Fellowship in The Hague, 2014 | International Law Fellowship Programme

DURATION : 30 June to 8 August 2014

LOCATION : Den HAAG (The Hague) The Netherlands

ORGANIZER : The Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs

The United Nations International Law Fellowship Programme opens for applications for the 2014 International (Law Fellowship Programme). The deadline for applications has been extended until 1 December 2013.

OBJECTIVES 

The Fellowship Programme provides high-quality training by leading scholars and practitioners on a broad range of core subjects of international law. In addition, the interactive nature of the training allows the participants to share experiences and exchange ideas, which promotes greater understanding and cooperation on contemporary issues of international law.

The Fellowship Programme is intended to enable qualified professionals, in particular government officials and teachers of international law from developing countries and countries with emerging economies, to deepen their knowledge of international law and of the legal work of the United Nations and its associated bodies.
The Fellowship Programme accommodates up to 30 participants.

THE PROGRAMME 

The Fellowship Programme consists of an annual six-week summer course at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the Netherlands. The participants attend lectures and seminars in international law organized by the Codification Division as well as the public international law session at The Hague Academy of International Law.

The lectures and seminars organized by the Codification Division are given by eminent scholars and practitioners in international law from different regions and legal systems. The lectures and seminars are given in either English or French.The 2014 Programme will be conducted in French.

2014 FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME 

The 2014 Fellowship Programme will be held at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the Netherlands, from 30 June to 8 August 2014. It will be conducted in French. The topics that will be covered in the seminars and lectures organized by the Codification Division may include:

• Introduction to international law
• Treaty law
• State responsibility
• International peace and security
• Peaceful settlement of international disputes
• Diplomatic and consular law
• International organizations
• International human rights law
• Movements of persons
• International humanitarian law
• International criminal law
• International environmental law
• Law of the sea
• International trade law
• International investment law

For further information on the topics covered by the public international law session at The Hague Academy, see the website of the Academy.

Source : http://www.edu-active.com/fellowship/2013/nov/28/2014-fellowship-programme-hague-netherlands.html

2014 Department of Geography Masters Bursaries at King’s College London in UK

The Geography Department is offering two bursaries for Home/EU students and two bursaries for International/Overseas students. Scholarships are available for students taking on any Master’s programmes in the Geography Department at King’s College London in the coming academic year. The awards are made solely on academic merit, based on the information provided on your application form. Successful candidates will be notified by email once the final decisions have been made. The application deadline is 31May 2014. 
About Scholarship: The Geography Department has two Masters Bursaries for Home/EU students and two bursaries for International/Overseas students at King’s College London in UK.  Scholarships are provided in the field of Geography at King’s College London in UK. 
Study: Scholarships are provided in the field of Geography at King’s College London in UK. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing master’s degree level at King’s College London in UK. Scholarship Provider: King’s College London in UK Scholarship can be taken at: UK 
Eligibility: For students taking on any Master’s programmes in the Geography Department at King’s College London in the coming academic year. 
Scholarship Open for: UK/EU and international students can apply for these scholarships. 
Number of awards: The Geography Department has two bursaries for Home/EU students and two bursaries for International/Overseas students. 
Value:
-UK/EU students: Each bursary is worth £1,000, for UK/EU students intending to undertake any Master’s programmes in the Geography Department.
-Overseas Students: Each bursary is worth £2,000 and is open to overseas students on any of the Masters programmes run by the Geography. 
Selection criteria: The awards are made solely on academic merit, based on the information provided on your application form. 
Notification: Successful candidates will be notified by email once the final decisions have been made. 
Apply: Students who have applied for admission by 31 May are automatically considered for the bursaries. There is no additional form to complete. 
Deadline: The application deadline is 31-May-2014.
Further Information: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/graduate/funding/database/index.php?action=view&id=209

Master Grants for Students of Developing Countries at University of Ghent in Belgium, 2014/15

University of Ghent is offering master grants for students from selected developing countries in Belgium. Applicants, who already received a Master Grant in the past, are not eligible. These are awarded for the duration of the studies with a maximum of 2 years. In case of a two-year-programme the scholarship will only be paid for the full term if the student successfully completes the first year of the programme. The scholarship consists of an insurance, an allowance of 1000 euro per month, an installation fee of 500€ and a refund of the yearly tuition fee with a maximum of 80€. 
Study Subject(s): Grants are provided in the field of;
-International Master of Science in Rural Development, International Master of Science in Environmental Technology and Engineering, Master of Advanced Studies in European Law, Erasmus Mundus: Master of Science in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation, Erasmus Mundus: European Master of Science in Nematology, Master of Science in Plant Biotechnology, Master of Science in Statistical Data Analysis, Master of Science in Photonics Science and Engineering , Master of Science in Textile Engineering, Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering, Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Master of Science in Technology for Integrated Water Management, Master of Science in Chemical Engineering and Master of Science in Civil Engineering.
-7 International Course Programmes (ICP) for Angola, Myanmar, Niger, Pakistan, Algeria, China and Namibia students: Master of Science in Aquaculture, Master of Science in Environmental Sanitation, Master of Science in Food Technology, Master of Science in Nematology, Master of Science in Physical Land Resources, Master of Science of Nutrition and Rural Development and Master of Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management can apply for a Master Grant for an ICP program. If your country is not on this list, we suggest you to check the offered by the University of Ghent in Belgium. Course Level: The grants are available for pursuing master degree level at University of Ghent in Belgium. Scholarship Provider: University of Ghent, Belgium Scholarship can be taken at: Belgium
Eligibility: Ghent University provides Master Grants to candidates from developing countries who wish to obtain a master’s degree at Ghent University. 
-Applicants who already received a Master Grant in the past are not eligible.
-You have to have a bachelor degree when you submit your application.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina, Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, DR Congo,Ethiopia, Gambia,Guinea, Haiti, Laos, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia , Côte, d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya ,Nigeria, Pakistan, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, Algeria, Bolivia, Cameroon, China, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Morocco, Namibia, Nicaragua, Palestinian Administered Areas, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Sri Lanka Thailand and Tunisia can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: Ghent University provides Master Grants to candidates from developing countries who wish to obtain a master’s degree at Ghent University. They are awarded for the duration of the studies with a maximum of 2 years. In case of a two-year-programme the scholarship will only be paid for the full term if the student successfully completes the first year of the programme. The scholarship consists of an insurance, an allowance of 1000 euro per month, an installation fee of 500€ and a refund of the yearly tuition fee with a maximum of 80€.
Number of award(s): Each year, a maximum of 10 scholarships can be awarded.
Duration of award(s): Grants will be offered for maximum of 2 years.
What does it cover? The grant consists of an insurance, an allowance of 1000 euro per month, an installation fee of 500€ and a refund of the yearly tuition fee with a maximum of 80€.
Selection criteria: The recommendations are based on:
-The qualifications of the applicant for the master grant (this also implies that the chances of overly qualified candidates might increase).
-Students who successfully follow the first year of a Master Grant programme at Ghent University may have a higher chance of selection.
-There is no strict age limit; altough applicants below 40 years are preferred.
-The significance of the master’s programme for the student’s country.
-Validation of the knowledge in the student’s country.
-The student’s nationality (see nationality).
-The motivation of the applicant.
Notification: Decision will be made in June 2014.
How to Apply: Applicants have to send an e-mail with some personal details. They receive an e-mail of confirmation and an application form. Then they have to send a copy by post (the procedure slightly differs for new and already admitted students and each subject).
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline for new students are: 24th of December 2013.
-Deadline for students who already have admission is: 31st of March 2014.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

2014 Global Alliance Scholarships for International Students in Switzerland

The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management is offering scholarships for international students in Switzerland. The scholarships are available for pursuing Executive Master of Science in Communications Management. Each scholarship totals CHF 24,500, half of the tuition for EMScom and will be deducted from the total fee for the program. Application should be submitted till November 30, 2013. 
About Scholarship: Thanks to a long-standing strategic partnership, the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management each year provides a limited number of scholarships to the EMScom Executive Master of Science in Communications Management’s applicants living and working outside of Switzerland. The scholarships are part of the Global Alliance’s commitment to educational programs which support its institutional goals. “As communication becomes an increasingly global profession, the Global Alliance aims to support promising communicators who seek both international education and a global network,” said Daniel Tisch, Chairman of the Global Alliance. “Serving the strategic goals of the Global Alliance, the scholarship enables four participants to benefit from USI Università della Svizzera italiana’s renowned international Executive Master of Science in Communications Management and its multinational faculty. We hope these scholars will help us advance the communications profession. 
Study: Scholarships are provided for Executive Master of Science in Communications Management. Course Level: The scholarships are available for pursuing master degree level. Scholarship Provider: The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland 
Eligibility: The Global Alliance scholarships, based on financial need are available to applicants who do not receive employer assistance in funding their executive education and furthermore, are a member of a GA member in their capacity as an individual or through their employer.
Candidates have to:   
-Have a minimum of 5 years work experience
-Work in communication
-Live and work outside of Switzerland
-Be fully self- funding their EMScom education 
Scholarship Open for: International students can apply for the scholarships. 
Number of award(s): A limited number of scholarships are offered. 
Value: Each scholarship totals CHF 24,500, half of the tuition for EMScom, and will be deducted from the total fee for the program. 
Selection Criteria: The Global Alliance scholarships, based on financial need, are available to applicants who do not receive employer assistance in funding their executive education and, furthermore, are a member of a GA member in their capacity as an individual or through their employer. 
Notification: The final decision concerning the scholarship will be communicated to the candidate by December 15, 2013. The candidate has 5 (five) working days to decide whether he/she accepts the scholarship. 
Apply: The mode of applying is by email. To proceed with the GA Scholarship application, please follow these steps:
Candidates first need to apply to the Executive MScom Program before they apply for the GA scholarship. The EMScom application deadline is January 15, 2014 – but the program works on a rolling admission policy, so please make sure that you are admitted to the EMScom (non-binding) before November 30, 2013,.
-The GA scholarship application needs to be sent electronically and in hard copy to the Global Alliance by November 30, 2013 at the latest. The candidate might be convoked for an interview by one Global Alliance Board member. 
Deadline: The application deadline is November 30, 2013.
Further Information: http://www.emscom.usi.ch/emscom/tuition-fee/ga-scholarship

PhD Scholarship at University of Glasgow: Lord Kelvin-Adam Smith for PhD - UK

The scholarship of Lord Kelvin-Adam Smith is established by University of Glasgow to support full time PhD students at the university. The UK Phd scholarship is available to international students and will include cover maintenance grant costs at the research council recommended rates. Deadline: 29th November 2013 and 14th January 2014.
Program Description
Every year the University of Glasgow in the United Kingdom offers a demanding Phd or doctoral scholarship program to any eligible international PhD candidates. The University reserves the right to vary these terms and conditions as it deems appropriate. The University will not change the terms and conditions of the Scholarship without providing due notice to applicants, Scholars, Donors/partners (if appropriate) and staff. As stated in The University’s Strategic Plan 2010 (Glasgow 2020: A Global Vision) the University aspires to “encourage multi-disciplinary approaches by supporting and developing networks of researchers.” Furthermore, the University has pledged to “enhance our standing as a community of world-leading researchers by promoting excellence within disciplines and inter-disciplinary teams tackling global challenges providing cultural enrichment and benefiting the economy.”
Award Amount
Each of the winners of the PhD scholarship will be awarded benefits of maintenance grant costs at the research council recommended rates (£13,726 in 2013-14). The Host College shall waive the Scholar’s tuition fee in full whether this is at the Home/EU or International rate.
Eligibility and Criteria
The Glasgow University PhD scholarship is limited offered for candidates who meet the conditions. Please learn the detail information of the eligibility criteria below:

• The Scholarship award is offered to a candidate subject to the candidate meeting all the conditions required by the University for admission to study for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
• The Scholarship is intended to support candidates of the highest calibre and as such may be offered to residents of any country provided that the candidate has obtained leave to remain in the UK for the purposes of full-time study.
• It is recognized that a scholarship candidate might have been involved in the development of the project proposal. Where a candidate has been involved, and the proposal is successful in receiving an allocation, the scholarship will be awarded to them, provided they meet the University’s required entrance standards.
• The Scholarship is to be awarded for PhD study only, and cannot be used to support a 1+3 model of training (i.e. the student may not register for a Masters degree and then upon completion, register for a PhD). A candidate should undertake any required research training during the first years of their PhD.
• The Scholarship is intended to support candidates who have not previously undertaken study at a doctoral level and as such cannot be awarded to a candidate already in possession of a Doctoral degree or equivalent.
• The Scholarship is intended to support full-time study, based at the University of Glasgow campuses, notwithstanding any periods of study away from the campus (research furth of Glasgow) as authorised by the host College.
• If the Scholar withdraws from study within 3 months of the Scholarship start date, project partners may re-advertise or seek to award the Scholarship to a reserve candidate, provided that they meet above eligibility requirements.

Applicants' Citizenship
Any PhD candidates origin for any nationalities
Level and Area of Studies
PhD in study program offered at Glasgow University.
Application Procedure
Please visit the link below to find the detail information of the application steps at the website link below.
Submission Deadline
The application deadline is 29th November 2013 (Deadline for project proposals should be sent electronically in Word format only to College Graduate Schools) and 14th January 2014 (Deadline for Graduate School rankings Graduate Schools forward top 5 project proposals.
Contact Details
Any relevant questions can be sent to pgr@glasgow.ac.uk
Other Information
The Scholarship is only valid for a maximum of four years (48 months). No additional funding will be awarded for continuation beyond this period.
Website and Application Link http://www.gla.ac.uk/media/media_290285_en.pdf

2014 Edinburgh Global Health Academy Masters Scholarship in UK

University of Edinburgh is offering one full-time masters scholarship on the basis of academic merit. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who is accepted for admission onto an eligible Global Health Academy programme at the University of Edinburgh. The scholarship will cover the UK/EU “home” rate of tuition fee of up to £7,800. A Selection Committee will meet in June 2014 to select the scholarship holders. The scholarship winner will be announced by the end of June 2014. The application deadline is 30 May 2014.
About Scholarship:  The University of Edinburgh will offer one full-time Master’s scholarship for eligible programmes offered by the University. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who is accepted for admission onto an eligible Global Health Academy programme at the University of Edinburgh. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit. Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, a UK first class or 2:1 Honours degree at undergraduate level or the international equivalent. 
Study: The scholarship will be available for students pursuing one of the following Global Health Academy programmes: Anthropology of Illness, Global Health and Public Policy, Global Health and Anthropology, Health Inequalities and Public Policy, Health Systems and Public Policy, Science Communication and Public Engagement and Public Health Research at University of Edinburgh. Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing masters degree level at University of Edinburgh. Scholarship Provider: University of Edinburgh, UK Scholarship can be taken at: UK 
Eligibility: -The scholarship will be awarded to a student who is accepted for admission onto an eligible Global Health Academy programme at the University of Edinburgh.
-The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit. Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, a UK first class or 2:1 Honours degree at undergraduate level or the international equivalent. 
Scholarship Open for: The students of Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Haiti, Kribati, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sudan, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Vanuatu, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe can apply for the scholarship. 
Number of award: One
Duration: Scholarship is offered for the duration of the course.
Value: The scholarship will cover the UK/EU “home” rate of tuition fee of up to £7,800. 
Selection Criteria: The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit.
Notification: A Selection Committee will meet in June 2014 to select the scholarship holder. The winner of the scholarship will be announced by the end of June 2014. 
Apply: The mode of applying is online. Please note that you will not be able to access the online application form unless you have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh and have full EASE authentication.
Deadline: The application deadline is 30 May 2014.
Further Information: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding/postgraduate/international/global/health

Internship opportunity in our Public-Affairs Government Relations Practice Burson-Marsteller

Burson-Marsteller Brussels is looking to fill a six-month internship within its Government Relations practice.
Candidates must have an interest in and understanding of the EU policy and decision-making world, possibly through a degree in European studies or prior experience within the EU institutions. Knowledge of specific EU policies is helpful, but we are looking for independent thinkers, creative individuals and team players to join our team and learn about EU consultancy on the job.
Candidates would support the team, notably by carrying out daily monitoring and research on policy developments within the European Union.
He or she would attend team meetings and would be heavily involved in client work, participating as a junior consultant in client projects, writing reports, preparing briefs, helping to organise and attend events, etc. 
Legal eligibility to work in the EU is a must. The candidate must have excellent spoken and written English.
Established in 1965, Burson-Marsteller is the leading public affairs consultancy in Brussels. With more than 70 employees, our multi-national teams specialises in supporting companies and organisations to influence the development and implementation of EU public policy and implement EMEA-wide media and communication campaigns.
Burson-Marsteller is a subsidiary of WPP, one of the world’s largest communications services group of leading companies.
If you are interested in this great opportunity, please apply online:  http://burson-marsteller.be/aboutus/careers/