Wednesday 31 July 2013

FYEG Office Assistant and Campaign Coordinator, Brussels

Deadline: 25 August 2013 Open to: applicants with fluency in English motivated to work for young Green organisation Remuneration: €850 / €1200
Description
Federation of Young European Greens (FYEG) is a dynamic, inclusive organisation that unites young Green activists, Green youth movements and political organisations from all over Europe. It advocates and campaigns for political change and serves as a platform for exchange of ideas and knowledge. It is an influential lobby group in the European Union with perspectives stretching beyond Europe.

FYEG is opening two paid part-time position vacancies for an Office Assistant to assist the Secretary-Genral and the Project assistant in their headquarters in Brussels and for a Campaign Coordinator to develop and coordinate implementation of the election campaign of FYEG.

1. The FYEG Office Assistant
Part-time position (19 hours/week)
- starting on 1 October 2013 for 1 year (with potential prolongation of the contract later), the contract includes a trial period of 3 months
- flexible working hours
- salary after tax ~ 850 EUR/month

Tasks: to assist and support the accountancy of organisation, in managing the budget, in project management, reply to administrative and informative requests.
Desired profile of the candidate:
- a good knowledge of English and French or Dutch (written and oral) is necessary
- good experience with finances (accounting in particular) and administrative work is required
- good computer skills (i.e. basic knowledge of OpenOffice Spreadsheet, etc…)
- able to work independently
- motivation to work for a young Green organisation is desirable

2. The FYEG Campaign Coordinator
Part-time employment (30 hours/week)
- starting from 1 November 2013 and ending on 31 June 2014
- a monthly salary of 1200 EUR (netto)

Tasks:
- ensuring basic communication between Campaign team, Executive Committee, Member Organisations and Working Groups.
- keeping close cooperation with partners (European Green Party, European Youth Forum, Greens in the European Parliament, Green European Foundation etc)
-  organising practicalities in the campaign (booking tickets, printing flyers)
- support of the external communication team and online campaign
- preparation of campaign team meetings
- keeping an overview of activities with MO (SecGens + Campaign Managers)
- financial management of the campaign

Desired profile of applicant for the campaign coordinator:
- very good project management skills
- experience in project management/coordination on European level
- experience with campaigning is not a requirement, but a strong asset
- fluency in English

Application
If you are interested in either of positions, please send your CV and a cover letter (explaining your motivation and interest in applying for the position) before 25 August 2013 by email to Maria Maggie Dokupilova attraverso questo FORM with the e-mail subject specifying for which position you are applying: “Office assistant application // name.” or “Campaign coordinator application // name.”

For more information please read the official calls for Office Assistant and Campaign Coordinator and visit the official website.

University of Pretoria Scholarships for Commonwealth Countries’ Students

University of Pretoria is offering two Commonwealth PhD scholarships in South Africa. Commonwealth applicants (excluding South African students) are eligible for this scholarship. Applicants must have enrolled at University of Pretoria. The duration of scholarship is three years which covers accommodation and living costs, medical aid, books/stationery, research costs, application fee and Visa costs, airfare. Masters students currently registered at the University of Pretoria are not eligible for the Doctoral Scholarship.  
About Scholarship: The University of Pretoria is a research intensive university. Hence, it is seeking candidates for doctoral studies who will make significant contributions to its research endeavor. As part of South Africa’s contribution to the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan, the University of Pretoria has made funds available for two doctoral scholarships for students coming from Commonwealth Countries (excluding South African students).
This scholarship will be known as the University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship and will be awarded on a competitive basis. The University of Pretoria has established a reputation for academic excellence, particularly in relation to some of its major research activities. Information about these research activities can be obtained from the website of the University. 
Study: The scholarship is provided to learn any of the courses offered by the University of Pretoria in South Africa. Course Level: PhD degree level Scholarship by: University of Pretoria Location: South Africa 
Eligibility:-The UP Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship will be awarded to applicants who are citizens of Commonwealth countries.
-Applicants must conduct their studies at the University of Pretoria.
-Applicants must have completed the degree that will give them admission to a doctoral programme a maximum of three years prior to their application for the University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship.
-Applicants must not be older than 35 years of age at time of application.
-Masters students currently registered at the University of Pretoria are not eligible for the Doctoral Scholarship. 

Scholarship Open for: Applicants who are citizens of Commonwealth countries (Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Cameroon, Cyprus, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, The Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica , Kenya , Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and The Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone , Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Virgin Islands (British), Zambia  (excluding South African students) excluding South African students are eligible for this PhD scholarship.
Number of awards offered: The University of Pretoria has made funds available for two doctoral scholarships for students coming from Commonwealth Countries (excluding South African students).
Duration: The scholarship will be for a maximum period of support of three academic years. Doctoral students who are not able to complete within the maximum three academic year period due to unforeseeable reasons must provide a written motivation supported by their supervisor as to why an extension is necessary. The extension request will be considered by the University’s Institutional Selection Committee. The motivation must also indicate the following:
-The number of additional months that will be required (may not exceed 12 months)
-The research costs required for the extension period.
-The amount of financial support the Supervisor can provide towards the extension period. 

Value: The value of this Doctoral Scholarship will be R120 000 in 2014. This amount must be used to cover the following student costs:
-Accommodation and living costs
-Medical Aid
- Books/Stationery

Note: Fees will be covered by the award of a UP Postgraduate Scholarship Research costs will be covered by the Supervisor Additional costs covered by the University: Return flight ticket from home country Shuttle service on arrival in South Africa from OR Tambo International Airport to Pretoria and return from Pretoria to OR Tambo on completion. Application fee and Visa costs which will be refunded on proof of receipts on arrival. 
Selection Criteria: Award of this scholarship will be based on:
-Academic performance of the candidate.
-Potential to undertake advanced research activities.
-Leadership qualities.
-Evidence of research accomplishment at the masters’ level by means of publications or other appropriate products of the work undertaken.
-Prizes and honors received. 

Notification: The successful applicant will be informed by e-mail and official letter of acceptance. Candidates, who have not received written notification within eight weeks of the closing date, must please contact the Client Service Center: Leanne.vanzyl@up.ac.za 
Apply: electronically or by post
Deadline: 30th August 2013
Further Information: http://web.up.ac.za/default.asp?ipkCategoryID=20702&sIdentifier=All&BursaryID=31

Special Scholarship Program for International Doctoral Students in Japan, 2014

Kochi University of Technology offers special scholarship program for international students to pursue doctoral degree within the department of Engineering at Graduate School of Engineering. The scholarship is awarded for one year but the term will be extended for increments of one year up to a total of three years, unless the university terminates the SSP student status for any of the reasons stated. Applications will close on September 18, 2013 for April 2014 and October 2014 (first deadline) enrollment and March 18, 2014 for October 2014 (second deadline) enrollment. 
About Scholarship: The Special Scholarship Program (SSP) established in 2003 in order to support the advanced research of the university by enlisting the help of highly capable students especially students from foreign countries. Every year in April and October, the university enrolls selected doctoral students for specific research projects.
The students pursue the doctoral course in English (excl. Japanese students) while at the same time assisting their host professor as a research assistant (RA). Through this program KUT wishes to expand and deepen international ties with academic and educational institutions all over the world. 
Study: Scholarships are provided in the Department of Engineering at Graduate School of Engineering. Course Level: Scholarships are offered for pursuing the doctoral degree program. Scholarship by: Kochi University of Technology Location: Japan 
Eligibility:
(1) To have nationality other than Japanese.
(2) To have or have the intention to acquire the “Student” status of Japanese residence, at the time of entrance, in accordance with the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act in Japan.
(3) To have or to be expected to acquire a master’s degree before enrollment.
(4) To have excellent academic records in both bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
(5) To be 35 years old or under at the time of enrollment.
(6) To have the intention, adequate knowledge and research skill to work as a research assistant in one of the research projects listed.
(7) To have a high English proficiency. 

Scholarship Open for: International students can apply for these scholarships.
Number of awards: Number of scholarship is yet to be decided. 
Duration: Scholarship is offered for one year but the term will be extended for increments of one year up to a total of three years, unless the university terminates the SSP student status for any of the reasons stated below:
(1) In the case where a student’s report, submitted in accordance with term 5-(2), is assessed as being below the standard for SSP students.
(2) In the case of behavior which is deemed inappropriate for an SSP student. 

Value:
-
International applicants are exempted from 300,000 yen enrollment fee.
-Tuition of 535,800 yen (per year) will be exempted.
-240,000 yen per year as an SSP Scholarship upon application.
-Up to 960,000 yen per year for working as a research assistant.
-200,000 yen for travel and initial living costs (Given only to foreign students who are living outside Japan, and who have, or have the intention to acquire, “Student” status of Japanese residence at the time of entry into Japan). 

Selection Criteria: The submitted documents will be carefully examined in the course of the first screening. Only applicants who are successful in that screening will then be examined in such forms as an interview, an English written exam, an academic achievement written exam in the specialized field required for the conduct of the selected research project, etc. 
Notification: For April 2014 and October 2014 (first deadline) Enrollment: applicants will be notified by End of December, 2013
(To be notified individually). For October 2014 (second deadline) Enrollment: applicants will be notified by End of June, 2014
(To be notified individually). 

Apply: The mode of applying is by post. -Choose a research project from the SSP Research Project List.
-Complete and submit all required documents. 

Deadline: The application deadlines are: September 18, 2013 for April 2014 and October 2014 (first deadline) Enrollment and March 18, 2014 for October 2014 (second deadline) Enrollment. 
Further Information: http://www.kochi-tech.ac.jp/kut_E/graduate/admission1.html

2013 RAU Outstanding Achievers Scholarships in UK

Royal Agricultural University offers outstanding achievers scholarships for UK and International Students in UK. The scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degree level. New or currents students are eligible for these scholarships. Scholarships will be awarded on academic/sporting merit by past, current and potential achievements by the Scholarship Committee. Application should be submitted till 31st July 2013. 
About Scholarship: These scholarships are awarded to students who can demonstrate achievements in one or more of the following: Attainment of academic excellence, Contribution to extra-curricular activities, Overcoming of hardship (handicap or deprivation), Leadership, motivation, determination to succeed. Decisions of the Scholarship Committee are final and no correspondence will be entered into with any candidate. In any event all candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application. 
Study: Scholarships are provided for the courses offered by the Royal Agricultural University in UK.
Course Level: The scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degree level at Royal Agricultural University in UK Scholarship by: Royal Agricultural University in UK Location: UK
Eligibility: New or current, UK or OS, undergraduate or postgraduate Students having academic excellence, leadership, motivation to succeed.
Scholarship Open for: Domestic or International students can apply for this scholarship. 
Value: The scholarships will provide £250 – £3,000 
Selection criteria: These scholarships are awarded to students who can demonstrate achievements in one or more of the following: –Attainment of academic excellence,
-Contribution to extra-curricular activities,
-Overcoming of hardship (handicap or deprivation),
-leadership, motivation, determination to succeed. 

Notification: The Scholarships Committee will review applications and inform applicants of the outcome prior to the start of term. 
Apply: Applications should be sent to the University by 31st July using the online application form, together with supporting evidence. Please download and ask the referee to complete the Scholarship Reference Form; the referee should be the most recent school/university tutor or employer. 
Deadline: 31st July 2013
Further Information: http://www.rau.ac.uk/study/fees-how-to-apply/funding-opportunities/scholarships

2013-2014 MA in Multimedia Journalism at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

Faculty of Humanities, Languages and Social Science at Manchester Metropolitan University is funding one full time MA in Multimedia Journalism scholarship for September 2013 entry in UK. EU, UK and International applicants are eligible for this master’s scholarship. Applicants must have apply and receive an offer of a place on MMU. Successful applicants will be notified if their applications have been successful at the end of September 2013.
About Scholarship: We are delighted to be offering one Al-Habeeb Scholarship for £5,000 for the full-time MA in Multimedia Journalism, in the Faculty of Humanities, Languages and Social Science at Manchester Metropolitan University, for September 2013 entry.
The purpose of the Al-Habeeb Scholarship is to encourage student recipients to champion and promote the issues facing Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities in the United Kingdom through journalism and writing. The Scholarship was established in 2013 thanks to the generosity of University graduate Mr. Mohammad Habeebullah OBE JP.
Graduates of all disciplines are equipped with knowledge and skills in journalism through intensive practical training and tuition. Designed to meet the requirements of the Broadcast Journalism Training Council, the course is taught by dedicated staff with media and industry experience, and strong professional connections. You will benefit from a mandatory placement providing key networking opportunities which will also enhance your employability.
Study: The scholarship is awarded in Multimedia Journalism at Manchester Metropolitan University in UK. Course Level: MA-Masters level
Scholarship by: The Scholarship was established in 2013 thanks to the generosity of University graduate Mr Mohammad Habeebullah OBE JP. Location: UK 
Eligibility:
1. Candidates must apply to, and receive an offer of a place on, the full-time MA Multimedia Journalism degree for 2013 entry before applying for the Scholarship.
2. Candidates must demonstrate their interest in championing and advocating BME community issues through volunteering, employment, academic study and/or in writing.
3. The Scholarship is available to candidates for the full-time MA in Multimedia Journalism programme only.
4. The Scholarship is available to self-funded candidates only.
5. The Scholarship is available to candidates of any nationality from the UK, EU and overseas.
6. The Al-Habeeb Scholarship may not be added to other University bursaries or scholarships, such as the family or Vice Chancellor’s scholarships. 

Scholarship Open for: Masters Scholarship is offered to applicants of any nationality from the UK, EU and overseas. 
Number of awards offered: one scholarship is offered.
Value: Scholarship is available for £5,000 for the full-time MA in Multimedia Journalism, in the Faculty of Humanities, Languages and Social Science at Manchester Metropolitan University. 
Notification: The successful candidate will be notified of the Al-Habeeb Scholarship Awarding Panel’s decision at the end of September 2013. The Awarding Panel’s decision is final.
Apply: electronically or by post or fax
Apply: electronically or by post or fax
Deadline: 20 September 2013
Further Information: http://www2.hlss.mmu.ac.uk/scholarships/

2013 DG Interpretation Bursaries for Postgraduate Students, Belgium

DG Interpretation – European Commission is funding bursaries for postgraduate students in Belgium. Applicant must be EU Member State or the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Iceland, Montenegro, Serbia or Turkey are eligible for this scholarship. Applicants must have good command of your active language and good passive knowledge of at least Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish. 
About Scholarship: Candidates who have received a bursary and pass their final examinations must undertake to sit an inter-institutional accreditation test and, if successful, to give the EU Institutions first call upon their services for a period of three years; DG Interpretation bursary is intended as a contribution towards study expenses, but not necessarily covering all costs.
It can be combined with additional funds provided by the university, by the Member State or by other public or private bodies; DG Interpretation bursary holders may not benefit at the same time from other bursaries or allowances offered by the European Union.
Abandoning the course voluntarily during the postgraduate year may make you liable to repay all or part of the bursary; Subsequent recruitment as a freelance interpreter by DG Interpretation depends on the applicant’s passing their final examinations and the relevant inter-institutional accreditation test; In awarding bursaries, DG Interpretation will endeavor to maintain an appropriate gender balance; Where the Master/postgraduate course is of more than one-year duration, only final year students will be eligible. 
Study: Conference interpreting
Course Level: postgraduate programme
Scholarship by: DG Interpretation – European Commission
Location: Belgium
Eligibility: -If you are a national of an EU Member State or of one of the candidate countries (the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Iceland, Montenegro, Serbia or Turkey);
-you already have a university degree or equivalent qualification, or are in the final year of a course leading to a university degree or equivalent qualification; you have one of the following language combinations:
1. Excellent command of your active language, and a very good passive knowledge of
a. at least one of the following languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and
b. of one or more of the following languages: Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Estonian, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Irish, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Romanian, Slovak, Slovene, Swedish or of the languages of a candidate country (Icelandic, Macedonian, Montenegrin, Serbian or Turkish) or
2. excellent command of two languages (to mother-tongue level) of which one is a language mentioned under 1.a above and the other one of the languages mentioned under 1.b;
or
3. Excellent command of your active language and a perfect understanding of at least two of the languages mentioned under 1.a;
AND IF You have applied or intend to apply for a full Master/postgraduate course in conference interpreting offered for the year 2013-2014 by a recognized university or university-level institution.
Scholarship Open for: Applicants from EU Member State or of one of the candidate countries (the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Iceland, Montenegro, Serbia or Turkey) are eligible for postgraduate scholarship.
Duration: Postgraduate bursaries for the year 2013/14 is offered
Value: The amount of the bursary will be: 2.400 € for those studying in a member state; 1.600 € for those studying in a candidate country / non Member State The bursary will consist of one single payment. The amount and terms of payment will be notified to successful applicants at the address stated in the application form. No payment will be made without prior proof of admission to an appropriate course. 
Selection Criteria: Selection will be based on the applicant’s language combination and on the assessment of the potential of the candidate. 
Notification: All applicants will be informed of the outcome of the selection before the end of November 2013.
Apply: by post
Deadline: 16 September 2013
Further Information: http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/scic/cooperation-with-universities/interpretation-bursaries/index_en.htm

Tuesday 30 July 2013

Research Fellow (PhD candidate) part-time (50%) Max Planck Institute

The research fellow will conduct legal research (contribution to common research projects and own publications), particularly in the field of public international law (including international and European human rights law), global governance, and European Union law and comparative constitutional law. Candidates are expected to write a dissertation (PhD thesis) in
one of the aforementioned fields of research. Teaching at the law faculty of the University of
Heidelberg (mainly in German language) can be arranged in consultation with the faculty.
Work environment
We offer outstanding conditions to undertake foundational legal research, and a very
conducive work climate in an international team. English and German are used both as
working languages and for publications.
Requirements
The applicants are required to hold a university degree in law (with distinction), to have a deep knowledge of public international law, to demonstrate great interest in academic research, and to be fully proficient in English (in written and oral); further language skills are of advantage.
Conditions
The position is initially opened for the period of one year and will normally be prolonged regularly. The salary and social benefits are provided according to the Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst (TVöD-Bund). The position is part-time (19.5 hrs./wk.).
The Max Planck Society seeks to promote gender equality, and would therefore appreciate it if this job offer appealed especially to women.
The Max Planck Society aims to employ more handicapped persons. To this end, applications from severely handicapped persons are explicitly welcomed.
How to apply
Please electronically submit your application (CV; copies of academic records; a PhD project description of no more than 1-2 pages, one own legal manuscript, such as a seminar paper; possibly also a letter of recommendation) by 30 August 2013 (or later upon agreement) to APeters-office@mpil.de (personal assistant, director Anne Peters).

Student intern JPI Oceans - VLIZ

The Joint Programming Initiative Healthy and Productive Seas and Oceans (JPI Oceans) is a European coordinating and integrating platform, open to all EU Member States and Associated Countries investing in marine and maritime research. The overall aim of JPI Oceans is to pool national research efforts in order to make better use of Europe's public R&D resources. In doing so, JPI Oceans aims to add value by:
  •  avoiding fragmentation and unnecessary duplication
  •  planning common and flexible initiatives
  •  facilitating cooperation and foresighting
  •  establishing efficient mechanisms for interaction and knowledge transfer between the scientific community, industry & services, and policy makers at high level to more effectively solve the grand challenges.
Currently 18 countries are participating in JPI Oceans. More information on JPI Oceans on the website: www.jpi-oceans.eu
The JPI Oceans secretariat is looking for a motivated intern in support of its activities. The person will be hired by the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) and seconded to the JPI Oceans secretariat in Brussels.
Key responsibilities:
  •  Assist in the mapping of national research priorities and programmes in the marine and maritime field.
  •  Organization of events and workshops.
  •  Update the JPI Oceans website (both in terms of content as functionality)
  •  Assist in communication and outreach (reports, minutes, newsletter, etc.)
  •  Drafting of background documents for the JPI Oceans Management Board and Strategic Advisory Board
Requirements:
  •  Enrolment at a higher education institution for an academic degree in Marine or Maritime Sciences, International Relations, European Studies, International Law, Communication or related fields.
  •  Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English. Knowledge of French and other European languages is an asset.
  •  Self-motivated and able to take responsibility and initiative
  •  Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize information
  •  Good knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  •  Interest in national and EU research policy and marine and maritime research
VLIZ and JPI Oceans offer:
  •  The opportunity to work in an international organisation with a dynamic multi-cultural team
  •  Be part of a dynamic, fast-paced working environment with a team of highly skilled co-workers
To apply:
Please send your cover letter and CV to willem.demoor@vliz.be before 20 August. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Conditions:
  •  Please note that the internship is only open for students enrolled in a higher education institution. A contract signed by a higher education institution is necessary for the duration of the internship.
  •  Starting date: as soon as possible
  •  3-6 month duration
  •  Reimbursement: The internship is unpaid. Public transport costs will be reimbursed.
Location: Rue du Trône 130, 1050 Brussels

2013-2014 Massey University Masterate Scholarships in New Zealand

Massey University offers Masterate Scholarships and Masterate Scholarships for Maori Students are offered for the purpose of encouraging postgraduate research. The scholarships are open to persons who are enrolled or eligible to enrol full-time for the thesis research component of their Masters degree. Every scholarship shall be tenable at Massey University for a maximum period of 12 months devoted to full-time research. The tenure of every Masterate Scholarship shall commence either by 1 April (December round) or by 1 September (July round). The application deadline is 1st October 2013. 
Scholarship Description: Masterate Scholarships and Masterate Scholarships for Maori Students are offered for the purpose of encouraging postgraduate research at Massey University. The number of Masterate Scholarships awarded each year is discretionary and will be contingent on available funding. Up to two Masterate Scholarships for Maori Students will be awarded each year.
Except as otherwise provided in these regulations, every applicant shall, during the tenure of the scholarship, be enrolled as a full-time student of Massey University and shall pursue at Massey University an approved programme of research approved by the relevant Massey University College Academic Director for the Master’s degree. 
Study: Every applicant shall, during the tenure of the scholarship, be enrolled as a full-time student of Massey University and shall pursue at Massey University an approved programme of research approved by the relevant Massey University College Academic Director for the Master’s degree.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing postgraduate research degree level at Massey University.
Scholarship by: Massey University, New Zealand
Location: New Zealand and Overseas (Applicants intending to pursue part of the approved programme of research at a university or other approved institution overseas are required to inform the Scholarships Committee in writing of the intended overseas study period, with a statement of support for this plan by their supervisor). 
Eligibility: -The scholarships are open to persons who are enrolled or eligible to enrol full-time for the thesis research component of their Masters degree at Massey University. The research component must be 90 – 120 credits (this may comprise two research papers studied in consecutive semesters that constitute a single project overall). A full-time candidate will be expected to work 40 – 50 hours per week on their Masterate qualification. Part-time applicants are not eligible.
-Consideration will normally only be given to students with a GPA of 7.5 or better (on a 9 point scale). This is above an average grade of A-. 

Scholarship Open for: Maori and International Students can apply
Number of awards: The number of Masterate Scholarships awarded each year is discretionary and will be contingent on available funding. Up to two Masterate Scholarships for Maori Students will be awarded each year. 
Duration: Every scholarship shall be tenable at Massey University for a maximum period of 12 months devoted to full-time research. The tenure of every Masterate Scholarship shall commence either by 1 April (December round) or by 1 September (July round). No deferrals beyond these dates are permitted. 
Value: The value of the Masterate Scholarship and Masterate Scholarship for Maori Students shall be $15,000. The Scholarships Committee may reduce the value or amend the terms and conditions of a scholarship to meet the circumstances of individual applicants.
Notification:  Not Known. All applications are acknowledged by email. 
Apply: Applications may be downloaded and completed, or completed online.
Deadline: 1st October 2013
Further Information: http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/admission/scholarships-bursaries-awards/other-scholarships/search-results/search-results_home.cfm?scholarship_id=190&page=award_display

International Fellowships at Centre for Global Cooperation Research, University of Duisburg-Essen

The Center for Global Cooperation Research at University of Duisburg-Essen is inviting applications for international fellowships starting in April 2014. The Center will offer six to eight fellowships  for people working on “Culture“as a limit and/or a resource for global cooperation for a period of six to twelve months. The Center is especially interested in applications from the Global South. The Center would particularly encourage qualified women to apply. 
About Scholarship: The Käte Hamburger Kolleg / Centre for Global Cooperation Research invite applications for fellowships starting in April 2014. The Centre will offer six to eight fellowships across the four research units. The fellows will work at the Centre for a period of six to twelve months.
The fellowships entail office space in fully equipped offices and a competitive stipend commensurate with the applicant’s level of professional experience. The Centre is calling for people working on “Culture” as a limit and/or a resource for global cooperation.
Within this research topic, we intend to overcome ‘substantialist’ views of culture (as a civilization substance) as well as ‘residualist’ views (culture as a black box). The research question can be approached from different disciplinary angles and shall be elaborated in a multi- and interdisciplinary setting. 
Study: The Centre is calling for people working on “Culture” as a limit and/or a resource for global cooperation.
Course Level: Fellowships are offered for pursuing research programme.
Scholarship by: The Centre for Global Cooperation Research, an independent research institution of the University of Duisburg-Essen, sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Location: Germany 
Eligibility: Invited are applicants from behavioral sciences, anthropology, social sciences, history as well as cultural studies, but also practitioners from governance and non-governmental organizations, social movements and networks who would like to discuss their experiences in an academic framework. It offers a place for reflection and exchange for researchers from the social sciences, the natural sciences, and the humanities, as well as for selected practitioners from all regions of the world. The Centre looks in particular for researchers who are interested in:
a) trans- and interdisciplinary research
b) Critical and culturally diverse perspectives on global cooperation
c) Innovative methodological approaches and experimental ways to do and discuss their research
The Centre is especially interested in applications from the Global South. The Centre would particularly encourage qualified women to apply. 

Scholarship Open for: International applicants (the Centre is especially interested in applications from the Global South. The Centre would particularly encourage qualified women to apply) can apply for these fellowships. 
Number of awards: The Centre will offer six to eight fellowships across the four research units.
Duration: The fellows will work at the Centre for a period of six to twelve months. 
Value: The fellowships entail office space in fully equipped offices and a competitive stipend commensurate with the applicant’s level of professional experience.
Apply: Applications (in English language) should contain a cover letter, a CV, a list of publications, and a short presentation of the proposed research programme (3-5 pages) plus two or three respective publications. Please indicate for which period you would like to come and mention at which level (Postdoc, Fellow, Senior Fellow) you wish to apply. Please indicate to which research unit your research project might fit best. Applications should be emailed to fellowship-applications@gcr21.uni-due.de with the subject heading “Culture and Global Cooperation”. 
Deadline: 20 August 2013
Further Information: http://www.gcr21.org/fellows/how-to-become-a-fellow/call-for-applications/

Padma and Hari Harilela Scholarships in Australia, 2013

Bond University offers Padma and Hari Harilela scholarships for pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degree level in Australia. Applicants must demonstrate that they currently have extensive community involvement and contribution, as well as strong academic achievements. Domestic and international students can apply for these scholarships. Applicants must meet the prerequisites and the admissions entry standard for their chosen degree. 
About Scholarship: The Padma and Hari Harilela Scholarships award scholarships to outstanding students from around the globe, looking to study at either undergraduate or postgraduate level. These scholarships open the door to applicants with strong achievements in both community involvement and contribution, and academia. 
Study: Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the Bond University. Course Level: Undergraduate or postgraduate degree level
Scholarship by: Bond University, Australia Location: Australia 
Eligibility:-Available to Domestic and International students are applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
-Applicants must demonstrate that they currently have extensive community involvement and contribution, as well as strong academic achievements.
-Applicants must meet the prerequisites and the admissions entry standard for their chosen degree.
-Submission of a 500-word personal statement outlining the applicant’s community involvement and contribution, as well as personal attributes and academic achievements. 

Scholarship Open for: Domestic and International Students can apply for these scholarships. 
Duration: The Padma and Hari Harilela Scholarships are available to commencing students in any of Bond’s three semesters. 
Value: -$5,000.00 cash bursaries awarded to domestic students in their first and second year of studying at Bond ($10,000.00 in total)
-$7,500.00 cash bursaries awarded to international students in their first and second year of studying at Bond ($15,000.00 in total). 

Selection criteria:  Individual applications will be assessed for entry into Bond University and the personal statement will be assessed against the criteria. Students must meet all eligibility points stated in order to apply for a scholarship. 
Apply: A Bond University Scholarship Application is considered an application to study at Bond University. Applicant will not be required to complete a separate application form for entry into your chosen program. All scholarship applications must be lodged online using the Bond University Application Form. 
Deadline: Bond University’s scholarships for Australian and International applicants who are not currently studying in Year 12 are open on a semesterly basis. Applications will close 4 weeks before the start of semester for domestic students and 8 weeks before the start of a semester for international students. 
Further Information: http://www.bond.edu.au/study-at-bond/scholarships/BD3_010606

International Graduate Scholarships at Australian National University in Australia, 2014

ANU College of Business and Economics is offering graduate scholarships for International students to pursue graduate diploma or masters by coursework program. Up to 10 scholarships are available and cover for international students. The scholarship is tenable for up to one year of a Graduate Diploma or Masters program offered by the ANU College of Business and Economics. The application deadline is 6th December.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided for the degrees in the College of Business and Economics at Australian National University, Australia. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing graduate diploma or masters by coursework program with the ANU College of Business & Economics. Scholarship Provider: ANU College of Business and Economics Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility: To be eligible for the ANU College of Business and Economics International Graduate Scholarship, applicants:
-Must be an International Student
-Must have applied for a Graduate Diploma or Masters by coursework program with the ANU College of Business & Economics
-Must be a commencing student in a Graduate Diploma or Masters by coursework program within the ANU College of Business and Economics for the first time.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: Each year the ANU College of Business and Economics (the College) may award up to ten (10) half tuition scholarships known as the College of Business and Economics International Graduate Scholarship (“the Scholarship”). The Scholarships are highly competitive awards available for international students (“the scholar/s”) who are applying for admission to a Graduate Diploma or Masters coursework program offered by the College for the first time. One scholarship will be awarded to a student from Latin America, Europe, Asia, South East Asia and Eurasia while the remaining five scholarships will be open to applicants from all regions of the world. The Scholarship may be offered in either first or second semester, as defined in the University Calendar.
Number of award(s): Ten scholarships are offered.
Duration of award(s): The scholarship is tenable for up to one year of a Graduate Diploma or Masters program offered by the ANU College of Business and Economics.
What does it cover? The Scholarship provides sponsorship for half (50%) of the international student tuition fee for the first year of study. The Scholarship does not cover any application and deposit fee, the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) premium, fares to and from Australia, the payment of reading and study materials, living expenses, accommodation, services and amenities fee, or any other costs associated with studying.
Selection criteria: The scholarships will be awarded on-
-Academic merit
-Program of choice
-Country of citizenship

Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 6th December.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

INSEAD Alumni Fund Diversity Scholarship from Developing Countries, 2014

Each year, the INSEAD Alumni Fund (IAF) is funding Diversity need based scholarships at INSEAD campuses. Scholarship supports outstanding men and women professionals to pursue MBA studies. Emerging/developing country applicants can apply for this MBA scholarship. Several awards will be awarded which covers up to €10,000 amount. Send essay and application form via online by 22 August 2013.
About Scholarship: The INSEAD Alumni Fund (IAF), created in 1977, raises funds from alumni for INSEAD’s development. One area of alumni support is for scholarships to underwrite the breadth of diversity of participants in the programme: country of origin, academic and professional background, gender etc. The IAF Diversity scholarships support INSEAD’s commitment to bringing outstanding men and women professionals from emerging/developing countries to the MBA programme, especially those who may have difficulty affording it. A major source of funding for the IAF Diversity Scholarships is from Class Reunion Gifts made to the School when classes return to campus every five years. The recipients of IAF Diversity Scholarships may expect alumni to actively encourage them to make their own contribution to the Alumni Fund in the future.
Study: This scholarship is awarded in business administration at INSEAD campuses. Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing Masters Degree level at INSEAD campuses. Scholarship Provider: The INSEAD Alumni Fund (IAF) Scholarship can be taken at: INSEAD campuses 
Eligibility: Several awards will be allocated per class to candidates who can justify the difficulty in raising sufficient finances for their studies at INSEAD. Preference will be given to candidates residing in emerging/developing countries.
Scholarship Open for: Applicants residing in emerging/developing countries are eligible for this MBA scholarship.
Number of awards: Several awards will be allocated per class to candidates.
What does it cover? The scholarship covers up to €10,000.
Selection Criteria: The group of need-based scholarships are primarily focused on emerging and developing markets. Therefore, when reviewing these scholarship applications, financial need is the main criterion.
Notification: For the December Class, scholarship decisions for Rounds 1 and 2 will be communicated by e-mail from mid to late October and for Round 3 by the end of October. 
Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Deadline: The deadline for applications 22 August each year for the December Class (starts in January).
Further Information: http://mba.insead.edu/schlmgmt/dsp_schl_info.cfm?schlcode=ZA1

Monday 29 July 2013

Internship in the Network Services Unit Transparency Internatinoal

The Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S) is seeking a highly motivated intern to support the work of its newly established Network Services Unit.
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 Network Services Unit supports the TI Movement in achieving the strategic goals set out in its TI Strategy 2015 by coordinating implementation of a global Institutional Network Strengthening Programme as well as other initiatives aimed at enhancing Movement capacity at national and international level.
Main function: Assisting the Network Services Unit in the preparation, implementation and review of activities related to TI’s Institutional Network Strengthening and Resource Mobilisation and Sustainability Programmes
Starting date: as soon as possible
Duration: 6 months
Department: Network Services Unit / Network, Chapters and Programmes Group
Remuneration: EUR 450 (according to the German labour and social security law)
Location: Berlin, Germany

Key tasks:
  •  Supporting initiatives coordinated by the Network Services Unit, including
o a learning review of a multi-country “fundraising mentoring” project
o a multi-country “executive leadership” pilot project
o a range of ‘small grant capacity development projects’ currently implemented by TI chapters
o a platform to share existing fundraising resources with TI chapters via the TI intranet

  •  Supporting the (logistical) preparation of related international workshops and meetings
  •  Assisting with programme-related communications work, including news bulletins or intranet updates
  •  Providing general administrative assistance in day-to-day operations (incl. financial management)
Knowledge, experience, interests and skills:
  •  Some prior office experience, including good knowledge of MS Word applications (essential), ideally gained in a national or international NGO environment
  •  Some prior experience related to event organisation, making international travel arrangements etc.
  •  Some knowledge/ previous experience of project management and the concepts of organisational development and sustainability, fundraising/ resource mobilisation; and monitoring, evaluation and learning
  •  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including fluency (written and spoken) in English, with knowledge of Spanish and/ or French a distinct advantage
  •  Strong commitment to the mission and values of Transparency International
  •  University degree (undergraduate or postgraduate) in a related field
How to apply
To apply for this internship please send a maximum one page cover letter and a maximum two page CV by email to networkservices-internship@transparency.org

The closing date for applications is 11 August 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: www.transparency.org/whoweare/work