Venice Academy of Human Rights 2013

The Venice Academy of Human Rights is an international and interdisciplinary programme of excellence for human rights education, research and debate. It provides an enriching forum for emerging ideas, practices and policy options in the field of human rights. The Academy hosts distinguished experts to promote critical and useful research and innovation through the exchange of current knowledge. This year the Academy will take place on 8 - 19 July.

Participation is open to academics, practitioners and Ph.D./J.S.D. students from all countries of the world with an advanced knowledge of human rights. In the selection of participants, the Academy puts great emphasis on fostering interdisciplinarity and securing gender equality. Participation is limited to 60 participants.

The Academy reviews all applications after the end of the application deadline. We aim to give participants as much time as possible for the organisation of visa, travelling and accommodation. Additional applications, after the deadline has passed, will only be considered if the number of accepted participants is below 60.
Important note: While all applications will be reviewed after the deadline has passed, the Academy appreciates early applications as it facilitates the review process.

 

Eligibility  

The Academy is an intensive programme of high standard and applicants should be confident that they are academically and linguistically prepared. All courses will be taught in English. It is, therefore, indispensable that all participants understand and speak English without any difficulty. Participants must be

• currently enrolled in a PhD/JSD programme in human rights, international law, political science, international relations, philosophy, sociology or related subjects,

          or

• have work experience of at least two years in one of these fields in an international or non-governmental organisation,

          or

• work on human rights issues for a government authority or in academia.

Fees and Waivers

The participation fee is EUR 600. The fee includes enrolment, lunch during the week (Monday-Friday), use of the facilities at EIUC (including wireless access) and social events. The registration fee does not include accomodation. 

The Venice Academy of Human Rights does not offer scholarships.

In the case of hardship, the participation fee can be waived for up to five admitted participants who demonstrate special needs. Priority is given to participants from developing countries. An application for a waiver must be made through the online application form. In case the participation fee is waived, the admitted participant still needs to cover all other expenses associated with the stay in Venice.

 

Costs  

All participants must ensure sufficient funds to support themselves during the Academy. Upon request from admitted participants, the Academy can provide support and confirmation letters to employers and grant institutions.
A list of accommodation options on Lido and in Venice, including two special arrangements starting at approx. 40 EUR per night, will be sent to all admitted participants.

Applications will be accepted until 5 May 2013.

Read more: http://www.eiuc.org/research/venice-academy-of-human-rights.html

ISS Scholarship/Hardship Fund for MA Program in Development Studies, Netherlands 2013/14

International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) is providing financial support to students through its two fund i.e. ISS Scholarship Fund for Excellent Students and ISS Hardship Fund. Both fund are open for international and dutch students for pursuing  MA program in Development Studies. ISS Scholarship Fund is awarding a total of 20 scholarships covering 40% of the tuition fee while ISS Hardship Fund provide a fee discount of up to 30% of the tuition fee. For applying these scholarships, the Applicants should send in their request to the ISS student office before closing dates i.e. 15 May 2013 for ISS Scholarship Fund and 15 June 2013 for ISS Hardship Fund.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided for MA program in Development Studies. Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing master degree at ISS, Netherlands. Scholarship Provider: International Institute of Social Studies (ISS)
Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands
Eligibility: For ISS Scholarship Fund: The following candidates can apply:
People with relevant work experience, a degree in one of the social sciences (upper second or first class) and a strong motivation to study at ISS, or
Recent graduates with a first class degree in one of the social sciences and a strong motivation to study at ISS.
For ISS Hardship Fund: Students who do not comply with the criteria for the scholarship fund for excellent students but do not have sufficient means to pay the entire tuition fee can apply to the ISS Hardship Fund.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International and Dutch students can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: The ISS has established two funds i.e. ISS Scholarship Fund for Excellent Students and ISS Hardship Fund to support students without any other form of scholarship. Both funds are open to Dutch as well as international students who wish to enroll in the MA in Development Studies.
Number of award(s): ISS Scholarship Fund for Excellent Students: A total of 20 scholarships will awarded.
What does it cover? ISS Scholarship Fund: Each scholarship is worth 40% of the tuition fee (for the MA 2013-2014: €5400). ISS Hardship Fund: This fund can provide a fee discount of up to 30% of the tuition fee (for the MA 2013-2014: €4050).
Notification: ISS Scholarship Fund: The decision will be taken in early June. Students selected for the scholarship bursaries will be informed by the student office. ). ISS Hardship Fund: The decision will be taken in early July. Students selected for the scholarship bursaries will be informed by the student office.
How to Apply: Applicants should send in their request to the ISS student office before closing dates.  Requests should include detailed financial information (including supporting bank statements) to prove your ability to support yourself for the remaining tuition fee, the living expenses and health insurance.
Scholarship Application Deadline: ISS Scholarship Fund: The application deadline is 15 May 2013. ISS Hardship Fund: 15 June 2013 is closing date.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

2013-14 IFP Scholarships for International Students, Cardiff University

Cardiff University is offering full and partial scholarships for students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance and potential. Two full scholarships are available self-funding overseas student, which will cover the cost of course fees for the International Foundation Programme. Applicants for the International Foundation Programme scholarships must have either a conditional or unconditional offer and must have accepted Cardiff University as their choice for study during the 2013/14 academic year. 
About Scholarship: Cardiff University awards a limited number of full and partial scholarships to students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance and potential. The deadline for applications is July 31st 2013.
- Cardiff University International Foundation Scholarships: Cardiff University awards a limited number of full and partial scholarships to students on the International Foundation Programme who demonstrate outstanding academic performance and potential.
- International Foundation Scholarship: They are offering two full scholarships for self-funding students, which will cover the cost of course fees for the International Foundation Programme. 
Study: Business, Engineering and Health & Life Sciences
Course Level: International foundation courses
Scholarship By: Cardiff University in UK

Location: UK 
Number of awards: Cardiff University International Foundation Scholarships: Cardiff University awards a limited number of full and partial scholarships.
- International Foundation Scholarship: Two full scholarships are offered. 
Duration: The scholarship is offered for the IFP year only.
Value: IFP scholarships cover the full cost of fees for the IFP year only. 
Eligibility:- You must be confirmed as an Overseas Student for fee paying purposes (this information is contained in your offer letter).
-You must fully complete the application form with the supporting statements as directed.
-Applicants for IFP scholarships must have a conditional or unconditional offer and must have accepted their offer by Midnight (GMT) Friday 31st July 2013.
-After this date, applicants have until Midnight (GMT) Thursday 16th August 2013 for their offers to be changed to unconditional –applications where the status is not unconditional after this time will not be considered.
-Scholarships are to be used for academic year 2013/14 only and cannot be used for 2014/15 entries. If you are awarded a scholarship and wish to defer your entry to the University, you will lose your scholarship and will need to re-apply again in the following year.
-These scholarships are only available to self-funding students. Students who are in receipt of full funding from a sponsorship body (such as their home country’s Government, charity or a private organisation) are not eligible to apply.
-Students must satisfy certain financial requirements as part of their visa application for study in the UK and students should not be solely relying on receiving a scholarship to meet these.
-If a student withdraws/is requested to withdraw from study before completing the IFP Course or does not complete the IFP course at Cardiff University they are responsible for repaying all monies received from the International Scholarship award unless there are extenuating circumstances.
-IFP scholarships do not include interruption of study as part of the fund. If students are required to resit a year of study, then they will not receive further funding for additional years.
-Winners must ensure that they maintain a satisfactory academic record. 
Scholarship Open for: The international students can apply
Selection Criteria: The selection panel at Cardiff University will be considering some important criteria when assessing your application form and these are outlined in the supporting statement headings.
-Academic merit: We require students to demonstrate their academic successes, whilst also illustrating other areas of personal development, such as learning gained via work experience, voluntary work or extra-curricular learning experiences.
- Contribution to society: We will look positively upon applications from students who demonstrate a keen awareness of the contribution they can make to the development of their community, society or nation as a result of obtaining their qualification from Cardiff University.
-Ambassadorial potential: Upon your graduation, you will be considered an Ambassador of Cardiff University, and we will look favorably upon applicants with the ability to represent Cardiff University in a diplomatic and professional manner in their future careers. 
Notification: Successful applicants who have already accepted an unconditional offer will be informed as soon as possible after the July deadline above. Successful applicants whose offers have still to be unconditional will be notified as soon as possible after the August deadline stated above. If an applicant has been selected as a reserve candidate, then they will be informed of this as soon as possible after the deadlines stated above. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified as soon as possible after 16th August. Unfortunately, they will be unable to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications. 
Apply: For applying these scholarships, please contact the IFP Office at foundation@cardiff.ac.uk to request an application form.
Deadline: Midnight (GMT) Friday 31st July 2013 
Further Information: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/for/prospective/international/funding/international-scholarship-fund/foundation-scholarships.html

Internship in Egypt

IFAD Internship Programme

The Internship Programme aims at promoting amongst the participants a better understanding of the United Nations and IFAD. The programme is meant for recent university graduates or students who specialise in fields of work relevant to IFAD’s mandate. Interns are fully involved in the work programme of the Division that has selected them to carry out assignments relevant to their studies under the supervision of an IFAD staff member. 

Eligibility

IFAD maintains a roster of potential candidates. If applicants meet the following criteria, their curriculum vitae will be added to the internship roster and kept for one year as qualified candidates:

• Be currently enrolled in a university or graduate school and have attended courses in the last 12 months; or
• Have recently completed their university studies at the undergraduate or  postgraduate level;
• Be fluent in English. Fluency in other IFAD official and working languages is an asset;
• Be of an IFAD member state
• Be 30 years old or less.

Applications

Applicants must fill in an electronic IFAD Personal History Form specifying the expected month/year of graduation and submit it to internship@ifad.org. 
Applications will be screened by the Human Resources division. Interns will be selected for positions as and when needed by hiring managers at IFAD. Candidates will be contacted by interested IFAD divisions.  

Terms of employment

Interns will be paid the equivalent of an all-inclusive lumpsum amount of USD600 per month, less any payment received from a sponsor (if any).  The payment will be pro-rated for periods of less than one month on the basis of 30 days per month.
Interns are not considered as agents or members of IFAD staff.  They cannot represent IFAD in any commitment, accrue benefits or be entitled for employment.  They may however apply to IFAD’s vacancies after their internship if they feel suited.
IFAD will be responsible for the third party insurance coverage while on the HQ premises and when travelling with an IFAD Travel Authorization.
Interns must carry their own medical insurance coverage valid worldwide, that covers for the cost of urgent medical care up to 30.000 EUR (per year) in line with the Schengen permit of stay requirement.
Internship assignments will be limited to a maximum period of six months with no possibility of extension under any other contractual type.
Close family members, other than a recognized spouse or domestic or common-law partner shall not be considered for employment by IFAD and will not be considered eligible for this Programme.
Interns will be required to sign a statement governing the IFAD Internship Programme at to the commencement of their internships.  

More information: http://www.ifad.org/job/intern/

Internship - TME Sustainability Report (107946 ) Toyota Motor Europe

Your project:
You will work with a team to support preparation and production of the annual sustainability report. The report is made up of three major parts: 1. Environmental - 2. Social – 3. Economic. The report is compiled using the GRI framework and guidelines for sustainability reporting in the automotive sector.
Team members are Toyota Motor Europe (TME) management, cross divisional stakeholders, external agencies & advisors. You will support the report creation process, contributing to the content of the environmental section of the report, as well as liaising with other divisions in meeting the reporting requirements covering TME’s social and economic activities and responsibilities.
More specifically, your tasks will include to

• seek and obtain data from various stakeholders within TME 
• check data for accuracy and verify with stakeholders its origin, reliability and accuracy 
• submit data and text in agreed format and liaise with editor closely 
• obtain feedback from stakeholders after editing & resubmit 
• support layout and revisions with agency for printed and online outputs 
• support report distribution to stakeholders & launch communication
• maintain a timeline of the project and ensure milestones are on track

Your assets:

•  Student in last year of master study, in social sciences, communication, environmental, international business, applied sciences, statistics, etc., ideally having some experience in project management.
•  Ideally, an undergraduate degree, taken in English, where English skills were extensively trained (e.g. Law, History, Politics, Geography, Classics, English). Excellent English communication skills are vital.
•  A deep understanding of sustainability issues, preferably combined with business experience.
•  Web design knowledge and graphical aptitude
•  Proactive and assertive
•  Critical eye for detail and accuracy
•  Ability to manage data and meet deadlines
•  Ability to work in a team and interact with diverse stakeholders to obtain & information.

Place of internship: Toyota Motor Europe (Brussels)
Duration: 12 months – Full time.
It is mandatory that applicants are not graduated before the end date of the internship. If you need a workpermit and / or visa to do an internship in Belgium, please take into account that we ask candidates to handle the complete application process.
Confidentiality: Due to business requirement, not all performed projects can be reflected in the internship report. This issue needs to be discussed with candidate/school in advance.
Benefits to Candidate: TME is a pan-European organization with nearly 20,000 employees across its full range of operations. This internship would be an excellent opportunity for any student wishing to perform thesis research into issues and opportunities of sustainable business practice, sustainability reporting and corporate strategy. This subject could be approached from many different perspectives, including environmental science, communications, business studies and sustainability.
Should you be interested in this internship, please apply online via www.toyotajobs.com and submit your CV and motivation letter (clearly indicating the title of the internship project you apply for, your availability as well as your expectations of this business experience).

2013/14 50th Anniversary MBA Scholarships at Bradford University School of Management, UK

Bradford University, School of Management is offering six 50th Anniversary MBA scholarships to all self-funded or part self-funded MBA applicants studying in Bradford in UK. Successful students pay the £2000 deposit payment only, and the scholarship will cover all other tuition fees. Scholarship is offered for 2 places for Full-time MBA, 1 place for Accelerated MBA and 3 places for Executive Modular MBA in the UK. Full-time, Accelerated and Executive MBA students are eligible for these scholarships.
About Scholarship: Applicants are invited to compete for one of six 50th Anniversary MBA scholarships worth over Bradford University School of Management£15,000 each. Successful students pay the £2000 deposit payment only, and the scholarship will cover all other tuition fees. Applicants are eligible for a maximum of one scholarship or bursary. If applicants qualify for more than one award, then the higher award will be made. 
Study: Business offered at Bradford University School of Management in UK
Course Level: Master’s degree
Scholarship By: Bradford University School of Management in UK
Location: UK 
Eligibility:
-The 50th Anniversary MBA scholarships are open to all self-funded or part self-funded MBA applicants studying in Bradford.
- Full-time, Accelerated and Executive MBA students planning to study in the UK
Scholarship Open for: International students can apply ( Students must have received a formal offer of acceptance on a course)
Number of awards: There are 6 awards available for the Bradford MBA as follows:
-3 Executive MBA in the UK awards – for students starting in September 2013
-2 Full-time MBA in the UK awards – for students starting in September 2013
-1 Accelerated MBA award – for students starting in January 2014
Value: MBA scholarships worth over £15,000 each. Successful students pay the £2000 deposit payment only, and the scholarship will cover all other tuition fees. 
Apply: Applicants must meet all the usual entry requirements to be eligible and will need to complete a scholarship application form, in which they must submit a 600 word blog post. 
Deadline: Applications for these scholarships can be submitted at any time up to 30th June 2013 (30th September for Accelerated MBA scholarship) but cannot be considered until you have received a formal offer of acceptance on a course. 
 Further Information: http://www.brad.ac.uk/management/programmes/scholarships/