International Winter School 2015 in Kraków, Poland

Posted on December 13, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 30 December 2014
Open to: All countries’ MA, Phd students as well as alumni or participants interested in the topic.
Venue: 7 – 15 February 2015, Kraków, Poland

Description

The Centre for European Studies, Jagiellonian University and the ARENA Centre for European Studies, University of Oslo are pleased to invite MA and Phd students, as well as anyone interested in the topic to participate in the international Winter School in English: “Democracy, expertise and power: the role of experts in modern European societies “

International Winter School will take place 7-15 February 2015, in Krakow, Poland. Participants will take part in seminars conducted by experts from both Jagiellonian and Oslo University on the following issues:

the knowledge society, from a theoretical and practical dimension; experts and their role in modern democracies;
the role of universities in creating knowledge and implementing the public change;
the media as the fourth power; models of democracy;
and finally civil society and social movements as new actors on the political scene.

The discussions will enable participants to answer the question of whether knowledge is the driving force of modern democracy or a tool in the hands of technocrats and bureaucrats.

Eligibility

The Winter School welcomes all countries’ MA, Phd students as well as alumni or participants interested in the topic.

Costs

No participation fee
Accomodation, winter school materials, participation in seminars covered by organizers

Application

Due to the limited places, the participants will be chosen basis on the application.

In order to apply, register HERE.

The application is available here and it should be send together with CV in Europass format by December 30th 2014 on the e-mail address: resproject@ces.uj.edu.pl. The results will be announced in the first week of January 2015.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask! Send an e-mail to an address:resproject@ces.uj.edu.pl .

The official web-page.

Summer Job for St Paul and Mpls students in MN, USA

Posted on December 6, 2014 by RedFoxx

STEP-UP:

Applications: Dec. 15-Feb. 18 (apply online only)

Eligibility: Live in Mpls.,, ages 14-21, low-income household or employment barrier

Learn more: http://www.ci.stpaul.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=3649

Right Track:

Applications: February 2015 (exact dates TBD)

Eligibility: Live in St. Paul, ages 14-21, low-income household or employment barrier

Learn more: Julie Huck, Volunteer Program Manager, Project for Pride in Living, Phone 612-455-5111

julie.huck@ppl-inc.org

www.ppl-inc.org

US Dept of State Now Accepting Applications for Recent Graduates Program

Posted on December 1, 2014 by RedFoxx

We are accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State Pathways Recent Graduates Program (RGP).

Visit USAJobs to start the online application process and search for the following vacancy announcement numbers. Applications received after the closing of the announcement will not reviewed. Therefore, timely submission of applications is important.

Recent Graduates Program Announcement

Announcement Number: AN1230604

Location: Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Arlington, VA

Grade: GS-0343-07

Number of positions: 1

The Recent Graduates Program targets recent graduates of trade and vocational schools, community colleges, universities, and other qualifying educational institutions or programs. To be eligible, applicants must apply within two years of degree or certificate completion.

Veterans who, due to military service, were unable to apply for positions, will have up to two years from their release or discharge from active duty, not to exceed six years after degree and/or certificate completion.

Successful applicants will be placed in a one-year career development program.

Pathways internship opportunities with the U.S. Department of State allow students to witness and participate in the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy, and work closely with the U.S. diplomats and civil servants who carry out America’s foreign policy initiatives.

Visit our forums if you have any questions, or to search for topics of interest. The forums can be found under Connect on the careers.state.gov website. You can also search our FAQs for more information.

We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State.

The Show off Your Forest Photography Contest

Posted on November 28, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 8 February 2015
Open to: everyone
Prize: trip to Spain, equipment and other products

Description

FOREST EUROPE is pleased to invite you to the second edition of the Show Off Your Forest Photography Contest. In 2014 they are setting a new photographic challenge: show how forests protect us and how we can protect them! Tell them with the aid of one or several photos the benefits forests provide us with and how they protect us. Show what threats they face and what would happen if they weren’t protected. Show how they are being protected and how you can protect them. The 2014 edition looks at two categories:

Mobile: Photo taken with a mobile phone or tablet camera;
Camera: Photo taken with a digital camera.

Eligibility

This competition is open to every individual from around the world. The only condition is that you take a picture from a forest that is located in Europe.

Awards

First places in the two categories: The winners of the Show Off Your Forest photography competition will be given a trip for two to a protected forest area in Spain. The prize includes the airfare and hotel accommodation, in addition to a guide who will accompany the winners on their visit to the nature park.

Second places in the two categories: The winning participants of the second prize in the Show Off Your Forest competition will be given a Nikon D3100 photographic camera and a professional waterproof case.

Accesit Mobile and Digital camera category: The winners of this prize will get two mountain garments, comprising a pair of Forcau Red trousers and a Mountain of Winter Softshell polar jacket.

Draw – All users registered on the competition website will go into the draw for 5 batches of Secrets of Galicia artisan products, which include: honey, chestnuts, jam, cake, chocolate filled sweets and the book “The Sacred Forest of Lugo”.

Application

Photos sent after 8 February, 2015 at 29:59 UTC will not be accepted.

You can start with your application by registering here. After you register you can upload your entries here.

The official webpage

Apply to SPP | School of Public Policy| Central European University

Posted on November 28, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 February 2015
Open to: students from all over the world, different ages and backgrounds.
Scholarship: max: EUR €43,000

Description

The School of Public Policy (SPP) at Central European University (CEU) in Budapest, Hungary is committed to the values of public service and the promotion of open societies through interdisciplinary research, innovative teaching, and engagement with policy practice. CEU is accredited in the United States and Hungary.

The School of Public Policy at Central European University offers a two-year multidisciplinary master’s in public policy that has been designed to train a worldwide community that is committed to purpose beyond power.

Study Public Policy

The U.S.-accredited Master of Public Administration degree provides graduates with the knowledge, skills, and practical experiences needed to pursue careers for the public good throughout the public, nonprofit, and private sectors.

Master’s Program Components

Core and elective courses in Regional and Global Governance, Human Security and Sustainable Development, and Global Media and Communication
Skills For Impact modules
Passion Project
Summer Internship

Eligibility

The call is open for students from all over the world, different ages and backgrounds.

Scholarship

CEU is committed to attracting talented students from around the world. The University provides a variety of generous scholarships and loans for which applicants from any country are eligible to apply. Scholarships are awarded on a merit-basis. You can see scholarship awards here

Application

The deadline for applications is 1 February 2015.

Applying to the School of Public Policy (SPP) is a two-step process consisting of a written application followed by an interview upon invitation. All applicants are also considered for financial aid and scholarship packages.

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section

For further information please visit the official website.

Mid Jan, 2015 for Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

Posted on November 27, 2014 by RedFoxx

https://gilmanapplication.iie.org/

Welcome to the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

The Gilman Scholarship Program aims to diversify the kinds of students who study and intern abroad and the regions where they go.

The Gilman Scholarship is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and is open to U.S. undergraduate students who demonstrate high financial need.

The application for Summer 2015 and Fall 2015/Academic Year 2015-2016 will open in mid-January.

International Cultural Fellowships in St. Petersburg, Russia

Posted on November 25, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 February 2015
Open to: professionals in the field of arts and culture who work on projects related to Russian culture
Fellowship: airfare and accommodation in St. Petersburg

Description

The Likhachev Foundation (St. Petersburg, Russia) together with Committee on External Relations of Saint Petersburg and B. Yeltsin Presidential Center (Moscow, Russia) announces a competition for ten 2-week cultural fellowships in Russia (St. Petersburg) from May 11 till May 24, 2015.

The fellowships are open to professional in the field or arts and culture who work on projects related to Russian culture. The creative project could be a museum exhibition project, a theater production, a film, a photo exhibition, preparation of fiction or research books, etc. related to Russian culture or history. The creative project should be conceived in a foreign country and should be aimed at a broad audience. Two-week residency in Russia should serve as an important stage in the realization of the applicant’s cultural project.

The Likhachev Foundation will prepare individual programs for the fellows according to their projects’ specifics, to help them achieve maximum results during their fellowships. These programs will include meetings with Russian colleagues, opportunities to work at St. Petersburg museums, libraries, archives, and other organizations. Thank you for supporting!

Eligibility

The Likhachev Foundation accepts applications from professionals in the field of culture and history or arts from foreign countries who are currently working on creative projects related to Russian culture or history. Command of the Russian language is very helpful but not required.

Fellowship

The organizers will cover accommodation and travel costs to and from St. Petersburg.

Application

Interested artists should submit their application in Russian or English to the competition coordinator Mrs. Elena Vitenberg at: vitenberg@lfond.spb.ru and elenavitenberg@gmail.com with subject line “application for the fellowship”. Applications should include:

CV (including information on Russian language skills, previous creative projects related to Russia, and previous visits to Russia).
Description of the creative project (up to 3 pages). It should contain, in particular, a paragraph on how a residency in St. Petersburg will benefit the applicant’s creative project and which cultural organizations in St. Petersburg the applicant would like to work with.

The deadline to apply is 1 February 2015.

For further information please visit the official website.

Peace Revolution Artistic Meditation Retreat 2015 in Thailand

Posted on November 25, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 16 June 2015
Open to: artists between the ages of 18 and 30 years old, from all around the world
Fellowship: free accommodation; free catering; free local transportatio;n free meditation retreat fee ; partial sponsoring of airfare

Description

This Artistic Meditation Retreat will take place from August 11th to 24th, 2015 and will combine a two-week meditation and self-discipline training with artistic creation, where the artist participants will be guided into meditation by the Teaching Monks three times a day.

Teachings include:

How meditation can positively affect the creative process
Reclaiming the self and gaining self confidence.
The role of the basic human self-disciplines
The role of our habits in our daily life
The Factors that Determine Our Perception to Think, Act and Speak;
The Relation between Body and Mind
Art Expression as Peace Building Tool

Objectives

To bring a group of artists together into a charming, unique and special atmosphere where everyone will inspire and positively influence each other.
To empower artists and offer the ideal space for them to create artworks
To allow artists to learn practical methods for stress management and ways to increase emotional intelligence and express this through creativity
Provide the participating artists with tools to attain inner peace through mindfulness, self-discipline and compassion.

Eligibility

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

Artists from any age above 18, from all around the world, practising any artistic discipline are encouraged to apply for the Artistic Meditation Retreat in Thailand, August 2015.
Applicants must have a good proficiency in written and spoken English language.
Applicants are optimistic, open-minded, show leadership potential, and have a genuine interest in peace.
Applicants must complete the 42 days online Self-Development Program before the 16th June 2015. Please kindly note that in order to submit the application form, candidates do not need to have completed the online self-development program.
Artist should be 18-30 years old at the time of submitting the application in order to receive the airfare support.

Fellowship

free accommodation
free catering
free local transportation
free meditation retreat fee
partial sponsoring of airfare*

* Everyone is welcome apply for the Artistic Meditation Retreat, however, to be eligible for the partial sponsoring of airfare, artist must be between 18-30 years old.

Application

Application Deadline – December 16th, 2014 (last date to apply online)
Eligibility Deadline – June 16th, 2015 (last date for completing eligibility criteria to receive interview call)

After completing 30 days of the online self-development program, the Artistic Meditation Retreat curatorial team will make an interview appointment based on your performance, artistic portfolio and motivation statement. There is no need to write a request for an interview. If you are qualified, we will contact you.

In order to apply, register HERE.

Should you need more information about the retreat, please contact : Jo Holland, Coordinator for the Artistic Meditation Retreat artisticretreat@peacerevolution.net.

For further information please visit the official website.

Grants for Tourism Projects for seniors and young people

Posted on November 24, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 15 January 2014
Open to: public or private organizations active in the tourism sector, youth or senior policies
Grant: max. 220,000-250,000 eur per project

Description

Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises under the European Commission opens a call for proposals “Facilitating EU Transnational Tourism Flows For Seniors And Young People In The Low And Medium Seasons”. The main aim of this call is to strengthen competitiveness of the European tourism sector by encouraging the extension of the tourism season and by increasing internal mobility of seniors (over 55 years old) and young people (15-29 years old).

The project proposals must follow one of the two following strands according to the chosen target:

“STRAND A” – Under this Strand, the Commission will co-finance specific actions aimed at developing transnational tourism products for seniors, facilitating tourism flows in Europe during the low and medium seasons
“STRAND B” – Under this strand, the Commission wishes to finance up to 2 projects that should be ”exemplary”, both in terms of their capacity to address the major needs and constraints young people perceive as barriers to transnational mobility and in terms of their ability to become a reference model which will be replicable and transferable.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are:

Public authorities (national, regional, local) and their networks or associations at European, international, national, regional and local level;
International organisations;
Youth/seniors organisations/associations/federations
Universities;
Training and educational institutions;
Research centres;
Destination management organisations and their networks/associations;
Travel agents and tour operators and their umbrella associations;
Non-profit organisation (private or public), NGOs, civil society organizations, foundations, think-tanks, umbrella associations, networks or federations of public or private bodies, whose core activity falls under the following fields: tourism, youth or senior policies, or any other field that is strictly related to the object of the proposal;
Chambers of commerce and industry, chambers of handicrafts or similar bodies and their umbrella associations;
Small and Medium Size enterprises (SMEs) acting in the tourism sector

Applicants must be established in EU Member States; or in countries participating in the COSME programme (list HERE).

Proposals should be presented by consortia made of minimum 4 partners and a maximum of 8, from at least 4 different eligible countries. The consortium must be composed of at least 1 public governmental authority, 1 partner representing a youth or senior organisation, and 1 tourism service provider.

Grant

The maximum grant per project will be:

220.000 euros for projects submitted under STRAND A
250.000 euros for projects submitted under STRAND B

The Commission expects to fund 8-10 proposals. The EU grant is limited to a maximum co-funding rate of 75% of eligible costs.

Application

The deadline for electronic submission is 15 January 2015 17.00 hours (Brussels time). Applicants are requested to log in at HERE and follow the procedure for submitting an application.The electronic submission reference for this call will be COS-TFLOWS-2014-3-15.

Contact: EASME-COSME-TOURISM-FLOWS-CALL-2014@ec.europa.eu

For further information read the official call HERE.

“Employability United” International Meeting of young people in Strasbourg, France

Posted on November 24, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 30 November 2014
Open to: young people, youth workers, local authorities representatives and business sector representatives from the Council of Europe Countries
Venue: 19-24 January 2015 in Strasbourg, France

Description

The Youth Social Rights Network in cooperation with the European Youth Centre of the Council of Europe, The Youth Department, are organizing the international meeting “Employability United” which will take place in Strasbourg, France from 19th – 24th January 2015.

The meeting will bring together 40 participants from the Council of Europe Countries and aims to promote and support access to employment and autonomy for young people by training and networking among young people, youth organizations/youth workers, local authorities and business sector representatives.

The objectives of the meeting are:

To familiarize participants with the specific aspects of gaining autonomy for young people;
To discuss and share attitudes, knowledge and experience related to employment and employment trends in Europe affecting young people;
To familiarize participants with practices, policies and systems that support access to employment for young people in different local realities;
To discuss and reflect on knowledge, skills and support measures that youth workers, local authorities, business sector representatives need to be competent in, so as to support young people in gaining autonomy and accessing employment;
To give opportunity for cooperation and networking between young people, youth workers, local authorities, business sector representatives in order to support young people in gaining autonomy and accessing employment;
To create concrete follow up activities at local and international level for supporting young people in gaining autonomy and accessing employment.

Eligibility

The meeting is open to the following profiles:

Young people aged 18-30 years old with little or no experience in international activities who have never been to European Youth Centre;
Youth workers working on supporting the process of gaining autonomy and accessing employment. They should have knowledge and experience on access to social rights for young people with accent on access to employment and employment related issues.
Local authorities representatives working in sectors related to youth issues or employment. They should have knowledge and experience on access to social rights for young people with accent on access to employment and employment related issues.
Business sector representatives working in structured company with min. 5 employees and involved in decision making process in the company.

All the candidates should be highly motivated and be able to work in English.

Costs

The organizers will cover board and loading as well as travel costs. There is a participation fee of €50 per participant which will be deducted from the refund of travel expenses.

Application

Interested candidates must submit the completed application form and a letter of support from organizations by email to: ysrnetwork@gmail.com.

The deadline is 30 November 2014.

For further information please contact: ysrnetwork@gmail.com or visit the official website.