Paid Internship at The World Bank

The World Bank offers Internship to exceptionally energetic and effective people a chance to enhance their aptitudes while working in a diverse environment. An interesting and rewarding scope for potential opportunity seekers. The World Bank Group offers unique programs that provide learning, staffing, and capacity-building opportunities for junior and mid-career professionals to experience first-hand what working at the WBG is like.

 Benefits

Health, Life, Accident, and Other Insurance Programs

Pension Plan

Relocation, Resettlement, and Expatriate Benefits

Paid Leave

Health Services Department

Fitness Center

Child Care

Lactation Room

Working in WBG will help staffs achieve balance in their work and personal lives as The Bank strives to offer flexible work arrangements.

 Eligibilities

Candidates must have an undergraduate degree and be enrolled in a full-time graduate study program (pursuing a Master’s degree or Ph.D. with plans to return to school full-time).

Fluency in English is required. Relevant work experience, computing skills, as well as knowledge of languages such as French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, and Chinese are advantageous.

Must be older than 18 years and not older than 60 years at time of application.

Eligible Regions: Member countries of the World Bank.

 APPLICATION PROCESS

If this is your first time applying for a job with the World Bank Group (WBG), select “Create an Account” on the Sign In page through the given link in the APPLY NOW section.

Answer the “Why are you visiting this site?” pull down with “To look for a job, internship.” Once you have created an account, you will be automatically routed to sign in..

Please ensure you gather all information before you apply, as you will not be able to save your application as a draft.

If you have previously applied for a position at the World Bank Group, data from your first application will be pre-filled into the application form. You will have the opportunity to review and update this information as needed.

Steps:

Reviewing vacancies / preparing to apply

Register a new account/log-in with your existing user ID

Submitting your online application

After your application / Next StepsVisit the official website to Check the Status of Your Application at any time.

Please attach the following documents (mandatory) before submitting:

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Statement of Interest

Proof of Enrollment in a graduate degree

Note: Each file should not exceed 5 MB, and should be in one of the following formats: .doc, .docx, or .pdf

Please make sure that the filenames of the documents that you are attaching do not contain any special characters, such as “-<>&#” etc. PDF files are the best files to upload.

Once you submit your application, you will not be able to make any further changes/updates.

Application Deadline: October 31, 2017 (56 Days Remaining)

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University of Cambridge Scholarships 2018/2019 for Foreign Students

The Cambridge Trust is offering Cambridge International Scholarships to pursue PhD studies for 2018-2019 academic year.

The aim of the Cambridge International Scholarships is to ensure that the 250 highest ranked students, irrespective of nationality, receive full financial support to undertake research leading to a PhD. International students are eligible for these scholarships.

Location:

 United Kingdom

 Benefits

Approximately 85% of the scholarships awarded each year are to students taking Masters or PhD degrees.

 Eligibilities

These are guidelines on eligibility for scholarships that are available from the Cambridge Commonwealth, European and International Trust:

Nationality: All students, irrespective of nationality, are eligible to be considered for funding by the Trust.

Status: The Trust does not accept applications from students who are part-way through a course at Cambridge, unless they are applying for funding towards a higher degree course following graduation.
To find out more about your fee status, see information on the University’s web pages for undergraduates and for postgraduates.

Degree level: Applicants must be intending to start a course at the level of undergraduate (excluding UK/EU applicants), Masters (such as MPhil, MASt, LLM), or research postgraduate (such as PhD).

Please note that the Trust does not offer many scholarships to students on undergraduate courses, and has many more scholarship programmes available to postgraduate students. Approximately 85% of the scholarships awarded each year are to students taking Masters or PhD degrees.

Eligible Regions: Open for All.

 APPLICATION PROCESS

All scholarships require that you apply to the University of Cambridge via the normal online application form, and most scholarships require that you apply by the relevant deadline.

There are different procedures for applying for undergraduate study (BA and similar) and for postgraduate study (Masters, PhD and similar).

Deadlines:

Undergraduate study:

The application deadline for the 2018 entry is 15 October 2017, 6.00 pm (UK time).

However, there are some exceptions. If you are applying for undergraduate study and wish to be interviewed in China, Malaysia or Singapore, the deadline is 20 September 2017.

Graduate study:

If you are applying for graduate study, please check and apply by the specific course deadline. Some deadlines are as early as mid-November (LLM Law) and there will be two general course deadlines of 6 December 2017 and 4 January 2018.

Application Deadline: December 5, 2017 (92 Days Remaining)

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UNESCO/Czech Republic Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme, 2018-2019

UNESCO and Czech Republic are inviting applications for fellowships programme. There is no possibility to change neither the field of study nor the study programme once the fellowship is awarded.

In order to promote human resource capacities in the developing Member States and to enhance friendship among peoples of the world, the Government of the Czech Republic has placed at the disposal of UNESCO three long-term fellowships for undergraduate studies (which comprises the Bachelor’s and Master’s study programmes for the academic year 2017-2018) for the benefit of certain developing Member States.

Location:

 Czech Republic

 Benefits

Facilities offered by the Government of the Czech Republic

Tuition is free of charge

A monthly allowance of 14,000 Czech Crowns (1 euro = approximately 25 crowns) for students undertaking bachelor and master’s study programmes (Should this allowance be considered insufficient, the applying Member State may consider granting a partial contribution, or, the candidate may have to seek other funds from private sources to complement this allowance)

Accommodation at the student dormitories at reduced rates (to be paid by the fellow from the monthly allowance mentioned in (2) above)

Access to meals (to be paid with the monthly allowance) in the student dining halls

Access to discounts for urban transportation

The Ministry of Health provides medical care to fellows.

(Note: The facilities [3] are provided under the same condition as for Czech students, i.e. at a relatively lower price.)

Facilities offered by UNESCO

UNESCO will cover international travel expenses within the framework of the Fellowships Programme under the Regular Programme.

Upon selection of the candidates, UNESCO will undertake the necessary action to authorize tickets to the beneficiaries before their departure for the Czech Republic. And,

A special one-time allowance of US$200 to cover transit and other miscellaneous expenses.

 Eligibilities

Requirements: English / French

There is no possibility to change neither the field of study nor the study programme once the fellowship is awarded. The donor country highly recommends the following field of studies: Medicine, Natural Resources and Environment, Forestry Engineering, Tropical Agriculture, Water and Landscape Management, Environment, Ecology and Environmental Protection, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering. Preference will be given to students who will take these fields of study.

Eligible Regions: Open for All.

 APPLICATION PROCESS

Apply online through given website.

All applications should be endorsed by the relevant Government body (such as the National Commission or Permanent Delegation), must be made on a Czech fellowship application form, filled out in English in electronic form until 30 September 2017

The registration will be open for application until 30 September 2017 (Midnight Paris Time). After filling out the application, the candidate is requested to submit an online motivation letter and take a test.

Application Deadline: September 30, 2017 (26 Days Remaining)

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Stage/Traineeship

The European Parliamentary Financial Services Forum (EPFSF) is seeking to recruit a dynamic person to join the team for an internship for 6 months.

EPFSF was founded in May 2000 to foster a dialogue between the European Parliament and the financial services industry. It provides a forum for an open and informal discussion of the policy issues affecting financial services. The forum does not lobby.

We are looking for a person to assist the secretariat for the lunch events preparation, dialy follow up with members, daily up to date information on Parliament changes.

The main purposes of the forum are:

To promote integration of a single European market for financial services across national borders, which is globally competitive and to the benefit of the European economy as well as of suppliers and consumers of financial services;

To provide a focal point and resources for Members of the European Parliament interested in financial services issues as well as a forum fo industry-Parliamentary dialogue;

To deploy the joint expertise of its financial industry Members to spread factual information about financial markets and services to the European Parliament via briefs, meetings, study visits and other regular activities as appropriate.

Specific requirements include:

EU background, through university education and/or initial policy experience.

The capacity to draft and summarise texts in English and communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.

Strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure.

Capacity to collaborate effectively within an international team, requiring both cultural flexibility and a team-spirited approach.

A capacity to build networks and gather intelligence.

Additonal language skills are a plus.

Please send your CV to:

David REED, Director: secretariat@epfsf.org  // Subject: EPFSF Traineeship //

Secretariat: Maybrit Thogersen: Tel: +32 (02) 737 69 13

Communications Intern

POSITION: FuelsEurope 12 month internship in Communications Department

START: October 2017             

FuelsEurope is looking for a 12 month intern for its Communications Department:

Purpose of the Role

Provide support to the Communication Team in daily activities, namely in :

Contributing to the development of internal & external communication material (such as Reports, Internal Newsletter, …)

Supporting websites management

Supporting social media accounts management (Twitter & LinkedIn)

Assisting in the organisation of Association events (e.g. Annual Conference and Annual Dinner)

Preparing internal and external meetings

Preparing the daily press review and summarising articles relevant to Association’s activity

Monitoring & identifying interesting conferences for speaking opportunities

FuelsEurope: Background Information

FuelsEurope represents with the EU institutions the interest of 41 companies operating refineries in the EU. Members account for almost 100% of EU petroleum refining capacity and more than 75% of EU motor fuel retail sales.

FuelsEurope aims to promote economically and environmentally sustainable refining, supply and use of petroleum products in the EU, by providing input and expert advice to the EU Institutions, Member State Governments and the wider community, thus contributing in a constructive and pro-active way to the development and implementation of EU policies and regulations.

Professional Profile:

Education & Experience

Graduate higher education

Previous experience within EU institutions or organisations working in close relationship with EU institutions

Strong interest in EU institutions /policy making

Required Skills & Competencies       

Excellent written and spoken English

Computer literate (proven experience in MS Office, CMS (WordPress))

Experienced with social media for professional purposes

Self starter and autonomous in his/her work

Strong organisation and time-management skills

Flexible and team oriented

Permit to work in the EU

Organisational Fit

Reports to the Communication Manager

The internship is remunerated.

For application, please send your CV and motivation letter to:

recruitment@fuelseurope.eu mentioning “FuelsEurope internship in Communications” in the subject of your e-mail.

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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37 Full Tuition International Scholarships at University of Toronto in Canada, 2018/19

Deadline:  30 November 2017
Open to: International students
Scholarship: tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years

Description

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program at the University of Toronto is intended to recognize international students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and creativity and who are recognized as leaders within their school. A special emphasis is placed on the impact the student has had on the life of their school and community, and their future potential to contribute positively to the global community.   Awarded annually, these scholarships recognize outstanding students from around the world, including international students studying at Canadian high schools. This is U of T’s most prestigious and competitive scholarship for international students.  Each year approximately 37 students will be named Lester B. Pearson Scholars.

Eligibility

In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:

an international student

an original and creative thinker

committed to school and community

a high achiever in academic and creative pursuits

enthusiastic about learning and intellectual exploration

have demonstrated strong leadership skills

currently in their final year of secondary school or have graduated no earlier than June 2017

intending to begin university in the upcoming academic year (students already attending post-secondary studies cannot be considered)

Scholarship

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships will cover tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years. The scholarship is tenable only at the University of Toronto.

Application

To apply, you’ll need to:

Receive a nomination from your school.  (High schools not already contacted/verified are asked to submit an application for nomination rights available here.)

Apply to study at the University of Toronto to begin your studies in 2018 and complete your application for admission by the appropriate deadlines.

Once we've received a nomination and you've applied to the university, you can complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application.

Selection Procedure: On the basis of application/eligibility criteria, approximately 37 Lester B. Pearson Scholars at the University of Toronto will be chosen annually. These scholarships are tenable only at the University of Toronto.

School Nomination deadline: November 30th, 2017; Student Application deadline: January 15th, 2018

The official web-page.