Traineeship in Direct Supervision

ECB - European Central Bank

Frankfurt, Germany

Reference: 2017-280-TRS

Type of contract: Traineeship of between 3 and 12 months in total
Who can apply: EU nationals who are eligible according to our traineeship programme
Salary: The trainee grant is €1,050 per month plus an accommodation allowance
Working time: Full-time
Closing date for applications: Monday, 4 December 2017

Your team

As a successful applicant, you will be assigned to one of the Joint Supervisory Teams (JSTs) in Directorates General Microprudential Supervision I and II (DG/MS I and II), which are responsible for the ongoing supervision of significant banks within the scope of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM). The SSM is the system of banking supervision in Europe. It comprises the ECB and the national supervisory authorities of the participating countries.


A JST is a well-rounded team of experts in banking supervision who are in charge of the Supervisory Examination Programme for a specific significant bank falling under the direct supervision of the ECB. Each JST has between two and 15 members from the ECB and additional members from the national supervisory authorities. You may also be assigned to horizontal projects on banking supervision.


Your role

As a trainee, you will contribute to the tasks of a JST or of a horizontal team by:

analysing financial accounts and monitoring market perceptions of supervised entities;

analysing the legal and regulatory framework for financial institutions in various jurisdictions;

assisting with data collection and analysis, generating tables, charts and reports;

working independently, under the guidance of a mentor, on projects relating to the implementation of supervisory practices and standards.

These traineeships offer a unique opportunity for individuals with a keen interest in a career in banking supervision, finance, accounting or a related area. You will be exposed to a challenging professional environment and work with high caliber experts who will help you to grow your skills in an international and multicultural setting. Through workshops and conferences, you will also have the chance to learn about the latest developments in economics, finance and banking.

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential:

a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, statistics, business administration, financial/banking law, accounting or other relevant discipline;

a keen interest in banking-related risk analysis, in the implementation of financial regulation and in the implementation of supervisory standards and practices;

an advanced command of English and an intermediate knowledge of at least one other official language of the EU.

Desired:

a master’s degree in the fields mentioned above;

knowledge of banking analysis, banking regulation, corporate finance, risk management or accounting;

knowledge of data analysis functionalities and statistical packages;

additional European languages.

You engage collaboratively with others. You pursue team goals and learn willingly from other people’s diverse perspectives. You signal any need for change by explaining it and proposing alternative solutions. You analyse complex information effectively and can evaluate different views to arrive at solutions. You know and anticipate stakeholder needs.

Working modalities

Working for European banking supervision involves spending short periods of time abroad for on-site visits or training.

Further information

The traineeships are for six months, with the possibility of an extension (to a maximum of 12 months in total) in the same business area or within the SSM, subject to business needs and satisfactory performance.

Application and selection process

Find more information under “How you can join us":
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/careers/vacancies/html/vacancydetails.en.html?id=005056853E201EE7B1C4471E6E3C54E5

Goethe University Master Scholarships in Germany for 2017/18

Goethe University ranks among the top ten in external funding and among the top three largest universities in Germany, with three clusters of excellence in medicine, life sciences and the humanities.

Goethe University’s Master scholarship programme is a ground­breaking project, and unique in the academic landscape of Germany. For a period of five years (2016-2020) we will be of­fering 20 scholarships per year for various MSc and MA courses with a special emphasis on research.

They are seeking outstanding candidates who are interested in joining one of our MA or MSc programmes, which are deeply embedded in our strongest research units (Centers of Excellence, collaborative research centers, and LOEWE CENTERS). Please visit our website for more information on the various Master’s degree programmes (content, requirements, language of instruction etc.) supported by Goethe Goes Global.

The purpose of the scholarship is to foster your academic career, to enable you to become involved in existing research projects and to actively support you during your Master’s degree studies. A Master’s degree is the prerequisite for starting a PhD in one of Goethe University’s seminal research units.

Location:

 Germany

 Benefits

Goethe University will provide you, as a scholarship holder, with:

A monthly stipend of 1,000 € for the standard period of study in a Master programme at Goethe-University (generally 2 years)

Excellent academic supervision by professors and academic staff who work in most cases in the university’s most distinguished research units

The option to write your Master’s thesis and other seminar papers or do an internship in their respective research unit

Support and orientation by an experienced Master’s student buddy during your studies

Access to seminars focusing on professional skills at our Graduate Academy GRADE, normally open only to PhD students and postdocs

Innovative research environment and networks to fellow scholarship holders and other advanced researchers

Career support through Goethe University’s Research Support Office

Insight and involvement in the activities of multidisciplinary research groups at Goethe University

 Eligibilities

Please note each of the Masters program has different basic requirements and thus you are requested to study the program you are applying for. However, the basic requirements are:

You are well versed in your academic discipline and particularly interested in research?

You hold or are on track for an excellent or above-average Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a university outside Germany?

You are looking for an interesting Master’s programme and are considering a PhD in the long run?

You want a platform to exchange ideas with other international researchers about the topics you are passionate about?

You are seeking hands-on experience in research under the supervision of excellent professors in a renowned university with state-of-the art facilities?

You are highly motivated to conduct research in a particular research unit based at Goethe University?

You need a stepping stone to start a successful, international career and funding for your Master’s programme?

Eligible Regions: Open for All

 APPLICATION PROCESS

Please follow the official website to learn more and apply.

Please Note: 

The Goethe Goes Global scholarship is only available for a number of Master’s programmes at Goethe-University. In regard to the application process, the scholarship is connected to the Master’s degree programme of your choice. Therefore, the application deadlines for the Goethe Goes Global scholarships correspond with the application deadlines for the Master’s programmes. The selection processes for both the Master’s programme and the scholarship take place at the same time.

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 For Further Queries

Please contact: masterstip@uni-frankfurt.de

Goethe University Master Scholarships in Germany for 2017/18

Goethe University ranks among the top ten in external funding and among the top three largest universities in Germany, with three clusters of excellence in medicine, life sciences and the humanities.

Goethe University’s Master scholarship programme is a ground­breaking project, and unique in the academic landscape of Germany. For a period of five years (2016-2020) we will be of­fering 20 scholarships per year for various MSc and MA courses with a special emphasis on research.

They are seeking outstanding candidates who are interested in joining one of our MA or MSc programmes, which are deeply embedded in our strongest research units (Centers of Excellence, collaborative research centers, and LOEWE CENTERS). Please visit our website for more information on the various Master’s degree programmes (content, requirements, language of instruction etc.) supported by Goethe Goes Global.

The purpose of the scholarship is to foster your academic career, to enable you to become involved in existing research projects and to actively support you during your Master’s degree studies. A Master’s degree is the prerequisite for starting a PhD in one of Goethe University’s seminal research units.

Location:

 Germany

 Benefits

Goethe University will provide you, as a scholarship holder, with:

A monthly stipend of 1,000 € for the standard period of study in a Master programme at Goethe-University (generally 2 years)

Excellent academic supervision by professors and academic staff who work in most cases in the university’s most distinguished research units

The option to write your Master’s thesis and other seminar papers or do an internship in their respective research unit

Support and orientation by an experienced Master’s student buddy during your studies

Access to seminars focusing on professional skills at our Graduate Academy GRADE, normally open only to PhD students and postdocs

Innovative research environment and networks to fellow scholarship holders and other advanced researchers

Career support through Goethe University’s Research Support Office

Insight and involvement in the activities of multidisciplinary research groups at Goethe University

 Eligibilities

Please note each of the Masters program has different basic requirements and thus you are requested to study the program you are applying for. However, the basic requirements are:

You are well versed in your academic discipline and particularly interested in research?

You hold or are on track for an excellent or above-average Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a university outside Germany?

You are looking for an interesting Master’s programme and are considering a PhD in the long run?

You want a platform to exchange ideas with other international researchers about the topics you are passionate about?

You are seeking hands-on experience in research under the supervision of excellent professors in a renowned university with state-of-the art facilities?

You are highly motivated to conduct research in a particular research unit based at Goethe University?

You need a stepping stone to start a successful, international career and funding for your Master’s programme?

Eligible Regions: Open for All

 APPLICATION PROCESS

Please follow the official website to learn more and apply.

Please Note: 

The Goethe Goes Global scholarship is only available for a number of Master’s programmes at Goethe-University. In regard to the application process, the scholarship is connected to the Master’s degree programme of your choice. Therefore, the application deadlines for the Goethe Goes Global scholarships correspond with the application deadlines for the Master’s programmes. The selection processes for both the Master’s programme and the scholarship take place at the same time.

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YOUNGO Global South Scholarships 2017 at Bonn, Germany

Deadline: 24 August 2017
Open to: youth between 18 – 35 years old
Benefits: fully funded

Description

YOUNGO is the official youth constituency at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). YOUNGO is made up of organizations and individuals who identify as the youth it is not an organization, but, rather, a collection of groups and/or individuals.

In light of the barriers facing the participation of youth from the Global South, the GSS 2017 will provide the necessary financial resources to enable more young people to attend COY13 and COP23 who otherwise would not have the opportunity. Alongside covering the costs of their participation (travel, accommodation, food, etc), the GSS 2017 will also provide a robust capacity building program to empower Global South participation which is effective, rather than tokenistic.

Eligibility

If selected, They will be available to join COP 23 and / COY 13 in Bonn, Germany for the full duration from November 2nd – November 18th. And shall also be able to attend the online Capacity Building Training sessions prior to the conference;

They are or will turn, at least 18 years old on or before October 30, 2017;

They are a citizen/national of one of the listed countries.

Benefits

Have all your expenses covered for participating at the 23rd UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP23) and Conference of Youth 13 (COY13);

Participate in a comprehensive capacity-building program;

Opportunity to connect your initiative and previous work on an international level and get engaged in YOUNGO;

Providing the selected applicants with online Capacity Building Training sessions about the process, prior to their travel to Bonn.

How to apply?

In order to apply, please fill the application.

For more information, please visit the official web page.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2017/08/11/youngo-global-south-scholarships-2017-bonn-germany/#ixzz4pkE1mevM

500 Humboldt Research Fellowships for International Applicants in Germany, 2017-2018

Up to 500 Humboldt Research Fellowships are available for experienced researchers to carry out a long-term research project (6-18 months) at a research institution in Germany. Scientists and scholars of all nationalities and disciplines may apply.

A Humboldt Research Fellowship for experienced researchers allows you to carry out long-term research (6-18 months) in Germany. Applicants choose their own topic of research and their academic host. The fellowship is flexible and can be divided up into as many as three stays within three years.

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (German: Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung) is a foundation established by the government of the Federal Republic of Germany and funded by the Federal Foreign Office, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development as well as other national and international partners; it promotes international academic cooperation between excellent scientists and scholars from Germany and from abroad.

Scholars in the humanities or social sciences and physicians must have a good knowledge of German if it is necessary to carry out the research successfully; otherwise a good knowledge of English; scientists and engineers must have a good knowledge of German or English.

Course Level: Fellowships are available for experienced researchers to carry out a long-term research project (6-18 months) at a research institution in Germany.

Study Subject(s): Applicants choose their own research projects and their host in Germany and prepare their research plan independently. Details of the research project and the time schedule must be agreed upon with the prospective host in advance.

Scholarship Award: The fellowship is worth 3,150 EUR per month. This includes a mobility lump sum and a contribution towards health and liability insurance.
Additional benefits for research fellows:

lump sum for the fellow’s travel expenses if the costs are not borne by a third party;
language fellowship for an intensive language course lasting two to four months at selected language institutes in Germany immediately prior to the actual period of research;
language fellowships may also be granted to accompanying marital partners.

family allowances for accompanying family members staying at least three months (monthly allowance: up to 326 EUR for marital partners and up to 234 EUR for each child);

for single-parents: flat-rate allowance for accompanying children (under the age of 18) forstays of at least three months (400 EUR per month for the first child and 100 EUR per month for every additional child);

additional extension of the fellowship up to 12 month for research fellows accompanied by children under the age of 12;

a subsidy towards research costs to be paid to the hosts in Germany amounting to 800 EUR per month (for research in the natural sciences and engineering) and 500 EUR (for research in the humanities and social sciences);

Europe allowance for a research stay at a research institute in another European country (though not the research fellow’s own country); for a designated period in the course of the fellowship if necessary to ensure the success of the research;

extensive alumni sponsorship once a successful research stay has come to an end, especially for maintaining contacts with collaborative partners in Germany during the Humboldtian’s entire academic career.

Scholarship can be taken in Germany

Eligibility:

Doctorate or comparable academic degree (Ph.D., C.Sc. or equivalent), completed less than twelve years prior to the date of application. If it is not possible or customary to take a doctorate in the candidate’s subject or country, an application may be submitted up to 16 years after completing a Master’s or Diploma degree, provided that the publication record is commensurate with the candidate’s career stage.

The candidate’s own research profile documented by a comprehensive list of academic publications reviewed according to international standards and printed in journals and/or by publishing houses.

Confirmation that research facilities are available and mentoring agreement and a detailed expert’s statement by an academic host at a research institution in Germany.

Three expert reviews from important collaborative partners and/or academics from the candidate’s own institute and, if possible, from abroad.

Necessary language skills: humanities or social sciences and medicine: good knowledge of German if it is necessary to carry out the research successfully; otherwise a good knowledge of English; natural sciences and engineering: good knowledge of German or English. Potential applicants who have been in Germany for more than six months at the time of application are not eligible to apply.

Nationality: Scientists and scholars of all nationalities may apply for these Humboldt Research Fellowships.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicant must have a doctorate or comparable academic degree (Ph.D., C.Sc. or equivalent), completed less than twelve years prior to the date of application.

English Language Requirement: Scholars in the humanities or social sciences and physicians must have a good knowledge of German if it is necessary to carry out the research successfully; otherwise a good knowledge of English; scientists and engineers must have a good knowledge of German or English.

How to Apply: Applications should be submitted by post.

Application Deadline: Applications may be sent at any time. The complete application should be submitted to the Humboldt Foundation at least four to seven months ahead of the prospective selection date. The selection committee meets three times a year, in March, July and November.

Scholarship Link

University of Hamburg Ph.D Scholarships 2017

Deadline: 31 July 2017
Open to: students with an M.A. or equivalent
Benefits: funding for up to three years

Description

Doctoral education in structured Ph.D. programs has become an essential part of the qualification process of young academics in Europe and Germany. High-quality standards regarding the selection and hosting of doctoral students, as well as an international research environment, create unique perspectives, particularly for foreign applicants.

The Graduate School of the “Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures” at the University of Hamburg invites applications for Ph.D. Scholarships, 3-4 year scholarships within the Graduate School Scholarship Programme of the German Academic Exchange Service – DAAD starting April 1st, 2018.

Eligibility

The CSMC is a unique research center for the historical and comparative study of manuscript cultures in Asia, Africa, and Europe, building on decades of manuscript studies at the University of Hamburg. It was established in 2011 with a generous grant from the German Research Association (DFG) in order to develop a comprehensive approach to manuscript cultures including disciplines such as philology, paleography, codicology, art history, and material analysis. Communication in the international research community of the Centre is conducted in English, and dissertations should be written in English or German.

Highly qualified and highly motivated Ph.D. students with an M.A. or equivalent degree in all disciplines studying manuscript cultures regardless of the region is wanted.

The list of all graduate programs that were selected by DAAD in 2016 to nominate and host international graduate students with Ph.D. Scholarships for 2017 and 2018 can be found here.

The list contains the program names and short links to the websites of the selected graduate programs. Applications must be sent directly to the graduate school (for details see the attached list).

Benefits

The DAAD Ph.D. Scholarships in this program comprises funding for up to three years, or in a few exceptional cases up to four years.

How to apply?

In order to apply, please fill the application.

Applications with a research proposal compatible with the program of the Centre’s objectives, CV, and copies of B.A., M.A. or other relevant certificates must be sent as one pdf document to the Director of the Graduate School before July 31st, 2017.

For more information please visit the official website.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2017/07/12/university-hamburg-scholarships-2017/#ixzz4mj1RK9U9

MBS BEST Scholarship for Bachelors in International Business in Germany, 2017

Munich Business School is delighted to announce partial scholarship program awarded to outstanding and dedicated students to pursue bachelor degree program. International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship program.

The scholarship was established to attract some of the best MBS students to study at some of the best partner universities abroad. MBS identified top universities with distinction as “Hidden Stars” in the category “Business Excellence.”

Course Level: Scholarship is available to pursue undergraduate programme.

Study Subject: Scholarship is awarded in the International Business.

Scholarship Award: MBS BEST Scholarship is a partial scholarship program awarded to outstanding and dedicated students at Munich Business School. It contains a reduction of up to 20% reduction on the tuition fees for the 1st and 2nd semester.

Number of Scholarships: Not Known

Scholarship can be taken in Germany

Eligibility: All applicants for the Bachelor International Business program need a school leaving certificate that entitles to higher education in Bavaria, e.g. Abitur, Fachhochschulreife, Matura, IB, international school leaving certificates. In order to apply for a scholarship, please hand in a personal statement (1-2 pages) with your application and convince us that you are the ideal candidate for the scholarship program. In this context, at least two of the following requirements must be met:

An average school leaving certificate grade of 1.9 or higher (German system)

An outstanding performance during the Bachelor Assessment Day

Personal background with personal and family-related factors

Social and voluntary engagement

Please note that we only offer a limited amount of scholarships. Therefore, we recommend an early application: First come, first served!

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

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: All applicants for the Bachelor International Business program need a school leaving certificate that entitles to higher education in Bavaria, e.g. Abitur, Fachhochschulreife, Matura, IB, international school leaving certificates.

English Language Requirements: Students must meet the academic & language requirements of the host university may apply.

Germany Scholarships

How to Apply: The mode of application is online.

Application Documents

Certified copy of the school leaving certificate, e.g. Abitur, Fachabitur, Matura, IB, Highschool Diploma etc. Alternatively, certified copies of the last three school certificates

Letter of motivation (1 page)

CV/résumé

Recent passport size photograph (professional, in color with bright background)

Proof of English language proficiency, alternatively planned test date

Proof of basic German language skills

Application form (for applications sent by email or post)

Application Form

Application Deadline: Scholarship application deadline is July 17, 2017.

Scholarship Link

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

Bundestag International Parliamentary Scholarship

Deadline: 30 June 2017
Open to: applicants with a university degree from all disciplines from Central, Eastern and South Eastern Europe, France, Israel, the USA or the Arab World
Benefits: monthly allowance of 500 EUR, free accommodation and a health, accident and liability insurance

Description

The German Bundestag awards around 120 scholarships for young university graduates from 41 nations with the Freie Universität Berlin, the Humboldt University of Berlin and the Technische Universität Berlin. The program runs every year from 1 March to 31 July. If you come from Central, Eastern and South Eastern Europe, France, Israel, the USA or the Arab world, you can follow the procedures in the German Bundestag for five months by means of the International Parliamentary Scholarship Fellowship of the Bundestag (IPS), three of them working in a deputy office. The program is under the patronage of the Bundestag President.

The objectives are:

To promote relations between Germany and the participating countries;

Consolidate democratic values ​​and tolerance;

Deepen understanding of cultural diversity;

To ensure peaceful coexistence in the world.

Eligibility

The IPS is open to highly qualified, committed, open-minded and politically interested young women and men who have the will to actively shape the democratic future of their country. The scholarship holders are selected by an independent selection committee of the German Bundestag, with the participation of the Berlin universities, on the basis of professional, social, linguistic and intercultural skills.

Requirements:

Citizenship of the participating country (dual citizenship possible);

Completed university study;

Very good German language skills (at least level B 2 of the Common European Framework of Languages);

Less than 30 years at the beginning of the scholarship.

Benefits

Successful applicants will receive a scholarship. The scholarship includes a monthly allowance of 500 EUR, free accommodation and a health, accident and liability insurance. In addition, the costs of the arrival and departure to and from Berlin are taken over. The International Parliamentary Scholarship is financed by the German Bundestag.

How to apply?

Further information for participants from each eligible country can be found here.

For more information please visit the official website.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2017/05/19/bundestag-international-parliamentary-scholarship/#ixzz4jEZ3bUaf

DBU Scholarship Exchange Programme with CEE Countries

Bulgaria

Estonia

Hungary

Kaliningrad Oblast

Latvia

Lithuania

Poland

Romania

Slovakia

The Czech Republic

Ukraine

In 2009, the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU) also began accepting individual applications from  Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia and Kosovo.

The programme offers young environmental scientists from these countries the opportunity to obtain additional professional qualifications through a research fellowship in Germany for up to 12 months. Applications are made online. The best applicants will be chosen once a year. The research stay in Germany begins approximately six months after the selection interviews have taken place.

The DBU welcomes a wide range of topics in the environmental sciences and especially supports reseach stays in facilities that offer experience in step with actual practice. Some scholarship holders from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) use their reseach stay in Germany to continue work on their dissertation. The DBU welcomes partnerships between German and international university institutions.

Institutions that host international scholarship recipients include universities, companies from the environmental management, engineering and consulting sectors as well as ministries and other associations. The DBU provides approximately 60 research fellowshiops at German institutions annually for young scientists from the aforementioned countries. The amount of the scholarship is 1,250 € per month. In addition to financial support, health, accident and liability insurance is also provided.

The scholarship begins with a 3-4-week intensive German course in Osnabrück. The cost of the course will be financed by the DBU.Additional information on the course will be communicated after the successful accomplishment of theapplication process.

Traineeships in Human Resources

Reference: 2017-112-TRA

Functional area: Human Resources

Function: The European Central Bank (ECB) is a team of teams working together to safeguard price stability and financial stability for millions of people. We offer varied opportunities and challenges in a people-centred working culture that gives us a voice and the remit to make an impact – for Europe.

You will be part of the Directorate General Human Resources (DG/HR), helping us to deliver on our vision: thrilled and talented people for a prosperous Europe. In HR we are 100 colleagues providing services to 3,000 employees. We are currently in a process of transformation, realigning our business to focus on talent acquisition and management, leadership development, health and well-being, and a more strategic business-partnering function. We are creating a more agile, customer-centric HR function supported by well-designed people analytics.

We are currently looking for trainees in a number of areas:

employer branding;

talent acquisition;

HR analytics and systems;

HR communications, diversity and inclusion;

employment relations;

talent and leadership development;

performance, mobility and career management;

support for HR initiatives across Europe;

strategic workforce planning;

health and well-being;

compensation and benefits;

pension services.

As a trainee you will work with the members of the team to which you have been assigned on the team’s ongoing initiatives, thereby gaining an insight into the work of HR and the functioning of the ECB. You will join one of the three divisions of DG/HR and will be given

tasks that may include the following.

Business Partnering Division:

HR business partnering team – supporting a team of Business Partners on people management issues through data analysis, reporting and ad-hoc assignments;

Talent acquisition team – supporting recruitment processes through data analysis, market research and benchmarking, and contributing to employer branding initiatives e.g. by organising events and creating social media content;

Staff relations and diversity management team – supporting interaction with trade union and staff representatives, conducting market research and benchmarking studies or surveys, creating and monitoring diversity dashboards, analysing data, and preparing intranet content, newsletters, presentations and reports.

Talent Management Division:

Performance, mobility and career management team – helping to align individual career aspirations with the ECB’s strategic objectives and needs by contributing to the design and implementation of policies and services according to best practice

Talent and leadership development team – enhancing the ECB’s talent development framework, by contributing to the design and implementation of strategic workforce planning, supporting blended learning and helping to set up/enhance specific talent development programmes;

Support team for HR initiatives across Europe – contributing to joint training and development initiatives of the ECB and the national central banks and national competent authorities.

Employee Services Division:

Health services team – contributing to the development and implementation of corporate health policies and events, assisting in the development of health communications and educational material, and supporting the administration of ECB social security schemes;

HR operations, systems and analytics team – contributing to the digitalisation and automation of HR processes, assisting with the design, testing and implementation phases of SAP-related projects, analysing HR-related statistical data, and carrying out qualitative and quantitative research in the areas of salaries, benefits and pensions.

Qualifications and experience: You will bring to the role:

a bachelor’s degree or higher, with a specialisation relevant to the work of the DG/HR teams, in one of the following fields: human resources management, business administration, employment/industrial relations, social and organisational psychology, law (preferably EU employment and social security law), business information systems, or another relevant discipline;

an advanced command of English and a good knowledge of at least one other official language of the EU;

a very good knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint or similar software;

knowledge of, and ideally initial practical experience in, one or more of the following areas:

business intelligence;

diversity management;

employee engagement;

HR/internal communications;

employment relations;

learning and development;

organisational culture;

performance, mobility and career management;

recruitment;

payroll;

corporate health management;

social security;

for traineeships in some teams, knowledge of enterprise resource planning applications such as SAP (HR modules) or of software applications such as MS Project will be considered an asset.

Competencies: You will also bring your ability to deliver results, collaborate well with colleagues, communicate clearly and effectively, gather and analyse information (including numerical and non-numerical data), prioritise tasks and pay attention to detail, act in a service-oriented manner, thrive in an environment of diverse people and ideas, and respond to change in an agile manner.

Further Information: Traineeship of three to six months, with the possibility of an extension to up to twelve months in total in the same or other business areas.

How to apply: Applications are to be made in English and submitted using our online application form. An "Applicants' Guide" can be downloaded from our recruitment pages.

For more information on how to apply, please visit:https://www.ecb.europa.eu/careers/vacancies/html/vacancydetails.en.html?id=005056853E201EE789A12A8B7C0B7F66

The recruitment process may include a pre-screening exercise and a telephone interview.

Before applying, applicants should check that they meet the conditions set out in Article 4 of the rules governing the traineeship programme:

https://www.ecb.europa.eu/careers/what-we-offer/traineeship/html/index.en.html

Further information on the ECB's traineeships can be found via the above link.

Applicants are accepted from nationals of the Member States of the European Union.

The requirements laid down in the vacancy notice must be met by the closing date for applications.

This vacancy notice may be used to fill the same position again, or similar positions, within 12 months of the selection decision.

Closing Date for Applications: Wed, 10 May 2017

SWP Internship for International Students

Deadline: 30 June 2017
Open to: international students
Remuneration: EUR 300 per month

Description

SWP offers a limited number of three-month full-time internships for highly motivated students. They are particularly interested in attracting young academics in political science and related social sciences (economics, law, administration, occasionally also regional studies, ethnology or journalism). The interns’ based offices will be in Berlin-Wilmersdorf.

Eligibility

They accept students at the following stages:

Students already studying for a Master degree (also Hauptstudium in the German Magister/Staatsexamen/Diplom system);

Holders of Bachelor degree who can demonstrate they are applying for a place on a master’s degree course and who expect to be regular master’s students at the time proposed for the internship;

Holders of Bachelor/ Master degree who are enrolled on an additional Bachelor or Master degree course.

Remuneration

Interns at SWP receive EUR 300 per month. Exceptions are only possible where the internship is already funded by another public or private organisation. The deadlines for applications:

30 June 2017 (for an internship starting no earlier than September 2017);

30 September 2017 (for an internship starting no earlier than December 2017).

How to Apply?

Download the Application form;

Motivational letter (maximum one page);

CV;

For a mandatory internship: confirmation that the internship is a formal requirement, including required duration (copy of relevant passage from degree regulations or letter from university);

Bachelor degree certificate (or evidence of completion of Grundstudium for Magister/Diplom/Staatsexamen students);

Interim and leaving certificates;

References, work references (if available, copies);

Valid confirmation of student status (copy) or university confirmation of application for a place on a master’s degree course (original, must include expected enrolment date);

Residence permit (non-EU/EEA applicants, copy);

If a public or private body has awarded funding for your internship, please supply documentation (including the amount).

For more information please visit the official website.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2017/04/25/swp-internship-for-international-students/#ixzz4fH1Cc1vo

10 Fully Funded PhD Positions in Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics, Germany

The Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) offers up to 10 fully funded PhD positions for international students. Positions offer talented and enthusiastic students the opportunity to undertake PhD research at the cutting edge of modern biology and related fields.

The aim of the PhD position is to enable and encourage academically able international applicants.

The Institute of Molecular Biology gGmbH (IMB) is a modern research centre, which is funded by the Boehringer Ingelheim Foundation, a charity with a long tradition in promoting outstanding research in medicine, biology, chemistry and pharmaceutical science.

The official working language at IMB is English. Certificate as proof of English skills not a requirement, but proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is a prerequisite for entry to the IPP.

Course Level: Positions is available for pursuing PhD programme.

Study Subject: The International PhD programme includes groups at the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB), Johannes Gutenberg University (JGU), Mainz’s University Medical Centre (UMC) and the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (MPI-P).

List of Subjects: Genome stability & DNA repair, Epigenetics & Gene regulation and Computational biology & omics

Scholarship Award:

The possibility to work on a cutting-edge project using state-of-the-art technology in a highly motivated research team.

A stimulating, diverse and international research environment.

Advanced training opportunities.

A competitive stipend.

2 letters of reference.

Scholarship can be taken in Germany

Eligibility: The IPP wants to attract the brightest minds from all over the world. University is looking for creative and ambitious students in the field of life sciences who are looking for challenging work at the cutting edge of science. Our student community currently consists of more than 90 PhD students from 20 different countries. Each call receives about 500 applications from students all over the world, for approximately 10-15 positions.

Working language: As IMB is an international institution the first criterion for eligibility is that applicants are able to communicate in English, which is our working language.

Education and experience: Applicant should have prior experience in a research environment and have, or be about to complete, a master’s or equivalent degree (at least 4 years of university education).

Motivation to solve complex scientific problems

Excellent communication skills

Nationality: Applicants from all over the world can apply.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicant should have prior experience in a research environment and have, or be about to complete, a master’s or equivalent degree (at least 4 years of university education).

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirement: The official working language at IMB is English. Certificate as proof of English skills not a requirement, but proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is a prerequisite for entry to the IPP.

Germany Scholarships

How to Apply: Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application. Applicant will be asked to upload the following documents in PDF format:

Curriculum vitae

A single file containing:

High school certificate

University studies (including certificates of qualification and transcripts of records)

English language test certificate (not mandatory, only if available)

Application Form

Application Deadline: The registration deadline is June 16, 2017 and application deadline June 23, 2017.

Scholarship Link

International IGB Fellowship Programme

Deadline: 1 June and 1 December 2017
Open to: applicants holding  Master and Doctoral degree
Scholarship: provides resources to cover basic living expenses

Description

The Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) is a creative, lively and diverse place for conducting research and teaching. Scientists from a whole range of disciplines work under one roof at their Berlin and Neuglobsow sites. Applications are invited for International IGB Fellowship Programme for excellent scientists from all countries and at the different career, stages to apply for a research visit at IGB.  Fellowships are available for PhD students, postdocs and senior scientists for 6-24 months.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold a Master degree or equivalent (PhD fellowships) or a doctoral degree (postdocs and senior scientists) in one of the research areas at IGB. The following links may help to identify the best potential host to pursue your ideas:

Ecohydrology;

Ecosystem Research;

Experimental Limnology;

Biology and Ecology of Fishes;

Ecophysiology and Aquaculture;

Analytical Chemistry and Biogeochemistry.

Scholarship

Fellowships provide resources to cover basic living expenses amounting to 1,365 Euros/month at the doctoral level, 1,828 Euros/month at the postdoctoral level;

2,600 Euros/month at the senior scientist level;

In addition, some funds can be provided for consumables and travel allowances. 

How to Apply?

Before submitting an application, please contact your potential host and develop a research programme by your host group. Here’s the checklist for the required documents:

Your CV, including a complete list of publications;

Certificates of your Master degree or equivalent, or of your doctoral degree, respectively;

A letter indicating your research interests and experience (max. 1 page);

Your proposed research programme at IGB (max. 1 page), including potential research host(s) and timeline;

Two letters of recommendation to be (a) uploaded by the applicant to their application platform or (b) sent by the reference contact directly to Dr Ina Severin (severin-at-igb-berlin.de, cc to co-at-igb-berlin.de).

For more information please visit the official web page

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2017/02/13/international-igb-fellowship-programme/#ixzz4aH4YPeec