ENPA – European Newspaper Publishers’ Association Brussels, Belgium

ENPA is looking for a native English-speaking intern to provide communications support at the association’s offices in Brussels from April 2014 for up to 6 months to help our communications output and with the organisation of forthcoming events.

Tasks:

• Support effective communication strategies and activities;
• Contribute to work on forthcoming ENPA publications and surveys;
• Help with the organisation’s electronic newsletter for members.
• Updating the organisation’s website and social media feeds;
• elp with preparing and distributing press releases;
• Contribute to ENPA’s organisational work, such as helping to prepare meetings and manage events;
• Assist ENPA advisors with research to support lobbying priorities.

Qualifications:

• Candidate should be a native English speaker with very good written and verbal communication skills;
• The person should have a background in communications/media studies/market research and have a strong interest be in EU media policies;
• Strong IT skills (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, social media);
• The candidate should be well organised and able to work efficiently;
• Knowledge of EU policies and institutions is an advantage.

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Source : http://www.eurobrussels.com/job_display/89976/Communications_Internship_ENPA_European_Newspaper_Publishers_Association_Brussels_Belgium

Intern, Economics and Climate ECF - European Climate Foundation

About the European Climate Foundation (ECF)

The European Climate Foundation was established in 2008 as a major philanthropic initiative to promote climate and energy policies that greatly reduce Europe’s greenhouse gas emissions and to help Europe play a stronger international leadership role to mitigate climate change. The ECF is part of the international ClimateWorks Network that shares goals, strategies, and resources to address the global challenge of climate change mitigation with a global network of aligned organizations.

For more information, please visit www.europeanclimate.org.

Job Description

The ECF has recently launched the Low Carbon Economy Initiative, which is supported by the ECF’s Chief Economist, based in Berlin. Its main objective is to develop a better understanding of the economic dimension of climate change and climate policies. In this sense, the goal is to build a bridge between conventional economics and climate economics, e.g. to analyze the impact of climate policies on competitiveness or to develop economic and statistical tools to better understand the interactions between climate and the economy.

The ECF is therefore offering an internship for six months – possibly extendible to 12 – starting as soon as possible. The selected candidate will be based in Berlin and will work closely and actively with the Chief Economist on a range of tasks:

Content tasks:

• Support the low carbon economy agenda;
• Research and writing up of regular notes and reports – as needed;
• Data research and statistical treatment;
• Conceptual assistance for workshops etc.;
• Attending events;
• Bring economists and climate experts together.

Administrative tasks:

• Helping with travel bookings;
• Helping with event and meeting organisation;
• Helping with project administration;
• Help in preparation of presentations;
• Budget management support.

The ideal candidate should embody the following professional qualifications and attributes:

• Relevant work experience and academic background in applied economics, macroeconomic empirical research and basic statistics;
• Good knowledge of the main energy and climate issues. German native speaker level, fluency in English, other foreign languages an asset;
• Good communication skills;
• Proven ability to work well under pressure, take initiative and be a creative problem-solver;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Strong administrative and computer skills (PowerPoint, Excel).

We offer an intellectually challenging position with great possibilities for professional development and an excellent work atmosphere.

• Start date: As soon as possible;
• Duration: six months, extendible to 12 for the right candidate;
• Compensation: similar to that of internships in European institutions (Commission, Council and Parliament);
• Workplace: Berlin (Candidates must be in possession of work permit for Germany in case applicable).

If you are interested, please send a CV and short covering letter to the attention of Nicole Smit to employment@europeanclimate.org as soon as possible.
The closing date for receiving applications is 13 April 2014. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
When applying, please type the position Intern, Economics and Climate, followed by your last & first name as the subject line of your email. Telephone calls will not be transferred to the recruitment team.

Internship in EU policies Regioeuropa

REGIOEUROPA is a regional representation office in Brussels. It represents Greek regional and local authorities and is looking to recruit a "stagiaire".
Required qualifications:

• University degree is required or post graduate studies title
• Excellent verbal and written communication ability in Greek language
• Good capability of communication in English and French or German language
• Knowledge of the EU policies
• Demonstrate initiative, creativity, flexibility and capacity for acquiring extensive knowledge
• A traineeship experience in one EU institution will be appreciated.

Please send your CV to:
Mr Athanassios GOUMAS
REGIOEUROPA
38 rue d' Arlon
B-1000 BRUXELLES
e-mail: regioeuropa@skynet.be
http://www.regioeuropa.net

2014 POGO Fellowships for On-Board Training on AMT Cruise in UK

Partnership for Observation of the Global Oceans (POGO) is offering a special visiting fellowship for on-board training on an Atlantic Meridional Transect (AMT) Cruise. Fellowships are available scientists, technicians, graduate students (PhD/MSc), postdoctoral fellows involved in oceanographic work at centres in developing countries and countries with economies in transition. Fellowship will be awarded for a period of two months (12th August to 28th November 2014). The selected candidate will have the opportunity to visit Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) in the UK, for one month prior to the start of the cruise to participate in cruise preparation and planning; to go on the cruise.
About Scholarship: The Partnership for Observation of the Global Oceans (POGO) announces a special Fellowship for on-board training on an Atlantic Meridional Transect (AMT) Cruise. One berth has been reserved on the next AMT cruise (AMT-24) for the selected candidate. The programme is designed to promote training and capacity building leading towards a global observation scheme for the oceans. This initiative is now in its seventh year and has proved to be a very successful training programme providing hands-on, sea-going experience to young scientists from developing countries, and the opportunity to be involved in an internationally renowned scientific programme. This fellowship programme is open to scientists, technicians, graduate students (PhD/MSc) and post-doctoral fellows involved in oceanographic work at centres in developing countries and countries with economies in transition.  
Study: The programme is designed to promote training and capacity building leading towards a global observation scheme for the oceans. These are the priority areas for this special fellowship, and the selected POGO Fellow should have a scientific interest in one of these areas of work: Mesozooplankton production in the Atlantic Ocean, Unveiling diurnal rhythms in Atlantic microbes, Radiometric classification of the AMT bio-optical provinces, Phytoplankton community composition, photosynthesis and primary production. Course Level: Fellowships is available for on-board training on an Atlantic Meridional Transect (AMT) Cruise to scientists, technicians, graduate students (PhD/MSc), postdoctoral fellows involved in oceanographic work at centres in developing countries and countries with economies in transition. Scholarship Provide: Partnership for Observation of the Global Oceans (POGO) Scholarship can be taken at: UK (Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) and Atlantic Meridional Transect (AMT))
Eligibility: This fellowship programme is open to scientists, technicians, graduate students (PhD/MSc) and post-doctoral fellows involved in oceanographic work at centres in developing countries and countries with economies in transition.
Scholarship Open for: These POGO fellowships are open for following developing countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African, Republic Chad, Chile, People’s Republic of China, Colombia, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Costa Rica , Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, The Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Indonesia, India, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico,  Federated States of Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Samoa, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint- Vincent and the Grenadines, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Duration: Fellowship will be awarded for a period of two months (12th August to 28th November 2014). Candidates should be available to participate for the full period.
Value: The fellowship will provide the costs of a round-trip ticket between the home institute of the trainee and Plymouth; subsistence allowance for up to two months’ stay in the UK depending on the particulars of the proposed training (at a rate of 925 GBP per month, normally for one month before the cruise and one month after the cruise); the flight back from the Falkland Islands; accommodation in UK (to join ship); accommodation in the Falkland Islands (on leaving ship); ship messing fee; seafaring medical and sea survival course. The trainee’s institute will bear all expenses incurred by the fellow in his/her own nation (domestic travel, visa costs, etc.), and the host institute (PML) will waive any bench fees that they may normally charge trainees.
Selection Criteria: Representatives from POGO and AMT will review the applications. In their decision-making, the Selection Committee will consider the following points:
- Quality of the application;
- Curriculum of the applicant;
- Evidence that the training will lead to capacity-building with potential lasting impact on regional observations.
Notification: All applicants will be informed of the decision within two months of the deadline.
Apply: In the first instance, applicants should e-mail one of the PIs listed above with a short CV and a statement of interest outlining their current research and what they hope to gain from the training. They may also be encouraged to submit a project outline to the prospective supervisor. Based on the information submitted by the applicant, the PI will decide if their profile is suitable for the project, and if so will issue an acceptance letter. Only when the acceptance letter has been obtained from the prospective host supervisor can the application be submitted. Fellowship applicants should complete and submit electronically the application form, together with a recommendation letter from the parent supervisor and a letter of acceptance from the prospective host supervisor. Only the parent supervisor recommendation letter needs to be submitted as a hard copy. If short-listed, the candidate might be asked to undergo an informal telephone interview to evaluate his/her level of English. Please send electronic versions of completed applications and attachments by e-mail to pogoadmin-at-pml.ac.uk. In addition, mail signed original parent supervisor recommendation letter.
Deadline: The deadline for applications for the 2014 fellowship is Wednesday 16th April 2014 (the prospective supervisor should be contacted as soon as possible and no later than Friday 4th April).
Further Information: http://www.ocean-partners.org/training-and-education/research-cruise-training/pogo-amt-fellowships

PhD Studentships in Business Administration at University of Gothenburg, Sweden

The Department of Business Administration, School of Business, Economics and Law at University of Gothenburg provides PhD studentship in the area of Business Administration. Qualified and motivated individuals are required for these four PhD Studentships. A PhD studentship entails full-time work. Departmental duties may amount to a maximum of 20% of full time spread over the period of study. Applications should be submitted till 1 April 2014.
About Scholarship: Applications are invited for four full time PhD positions in The Department of Business Administration, School of Business, Economics and Law at at University of Gothenburg in Sweden. An employed doctoral student should primarily devote themselves to their own education. Only a person who is being admitted or already has been admitted to a third-cycle programme may be employed as a doctoral student.
Study: Studentship is awarded in the field of Business Administration. Course Level: Studentship is available for pursuing a PhD degree. Scholarship Provider: University of Gothenburg Scholarship can be taken at: Sweden Accreditation: Swedish business school that holds accreditation from AMBA.
Eligibility: The applicant must meet both the “General entry requirements” and the “Specific entry requirements”.
To meet the “general entry requirements” the applicant must have:
- a degree awarded at second-cycle (advanced level), or
- completed studies worth at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits are awarded at second-cycle level (advanced level), or
- an equivalent level of knowledge acquired in Sweden or in another country.
To meet the “specific entry requirements” the applicant must have at least 90 higher education credits in Business Administration or have equivalent qualifications.
Scholarship Open for: Swedish and international students are eligible to apply.
Number of awards: Four PhD studentships are available.
Duration: This PhD studentship is available for the period of four years.
Value: PhD studentships cover fixed-term employment.
Selection Criteria: The candidates will be evaluated on their ability to benefit from and utilize the research training. The selection of candidates will be based on an overall assessment of submitted documents.
Apply: The mode of applying is online. The application shall include the following items:
- CV, curriculum vitae.
- A complete, signed and dated application form for admission to third-cycle studies in Business Administration, which can be downloaded.
- Certified copies of transcripts/academic records/ Diploma/Degree from university/college specifying general and specific entry requirements.
- An outline of the research area you are interested in (max five pages).
- One copy of your Master thesis in Business Administration or comparable academic thesis.
- Two letters of recommendation and contact information of reference persons.
Deadline: The application deadline is 1 April 2014.
Further Information: http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/announcements-in-the-job-application-portal/?languageId=0&disableRedirect=true&id=19144&Dnr=584329&Type=E

2014 Sorbonne Paris Cite – PhD Fellowships for International Students in France

Sorbonne Paris Cité – College of Doctoral Schools is offering PhD fellowships for international students. In 2014 20 PhD fellowships are offered in all disciplines for students coming from all regions of the world. The candidate should provide a transcript of his / her first and second year masters studies. The application deadline is 1st April, 2014.
About Scholarship: Sorbonne Paris Cité is a higher education and research consortium established in 2010 and bringing together four Parisian universities and four higher education and research institutes: Université Sorbonne Nouvelle – Paris 3, Université Paris Descartes (Paris 5), Université Paris Diderot (Paris 7), Université Paris 13, Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris (IPGP: Paris Earth Science Institute), Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales (INALCO: National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations), Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po: Paris Institute of Political Science) and Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Santé Publique (EHESP: School of Public Health). In 2014, Sorbonne Paris Cité is offering 20 PhD fellowships in all disciplines for students coming from all regions of the world.
Study: Scholarships are provided for PhD in Humanities, arts, literature and languages; life and health sciences; exact sciences and engineering; social sciences and public policy. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing PhD degree level at Parisian universities. Scholarship Provider: Sorbonne Paris Cité – College of Doctoral Schools Scholarship can be taken at: France Accreditation: Sorbonne Paris Cité is a higher education and research consortium established in 2010 and bringing together four Parisian universities and four higher education and research institutes.
Eligibility: - Students coming from all regions of the world
- The candidate should describe the project  mentioning in particular the project’s objective, the scientific, social and societal context, the expected impact, the projected research program
- The candidate should explain (in French or English, 2 pages max.), his / her motivation for the project under consideration, the previously obtained scientific as well as transverse skills or those projected to be acquired during the project as well as the long term career project after the PhD
- Candidate should provide detailed summary of the higher education experience, including a description of the research projects carried out by the candidate
- the candidate should provide a transcript of his / her first and second year masters studies.
Scholarship Open for: International Students can apply for these scholarships.
Number of awards: In 2014, Sorbonne Paris Cité is offering 20 PhD fellowships in all disciplines for students coming from all regions of the world.
Selection criteria: The CV of the PhD advisor(s) (French or English, 2 pages max.) should include a list of the most significant publications relevant to the research subject.
Apply: The mode of applying is electronically.
Deadline: The application deadline is 1st April, 2014.
Further Information: http://www.sciencespo.fr/ecole-doctorale/fr/content/sorbonne-paris-cite-college-doctoral-schools

2014-2015 PhD Scholarships in Economics for International Students in Italy

Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies together with the University of Strasbourg is providing doctoral scholarship program in Economics for international students for the academic year 2014-2015. Current undergraduate scholars who will be provided such a degree before October 1, 2014, are also encouraged to apply. Four positions of 4 years grants will be offered. Applications should be submitted till May 7, 2014.
About Scholarship: Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies (thereafter, the “School”), together with the University of Strasbourg, announces international doctoral scholarship program in Economics for the academic year 2014-2015. The scholarship amount offers € 14.000 (gross amount) per year along with free lunches at the school’s canteen and campus facilities.
Study Subject: Scholarships are offered in the field of Economics. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing PhD degree. Scholarship Provider: Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies (thereafter, the “School”) and the University of Strasbourg. Scholarship can be taken at: Italy
Eligibility: Candidates must fulfill the following essential requirements:
- Applicants, with no restriction on nationality, must hold a Master of Science (M.Sc.) or a Master of Arts (M.A.) or equivalent title.
- Current undergraduate students who will be awarded such a degree before October 1, 2014, may also apply. In this case, a successful application will be conditional to the subsequent completion of the degree and the transmission to the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna of adequate documentation, also in electronic form, no later than October 1, 2014.
Scholarship Open for: International students are eligible to apply for these doctoral scholarships.
Number of awards: Four positions will be available under this scholarship.
Duration: These PhD scholarships are offered for four years.
Value: The scholarship is amounting to € 14.000 (gross amount) per year + free lunches at the school’s canteen + Campus facilities. The Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna may also admit eligible candidates without grants. They will take part in the programme at their own expenses but they will not have to pay any tuition fee.
Selection Criteria: Selection of candidates will be based upon the assessment of all the submitted documents and publications.
Notification: Ranking List of eligible candidates published no later than June 11, 2014.
Apply: Candidates are requested to apply online. In case of problems with the online application, please contact Ph.D. Administration Office (e-mail: info-phdeconomics-at-sssup.it).
Required documentation:
a) the copy of a valid identity document. Non-UE applicants will have to provide a photocopy of their passport;
b) the complete Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum covering scientific training, professional experiences, publications and all other information that might help in the evaluation of the candidate;
c) the academic record with the full list of courses and grades (in English, French or Italian);
d) the copy of the Master thesis, when applicable (or a copy of its abstract in English or in French or in Italian), and a copy of any other publication that they deem suitable (works written in languages other than Italian, English, or French must be accompanied by a summary in one of the above languages);
e) the copy of a Research Project, of no more than 2.500 words, which describes the research activities that applicants would like to perform during the Ph.D. course. The candidate may freely opt to change his/her research topics during the postgraduate program. However, the research project offers an indication of the research interests and is an important element for the evaluation of the potential of the candidate;
f) At least two recommendation letters written and signed by faculty members or other academics who had the opportunity to assess the applicant’s work during his/her university studies are required. These letters must be sent directly via e-mail by the referees to the following address info-phdeconomics-at-sssup.it, before the deadline of May 7. In the subject line of the email there should be written the surname and name of the candidate. E-mails that do not satisfy this requirement may not be taken into account.
Deadline: The application deadline is May 7, 2014.
Further Information: http://www.sssup.it/ist_context.jsp?ID_LINK=3160&area=199

2014 Santander International Scholarships at University of Lincoln in UK

University of Lincoln is offering Santander International Scholarships to support-high achieving students from Latin America, North America or Spain in their first year of study. There will be four £5,000 scholarships awarded in 2014. Two scholarships are available for eligible applicants from the BSc (Hons) Chemistry programme and two for qualifying students on other undergraduate courses at the University of Lincoln in 2014. Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate exceptional academic achievement. The deadline for applications is 31^st May 2014.
About Scholarship: Santander International Scholarships support-high achieving students from Latin America, North America or Spain in their first year of study. The awards will be presented to eligible international students with the highest academic qualifications. Successful scholarship winners will be selected by the University of Lincoln’s International Office on application to the University.
Study: Scholarships are awarded for BSc (Hons) Chemistry programme or any other undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate programme. Scholarship Provider: University of Lincoln Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
-The Santander International Scholarships will be awarded to Latin American students in the first instance on the basis of academic performance. This will take account of grade point averages and (where relevant) portfolios of work
-Where four scholarships cannot be awarded on this basis, North American and Spanish students will be considered for eligibility
-To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be domiciled in the countries covered by the Santander Universities Global Division scheme.
Scholarship Open for: Students from Latin America, North America or Spain can apply for these scholarships.
Number of awards: Four international scholarships will be offered. Two scholarships are available for eligible applicants from the BSc (Hons) Chemistry programme and two for qualifying students on other undergraduate courses at the University of Lincoln in 2014.
Duration: The scholarships will be awarded for one year only.
Value: In September 2014 the scholarships will be allocated as follows:
-Two £5,000 scholarships will be available to qualifying applicants from the BSc (Hons) Chemistry programme
-Two £5,000 scholarships will be available to qualifying applicants from any other undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln, with the exception of courses based in the Lincoln Business School
Selection Criteria: Applications are sorted by academic achievement and considered initially by staff in the International Office. Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate exceptional academic achievement. Recipients of the Santander International Scholarship will be selected after assessment by the International Office on application to the University. The International Office will seek appropriate academic advice when selecting the recipients of the scholarships. Financial circumstances will not be taken into account.
Apply: There is no separate application form. Students shall successfully apply for admission onto an undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln in the year of admission and shall receive and firmly accept an academic offer of a place. If the offer is conditional, the student will need to fulfil the terms of his/her offer in order to qualify for the scholarship.
Deadline: The application deadline is 31^st May 2014.
Further Information: http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studyatlincoln/undergraduatecourses/feesandfunding/scholarships/santandertcs/

Internship : International Justice Program

The International Justice (“IJ”) Program of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) advises and operationalizes HRW’s activities on a range of issues relating to accountability in international criminal fora, devises strategies to obtain justice, and produces written materials to implement those strategies.

The IJ Program intern will primarily focus on monitoring international criminal law developments in targeted country situations and carrying out research on issues of international justice. Ideally, the intern would start in mid-June and commit a minimum of four months, although six months is preferable.
This internship is unpaid. Some lunch and local travel costs may be reimbursed as pre-approved by HRW and in accordance with HRW policy. Students are often able to arrange academic credit, as HRW internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by the HRW staff, interaction with other international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials, and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings and special events relating to human rights. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.

Qualifications:

This internship is open : to law students, law graduates, and graduate and undergraduate students with expertise in international criminal law. Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated, and reliable with a strong proven interest in international human rights and/or international criminal law. Knowledge of universal jurisdiction is desirable. Strong writing skills, knowledge of French, and excellent English are essential. Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, internet applications) are required.

Please apply as soon as possible or by 15 April.

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Source : http://www.eurobrussels.com/job_display/89924/Internship_International_Justice_Program_HRW_Human_Rights_Watch_Brussels_Belgium

2014 Ferguson Foundation MSc Scholarships at Aston University in UK

The Aston School of Life & Health Sciences is offering MSc scholarships for the students of Africa and South America. The scholarships are available to students applying to on campus programmes offered in the School of Life & Health Sciences. 10 scholarships will be awarded. If successful, you will have to contribute £3,000 (approx) towards your MSc tuition fees. Please note you will be required to provide evidence to the UKBA that you have the £3,000 plus living costs. The application deadline is 31st March 2014.
About Scholarship: The School of Life & Health Sciences is offering 10 scholarships to students from Africa and South America. Scholarships are supported by the Ferguson Foundation which is dedicated to improving educational opportunities for students who would not otherwise be able to consider study in the UK. The scholarships are available to students applying to on campus programmes offered in the School of Life & Health Sciences.
Study: Scholarships are awarded for MSc in Biomedical Sciences, Drug Delivery, Occupational Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Molecular Pharmaceutics, Health Psychology and Cognitive Neurosciences within the School of Life & Health Sciences. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing master degree level. Scholarship Provider: Ferguson Foundation Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
-Be a National from an African or South American country;
-The scholarships are available to students applying to on campus programmes offered in the School of Life & Health Sciences.
Scholarship Open for: Students of Africa and South America can apply for these MSc scholarships.
Number of awards: 10
Value: If successful, you will have to contribute £3,000 (approx) towards your MSc tuition fees. Please note you will be required to provide evidence to the UKBA that you have the £3,000 plus living costs.
Apply: Submit a concise 1,000-1,500 word essay explaining how you and your home country will benefit from the skills and knowledge you will acquire in the MSc course you have applied for. You must submit an application for one of the above programmes prior to deadline. Please then email the essay to lhspgt-at-aston.ac.uk and include your full name and student number.
Deadline: The application deadline is 31st March 2014.
Further Information: http://www.aston.ac.uk/international-students/finance/internal-scholarships/

2014 International Academic Excellence Awards at University of Glasgow in UK

The School of Engineering of University of Glasgow is offering academic excellence awards for international students. The awards are available for pursuing master degree programme. Six academic excellence awards will be awarded. The value of each award is £2,000.  Applications will be assessed on academic merit. Application should be submitted till 31 March 2014.
About Scholarship: The School of Engineering is pleased to offer prestigious International Academic Excellence Awards for study on a Masters programme listed within the current Engineering portfolio.
Study: Awards are awarded within the School of Engineering (Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering & Management, Aerospace Systems, Civil Engineering & Management, Computer Systems Engineering, Electronics & Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Electrical Engineering & Management, Electronics Design, Embedded Electronic Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering & Management, Mechatronics, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Product Design Engineering, Software Engineering, Structural Engineering & Mechanics, Sustainable Energy, Telecommunication Electronics). Course Level: Awards are available for pursuing master degree at University of Glasgow. Scholarship Provider: The School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, UK Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: All international applicants who have an unconditional offer and have completed the application form by 31st March 2014. Applications will be assessed on academic merit.
Scholarship Open for: Students of Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra ,Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Burkina, Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon ,Canada ,Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile ,China, Colombia, Comoros ,Congo, Congo Democratic Republic of, Costa Rica, Cote d’Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, East Timor ,Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial, Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti ,Honduras, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan ,Kenya, Kiribati, Korea North, Korea South, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique,  Myanmar(Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama,  Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, The Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Rwanda, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe can apply for these academic excellence awards.
Number of award(s): Six academic excellence awards will be awarded.
Value: The value of each award is £2,000.
Selection Criteria: Applications will be assessed on academic merit.
Apply: Download the application form and return it to eng-csa-at-glasgow.ac.uk
Deadline: The application deadline is 31 March 2014.
Further Information: http://www.gla.ac.uk/t4/international/files/forms/scholarships/view_scholarships.php?scholarship_ID=104#current_programmes

Legal intern Insurance Europe

Function
The intern’s tasks will include:

• Monitors EU policy initiatives in the non-life insurance domain (e.g. motor, natural catastrophes, general liability) and assists with the legal analysis of topics of relevance to the non-life insurance market;
• Synthesises internal stakeholders’ feedback and supports the development of papers that reflect the industry views on a range of technical or political issues to the non-life insurance domain;
• Supports the working groups and committee meetings;
• Other day-to-day duties as assigned.

Profile

• University degree in law;
• Strong analytical and organisational skills;
• Team-player;
• Proactive;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
• Knowledge of the insurance industry an asset;
• Proficiency in English.

To apply, please send a mail to Koen Ameye with your CV and cover letter: hr@insuranceeurope.eu

2014 Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellowships for German and International Researchers in Germany

Applications are invited for Humboldt postdoctoral fellowships available for German and international researchers. Up to six temporary positions are offered, starting August 1, 2014. Funding is provided for up to three years and will end no later than October 31, 2017. Applications from all disciplines are welcome. Half of the fellowships are awarded to women. Applicants are selected on the basis of their previous academic achievements, their postdoctoral project proposal and their international network of contacts. Application deadline is April 1, 2014.
About Scholarship: This funding line offers up to three-year postdoctoral positions at Humboldt-Universität to outstanding young researchers who have completed their PhD. During this time, the postdoctoral fellows have the opportunity to extend and refine their academic profile. They conduct a research project of high academic quality and originality in cooperation with partners at Humboldt-Universität and, where relevant, their non-university partners.
Study: Researchers are required to submit a proposal for a postdoctoral research project of high academic quality and originality. This project will be implemented during their stay at Humboldt?Universität and will give successful applicants the opportunity to extend and refine their academic profile. The proposed project should fit well with the existing research portfolio of Humboldt-University. Course Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing postdoctoral research programme at Humboldt University. Scholarship Provider: German federal and state governments’ Excellence Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility: Excellent postdoctoral researchers from Germany and abroad who are not yet affiliated with the Humboldt-University are invited to submit applications. Applications from all disciplines are welcome. Half of the fellowships are awarded to women.
Scholarship Open for: German and international applicants can apply for these Humboldt postdoctoral fellowships.
Number of awards: Up to six temporary positions (public sector pay scale 13, full time) will be offered. Half of the fellowships are awarded to women.
Duration: Funding is provided for up to three years and will end no later than October 31, 2017.
Value: Candidates selected for Humboldt Post-Doc Fellowships are temporarily employed as research assistants at Humboldt-University of Berlin, in accordance with the pay scale specified in E 13 TV-L HU. The specific pay grade within salary group 13 one is assigned to, depends on the length of one’s previous employment in the public sector. The Humboldt Post-Doc Fellowship – as opposed to a scholarship, for example – provides you with pension, long-term care and unemployment insurance, but you are also required to pay taxes.
Selection Criteria: Candidates will be selected on the basis of their previous academic achievements, their postdoctoral project proposal, and their international network of contacts.
Apply: Applications will be accepted either via an online application tool or in printed version sent via post. Applications should include the following documents:
-a completed application form
-an academic curriculum vitae in tabular form
-a short overview about the international academic experience
-a list of publications
-copies of certificates (M.A. or equivalent and PhD certificate)
-a description of the postdoctoral project, including main research objectives (max. 5,000 characters)
-one key publication from the last two years (research or review article, lecture, book chapter)
-one letter of recommendation* preferably from your PhD advisor
-one statement by your prospective host institution at Humboldt Universität zu Berlin
Deadline: The application deadline is April 1, 2014.
Further Information: http://humboldt-graduate-school.de/foerderlinien-der-exzellenzinitiative-en/humboldt-post-doc-fellowship-en

KODAK Student Scholarship Award for International Students, 2014

Each year Kodak student scholarship award are offered for the students of worldwide colleges and universities. The scholarships are for students of film or film production at the undergraduate or graduate levels in a degree or diploma program. Each award will include a cash tuition prize along with KODAK film product grants to assist recipients with future projects. Each institution may nominate up to two students each year for the award. For applying to these awards, entries must be postmarked by May 16th, 2014.
Study Subject (s): Scholarship is available for the students of participating worldwide colleges and universities that offer a degree or diploma program in film and film production. Course Level: Scholarship is for university or college students of film or film production at the undergraduate or graduate levels in a degree or diploma program. Scholarship Provider: Kodak Limited Scholarship can be taken at: Participating worldwide colleges and universities.
Eligibility:
-Entries must be completed works that communicate a story or theme in some fashion — no clips or short vignettes.
-Eligible institutions are colleges and universities in the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belize, Benelux, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Guyana, Haiti, Hungary, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russian Federation, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Surinam, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay and Venezuela.
-College student nominees must be full time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in the 2013 – 2014 academic year and planning to enroll for the 2014 – 2015 academic year in a film school’s degree or diploma program.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of eligible colleges and universities in the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belize, Benelux, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Guyana, Haiti, Hungary, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russian Federation, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Surinam, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay and Venezuela can apply for this KODAK Student Scholarship Award.
Scholarship Description: Once again there will be a Student Cinematography Scholarship Award, in addition to a Student Scholarship Award. Each award will include a cash tuition prize along with KODAK Film Product grants to assist recipients with future projects. Participating worldwide colleges and universities that offer a degree or diploma program in film, film production, or cinematography may nominate up to two students each year for consideration for the KODAK Student Scholarship Award and one cinematography student each year for consideration for the KODAK Student Cinematography Scholarship Award. The cinematography student nominee may also be nominated for the KODAK Student Scholarship Award.
Number of award(s): Each institution may nominate up to two students each year for consideration for the KODAK Student Scholarship Award.
What does it cover?
-Gold: $4,000 Scholarship Tuition Award and $5,000 KODAK Motion Picture Product Grant
-Silver: $3,000 Scholarship Tuition Award and $4,000 KODAK Motion Picture Product Grant
-Bronze: $2,000 Scholarship Tuition Award and $3,000 KODAK Motion Picture Product Grant.
Selection Criteria: A Blue Ribbon Jury will evaluate all final selections. The jury will consist of one individual from Kodak and one from the University Film & Video Association (UFVA), plus a representative from the filmmaking industry. Nominees will be evaluated on the basis of academic achievement, creative and technical ability, communications ability, and range of filmmaking experience. Visual Imagery will count 50%, creative and other technical skills 25%, and the other criteria 25%.
Notification: Awards will be announced in August 2014. The names of the winners may be published on the website. Winners agree to allow the free use of their names, photographs and general location for publicity and news purposes in connection with the Scholarship Program.
Online Application: The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Entries must be postmarked by May 16th, 2014.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Brussels Internship Search for Common Ground

Search for Common Ground – Brussels Headquarters is seeking an intern to provide support to the team’s overall fundraising and development activities, with a special focus on SFCG’ outreach strategy.
The intern is supposed to start as soon as possible.
Responsibilities

• Conduct desktop research related to fundraising, with a special focus on European bilateral donors;
• Identify and research opportunities for new program development and partnerships;
• Under the supervision of the Director, contribute to the implementation of the Outreach Strategy, including social media tools, newsletters, updating SFCG’s website,
• Represent Search for Common Ground at relevant events and public meetings and take notes when requested;
• Maintain and update computerized database of donors and prospects;
• Provide administrative support to the office.
• As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position-holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA or MA in International Relations or Communications (or current student in the same disciplines);
• Written and spoken fluency in English and French;
• Advanced computer skills.

The ideal candidate will further exhibit

• A self-starting, enthusiastic and flexible work style;
• Demonstrable interest in conflict resolution and peacebuilding;
• Superb writing, editing and communication skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines.

To Apply
Interested candidates should email a CV and a cover letter to brussels@sfcg.org no later than the 6th of April. Please include “Brussels Internship 2014” in the subject line.
SFCG expects an intern to work at least 20 hours per week. Please include specifics on your availability, including days and hours/per week. Finally, please note where you found this posting.
Please note that the internship is unpaid. Special arrangement such as partial reimbursement might be put in place subject to funding.

Paid traineeships at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

The EESC is an advisory body that gives Europe's civil society organisations the chance to express their views at European level, including employers, trade unions, farmers' associations, consumers.
 
Long-term traineeships offered by the EESC last for five months and are arranged twice a year: from 16 February to 15 July (spring in-service training period) and from 16 September to 15 February (autumn in-service training period).

In order to apply, you should: 

• be a university graduate who has completed at least three years of study;
• have thorough knowledge of one EU language and a satisfactory knowledge of another EU language;  candidates from non-member countries are required to have only a thorough knowledge of another EU language.
• have acquired knowledge of one of the EESC's areas of activity in the course of your studies or in some other way.
   

Application deadlines

• 30 September at 12 noon CET (Spring traineeship Feb-July);
• 31 March at 12 noon CET (Autumn traineeship Sep-Feb).
   

Please note that applications are submitted by using the on-line application form.

12-month paid Internship in Brussels, Open to Events and Marketing Assistants !

Location : Brussels, Belgium
Duration : 12-months internship

Description

Interested in organising exciting events in the environmental field, as part of a young, dynamic and international team in Brussels?

SHECCO is an integrated Market development specialist supporting the introduction of climate friendly technologies, with a special focus on Natural Refrigerants. Our philosophy is to bring these technologies faster to the market in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible and thereby “sustaining our atmosphere”.
To support its activities in the area of event planning and in the organisation of policy and industry meetings as well as to support our Events team in customer relations and sales, shecco is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Events & Marketing Assistant.

Mission

The Events Assistant will support the Events team, ensuring the delivery of high quality events and strengthening our customer relations. This will include all aspects of organising an event such as planning, practical and logistical preparation, website management, online marketing as well as onsite execution and post-event tasks. She/he will be involved in the management of all shecco events ranging from high profile conferences to smaller meetings in Europe, USA, South America and Asia.

The purpose of these events in general is to bring together leading Policy and Industry experts from all around the globe to discuss and influence the future of climate friendly technologies. Beside Events Management, she/he will be involved in contacting existing and potential Industry customers.

More specifically, some of the tasks will be:

• Drafting of articles about ATMOsphere events, Industry events and sponsors companies products and services, email campaigns, press releases and other marketing material;
• Updating events website, e.g. speaker’s bios, programme updates, presentations;
• Updating ATMOsphere profile on social media (Twitter, Linked in);
• Updating Industry platforms (R744.com, ammonia21.com, hydrocarbons21.com, R718.com) with product and company information;
• Assisting in organising company’s presence at Industry trade shows;
• Assisting in the planning and execution of ATMOsphere America, ATMOsphere Europe and ATMOsphere Asia events (Logistical support before, during, and after an event):
  • Assisting in the preparation of budgets & time schedules, preparing project and marketing plans;
  • Communication and coordination with participants, speakers, sponsors or partners;
  • Assisting with all questions related to registration, visa letters, team members or speakers travel arrangements, etc.;
  • Provision of on-site support: from the setting up of exhibition booths to collecting evaluation forms;
  • Post-event tasks: participant feedback, lessons learned, drafting content-related reports, sponsor and speaker follow-up;
• Assisting in planning and execution of events for lobbying campaigns, trade shows, industry meetings etc. at our offices in Brussels.

The position is a mixture of organisational, communication, creative and administrative tasks, requiring a personality with a flexible and positive mindset.

Profile/Requirements

• Very strong interest in planning and organising events;
• Sociable, ‘people person’;
• Very good time management and keen eye for detail;
• Strong interest in environmental issues;
• Quick learner, proactive approach, and hands-on;
• Team player also able to work autonomously;
• Must be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines;
• Excellent multi-tasking capabilities;
• Should be able to travel when needed;
• Flexible, must be able to work overtime when needed.

Requirements

• University degree (Marketing, European Studies, Environmental Studies, or similar);
• Proven experience in the organisation of conferences, workshops, seminars, University events, or similar;
• Marketing experience;
• Sales experience a plus;
• Excellent written and spoken English, ideally mother tongue;
• Additional languages a plus.

For more details and to apply for this job click here