EU & Multilateralism” - GEM PhD School offers up to  10 Erasmus Mundus 3-year long PhD Scholarship funded by the European  Commission.

3 specific “Jointly Executed Research Projects” are proposed:
  * MORGANITE (Headed by the IEE-ULB – www.iee-ulb.eu): Institution centered research. Focus on regional and global institutionalized multilateral cooperation.
  * CITRINE (Headed by the University of Warwick – www.warwick.ac.uk): Interest centered research. Focus on interactions between European policy mechanisms and global imperatives.
  * AMETRINE (Headed by LUISS – www.luiss.edu) : Norms centered research.Focus on the normative components of European international politics.*

*Calls for applications* available online at www.erasmusmundus-gem.eu.

Civitella Ranieri Foundation 2012 Internships

Deadline: 31 December 2011
Open to: All interested with some experience in the arts
Remuneration: Stipend for incidental expenses of $150 per week, roundtrip airfare/transportation (from place of residence to Civitella), lodging and meals for the period of internship.

Interns at Civitella are invited for a period of minimum six weeks from May through November. Arrival and departure dates should coincide as much as possible with the arrivals and departures of the Fellows. Priority is given to candidates with longer periods of availability to avoid too much turnover while in session. Ideally, they seek two to three interns to cover the entire season as outlined below.
2012 dates are as follows:
May 2 – June 8
June 12 – July 25
August 7 – September 14
September 19 – November 6
Role and Responsibilities:

• preparing rooms and equipment for Fellows’ arrival
• picking up and dropping off Fellows and Guests at train stations, bus stations and airports
• giving orientation information
• assisting Fellows (visual artists, writers and composers) in their work
• running errands
• greeting guests and giving tours of the Castle to visitors
• general office work and assistance
• preparing for events, including technical assistance and cleaning up
• communicating with the kitchen for meal planning
• helping to clear tables and set up for receptions
• re-shelving and cataloguing books, videos and DVDs in the Library
• cataloguing and organizing the art collection for the Civitella Gallery
• planning, researching and presenting historical and cultural information for field trips
• general assistance to the Executive Director, Fellows’ Coordinator, and Office Manager

Eligibility

The interns must have these skills and fulfill the following requirements:

• working knowledge of English and Italian is necessary
• interns must posses a valid driver’s license and international driver’s license
• interns must be able to drive a large standard stick shift vehicle
• advanced computer skills are needed
• some experience in the arts, in study or work abroad is preferred
• the interns have to be self-motivated, independent, work well in a group/team environment, have the flexibility to deal with the unpredictable set of tasks which vary from day to day, and are able to deal with an intensely motivated community in an idyllic but somewhat isolated place of work
• the ideal intern should maintain a positive, willing and helpful attitude among co-workers and Fellows, and should be open and diplomatic in his/her interactions with people from diverse backgrounds and ages

Remuneration

The Foundation offers selected candidates roundtrip airfare/transportation (from place of residence to Civitella), lodging and meals for the period of internship, and a stipend for incidental expenses of $150 per week. Means of payment is coordinated through the New York office.

Application

You can apply by sending a complete CV including the names of two references, their relationship to you and their telephone numbers. Also you must send a cover letter explaining why the internship would be meaningful work experience for you. How might you best contribute to the Civitella community? What past experiences have helped prepare you for working at Civitella? Do you meet all the above requirements?
All applications are due by December 31, 2011 and should be e-mailed to the Fellows’ Coordinator at diego@civitella.org.
The applications will be reviewed in January and telephone/Skype™ interviews will be held in early February. A committee will choose the finalists by the end of February, and notification will be sent to all candidates in early March.
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OPPORTUNITY FOR TEACHERS TO SPEND A YEAR IN THE U.K. AS ASSISTANT TEACHERS DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2012-2013

Applications are invited from teachers or university students training to be teachers who are nearing the end of their course to spend one year only on a Training and Work Experience Scheme as Assistant Teachers in a British Independent School.

Aims : To provide teachers with the opportunity to gain experience of the British educational system, to understand something of the British way of life and to gain a greater command of English.
Recruitment: Teachers of the following subjects are most easily placed:
Mathematics, Sciences, Information Technology, Design and Technology, Art, Music, Physical Education and Sport, Junior Classes. There are occasionally vacancies for teachers of French, German, Spanish, History, Geography, and English as a Second or Foreign Language.
Most vacancies are for secondary teachers (pupils aged 11-18) but some vacancies do exist also for teaching younger pupils (aged 7-13) and occasionally for kindergarten).

Essential Qualities
- having a good knowledge of English: ability to communicate easily but total fluency is not essential provided there is a willingness to learn quickly
- competent in subject area(s)
- willing to gain experience and assist with duties in a residential situation
- friendly and outgoing attitude
- adaptable and able to integrate easily and work in a team
- confident and independent
- hardworking, flexible and highly motivated
- ready to supervise sports and contribute to extra-curricular activities (expertise in a sport, music, drama or another activity would be welcome)
- having a commitment to share the experience with others on returning home.

Accommodation : This is provided by the host school, usually in boarding houses where the teacher will act as a resident tutor for boarding children.
Food: Will normally be provided during term-time and usually involves eating with other resident tutors and school boarders.

Dependants : The allowance and accommodation are not sufficient for dependants. Applicants must be prepared to go alone, although short visits from dependants, partners or spouses during the holidays may be possible after negotiation with the school.

Remuneration : Teachers will not receive a full teacher’s salary but will be paid not less than the minimum wage, currently £182.40 per week, throughout the year. Teachers will have to pay a small contribution to National Insurance, for access to free treatment under the National Health Service for all medical needs except dental treatment, which is not covered.

Travel Expenses : selected candidates cover their own travel expenses to and from the UK.
Fees: Teachers whose applications are successful and who take up places in British schools will be asked to contribute £980 to cover a part of the costs incurred directly for their benefit. This amounts only to about £19 per week. We do not require the total sum in advance but accept the payment in two parts, the first £490 being due by 1 December 2012 and another £490 by 1 March 2013. Money does not have to be transferred to the UK in advance, as teachers can wait until they have been paid by their schools.

This salary should leave you with enough money for personal use after the costs of accommodation and food have been met. This should be sufficient to join friends when they go out to go to the theatre or a football match, to buy clothes in the sales and to travel to interesting places in the country. Our aim is for you to be able to make the best use of your time in Britain, although you may find many items expensive.

Applications should include a full curriculum vitae (including postal address and e-mail address), a covering letter indicating the reasons for applying and any special interests, talents or hobbies, a photocopy of your degree certificate and a passport-sized photograph. Applicants should also include letters of recommendation from two referees translated into English.
Interviews will be arranged by the coordinator in each country. These will probably take place during January or February 2012. Applicants will normally be informed if they have been successful during the period March to May.

Orientation Course : Successful candidates will be invited to attend an orientation course at Fitzwilliam College in Cambridge from 31 August - 3 September 2012 for all teachers and scholars from Central and Eastern Europe. They should travel to the UK on 31 August, unless they are required to join their schools before then in the event of an earlier start to the school year.
Deadline for submitting complete applications: December 9, 2011
Applications should be made to:
HMC TEACHERS' SCHEME NOS – OSF
Baštová 5
811 03 Bratislava
More information: Katarína Križková, katrin@osf.sk

More information: http://www.mladez.sk/c/3866-rocne-staze-ucitelov-vo-velkej-britanii.html

CEU Degree Programs and Scholarships 2012-2013

The world-known Central European University invites applications for its 2012-2013 degree programs. Located in one of Europe's most elegant capital cities, Budapest, accredited in both the USA and Europe, CEU offers a uniquely international atmosphere of academic excellence, critical reflection, and social engagement. CEU students come from over 100 countries of five continents, our faculty - from 30 countries. There is no predominant national majority. This uniquely international atmosphere is one of the most appealing aspects of our student life. Any CEU graduate has an international network of personal and professional contacts enhancing their lives and careers.

CEU and all its degree programs are registered and accredited in the US. The University and an increasing number of its programs are also accredited in Hungary. In addition, several CEU degrees are awarded jointly with other leading European universities. Thus, CEU education is globally recognized and highly valued opening unique career prospects for its graduates all over the world.

CEU welcomes applications from excellent candidates all over the world. The university’s admissions policy and criteria are set by its Senate in accordance with international practice. Candidates may simultaneously apply to two departments and to any number of degree programs within those selected departments. In order to continue attracting outstanding students regardless of their financial situation CEU offers an extensive range of financial aid packages. CEU follows non-discrimination policy in its admission process and in awarding financial aid.

Both Master’s and Doctoral students are eligible for financial aid. Most doctoral students are awarded with fee waivers and three-year stipends of 8,500 Euro/year. 15% of our Master’s students pay no fees and receive stipends of 5800 Euro/year; 51% pay no fees and receive stipends of 3,800 Euro/year; and 11% are granted fee waivers. Also, 20% of students receive external scholarships, from such sources as the Erasmus Mundus program, as well as alumni, private, corporate, and governmental donations.

In addition, CEU is committed to rewarding academic excellence through our research grants and achievement awards.

CEU rewards financial aid primarily on the basis of academic merit. Decisions on financial aid may also take into account priorities connected to the university mission as well as documented financial need.

Key admission dates

• January 25, 2012, 24:00 Pacific Standard Time (PST): application deadline for degree programs (exceptions are listed below.)
• February 11, 2012: CEU-administered institutional TOEFL test and department-specific examinations.
• After March 20, 2012: The admissions decisions are made available to candidates via the online application system. 

 Exceptions:

• January 4, 2012, 24:00 Pacific Standard Time (PST):

Application deadline for eligible applicants to MESPOM and Mundus MAPP applying for “Category A” or “Category B” scholarships. Applications must be submitted complete with proof of English proficiency. 

• May 4, 2012, 24:00 Pacific Standard Time (PST):

1. Application deadline for applicants to MESPOM  and Mundus MAPP  not applying for financial aid. Applications must be submitted complete with proof of English proficiency.
2. Application deadline for applicants to the one-year MA program in Public Policy not applying for financial aid. Applications must be submitted complete with proof of English proficiency.

NOTE: Different deadlines and procedures are applicable for the CEU Business School programs. For more information, visit: CEU Business School 

Admissions Process

The admissions process for Academic Year 2012/2013 is organized as follows:

January 25, 2012: Applications are submitted to degree programs.

Step 1: Pre-selection

Applications are evaluated on the basis of the applicant’s academic performance, work experience, recommendations, and expectations of the program and future plans.

Individual interviews may take place, face-to-face or by telephone, throughout the selection process.

After February 3, 2012: Pre-selection decisions are made available via the online application system. Successful applicants having applied to take any CEU-administered admissions examinations are notified of the testing arrangements by email.

Step 2: Testing

February 11, 2012: The CEU-administered TOEFL examination takes place.

February 11, 2012: Department-specific testing takes place:

• Economics: Mathematics Test
• Legal Studies: Legal Reasoning Test and Legal Essay
• Mathematics: Mathematics examination
• Medieval Studies: Supplementary examination
• Political Science: Test of Writing Ability

Applicants who pass the pre-selection and who wish/are required to sit any CEU-administered admissions tests will be notified of the practical arrangements by the local CEU coordinators organizing the tests.

February 29, 2012: Standard English and other applicable test score reports must be received by the Admissions Office.

 Step 3: Final evaluation

Applicants are evaluated by a departmental selection committee on the basis of past academic achievement, recommendations, English language competency, intellectual merit and general compatibility with the goals of the department.

After March 20, 2012: The final admissions decisions are made available to candidates via the online application system.

CEU does not provide information about candidates’ admission progress before the deadlines given here. Candidates’ information (including test results) is confidential and only available to the candidate concerned.

Below is the list of the documents you need to prepare or arrange for submission:

1. Completed online CEU Application Form
2. Letters of recommendation
3. Academic records
4. A full curriculum vitae or resume, including a list of publications, if any
5. Department- and program-specific requirements (statement of purpose, research proposal, additional test scores, etc.)
6. Proof of English proficiency

Read all information and download forms here: http://www.ceu.hu/admissions/2012-2013

For all your enquiries about the admissions process, contact the following offices at CEU:

Admissions Office

Central European University
Nador u. 15, 4th floor
1051 Budapest, Hungary
Phone: (+36-1) 327 3272
Fax: (+36-1) 327 3211
Email: admissions [at] ceu [dot] hu

ESMT Central and Eastern Europe Scholarship

Berlin, Germany 

Scholarship / Financial aid: one scholarship available of up to € 28,750
Date: 2012-2014
Deadline: April 1, 2012
Open to: outstanding male or female candidate applying from a Central or Eastern Europe country

 Announcement follows

ESMT Central and Eastern Europe Scholarship

ESMT awards one prestigious scholarship to an outstanding male or female candidate applying from a Central or Eastern Europe country.

Number of scholarships available: one for Executive MBA

Value: up to € 28,750

Eligibility:
*Candidates with permanent residence in a Central or Eastern European country: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Albania, Romania, Bulgaria
*Candidates are expected to prove their strong intention to promote business development and pursue professional options in Central and Eastern Europe within a reasonable timeframe after completion of the program.

Requirements:
Candidates are required to submit a scholarship essay along with their complete application to the ESMT Executive MBA program. Candidates will be expected to actively promote the school in the respective regions throughout and after their studies, e.g., by participating in the ESMT mentoring program.

Scholarships

ESMT European School of Management and Technology is offering a number of merit-based scholarships for applicants to the Executive MBA program beginning October 2012.

Scholarships will be allocated on the basis of intellectual excellence, evidence of personal and professional achievement and evidence of strong leadership potential as well as superior interpersonal skills.

The scholarships are restricted to self-funded candidates and will be accounted for against the applicant’s program fees.

Applicants must meet ESMT’s general admission requirements.

Application process & deadlines

The application process for ESMT's MBA Program works solely online. The final decision on the enrollment to the program will be based on the evaluation of the completed online application and your performance in an interview with one of our representatives. Your application will be reviewed by the ESMT Admissions and Scholarship Committee.

The online application

The online application is the first stage of the application process and consists of six steps:
Step 1: Personal details
Step 2: Test scores
Step 3: Educational record
Step 4: Professional record
Step 5: Essay questions
Step 6: Two recommendations

To complete your application, please also hand in official transcripts/certified copies of university grades and test scores.

Deadlines

ESMT operates a staged application process. Early application is highly encouraged as enrollment is limited.

Deadlines for complete applications are as follows:

Round 1: April 1, 2012
Round 2: July 1, 2012
Round 3: September 1, 2012

Apply Today- CAST Selection

The European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) is launching a selection procedure to set up a database of successful candidates from which to recruit contract staff in the field of translation.

The database of successful candidates will be made available to the various translation departments in the European Institutions. The positions will be based in Brussels and Luxembourg depending on the needs of the services.

Am I eligible?

You must be:

• a citizen of an EU country;
• educated to degree level.

You must have:

• a perfect command of one of the official languages of the European Union;
• a thorough knowledge of English, French or German, must be different from language 1 above;
• a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union, different from languages 1 and 2 above.

Applications open: 25 October 2011
Applications close: midday (Brussels time – CET) on 29 November 2011
Application process: You can apply for this selection procedure online, through this website.

More information: http://europa.eu/epso/apply/today/contract_en.htm

Internship - Eurodesk Brussels Link - Brussels, Belgium

Eurodesk is the main source of information on European policies and opportunities for young people and has a network of national coordinators connected to over 1.000 local information providers and partners in 33 European countries. Eurodesk Brussels Link (EBL) coordinates the activities of national partners, who operate as a permanent support structure for the EU’s Youth in Action programme. The network also updates and manages content on the European Youth Portal.
The EBL is recruiting an intern for a period of 6 months, starting as soon as possible.

Tasks

• Researching and updating European information;
• Identifying and writing news items for the Eurodesk Network and the European Youth Portal;
• Answering enquiries;
• Supporting with the creation/revision of training and communication material;
• Supporting in network activities and European level meetings;
• Providing basic technical assistance when needed;
• Other duties as directed by the Director of the EBL office.

Profile of Applicants

• An academic background is requested, previous experience of working in NGO’s or volunteering activities would be an asset,
• Knowledge and interest in youth policy and youth related issues,
• Available for six months, full-time, starting as soon as possible.

Skills and Competencies Required

• Drafting and editing skills;
• Able to research, analyse and summarise information;
• Able to work in an international environment;
• Very good written and oral skills in English;
• Excellent knowledge of new information and communication technologies, basic knowledge of HTML;
• Experience with content management systems and good knowledge photo/graphic design software would be an advantage.

Conditions:

The dates for the internship are 15th November 2011 to 11th May 2012.
Work during the internship is on a full time basis in line with the regular working hours of the EBL (38h/week).
The intern will be based in Brussels, with an internship according to the Belgian Convention d’immersion professionelle contract. A monthly contribution of 700 EUR towards living expenses will be provided.

Applications:

Interviews will take place between from 4th to 9th November 2011 in Brussels. Please note that only candidates, short-listed for interviews will be contacted. Applications should be made to the Eurodesk Brussels Link. Please send your CV and a short and concise application letter in English to: internship@eurodesk.eu by 1st November 2011 (midnight Brussels time).

More information: www.eurobrussels.com

English Language Assistants: a life-changing year abroad

Recruitment for 2012-2013 is open.

The deadline is 1 December 2011 (28 February 2012 for China only).  

Before applying candidates are required to register online. The link to the online registration system is below. To help you we ask that you follow our five step plan.

Step 1 – Confirm you are eligible to apply

Find out if you are eligible? to apply and read our Application FAQs

Please be aware that if you have an existing medical condition that requires special medication or treatment, you should ask your doctor’s advice before applying. It is not possible to guarantee a placement in an area close to a particular medical facility or at a school able to offer specific support.

Step 2 – Choose a country

During registration you will be asked about your preferences regarding aspects of an assistantship abroad, such as your chosen destination country. You therefore need to research your options before you register. Read ‘Where can I go  and have a look at case studies from former assistants.

Please note that you can make only one application per year. Duplicate applications for different countries are not accepted. You should apply for one country only and specify second and third choice countries on the same form.

The terms and conditions for each country vary. Please visit the individual country pages for further details.

Step 3 – Register online

During registration you will be asked to provide details of your current situation, your contact details as well as your preferences regarding aspects of an assistantship abroad.

Take particular care when entering your personal e-mail address: a typing error at this point would prevent you from progressing to the next step of the application process and it is not possible to register online a second time.

Register online via the ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM

Step 4 – Complete the paper application

Once you have registered online you will receive an email informing you of the next steps in the application process. The email will include a checklist  reminding you of the supporting documents you have to include in your application. Please also read our Assessment criteria  for guidance on what we are looking for in your application.

Step 5 – Submit the paper application

Your circumstances will determine where you submit your paper application to. Please read the following carefully. If you are unsure where you should submit your application to please contact us.

For undergraduates studying a modern foreign language as a main or subsidiary subject

Submit your completed application, together with the (blank) reference form, to the tutor or Year Abroad co-ordinator who is handling all assistantship applications from your language department.

Please note, the procedure in this respect varies among universities and you should find out how things are done in your own university.

For undergraduates NOT studying a modern foreign language and all graduates

Submit your application form, and all other required documents, to the appropriate British Council office in London, Edinburgh or Belfast according to the location of your permanent address. 

Candidates for China

You are required by the Chinese authorities to submit various additional documents with your application form. Please check the list on our webpage for China.

Incomplete applications

Please note: applications with missing information or required documents will be rejected from the programme. No exceptions will be made unless an explanation for the omission is provided in a covering letter accompanying the application form. 

More information: http://www.britishcouncil.org/languageassistants-ela-how-do-i-apply.htm

Learning Arabic Language and Culture in Morocco

An Arabic Language and Culture session is a special activity that the Forum Communication des Cultures (FCC) organizes this year. The sessions will be held in Youssoufia/Rabat, Morocco.

The objectives of this activity are:

- Giving to people the opportunity to get basic knowledge about Arabic language and culture. That knowledge could be useful for him in their studies or in their daily life or in their travels in countries speaking this language.

- Giving the opportunity to people to get in touch with the Moroccan culture and its way of life, and in consequences achieve a fruitful cultural exchange.

- Giving the opportunity to people has some basic knowledge about this language to brush up it and be adapted to different ways to use it.

- Trying to connect Volunteers with friends from abroad so as to correspond between them in English or Arabic as a tool to promote their international understaning and knowledge and establish new friendship.

The courses are given by teachers’ members of FCC, who've got special training for this mission. Those teachers are flexible in managing those courses and are ready to cooperate with the participants so as to fulfil their expectations.

13 hours of learning courses per week are envisaged (Monday to Friday, morning from 9.30 to 12.00). The curriculum includes Arabic Culture, Calligraphy, Arabic language courses, Pronounciation.

At their arrival the participants will be given the FCC Arabic Language Guide.

The intercultural exchange sessions that will be organised during the Arabic program is an occasion offered by FCC to all the participants so as to present, exchange and discuss together the knowledge they got from the families.

Accommodation

The participants lodge and eat in families during the whole period. Staying with a family is a tool for FCC to give the occasion to the participants to use the Arabic language and also to discover the Moroccan way of life. All the participants are asked to respect the families’ environment and don’t behave against the local tradition; they are also asked to be sociable and are open mind so as to built good and fruitful communication with their members.

Dates

Five periods are available, and the participant who would like to attend the following period will be welcomed. 

1st Period: 05/01/2012-05/02/2012
2nd Period: 05/02/2012-05/03/2012
3rd Period: 05/03/2012-05/04/2012
4th Period: 05/04/2012-05/05/2012
5th Period: 05/05/2012-05/06/2012

Fees
Registration Fees 20 EUR
Extra fees: 100 EUR/month

Registration 

A candidate should send a motivation letter and the registration form (can de found here) to forcc.net@gmail.com

Participant has to show a strong motivation and discipline in learning a different culture and language.

Deadline for application for the 1st session: 20/11/2011.

For more information or details, please contact: forcc.net@gmail.com

More about the organization:  http://fccm.weebly.com/

Medien-Mittler: 2012 ist auch Belarus dabei

Drei Monate lang in Berlin ein neues Bild von Deutschland, von Kollegen aus den Nachbarländern und der gemeinsamen Zukunft zu vermitteln - das ist seit neun Jahren das Ziel von „Medien - Mittler zwischen den Völkern“. 2003 mit zehn jungen Journalistinnen und Journalisten aus Polen gestartet, kamen in diesem Jahr 15 Vertreter aller Medien aus Armenien, Bulgarien, Estland, Georgien, Lettland, Moldau, Polen, Rumänien, der Slowakei, Tschechien, Ungarn und der Ukraine in die deutsche Hauptstadt.

Nun beginnt die Bewerbung für den zehnten Jahrgang. Bis zum 1. November können sich junge Journalisten aus den bisherigen Teilnehmerländern sowie erstmals aus Belarus bewerben. Für die ausgewählten Medien-Mittler beginnt das Programm dann im März 2012 mit Vorträgen, Begegnungen und Workshops. Im April und Mai folgen Hospitationen in Berliner Redaktionen, bevor das Programm Ende Mai mit einer großen Feier zum zehnjährigen Bestehen seinen Abschluss finden soll.

 Damit der Austausch keine Einbahnstraße bleibt, gibt es auch Stipendien in die Gegenrichtung. In diesem Jahr waren junge Journalisten aus Deutschland und Österreich in Budapest, Kiew, Stettin und Tiflis, wo sie drei Monate vor Ort in Redaktionen arbeiteten. Für das kommende Jahr werden erneut fünf Stipendien in die neuen bisherigen Teilnehmerländer sowie erstmals für Armenien und Moldau an junge Journalisten mit entsprechenden Kenntnissen der Landessprache vergeben. Das Stipendium liegt sowohl in Berlin wie in MOE bei 1.100 Euro monatlich.

Unter dem Menüpunkt "Bewerbung" stehen Details und die Formulare zum downloaden bereit. Und wer zum besseren Kennenlernen des Programms oder zur Vorbereitung auf die Bewerbung wissen möchte, was die ehemaligen Stipendiaten persönlich als prägende Eindrücke empfanden, der findet Schlaglichter des Programms im Blog. 

More information: http://www.medien-mittler.de/

GLITEMA with Erasmus Mundi: Master Course in Palermo Bremen and Porto!

Deadline: 31.12.2011 Open to: Eastern European EU-Countries (500€ monthly Scholarship)+ Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Bosnien-Herzegowina (1000€ monthly Scholarship).

Der GLITEMA (German Literature in the European Middle Ages) EMMC ist ein integrierter Master-Studiengang, der von einem Konsortium von drei Vollpartner-Universitäten (Porto, PT [Koordination] und Partner-Hochschulen (Amsterdam, FU Berlin, Kairo, Greifswald, Olomonc, Lubljana, Moskau [Lomonosov], North Carolina, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago de Compostela, Wien, Zürich) durchgeführt wird.
Der GLITEMA-Studiengang geht von der Grundannahme aus, dass die mittelalterliche Kultur im breiteren europäischen Rahmen analysiert werden muss: Zu diesem Zweck wird der prä-nationale Charakter der Mediävistik hervorgehoben und die Altgermanistik in ihrem europäischen Kontext analysiert. Hierzu werden die Möglichkeiten der trans-nationalen Studenten- und Dozentenmobilität innerhalb der EU wahrgenommen, die den gesamteuropäischen Zugang unterstützen: Daher besuchen alle GLITEMA-Studierenden Veranstaltungen an den Universitäten Bremen, Palermo und Porto.
Da der Studiengang vor allem auf Deutsch durchgeführt wird, sind gute Kenntnisse der Sprache unerlässlich (Niveaustufe C1 in Bremen und B2 in Palermo und Porto). In Palermo und Porto wird Unterricht in dieser Sprache angeboten, wobei von den Student(inn)en auch erwartet wird, dass sie in Intensivsprachkursen Kompetenz in Italienisch und/oder Portugiesisch erwerben.
Für das Programm werden höchstens 30 Studenten ausgewählt. Nur Studenten, die eine gute Abschlussnote im ersten Studienabschnitt erlangt haben, werden bei der Auswahl berücksichtigt.

More information: http://glitema.up.pt/index.php?c=ctl_paginas&m=view&id_pagina=home&lang=de

The Chevening Scholarships in Different Fields, UK

Deadline: not defined
Open to:  People who value networking and who can demonstrate the value of networks to their studies, and to bringing about change on a global level, with good English skills
Scholarship: The programme is mainly funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, with some contributions from Higher Education Institutions and other partners in the UK.

Description

Chevening Scholarships are for talented people who have been identified as potential future leaders across a wide range of fields including politics, business, the media, civil society, religion and academia. Most scholars undertake a one year master’s degree. In the current academic year there are over 500 Chevening scholars at universities across the UK. The programme is managed in UK and overseas by the British Council through a Service Level Agreement. They also fund scholarships for overseas students and projects to support our key objectives and key interests for the UK, including counter-terrorism, climate change and counter-narcotics work.
n addition to the prestigious nature of the scholarship itself, and the opportunity to study at a top quality UK university, Chevening also offers its scholars and fellows the opportunity for unparalleled networking. Chevening scholars and fellows can expect to meet with senior policy officials from the FCO and its network, but at the same time, are able to draw on the experience of more than 30,000 alumni across the world.

Eligibility

• Chevening Scholarships are for high calibre graduates with the personal, intellectual and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership.

Applicants should be:

• Motivated to make a career that will take them to positions of leadership in their own country within ten years of their scholarship.
• Able to use their studies and experience in the UK to benefit themselves, their countries and the UK.
• Natural influencers and talented communicators, with energy and ambition.
• People who value networking and who can demonstrate the value of networks to their studies, and to bringing about change on a global level.
• Intelligent, with demonstrable academic potential.
• Strong characters with integrity, drive, and the ability to self manage and work independently
• Applicants must have good English language skills with and should check what IELTS score or equivalent is required for admission to postgraduate courses.
• Meet the academic requirements for their courses of study.
• Applicants cannot be a UK or EU national, An employee of the FCO (including British Embassies and High Commissions), the British Council, a co-sponsor or sponsoring UK university, or their relatives, or former employee who left such employment within the past two years.
• Applicants cannot be People who have already received financial benefit from an HMG-funded award.

Scholarship

The programme is mainly funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, with some contributions from Higher Education Institutions and other partners in the UK. Their Embassies and High Commissions also have partnership agreements with a wide range of overseas sponsors including governmental and private sector bodies. Most scholars undertake a one year master’s degree.

Application

Before applying:Please check your local British Embassy or High Commission website, and your local British Council website, for details about how the scheme will operate in your country, including information about timings and whether criteria about areas of interest have been applied.British Council staff locally will sift applications. Those getting through this stage will be invited to attend an interview that will be chaired by a member of the Embassy staff.If you are lucky enough to be selected as Chevening scholar that will be confirmed in writing shortly afterwards and the British Council will help prepare you.
Application form .
The Official Website

U-Active Forum: Networking for Developing Youth Projects

We are pleased to invite you to the first Forum of International Youth Projects, titled “U-Active: Networking for developing youth projects”. The Forum will take place on the 24-26 November, 2011 in Grodno, Belarus. The Forum intends to bring together interesting, initiative and active students all over Europe and let them exchange their ideas by providing informative sessions and learning opportunities with outstanding speakers who have a huge international project experience and a will to help us with idea and project generation.
 

This is supposed to be the Forum where there will be a chance to establish contacts with young people, share experience, find partners for interesting project ideas and probably for future social and business projects. U-active Forum idea has been developed by a group of students studying in Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and acting in Youth-In-Club, nonformal group of students interested in developing and participating in international projects. “U-active” has a triple meaning: “you active”, “active youth” and “active University”. We are proud to welcome our delegates from all over Europe, especially those coming from our partner universities.

Important Dates
3th November, 2011 - Registration deadline
7th November, 2011 - Participant notification
24th - 26th November, 2011 - Forum days
 

Registration
Each participant has to register for the U-Active Forum. The deadline for registration is 3th November, 2011. Please fill in the Registration Form on-line carefully to provide us the relevant information (especially those who need visa to Belarus) and send us your short CV. There is a recruitment process for all applicants. All participants will be notified by e-mail until 7th November, 2011. The information about participants will be also published on the web-page.
 

Registration Fee
There is also a registration fee for participants of the U-Active Forum.
Participants have to make a payment of:
- 20 EUR: all participants
- 70 000 BYR: Belarusian participants
 

Donations from participants should be made on their arrival at the registration point. Donations in Euro are accepted equivalent to Belarusian rubles on the day of arrival.
 

The registration fee includes:

• participation in the Forum;
• access to all the program sessions;
• coffee breaks during sessions;
• conference materials;
• breakfasts, lunches and dinners throughout the Forum;
• accommodation in the student's dormitories during the Forum;
• cultural program.

Who can participate?
U-Active Forum intends to bring together interesting, initiative and active young people all over Europe and especially from partner universities. The Forum encourages the participation of both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

You can participate in the Forum if you:
- have high motivation and active life style;
- are a leader of a youth or student organization;
- have some experience of youth projects realization;
- would like to realize joint international projects;
- would like to exchange your experience with Belarusian students;
- have good knowledge of English (communicative level).
 

Main requirements:
- To fill in the registration form (on-line);
- Provide a short CV (1 page).

You can read more and apply here.

Contact Information:
tel.: +375 152 731 954, fax: +375 152 731 910
e-mail: u.active.forum@tut.by

CIFE - Studentische Hilfskraft (Teilzeit) gesucht - Berlin - Vergütet

Studentische Hilfskraft (Teilzeit 12 Std. / Woche) gesucht

Das Berliner Büro des Centre international de formation européenne (CIFE, www.cife.eu) sucht ab 1. Dezember 2011 eine(n) studentische(n) Mitarbeiter(in) zur Unterstützung bei der Organisation und Durchführung des internationalen Masterstudiengangs "Master in Advanced European and International Studies" (www.iehei.org/dheei/index.htm).

Aufgaben:
*    Vorbereitung und organisatorische Unterstützung bei der Durchführung von Seminaren zu internationalen und europapolitischen Themen
*    Unterstützung bei der Programmgestaltung
*    Betreuung der Studierenden und Begleitung von Programmveranstaltungen

Voraussetzungen:
*    Mindestens fortgeschrittenes Bachelor Studium/abgeschlossenes Grundstudium
*    Mindestens gute Englisch- und Französischkenntnisse, weitere Sprachkenntnisse sind willkommen, interkulturelle Kompetenzen
*    Beherrschung der gängigen Bürokommunikation
*    Organisationstalent, Teamfähigkeit und kommunikative Kompetenz
*    Spaß an der Arbeit mit internationalen Studierenden

Wir bieten
*    Einen multikulturellen Arbeitsplatz mit der Möglichkeit zur eigenverantwortlichen Mitarbeit im Team
*    Einblicke in die internationale Bildungsarbeit
*    Eine monatliche Vergütung in Höhe von 410 Euro

Die Stelle umfasst ca. 12 Std./Woche und ist befristet bis Mitte Juli 2012.

Kontakt: Rückfragen und Bewerbungen bis einschließlich 31. Oktober 2011 mit Anschreiben und tabellarischem Lebenslauf bei Susann Heinecke ( susann.heinecke@cife.eu) (bitte ausschließlich per E-mail).

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Aline Palige
Project Manager

CIFE Berlin
Bundesallee 23
D-10717 Berlin
Tel: + 49 (0) 30 860084010
Fax: + 49 (0) 30 860084020
www.cife.eu
www.eu-online-academy.org

The intern, the art magazine, and Italy's secret 'exploitation'

The magazine owner reacted angrily when challenged over the lack of pay or job prospects.

An unseemly spat between one of Italy's most prestigious publications and a young job seeker has thrown a light on Italy's dirtiest secret: its Dickensian system of unpaid internships where many young people are worked mercilessly – then given the boot before they are able to assume employment rights.

When the young, highly qualified woman, Caterina, had the temerity to ask why she should do a stage or work experience placement, rather than be paid by the leading contemporary art magazine Flash Art, she provoked a colourful stream of invective from the owner Giancarlo Politi.

The email exchange found its way on to internet sites and blogs, causing outrage and highlighting the forlorn plight of hundreds of thousands of young Italian job seekers, who perform one internship after another without ever being employed. Caterina, asked Mr Politi why "my parents should have to fund me because I'm working for you". He replied that a good job "was a luxury", and that she should look to the state for benefits.

When she mentioned her linguistic abilities, Mr Politi, replied, bizarrely, "that whores can speak four languages..." and suggested that she look instead for a job at McDonald's.

Mr Politi declined to respond to The Independent's questions. But in a rejoinder posted on the internet he said that his combatant had been "particularly aggressive and underhand", although he regretted his comments regarding prostitutes' linguistic skills. He added that the chances of an intern at Flash Art, which he called a "splendid reality; a university of art" being hired after a placement were "almost certain".

But it seems that even people hired by the magazine cannot count on being paid. The Independent spoke to one person who was recruited this summer by Flash Art magazine without pay on a two-month trial basis. After a successful trial he continued working but was told there was no money to pay him a month later.

"Of course it's immoral," he said. "If they haven't got the money to pay the staff they need, then they shouldn't be in operation. But it's hardly the only company doing this sort of thing."

The Flash Art controversy followed the magazine's recent call for new interns for eight to 10-month periods – even though using someone as an intern for more than six months is illegal in Italy.

Stefano Fassina, the centre-left Democratic Party's employment spokesman, said: "This kind of exploitation is ubiquitous." His party is calling for interns to be paid a minimum of €400 a month in addition to expenses. 

Article from: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/the-intern-the-art-magazine-and-italys-secret-exploitation-2372445.html

Scholarship Competition for the European Master of Fine Art Photography 2012

The IED Madrid School of Design is holding a scholarship competition for the European Master of Fine Art Photography. The competition is already open for participation and the deadline is November 24, 2011.

At this point in time, the European Master of Fine Art Photography is the most ambitious proposal for training in artistic photography, and aspires to be a meeting point for artists and professionals to enrich this field in Spain. The academic program, offered in Spanish and English, focuses on the creation of an artistic project and relies on international artists and theorists among its faculty, such as Martin Parr, Elger Esser, Alejandro Castellote and Joan Fontcuberta.

AWARDS:

* One first prize for the amount of 9,000 €.

* Two second prizes for the amount of 4,500 € each.

Don’t wait until the last minute! Prepare all the necessary documentation as soon as possible to avoid any last minute inconveniences!

Based on your location, internet provider and stability of your broad band frequency, you may encounter a series of conditions that have impeded people’s last-minute participation in previous competitions.

Deadline: November 24, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. (Madrid time).

START DATE: April 10, 2012

Please read more here.

Contacts:

Elena Velasco

e.velasco@madrid.ied.es

www.iedmadrid.com

Praktikum bei der START-Stiftung in Frankfurt -Vergütet

Die Gemeinnützige Hertie-Stiftung ist eine der größten deutschen Privatstiftungen. Sie setzt sich unter anderem für eine bessere Integration von Zuwanderern in die deutsche Gesellschaft ein. 2002 hat die Gemeinnützige Hertie-Stiftung daher das START-Schülerstipendienprogramm in Hessen ins Leben gerufen. Motivierte und engagierte Schülerinnen und Schüler der Klassen 8 bis 10 erhalten auf ihrem Weg zum Abitur eine finanzielle und ideelle Förderung. START möchte Zuwandererkarrieren in Deutschland den Weg bereiten – als Ansporn zur Integration, als "Investition in Köpfe" und als positives Signal in unsere Gesellschaft hinein. Damit START weiter wachsen kann, hat die Gemeinnützige Hertie-Stiftung 2007 die START-Stiftung gGmbH als Tochtergesellschaft gegründet. Weitere Informationen finden Sie auf unserer Homepage http://www. start-stiftung.de

Zur Unterstützung des START-Teams bei der Durchführung der jährlichen Stipendien-ausschreibung mit rund 3.000 Bewerbern aus 14 Bundesländern suchen wir ab Januar 2012 für die Dauer von vier Monaten eine/n Praktikant/in.

Das Praktikum wird vergütet.

Zu Ihren Aufgaben gehören in erster Linie die Beantwortung und Bearbeitung von Bewerberanfragen rund um das START-Schülerstipendium und das eigens eingerichtete Online-Bewerbungsportal. Sie unterstützen uns darüber hinaus bei der Bekanntmachung der Ausschreibung im Internet, bei der Organisation und Durchführung von Veranstaltungen, der Datenpflege sowie allgemeinen Bürotätigkeiten im Rahmen der Projektarbeit. Sie erhalten im Gegenzug einen Einblick in die Arbeitsweise einer Stiftung und insbesondere in die Organisation und Durchführung eines umfangreichen Bewerbungsverfahrens.

Sie sind offen und kommunikativ, bleiben im Umgang mit anderen Menschen stets freundlich und arbeiten gern im Team? Sie arbeiten selbständig und sorgfältig, sind gut organisiert und verfügen über gute EDV-Kenntnisse (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)? Dann richten Sie Ihre Bewerbung bis zum 15. November an:

START-Stiftung gGmbH
Frau Irina Bitter
Friedrichstr. 34
60323 Frankfurt am Main

oder per Mail an Irina.Bitter@start-stiftung.de

Quelle: www.stiftungen.org / Bundesverband Deutscher Stiftungen

Die Gemeinnützige Hertie-Stiftung ist eine der größten deutschen Privatstiftungen. Sie setzt sich unter anderem für eine bessere Integration von Zuwanderern in die deutsche Gesellschaft ein. 2002 hat die Gemeinnützige Hertie-Stiftung daher das START-Schülerstipendienprogramm in Hessen ins Leben gerufen. Motivierte und engagierte Schülerinnen und Schüler der Klassen 8 bis 10 erhalten auf ihrem Weg zum Abitur eine finanzielle und ideelle Förderung. START möchte Zuwandererkarrieren in Deutschland den Weg bereiten – als Ansporn zur Integration, als "Investition in Köpfe" und als positives Signal in unsere Gesellschaft hinein. Damit START weiter wachsen kann, hat die Gemeinnützige Hertie-Stiftung 2007 die START-Stiftung gGmbH als Tochtergesellschaft gegründet. Weitere Informationen finden Sie auf unserer Homepage http://www. start-stiftung.de

Zur Unterstützung des START-Teams bei der Durchführung der jährlichen Stipendien-ausschreibung mit rund 3.000 Bewerbern aus 14 Bundesländern suchen wir ab Januar 2012 für die Dauer von vier Monaten eine/n Praktikant/in.

Das Praktikum wird vergütet.

Zu Ihren Aufgaben gehören in erster Linie die Beantwortung und Bearbeitung von Bewerberanfragen rund um das START-Schülerstipendium und das eigens eingerichtete Online-Bewerbungsportal. Sie unterstützen uns darüber hinaus bei der Bekanntmachung der Ausschreibung im Internet, bei der Organisation und Durchführung von Veranstaltungen, der Datenpflege sowie allgemeinen Bürotätigkeiten im Rahmen der Projektarbeit. Sie erhalten im Gegenzug einen Einblick in die Arbeitsweise einer Stiftung und insbesondere in die Organisation und Durchführung eines umfangreichen Bewerbungsverfahrens.

Sie sind offen und kommunikativ, bleiben im Umgang mit anderen Menschen stets freundlich und arbeiten gern im Team? Sie arbeiten selbständig und sorgfältig, sind gut organisiert und verfügen über gute EDV-Kenntnisse (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)? Dann richten Sie Ihre Bewerbung bis zum 15. November an:

START-Stiftung gGmbH
Frau Irina Bitter
Friedrichstr. 34
60323 Frankfurt am Main

oder per Mail an Irina.Bitter@start-stiftung.de

More information: www.stiftungen.org / Bundesverband Deutscher Stiftungen

The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship for female students - Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics

Dr. Anita Borg (1949–2003)

Anita Borg believed that technology affects all aspects of our economic, political, social and personal lives. A technology rebel with a cause, in her life she fought tirelessly to ensure that technology’s impact would be a positive one. It was this vision that inspired Anita in 1997 to found the Institute for Women and Technology. Today this organization continues on her legacy and bears her name, The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology (www.anitaborg.org).

Dr. Anita Borg

The Scholarship

Dr. Anita Borg devoted her adult life to revolutionising the way we think about technology and dismantling barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields. Her combination of technical expertise and fearless vision continues to inspire and motivate countless women to become active participants and leaders in creating technology.

As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to furthering Anita’s vision, we are pleased to announce The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Through the scholarship, we aim to encourage women to excel in computing and technology, and become active role models and leaders.
Multiple scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic performance, leadership experience and demonstrated passion for computer science. A group of female Bachelors, Masters, and PhD student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool. The scholarship recipients will each receive a €7,000 (or equivalent) scholarship.

In June 2012, all scholarship recipients and finalists will be invited to visit a Google office in Europe for a networking retreat. It will include workshops with a series of speakers, panels, breakout sessions and social activities, and will provide an opportunity for all finalists to meet and share their experiences.

 

Eligibility requirements

Candidates must:

• Be a female student enrolled in a Bachelors, Masters or PhD programme (or equivalent) in 2012/2013.
• Be enrolled at a University in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa. Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply.
• Be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a closely related technical field.
• Maintain an excellent academic record (e.g. a First Class Honours degree).

How to apply

Please complete the online application and submit all requested documents by 1st February 2012. All application documents must be in English. Scholars and Finalists will be notified in April 2012.

You will be required to submit the following:

• Up-to-date copy of your CV

• Answers to the following questions (Suggested word count is 400-600 words per question. You should treat question 1 and 3 as technical reports or research papers):
  1. Describe a significant technical project you have worked on. If you have worked on a major independent research project (such as research for a Master’s or PhD programme), please describe that work here. Give an overview of the problem and your approaches to the key technical challenges. If this was a group effort, be sure to specify your individual role and contributions.
  2. Give one or two examples of your leadership abilities. Explain how you were influential and what you were trying to achieve. These need not be demonstrated through formal or traditional leadership roles. Feel free to think broadly and examine the many ways you impact members of your technical community.
  3. Suppose someone gave you the funding and resources for a 3- to 12-month project to investigate a technical topic of your choice. Write a short version of a proposal, including a description of the project, your planned methodology, and your expected results. Please pick something other than the project you described for the first question.
• Transcripts
  • Bachelors: A copy of your current academic record.
  • Masters and PhD: A copy of your previous and current academic records.
• Enrollment confirmation for 2012/2013 or confirmation of graduation date
  • Please include with your application an official enrollment confirmation or a confirmation of your graduation date issued by an official authority of the university e.g. your departmental administrator or a professor.
• Recommendation letters
  • Two strong referral letters from individuals who are qualified to evaluate your academic and leadership accomplishments, e.g. from a professor, adviser or supervisor.

For specific questions not answered on this page or in the FAQ section, please e-mail anitaborgscholars-emea@google.com. We look forward to receiving your application! 

 

More information: http://www.google.com/anitaborg/emea/