Friday 28 December 2012

Westminster International Scholarships

Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.
Eligibility: You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree.
Criteria: Academic excellence, financial need and development potential. Preference will be given to junior faculty members of our partner Universities in Vietnam.
Deadline: 31 May 2013
These generous awards are aimed at fully funding you if you are from a developing country and will study a full-time Masters degree at the University. 
 
More information: http://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/prospective-students/fees-and-funding/funding-for-students-starting-before-201213/scholarships/postgraduate/westminster-international-scholarships

Scholarships for UK/EU students in UK

UK is becoming a preferred study joint for UK/EU students with its new and innovative teaching environment. UK’s education system is based on the prestigious British system. Now UK Universities are offering world-class facilities, resources and teaching staff, and their qualifications are valued and transferable for UK/EU students. We have created this list to help UK/EU students looking forward to further their studies in UK. This list contains different UK/EU scholarships for undergraduate, Masters’ and PhD Programs in different subjects.
This list contains scholarships provided by different government organizations as well as private funds and universities.
 oxford brooks university Scholarship Program: Postgraduate Scholarships
Employer: OBU
Level of study: Master
Subjects:
Financial Aid: This scholarship contributes a value of up to £3,145 towards a full-time Master’s degree tuition fees for a period of one year.
Brief Scholarship Description: The Department of Planning awards a limited number of scholarships for its taught postgraduate program, which are awarded on a competitive basis to UK, EU and international postgraduates each year.
Further information and application
 University of Bedfordshire Scholarship Program: UK/EU Scholarship for PG courses
Employer: University of Bedfordshire
Level of study: Master
Subjects: Any
Financial Aid: A scholarship of £4,500 will be awarded to students.
Brief Scholarship Description: A scholarship awarded to all UK/EU postgraduate students on a full time course, who register and pay their full fees in advance.
Further information and application
 Loughborough University Scholarship Program:
Employer: Loughborough University
Level of study: Postgraduate research
Subjects: Chemical Engineering
Financial Aid: UK / EU – at least £12,940 per annum, tax free plus tuition fees paid
Closing date for applications – 31st May, start date – October
International students are eligible for a scholarship of 50-100% of the tuition fees; in exceptional cases a contribution towards living expenses may also be made (level to be decided by the Departmental scholarship’s committee)
Brief Scholarship Description: The fees for postgraduate research students are set annually by the University. The amount payable is dependent on your fee status (whether you are a UK/EU student or an International student).
Further information and application
 The School of Physics & Astronomy Scholarship Program: scholarships available for UK and EU students
Employer: The School of Physics & Astronomy
Level of study: Master
Subjects: Related to engineering
Financial Aid: Each scholarship covers tuition fees and additional program costs up to a maximum value of £6,750 and is tenable for one academic year.
Brief Scholarship Description: The School of Physics & Astronomy offers up to two Master’s scholarships in High Performance Computing for the 2012-2013 academic session.
Further information and application
 UCL Scholarship Program: Funding Information for UK/EU Students
Employer: UCL
Level of study: Doctoral
Subjects: Any courses
Financial Aid: scholarship covers the tuition fees and offers stipends. For students from other EU countries, you will have only the scholarship that covers the tuition fees and no stipend will be provided.
Brief Scholarship Description: There are scholarships by UCL or other organisations that do not require you to take a specific course. You can apply for such a scholarship to undertake your PhD (or EngD) research. Information can be found here.
Further information and application
 University of Edinburgh Scholarship Program: PhD Scholarships
Employer: University of Edinburgh
Level of study: PhD
Subjects: Related to disciplines,
Financial Aid: Each scholarship covers the UK/EU rate of tuition fee and pays a generous stipend; £14,000 in year 1; £14,500 in year 2 and £15,000 in year 3.
Brief Scholarship Description: With an international reputation for innovative research in a broad range of disciplines, the University of Edinburgh provides the opportunity for PhD students to work alongside some of the most influential academics in the world.
Further information and application
 University of Edinburgh Scholarship Program: UK/EU Adult Returner Bursaries
Employer: University of Edinburgh
Level of study: Undergraduate
Subjects: Any courses
Financial Aid: The bursaries have a maximum value of £3,000 per annum.
Brief Scholarship Description: The University offers six bursaries to assist with child-care costs to UK and EU students returning to school after a break of at least three years.
Further information and application
 University of Edinburgh Scholarship Program: The Calum Miller Scholarship
Employer: University of Edinburgh
Level of study: MBA
Subjects:  International Business
Financial Aid: One scholarship of £10,000 is awarded to a student from any country.
Brief Scholarship Description: The scholarships are open to applicants who have an excellent academic record and who are applying for admission onto the Full-time MBA or MBA in International Business in September 2012. An award may be withdrawn if a student fails to meet the academic standards set by the University.
Further information and application
 Bournemouth University Scholarship Program: Bournemouth University, Dorset, scholarships, 2011/ 2012, UK/EU/Non-EU students
Employer: Bournemouth University
Level of study: Undergraduate
Financial Aid: Contact Employer
Brief Scholarship Description: They are delighted to offer a range of exciting new scholarships to students who are beginning their undergraduate studies at BU in 2013.
Further information and application
 LSE Scholarship Program: Stelios Scholarships
Employer: LSE
Level of study: Undergraduate
Subjects: Business related disciplines
Financial Aid: Each scholarship has a value of approximately £5,985 (at 2011 rates) and is renewable for three years, subject to satisfactory academic performance.
Brief Scholarship Description: The School is offering 10 Stelios Scholarships for undergraduate entrants in 2012 studying business related disciplines.
Further information and application
 LSE Scholarship Program: UK/EU Undergraduate Financial Support
Employer: LSE
Level of study: Undergraduate
Subjects: Not mentioned
Financial Aid: The maximum Bursary available is £3,500 per year for those
students with the lowest residual incomes. The Bursary value tapers to £500 for
those students on a partial grant.
Brief Scholarship Description: LSE will charge £8,500 a year for all its undergraduate degree programmes starting in 2012.New UK and EU undergraduate students starting in 2012 will be charged this fee. Continuing UK and EU students will remain on the old system of fees and financial support.
Furtherinformation and application
 Cranfield University Scholarship Program: External sources of funding for UK/EU students
Employer: Cranfield University
Level of study: Postgraduate research degree
Subjects: Food, Fresh produce, Soil, Sustainability, Water
Financial Aid: Contact employer
Brief Scholarship Description: Cranfield University is offering employees working within the agri-food industry the opportunity to obtain a postgraduate research degree funded by the BBSRC.
Further information and application
 LSU Scholarship Program: New scholarships for UK/EU students for Masters study in Operational Research
Employer: LUMS
Level of study: Master
Subjects: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research
Financial Aid: These scholarships will be allocated to highly qualified UK applicants to cover fees and make a contribution of up to £12000 to living expenses. Suitable EU students may be awarded a scholarship to cover fees.
Brief Scholarship Description: The EPSRC (the UK’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) has awarded a substantial amount of funding to the Department of Management Science for MSc in Operational Research and Management Science scholarships.
Further information and application
 university of kingston Scholarship Program: Scholarships and bursaries
Employer: KU
Level of study: Any degree
Subjects: Any course
Financial Aid: The International Office awards more than £200,000 worth of partial scholarships to international students every year. These scholarships are available to students who are classified with an ‘overseas’ fee status.
Brief Scholarship Description: The faculties at Kingston University offer their own range of course-specific scholarships which are available to a variety of overseas and European students.
Further information and application
 University of Bedfordshire Scholarship Program: UK/EU PG Scholarship
Employer: University of Bedfordshire
Level of study: Master
Subjects: Any course
Financial Aid: This scholarship worth £4,500, is available for all full-time UK/EU Master’s students who are self-funding their postgraduate course.
Brief Scholarship Description: Postgraduate study at the University of Bedfordshire is not as expensive as you may think – there is now a 50% tuition fee discount available on selected courses, providing you pay your fees upfront.
Further information and application
 University of Roehampton Scholarship Program: UK / EU undergraduate students
Employer: University of Roehampton
Level of study: undergraduate
Subjects: Any courses
Financial Aid: £1000, £3000, £2000 for students.
Brief Scholarship Description: Regrettably the University of Roehampton is unable to offer these scholarships to Primary Education students as places for this programme are allocated by the TDA, a teacher training agency.
Further information and application
 MBS Scholarship Program: MBS Masters Scholarships for UK/EU students
Employer: MBS
Level of study: Master
Subjects: Business
Financial Aid: £5000 contribution towards tuition fees
Brief Scholarship Description: MBS funds scholarship for EU/UK students for master program.
Further information and application
 aston business school Scholarship Program: Fees and scholarships
Employer: ABS
Level of study: Any degree
Subjects: Any
Financial Aid: They provides scholarship value up to $15,500.
Brief Scholarship Description: The EU/UK fee applies to candidates who have normally been resident (i.e. not studying full-time) in the EU/UK for at least three years preceding the programme and who have no restrictions on their passport. All other candidates pay the non-EU fee.
Further information and application
 Leeds University Scholarship Program: Postgraduate Scholarships for UK and EU Applicants
Employer: Leeds University
Level of study: Postgraduate and doctoral
Subjects: Any
Financial Aid: full awards covering fees and maintenance
Brief Scholarship Description: The University offers a wide range of Taught and Research Postgraduate Scholarships for study at Leeds to UK and EU applicants from partial scholarships to full awards covering fees and maintenance at both Masters and Doctoral level. The scholarships are very competitive and it is important to make enquiries and apply to all possible sources of funding at an early stage.
Further information and application

2013 UCL Alumni Scholarships for International Students in UK

University College London offers Alumni Scholarships for students to pursue full-time Master’s degree studies at UCL in UK.  Candidates can be from any country, but must have successfully completed or be currently completing undergraduate degree studies at UCL. The value of the scholarship is £10,000 which is tenable for one year only. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic excellence however financial need will also be considered.
Study Subject(s): Courses offered by the university.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing master’s degree level.
Scholarship Provider: University College London Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: Candidates can be from any country, but must
-have successfully completed or be currently completing undergraduate degree studies at UCL
-be intending to pursue full-time Master’s degree studies at UCL and, by the date of the scholarship application deadline, hold an offer of admission (conditional or unconditional) to a Master’s degree programme at UCL

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: The UCL Alumni Scholarship aims to enable and encourage those who have gained a UCL undergraduate degree to pursue full-time Master’s degree studies at UCL.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): Scholarship is offered for one year.
What does it cover? The value of the scholarship is £10,000.
Selection criteria: Successful and reserve candidates can expect to be notified by email from June onwards. We are unable to inform unsuccessful applicants. If you do not hear from the UCL Student Funding Office by the end of June, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Notification:  Not Known
How to Apply:  Before completing the application form, please read the Masters Scholarship Application Form Guidance Notes.
Eligible candidates must complete the UCL Masters Scholarship Application Form, and submit it – along with supporting documents specified in the form – to the UCL Student Funding Office.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 18 March 2013.
Further Scholarship Information and Application

John Lewis Partnership Technology Scheme

Technology is the central nervous system of our £8.2 billion gross sales business. It underpins every aspect of the retail life cycle and is an equal partner in the business, offering proactive solutions that give us an edge in a highly competitive environment. Innovation is key – but only if it brings genuine commercial benefits. State-of-the-art gadgets are always of interest, but they must add value to the business. We look to technology to improve the bottom line, enhancing efficiency and driving sales by making multi-channel retail possible. So it’ll come as no surprise that we need the best and brightest people to lead this critical function and continue delivering effective solutions.
As part of our newly developed training scheme, you will not only develop your skills within technology, but also build the qualities required to be a future leader of the business. There’ll be the chance to work with graduates from other schemes on business-focused projects, and to gain a unique insight into the impact technology has on the future of our organisation.

The training
The training – which includes an international placement during year two as well as the opportunity to study for PRINCE2 – is designed to give you a solid foundation on which to build a rewarding long-term career.
-> You will develop your business skills and knowledge in a range of technical and non-technical areas as well as constantly broadening your understanding of retail and seeing the impact that technology has on our operations
-> You can progress along the programming or analysis route, or alternatively, move into project management.

Things to bear in mind
- You'll be based in central London or Bracknell
- We have technology functions in all three of our divisions, John Lewis, Waitrose and Partnership Services. The John Lewis and Waitrose technology functions develop and deliver the IT capacity needed to achieve our ambitious growth plans, while Partnership Services develops and manages our shared technical infrastructure and common systems such as Personnel and Finance used across the whole Partnership.
- You don't need an IT-related degree but should have or expect to graduate with a minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline and GCSE Maths and English grade B or above or equivalent. Please note, you will be required to provide evidence of your qualifications.

Salary
The salary for the scheme is £25,500 and you will receive benefits such as the Partnership annual bonus (which is a proportion of your salary; in 2012 this equated to seven weeks’ additional pay), non-contributory pension scheme, a discount card, ticket subsidies and more besides).

To apply More information

2013 Doctoral Program Scholarship, Portugal

European Union structural fund
The Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) and the Information and Communication Technologies Institute (ICTI) have started competition for joint doctoral programs’ scholarships. PhD Scholarships will take place in Portugal and CMU (Carnegie Mellon University).
The PhD will be offered in the areas of Computer Science/IT, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Human-Machine, Spoken Language Technologies, Applied mathematics, Technological Change and Entrepreneurship, Engineering and Public Policy. Application must be submitted online by January 15, 2013. 
About Scholarship: In the framework of the Carnegie Mellon Portugal Program (CMU-Portugal), FCT and the Information and Communication Technologies Institute (ICTI) open a call for applications for Doctoral Program Scholarships, taking place in Portugal and at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). 
Study: The scholarship is provided to study Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Human Computer Interaction, Language Technologies, Applied Mathematics, Technological Change and Entrepreneurship, Engineering and Public Policy. 
Course Level: PhD degree
Scholarship By: Ministry for Education and Science and by European Union structural funds
Location: Portugal 
Eligibility:
- These scholarships are available to persons holding a masters degree or equivalent, in the areas of the CMU-Portugal program.
- Additionally, applicants must demonstrate fluency in English.
- Candidates are strongly recommended to present the results of both the “TOEFL Test” (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and the “GRE GENERAL TEST” (general exam of the Graduate Record Examination) or, if it is the case, the results of the “GMAT” (Graduate Management Admission Test). 
Scholarship Open for International students: Yes 
Duration: The maximum duration of PhD scholarships awarded to successful candidates who have held identical scholarships under FCT programs will be calculated taking into consideration the number of years elapsed under all relevant scholarships.
Value: The amount of scholarship is defined by FCT and includes the tuitions for the Portuguese University.
Selection Criteria: Evaluation is principally based on the merit and motivation of the applicant. 
Apply: Online
Deadline: January 15, 2013
Further Information: http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/concursos/cmu2012

2013 Cardiff Sixth Form College Undergraduate High Achiever Scholarship

University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham, International Office offers undergraduate scholarship for International Students in any subject area. Applicant must hold an offer to start a full-time undergraduate degree programme at Nottingham in September 2013. He/she should be from Cardiff Sixth Form College and are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes. The scholarship can be availed by the first year student only. 
About Scholarship: In order to encourage academic excellence, aid diversity, develop relationships with sponsors and offer real financial assistance in cases of hardship, whether individually or by region, The University of Nottingham International Office offers a comprehensive and expanding range of scholarships. 
Study: Any of the courses offered by the university
Course Level: Undergraduate
Scholarship By: University of Nottingham
Location: UK
Number of award: One
Duration: The scholarships are for the first year only
Value: £2,000 towards tuition fees 
Eligibility:
– Applicants should be from Cardiff Sixth Form College AND
-Classed as an overseas student for fee purposes AND
-Student should already hold an offer to start a full-time undergraduate degree programme at Nottingham in September 2013 – any subject area. 
Scholarship Open for International students: Yes
Apply: Online
Deadline: 28 June 2013 
Further Information: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/internationalstudents/scholarshipsfeesfinance/scholarships/scholarshipdetails/cardiff-sixth-form-college-ug.aspx

Thursday 27 December 2012

2013-14 Deutsche Post DHL Scholarships, University of Edinburgh, UK

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation offers Deutsche Post DHL Scholarships for pursuing postgraduate degree level. Scholarships are offered at University of Edinburgh in UK. These Scholarships are awarded in the field of Carbon Capture and Storage, Carbon Finance, Carbon Management, Sustainable Energy Systems and Global Environment & Climate Change Law. These are open to UK, EU and overseas students who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for an eligible postgraduate Masters programme of study at the University of Edinburgh. 
About Scholarship: A number of Deutsche Post DHL Scholarships are available for postgraduate Master’s study in eligible programmes supported by the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation for the 2013-2014 academic sessions. The aim of the scholarships is to attract the best and most motivated people to Edinburgh to play a part in building low carbon economies around the world. Each scholarship will have a value of up to £8,000 which will be tenable for one academic year, with the exception of the award linked to the MSc Carbon Finance which will be worth £16,000. 
Study: Carbon Capture and Storage, Carbon Finance, Carbon Management, Sustainable Energy Systems and Global Environment & Climate Change Law.
Course Level: Postgraduate
Scholarship By: Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation
Location: UK 
Eligibility: The scholarships are open to UK, EU and overseas students who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for an eligible postgraduate Master’s programme of study at the University of Edinburgh.
-Applications from students studying a one-year taught Master’s degree in one of the following eligible subject areas are considered:
- MSc in Carbon Capture and Storage
- MSc in Carbon Finance
- MSc in Carbon Management
- MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems
- LLM in Global Environment & Climate Change Law
-Applicants should already have been offered a place at the University of Edinburgh and should have firmly accepted that offer. Candidates who already hold full sponsorship are not eligible for the Deutsche Post DHL Scholarships.
Selection criteria: The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and the benefits to the student.
Scholarship Open for: UK, EU and overseas students can apply for this scholarship. 
Duration: One academic year
Value: Each scholarship will have a value of up to £8,000 which will be tenable for one academic year, with the exception of the award linked to the MSc Carbon Finance which will be worth £16,000. 
Notification: The winners of the scholarships will be announced in early June 2013.
Apply: Applicants should consult each of the eligible programme webpages for details on how to apply.
Deadline: Applications should be received by the relevant Programme Director by the scholarship deadline of 26th April 2013.
Further Information: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding/postgraduate/dp-dhl

2013 MBA Regional Scholarships, Lancaster University Management School, UK

Lancaster University Management School announces master’s scholarships in business administration. The scholarships are offered to the students from The Americas, Asia/Pacific, Africa, UK/EU and the Middle East to pursue their studies at Lancaster University. This award will be based on the performance during the interview. The minimum grant for this scholarship is £3,000. 
About Scholarship: Regional Scholarships are offered on a rolling basis until all awards have been exhausted, so you should apply as early as possible. Applicant must need to demonstrate:
- A clear and specific understanding of how the Lancaster MBA will contribute to you achieving your career aspirations.
- A description of your unique attributes that will set you apart from other applicants 
Study: Business administration
Course Level: Master’s degree
Scholarship By: Lancaster University
Location: UK 
Eligibility:
-Good Honours Degree, in any subject.
-IELTS 7.0 – with at least 6.0 in each element, TOEFL iBT 100, Pearson 70.
Scholarship Open for: The scholarship is open for the Asia/Pacific, Africa and the Middle East, The Americas, UK/EU students. 
Value: The minimum grant for this scholarship is £3,000.
Selection Criteria: This award will be based on the performance during the interview. 
Apply: All applicants who are offered a place will be automatically considered for a Regional Scholarship – there is no need to write a separate application for this.
Deadline:  Application deadlines are different for each region i.e. Asia/Pacific: 15th April 2013, Africa and the Middle East: 29th April 2013, The Americas: 15th May 2013 and UK/EU: 16th July 2013 
Further Information: http://www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/masters/mba/admissions/scholarships/

INTERNSHIP AT ALFRED HERRHAUSEN SOCIETY, FEB-APR 2013

Are you
...a student of Politics, International Relations, or a related discipline (preferably post-graduate)?
...interested in national and international politics?
...well-organised and able to work in a team?
...experienced in academic or journalistic writing (preferred)?
...willing to support AHS’ projects both by undertaking background research and by helping to organise small- and large-scale events?

If you answer these questions with YES, why not join AHS for an internship from February 2013 (three months, full time)? Send your application (cover letter and CV) to Claudia Huber (claudia-k.huber@db.com).

To find out more about Alfred Herrhausen Society and its projects, please check our website on http://www.alfred-herrhausen-gesellschaft.de/

Praktikum an der Bundesakademie für Sicherheitspolitik in Berlin

die Bundesakademie für Sicherheitspolitik (BAKS) in Berlin-Pankow sucht für das zweite Quartal 2013 bis zu 6 Praktikant/innen zur Unterstützung ihres Studien- und Grundlagenbereichs. Im Sinne der Ausgewogenheit freuen wir uns besonders auf qualifizierte Bewerberinnen.

Wir bieten ein interessantes, vergütetes Praktikum, bei dem Sie ein interdisziplinäres Arbeitsumfeld kennenlernen und intensiv in den Akademiebetrieb einbezogen werden. Zudem haben Sie grundsätzlich Zugang zu unseren hochrangigen Veranstaltungen mit Entscheidungsträgern aus Politik, Verwaltung und Wirtschaft. Die Arbeitsschwerpunkte im angegebenen Zeitraum liegen in der Vorbereitung und Begleitung von Modulen im Seminar für Sicherheitspolitik 2013 (Schwerpunkte Türkei, Nahost und das übergreifende Planspiel der BAKS), dem Nationalen Forum Sicherheitspolitik sowie weiterer sicherheitspolitischer Veranstaltungen der BAKS.

Dauer der hier ausgeschriebenen Praktika ist 2 bis 3,5 Monate: Beginn zwischen Mitte März und Mitte Mai möglich, Abschluss zwischen Ende Juni und Mitte Juli. Bei Interesse bitten wir Sie um Übersendung Ihrer Kurzbewerbung entsprechend der Vorgaben bis zum 2. Januar 2013 an juliane.kolsdorf@baks.bund.de. Zur Vereinfachung der Einsatzplanung geben Sie bitte in Ihrer Bewerbung den gesamten Zeitraum, in dem Sie grundsätzlich zur Verfügung stünden, sowie die gewünschte/erforderliche Dauer an. Weitere Informationen finden Sie auf unserer Homepage unter http://www.baks.bund.de/DE/ueberuns/Praktikainfos/praktikainfos_node.html.

Ihr Profil
• nachgewiesenes Interesse an umfassender Sicherheitspolitik
• Spaß an Veranstaltungsorganisation, Themenaufbereitung und Recherche
• sehr gutes mündliches und schriftliches Ausdrucksvermögen (De, En)
• versierter Umgang mit MS Word, PowerPoint und Excel oder vergleichbaren Programmen
• Immatrikulation an einer Universität während des gesamtem Praktikums (mind. abgeschlossenes Grundstudium bzw. im dritten Jahr des Bachelorstudiums), z.B. in den Fächern Politikwissenschaft, Internationale Beziehungen oder Friedens- und Konfliktforschung
• Sie arbeiten selbstständig und zuverlässig nach Vorgaben, bringen eigene Ideen ein und sind engagiert, aufgeschlossen und teamfähig.

Die Bundesakademie für Sicherheitspolitik ist die zentrale, ressortübergreifende Weiterbildungsstätte der Bundesregierung. Sie trägt dazu bei, ein umfassendes Verständnis für die langfristigen sicherheitspolitischen Interessen Deutschlands zu schaffen. Hierfür betrachtet die BAKS diplomatische, militärische, entwicklungspolitische, innenpolitische, ökonomische und weitere Aspekte. Aus verschiedenen Ministerien des Bundes und der Länder, aber auch aus freier Wirtschaft und öffentlichem Leben bildet die Akademie Führungskräfte weiter und stärkt durch ihre Veranstaltungen ein dauerhaftes Netzwerk der Entscheidungsträger auf strategischer Ebene. Die BAKS versteht sich als herausgehobenes Diskussionsforum und fördert den handlungsorientierten Gedankenaustausch über nationale wie internationale Problemlösungen.

Bundesakademie für Sicherheitspolitik
Schlossanlage Schönhausen
Ossietzkystr. 44-45
13187 Berlin

Email: info@baks.bund.de 
Telefon: (030) 400 46-423
Fax: (030) 400 46-421
www.baks.bund.de

Praktikant (m/w) im Bereich Frieden und Sicherheit

https://person.giz.de/www/index.php?ac=jobad&id=12740

Praktikant (m/w) im Bereich Frieden und SicherheitJOB-ID: 12740

  Tätigkeitsbereich
Das Sektorprogramm Frieden und Sicherheit erarbeitet im Auftrag des Bundesministeriums für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) entwicklungspolitische und übersektorale Ansätze zur Förderung von Frieden und Sicherheit. Kernfragen sind z.B.:
• Mit welchen spezifischen Anforderungen ist Entwicklungszusammenarbeit in Situationen von Fragilität, politischen Konflikten und Gewalt konfrontiert?
• Wie können EZ-Portfolien entlang dieser Anforderungen ausgerichtet werden, um die Risiken im Kontext von Konflikt und Gewalt zu reduzieren?

  Ihre Aufgaben
Im Rahmen des Praktikums sind Sie in der konzeptionellen Erarbeitung fachwissenschaftlicher Beiträge tätig und unterstützen die Kolleginnen am Standort Berlin bei übergreifenden Aufgabenstellen und kurzfristigen Anfragen seitens des BMZ

Sie
• übernehmen Recherchetätigkeiten zu fachlich-konzeptionellen Themen
• bereiten inhaltlich die Beantwortung von Anfragen des BMZ zu unterschiedlichen Themenfeldern vor
• übernehmen administrative Tätigkeiten im Wissens- und Dokumentenmanagement
• nehmen Koordinierungs- und Organisationsaufgaben wahr
• unterstützen bei der Durchführung von Fachveranstaltung und Fachgesprächen
• unterstützen uns im abwechslungsreichen Tagesgeschäft

  Ihr Profil
Sie verfügen mindestens über ein abgeschlossenes Grundstudium/einen Bachelor-Abschluss, vorzugsweise im Bereich der Verwaltungswissenschaften oder Politikwissenschaften. Kenntnisse in Entwicklungs- und Schwellenländern und im Themenfeld Frieden und Sicherheit sind wünschenswert. Sie sind sehr sicher im Umgang mit dem MS-Office-Paket. Sie beherrschen Deutsch auf muttersprachlichem Niveau, außerdem verfügen Sie über sehr gute Englischkenntnisse. Sie sind kommunikationsstark und dienstleistungsorientiert. In einem Arbeitsumfeld mit vielfältigen Aufgaben behalten Sie den Überblick und können Ihren Arbeitsalltag effizient organisieren.

  Einsatzzeitraum
08.04.2013 - 04.10.2013

  Unser Angebot
Die monatliche Praktikumsvergütung beträgt € 950,- (brutto).

  Hinweise
Für inhaltliche Rückfragen steht Ihnen Herr Kowalczyk (+49 30 408190-467) zur Verfügung.

Haben wir Ihr Interesse geweckt, dann freuen wir uns auf Ihre Bewerbung bis zum 15.01.2013.

*Kontakt:*
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Weitere Informationen und Bewerbung unter:
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Friday 21 December 2012

Internship in the Conventions Team Transparency International Secretariat

The Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S) is seeking a highly motivated intern for its Conventions Team.
Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Through more than 90 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany, TI raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it.
The Conventions Team works with international anti-corruption conventions and other instruments which form the international legal framework for combating corruption, particularly the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. It is also the secretariat for the UNCAC Coalition (www.uncaccoalition.org).
Main function: Assisting the Conventions Programme in work relating to international anti-corruption instruments, especially the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention and the UN Convention against Corruption.
Starting date: 19 February 2013
Duration: 6 months  
Department: Global Outreach and Campaigns
Remuneration: EUR 400 (according to the German labour and social security law)
Location: Berlin, Germany

Key tasks:
 Assisting in compiling national reports on the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) review process

  •  Collecting bribery cases for database
  •  Collecting and compiling information and data from country reports for the 2013 report  on foreign bribery enforcement in OECD Convention countries
  •  Correspondence with national groups regarding the UN Convention against Corruption and the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention;
  •  Assisting with communication work, including updating web pages and writing/editing blogs (UNCAC Coalition and Transparency International websites, UNCAC Coalition Facebook page and Twitter account);
  •  Research on conventions-related issues and preparation of draft papers;
  •  Providing general administrative assistance in day-to-day operations (processing of invoices, budget tracking, etc);
  •  Provide assistance in the organisation of events (workshops, meetings, training, etc).
Knowledge, experience, interests and skills:
  •  Excellent English language skills (working language at TI Secretariat);
  •  Background in law preferred; also considering candidates with degrees in international and comparative politics, international (and development) economics or related social sciences;
  •  Experience in on-line communications and event organisation highly desirable;
  • Some prior office experience, good knowledge of MS Word applications;
  •  Some knowledge of and considerable interest in the work of TI and the field of anti-corruption.
How to apply
To apply for this internship please send a maximum one page cover letter and a maximum two page CV, preferably by email, to

conventions-internship@transparency.org
The closing date for applications is 15 January 2013.
Kindly note that a valid work permit for Germany is required and that interns must take out their own health insurance before starting the internship. Persons already registered as residents in Germany must submit a new Tax Identification Number. Students of the German universities must submit a confirmation of enrolment.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this internship. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Transparency International is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about Transparency International visit our website at www.transparency.org. For more information on internships please see the TI Internship Guidelines posted at: http://www.transparency.org/whoweare/work

2013 600th Anniversary PhD Scholarships, University of St Andrews

University of St Andrews
University of St Andrews announces 100 scholarships for PhD Students. Three years postgraduate research scholarship is available in Arts & Humanities, Sciences, and Medicine. These anniversary scholarships are available from September 2013 and comprise fees plus an annual stipend of up to £15,000 for three years. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic quality and research promise. 18 January 2013 is the deadline for applications. 
About Scholarship: The University of St Andrews was founded in 1413 making it Scotland’s first university and the third oldest in the English-speaking world. Over the past six centuries it has established a reputation as one of Europe’s leading and most distinctive centres for teaching and research. This is an historic moment for the University as we look back on six centuries of tradition and of belief in the value of people, ideas and excellence. It falls to the present generation to preserve these values for the generations to come. 
Study: Arts & Humanities, Sciences, and Medicine
Course Level: PhD
Scholarship By: University of St Andrews
Location: UK
Number of awards: Up to 100
Duration: Three years
Value: These anniversary scholarships are available from September 2013 and comprise fees plus an annual stipend of up to £15,000 for three years. 
Eligibility:
- The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic quality and research promise.
- Are open to all to apply.
Selection Criteria: The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic quality and research promise.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes 
Apply: General advice on how to apply for a PhD place and how to be considered for an anniversary PhD scholarship can be sought from PG Admissions Office by email.
Deadline: 18 January 2013 
Further Information: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/admissions/pg/financialinformation/pgscholarships/600thphdscholarships/

2013 Research Project Awards in Philosophy of Science, UK

University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen is offering awards for international research postgraduate students in philosophy of physics, philosophy of biology (including neuroscience), general philosophy of science, philosophy of medicine and related areas.
Two Awards are offered for uptake in 2013 and two other for uptake in 2014. Each award consists of a full fee waiver of three years of full-time PhD study. It is offered at the Home/EU or overseas student rate as appropriate. An annual maintenance stipend of £3,600 in each of three years of full-time study is also provided. 
About Scholarship: The University of Aberdeen is offering a number of PhD scholarships in Philosophy of Science, two for uptake in 2013 and two for uptake in 2014. Applications are invited for work in philosophy of physics, philosophy of biology (including neuroscience), general philosophy of science, philosophy of medicine and related areas. Projects with the potential for cross-collaboration with other areas in philosophy, with the history of science, or with the sciences themselves, are welcome. 
Study: Applications are invited for work in philosophy of physics, philosophy of biology (including neuroscience), general philosophy of science, philosophy of medicine and related areas.
Course Level: PhD
Scholarship By: University of Aberdeen
Location: UK 
Eligibility:
- The University of Aberdeen is offering a number of PhD scholarships in Philosophy of Science, two for uptake in 2013 and two for uptake in 2014.
- Applications are invited for work in philosophy of physics, philosophy of biology (including neuroscience), general philosophy of science, philosophy of medicine and related areas.
- Projects with the potential for cross-collaboration with other areas in philosophy, with the history of science, or with the sciences themselves, are welcome. The philosophy of science is an area of particular strength at the University of Aberdeen, which also hosts the Centre for History and Philosophy of Science, Technology and Medicine (CHPSTM).
Scholarship Open for International Students: This grant is open for Home/EU or Overseas students. 
Number of awards offered: Two PhD scholarships in Philosophy of Science are offered for uptake in 2013 and two for uptake in 2014. 
Duration: This Scholarship is offered for three years. 
Value: Each award consists of a full fee waiver and an annual maintenance stipend of £3,600 in each of three years of full-time study.
Apply: There are 2 simple options for applying for postgraduate study at the University of Aberdeen. (1)Apply online: Please note that completion of this form requires some technical pre-requisites. (2) Download the Postgraduate Application Form and return it to the Postgraduate Admissions Office.
Deadline: Applications should be submitted till 8th of March 2013. 
Further Information: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/funding/details.php?funding_id=199

Bocconi Scholarships for International students

Bocconi Scholarship for International Students - Graduate
for the AY 2013-2014
For International students enrolling in the first year of a Master of Science program at Bocconi
Bocconi University offers up to 40 need-based scholarships to international students enrolling in a Master of Science Program at Bocconi. The awarding of the scholarship also takes into consideration academic performances of the students.
THE SCHOLARSHIP
The Scholarship consists of full tuition waiver worth approximately € 11,500.00 per year for a maximum of 2 academic years. The renewal of the scholarship is subject to meeting merit criteria.
Scholarship applications must be submitted by the same deadline as that of applicant’s Bocconi online admission’s application; see table below.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Only applicants for the first year of a Bocconi Master program who meet all the following conditions will be taken into consideration for the awarding of the scholarship:
- non-Italian citizenship;
- non-Italian residence;
- a non-Italian Undergraduate degree earned abroad or in Italy;
Students who meet any of the following conditions will NOT be taken into consideration:
- previously enrolled in a graduate program in Italy or abroad;
- recipient of a scholarship awarded for the AY 2013-14 by private or public institutions.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND AWARDING
Applicants must complete and submit the online Bocconi Scholarship online application form, available at www.unibocconi.eu/finaidapplications, by the same deadline as that of their Bocconi online admission’s application. Please refer to the deadlines indicated in the table below; online applications submitted after the proper deadline will be not considered.
The online application will require detailed information regarding the student’s family economic condition. Regardless of the applicant’s economic status, the economic information of the applicant’s parents and nuclear family members will also be taken into consideration.
Application Time Frames and communication of results
Admission round
Bocconi online admission’s application
Application for the Bocconi Merit Award
Communication of awarding
1st round- International students
Deadline: 11/01/2013
Deadline:
11/01/2013 1500 hrs
13/02/2013
2nd round - International students
Deadline: 11/02/2013
Deadline:
11/02/2013 1500 hrs
13/03/2013
3rd round - International students-
Deadline: 11/03/2013
Deadline:
11/03/2013 1500 hrs
16/04/2013
4th round -
International students
Deadline: 04/04/2013 Deadline:
04/04/2013 1500 hrs
16/05/2013
5th round -
International students
Deadline: 11/05/2013 Deadline:
11/05/2013 1500 hrs
14/06/2013
Please note that the application must be finalized by 1500 hrs Italian time (GMT+1), on the date of
the applicant’s relevant deadline.
Applicants will be informed about whether or not they have been awarded the scholarship once the
admission’s selection results have been released: approximately 2 weeks after their publication and
before the deadline for enrollment in Bocconi.
SPECIAL CASES: Students who submit their application for admission and for scholarship in a given
admission round, but are placed on “stand by” by the Admission Office, will be evaluated both for
admissions and for the scholarship awarding in one of the following rounds. The Student Services
Office will notify the student of which session his/her scholarship application will be considered.
Scholarships will be awarded by a Commission whose decision is unquestionable and final: no appeals
will be considered.
Procedures for awarded students
Candidates awarded a scholarship must complete the following steps (failure to do so will result in the
revocation of the scholarship: no exceptions will be made):
1) enroll in Bocconi according to the timeline and methods as laid out by the admissions office, and
make payment of the advance on the 1st installment of 2013/2014 tuition and fees of € 2,043.00 (the
sum will be reimbursed approximately by the end of January 2014 by Università Bocconi);
2) send the following documents within 60 days of the notification of the awarding of the scholarship:
• the “summarizing form” attached to the confirmation e-mail that applicants receive when they
submit the online Bocconi Scholarship for International Students application form;
• a copy of the student’s valid passport;
• For non-Italian income and assets the following documents must be submitted in original
language together with an official translated version in Italian or English and both the original and
the translated version must be legalized and stamped by the relevant local Italian authority (for
Italian translations) or legalized with an Apostille stamp, Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 (for
Italian and/or English translations) in countries where possible:
 a document indicating the composition of the student’s family household must be
provided. This document should indicate all family members (nuclear and extended)
registered with the same permanent address as the applicant. Please note that the
applicant’s family economic condition will be evaluated considering the applicant’s
family of origin, including parents, as well as all those listed in the official document of
the composition of the student’s family household, including nuclear and extended
family members with the same permanent address;
 a copy of tax returns for the calendar year 2011 for all of the applicant’s family and/or
household members must be provided. (If tax returns are not produced in the student’s
country statements, from each family and/or household members’ employer indicating
the gross person’s gross income for 2011 will be considered together with a declaration
from the relevant tax agency indicating that the person has no liability/obligations
toward the agency/authority for the 2011 year);
 a declaration of gross annual income for the 2011 calendar year for each of the
applicant’s family and/or household members who were employed in the 2011 year
must be provided. This certification should be issued by the employer. For unemployed
members a declaration of unemployment, retirement/pension, or enrollment in
school/university must be provided;
 if one or more of the student’s family household members (nuclear or extended
family) owned a company or shares: a Balance sheet up to 31/12/2011, profit and loss
account and additional note and a document attesting the number of shares for each family and/or household member. If a Balance sheet, as indicated, is not produced in the student’s country the following documents must be provided: A) the final cash balance as of 31 December 2011 B) the overall cost of all assets which can be liquidated with net value of all those paid off as of 31 December 2011 and C) all other assets and properties, as of 31 December 2011;
 if one or more of the student’s family household members (nuclear or extended family) owned developed property as of 31/12/2011: a document indicating the relevant area in square meters of the developed property and, if any, documents certifying any mortgages on this property and theamount which has not been repaid as of 31 December 2011 must be provided;
 if the applicant’s family lives in a rented home/flat, a copy of the rental contract which indicates the rent must be provided;
 if the applicant’s family lives in a home/flat for free and the home/flat is not owned by any of the current habitants a copy of the title dead showing the full name of the owner must be provided;
 documentation attesting movable assets as of 31 December 2011 (bank accounts both checking and savings, stocks, dividends, shareholdings, portions of assets net of any companies owned, etc) for each family and/or household member.
• For household income and assets in Italy (if any): a 2012 ISEE/ISEEU declaration and the D.S.U. (Dichiarazione sostitutiva unica) which refer to the 2011 calendar year.
All information and documents provided by students will be verified. If there are any discrepancies between the data provided by the students when filling out the Bocconi Scholarship online application and the documentation sent by mail, the student will be informed and the scholarship will be revoked. Withholding information could result in disciplinary sanctions.
As ONLY applicants awarded the Bocconi Scholarship for International Students will be required to submit all of the above documentation by registered mail, further details regarding where to send and the deadline by which send the documents will be sent by email to awardees.
RENEWAL CRITERIA
The award will be renewed for a maximum of 1 academic year for Master of Science programs, according to the guidelines set by the official Bocconi Scholarship Application Requirements and Regulations each year, to the students who meet the below criteria:
- are enrolled in the relevant year of the Degree program and have made the payment of the advance on the 1st installment of tuition and fees by 18 September 2014;
- and for the Second year (2014-15) earn at least 49 credits by August 10, 2014 with a grade point average of at least 26/30 The grade point average is calculated as the weighted credit average of all grades for exams and modules passed and registered in the recipient’s academic record.
The renewal of the Bocconi Scholarship for International Students for the second year is not subject to the submission of economic documents each year.
EXCLUSION AND REVOCATION OF THE BOCCONI SCHOLARSHIP
Students will automatically lose the scholarship if they:
- do not accept the award according to the guidelines set forth in the awarding email;
- provide incorrect economic information;
- receive disciplinary sanctions imposed by Bocconi University: disciplinary sanctions imposed by Bocconi University will result in a revocation of all benefits, including those granted for the Academic Year when the sanctioned behaviour took place.
Students whose award is revoked must settle all tuition and fees payments with the TCA office.
For further information please contact:
Student Services Office - Piazza Sraffa, 13 – 20136 Milano - Italia
e-mail: financial.aid@unibocconi.it tel. (+39) 02.5836.2152


More information on: http://www.unibocconi.eu/wps/wcm/connect/bocconi/sitopubblico_en/navigation+tree/home/services/student+assistance%2C+financial+aid+and+loans/finaid+download/2013+2014+ay?back=y

Thursday 20 December 2012

2013/2014 Danish Government Long-Term Scholarships for International Students in Denmark

Long Term scholarships are available for master’s and PhD-level students and young research scientists in studies of the Danish language and culture or other fields of study related to Denmark. Bachelor’s degree students can also apply if they have studied the Danish language for two years. These scholarships are funded by Danish Government under the cultural agreements. These scholarships are opened to citizens of EU-countries, Iceland, Switzerland, Serbia,Turkey and Non-European countries.
Study Subject(s): The Scholarships are aimed at highly qualified exchange students wishing to immerse themselves in studies of the Danish language and culture or other fields of study related to Denmark, such as: design, architecture, environmental studies, and other related fields.
Course Level:
 Scholarships are only available to masters and PhD-level students and young research scientists. However, bachelor’s degree students wishing to study Danish language and literature can also apply if they have studied the Danish language for two years.
Scholarship Provider: Danish Government
Scholarship can be taken at: 
EU-countries, Iceland, Switzerland, Serbia, Turkey and Non-European countries

Eligibility: Scholarships are only available to master’s and PhD-level students and young research scientists. However, bachelor’s degree students wishing to study Danish language and literature can also apply if they have studied the Danish language for two years. Scholarships are offered to exchange students and young research scientists from higher education institutions in the following countries:
- 19 EU-countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Spain, and the Netherlands
- Iceland, Switzerland, Serbia and Turkey
- Non-European countries: China, Japan, Israel, Egypt and Russia.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of EU-countries (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Spain, and the Netherlands), Iceland, Switzerland, Serbia, Turkey and Non-European countries (China, Japan, Israel, Egypt and Russia) can apply for the scholarship.
Scholarship Description: The Danish Agency for Universities and Internationalisation has initiated an administrative reform of the Danish Government Scholarships for Foreign Nationals (the Cultural Agreements), i.e. the Long-Term Scholarships and the Danish Summer Language Courses.  The Danish Government Scholarships under the Cultural Agreements are aimed at highly qualified exchange students and young research scientists wishing to immerse themselves in studies of the Danish language and culture or other fields of study related to Denmark.
Duration of award: Scholarships are tenable during the academic year. The autumn term begins on September 1st, the spring term on February 1st.
What does it cover? Scholarships for bachelor’s students in Danish language and literature and for master’s students include free tuition and a monthly stipend of DKK 5,000.  Danish Government Scholarships can be applied to cover living, travel, and visa expenses and are for one person only. Additional amounts for accompanying family members are not available.
Selection Criteria: In the selection process, the Danish host institutions will give priority to candidates:
-Who motivate their choice of a specific research programme or field of study through its relation to Danish language, culture or other Danish areas of expertise. Successful applicants will describe the Danish dimension in their choice of studies or research when applying in fields such as: design, music, architecture, welfare, environmental studies, etc.
-Who are nominated by a lecturer who teaches Danish in their home country. Applicants should include a reference from the lecturer in their application.
-Who study Danish or Scandinavian languages and literature.
-Who refer to an internationally acclaimed lecturer at the desired Danish host institution with whom they would like to study.
-Who have contacted the desired Danish host university and received an invitation from a lecturer to conduct studies or research there.
-Who study at a partner university or institution of the desired Danish host university.

How to Apply: Please note that the Danish Government Scholarships for EU-countries, Iceland, Serbia, Switzerland and Turkey are currently being reformed. Applicants from Japan should use the online application form (Note: applicants from Tokai University must use the paper application).
Scholarship Application Deadline: Deadline for applications for the Long-Term Scholarships for the academic year 2013/2014 for students and researchers from China, Egypt, Israel, Japan, and Russia: February 28, 2013. The deadline for EU-countries, Iceland, Switzerland, Serbia and Turkey will be published in the start of February 2013.
Further Scholarship Information and Application