Internship – EPP Press Department

The European People’s Party is looking for an intern to join the Press Department for a period of 6 months, 

starting in January 2017. The candidate must be organised, pro-active and sociable, take initiative, have 

good time-keeping skills and be full time available during 6 months. He/she will report to the EPP 

Spokesperson and support the EPP Press Department with the day to day tasks.

Responsibilities:

Monitoring the media and compile a press coverage newsletter on a daily basis

Support the creation and distribution of press releases

onitoring social media and support social media projects

Assist in designing and implementing communication strategies 

Assist in administrative duties

Build and update media lists and databases

Schedule, coordinate and attend various events

Requirements:

A university degree in the following non-exhaustive subjects: languages, communications, economy or political science

Native-level English, knowledge of other languages will be considered an asset

Excellent verbal and outstanding writing skills are essential

A creative thinker who can work in a fast pace  and diverse environment

Ability to work efficiently in team as well as independent; ability to prioritise tasks and respect  deadlines.

An excellent understanding of EU decision-making processes, EU policies and the European institutions

Experience:

An internship placement is focused on candidates who are at the beginning of their professional careers. 

However, any other practical experience that could be relevant to the work of the EPP may be considered an asset.

Remuneration:

Remuneration will be provided

Deadline:

Send your CV together with a cover letter by email to press@epp.eu before 10 December. Interviews will take place in the weeks to follow for a contract to start at the beginning of January 2017. Please note that  only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The EPP is the largest and most influential European-level political party of the centre-right, which currently  includes 79 parties and partners from 41 countries, the Presidents of the European Commission and the European Council, 8 EU and 5 non-EU heads of state and government, 14 members of the European Commission and the largest Group in the European Parliament. 

Advocacy Intern with The World Heart Federation

Deadline: 11 December 2016
Open to: Swiss or EU applicants who obtained Bachelors or Master degree
Remuneration: 1000 CHF (930 EUR) per month

Description

The World Heart Federation is a global health NGO based in Geneva, focusing on cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart disease and stroke. They are a small organization creating a big impact in global health, leading an ambitious drive to achieve a 25% reduction in premature CVD by the year 2025.

Currently, there is an opportunity for a focused and committed Advocacy Intern to join our dynamic Advocacy Team. They offer experience in a high-achieving, international environment, with opportunities to engage with the World Health Organization and other UN Agencies.

The role will support the delivery of the 2017 Advocacy Strategy, including the following tasks:

Contribute to the preparation and drafting of WHF policy and research papers, briefs, consultation responses, advocacy publications and communications articles;

Synthesize reports and summarize documents for internal distribution;

Attend WHF team meetings, external meetings and webinars, taking notes as required;

Provide logistical support for external events and meetings, such as the WHO Executive Board and World Health Assembly and engagement with WHF member organizations;

Provide administrative support in maintaining advocacy team contacts database;

Support ongoing WHF rheumatic heart disease initiatives, including project work;

Contribute to preparation and drafting of content for RHD Action website;

Any other appropriate task, as agreed upon by the supervisor.

Eligibility

Candidates with a demonstrated interest in non-communicable diseases (NCDs), global health and development;

Excellent writing and communications skills in English (additional languages a valuable asset);

Excellent team-working and collaborative skills;

Excellent time-management and organizational skills;

Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit, willingness to innovate, and flexibility;

Ability to conduct research independently with a keen eye for detail;

Ability to work effectively in a multicultural setting;

Proficient in MS Office, advanced internet literacy.

Experience

Recently completed undergraduate Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree achieved, with excellent results;

Talented applicants with an academic background in both humanities and sciences will be considered.

Remuneration

Stipend: 1,000 CHF (930 EUR) per month;

Contract: The Advocacy Intern will join the team for 6 months at 40 hours/wk, starting from 09 January 2017.

How to Apply?

Please send a cover letter (max. 1 page) and CV (max. 2 pages) to Ms. Joanna Markbreiter (Policy & Advocacy Manager) at joanna.markbreiter@worldheart.org by 05 December 2016. Due to visa limitations, we regret that only Swiss or EU applications will be considered.

Interviews will be conducted from 07-09 December 2016.

More information on the official website.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2016/11/30/advocacy-intern-world-heart-federation/#ixzz4RhFNtYCW

Special American Business Internship Training Program

Deadline: 9 December 2016
Open to: participants from Ukraine, Russia, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Central Asia
Venue: February 25-March 18, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Description

SABIT is announcing its first two programs for 2017 and starting to recruit participants for Food and Beverage Packaging and Marketing and Road construction programs.

1. Food and Beverage Packaging and Marketing

The Food and Beverage Packaging and Marketing Program will aim to familiarise delegates with trends in packaging materials, processing and packaging related standards (ISO, HACCP, FSSC), branding and marketing, storage & shipping, innovative technologies and equipment for packing and packaging. The ideal candidate would be an executive or decision-making manager of a company involved in either:

Manufacturing packaging/packing materials which are used to package food or beverages;

Contract packagers –companies that package food/beverages which food processing company has already processed;

Companies which process and package their own food or beverage.

Eligibility

The program is opened for participants from Ukraine, Russia, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Central Asia;

Candidates must be in position of significant decision-making responsibility and have several years of industry experience;

Knowledge of English language is not required to participate in this program.

Costs

SABIT covers expenses related to travel from Kyiv or Istanbul to Washington and back, accommodation, medical insurance and 400 USD stipendium for the whole period. Successful candidates should cover visa fee and meal expenses.

How to Apply?

The deadline for submitting applications is December 9, 2016. .To apply for these programs, a participant should fill in the application form, prepare a letter of recommendation and send it to the following e-mail address: Nataliia.shknyeyeva@trade.gov before the program deadline.

To participate in the competition you need to fill in the form you are interested in the program.Questionnaire to fill available from the regional offices of the program. If you have additional questions please contact Nataliia.shknyeyeva@trade.gov.

More information on the official website.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2016/11/29/special-american-business-internship-training-program/#ixzz4RhF65evQ

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Special American Business Internship Training Program (SABIT)

Deadline:  December 9, 2016
Open to: participants from Ukraine, Russia, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Central Asia
Venue: February 25-March 18, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Description

SABIT is announcing its first two programs for 2017 and starting to recruit participants for Food and Beverage Packaging and Marketing and Road construction programs.

1. Food and Beverage Packaging and Marketing

The Food and Beverage Packaging and Marketing Program will aim to familiarize delegates with trends in packaging materials, processing and packaging related standards (ISO, HACCP, FSSC), branding and marketing, storage & shipping, innovative technologies and equipment for packing and packaging. The ideal candidate would be an executive or decision-making manager of a company involved in either:

Manufacturing packaging/packing materials which are used to package food or beverages;

Contract packagers –companies that package food/beverages which food processing company has already processed;

Companies which process and package their own food or beverages.

The program is opened for participants from Ukraine, Russia, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Central Asia.

Candidates must be in position of a significant decision making responsibility and have several years of industry experience. Knowledge of English language is not required to participate in this program.

The program dates are February 18-March 11, 2017. The deadline for submitting applications is December 9, 2016.

SABIT covers expenses related to travel from Kyiv or Istanbul to Washington and back, accommodation, medical insurance and 400 USD stipendium for the whole period. Successful candidates should cover visa fee and meal expenses.

2. Road construction

Road construction program is designed for the companies performing road construction projects, including project development, construction of roads, highways and motorways, bridges and overhead roads.

Eligibility

The program is opened for participants from Ukraine, Russia, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Central Asia.

Candidates must be in position of significant decision making responsibility and have several years of industry experience. Knowledge of English language is not required to participate in this program. The program dates are February 25-March 18, 2017.

Costs

SABIT covers expenses related to travel from Kyiv or Istanbul to Washington and back, accommodation, medical insurance and 400 USD stipendium for the whole period. Successful candidates should cover visa fee and meal expenses.

Application

The deadline for submitting applications is December 9, 2016.

To apply for these programs, a participant should fill in application form, prepare letter of recommendation and send it to the following e-mail address: Nataliia.shknyeyeva@trade.gov before the program deadline. Nataliia is ready to answer all questions and can be reached by phone +38 095 274 02 15; +380 44 521 52 22 or by e-mail.

If you have any questions, please email:  Nataliia.shknyeyeva@trade.gov.

The official web-page.

30 University of Brighton International Scholarships in UK, 2017-2018

For entry in academic year 2017/18, there are 30 University of Brighton international scholarships available to new, full-time international postgraduate taught-degree students.

The aim of the University of Brighton postgraduate scholarship is to enable and encourage academically able students from any nationality.

The University of Brighton is a university of 20,685 students and 2,700 staff based on five campuses in Brighton, Eastbourne, and Hastings on the south coast of England.

Most postgraduate courses require an overall IELTS score of at least 6.5 with no element less than 5.5.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing a postgraduate programme at the University of Brighton.

Study Subject: Scholarships are offered to different departments across the university, all offering a diverse range of courses.

Scholarship Award: There are 30 University of Brighton international scholarships available to new, full-time international postgraduate taught-degree students. The scholarship is worth a £5,000 reduction in the cost of your tuition fees for each year of your course.

Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for a scholarship-

Applicants must be a new, full-time, international fee-status student who holds an offer for a postgraduate taught degree with a minimum course duration of one year.

Applicants must have applied for the course of your choice at the University of Brighton, and have been offered a place on that course for 2017 entry.

Students studying graduate diplomas, pre-masters programmes, or equivalent, at University of Brighton partner colleges or those on PG Cert and PG Dip courses (excluding OSPAP, Law CPE PGDip and Accounting PGDip) are not eligible for these scholarships.

These scholarships are not open to students who are fully sponsored.

Existing international students are also not eligible unless starting a new postgraduate programme.

Nationality: UK/EU and international students are eligible to apply.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Masters-level degree courses typically require a first degree. However, if they don’t hold this qualification but can demonstrate an equivalent level of experience, they will consider their application on the basis of applicants potential to benefit from, and contribute to, a course.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: Most postgraduate courses require an overall IELTS score of at least 6.5 with no element less than 5.5, but a number of courses do have higher IELTS requirements than this.

UK Scholarships

How to Apply: For the 2017 academic year, please email internationalscholarships-at-brighton.ac.uk with your University of Brighton student number in the subject line, and we will send you a scholarship application pack. The application form can then be returned electronically to the same email address or sent by post to the address indicated on the scholarship application form. Please note application forms will not be sent to students who do not have an offer of a full-time place with them.

Application Deadline: There are four application deadlines throughout the year: 31 January, 31 March, 31 May, and 31 July 2017.

Scholarship Link

Bond University Scholarships for International Students in Australia, 2017

Bond University is offering scholarships for domestic and international HDR students who are studying, or intend on studying, a PhD Doctorate by Research.

Bond University is committed to providing a high level HDR experience to ensure success in students’ research and research training.

As Australia’s first private non-profit university, Bond University seeks to be recognized internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow’s professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.

In order to apply for an HDR program, students must meet the HDR academic entry requirements of Bond University, as well as satisfy visa, residency and English proficiency requirements

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing PhD Doctorate by Research at Bond University.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study the subjects offered by the university.

Scholarship Award: The 2017 full-time stipend rate will be $26,682.00 p.a. (indexed annually).

Scholarship can be taken in Australia

Eligibility: There are two types of scholarships: Research Training Program (RTP) stipend scholarship and Bond University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (BUPRS)

The scholarship application process is open to domestic and overseas HDR students who are studying, or intend on studying, a PhD Doctorate by Research at Bond University.

All applicants must hold a valid Letter of Offer for enrolment in a HDR program, issued by Bond University, prior to applying for this award

In order to apply for an HDR program, students must meet the HDR academic entry requirements of Bond University, as well as satisfy visa, residency and English proficiency requirements

Nationality: Domestic and overseas students can apply for these scholarships.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have bachelor degree  or equivalent.

English Language Requirement: All applicants must provide formal documentary evidence of English language proficiency per the stated requirements below. If an applicant provides evidence that fits under more than one category, then the most recent evidence will be used for admission.

Australia Scholarships

How to Apply: Applicants must apply through the on line Application Form. Scholarship application process

Step 1 – Expression of Interest Your first step is to lodge a HDR Expression of Interest. Once your Expression of Interest has been accepted, you will be required to make an application for admission to a HDR Doctoral program through the relevant Faculty.

Step 2 – Find a Supervisor To start this process, click on the Find a Supervisor button.

Step 3 – Admission to Bond University To start this process, click on the Apply for admission button.

Step 4 – Apply for a Scholarship Once your application for admission has been approved, and you have received your Letter of Offer, you may then apply for a scholarship through the Apply for Scholarship button.

Application Deadline: The application deadline is March 31, 2017.

Scholarship Link

University of Vienna Scholarships for International Students in Austria, 2017

The University of Vienna is inviting applications for uni:docs fellowship programme. These fellowships are open to doctoral candidates of all disciplines.

The uni:docs fellowship programme is an individual scholarship which aims at financing excellent doctoral candidates for a period of three years.

The University of Vienna is a public university located in Vienna, Austria. It was founded by Duke Rudolph IV in 1365 and is one of the oldest universities in the German-speaking world.

By the time of the application the TOEFL iBT or the IELTS Academic needs to be completed successfully.

Course Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing doctoral research programme at the University of Vienna.

Study Subject: These fellowships are are open to doctoral candidates of all disciplines.

Scholarship Award:

Uni:docs fellows will be employed at the University of Vienna for 30h/week according to the current collective agreement.

Uni:docs fellows are members of the scientific staff who enjoy all rights and duties involved in such a position.

Scholarship can be taken in Austria

Eligibility:

The fellowship programme is open to doctoral candidates of all disciplines.

Applicants need not necessarily already be enrolled as PhD candidates at the time of application.

Already enrolled applicants: If the applicant is already enrolled as a PhD candidate at the University of Vienna, the admission has to have occurred no earlier than the summer semester 2015.

Not yet enrolled applicants: If the applicant is not yet enrolled as a PhD candidate at the University of Vienna, the admission needs to take place before October 2017. All information about requirements and the admission process can be found Opens external link in new window here.

If funding for a duration of at least 2 years has been granted from elsewhere (e.g. ÖAW-DOC scholarship, or an employment at the university), then it is not possible to apply for the uni:docs scholarship.

The funding of part-time dissertations is not possible. Additional employment which is not clearly related to research is also not possible.

Applicants need a supervisor at the University of Vienna who is working in the field of the planned thesis and has to have at least a 50 percentage contract with the University of Vienna which lasts until end of September 2020. At the time of their application, applicants already have to be accepted by this supervisor as PhD candidate. The supervisor needs to fill out an online form (see application documents) to complete the application process.

Nationality: This doctoral fellowship programme is open to both Austrian and international candidates.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: The admission procedure depends on if the student completed their previous studies at the University of Vienna or at another university or a university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule).

English Language Requirement: By the time of the application the TOEFL iBT or the IELTS Academic needs to be completed successfully. Partner universities in English-speaking countries do not accept any other language tests than TOEFL or IELTS as proof of English proficiency. Minimum scores

TOEFL iBT: min. 90 out of 120 points

IELTS Academic: min. 6.5 out of 9 points (6.5 overall bands, 6.0 writing)

Some universities may require higher scores or have very specific TOEFL/IELTS scores for each band (reading, listening, writing, speaking).

Austria Scholarships

How to Apply: A complete application includes the following parts

The online application form including the abstract (max. 2000 characters incl. spaces). The abstract of German applications must be written in German. If the application is in a language other than German, the abstract must be written in English.

Upload: A CV (in the language of the application, max 3 pages). This CV should not contain any information that allows inferences on the gender of the applicant (no picture, no first name, no e-mail address with first names etc)!

Upload: A narrative CV (in German or English, max. 3 pages)

Upload: A research proposal of the dissertation project (max. 10 pages including reference list). The proposal must include information on the state of the art as well as information on methods, a time plan and information on relevant literature on the topic. The research proposal should not contain any information that allows inferences on the gender of the applicant (no picture, no first name, no e-mail address with first names etc)

Application Form

Application Deadline: The deadline for application is January 13, 2017. The statement has to be submitted by the supervisor online before 20 January 2017.

Scholarship Link