Thursday 26 November 2015

Advanced Programme in Law and Economics in Riga

Deadline: 25 January 2016
Open to: public officials, representatives of civil society and academia from Albania, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan
Fellowship: includes travel to Riga and accommodation during the 12 week period, a modest per diem for living expenses
Description
Riga Graduate School of Law, in cooperation with the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other partners, offers an Advanced Programme aimed at public officials in the European Neighborhood Policy (ENP) countries, Central Asia, and the Western Balkans, which will be open also for representatives of civil society and academia.
The objective of the programme is to provide training that is useful with regard to the relations between on the one hand the international community and the European Union, and on the other hand the ENP countries, Central Asia and the Western Balkans. It is also the intention to provide a knowledge transfer that is based on the experience of Latvia and the other donors in their international relations.
Eligibility
The programme is open to public officials, representatives of civil society and academia from Albania, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
Fellowship
With respect to the mandatory attendance of the course activities, the programme is offered free of any cost by the government of Latvia and the international donors. Cost coverage for the participants will include travel to Riga and accommodation during the 12 week period of the programme, as well as a modest per diem for living expenses in Riga. Travel and other costs will also be covered for study visits.
How to apply?
The deadline for applications is 25 January 2016. To apply applicants are required to supply the following:
Motivational letter;
Description of present job function;
Curriculum vitae, which should include at least 2-3 years of professional experience;
Copies of university diplomas;
Recommendation letter, preferably from the current employer;
Confirmation of the ability to undertake studies in English.
Applications should be submitted online HERE. A selection committee will review all applications, and results will be announced by 1 February 2016.
For more information please visit the official website.

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