The Rockefeller Foundation’s Bellagio Residency Program

Deadline: 1 December 2014
Open to: scholars from all disciplines
Fellowship: Room, board and  limited travel assistance

Description

The Bellagio Resident Fellows program offers a serene setting conducive to focused, goal-oriented work, and the unparalleled opportunity to establish new connections with fellow residents from a stimulating array of disciplines and geographies. The combination of uninterrupted, individual time during the day and evenings spent with innovative leaders, writers, and artists from a wide array of fields advances fellows’ current projects and stimulates creative approaches to future work. This community generates new knowledge to solve some of the most complex issues facing our world and creates art that inspires reflection, understanding, and imagination. The Bellagio Center is located in Northern Italy between Lake Como and Lake Lecco in the town of Bellagio. The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center’s mission is to promote innovation and identify impact-oriented solutions to critical global problems. The Center, through conferences and residency programs, supports the work of scholars, artists, thought leaders, policymakers and practitioners who share in the Foundation’s pioneering mission to promote the well-being of humanity.

Eligibility

Residencies are open to university or think-thank based academics in all disciplines, creative artists, journalists, as well as policymakers and practitioners from the governmental and non-profit sectors. We bring together a broad, stimulating mix of disciplines and fields within the Bellagio Community. We have a strong interest in applications that align with the Foundation’s core issue areas: Advance Health, Revalue Ecosystems, Secure Livelihoods, and Transform Cities, but projects from all fields are welcomed.

The Center accepts individuals as well as collaborative residencies for teams of two to four people working on the same project. Residencies are typically four weeks in length.

For those who have previously applied or had previous residencies, there is a maximum limit of three applications and a maximum limit of two residencies. Previous residents and spouses must wait a minimum of five years before applying.

Fellowship

Room and board are provided to all residents and their spouses/partners. Airfare is not included in the residency program; however, the foundation does have a limited travel assistance program based on the income of invited residents.

Application

Applications must be completed online in English and submitted by the published deadline.  Applicants who have trouble accessing the online form may contact program staff at bellagio_res@iie.org to discuss alternative ways to submit the application.

The application guidelines can be found – HERE

The online application form can be found – HERE

The deadline is December 1, 2014 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

This application round is for a possible residency date between August 18, 2015 and November 26, 2015.

For further information visit the official call.

 

Call for Applications: UNAOC Fellowship Programme 2014

Deadline: 26 October 2014
Open to: emerging leaders from Europe and North America interested in engaging with the Middle East and North Africa
Fellowship: accommodation, travel costs, small living allowance

Description

The UNAOC (United Nations Alliance of Civilizations) Fellowship Programme was created recognizing the need to build bridges between cultures and societies through dialogue and cooperation. The objective of the Fellowship programme 2014 is to facilitate positive cooperation and understanding between the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Europe and North America (EUNA) by supporting emerging leaders from these regions to develop a nuanced understanding of each other.

This year 15 emerging leaders from Europe and North America will visit three or four countries in the MENA region during the first half of December 2014. The exposure visit will allow fellows to engage with prominent personalities and institutions in areas such as Government, International Organizations, civil society, media, social impact entrepreneurs, religion and culture. It is expected that through gaining a deeper understanding of the MENA region, fellows will be better able to identify bridges for communication, social business opportunities and dialogue entry points between the two regions.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for the fellowship you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be national of USA, Canada or Europe;
  • Be between 26-38 years old;
  • Be fluent in written and spoken English;
  • Possess a passport valid at least 6 months beyond December 2014;
  • Be available to travel for a period of up to 15 days in the first half of December 2014 as scheduled by UNAOC;
  • Be professional in one of these areas: civil society organizations, traditional and social media, politics, government, community movements/initiatives, faith based organizations, social impact entrepreneurship, academia, think tanks or other field relevant to the objective of the programme.

Fellowship

The Fellowship Programme is made possible thanks to a grant of the German Federal Foreign Office. The Fellowship will cover accommodation, travel costs and a small living allowance.

Application

Interested candidates must submit the application form, a CV in English and a passport scan via email to: 2014UNAOCfellows@gmail.com.

The deadline to apply is 26 October 2014.

For further information please visit the official call.

 

International Film Festival Rotterdam Trainee Project for Young Film Critics

Deadline:  1 November 2014
Open to: Journalists ages 30 and younger around the world
Venue: 22 – 29 January 2015 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Description

The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) seeks applicants for its 2015 training program. The IFFR Trainee Project for Young Film Critics offers motivated and talented journalists a chance to cover a major international film festival.

The program includes reporting on the festival for the Daily Tiger, publishing a blog on IFFR’s website, meeting with experienced film critics and reporting for participants’ home media outlets.

International Film Festival Rotterdam welcomes applications for the 17th Trainee Project for Young Film Critics taking place during its 44th festival edition (21 January – 1 February 2015).

International Film Festival Rotterdam supports film making, film producing and journalistic talent on several levels: the main festival section Bright Future (including competitions for both features and shorts) presents recent works by first and second time filmmakers; Rotterdam’s Hubert Bals Fund contributes to film projects in developing countries and co-production market CineMart organizes a trainee project for young film producers (Rotterdam Lab) in close collaboration with its partner organizations. Recognizing the important role of film criticism to the perception of independent cinema, IFFR organizes a trainee project for young film critics.

Eligibility

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

  • Age under 30 years
  • Fluent command of the English language (written and spoken)
  • Demonstrable experience in film criticism (print or online media)
  • Not yet established enough to profit from facilities as attending international film festivals outside your country
  • Have agreement(s) with relevant print and/or online media to publish reports on International Film Festival Rotterdam 2015

Costs

The organizers will cover hotel accommodations from Jan. 22 to 29 and partial refunds of travel costs when participants are traveling from outside Europe.

Application

Your application should include digital versions (Word, jpg or pdf) of the following documents and information:

  • A motivation letter to support your application: explain why this project and the Rotterdam festival appeals to you and what you can offer the festival
  • Your resume (CV) including your contact details and date of birth.
  • Up to three proofs of recent work you published on (independent) film or film festivals. If not in English, provide the original articles with English translations to demonstrate your command of this language
  • Information about your affiliation(s): title, name of chief editor, postal address, phone number, email account, periodicity, circulation, web address, estimated unique page views per month.
  • A recommendation letter (on company letterhead) of your principal affiliation’s chief editor assigning you to cover IFFR 2015 and confirming that your report will be published.

Please send in your application by e-mail to press@filmfestivalrotterdam.com or by land mail to IFFR Press Office, PO Box 21696, 3001 AR Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

The deadline is Friday 1 November 2014.

 

Youth Leaders Travel and Learning Camp 2015

Deadline:  25 January 2015
Open to: participants between the ages of 14 and 26 years old from around the world
Venue: 26 Febr-2 Mar 2014, Singapore

Description

Distinguished Participants & Advisors,

We would like to extend our warmest welcome and invite you to be part of this annual gathering of student leaders around the world. It is our privilege to be hosting the Asian Youth Leaders Travel and Learning Camp (AYLTLC) 2015 for the 4th time here in Singapore.

AYLTLC aims to bring student leaders worldwide. Through the activities lined up, participants will be able to partake in cross cultural interaction and cooperation, and also gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the multiracial society here in Singapore.

The 2015 Organizing Commitee is working hard to ensure that the upcoming 2015 camp is a fun, empowering and enlightening experience for all participants. We always remind ourselves that we are hosting a camp with the brightest student talents who are indeed the leaders of tomorrow.

Once again, we look forward to meeting you at AYLTLC 2015.

Hope to meet you soon in our Island Home!

Eligibility

The AYLTLC Organizing Committee is inviting student leaders to participate in AYLTLC 2015. Applications are on individual basis, and the criteria of eligibility are described below.

The following are eligible to be a AYLTLC participant:

  • Students aged 14-26(at least 14 but not older than 26 of age at the time of AYLTLC 2015) from schools, colleges and universities around the world.
  • Students who are healthy, curious, aspirant and outgoing.
  • Students who love travelling and learning.

Applicants should also have the following skills and experience:

  • Be fluent in English speaking and writing.
  • Have the ability to communicate effectively and express themselves clearly.
  • Be comfortable in working in a cooperative manner.

If you are a Student(>26 years old)/Staff/Teacher/Lecturer/Professor from your institution, you may wish to apply AYLTLC 2015 as advisor.

Costs

Registration fee

  • SGD 80     –    per participant/advisor

Program fee

  • SGD 880       per participant/advisor
  • Registration Fee: A registration fee of SGD80 is due with the initial application for the camp.
  • Program Fee: A fee of SGD880 will be charged as program fee. Participant/Advisor should only pay their program fee AFTER receiving the Letter of Acceptance.

It includes:

  1. Reception in Airport
  2. Camp Materials (Camp Handbook, Participant Name Tags and Certificates etc)
  3. Hotel  Reception
  4. Venue for Opening Ceremony ,Closing Ceremony, Learning Sessions, Presentation Session
  5. Travel Sessions Tickets
  6. Transportation (For relevant Travel Sessions in Singapore)
  7. 4 nights’ accommodation (with Breakfast)
  8. Welcome Luncheon (Opening Ceremony)
  9. Tea Reception (Closing Ceremony)
  10. Other Miscellaneous Services

Application

There are two ways for you to register:

  1. You can register online through the online application system. The online application system will be activated after clicking the “Online Application”Button. (Only for participants to register)
  2. You can find the application form HERE. Please submit your application form to register@ayltlc.com after completing it. (For both participants and advisors)

Please make sure to submit your form(s) and pay the registration fee before the deadline.

If you have any questions,  write to: ps@ayltlc.com

The official web-page.

 

Enter the London Int’l Creative Competition, Deadline is Oct 20!

ENTER
THE 8TH ANNUAL
LONDON INT’L
CREATIVE COMPETITION

Deadline: October 20, 2014

Submit your work to the world’s most prestigious creative competition: The London International Creative Competition.

15 FINALISTS & 50 SHORTLIST

Two prize-winner will be chosen each year by the jury to receive the £2,000 cash prize for professional and £1,000 for students. 15 Finalists will receive the LICC trophy. The jury-selected Finalists and Shortlist will be published in the LICC Annual Awards Book, on the website and will be announced to the creative arts and media outlets worldwide.
Enter today to receive global recognition by receiving a coveted LICC trophy and be published in the annual book.
Architectural, Audio/Music, Design (Environmental/Fashion/Graphic/Interior), Drawing/Illustration, Installation, Mixed Media, NetArt/Web Design, Painting, Performance art, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Textile,Video and Film, Writing, …

ENTER YOUR WORK

2013 WINNERS


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2012 WINNERS


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London Creative Awards Was held 2 November 2013 at Mews 42 gallery in London.
LICC Artist of the Year 2013 is Georges Pacheco for “Amalthée”, the New Talent of the Year 2013 is Lais Pontes, for “Born Now Here”.

LICC Artist of the Year 2012 was presented to Emrah Yucel, for “Turkish Airlines: Turkey Be Our Guest”, Pat Swai was voted the New Talent of the Year for “Lost Flamingos in the Cloud Forest”.


SUBMIT YOUR WORK TODAY

 

The Social Entrepreneurship Forum Stockholm

Deadline:  2 November 2014
Open to: participants from around the world (Please see the eligibility criteria below)
Venue: April 13th-June 5th, 2015, Stockholm, Sweden

Description

The SE Outreach Accelerator is an exciting 8 week program that takes place in Stockholm, Sweden. It is a capacity-building program that is designed to equip the participants with entrepreneurial skills to enable them to scale up their impact and accelerate their growth, thereby creating a multiplier effect of the positive impact they are having.

The SE Outreach Accelerator is a program for:

  • founders of projects/enterprises
  • change makers
  • social entrepreneurs who are creating positive social and/or environmental impact in developing communities.

Eligibility

The SE Outreach Accelerator is open for applicants with:
  • Any background, age, or nationality
  • No requirement to have a registered enterprise prior to the program
  • Both for-profit and non-for profits enterprises
  • No requirement to already have a written business plan
  • No requirement to have revenue streams/profitability prior to the program
To apply we require that:
  • You have an operating project/enterprise that targets social and/or environmental issues facing the developing communities
  • Your project/enterprises can be scaled and replicated to benefit more people
  • You are passionate about creating positive impact with your project/enterprise and have the ambition of making it financially sustainable from sources beyond donations
  • You are the founder of such project/enterprises and can attend the 8 week Accelerator program in Stockholm full-time during April 13th – June 5th2015
  • You can fully participate in a program conducted entirely in English (read/write/speak/comprehend)
  • You are open-minded and willing to share your experiences in a co-working, co-learning environment

Costs

SE Outreach Accelerator in Stockholm is a program that is provided free of charge. This means that there is NO cost of attendance, or application fee associated with the program.

Furthermore, we will cover some of the expenses associated with attendance which include:

  • Return flights, visa, insurance
  • Accommodation in Stockholm
  • Fixed daily food allowance in Stockholm
  • Internet
  • Travel card to use Stockholm public transportation

Application

Make sure to read through the eligibility criteria and the FAQ before you apply for our next round.

1.Step 1: Application  -> Applications are open between Sep 22nd-Nov 2nd, 2014.
2.Step 2: Interviews -> Interviews will be conducted (in person or on Skype) with top applicants between Dec 1st-12th, 2014.
3.Step 3: Announcement -> Selected social entrepreneurs are announced by Dec 22nd, 2014.
Deadline is November 2nd, 2014.

In order to apply:

Application-form-button

For questions regarding the SE Outreach Accelerator Program go to our Frequently Asked Questions or contact us onoutreach@se-forum.se

The official web-page.

 

2nd Young BPW Symposium – Leaders of the Future in Tallinn, Estonia

Deadline:  30th November 2014
Open to: women from all over Europe and beside
Venue: 12th – 14th December in Tallinn, Estonia

Description

BPW Business and Professional Women is an international organization with 30000 members in 96 countries. BPW Europe is one of the 5 regions of BPW International. BPW develops the business,professional and leadership potential of women on all levels through our advocacy, mentoring, networking, skill building and economic empowerment programs and projects around the world. BPW International has Consultative Status with the United Nations with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) since 1947 and participatory status with the Council of Europe. In its eightieth year of empowering women, BPW continues to develop the business and leadership potential of members through mentoring programs, leadership and e-Business training. Members include influential women leaders, entrepreneurs, business owners, executives, professionals and young career women. BPW International is a non-governmental organization founded on August 26, 1930 in Geneva, Switzerland on the initiative of Dr. Lena Madesin Phillips. Since then, BPW International has worked with other international women´s organization and other UN bodies to bring forth a difference in women´s lives locally as well as around the word. It is one of the most influential international networks of business and professional women with affiliates in 96 countries across five continents.

BPW International is one of the biggest women’s organisations worldwide and engaging for gender equality in society and work places and for instance we are having consultative status at the UN. We have clubs in about 96 countries worldwide and bringing together working women from every sector to get in contact with each other.

One of our main focus is to support young working women, bringing them together with senior business women and exchange experiences and learn from each other and to build a network on local, national and international level.

So, it’s a pleasure for me to invite you to our 2nd Young BPW Europe Symposium from 12th – 14th December in Tallinn, Estonia!

There will be many workshops and discussions about “Leaders of the Future” and we have the opportunity to meet up with women from all over Europe and beside this to explore Tallinn, one of the most beautiful capitals in Europe!

If you are not yet a member of BPW and have never before heard about us – no problem – Our symposium will be a good opportunity to get to know us and our organisation!
You are most welcome to join us!

Eligibility

women from all over Europe and beside are eligible to apply.

Costs

Young BPW
€ 100.00
BPW 35+
€ 130.00
Non BPW
€ 160.00
Additional Fees:
Gala Dinner (Friday)
€ 30.00
Girls Night Out (Saturday) (Dinner drinks later not included)
€ 20.00
Breakfast and Visit Tour (Sunday)
€ 10.00

Application

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any further questions please contact the organising team:

Maria Socratous, Young BPW Europe Representative: maria.socratous@bpw-europe.org

Anu Ruut, Young BPW Estonia Representative:  anu.ruut@gmail.com

We would be happy to see you in Tallinn!

 

 

Creative Shock – International Business Case Competition

Deadline: 19 October 2014
Open to:  Bachelor and Master’s Degree students
Prize: EUR 1500

Description

Creative Shock is an annual business case competition for students from all around the world. Participants every year are gathered to solve business, marketing and PR problems for social enterprises and organizations.

To reach the Finals of “Creative Shock” and become one of the Top 5 teams, your team has to complete several rounds.-

  1. Participants of the competition have to make a team of 3 to 4 members.
  2. 1st Round: 20-29 October; during the first challenge teams have to solve a social business case.
  3. 2nd Round: 30 October 30 – 9 November; during the second stage teams are challenged to create a guerilla marketing strategy for international social organizations and present the solution in a video form. It‘s a real chance to make an impact on our society, business and environment.

The best five teams will reach the finals, which will be held at ISM University of Management and Economics in Vilnius, Lithuania on the 5-7th of December 2014. These teams will have only one night to solve the final case study and compete with each other for 1500 EUR grand prize established by Danske Bank. Lectures, networking event and team building activities will be included in the final three days event in Vilnius. You can read more about the Finals here.

Eligibility

The contest is open to Bachelor and Master’s Degree students.

Prize

The winning team gets EUR 1500 grand prize.

Application

Register your team online HERE. Registration deadline is 19 October 2014.

Official website

 

 

Médicos del Mundo Photography Contest

Deadline: 31 October 2014
Open to: adult amateur and professional photographers worldwide
Award: €6,000 to develop a photo project related to the work of Médicos del Mundo

Description

Médicos del Mundo have recently announced the call for the 18th Luis Valtueña International Humanitarian Photography Award, to denounce the situation of millions of people in the World. This award comes as a tribute to and in recognition of Luis Valtueña, Flors Sirera, Manuel Madrazo, and Mercedes Navarro, Médicos del Mundo aid workers killed in Rwanda in 1997 and in Bosnia in 1995 while performing their duties as international humanitarian aid workers. Their memory serves to ensure that each year victims of injustice are brought to light.

Eligibility

The competition is open to adult amateur and professional photographers of any nationality.

Awards

The winner will receive a project grant worth € 6,000 to develop a photo project related to the work of Médicos del Mundo. The grant will cover all project expenses and will be paid in three installments: 50% at the announcement of the winner; 25% at the beginning of the project; and the remaining 25% at the end.

Application 

In order to enter the competition each participant should submit a maximum of ten photographs, which can be part of a series or standalone, and a personal data questionnaire. Please consider that only photos taken between January 2012 and October 2014, and which have not been previously entered, will be accepted. Photos must be sent in digital format by one of the following procedures:

  • Mailed on a properly protected CD or DVD, with the entrant’s name clearly identified, to the following address: Médicos del Mundo, C/ Conde de Vilches, 15, 28028 Madrid, España. Attention: PARTICIPANTE EN EL XVIII PREMIO INTERNACIONAL DE FOTOGRAFÍA HUMANITARIA LUIS VALTUEÑA.
  • E-mailed topremioluisvaltuena@medicosdelmundo.org.
  • Delivered in an envelope duly protected, to the attention above indicated with the name of the author clearly identified, to Médicos del Mundo’s reception desk.

The deadline to submit your photos is 31 October 2014. The awards will be presented publicly in January 2014.

For enquiries please contact: premioluisvaltuena@medicosdelmundo.org.

The official call 

 

ILO and J-PAL Course on Evaluating Social Programs

Deadline: 10 October, 2014 (for applying for scholarships) / 17 October, 2014
Open to: academics, evaluators, implementers, researchers, managers and other interested individuals with relevant experience in statistical tools and impact evaluation
Venue: Sharjah, UAE, from 16 to 20 November, 2014

Description

The ILO and J-PAL Executive Education course is a five-day training on evaluating social programs which will provide participants with a thorough understanding of randomized evaluations and pragmatic, step-by-step guidance for conducting their own evaluations. Through a combination of lectures and case studies from real randomized evaluations, the course will focus on the benefits and methods of randomization, choosing an appropriate sample size, and common threats and pitfalls to the validity of the experiment.

While the course is centered around the why, how, and when of randomized evaluations, it will also discuss the importance of a needs assessment, measuring outcomes effectively, quality control, and monitoring methods that are useful for all kinds of evaluations. The course also provides the opportunity to learn from and interact with ILO and J-PAL affiliated researchers and practitioners in the region.

Youth unemployment rates are disproportionality high in many regions of the world, particularly in the Middle East. In the face of this challenge, policymakers and practitioners need more evidence on which social programs work and why, especially for youth labor market programs. This course is intended to equip academics, evaluators, implementers, and researchers with the skills necessary to produce and consume rigorous impact evaluations.

The course will take place at the American University of Sharjah. Information on visas can be found on the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Visa Information page. This page will be updated as more logistical details are to be confirmed.

Eligibility

The training is open to everyone. Managers and researchers from international development organizations, foundations, governments and non-governmental organizations, trained economists are all encouraged to apply. The course places special emphasis on evaluating labor market programs, although professionals from other sectors and backgrounds will find the course useful.

A necessary prerequisite for this course is relevant experience in statistical tools and impact evaluation. Interested applicants who have already participated in a ILO Evaluation Clinic are especially encouraged to apply, as this course will build upon the skills developed in that course.

Costs

All course fees will be covered by the ILO for applicants who are accepted to the course but course participants will need to pay for their travel, accommodation, and visa. There is a limited number of scholarships available to cover travel and accommodation for participants who demonstrate need. If you are interested in applying for one of these scholarships, please complete the application no later than October 10th, 2014All admission and scholarship decisions will be made on a rolling basis, and participants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Application

You can apply for the training HERE by providing the required information and submitting your application. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate from J-PAL. Deadline for applying for a position with scholarship for travel and accommodation is 10 October, 2014. 

The official webpage