Friday 29 July 2016

Vacancy for Trainees in Brussels, Belgium

Background
The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) is a grant giving organisation that was created to foster and encourage democratisation and deep and sustainable democracy in countries in political transition and in societies struggling for democratisation. It is an independent private law foundation with its seat in Brussels. Its geographic mandate covers the European neighbourhood and beyond.
Traineeships
The EED is launching a call for trainees. During their time at EED, the trainees will assist EED Secretariat staff with technical assistance and operational support.
In particular, EED is looking for a trainee with the following specific expertise for a six-month traineeship starting around September 2016:
1. Grant Reporting Support (Arabic skills required) - Experience in detailed assessment of financial reports, based on understanding of grant-making and monitoring and evaluation. Arabic Language skills required.
2. Financial Operations Assistance – Assistance is required to the financial operations of EED. Knowledge of basic accounting and financial reporting sought. Arabic and Russian Language skills an advantage.
Citizenship of an EU Member State or residency in the European Union is a requirement.
Should you meet the required expertise above, with some demonstrated relevant experience, please submit your CV (Europass format preferred) including a cover letter specifying to which position you are applying and contact information for two referees. Applications should be made online using the “apply” panel on this page. After successfully submitting your application you will receive an automatic email confirming receipt of your application. In addition, please send a copy of your CV as an attachment to email address to https://www.bfn.de/fileadmin/global/templates/farben/rot/images/icon_mail_rot.gif vacancies@democracyendowment.eu, with Trainee (Grant Reporting Support) or Trainee (Financial Operations Assistance) in the subject line. Please no phone calls/emails/letters
The application deadline is Thursday 4 August 2016 at 12 midnight Brussels time.
All applications will be kept on file but candidates will only be contacted if a suitable opportunity arises. The information provided in the applications is subject to EU legislation on protection of personal data and confidentiality of information.
Terms and Salary
Preferred contractual relations with the trainees is a Convention d'immersion professionnelle (a professional immersion agreement under Belgian Law). Expected level of monthly remuneration up to €1,250 net per month.


Traineeships at the ESPON EGTC in Luxembourg

Deadline: 16 August 2016
Open to: full time students registered at a University during the entire period of the traineeship, who carry a passport from Member States of the European Union or from Norway, Switzerland, Iceland or Liechtenstein
Remuneration: allowance of EUR 1,400 per month
Description
The ESPON EGTC offers a five-month period of training for young academics in the final stage of their university studies related to territorial development and planning, geography, regional economics, European studies, political science, financial management and/or other relevant fields.
The work in the EGTC is organised in two Units each dealing with a key area of the implementation of the ESPON 2020 Programme: (1) Unit on Evidence and Outreach and (2) Unit on Administration and Management. One trainee will mainly be involved in tasks related to the first unit (Traineeship A) while the other trainee will mainly be involved in tasks related to the second unit (Traineeship B).
Eligibility
Candidates should be a full time students registered at a university during the entire period of the traineeship and carry a passport from Member States of the European Union or from Norway, Switzerland, Iceland or Liechtenstein (full partners in the ESPON 2020 Programme).
Remuneration
An allowance of 1,400 Euro per month will be offered as an indemnity to support your living expenses during the traineeship at the ESPON EGTC, which also will be helping you with practical matters related to settling down in Luxembourg.
How to apply?
Your application shall include the following:
A motivation letter in English – not longer than 1 page – your motivation letter may include your response to the following questions: Why would you like to be a trainee at the ESPON EGTC? Which personal assets do you feel you can bring to the ESPON EGTC? Your expectations for the traineeship: What you hope to learn from it?;
Curriculum Vitae in Europass template;
A profile table.
All the above mentioned documents are to be sent by e-mail to traineeship@espon.eu latest by 16 August 2016.
Please specify in the subject of the e-mail the following information: “Your First Name and Last Name – Traineeship you are applying for* – ESPON TRAINEESHIP APPLICATION”.
*Traineeship A: Unit on Evidence and Outreach;
*Traineeship B: Unit on Administration and Management.
For more information, please check out the official call.

91 Fully-Funded International PhD Scholarships at Scuola Normale Superiore in Italy, 2017

Scuola Normale Superiore is awarding up to 91 fully funded Ph.D. scholarships for the academic year 2016-2017. International and Italian students can apply for these Ph.D. scholarships.
The mission of Scuola Normale is to select the best students and provide them with the most favorable conditions to develop their talents.
Since its foundation in 1810, the Scuola Normale Superiore has built a reputation as one of the most successful universities – not only in Italy but at an international level – in terms of offering to its student’s ideal conditions to train and develop skills in the field of scientific research.
The admission interviews can be conducted in Italian or English; the admission interview for the Ph.D. course in “Political Science and Sociology” must be conducted in English. The candidate’s level of competence in the Italian and English language must be stated in the application, with reference to the EUROPASS language grid.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing Ph.D. research programme.
Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in the following fields: Classics; Cultures and Societies of Contemporary Europe; Cultures and Societies of Modern Europe; Financial Mathematics; Mathematics; Methods and Models for Molecular Sciences; Nanosciences; Neurosciences; Philosophy; Physics and Political Science and Sociology.
Scholarship Award: All students admitted to their Ph.D. programmes receive full financial support. This includes tuition, fees, and a cost-of-living stipend. Support is provided to students who remain in good academic standing and make satisfactory progress towards their Ph.D. degree. All students will be assigned further funding for their research activity and travel. Each Ph.D. course offers scholarships reserved for students who graduated in non-Italian universities.
Scholarship can be taken in Italy
Eligibility: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this scholarship:-
Applications for admission are invited from candidates who, irrespective of their citizenship, have an Italian Laurea Magistrale (MA/MS degree) or an equivalent degree from outside Italy, or who expect to have obtained the degree required for admission by October 31, 2016: failure to obtain the degree by this date will disqualify the candidate for admission. Degrees from outside Italy will be checked, merely for the purposes of the selection process, by the selection committee, in accordance with the prevailing legislation in Italy and in the country where the degree was issued and with any international treaties or agreements for the recognition of degrees for the continuation of studies.
Admission to the call is restricted to candidates who:
were born on October 31, 1986;
have no past criminal charges against them resulting in a prison term of more than three years;
have not been subject to the disciplinary measure of “expulsion” as specified in the didactic and internal regulations of the SNS;
are not in possession of a research doctorate issued by an Italian university, and in any case, have never benefitted from a scholarship to attend a research doctorate course in Italy.
The admission interviews can be conducted in Italian or English; the admission interview for the Ph.D. course in “Political Science and Sociology” must be conducted in English. The candidate’s level of competence in the Italian and English language must be stated in the application, with reference to the EUROPASS language grid.
Nationality: International and Italian students can apply for these Ph.D. scholarships.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: Applications for admission are invited from candidates who, irrespective of their citizenship, have an Italian Laurea Magistrale (MA/MS degree) or an equivalent degree from outside Italy, or who expect to have obtained the degree required for admission by October 31, 2016: failure to obtain the degree by this date will disqualify the candidate for admission.
Test Requirements: No
English language Requirements: The admission interviews can be conducted in Italian or English; the admission interview for the Ph.D. course in “Political Science and Sociology” must be conducted in English. The candidate’s level of competence in the Italian and English language must be stated in the application, with reference to the EUROPASS language grid.
How to Apply: Application for admission must be made online on the SNS website.
Application Deadline: Scholarship application deadline is August 30, 2016.


Tuesday 26 July 2016

Internship Programme at Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN

Deadline: July 31, 2016
Are you interested in working for an International Organization? Are you willing to embark on a challenging opportunity that will enrich your personal as well as your professional experience?
If so, consider applying for an internship at FAO. The Organization offers several options within its Headquarters and its decentralized offices worldwide to provide hands-on opportunities for students or young graduates to learn more about what FAO does.
Eligibility:
No more than 30 years of age;
Be recent graduates or students in a recognized university or graduate school programme and have completed at the very least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant to the work of FAO, or be participants in a governmental or academic programme sponsoring assignments of recent graduates or students;
A working knowledge of English, French or Spanish is required. Knowledge of one of the other two, or Arabic, Chinese or Russian, is an asset;
Must not bear any of the following relationships to staff members of the Organization: son, daughter, brother, or sister.
Benefits:
A dynamic and multicultural work environment;
Staff from over 100 countries specializing in diverse fields provide a truly international workplace;
Countless staff development opportunities, including group training, workshops and individual training courses.
Remuneration:
Interns receive a monthly stipend from FAO up to the amount of USD 700. In some cases, the terms of sponsored internships may vary depending upon the agreement between FAO and the institution sponsoring the intern.
Application Process:
Interested candidates can apply online through iRecruitment in three easy steps:
Create the Personal Profile Form (PPF) online in iRecruitment;
Attach a letter of motivation;
Apply to the vacancy: “IRC3038: Call for Interest: Internship Programme”.
NOTE: The selection process is open throughout the year.

Internship, Representation to the EU

DEKRA is one of the world’s leading providers of testing, inspection and certification services. With more than 37,000 highly qualified employees in over 50 countries, DEKRA provides vehicle testing, appraisals, industrial inspection, certification and testing services as well as personnel services to ensure safety, quality and environmental protection.
Internship
Lobbying is not only a topic to be studied at university. We offer creative students the chance to get to know the world of EU lobbying “on the job”. The work of the DEKRA Representation to the European Union in Brussels takes place in an exciting European environment. The main focus is to promote the interests of DEKRA towards the European Institutions.
This implies working with a very broad set of communication strategies. The intern is entrusted with a range of responsible tasks, which includes the support of the team with administrative duties as well. The length of the internship should be between 3 and 6 months.
Start: November 2016.
Mandatory requirements for the applicants
Very good spoken and written German and English (C1 level for both), French is a strong asset;
On-going studies with a clear focus on political/European studies;
Knowledge of European politics and the European decision-making processes, but (more important) willingness to learn more about it;
Interest in complex political connections;
Distinct communicative and diplomatic skills.
Important information
This offer is valid only for students and the internship must be done in the framework of the curriculum;
An agreement must be signed between DEKRA, the Student and the sending university;
The working contract shall be made under Belgian law;
This is a paid internship.
How to apply?
Via Email addressed to:
Mr. Oliver Deiters, Managing Director of the EU Representation
DEKRA e.V.
E-Mail: eu.office@dekra.com
Application must contain
A cover letter written in German specifying why you would like to join DEKRA in particular and the desired period for the internship;
A CV in German or English;
An essay of 200-250 words summarizing the Better Regulation Package of the European Commission, in English.


Monday 25 July 2016

Gini Foundation Grants for Foreign Students in Italy, 2016-2017

Gini Foundation is awarding grants for foreign students for a period of at least six months. Grants are assigned to study and/or specialization at departments of the University of Padova in the scientific fields of Agriculture, Engineering or Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences.
The aim of the Gini Foundation grants is to enable and encourage academically able Foreign Students.
The University of Padua is a premier Italian university located in the city of Padua, Italy. The University of Padua was founded in 1222 as a school of law and was one of the most prominent universities in early modern Europe.
Applicants must have a Master of Science degree from a foreign University
Course Level: Grants are available to pursue a period of study and/or specialization (at least six months) at departments of the University of Padova.
Study Subject: Grants are assigned to study and/or specialization at departments of the University of Padova in the scientific fields of Agriculture, Engineering or Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences.

Scholarship Award: The amount of each grant will not be more than Euro 11,000.00 gross, including travel costs. The amount of the grant is divided into 3 instalments. The final instalment, equal to 10% of the total amount of the grant, will be paid only after the presentation of a written evaluation by the supervising Professor at the University of Padova and a report of the activities carried out, which must be accompanied by a declaration of attendance by the hosting Department

Scholarship can be taken in Italy
Eligibility: Criteria is
The grants are assigned to support, for a period of not more than one year, those who plan to pursue a period of study and/or specialization at Departments of the University of Padova in the scientific fields of Agriculture, Engineering or Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences for a period of at least six months. For the available Departments refer to the list attached.
Foreign nationals who may apply for the grants must be less than 35 years old at the closing date for the call and hold a Master of Science degree from a foreign University in subjects pertaining to the scientific fields of Agriculture, Engineering or Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences.
Nationality: Foreign nationals can apply for these grants.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have a Master of Science degree from a foreign University in subjects pertaining to the scientific fields of Agriculture, Engineering or Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post. Required documents are:
Curriculum vitae in European format
Notification of any contributions obtained for activities of study and/or research from which the candidate might benefit during the period of the grant.
A copy of Master of Science certificates with information on the examinations taken and relative marks.
The detailed programme of the studies or research to be carried out.
Declaration of acceptance by the supervising Professor countersigned by the Director of the hosting Department.
Declaration of adequate knowledge of the English language.
Any other useful credentials
Copy of passport
Application Deadline: The application deadline is September 15, 2016.


Thursday 21 July 2016

Transform Together Scholarships for International Students in UK, 2017

Sheffield Hallam University is pleased to offer Transform Together Scholarships for international students entering the programme in January 2017. Applicants must be applying to start a new full-time undergraduate and postgraduate taught degree programme in any subjects at Sheffield Hallam University.
The aim of the Transform Together Scholarships is to enable and encourage academically able students from any nationality.
The university is the fourth largest university in the UK (out of 163) with 33,100 students (of whom 4,400 are international student), 4,494 staff and 708 courses.
The TESOL Centre offers a variety of English language courses for students who need more tuition to reach the required standard. The TESOL Centre is also an IELTS Official Test Centre. English Language entry requirements are listed in the entry requirements section of the online prospectus.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate taught degree at Sheffield Hallam University.
Study Subject(s): Scholarship applications from all offer holders and particularly encourage scholarship applications from those holding offers for
MSc Advanced Computer Networks
MSc Banking and Finance
MSc Biomedical Laboratory Science
MSc Biomedical Science
MSc International Marketing
MA Media Management
MSc Project Management
MSc Public Health
MSc Sport Business Management
MSc Sports Engineering
Scholarship Provider: A half fee waiver (50% discount) is available for postgraduate courses and for each year of an undergraduate degree.
Scholarship can be taken in the UK
Eligibility:To be eligible to apply for one of these scholarships applicants must
Be an international or a European Union (non-UK) fee paying student
Postgraduate only – have achieved a minimum 2.1 or equivalent in your honours degree and must meet the English and academic entry requirements for your course. Please attach your transcripts to your scholarship application
Undergraduate only – have achieved or exceeded the English and academic entry requirements for the course
Have an offer for a full-time taught undergraduate or postgraduate course at Sheffield Hallam University. If you have not applied for a course, please visit our online prospectus
Be self-funding your studies
Be able to pay any additional fees your course may require, for example field trips
Nationality: International students can apply for these Transform Together Scholarships.
College Admission Requirement:
Entrance Requirement: postgraduate only – have achieved a minimum 2.1 or equivalent in their honours degree and must meet the English and academic entry requirements for their course. Please attach transcripts to their scholarship application
undergraduate only – have achieved or exceeded the English and academic entry requirements for the course
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirements: The TESOL Centre offers a variety of English language courses for students who need more tuition to reach the required standard. The TESOL Centre is also an IELTS Official Test Centre. English Language entry requirements are listed in the entry requirements section of the online prospectus.
How to Apply: If applicants meet the eligibility criteria above, please download the application form and return it via post and email. If applicants have not yet applied for a course, please visit online prospectus to find a course and apply. Please attach transcripts with the scholarship application.
Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1 November 2016 for January 2017 start.


Policy Intern at European Coalition for Corporate Justice

Deadline: 27 July 2016
Open to: candidates with knowledge or experience with corporate accountability / business and human rights and with excellent written and oral English
Remuneration: EUR 800 per month (approx.)
Description
ECCJ are looking for an enthusiastic person to join their small team in Brussels as a policy intern and contribute to the advocacy and coalition development work. The internship’s duration is 6 months, with a possible 2-3 month extension. This is a great opportunity to experience working with EU institutions, and connect with their members and partners from across Europe.
The ECCJ intern will be assisting the Coordinator and the Communications Officer in the following tasks:
Monitoring and analysing on-going developments related to corporate accountability and business and human rights issues;
Compiling relevant information and ensuring dissemination;
Conducting research for policy proposals, briefings, publications and articles;
Supporting with designing and implementing advocacy activities towards EU institutions such as meetings with policy makers;
Fundraising: contributing to proposals and reports;
Organisation of events and meetings;
Coalition development: engaging and supporting member organisations and partners;
Assisting in the coordination of working groups involving ECCJ members and partners.
Eligibility
Knowledge of and / or experience with corporate accountability / business and human rights;
Excellent written and oral English;
Strong organisational and time management skills;
Ability to work independently and in a team;
Ability to take initiative on projects;
Flexibility, ability to adapt quickly and work with tight deadlines;
Good research and analytical skills;
Good level of IT literacy (Office kit, website management).
The following attributes are also desirable (but not essential):
NGO experience;
Knowledge of and / or experience with European institutions;
Previous Brussels experience / knowledge of Brussels environment;
A relevant Master’s degree in European studies, political sciences or law studies;
Proficiency in another EU language is an asset.
Remuneration
The selected candidate will receive EUR 800 per month (approx.).
How to apply?
In order to apply for the position please send your CV and cover letter to communication@corporatejustice.org with the reference: Internship ECCJ 2016, latest by 27 July 2016.
Interviews will be conducted in Brussels or by phone/Skype. They will take place in August. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
For more information, please visit the official website.

Policy Intern

ONE is a global campaign and advocacy organization backed by over seven million people from around the world and every walk of life that are committed to the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa. We hold world leaders to account for the promises made to the poorest, and we press them to support better policies and more effective aid and trade reform. We also work with leaders in Africa to support greater democracy, accountability and transparency so these resources can be effectively deployed. ONE has offices in Berlin, Brussels, Johannesburg, London, New York City, Paris and Washington DC.
Position Summary
The Policy Intern will work with our Brussels team to support our policy-related activities. The internship will be for six months in duration, beginning in September 2016. The intern will work from our office in Brussels and will report to the Policy and Advocacy Manager.
Minimum Qualifications
Student or recent graduate in International Development, Economics, Politics, Social Science, or the equivalent; 
Excellent experience of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
Demonstrable interest in campaigning, development issues, and Africa;
Excellent analytical and organizational capacities;
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills; French is desirable;
Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration;
Ability to consistently apply good judgment and make good and responsible decisions; 
Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times.
Some Duties and Responsibilities
Collect, analyse, and edit reports on important policy and advocacy issues and related topics;
Prepare and attend internal and external briefings and meetings, taking thorough notes and reporting back to the Policy & Advocacy Manager;
Update policy and advocacy materials and monitor parliamentary processes and stakeholders;
Provide research on policy and advocacy issues as required;
Monitor EU current affairs to keep the Brussels team informed; 
Respond to public email enquiries;
Provide general administrative support as required;
Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor or designee.
Qualified and interested candidates
We invite qualified candidates to submit an application and a cover letter on the Jobs page of our website.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however we are only able to contact those who have been shortlisted. Therefore if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
Application deadline: 27 July 2016. 
Only candidates authorised to work in Belgium without any restrictions need apply.


Wednesday 20 July 2016

Project Officer Internship at EUREKA

Deadline: 5 August 2016
Open to: candidates with a bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematical) subject and with high standard of English in both verbal and written form
Remuneration: gross monthly salary of EUR 751
Description
The EUREKA Chair is now seeking a person to manage the EUREKA Secretariat and to develop the services to support the Chair and the network at operational level. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the efficiency of the Secretariat, including the IT services, keeping costs and bureaucracy to the minimum and motivating a high quality staff.
This is an entry level position with a contract for 6 months and would be an ideal first step for a career in public administration, international collaboration programs and innovation funding.
Reporting to the Call coordinator and working within a team of 4 people, you will give support for the day-to-day operations within the Eurostars Joint Program.
Eligibility
A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematical) subject;
English is the working language of EUREKA. Candidates must demonstrate a high standard of English in both verbal and written form;
A diplomatic and persuasive manner;
A passion for innovation, a curious and open-mind;
An ability to listen to, understand and communicate detailed and complex subjects;
A proactive mindset, willing to take the initiative;
A pragmatic approach to problem solving;
An ability to plan for the long-term while being able to meet short deadlines;
Exceptional organization skills and an ability to multitask;
A work permit (if needed);
One of the 41 EUREKA nationalities;
Familiarity with concepts such as peer review, ethics, or database management may be considered an asset;
A second European language may be considered an asset.
Remuneration
This internship offers a 6 month term contract from the agreement date of ‘Bruxelles Formation’. The internship position attracts a gross monthly salary of EUR 751, subject to Belgian taxation. Fringe benefits such as meal vouchers will be granted.
How to apply?
In order to apply for the position please send your CV and cover letter in English to the following email address jobs@eurekanetwork.org latest by 5 August 2016.
EUREKA Secretariat contact person: Ms V. Notaert, Resources Manager – veerle.notaert@eurekanetwork.org
Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more information, please visit the official website.

1000 Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarships for International Students, 2016-2017

The Heinrich Boll Foundation is now accepting applications for scholarships for German and International students in 20162017 academic years. The scholarship department of the Heinrich Boll Foundation grants scholarships to undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students from inside and outside Germany.
Heinrich Boll Foundation promote those students who are studying and graduating and who have a positive attitude towards the goals of the Green project, share the fundamental ideals of the Heinrich Boll Foundation – democracy, ecology, solidarity and non-violence – and who take an active socio-political role.
The Heinrich Boll Foundation works independently and nurtures a spirit of intellectual openness. Heinrich Boll Foundation maintain a world­ wide network with currently 30 international offices. Heinrich Boll Foundation co­operate closely with 16 state-level Boll Foundations in each of Germany’s federal states, and they support talented, socio-politi­cally engaged undergraduate and graduate students in Germany and abroad.
The scholarship department of the Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to undergraduates, graduates and doctoral students from inside and outside Germany. Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.
Course Level: The scholarship department of the Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students from inside and outside Germany.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in all subjects offered at universities of applied sciences or universities of the arts in Germany.
Scholarship Award: The Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to approximately 1,000 undergraduates, graduates and doctoral students.
Scholarship can be taken in Germany (German students can pursue their higher studies in Germany or an EU country).
Eligibility: Formal prerequisites:
Applicants for an undergraduate or graduate scholarship:
1). General student scholarships for German and German-educated applicants (Bildungsinländer/innen (1)): Students in all subjects who are pursuing the First degree (Bachelor, Staatsexamen, Diplom) and who earned their university entrance qualification (2) in Germany:
Applicants may apply before beginning their first degree (Bachelor, Staatsexamen, Diplom) or at any time up to the end of your third “Fachsemester”. Masters students cannot apply, because we aim to support students over the longer term. However, Bachelors students who have been awarded support may receive further support for a Masters course.
Special (but not exclusive) target groups are: first-generation students, women, members of ethnic minorities, applicants from universities of applied science (Fachhochschulen).
scholarship programme also focuses (but not exclusively) on certain subjects: especially the STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), particularly with a focus on environmental science (e.g. environmental protection, renewable energies, climate, etc.); economic and legal studies; journalism; and art studies.
Germans and Bildungsinländer/innen (1) may receive funding for a complete Bachelors programme outside Germany but within the EU. In this case, the application must include a detailed justification of the proposed location and subject.2) Student scholarship – journalism: “Medienvielfalt, anders: Junge Migrantinnen und Migranten in den Journalismus” (for German nationals and Bildungsinländer/innen):
This programme is aimed at German or German-educated students with a migration background who wish to become journalists. Funding is not limited to students following journalism studies programmes.
Applicants may apply before beginning your study programme or at any time up to the end of your third “Fachsemester”. The conditions outlined in A.1. apply
Applicants for a doctoral scholarship: Please note that an application for the autumn application process is possible, if you are a German or  German-educated doctoral student.
Doctoral students in all subjects who earned their university entrance qualification in Germany (Germans nationals and Bildungsinländer/inner (1)):
At the time of application, the applicant must have been accepted as a doctoral student by a state-recognised institution of higher education in Germany or another EU country.
Preference will be given to dissertation projects related to the working areas of the Heinrich Böll Foundation2) Doctoral scholarships: Focus programme “Transformation Research”
Doctoral students from Germany who would like to apply for the focus programme “Transformation Research”
Formal requirements are given above.
Nationality: Students of all nationalities can apply for these Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarships.
Entrance Requirement: The scholarship department of the Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students from inside and outside Germany.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.
How to apply: Applications should be submitted online. Required documents are:
A complete set of application documents needs to be uploaded to the web portal as PDF versions of the following documents.
Application form for a scholarship
Copy of degree certificate, University entrance qualification or equivalent
A list of study certificates to date if you have already commenced your studies
For foreign applicants for a scholarship to study for a master’s degree: Certified copy of their first-degree certificate
Student enrolment certificate  if they already have one
For foreign applicants: Written proof of German language proficiency
For applicants for the programme: Work samples
A third-party reference on your social commitment
An expert reference from a university or college lecturer, or for school leavers from a schoolteacher
Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1st September 2016.


PhD Scholarship in Business and Politics at Copenhagen Business School

Deadline: 31 August 2016
Open to: candidates with an educational background in the political or social sciences and should have a basic training at the Masters level
Scholarships: include the tuition fees, office space, travel grants plus a salary
Description
The Department of Business and Politics at Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a vacant PhD scholarship within the overall field of Business and Politics. The phd project should focus on one of the 4 research themes of the Department:
Business, Organizing and Governance;
Civil Society;
Money & Markets;
Public Policy and Institutions.
The recruited PhD candidate will be attached to the Department of Business and Politics, which emphasizes international and comparative research on states, economies, corporations, and other organizations that are involved in the governance of political and economic matters. The position is open to  political science and sociology disciplinary backgrounds and a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches.
Eligibility
Have a basic training at the Masters level;
An educational background in the political or social sciences is necessary;
Have successfully completed the Master’s degree before commencing a PhD at CBS;
Be fluent in English.
Scholarships
A PhD scholarship runs for a period of 3 years, and includes teaching obligations equivalent to a 1⁄2 year’s work (624 work hours);
The scholarships are fully salaried positions, according to the national Danish collective agreement;
The scholarship includes the tuition fees, office space, travel grants plus a salary, currently starting with per month app. DKK 23.770 (app. EUR 3,160) up to DKK 28.964 (app. EUR 3,860) depending on seniority, plus a pension contribution totaling 17,1 % of 85 per cent of the base salary.
How to apply?
The mode of application is online. Application must include:
5 page project description (containing a presentation of an original research question, a description of the initial theoretical framework and methodology, a presentation of the suggested empirical material as well as a work-plan);
Copies of a Master’s degree certificate or other certificates of a corresponding level;
A brief curriculum vitae (CV);
A list of papers and publications (if applicable);
One copy of a selected written work (e.g. Master’s thesis);
Documentation for English language skills, if it is not the mother tongue.
Please find guidelines and further information on scholarships and the Doctoral Programme here.
For more information about the position, please visit the official website.

Tuesday 19 July 2016

Science International Scholarships for Undergraduate or Postgraduate Programs, 2017

The University of Queensland is inviting applications for international scholarships in Science for the academic year 2017– 2018. Scholarships are available for outstanding international students in undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programs at UQ.
The University of Queensland, UQ, is an Australian research university primarily located in Queensland’s capital city, Brisbane. UQ is a sandstone university consistently ranked among the top in all international university rankings.
Applicants must have at least 6.5 overall and a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-band of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent test.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programs.
Study Subject: Scholarships are tenable in science at the University of Queensland.
Scholarship Award: Two different scholarships are available:
The Full Degree Scholarship is awarded to students enrolling in year one of a UQ Faculty of Science full degree program and is a single payment of AU$10,000
The Advanced Standing Scholarship is awarded to students enrolling in a UQ Faculty of Science program with advanced standing (credit articulation), for example on the basis of the previous study at a Polytechnic, and is a single payment of AU$3,000.
Scholarship can be taken in Australia
Eligibility:  To be eligible for a UQ science international scholarships, applicants must:
Be classified as an international student in Australia
Have an unconditional or a conditional offer (with all conditions met by the scholarship closing date) from UQ.
For undergraduate programs, have completed senior high school and obtained an entry score that equates to a Queensland Tertiary Education rank of 96 or higher.
For postgraduate programs, have completed an undergraduate degree and obtained a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 6 or higher on a 7-point scale.
Not have already commenced your studies at UQ, even if you seek a change of program.
Not simultaneously hold another scholarship.
For the full degree scholarships: be an international student enrolling in year one of a UQ faculty of Science full degree program.
For the advanced standing scholarships: be an international student enrolling in a UQ Faculty of Science program with advanced standing (credit articulation)
Nationality: International students are eligible to apply.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: 
For undergraduate programs, have completed senior high school and obtained an entry score that equates to a Queensland Tertiary Education rank of 96 or higher
For postgraduate programs, have completed an undergraduate degree and obtained a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 6 or higher on a 7-point scale
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirements: Applicants must have at least 6.5 overall and a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-band of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent test.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. For either the Full Degree Scholarship or the Advanced Standing Scholarship:
Lodge an official UQ undergraduate or postgraduate application form for international students for entry into one of the eligible Science programs either directly to UQ or through your agent.
Receive a UQ Student ID Number and an unconditional offer (or a conditional offer providing that all conditions are to be met by the scholarship closing date).
 Complete and submit the Science International Scholarship online application form.
Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1 December 2016.