Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology PhD Grants

Deadline: 7 May 2012
Open to: Candidates interested in the field
Scholarship: Provided

Description

The International Max Planck Research School for ‘Anthropology, Archaeology and History of Eurasia’ (IMPRS ANARCHIE), a cooperation between the Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology and the Martin Luther University, Halle-Wittenberg, offers PhD Grants, starting 1 October 2012, in the Department II – Resilience and Transformation in Eurasia.
The aim of ANARCHIE is to renew transdisciplinary agendas in fields where socio-cultural anthropologists, archaeologists, and historians have much to gain from cross-fertilisation. The designated priority themes include collective identifications, religion and ritual, and economic and demographic causation. Students will obtain their doctorate in one of the three disciplines, but will participate in a common programme organised jointly by social anthropologists (Department II “Resilience and Transformation in Eurasia” of the Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology), historians (the Institutes for History and for Classical Studies of the Martin Luther University, Halle-Wittenberg), and archaeologists (Institute for Art History and European Archaeology of the Martin Luther University, Halle-Wittenberg). ANARCHIE is embedded in two major Graduate Schools of the Martin Luther University, “Society and Culture in Motion” and “Enlightenment, Religion and Knowledge”, and also in the University’s encompassing International Graduate Academy.

Grant

The PhD Grants are generally awarded for 2 years, with the possibility of two six-month extensions. Workplace for successful candidates is Halle/Saale (except when undertaking field or archival research elsewhere, the costs of which will be covered).

Eligibility

All interested candidates are invited to apply. The Max Planck Society is committed to raising the proportion of women in under-represented fields; we thus explicitly encourage applications by women. Individuals with disabilities will be given priority, provided they have equal qualifications.

Application

There is no application form. Applicants should send the following documentation:

• cover letter
• CV, including list of publications
• short (no more than two pages) summary of the research proposed, which should demonstrate clear links both to the applicant’s previous work and qualifications and to the IMPRS ANARCHIE
• photocopies of university degrees
• names of two referees, whom they may contact

Final selection will be made following interviews at a date yet to be arranged. Please send applications to the following address by 7 May 2012:
Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology
Personnel Administration
P. O. Box 11 03 51
D – 06017 Halle/Saale
Germany
or email to: wagenbrett@eth.mpg.de
Informal enquiries concerning the positions may be directed to Prof. Chris Hann (hann@eth.mpg.de).
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National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic 2012/2013

Deadline: 30 April 2012 latest by 16:00 CET (4 pm)
Open to: Students, PhD. students, University teachers, Researchers and Artists
Scholarship:  The amount of the monthly scholarship varies from 280 euro to 1000 euro

Description

Establishment of the National Scholarship Programme for the Support of Mobility of Students, PhD Students, University Teachers and Researchers was approved by the Government of the Slovak Republic in 2005. The National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic is funded by the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic.
The National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic is intended to support mobility of foreign students, PhD students, university teachers and researchers to stay at Slovak universities and Slovak research organizations.
The scholarships of the National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic are also intended for students and PhD students of the Slovak universities to cover living costs of their study at a second level of higher education, or of their study or research stay during their PhD study, at a foreign University or at a foreign research organization. Students, full-time PhD students, university teachers and researchers from the Slovak Academy of Sciences who have permanent residence in the Slovak Republic can apply for a travel grant for their study or research stay abroad.

Scholarship

The scholarship is designated to cover living costs (accommodation, boarding, etc.) of a study, research and teaching stay of foreign applicants at Slovak universities, research and non-government organizations. The applicants can ask their host institution to assist them to arrange their accommodation and necessary documents regarding the stay in Slovakia, or they have to arrange it by themselves. The Scholarship Programme does not cover the travel costs to and from Slovakia.
Amount of a monthly scholarship

1. University student – 280 Euro
2. PhD student – 470 Euro
3. University teacher / researcher or artist:

a) young university teacher / researcher or artist (= without PhD degree (or its equivalent) with less than 4 years of experience as a university teacher, researcher or artist) – 670 Euro

b) experienced university teacher / researcher or  artist:

• with PhD degree (or its equivalent) or more than 4 years of experience as a university teacher, researcher or artist – 850 Euro
• with PhD degree (or its equivalent) and at the same time with more than 10 years of experience as a university teacher, researcher or artist – 1000 Euro

Eligibility

The following individuals can apply for a scholarship under the NSP:
A) university students whose second level of higher education is taking place at a foreign university and who are invited by a public, private or state university in the Slovak republic to an academic mobility for a purpose of study in the Slovak republic

• scholarship period 1 to 2 semesters;
  

B) PhD students whose higher education or research preparation is taking place at a foreign university or institution and who are invited by a public, private or state university or external education organization in the Slovak republic to an academic mobility for a purpose of study in the Slovak republic

• scholarship period 1 to 12 months;
  

C) university teachers from foreign universities who are invited by a public, private or state university in the Slovak republic to a lecture or research / artistic stay in the Slovak republic

• scholarship period 1 to 12 months; 
  

D) researchers or artists who are invited by a public, private or state university, external education organization or non-government organization in the Slovak republic to a lecture / research / artistic stay in the Slovak republic

• scholarship period 1 to 12 months.

Citizens from following countries can apply for scholarship:

1. European Union member states;
2. other countries participating in the Bologna process (listed are only countries that are not EU member states ) – Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, the Russian Federation, Serbia (including Kosovo), Switzerland, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey, Ukraine;
3. Belarus, Kazakhstan;
4. Canada, Central American countries, Latin American countries, Mexico, the United States of America;
5. Australia, China (including Taiwan), Egypt, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of South Africa, the Republic of Korea, Thailand, Vietnam.

The Scholarship Programme does not support:

• foreign students and PhD students intending to enrol or accepted for entire Master or PhD studies in Slovakia, specifically   those who are already studying in Slovakia and would like to cover a part of their costs from the National Scholarship Programme;
• foreign university teachers and researches who are already teaching or researching at Slovak universities and research organizations;
• citizens of the Slovak Republic studying, teaching or researching at foreign universities or research organizations;
• foreign applicants accepted for other scholarship programmes in Slovakia (for example Visegrad Fund, Erasmus, CEEPUS, bilateral agreements, etc.).

Individuals with permanent residence in the Slovak republic can not apply for the part of the NSP which is aimed at applicants from abroad.

Application

Applications for scholarships are submitted on-line on www.scholarships.sk. The on-line application system opens latest 6 weeks before the deadline. The application form is accessible only after the on-line application system has been opened.
In order to submit the on-line application, it is necessary to fill in the on-line application form (in Slovak, English, French, Spanish or Russian version), attach all required documents in requested format and press the “submit” button. Original documents marked with asterisk (*)  must be send by post and received by deadline at SAIA, n. o., at the following address:

SAIA, n.o., 

Námestie slobody 23 

812 20  Bratislava 1 

Slovakia

The original of the admission or invitation letter from the Slovak university or research organization can be send by the host institution in Slovakia directly to SAIA, n.o..
Foreign applicants who need to apply for entrance visa to Slovakia or for temporary residence permit are recommended  to take into account the necessary visa/residence processing period when planning the starting date of their scholarship stay. Information about visa conditions is provided by Slovak Embassies.
List of required documents that must be attached to the on-line application form by foreign students and PhD students applying for a study/research stay (category of eligible applicants A and B):

• structured Curriculum Vitae,
• motivation letter,
• detailed study programme in case of students (including date of arrival and period of stay),
• detailed research programme in case of PhD students (including date of arrival, period of stay and detailed programme time  schedule),
• two recommendation letters provided by applicant’s university teachers in case of students, one recommendation letter provided by applicant’s supervisor in case of PhD Students,
• confirmation letter from a sending university certifying that applicant is a full-time student enrolled in min. 6th semester, in case of a PhD student a confirmation certifying enrolment in a PhD study (*),
• certified copy of a Bachelor’s diploma or Master’s diploma and a certificate of a state exam (if any),
• admission or invitation letter from a host university or research organization in Slovakia proclaiming commitment that applicant will be enrolled in a study or research programme (incl. exact period of stay). The admission or invitation letter must be printed on official letterhead paper of the host institution, including a signature of the person in charge and a stamp. (*)

List of required documents that must be attached to the on-line application form by foreign university teachers and researchers or artists (category of eligible applicants C and D):

• structured Curriculum Vitae,
• detailed teaching and/or research programme (including date of arrival, period of stay and detailed programme time schedule),
• invitation letter from a host university or research organization in Slovakia (incl. period of stay). The invitation letter must be printed on official letterhead paper of the host institution, including a signature of person in charge and a stamp. (*)

(*) The documents marked with asterisk (originals) must be sent by post and received at SAIA, n. o. latest by the given deadline.
Applications deadline: 30 April 2012 by 16:00 CET (4 pm)
If a deadline falls on Saturday or Sunday, the on-line application has to be submitted within the given deadline. The originals of the documents need to be received by SAIA, n.o., latest the next working day after the deadline, by 12:00 am CET.
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MLDI Funding and Support for NGOs

Deadline: Ongoing
Open to:  Organisations across the world who seek funding for legal assistance or litigation activities that safeguard or advance media freedom
Grant: Between GBP5,000 and GBP25,000

Description

The Media Legal Defence Initiative (MLDI) is accepting proposals from organisations across the world who seek funding for legal assistance or litigation activities that safeguard or advance media freedom.
As part of their work to help build a strong global legal defence network for independent media, MLDI makes grants to support organisations and projects that deliver legal support to journalists.  Currently MLDI funds a small number of organisations based in Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Central Europe, Africa and Central and South America. Their aim is to expand this network and achieve better local-level access to legal assistance for independent media outlets, journalists and bloggers who lack the financial means to access legal support at commercial rates.

Grant

Grants awarded by MLDI are usually for a 12-month period and range in size between GBP5,000 and GBP25,000.

Eligibility

MLDI is open to grant proposals from national organisations to pursue one or both of the following activities:

• Provide legal assistance for independent journalists or media outlets who face legal proceedings because of their work;
• Engage in strategic litigation to bring local law and practice in media cases in line with international standards on freedom of expression.

Priority will be given to proposals that respond to a demonstrated need on the ground, increase the geographical coverage of the Media Legal Defence Initiative and are likely to have a high impact on protecting media freedom.
Please note that the Media Legal Defence Initiative does not provide funding for employment-related litigation.

Application

The application form and guidelines can be downloaded by clicking here.
Please contact info@mediadefence.org if you have any questions.
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List of Scholarships in UK for International Students

More information: http://www.scholars4dev.com/5642/scholarships-in-uk-for-international-students/

Business Summer School 2012

Deadline: 10 August 2012
Open to:   Interested individuals
Venue: 17th – 26 of August 2012

Description

The Business Summer School (BSS) is an academic program for learning in an international context, and a forum for developing intercultural understanding.

The theme of the Business Summer School is:

“Investing in emerging markets”

The best summer school program in South East Europe was created 5 years ago and now benefits from a partnership with the World Bank and a presence of top regional and global speakers from: Harvard Business School, Columbia Business School and many other leading business schools. In addition, top CEO’s in Romania are invited to give special guest lectures.
Hundreds of students from over 15 countries have already applied for the program, but only a carefully-selected class of 35 is selected each year. You will benefit from an unforgettable and intensive 10 days of study against the backdrop of the picturesque city of Sibiu, Romania. The organizers are looking forward to offering you again a platform for discussions and networking with outstanding students, academics and business professionals.

Venue

During two weeks of stay in Sibiu, the European Capital of Culture in 2007, both Romanian and foreign students will participate in debates, workshops and seminars. The academic and the practical approaches are combined in order to fully cover the learning span of the subject. Moreover, the Business Summer School is using the case study teaching method developed by Harvard Business School.

Application

The cost of the program is 200 Euros, which includes accommodation and meals, welcoming package with study materials and most of the sightseeing activities. The participants will have to pay their travel costs to Sibiu, visa and travel insurance.
You will be notified of your acceptance by email and ask you to pay the participation fee, and you will be sent an invoice, within ten days.
Please note that you can guarantee your admission to the summer school ONLY by paying the tuition fee. No letters of acceptance or invitations are sent until you have paid the fee. Business Summer School cannot refund the registration fee in case of a cancellation.
Please send your complete application form to application@businessschool.ro. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The application deadline is 10 August 2012.
NOTE: all students are encouraged to bring  their laptops!!!
Should you have any further questions regarding the application process, please contact office@businessschool.ro
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WSI Summer School 2012

Deadline: 27 April 2012
Open to: Young researchers, students and doctorate students from all social sciences (Economics, Law, Sociology, Political Science etc.)
Venue: 17 -21 09 2012, Berlin, Germany

Description

The Institute of Economic and Social Research (WSI) invites you to its 2012 Summer School in Berlin under the title: Industrial Relations and Crisis Management in Germany: a Model for Europe?
There is a current debate on why the German economy did comparatively well during the ‘Great Recession’ from 2008 – 2010 and how this performance is related to the German model of industrial relations and its cooperative features. The WSI Summer School 2012 would like to engage in this debate. It will explore the German crisis management against the changing contours of German industrial relations, analyse causes, consequences and side effects of “Germany’s job miracle” and question whether it can serve as a model for Europe.
The Summer School will be coordinated and conducted by a team of senior researchers of the Institute of Economic and Social Research (WSI) including Martin Behrens, Reinhard Bispinck, Heiner Dribbusch and Thorsten Schulten.

Eligibility

Participants of the summer school are invited to take part in this debate and will be offered the opportunity to present and discuss their own research projects. The WSI Summer School addresses young researchers, students and doctorate students from all social sciences (Economics, Law, Sociology, Political Science etc.).

Venue

The course will be held between 17-21 September 2012

Application

Application may be submitted via The Official Website.

Education pays 6% per year

5 april 2012 - A German research institute calculated that every year of education adds 6% to future income. Portuguese education (8,76%) pays particularly well, while the Netherlands (3,65%) scores the lowest. Overall, women profit more than men.

What is the payoff to education? The Institute for Employment Research (IAB) published a report tracking yields on education for 12 Western European countries. Taking into account costs associated with education, every extra year in school or university adds 6,07% to future income.
Steep returns in Portugal, weak in the Netherlands
In Portugal (8,76%), Luxembourg (8,66%), Ireland (8,37%) and Spain (7,19 %) studying longer pays particularly well. France (6,06%) and Germany (5,07%) have average and below average yields to education. The lowest return is realized in the Netherlands (3,65%) and Sweden (3,99%).
The effect is overall larger for women (6,29%) than men (5,85%) which the researchers attribute to the phenomenon that low qualified women usually have particularly badly paid jobs. Due to family and household obligations they are not able to take on better paid positions that involve shift or nightshift work.
Complete picture on return to education
Structural differences in labor markets explain some part of the variations in those 12 countries. Qualified women in Sweden for instance tend to work for the public sector where wages are low, while in the Netherlands part-time work is popular among women.
The report indicates both Mincer coefficients and yield to education for all cases. Mincer coefficients refer to a statistical growth in income from being better educated. Yield to education by contrast also accounts for progressive tax payments from this greater income and overall job market participation.
Costs to education are determined through direct costs (e.g. tuition fees) and opportunity costs. The latter are incurred if an individual spends time studying instead of earning money from entering the job market right away.

(source: IAB)

Article from: http://www.scienceguide.nl/201204/education-pays-6-per-year.aspx?newsletter=142012&rel=69e9dcbf-bb22-4b9d-8447-13f189ed2f7c