Trainee in the Area of Energy

The European Consumer Organisation is looking for a motivated Trainee in the area of Energy.

BEUC has a membership of 43 well respected, independent national consumer organizations from 31 European countries. BEUC acts as the umbrella group in Brussels for these organisations and our main task is to represent our members and defend the interests of all Europe’s consumers.

BEUC is currently looking for a trainee who will assist the BEUC Energy team in its advocacy work on the ‘Clean Energy for All Europeans’ package.

The tasks of the position shall include:

Help develop and keep up-to date information on European affairs and provide support and policy summaries for lobbying actions undertaken by the team members;

Conduct specific research on topics related to energy and sustainability;

Assist in the organisation and follow-up of meetings (e.g. management of logistics, background documentation, report writing);

Analyse and translate documents from BEUC’s members magazines;

Participate in conferences and meetings (taking minutes from events for the Energy team).

The successful applicant should:

Hold a University degree;

Have good organisational, communication and writing skills (essential);

Have a very good command of English (knowledge of other European languages is an asset);

Have the ability to work independently and as part of an international team;

Have a good knowledge of how EU institutions work.

Internship period:

6 months

Starting date:

September 2017

We offer:

A multidisciplinary and multicultural working environment within an organization dedicated to the promotion of consumer rights;

Networking opportunities with numerous organisations and the EU institutions;

A stipend of about €766 per month;

12 days off;

Access to social security;

1 home return ticket (max. €300);

Public transport pass within Brussels during your internship period.

Applications for the post should be sent before 9 July 2017 by e-mail to apply@beuc.eu with subject line: Trainee in the area of Energy.

Interviews will take place in Brussels.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Your application should include the following documents:

A short motivation letter;

A curriculum-vitae;

In a separate file, answers to the following questions:

Why would you like to work at BEUC?

Briefly explain the main reasons that motivate you to work at BEUC, using maximum 150 words.

Why should BEUC appoint you?

Tell us why you think we should appoint you above other candidates, using maximum 150 words.

What are the main challenges for consumers when engaging in energy markets and what should EU policy makers do to facilitate consumer engagement?

Convince us what, in your opinion, are the main challenges by using maximum 150 words.

Any incomplete application will be disregarded.

Intern, Special Projects

About the European Climate Foundation

The European Climate Foundation (ECF) was established in 2008 as a major philanthropic initiative to foster the development of a low-carbon society and help Europe to play an even stronger international leadership role to mitigate climate change. The foundation works through sectoral, cross-cutting and regional initiatives and collaborates with a wide network of partners to advance progress towards this shared goal.

About the role

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy Secretariat in Brussels is looking for an Intern, Special Projects (full-time).

The intern position is available as of July 2017. The position will be located at the Global Covenant of Mayors office in Brussels.

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is an international coalition of cities and local governments with a shared long-term vision of promoting and supporting voluntary action to combat climate change and move to a low emission, resilient society.

Local Governments are Key Contributors: The Global Covenant of Mayors works to organize and mobilize cities and local governments to be active contributors to a global climate solution;

City Networks as Critical Partners: Local, regional and global city networks are core partners, serving as the primary support for participating cities and local governments;

A Robust Solution Agenda: Focusing on those sectors where cities have the greatest impact, the Global Covenant of Mayors supports ambitious, locally relevant solutions, captured through strategic action plans that are registered, implemented and monitored and publicly available;

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fostering Local Climate Resilience: The Global Covenant of Mayors emphasizes the importance of climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as increased access to clean and affordable energy.

Duties and responsibilities

Interns will gain practical experience in the workings of an international non-governmental organization focused on cities and climate change. The intern will gain exposure across a broad range of functional areas – including program management, stakeholder engagement, operations, grants management, planning and communications – within a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities may include:

Supporting the team in preparation for regular meetings of the Board, Founders Council and Technical Working Groups;

Collecting and analyzing data around specific issues and opportunities;

Assisting in the preparation of presentations for external stakeholders;

Providing administrative and communications support, which include updating initiative’s website and following up on outreach from cities and the general public;

Supporting other key projects led by Secretariat staff.

Key competencies

The ideal candidate will have:

Strong commitment to working with cities and climate change – previous internship experience in both areas preferred;

Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills;

Ability to manage multiple projects, and comply with deadlines;

Enthusiasm for learning and a demeanor suitable for a small office work environment;

Ability to work independently as well as with colleagues;

Keen business acumen and quantitative skills (as demonstrated professionally or academically).

What we can offer you

The unique opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic, international organization together with individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with ambition and a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work;

A space to develop and challenge yourself;

Participation in local Global Covenant events;

Opportunities to engage with staff and members of the European Climate Foundation and European Commission through focused speaking engagements;

A full-time position with a 6-months fix term contract;

Compensation: similar to that of internships in European institutions (Commission, Council and Parliament).

Start date: July 2017

How to apply

Please send your CV and a short cover letter in English to the following email address SMO-InternSpecialProjects@Europeanclimate.org. The motivation letter should include: days/hours available for interviews, anticipated start/end dates, why you are interested in the internship with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy, and the contact information for two references.

Please indicate Intern, Special Projects Application in the subject line. Candidates need to be in the possession of a work permit for the work location. Telephone calls will not be forwarded to the recruitment team. Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Deadline for applications: 30 June 2017

For more information on the ECF, please visit www.europeanclimate.org.

Intern Alliance2015

Can you provide advocacy support to a busy and growing NGO office? Are you interested in learning more about humanitarian and development related advocacy? We have created a new internship to provide multifunctional support to the Alliance2015 hub with an emphasis on advocacy support with the aim of giving a young professional an all-round taste of the issues and ways of working of a large NGO alliance as part of their professional development.

Main duties & Responsibilities

General Alliance2015 hub office support:

Support the smooth running of the office by assisting the Director and SPO with scheduling, meeting and travel arrangements;

Basic administration and event planning and management;

Improving and documenting administrative processes to ensure easy handover to others;

Basic financial administration tasks;

Ensuring visitors to the office are welcomed, well orientated and can access the information they need.

Advocacy support:

Monitor and keep team and members informed of relevant information and developments in EU external relations/development & humanitarian policy;

Provide analyses on broader EU external relations trends across all policy such that opportunities to meet specific objectives can be maximised;

Organise events/seminars/roundtables as directed;

Set up bilateral meetings with decision makers as required;

Attend relevant meetings with the EU institution and relevant Brussels-based NGOs and organisations, providing concise and succinct notes;

Maintain up to date debriefing and information of Alliance2015 Brussels team and of A2015 members through appropriate channels, including intranet and web pages, in coordination with the Communications Officer;

Support the implementation plans of the Advocacy Group (AG), including with research and analysis on specific topics as directed;

Provide Director with policy briefs and key preparation documents for higher representation meetings and events;

Any other relevant tasks as per requirements of the Alliance2015 Director.

You should demonstrate a true interest in this field of work; curiosity; energy and a willingness to learn.

For further details about the skills we are looking for and to see our other vacancies check out the vacancies page of our website before you apply.

To apply please send a ONE page cover letter and your CV together with a relevant writing sample to jobs@localknowledge.be before 25 June at midnight CET.

The Graduate School for East and Southeast European Studies Scholarships

Deadline: 23 July 2017
Open to: graduates with a Master’s, magister, german diploma, state examination or equivalent degree
Scholarship: basic monthly stipend of EUR 1.365, plus expenses

Description

The Graduate School for East and Southeast European Studies (Munich/Regensburg, Germany) calls for applications for up to 3 positions as a research assistant (PhD candidate position) – employment according to the German TV-L in part time (65 %) – and up to 3 PhD scholarships (beginning November 15, 2017).

The Graduate School for East and Southeast European Studies is a joint program by the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) Munich and the Universität Regensburg. The School is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) as part of the German Excellence Initiative and started in November 2012. Research at the Graduate School is conducted in three broad interdisciplinary fields:

Origins and Forms of Social and Political Change;

Cultural Systems;

Infrastructure, Migration, and Transfer of Knowledge.

Research at the Graduate School focuses particularly on interrelations and interdependencies between East and Southeast Europe and other regions of the world.

In the context of its primary focus on East and Southeast Europe, the Graduate School draws on the following disciplines: History, Literary and Language Studies, Art History, Theatre Studies, Social Sciences, and Law.

In the context of cross-regional comparisons and transfer studies the School’s expertise in Area Studies is complemented by insights from Chinese, Japanese and North American Studies.

Eligibility

Applicants need to have:

Very good graduate degree (Master’s, Magister, German Diploma, State Examination or equivalent degree);

Independent research project within the fields of interest to the Graduate School;

Interest in interdisciplinary research questions and sensitivity for transnational and spatial perspectives;

Knowledge of German and English;

Knowledge of the language of the research object.

Benefits

Beginning November 15, 2017, available for 18 months with the option of extension for another 24 months, the Graduate School offers the following doctoral positions:

Up to 3 positions as a research assistant – employment according to the German TV-L in part-time (65 %);

Up to 3 Ph.D. Scholarships.

These Research Assistant positions are assigned to conduct an independent Ph.D. project. The remuneration is based on Grade E 13 (65%) of the German Public Service Salary Scale. It includes a teaching obligation of one semester hour per week.

Ph.D. Scholarships are awarded with a basic monthly stipend of 1.365 Euro, plus travel funds, grants for material costs as well as child-care expenses in accordance with DFG guidelines where applicable.

Both forms of doctoral positions can be realized either at the LMU Munich or at the Universität Regensburg, depending on the advisor’s assignment.

The holders of both the doctoral positions and the scholarships will be expected to:

Successfully conduct an independent research project which contributes to the Graduate School’s research fields;

Participate in the Graduate School’s seminars and qualification program.

How to apply?

Applicants need to submit:

Research proposal of 4 to 6 pages;

Work plan and time schedule;

Curriculum Vitae;

Degree certificates (after higher education entrance qualification);

Abstract of the Master’s thesis;

List of publications if applicable;

References by two university professors.

Please submit the complete application online.

For more information, please visit the official website.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2017/06/12/phd-scholarships-at-the-graduate-school-for-east-and-southeast-european-studies/#ixzz4kSZIbZSk

University of Würzburg Scholarships for Master’s and Doctoral Programme in Germany, 2017

The University of Würzburg is pleased to offer Scholarships for Comparative Studies in Adult Education & Lifelong Learning to pursue Master’s and Doctoral programme. German, EU, as well as Non-EU applicants, are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

The main focus is to students who are enrolled in study programmes close to adult education and lifelong learning. Additionally, we welcome interdisciplinary approaches as well.

The University of Würzburg is one of the leading universities in Germany – as is the case with rankings of national and international research organizations as well as international expert commissions. In many fields of science, for example, in biology, medicine, chemistry, physics, and psychology, the University of Würzburg is also one of the world’s leading academic institutions.

Course Level: Scholarship is available to pursue Master’s and Doctoral programme.

Study Subject: Scholarship is awarded to study Comparative Studies in Adult Education & Lifelong Learning.

Scholarship Award: Scholarship of subsistence: 500 Euro for two complete weeks plus travel lump sum according to country of destination (see DAAD regulations, column 1).

Number of Scholarships: Around 18 international scholarships funded by the DAAD Summer School Programme.

Scholarship can be taken in Germany

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:

The programme is oriented towards master and doctoral students from Europe and beyond. The main focus is on students who are enrolled in study programmes close to adult education and lifelong learning. Additionally, we welcome interdisciplinary approaches as well.

Nationality: German, EU as well as Non-EU applicants are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have their previous degree.

English Language Requirements: Due to the intensive interactions during the Winter School only applications of people with an English level of B2 (see Common European Framework of Reference for Language) can be considered. Please provide a proof of your language skills (e.g. by the statement of a university professor).

Germany Scholarships

How to Apply: The mode of application is online.

Application Form

Application Deadline: Scholarship application deadline is September 30, 2017.

Scholarship Link

Pittsburg State University Scholarships for International Students in USA, 2018

Pittsburg State University Scholarships are open for international students. Scholarship requirements vary widely, but generally, students will need a minimum 22 ACT score and a 3.2 GPA.

Pittsburg State University, also called Pitt State or PSU, is a public university with approximately 7,479 students located in Pittsburg, Kansas, United States.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate programme.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study the subjects offered by the university.

Scholarship Award: Amounts vary

Scholarship can be taken in the USA

Eligibility: Scholarship requirements vary widely, but generally, students will need a minimum 22 ACT score and a 3.2 GPA.

Nationality: International students can apply for these scholarships.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have previous degree.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirement: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

How to Apply: There are many different scholarships available for students at Pitt State.

New Pitt State students: students who are new to Pittsburg State must complete the Admission and Scholarship Application in order to be considered.

Current Pitt State students: current students must apply or re-applyfor General Scholarships each year in order to be considered. Apply for a scholarship every year by February 1

Departmental Scholarships: Contact the department of your major to see if a separate application is required
Department contacts
View all departmental scholarships

Honors College Scholarships: these scholarships require a separate application and have a deadline of January 15. Honors College Scholarships cannot be considered unless a student has (1) applied for admission, (2) submitted a transcript(s), and (3) submitted ACT score(s).

Application Form

Application Deadline: The deadline for all general scholarships at Pitt State is February 1, 2018.

Scholarship Link

NU-WIDER PhD Internship Programme

The PhD Internship Program allows registered doctoral students the chance to take advantage of the facilities and other resources at UNU-WIDER for their PhD research thesis or dissertation along with the opportunity to collaborate with UNU-WIDER researchers in relative areas. These PhD interns will spend on average three consecutive months at UNU-WIDER. During their time in Finland, PhD interns will prepare one or more research papers to give a seminar on their findings. These interns will also get the opportunity to publish their research in the WIDER Working Paper Series.

In order to apply, an applicant needs to already be enrolled in a PhD program and must have conducted research on developing economies. Those candidates that are working in different social studies can apply, but this is an economic-focused facility. Candidates need to be fluent in written and oral English and have good analytical skills. Those living and/or working in developing companies who are in later stages of their PhD will be given preference for this program.

If accepted, interns will be given a grant to cover any costs of travel to and from the location of their PhD institution, insurance for medical and hospital services, and a monthly stipend of €1,600 to cover any living expenses while in Helsinki during their internship.

In order to apply, applicants must apply for the position online as this is the only way UNU-WIDER accepts applications and only does so twice a year. The deadlines for each submission are March 31 and September 30. When applying during the month of September, applicants will be going to UNU-WIDER during February to June of the year that follows, and if one applies in March, they would be going to UNU-WIDER from the months of August to November that same year of application.

It is important to understand that the online application form will only go live one month before the deadline for the application’s submission. As a part of the application, you will need to send in your curriculum vitae. Your PhD supervisor must give UBU-WIDER a letter of reference that needs to be emailed by your supervisor and will be used to certify that you have enrolled in a PhD program at your current university. Emails will not be received by post or by email. Those who have been selected for the program will be told of their final decision by way of email within four weeks of the closing deadline. These applicants have to confirm their decision to take the offer made by UNU-WIDER two weeks after contact.

More information: https://idevjobs.com/job/unu-wider-phd-internship-programme/

100% Scholarship for Masters Programme at MIB Trieste School of Management in Italy, 2017

In memory of Diego Garcia-Sastre Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A. offers 100% scholarship to pursue Master in Insurance and Risk Management by MIB Trieste School of Management. Citizens of member countries of the European Union are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

The Master in Insurance and Risk Management by MIB Trieste School of Management (Italy) is one of just a handful in Europe for the training of consultancy, insurance, finance and risk management professionals.

Students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.

Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing the master programme at the MIB School of Management of Trieste.

Study Subject: Scholarship is awarded to pursue Master in Insurance and Risk Management by MIB Trieste School of Management.

Scholarship Award: The scholarship covers the whole tuition fee (€ 22.000).

Number of Scholarships: Not Known

Scholarship can be taken in Italy

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:

Citizens of member countries of theEuropean Union;

Academic degree in Economics or in quantitative subject (e.g.: Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Actuarial and Statistical Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering);

Good working knowledge ofEnglish and of an another foreign language in addition to their mother tongue;

Less than 28 years old as of 31st December 2017.

Nationality: Citizens of member countries of the European Union (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and UK) are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must be less than 28 years old as of 31st December 2017.

English Language Requirements: Applicants must have good working knowledge of English and of an another foreign language in addition to their mother tongue.

Italy Scholarships

How to Apply: Application process:

Complete the MIRM online Application Form and type “Yes” in the field “Would you like to apply for a Scholarship” and insert “Diego Garcia Sastre Scholarship” in the Scholarship list field.

Upload the requested CV and Motivational Letter, highlighting also your strengths and achievements related to the Diego Garcia Sastre Scholarship.

Submit the Application form*

Application Form

Application Deadline: The application online must be submitted by August 15, 2017.

Scholarship Link

Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies (JISP), 2018

Applications are invited for Japan-IMF Scholarships Program for Advanced Studies (JISP) from Japanese nationals obtaining PhD degrees in macroeconomics at a university outside of Japan. Selected scholars must attend a 2-day orientation program at the IMF in Washington D.C., shortly before they begin studies at their respective university.

JISP’s goal is supporting Japanese scholars during their doctoral studies in macroeconomics and helping them become applied macroeconomists at the IMF.

The Japan-IMF Scholarships Program for Advanced Studies (JISP) is financed by the government of Japan and administered by the IMF’s Institute for Capacity Development with assistance from the Institute of International Education (IIE) and International Education Blueprint (IEB) in Japan.

The candidate should have a very good command of the English language.

Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue PhD program at a university outside of Japan.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in the field of macroeconomics.

Scholarship Award: The JISP covers all reasonable expenses for two years of graduate study including:

Full university tuition and fees;

Medical insurance;

Annual book allowance and monthly living allowance;

Selected travel expenses; and

Paid summer internship.

To cover the remaining years of study, JISP scholars are expected to secure another source of funding, usually through Research or Teaching Assistantship at their university.

Scholarship can be taken in the Abroad

Eligibility: To be eligible, an applicant must be:

A Japanese citizen.

Able to obtain a PPh.D.by age 34.

Studying at, or applying to, a PhD program in macroeconomics at a university outside of Japan. Only universities with a strong doctoral program in macroeconomics are eligible.

Entering the 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of the PhD program.

Nationality: Japanese citizens are eligible to apply for these scholarships programme.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: PhD candidates studying at, or applying to a doctoral program in macroeconomics at a university outside of Japan can apply.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirement: The candidate should have a very good command of the English language.

Japan Scholarships

How to Apply: The application is available online. It must be completed in English and include the following:

A personal statement focusing on the applicant’s background, career goals, and interest in working as an IMF economist;

A complete university transcript for the applicant’s prior studies and, if already a graduate student, a current university transcript;

GRE and TOEFL or IELTS scores;

A copy of one application to a PhD program; and

Two reference letters.

Application Form

Application Deadline: The application deadline is January 31, 2018.

Scholarship Link

Intern Alliance2015

Can you provide advocacy support to a busy and growing NGO office? Are you interested in learning more about humanitarian and development related advocacy? We have created a new internship to provide multifunctional support to the Alliance2015 hub with an emphasis on advocacy support with the aim of giving a young professional an all-round taste of the issues and ways of working of a large NGO alliance as part of their professional development.

Main duties & Responsibilities

General Alliance2015 hub office support:

Support the smooth running of the office by assisting the Director and SPO with scheduling, meeting and travel arrangements;

Basic administration and event planning and management;

Improving and documenting administrative processes to ensure easy handover to others;

Basic financial administration tasks;

Ensuring visitors to the office are welcomed, well orientated and can access the information they need.

Advocacy support:

Monitor and keep team and members informed of relevant information and developments in EU external relations/development & humanitarian policy;

Provide analyses on broader EU external relations trends across all policy such that opportunities to meet specific objectives can be maximised;

Organise events/seminars/roundtables as directed;

Set up bilateral meetings with decision makers as required;

Attend relevant meetings with the EU institution and relevant Brussels-based NGOs and organisations, providing concise and succinct notes;

Maintain up to date debriefing and information of Alliance2015 Brussels team and of A2015 members through appropriate channels, including intranet and web pages, in coordination with the Communications Officer;

Support the implementation plans of the Advocacy Group (AG), including with research and analysis on specific topics as directed;

Provide Director with policy briefs and key preparation documents for higher representation meetings and events;

Any other relevant tasks as per requirements of the Alliance2015 Director.

You should demonstrate a true interest in this field of work; curiosity; energy and a willingness to learn.

For further details about the skills we are looking for and to see our other vacancies check out the vacancies page of our website before you apply.

To apply please send a ONE page cover letter and your CV together with a relevant writing sample to jobs@localknowledge.be before 25 June at midnight CET.

Cardiff University Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships

Deadline: 31 August 2017
Open to: international applicants
Benefits: scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate studies

Description

Cardiff University is offering Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships awards to international students for the year 2017. Scholarships are available to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate taught levels of study.

The overreaching aim of establishing the Cardiff University was to transform the public higher education to improve quality and efficiency of teaching and learning, creating a world-class higher learning institution.

Cardiff is established as one of Britain’s leading universities. Its ambition is to be among the top 100 universities in the world and top 20 in the UK.

Eligibility

International students who meet the criteria of the programme for which they apply;

Applicants whose first language is not English have to submit a recognized certificate.

Benefits

Qualifying recipients of the scholarship will receive a 2,000 GBP award in the form of a tuition fee discount.

How to apply?

You can find more about more the application procedure for undergraduate studies here and for postgraduate studies here.

For more information please visit the official website.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2017/06/09/cardiff-university-vice-chancellors-international-scholarships/#ixzz4jzQ4ht6f

Fully Funded PhD Student Positions for International Students at University of Milano-Bicocca in Italy, 2017/18

Five fully-funded PhD student positions are now available at the University of Milano-Bicocca to pursue Doctoral Program in Analysis of Social and Economic Processes. Candidates of all nationalities are eligible to apply for these positions.

The ASEP Doctoral Program aims at training students for both scholarly and applied social research.

The University of Milano-Bicocca was founded on June 10, 1998. Located in the Northern part of Milano, Italy, the University campus is built as a cultural district in a postindustrial area (the largest in Europe), where the factory Pirelli previously produced tires and 25,000 workers were employed. Today, the same grounds host around 35,000 students. The University of Milano-Bicocca is a multi-disciplinary university that trains professionals in various fields of both the natural and the social sciences.

Course Level: Positions are available to pursue PhD programme.

Study Subject: Positions are awarded in Analysis of Social and Economic Processes (ASEP) of the University of Milano-Bicocca (Italy).

Scholarship Award: All students admitted to the ASEP Doctoral Program receive a University scholarship of € 16,238.47 per year, gross of social security contributions. The amount of the scholarship is increased by 50% for any period of study or research abroad of at least 30 consecutive days, for a maximum of 18 months. Also, during the second and third years of the program, students may apply for a University research allowance equal to 10% of the amount of the scholarship per year. In addition to University funding, students can access special purpose grants provided by the Department of Sociology and Social Research. Specifically, students may apply for a yearly allowance of up to € 1,200 to cover travel expenses and conference fees, and a one-time allowance of up to € 2,000 to cover expenses related to summer school participation.

Number of Scholarships: Not Known

Scholarship can be taken in Italy

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:

The ASEP Doctoral Program welcomes applications for admission from highly motivated candidates with a solid social science background and a strong interest in empirical research. Candidates should hold an Italian Laurea Magistrale or any equivalent foreign degree. Candidates who expect to obtain the required degree by October 31, 2017 are also eligible to apply for admission; accepted candidates who fail to meet this requirement, however, will lose their right to admission. Candidates are expected to be fluent in spoken and written English, which is the official language of the ASEP Doctoral Program.

Nationality: Candidates of all nationalities are eligible to apply for these positions.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have their postgraduate (second cycle) degree.

English Language Requirements: Candidates are expected to be fluent in spoken and written English, which is the official language of the ASEP Doctoral Program.

PhD Scholarships in Italy

How to Apply: To submit the application, candidates must follow these steps:

Registration with the University website (here): This allows candidates to receive a username and a password; those who already have the access credentials for the private area of Segreterie Studenti can skip this step.

Filling out the application: By using their personal credentials (username and password), candidates must login to the Online Student Registry – Segreterie Studenti (here), select “Admissions”, and follow the instructions.

Reference letters: During the application process, candidates are required to provide the e-mail address and telephone number of two reference teachers/experts. The reference teachers/experts will then receive an e-mail notification containing instructions on how to upload their reference letter, strictly by July 4, 2017. Candidates, in turn, will be notified when the reference letters have been uploaded.

Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is July 3, 2017, 12:00 pm (midday) Italian time.

Scholarship Link

20 MIF Research Fellowship for International Students in Japan, 2018

The Matsumae International Foundation is pleased to offer 20 MIF research fellowship program to international students of high academic ability for 2018 entry. Fellowships are awarded to undertake research at selected host institutions.

Matsumae International Foundation aims to assist international students who require financial assistance with scholarship, specifically for overseas students.

The Matsumae International Foundation (MIF) is a non-governmental organization. Many donations have been kindly offered by enterprises and groups, most of the donors are individuals who are sympathetic to the founder’s ideals and maintain contributions to the fund from their limited incomes.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (Doctorate) degree or be recognized by the Matsumae International Foundation as possessing equivalent academic qualifications. Overseas students who want to study in English or Japanese must prove their language proficiency if the language is not their native tongue. Applicants may also be asked to submit scores from an English proficiency test such as TOEFL, or to travel to Japan to appear in university entrance examinations.

Course Level: Fellowships are available to carry out research at selected host institutions (university research laboratories, national research institutions or the corresponding facilities of private industry).

Study Subject(s): Fields of study such as natural science, engineering, and medicine are given first priority.

Number of Awards: 20 MIF research fellowship program to international students.

Scholarship Award: The following financial support is provided to successful applicants. No support for his/her family or dependents is available. Fellowships are provided for successful applicants only and intended for necessary living expenses and research activities in Japan. Under no circumstances is any part of the fellowships transferable to any other persons or other items.

Stipend for research and stay: ¥200,000 yen is provided monthly for the purpose of payment of tuition, expenses for research materials, lodging, meals, transportation, etc.

Insurance: Overseas Travel Accident/Sickness Insurance: (1) Personal accident insurance with death benefit and medical treatment, and (2) Sickness insurance with death benefit and medical treatment.

Air transportation: An economy-class round-trip air ticket between the international airport nearest to successful applicant’s home residence and Tokyo via most direct routing is provided. The provided air ticket cannot be converted to cash, nor can cash be provided by MIF for purchase of an air ticket by any individual or organization other than MIF

Lump sum on arrival: ¥120,000 yen is provided to assist with local travel expenses on arrival, the initial cost of lodging, etc.

Scholarship can be taken in Japan

Eligibility: Applicants of non-Japanese nationality who meet all of the following eligibility requirements are invited to submit the required application documents.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (Doctorate) degree, or be recognized by the Matsumae International Foundation as possessing equivalent academic qualifications.

Applicants must be under 49 years old at the time of application.

Applicants must have sufficient conversational ability in English or Japanese to prevent insurmountable difficulties during their research activities in Japan.

Applicants should not have been in Japan in the past and/or in the present.

Applicants should have firm positions and professions in their home countries and should return to their countries on completion of their fellowship stay by the foundation.

Applicants must be of sound health and not physically handicapped in any way which would not prevent from carrying out research in Japan.

Nationality: Non-Japanese citizens can apply for these MIF fellowships.

MIF Fellowship Program

College Admission Requirement:

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (Doctorate) degree, or be recognized by the Matsumae International Foundation as possessing equivalent academic qualifications.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: A number of leading universities, especially private ones, offer a few courses in English but most are in Japanese and knowledge of the language is more of a requirement than an asset. Overseas students who want to study in English or Japanese must prove their language proficiency if the language is not their native tongue. Applicants may also be asked to submit scores from an English proficiency test such as TOEFL, or to travel to Japan to sit university entrance examinations.

International Fellowships

How to Apply: Applicants should obtain the current issue of the Fellowship Announcement from the Foundation. To obtain the announcement, write to MIF with name and address by postal mail, or by E-mail. Or, download the announcement from the web page of the Foundation and print out the Application Form in PDF-format or MS Word file. The Foundation cannot entertain requests for waivers of the eligibility requirements and other conditions, listed in the Fellowship Announcement, and will not respond to such requests. The application must be submitted from the applicant’s home country. Under no circumstances will an application be accepted from a person already in Japan. MIF never receives applications by Fax or E-Mail. All of the following documents (#1~#8) – A4 in size – should be submitted on one occasion by the applicant to MIF. All documents must be typewritten in English. Documents written in any language other than English are not accepted. Submitted applications which do not contain all of the required documents will be automatically rejected. MIF will not be responsible for costs incurred in submitting an application, and reserves the right to request additional documents if necessary. All documents received become the property of MIF, and will not be returned. MIF will not respond to individual inquiry concerning the status/arrival of application documents

Application Form

The Research Project

Complete List of Publications

A reprint of what the applicant considers being his/her the most important publication
Personal History

A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s employer and/or supervisor (e.g. Faculty Dean) testifying to academic ability and achievements, and confirming the availability of study leave covering the grant period.

A certified copy of the applicant’s academic certificates (degrees of Ph.D., Master, Bachelor) issued by the university concerned.

An invitation letter with signature by the scientist of host institution confirming

Application Form

Application Deadline:  Applications must be received by the Foundation until August 31, 2017.

Scholarship Link

University of Sussex Chancellor’s Masters Scholarships in UK, 2017

The University of Sussex is awarding up to 100 Chancellor’s Scholarships for UK/EU and international students.  Scholarships are available for pursuing masters degree program in the UK.

This scholarship aims to assist high achieving and highly motivated international research scholars at the University of Sussex.

The University of Sussex is a leading higher education and research institution near Brighton, in the south of England. Sussex was the first of the new wave of UK universities founded in the 1960s. Its goal is to deliver teaching and learning programmes that are informed by current research, are attractive to students from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, and which deliver skills for life.

Applicants must hold or expect to achieve a first-class undergraduate honours degree from a UK university or the European Union. 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: Scholarships are available for pursuing masters degree program at the University of Sussex in the UK.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded to study any of the courses offered by the University of Sussex (excluding Postgraduate diplomas (including Common Professional Examination (CPE), Law and Economics), Masters degrees in Social Work (if receiving a bursary), Social Work post qualifying Masters degrees, PGCE courses and schools direct teaching courses, MSc Automotive Engineering, MA degrees in IDS apart from MA Gender and Development, Masters degrees at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School and In addition, masters students funded by the research councils (e.g. those receiving ESRC 1+3 funding) are not eligible).

Number of Awards: Up to 100 scholarships are available.

Scholarship Award: University is delighted to offer up to 100 £5,000 Masters scholarships to attract the most talented students to study at Sussex.

Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility: In order to be considered for a Chancellor’s Masters Scholarship applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

All applicants (UK, EU and non-EU) who either hold or expect to achieve a first-class undergraduate honours degree from any UK higher education institution or who hold or expect to achieve an excellent undergraduate degree from a university within the European Union are eligible

must apply for an eligible Masters course and receive and accept an offer by 1 August 2016;

must meet all the University’s general entrance requirements.

Nationality: UK/EU and International students (achieve a first-class undergraduate honours degree from a UK university) can apply for these masters scholarships.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: All applicants (UK, EU and non-EU) who either hold or expect to achieve a first-class undergraduate honours degree from any UK higher education institution or who hold or expect to achieve an excellent undergraduate degree from a university within the European Union are eligible

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. 

International Scholarships

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. Please provide a personal statement of no more than 3000 characters in support of their application.

Scholarship Application

Application Deadline: The application deadline is August 1, 2017.

Scholarship Link

Archaeology Postgraduate Studentship at University of Bradford in UK

Deadline: 7 July 2017
Open to: applicants from selected countries
Scholarship: one studentship will be awarded of GBP 8,933

Description

The University of Bradford is inviting applications for fully funded Archaeology Postgraduate Studentship for students starting their course in September 2017. The studentship is available to pursue postgraduate programme. The aim of the studentship is to provide funding to high-quality applicants. The University of Bristol (abbreviated as Bris. in post-nominal letters, sometimes referred to as Bristol University) is a red brick research university located in Bristol, United Kingdom. Bristol is organised into six academic faculties composed of multiple schools and departments running over 200 undergraduate courses largely situated in the Tyndalls Park area of the city.

Eligibility

To be considered for the studentship applicants must satisfy the following eligibility criteria, which include:

Minimum of an upper second-class honours degree or above;

The award is aligned to standard wording in the AHRC student funding guide. Students from EU countries other than the UK would be restricted to tuition fees only and no maintenance award. Non-EU students are not eligible for this funding;

Please note, in order to be considered for a studentship you must first apply to the University for admission to an appropriate programme of study;

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree;

Applicants must be non-native English speaking applicants.

Applicants from the following countries can apply for the studentship:

Anguilla, Belgium, Bermuda, British Antarctic Territories, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Cayman Islands, Croatia, Cyprus (European Union), Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Falkland Islands (Malvinas), Finland, France, French Guiana, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, the Republic of, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte (French Territorial Collectivity), Montserrat, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oenno Islands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Scotland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Sweden, Turks & Caicos Islands, Wales.

Scholarship

The studentship will be awarded GBP 8,933 and will cover the course fee and provide an attractive maintenance award subject to eligibility criteria. There is only one studentship available.

How to Apply?

In your covering letter please provide details of your undergraduate degree award and identify the programme of study you wish to take, providing a clear case for support (max 500 words) for the funding that you are applying for.

Applicants must first apply to the University for admission to the appropriate programme. A covering letter should then be sent to Yvonne Western Y.Western@bradford.ac.uk. Academic enquires can be directed to Programme Managers, or Dr Karina Croucher k.croucher@bradford.ac.uk.

For more information please visit the official website.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2017/06/07/archaeology-postgraduate-studentship-university-bradford-uk/#ixzz4jzP0dXam

Stockholm School of Economics MBA Scholarship for International Students in Sweden, 2017

Applications are invited for Stockholm School of Economics MBA Scholarship in Sweden for the year 2017. International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

The scholarship is given to a person who is expected to serve as a good ambassador for Sweden, through his/her leadership and responsible business development.

The Stockholm China Economic Research Institute (SCERI) at the Stockholm School of Economics is a prestigious institution which promotes the studies and research of the economy in China.

Course Level: Scholarship is available to pursue Master degree programme.

Study Subject: Scholarship is awarded in the field of Business Administration.

Scholarship Award: This scholarship is based on cooperation between Dagens Industri, utbildning.se and Stockholm School of Economics and covers the full tuition fee of SEK 465.000 + VAT for SSE MBA Executive Format.

Number of Scholarships: 12 to 15 of the applicants are asked to provide a full application, and 5 to 7 finalists are interviewed and presented to the jury, consisting of representatives from Dagens Industri, utbildning.se and Stockholm School of Economics. The jury selects the recipient of the scholarship.

Scholarship can be taken in Sweden

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:

The training will start in January 2018 and conducted part-time over 18 months, in parallel with regular work. During the training is an also made study trip abroad. To become scholarship required a degree equivalent to 180 credits, at least five years of relevant work experience, very good English skills and employer supports participation in education. Please note that the cost of testing, travel, food and lodging will be. Have you applied for the scholarship in previous years but have not received it, you are of course welcome to reapply. Do not miss the opportunity to get your life challenge funded.

Nationality: International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: To become scholarship required a degree equivalent to 180 credits, at least five years of relevant work experience.

English Language Requirements: Applicants must have very good English skills.

MBA Scholarships

How to Apply: The mode of application is online.

Application Form

Application Deadline: Scholarship application deadline is June 29, 2017.

Scholarship Link

World Bank Young Professionals Program 2018

The application for the 2018 Selection Process for the Young Professionals Program will open from June 14 – July 28, 2017.

The Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a starting point for an exciting career at the World Bank Group.

It is a unique opportunity for younger talent who have both a passion for international development and the leadership potential to grow in fascinating top technical and managerial roles in the World Bank Group (WBG). The program is designed for highly qualified and motivated individuals skilled in areas relevant to WBG technical/operations such as economics, finance, education, public health, social sciences, engineering, urban planning, agriculture, natural resources and others.

To be competitive for this highly selective program, candidates need to demonstrate a commitment to development, proven academic success, professional achievement, and leadership capability.

Every year, around 40 applicants are accepted into the program. Young Professionals are offered a five-year renewable term contract, spend 24 months in a structured development program, and enjoy a variety of benefits and opportunities.

 Benefits

Salary: Young Professionals are offered an internationally competitive salary, based on their education and professional experience.

Health, Life, Accident, and Other Insurance Programs: Young Professionals and their families (including declared domestic partners) may choose from three comprehensive medical/dental benefit plans. The WBG also provides basic life and accident insurance to all staff at no cost, and staff can elect optional life and accident insurance plans. The WBG provides disability and workers’ compensation coverage to staff at no cost.

Pension Plan: The WBG sponsors a comprehensive pension plan for eligible staff. Upon separation from the WBG, either a lump sum or a pension will become payable to the staff based on eligibility.

Relocation Benefits: These benefits are only applicable to staff who are not residents of the greater Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area at the time of appointment.

Relocation Travel: The World Bank will bear the cost of one-way transportation of staff and immediate dependent family from the staff member’s residence.

Relocation Shipment: You may choose to have the World Bank handle your shipping arrangements or you may elect the Optional Shipment Grant.

Relocation Grant: A one-time grant is included in the first paycheck to cover the cost of relocation.

Mobility Premium: A financial benefit is provided for a fixed period to cover expenses associated with being an expatriate staff member, based on family size and nationality. This benefit is not available for U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents who are based in Washington, DC.

Tax Allowance: U.S. staff receive an additional quarterly payment to cover the federal, state, and local income tax liabilities on their World Bank Group income.

Financial Assistance: The World Bank Group offers several financial assistance programs, including a two-year interest-free settling-in loan to those who relocate upon appointment.

 Eligibilities

Minimum Requirements:

The following are the minimum requirements to be eligible for the Young Professionals Program.

Citizenship of a member country of the World Bank Group

Be born on or after October 1, 1985

A PhD or Master’s degree and relevant work experience

Fluency in English

Full proficiency in one or more of the WBG’s working languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish is desired but not required

Specialization in a field relevant to the WBG Technical/Operations such as economics, finance, education, public health, social sciences, engineering, urban planning, agriculture, natural resources, and others

At least three years of relevant professional experience related to development or continued academic study at the doctoral level

Additional Qualifications:

To be competitive for the limited number of positions, a combination of the following credentials is highly desirable:

Display a commitment and passion for international development

Possess outstanding academic credentials

Exhibit excellent client engagement and team leadership skills

Have international development country experience

Be motivated to relocate and undertake country assignments

Eligible Regions: Open for all except US Citizen.

 APPLICATION PROCESS

The application for the 2018 Selection Process for the Young Professionals Program at the World Bank will be opened from June 14 – July 28, 2017.

Before You Apply, please ensure that:

You meet the minimum requirements for eligibility for the Young Professionals Program and,

You have all the information at hand including key dates, an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), Education Certificates/Transcripts, PhD Dissertation/Master’s Thesis topics (short summary), if applicable, and the Application Essay ready to be uploaded

Application Deadline: June 28, 2017 (15 Days Remaining)

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