Internship opportunity in Nice, France: Institut Européen - European Institute

The Centre International de Formation Européenne (CIFE; President Jean-Claude Juncker) is offering an internship in its Nice-based academic teaching and research center « Institut Européen – European Institute » (IE-EI) from October 2012 to March 2013.

The IE-EI is an institute for Advanced European Studies and International Relations. As department of CIFE, it is in charge of organizing its Master programmes and has graduated around 1.800 students coming from more than 90 different countries. Our one-year master program is offered in two branches, trilingual and anglophone, with study locations in Nice, Berlin and Istanbul.

We offer you to work in an international and open-minded team.

Your fields of work will be

· Organization and accompanying of a study trip to Brussels, Strasbourg and Geneva

· Academic research

· Assistance to the director

· Public relations and communication of our programs

· Assistance in the preparation of seminars and lectures

Competences and skills required:

· Strong background in Political Science and/or Contemporary History

· You are a student and interested in European integration and International Relations

· Fluency in German and English, good knowledge of French

· Strong initiative, flexibility and autonomy

· Team-working skills

· Sensitivity for different nationalities and cultures

We offer you:

· To work in an international and multicultural environment in close cooperation with students, administration and faculty

· To take part in the different fields of work of a higher education institute

· Free accommodation in the studio of our Institute in the center of Nice

Application:

Please send your application until 31st May to assistant@cife.eu<mailto:assistant@cife.eu> .

Applications must include a motivation letter and your CV. References are adjuvant.

www.cife.eu<http://www.cife.eu>

www.ie-ei.eu<http://www.ie-ei.eu>

Projektassistent (m/w), Berlin - Teilzeit

Dr. Berndt & Partner GmbH -- Executive Search Eastern Europe (Berlin) suchteinen kommunikationsstarken und engagierten Studenten (m/w) für die Position "Projektassistent (m/w), Berlin"

Firmeninformation:

"Dr. Berndt & Partner GmbH" ist eine auf Osteuropaspezialisierte Executive Search Personalberatung mit Sitz in Berlin. Seit 1990 besetzen wir Führungspositionen der ersten und zweiten Ebene in der gesamten Region Eastern Europe (verstanden von Tschechien bis Russland/ Zentralasien und vom Baltikum bis nach Bulgarien). Zu unseren Kunden zählen namhafte deutsche Unternehmenmit Produktions-bzw. Vertriebsniederlassungen in der genannten Region.

Aufgaben:

-Unterstützung des Beraters bei den Aufgaben des Tagesgeschäfts (z.B. Unterstützung bei der Erstellung von Angebots-, Vertrags-, Präsentations- und Arbeitsunterlagen)

-Pflege und Aktualisierung von Kundenkontakten und der internen Datenbank

-Mitarbeit und Durchführung von Markt- und Kandidatenrecherchen

Grundvoraussetzungen:

-verhandlungssicheres Deutsch und Englisch sowie sehr gute Kenntnisse in zwei der folgenden osteuropäischen Sprachen (Russisch, Polnisch, Tschechisch, Ungarisch)

-Kenntnisse wirtschaftlicher Zusammenhänge, Interesse an aktuellem wirtschaftlichen und politischen Geschehen in Osteuropa

-hohe Affinität zu neuen Medien und Beherrschung von Recherchetechniken

-sicherer Umgang mit dem PC, gute Microsoft Office-Kenntnisse

-Teamfähigkeit, Flexibilität, Loyalität

Perspektiven:

-Aufbau eines Netzwerkes mit zahlreichen Kontakten zu Top-Managern der osteuropäischen Wirtschaft

-Erwerb profunder Kenntnisse der wirtschaftlichen Situation in der MOE-Region

-Mitarbeit in einem international geprägten, jungen Team

-Mitarbeit in Deutschlands dienstältestem Headhunting-Unternehmen mit Osteuropa-Fokus

Zeitpensum:

20h / Woche

Bewerbungsablauf:

Interessenten werden gebeten, einen aussagekräftigen Lebenslauf sowie ein Bewerbungsschreiben an Iveta Obrcian zu senden (i.obrcian@drberndt.de).

Dr. Berndt & Partner GmbH

Executive Search Eastern Europe

Rhinstraße 137 A, 10315 Berlin

Telefon: +49 (0)30 54 99 53 11

Mobil: +49 (0) 171 817 4990

Telefax: +49 (0)30 54 99 53 13

eMail:i.obrcian@drberndt.de

Website: http://www.drberndt.de

Master in Cooperation and Development of Pavia 2012-2013

Deadline: 31 May 2012
Open to: 30 students of different nationalities
Scholarship:  Financial aid will be granted to selected enrolling students on the basisof both merit and assessment of their financial situation

Description

IUSS-PAVIA, Institute for Advanced Study was launched in 1997 under a special “program agreement” with the Ministry of Education, University and Research, inside a unique system in the country, which can claim the historical presence of illustrious academic colleges. In July 2005 it was recognized as an independent and autonomous “Scuola Superiore ad ordinamento speciale” in virtue of the excellent quality of activities carried out, attaining the same status of Scuola Normale and Scuola Sant’Anna di Pisa, and SISSA in Trieste.
Due to the completeness of its education and training fields, which allows a strong interdisciplinary approach, the mission of IUSS is that of contributing to the growth of a small number of selected students by offering them, at any step of their higher education, qualified programs enhancing their capabilities and knowledge. The Institute is also committed to scientific progress by preparing young researchers and developing scientific research programmes.
IUSS CORE PROGRAMS:

• Internal courses offered, on a merit base, to a small number of selected brilliant students of Pavia´s University.
• Master degrees characterized by a strong international vocation.
• Ph.D. programs providing an interdisciplinary approach and exposure to cutting edge research.
• Advanced short term courses and seminars.

The Master Program in Cooperation and Development (CD), organized in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – General Directorate for Cooperation and Development (DGCS) the Italian NGOs Cisp, Coopi, Vis and the University of Pavia, aims at training professionals in the field of international cooperation. Students are prepared to work in institutions operating in the area
of cooperation and development, such as International Organizations, Governmental Bureaus, firms working in Developing Countries, Public Institutions, Non-Governmental Organizations, and other no-profit organizations.
PROGRAM:
The Master lasts 16 months, beginning on October 2012 and ending on January 2014. It is a full time Master Program, entirely taught in English. The Master is characterized by an interdisciplinary approach to the realm of Cooperation and Development that links the subjects explored in the coursework to three distinct yet strongly interrelated disciplinary areas: Economics, Human and Institutional Studies, Project Cycle Management. The program isstructured intotwo main parts: a residential period ofclass work in Pavia – from October to June – and an internship period which will take place between July and December.

Costs

The cost of enrolment for the a.y. 2012-2013 is 7.000,00 euro. Fees include:

• Tuition fee
• Attendance to regular program classes and additional seminars
• Handout teaching material
• Free access to computer rooms and libraries
• A partial contribution to the expenses related to the internship (primarily air ticket and insurance).

The first instalment of the fees, 1.500 euro, is due at the moment of enrolment. In case of subsequent renunciation this amount will not be reimbursed.

Scholarship

Financial aid will be granted toselected enrolling studentson the basisof both merit and assessment of their financial situation. Types of financial aid foreseen:

• total waving of fees
• partial waiving of fees
• contribution to the accommodation cost in Pavia

Eligibility

Each year 30 students of different nationalities are admitted to the Master Program. Applicants can be graduates of any major. A good knowledge of English is required.

Application

In order to apply you have to download and fill in the application form and send it to:

Segreteria CDN Pavia

c/o Collegio S. Caterina

Via San Martino 17/b

27100 PAVIA (Italy)

For more information please consult the FAQs section, or the Official Call.
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Sport Scholarship by AIT, Denmark

Description
AIT has operated a sports scholarship scheme since 1996 for students who have reached, or have the potential to reach, a very high standard of performance in their chosen sport. Under the scheme, approximately thirty full and half scholarships are awarded each year, up to the value of €4,800 over four years. Each scholarship is awarded for a period of one year, but may be renewed for up to a maximum of four years. Students pursuing higher study after the four year threshold will be considered for additional years.

Eligibility

• students who are pursuing their higher studies in AIT university
• students who have reached, or have the potential to reach, a very high standard of performance in their chosen sport
• Students pursuing higher study after the four year threshold will be considered for additional years

Application Procedure
Further information of the application can be found on the website link

Submission Deadline
July 2012

Website Link
http://www.ait.ie/sportsscholarships/

International Scholarship of The Victor H. Loewenstein Scholarship, UK

Description
The Victor H. Loewenstein Scholarship is awarded to a student from outside the UK so as to enhance the international nature of the programme. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and the benefits to the student. Each scholarship will be worth £5,000.

Eligibility
The scholarship is open to applicants who are citizens and residents of any country except the United Kingdom and who are applying for admission onto the Full-time MBA or MBA in International Business in September 2012.

Although applications for the scholarship should be made before 31 May 2012, the scholarship will only be awarded to an applicant who has firmly accepted their offer through payment of the deposit. Applicants who hold full sponsorships are not eligible for the scholarship.

If an applicant is successful in being awarded the scholarship, but subsequently declines their offer of admission on the MBA programme, the award of the scholarship will be withdrawn and awarded to another applicant.

Application Procedure
Applicants should submit a 1,000 word essay, explaining why they feel they should be awarded a scholarship, and how the scholarship will benefit them. This essay should accompany their application for the MBA programme.

If you have already sent your application, you are welcome to apply separately. Please enclose your full name and contact details as stated in your programme application. Separate scholarship applications without these details will not be considered.

Submission Deadline
31 May 2012

Website Link
http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding/postgraduate/uk-eu/humanities/business/loewenstein

University of Birmingham Scholarships for International Students

Brief description:

The University is offering  individual scholarships for international candidates commencing a one year Masters programme in 2012.

Host Institution(s):

University of Birmingham, United Kingdom

Field of study:

The scholarship supports Masters degree programmes offered at the University.

Number of Awards:

Not indicated.

Target group:

Students from all countries outside the EU.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The University of Birmingham is offering International Postgraduate Scholarships worth £10,000 towards the cost of tuition fees for a one year masters course. These awards are for tuition fees only and cannot be used for maintenance/living costs.

Eligibility:

Applicants must have an excellent academic background. Due to the level of competition for these scholarships, only applicants with a 1st class bachelors degree will be considered.

Applicants must also demonstrate excellence in an area of their life. This might be outstanding academic achievement, exceptional achievement in extra curricular activities (such as sport, music, managing events or societies) or significant achievement gained either in their working life or through volunteering and service to others.

Applicants must also outline the contribution they will make to the University of Birmingham as a student and what they expect to gain from studying here.

In order to apply candidates must:

- be overseas for fee purposes
- have applied for a one year full time masters course and have been issued with a student id number
- not be in receipt of a full fee scholarship from any other source
- have made adequate financial provision to study in the UK

Application instructions:

Important: You must have made an application to study at the University of Birmingham and have been admitted before submitting a scholarship application.  The scholarship application form will be sent automatically to students who have received an offer of admission on an eligible course for the 2012/13 academic year.

The scholarship application deadline is 1 June 2012. To apply, candidates must follow the instructions indicated at this page.  It is important to read the scholarship guidelines and visit the official website (links found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/students/finance/scholarships/intlscholarships.aspx

Human Rights Monitoring Institute Summer School 2012

Deadline: 1 June 2012
Open to: Young leaders active in civil society from NGOs based in the EU, EFTA, Croatia, Macedonia
Venue: Vilnius, Lithuania from6 August 2012 – 12 August 2012
Scholarship: The Human Rights Monitoring Institute will cover travel (up to 350 euros) and living expenses for selected participants

Description

Human Rights Monitoring Institute is currently accepting applications for theSummer School “Using Lisbon Treaty for Building Active Citizenship”.
The Summer School is designed for young leaders active in civil society and is aimed at directly addressing the subjects of European citizenship, human rights, freedoms and values with the goal of forming connections and sharing good practice examples among EU human rights NGOs thus contributing to stronger and tighter civil society throughout the EU.
The School lecturers, professors and experts will come from diverse backgrounds, including active national and international NGOs, human rights institutions, and universities. They will share their expertise related to Lisbon Treaty, European citizenship, human rights, freedoms and values, as well as experience in human rights advocacy and civil society development.
This course aims to provide participants with a solid understanding of the EU Charter on Fundamental Rights, notion of European citizenship and to provide participants with the tools for raising awareness and advocating active citizenship in their countries. The School aims at establishing connection among the young generation and youth NGOs from EU Member States. It is expected that 3 to 4 project initiatives/partnerships will be developed in the course of the School.

Venue

The summer school will take place in Vilnius, Lithuania from the 6 August 2012 – 12 August 2012 (1 week).

Scholarship

Human Rights Monitoring Institute will cover travel (up to 350 euros) and living expenses for selected participants.

Eligibility

The program is especially designed for young leaders active in civil society – young professionals from EU-based NGOs, who are interested in EU and human rights law as well as in developing effective human rigths advocacy campaigns.
Eligible countries are the EU member states, EFTA countries, as well as Croatia and Macedonia, seeing as the school is funded with support from the Europe for Citizens Programme of the European Union.

Application

Application forms must be filled in and sent to hrmi.summerschool@gmail.com before 1 June 2012.
For more information consult the following contacts:

• Organisational issues: Meta Adutaviciute, Legal Coordinator at HRMI,meta.adutaviciute@hrmi.lt 
• Content-related issues:  Jurate Guzeviciute, Legal Director at HRMI,jurate.guzeviciute@hrmi.lt

The Official Website