2018 PhD Scholarship in Strategic Management at CBS, Denmark

The Copenhagen Business School is offering PhD Scholarship in Strategic Management. To be considered, the candidate should have a basic training at the Masters level (similar to the 3 + 2 Bologna process).

Copenhagen Business School often abbreviated and referred to as CBS, is a public university situated in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark.

The candidate should have a very good command of English language. Therefore, the application should be written in English.

Scholarship Description:

Application Deadline: May 1, 2018

Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing PhD programme.

Study Subject: This scholarship can be for a project in any area of strategic management, but some topics of particular interest include: Data-driven business models and growth; Network strategy; Strategic contracting and Strategic human capital.

Scholarship Award: A PhD scholarship runs for a period of 3 years. The scholarship includes a fully salaried position, according to the national Danish collective agreement. The scholarship includes the tuition fees, office space, travel grants plus a salary, currently starting with per month app. DKK 23,770 (approx. 3,160 euro) up to DKK 28,964 (approx. 3,860 euro) depending on seniority, plus a pension contribution totaling 17,1 % of 85 per cent of the base salary. The salary level and appointment is determined by the Ministry of Finance’s collective agreement with the Central Academic Organization.

Number of Scholarships: Not Known

Scholarship can be taken in Denmark

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

Eligible Countries: Citizens of all nationalities are eligible to apply.

Entrance Requirements: To be considered, the candidate should have a basic training at the Masters level (similar to the 3 + 2 Bologna process). This requirement includes the minimum grade of a weighted grade point average of at least 8.2 on the Danish 7-point grading scale or 9 on the 13-point scale for the entire program (i.e. for both the Bachelor’s and Master’s studies), and at least the grade of 10 for any final thesis or examination project. The applicants must be fluent in English.

English Language Requirements: The candidate should have a very good command of English language. Therefore, the application should be written in English.

Application Procedure:

The application must include:

A project description (5 pages): This research proposal should contain a presentation of an original research question, a description of the initial theoretical framework and methodology, a presentation of the suggested empirical material as well as a work-plan.

Copies of a Master’s degree certificate or other certificates of a corresponding level.

Brief curriculum vitae (CV).

A list of papers and publications.

One copy of a selected written work (e.g. Master’s thesis).

Documentation for English language skills if English is not mother tongue.

How to Apply:

The mode of applying is online.

Online Application

Scholarship Link

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INTERN

Paragon Europe is a leading host agency that manages learning mobility projects in Malta and Brussels with European, national and regional programmes such as Erasmus Plus, Youth Guarantee, Staff Mobility, PON and more.

Acting as a receiving organisation since 2004, Paragon Europe has a consistent track record of securing the best work placements and training for students and staff in Malta or Brussels.

For more information please see our website: https://www.paragoneurope.eu/

The intern will assist the Learning Mobility Department on the following:

effective communication of Paragon Europe to prospective project partners – audience development, negotiation, upselling;

contact with partners in Brussels and across Europe via email, phone, meetings;

administrative support (drafting of quotations etc.);

attending events related to international mobility projects;

research on international mobility programmes such as Erasmus+, PON/POR, Youth Guarantee etc.;

gathering, compiling, and sorting of data to determine target markets;

internal and external communication on behalf of the office;

translations of files, articles, documents;

The ideal candidate will have:

academic background in one of the following courses or related areas: Marketing, Communications, International Business/Relations, EU Affairs;

confident communication skills with team members, partners and customers

strong analytical and management skills;

eagerness to work with a multinational/lingual team;

self-motivated attitude with good time management/organisational skills;

working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications;

Job Type: Unpaid internship addressed to students with a university agreement
Desired start date: April 2018
Languages required: Minimum B2 spoken and written English (knowledge of other official EU languages is an asset)

You should have a permit to study and reside in Belgium. Your university will be required to provide confirmation and insurance for the position by signing a Learning Agreement.

To apply, please send a single PDF file with CV and cover letter in English to brussels@paragoneurope.eu with the subject “Business Development Internship”.

The deadline for applications is 10th April 2018.

EUROPEAN JOINT UNDERTAKING FOR ITER AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF FUSION ENERGY (FUSION FOR ENERGY)

Put the energy into your future career!
Apply for a traineeship at Fusion for Energy!

Traineeship scheme 2018 - 2019 coming soon!

Provisional time schedule (subject for revision):

  Mid April to mid May 2018: Enrolment period

End May-beginning June: selection process

End of June: contact selected candidates

What´s in it for you?

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F4E´s traineeships programme aims to promote awareness, knowledge and understanding of F4E's role in the ITER project and within the European context, as well as to provide training to university graduates – in the field of nuclear engineering, physics, administration and communication.

The traineeship is paid and lasts from four to nine months with F4E in any of the three sites: Barcelona (Spain), Cadarache (France), or Garching (Germany), with an intake in October .

If you are selected, you have the opportunity to get hands-on experience in an exciting international and multicultural environment. This can be an important enrichment for your future career.

What does the traineeship offer?

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A chance to put academic theory into practice

Practical experience – to play a part in F4E´s day-to-day business

An opportunity to contribute to F4E’s mission.

A monthly allowance of around 1 000 EUR and reimbursement of travel expenses

Two days of holidays per month

What's the work like?

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Trainees can work in all Departments of F4E. The content of the job largely depends on the area you are assigned to. You may work in the field of plasma physics, nuclear engineering, law, human resources etc. Your daily work will mainly consist of preparation of reports, calculations, design and analytical tasks, compilation of statistical data, execution of operational tasks, and participation in ad hoc studies, among other tasks.

What kind of profiles are we looking for?

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F4E is made up of people with different professional backgrounds working for one mission. The types of profiles that we are looking for are:

Engineers and Physicists (specialised in nuclear engineering, metrology, diagnostics, computer science, magnets, remote handling etc.)

Lawyers

Experts in human resources, finance, procurement

Communicators

What do we expect from you?

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To contribute to our everyday work with a fresh point of view and up-to-date academic knowledge;

Openness and willingness to learn more about European matters;

Willingness to learn about the working methods of European institutions;

A proactive, enthusiastic attitude.

Your ability to work full-time

Who can apply?

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The traineeship programme is open to university graduates who are nationals of one of the Member States of the European Union or Switzerland and who have a:

University degree of at least 3 years of study (minimum a bachelor’s degree);

Very good knowledge of English, the main working language of F4E.

Applications will not be accepted from candidates who:

Have already benefited from any kind of in-service training within a European institution or body, or

Who have had or have any kind of employment within a European institution or body.

PARAGON EUROPE: DIRECTOR’S ASSISTANT INTERN

Paragon is an innovative advisory, research and management company with head offices in Malta and Brussels. From its inception, Paragon Europe has striven to realise excellence by competing with cutting edge peers in the ultra-competitive market of EU funding. In fact, with over twelve years of operational experience, our multilingual, multicultural and multidisciplinary team has developed the right expertise to carry out project activities to the highest standards. Paragon coordinates in Malta Climate-KIC, the Water Cluster, the Digital Cluster and MEDENER. 

Paragon Europe is looking for a Directors’ Assistant  Intern to join its EU Office in Brussels starting from April 1st ideally for 5 or 6 months. 

Main responsibilities 

To develop and implement directors’ agendas/goals for the company and the office departments;  

To coordinate and supervise daily logistic and administrative operations;  

To monitor attainment of objectives;  

To undertake staffing responsibilities (training, evaluating new CVs, etc.);  

To maintain scheduling of events and representing the company when needed;  

To welcome guests;  

To network activities with suppliers and customers;  

To create reports regarding projects, events, conferences and office activities;  

To fulfill duties as assigned by the directors;  

To ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.  

The successful candidate will have: 

Bachelor degree; 

Good knowledge of English (B2-intermediate level), knowledge of other languages (French, German, Spanish and/or Italian) is an asset; 

Strong organisational skills, with good time management and attention to detail; 

Strong analytical, conceptual and managing skills;  

Teamworking attitude in a multinational environment; 

Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral);  

Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office products; 

Permit to study and reside in Belgium.  

Note that this is an unpaid internship and it is highly recommended to have a mobility grant agreement from a sending organisation such as University, Region or Chamber of Commerce. 

Interested candidates can send motivation letter and an updated CV to Ms Carmen Garilleti, EU Office Assistant, at brussels@paragoneurope.eu, indicating as object of the e-mail “Directors’ Assistant  Intern”. 

Paragon Europe is an equal opportunities employer. Please visit www.paragoneurope.eu to learn more about our business in Brussels, Malta and elsewhere in Europe. 

Community Manager (Intern)

Le Pacte Finance Climat est une initiative lancée par Jean Jouzel et Pierre Larrouturou le 7 décembre dernier et soutenue par plus de 150 personnalités européennes dont Daniel Cohn-Bendit, Jean-Marc Ayrault, Jean-Pierre Raffarin ou encore Enrico Letta. Vous trouverez la liste complète des signataires de l’appel sur notre site: https://climat-2020.eu/en/

Dans une logique transpartisane, l’ambition de l’association est de proposer un financement innovant de la transition écologique au sein de l’Union européenne à travers la mise en oeuvre d’un Pacte fiscal et monétaire européen. Le manque de financement est progressivement en train de vider l’Accord de Paris de sa substance. L’association vise à préserver cet accord historique en rassemblant toutes les forces politiques et associatives qui veulent s’engager dans cette bataille pour le climat en Europe.

Après un appel réussi dans Le Monde, Le Soir (Belgique) et Ouest France, l'initiative européenne pour un Pacte Finance Climat a organisé le jeudi 15 mars un grand débat inédit au siège de l’UNESCO à Paris en présence du Ministre d’Etat Nicolas Hulot. Dans cet élan, l’association cherche désormais deux stagiaires pour continuer son action de plaidoyer et de campagne en France et en Europe.

Nous recherchons un(e) “Community Manager”.

Pour candidater, adressez un mail avec votre CV et une lettre de motivation à l’attention de Mr Pierre Larrouturou à : hamdi@climat-2020.eu

La prise de poste est envisagée pour le 9 avril (flexible). Compte tenu du caractère européen de la campagne, nous encourageons vivement les candidats ayant une expérience dans un autre pays européen ou des étudiants européens en échange en France à candidater. N’hésitez pas par ailleurs à candidater si votre expérience ne correspond pas tout à fait au profil recherché.

Les bureaux de l’association sont situés à Bastille (Paris).

Les responsabilités du Community Manager:

Développer la visibilité du Pacte Finance Climat sur les réseaux sociaux en France et en Europe

Développer le site web et l'actualiser régulièrement notamment grâce à du contenu interactif (vidéos et graphiques de vulgarisation par exemple)

Veille médiatique et sur les réseaux sociaux

Rédaction de newsletters

Le profil du Community Manager:

Un étudiant en communication (politique) ou  en sciences politiques/sociales avec un fort intérêt pour la communication notamment sur les réseaux sociaux

Une maîtrise des outils Adobe Creative et des outils WordPress

Créatif, rigoureux, autonome et esprit d’équipe, flexibilité

Un forte appétence pour les environnements associatifs et militants

Un bon niveau en anglais

Les avantages pour le Community Manager:

Une excellente ambiance de travail et une grande liberté/responsabilité accordée à nos stagiaires

La possibilité de contribuer à un projet en plein essor et de nouer des contacts professionnels stimulants

Stage rémunéré de 3 à 6 mois en fonction de vos disponibilités

Fully Funded SIWI Journalist Grant for Media Professionals in Sweden, 2018

The new SIWI Journalist Grant is currently accepting applications from five journalists from low or low-middle income nations to study in Sweden. This is the opportunity to visit World Water Week which takes place in Stockholm between 26 – 31 August 2018.

The SIWI Journalist Grant aims to build capacity in water and water-related issues among journalists active in developing countries, thereby creating the potential for raised awareness among large audiences of readers, listeners and viewers. In the long term, a raised level of water known in the journalist corps will contribute to influencing key decision- and policy makers in water and development issues.

SIWI is a water institute. We leverage knowledge and our convening power to strengthen water governance for a just, prosperous, and sustainable future. The idea that became SIWI stems from three linked events in Stockholm in 1991.

Scholarship Description: 

Application Deadline: April 30, 2018

Course Level: Grants are available for media professionals.

Study Subject: These grants aim to build capacity in water and water-related issues.

Scholarship Award: The SIWI Journalist Grant covers:

Round-trip air ticket to Stockholm, Sweden

Public (or equivalent) transport between airport and hotel on arrival and departure

Full week registration fee for World Water Week

Certain social events during World Water Week

Hotel stay during World Water Week

Meals on half board during World Water Week

Per diem for meals not provided at World Water Week venue

The SIWI Journalist Grant does not cover:

Visa, and visa-related costs

Any insurance

Transport in Stockholm (excluding public transport to and from Arlanda airport)

Any extras

Nationality: Available to the citizen of a nation listed as a low- or low-middle income country by the World Bank

Number of Scholarships: Up to five scholarships are available.

Scholarship can be taken in Sweden

Eligibility for the Scholarship: 

Eligible Countries: Available to the citizen of a nation listed as a low- or low-middle income country by the World Bank

Entrance Requirements: To be eligible for this scholarship you must meet the following requirements:

You must be a citizen of a nation listed as a low- or low-middle income country by the World Bank. See which countries that is eligible for this list.

You must be an employee of a media outlet in your country (newspaper, magazine, radio, TV, recognized digital publication) or be able to show proof of continuous freelance journalism activities during the past three years.

You must have a documented interest in water and water-related issues.

Since the official language of World Water Week in English, you need to be able to work in English, even if you publish stories in another language.

Find stories by previous years’ winners in the right-hand column.

English Language Requirements: Since the official language of World Water Week in English, you need to be able to work in English, even if you publish stories in another language.

Application Procedure: 

How to Apply: Send us your application, by email only, to journalist-grant-at-siwi.org, no later than Monday 30 April 2018. The application must be in English and include the following:

Attachments containing scans of, or functioning links to three articles/pieces on water or water-related issues, published in the past three years (2015-2018).

A brief CV

A motivation letter (why you want to visit and cover World Water Week) of maximum 400 words

We will notify grant winners in early June 2018.

Scholarship Link

Graphic Designer

Paragon is an innovative advisory, research and management company with head offices in Malta and Brussels. From its inception, Paragon's motto is to realise excellence for all its clients. In fact, with over twelve years of operational experience, our multilingual, multicultural and multidisciplinary team has developed the right expertise to carry out project activities to the highest standards. Paragon coordinates in Malta Climate-KIC, the Water Cluster, the Digital Cluster and MEDENER.

The company is currently highly active in projects with themes ranging from Education and Training to Sustainable Development including but not limited to Environment, Energy, Urban Mobility, Hydrological Resources Management and many others, related to the Circular Economy Thematic.

Who are we looking for?

Are you a self- taught, creative talent whose ideas are constantly flowing? Do you love to work on brand identity and produce innovative artwork and motion graphics for various brands? We would love to hear from you! To join our Head Office in Malta for ideally six months!

You will be working closely with the marketing manager and graphic design team. Some of your main responsibilities will be:

Creating and improving brand identity

Creating innovative design solutions

Using text, images and video to communicate information and ideas

Developing concepts, graphics and layouts for our various business units

Assist in filming and taking pictures

Suggesting improvements, new design and content ideas

Skills and requirements

Experience with creating graphics and video production

Demonstrable graphic design skills

Self-driven

Familiar with using a digital camera

Proficient with relevant software, such as Illustrator, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, Word and PowerPoint

A good eye for photography and photo enhancement

Bonus

A strong portfolio displaying your conceptual and creative design skills (ideally showcasing Logo/Brand Development, Social Media Advertisements, Web Design, Print Design, Video)

How to Apply

Please send your up-to-date CV and a cover letter to: vassilis.papaspirou@paragoneurope.eu