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United Nations Academic Impact Student Essay Contest 2014

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Deadline: 21 February 2014
Open to:  full-time college or university students (18 years of age or older) from all over the world
Prize: the winners will be invited to New York to participate in a series of events June 25-29

Description

The United Nations Academic Impact is a program of the Outreach Division of the Department of Public Information. It is open to all institutions of higher education granting degrees or their equivalent, as well as bodies whose substantive responsibilities relate to the conduct of research. Its essential frame of reference is:

  1. To bring into association with the United Nations, and with each other, institutions of higher learning throughout the world.
  2. To provide a mechanism for such institutions to commit themselves to the fundamental precepts driving the United Nations mandate, in particular the realization of the universally determined Millennium Development Goals
  3. To serve as a viable point of contact for ideas and proposals relevant to the United Nations mandate.
  4. To promote the direct engagement of institutions of higher education in programs, projects and initiatives relevant to this mandate.
Principles

The United Nations Academic Impact is informed by a commitment to support and advance ten basic principles:

  1. A commitment to the principles inherent in the United Nations Charter as values that education seeks to promote and help fulfill;
  2. A commitment to human rights, among them freedom of inquiry, opinion and speech;
  3. A commitment to educational opportunity for all people regardless of gender, race, religion or ethnicity;
  4. A commitment to the opportunity for every interested individual to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary for the pursuit of higher education;
  5. A commitment to building capacity in higher education systems across the world;
  6. A commitment to encouraging global citizenship through education;
  7. A commitment to advancing peace and conflict resolution through education;
  8. A commitment to addressing issues of poverty through education;
  9. A commitment to promoting sustainability through education;
  10. A commitment to promoting inter-cultural dialogue and understanding, and the “unlearning” of intolerance, through education.

For more information: http://outreach.un.org/unai/

Essay Topic:

The essay should relate to ideas of global citizenship and understanding and to the role that multilingual ability can play in fostering these. The essay should reflect your academic, cultural, and national context.

Eligibility Guidelines

  1. Full-time college or university students, 18 years of age or older, can participate in the contest.
  2. An authorized faculty member or university administrator must sponsor your participation in the contest by completing the form under the tab: Faculty/University Reference Form. The university representative must attest that you are a full time student and that you are going to submit an essay in an official language of the United Nations that is not your first language or language of instruction in your primary or secondary education.
  3. Once the reference has been received and confirmed, you will be sent an email with further instructions about how to enter the contest and upload your essay.

How to Enter

  1. Write your essay, according to the eligibility rules and guidelines.
  2. Show your essay to a Faculty Member or University Administrator who can attest to the fact that you have followed the contest rules. Have that Faculty Member or University Administrator complete the Reference Form in support of your participation in the contest.
  3. Once the Reference Form has been received and verified by Many Languages, One World, you will receive further information, and a link where you can complete your application and upload your essay to the contest website.
  4. Complete your application form. Be sure to include your national identity card number or passport number showing your name as it appears on your passport or official documents. Do not submit your photo.
  5. Upload your essay to the contest website.

Selection Process

  1. Step 1: A language specialist will read and score your essay according to a scoring rubric. After February 21 deadline all essays will be scored and the best essays will be passed to the next stage of the competition.
  2. Step 2: These Finalists will be invited to complete a personal interview regarding their essay. This interview will be conducted at a location in your city and you must submit your photo identification. You will be asked a series of questions and your answers will be videotaped. You must sign a waiver allowing the judges to use the videotape to select Finalists. If a local interview cannot be organized, you will be interviewed online using SKYPE.
  3. Step 3: The essays and video tapes will be reviewed by a panel of international judges based on the scoring of Step 1 and Step 2, which include written and spoken language proficiency and the originality and quality of thought in your essay and interview.

Notification

On or before March 15 ELS Educational Services, Inc. will notify the 10 Winners for each of the six languages. Winners will receive a letter of invitation to the Many Languages, One World Global Youth Forum from ELS Educational Services, Inc. At that time winners will also receive complete rules of participation for the Global Youth Forum. Winners are required to sign a statement promising to abide by all of these, and agreeing that they will be sent home immediately if they disobey any of them. Winners will also receive detailed instructions about visa application, e-ticketing for your round trip (non- refundable) air ticket*, arrival procedures and the agenda of the Youth Forum which will take place from June 25th-29th 2014.

*No e-ticket will be issued until the winner’s signed statement has been received by Many Languages, One World.

Contest Rules:

The United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), in collaboration with ELS Educational Services, Inc., (ELS) invites students, 18 years of age or older, who are enrolled in a full-time course of study at a college or university, to participate in an essay contest on the theme “Many Languages, One World.”

The essay should relate to ideas of global citizenship and understanding and to the role that multilingual ability can play in fostering these. Entries of up to 2000 words in length must be in an official language of the United Nations that is not the entrant’s first language or language of instruction in his or her primary or secondary education. The official languages of the United Nations are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.

Entries must be uploaded to the website ManyLanguagesOneWorld.ELS.edu by February 21, 2014. An institutional representative will have to attest that the entrant is a student of the institution, in good standing, and that the essay is in an official language of the United Nations that is not the entrant’s first language or language of instruction in his or her primary or secondary education and is the original, unaided work of the entrant.

A panel of judges will decide upon a total of sixty student winners of the competition—10 in each of the six languages. The winners will be invited to New York in 2014 to participate in a series of events between June 25 and June 29, 2014. These events will include a Global Youth Forum on the 10 principles of the United Nations Academic Impact, multilingualism and global citizenship at the United Nations Headquarters, preceded by a preparatory students’ conference. Sightseeing and recreation will also be arranged by ELS.

All winners will be given certificates of participation by ELS, signifying they have won the Student Essay Contest arranged in cooperation with the United Nations Academic Impact.

ELS will pay for roundtrip economy class fares in carriers of its choosing between the commercial airport nearest the winner’s home city and New York, and be responsible for the winner’s travel, room and meals from their arrival on June 25th until their departure on June 29th, 2014. No extensions of stay or early arrivals will be possible. Winners are responsible for all documentation relating to their journey, including passports and visas and the costs related to these, as well as appropriate medical insurance for their journey and stay in the United States.

It is your responsibility to obtain a passport and visa to enter the USA. You will be required to comply with the rules and regulations of participation in the event. Your e- ticket will only be issued to you after we receive copies of your passport and a signed copy of your acceptance of the terms and conditions of participation.

ELS Educational Services, Inc. will sponsor this event. Any student who violates the terms of participation will be expelled from the Youth Forum and will be sent home immediately.

While the entrants shall retain the rights to their essays, by participating in the contest they grant ELS and the UN a worldwide, exclusive, royalty-free, and irrevocable license to use the content of the essays in whole or in part. In addition, the winners grant ELS permission to photograph, record, and videotape all activities during the conference. These recordings and photographs will become the property of ELS for didactic use at their discretion, in all media, in perpetuity, to promote multilingualism and global understanding. The winners also grant the United Nations permission to photograph, record, and videotape all activities during the conference. These recordings and photographs will become the property of the United Nations.

 

For more details visit the official website HERE.

Would you like to be a volunteer in Iceland ?

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Description

SEEDS is an Icelandic non-governmental, non-profit organization with international scope. Their main field of activities is related to the promotion of cultural understanding through the work on nature-oriented, outdoors and environmental issues. SEEDS, aims at promoting respect for cultural diversity, mutual understanding and environment protection through activities which empower, promote and aid people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds. SEEDS provides them possibilities and opportunities to live, study, experience, exchange, research and work together.

Based on real projects as exchanges, international camps, research activities, on-field work, voluntary service, educational programmes, seminars, SEEDS gives space, time and room to the participants in the activities to face challenging situations, which will enable them to broaden their perspectives, own opinions and positions about themselves. It is also important the environment they are living in and their active role in the future development of the world in terms of peace, tolerance, cross-cultural learning and environmental sustainability.

SEEDS is a member of the Icelandic National Youth Council (LÆF), the Icelandic Environment Association (LANDVERND), the Senior European Volunteers Exchange Network (SEVEN) and works actively as partner organisation of the Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organisations (The Alliance) and the Service Civil International (SCI). SEEDS relies on a dynamic office, with five paid employees and its board members; the office also hosts interns to support the administrative work. At the moment, the team is composed by eight individuals.

Eligibility

The call is open for young people aged between 18 and 30. Volunteers are selected regardless of their background. Volunteers applying for this project must have a motivation for working with international groups; an interest in environmental and sustainability issues might be useful when developing activities for the groups. Volunteer’s enthusiasm and interest in order to engage with people, to work in teams but also willingness to accept personal responsibilities are highly appreciated. A readiness to work with flexibility in changing or developing situations is essential, as well as an ability to occasionally work in high-pressure situations.

English language skills are of advantage. Ethnic groups, religion, sexual orientation or political opinion are not taken into account.

Benefits

The organization provides accommodation, food, pocket money, health insurance and 90% of expenses of the round-trip.

Application

The deadline for applications is 31 January 2014.

If you are interested in any or some of the projects and the period of time suits you, please send via email before the deadline to evs@seeds.is, all the following documents in English:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Specific motivation letter for the project
  • Filled form with a summary of your data and SEEDS questionnaire with additional questions. Click here to download it.

Applications will only be considered if the 3 documents are received fully completed. If you have applied for SEEDS projects in the past, please notice that the questionnaire has slightly changed. Please state clearly which project(s) you are applying for, your preference and availability of time.

For more information, please visit the official website.

Model United Nations Göttingen‏, Germany

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Deadline: 15th of February 2014
Open to:  University students all over the world
Venue: 20th-23rd June 2014 , Georg- August University of Göttingen, Germany

 

Description

The application for Chairpersons has just opened! Join the Secretariat of the 6th edition of the GöMUN from 20th to 23rd of June 2014 and do not miss the chance to be part of an amazing team!

The GöMUN takes place in Göttingen, a wonderful little university town in the middle of Germany. As the university of Göttingen has over 26 000 students, many of them from all over the world, our MUN is very popular and international. If you want to be part of that cosmopolitan atmosphere apply now!

The theme of our 6th edition is “Security or liberty – a decision to make?” and the simulated committees will be the United Nations Security Council, the United Nations Human Rights Council and the Economic and Social Council.

In order to be selected, the following criteria will be considered:
• university student;
• excellent command of the English language;
• relevant MUN experience or participation in similar simulations

The application should contain a motivation letter, the committee you apply for including one topic proposal, as well as your CV. Please submit your application tosecretariat@munsg.de as pdf files, before Saturday, February 15th at 12.00 CET.

We look forward to meeting you

Nadja Taeger and Thomas Michaelis
Secretaries-General of GöMUN 2014

 

 

Eligibility

• university student;
• excellent command of the English language;
• relevant MUN experience or participation in similar simulations

Application

The application should contain a motivation letter, the committee you apply for including one topic proposal, as well as your CV. Please submit your application to secretariat@munsg.de as pdf files, before Saturday, February 15th at 12.00 CET.

All expenses paid – Summer Institute for Youth in USA !

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Deadline: 1 April 2014
Open to: students from over 30 countries in Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Eurasia and the U.S.
Venue: North Apartments at Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Description

The Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute for Youth (or BFTF for short)! BFTF is a unique and exciting program initiated and funded by the U.S. Department of State, and hosted by Wake Forest University. As you enjoy your stay in the U.S. and explore American culture and politics you will learn about the opportunities and challenges of civil society. You will gain insight and the knowledge that, combined with your own experiences, will equip you well for leadership and activist roles. We have a web site that features orientation material, information on planning your trip, what you need to bring with you, pictures of the BFTF staff and other information you can use before you leave and after you return home

Where Will You Be?

You will be housed in North Apartments at Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Winston-Salem is a community of 200,000, approximately five hours from Washington DC, nestled between the mountains to the west and 3 hours to the beach in the east.

What Will You Do?

Many different activities and workshops have been planned, but it certainly won’t be all work and no play. You will have time to explore or just chill out, however, everyone is expected to participate in all of the planned activities. Our schedule will be full. There will be classes and dialogues around certain topics as well as several small group intensive projects and exciting trips to several great locations, including Washington DC and Philadelphia, PA. There will also be opportunity for the students in North Carolina to experience some local culture as well. There will be local trips to baseball games, music concerts and parks.

What are BFTF’s Goals for You?

  • Interact with other students and staff in the program
  • Explore American culture and politics
  • Cooperate with your peers in order to solve problems, including transatlantic misunderstandings
  • Understand how young people interact with the media, both as consumers and producers of information
  • Understand how freedom of expression imposes both rights and responsibilities on citizens
  • Take a leadership role as community activists with an increased sense of self-worth and confidence in your ability to effect positive change
  • Develop your skills of advocacy, negotiation, critical thinking and leadership

How Will You Do This?

In order to allow you maximum choice in pursuing your interests, several different programs have been created. You will have the opportunity to participate in at least three different programs during the course of your visit, including a program on public advocacy.

So What Will You Do With This When You Get Home?

You won’t be left wondering what all this has to do with your life back home. That’s the whole point really, for you to be able to apply your experiences and gained knowledge when you go back home. During the Institute there will be discussions focusing on follow-on projects and a continuing discussion from your fellows when you return home. You can assume your role as a youth leader, as soon as you step off the plane!

Eligibility

During the program you will have a chance to interact with over 45 other students from over 30 countries in Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Eurasia and the U.S. For ten days you will be staying at the home of an American family, which will provide you with a great opportunity to experience American culture up-close.

Participating countries

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and United States

Costs

All costs are funded by the U.S. Department of State

Application

The deadline for applications is 1 April 2014.

Click for the  2014 US Fellows Application Form.

For further information, please visit the official website.

Check this out – Youth Engaged for Change Website

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Youth Engaged for Change
Youth Engaged 4 Change is an extension of FindYouthInfo.gov created to encourage young people to shape programs, policies, and services that affect them; promote meaningful partnerships; share federal resources; and connect youth and young adults to opportunities funded by the federal government.

Take Action! | International Youth Meeting Turkey 2014

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Deadline: 10 February 2014
Open to: any NGO / NGO-people who is working in the fields of human rights, democracy and United Nations in general.​
Venue: in April 2014 and will take 3 days in Istanbul, Turkey

Description

The basic goal of the campaign is to promote global awareness that UNSC structure should be further democratized (and reflect the current situation of the world rather than post-WW2 period) as well as to pave the way for the abolition of veto rights. Within the scope of the BiggerThanFive campaign, the Project application was submitted to The Ministry of Youth and Sports of Turkish Republic and the funding for the initial step, International Youth Meeting, was provided. The Youth Meeting will bring together youth civil organizations with similar sensitivity about the veto right from 30 leading countries including the members of UNSC. Institutional representation will be considered important. Ultimately, the civil society network created at the end of the meeting will lobby for BT5. Global and local actions will be arranged together. Awareness activities will be carried out coordinately.  Transportation and accommodation expenses will be covered by the Project budget. The meeting will be held in İstanbul, in April 2014 and will take 3 days, first day for welcoming, second for the event and third for the press meeting and sightseeing.

The meeting will be attended by globally known artists, politicians and opinion leaders. During the meeting, common discourse and shared agenda will be formed with the participating NGOs. As a result of the project, the action plan for “Bigger than five campaign” will be completed. The action plan will include activities, division of roles for contractors and campaign agenda. If you would like to support the campaign and attend to the meeting, please fill in the form attached and reply to this e-mail no later than 10th February 2014. Since we have limited seats for each participant country, we have to process a selection procedure among the whole applicants. The results will be e-mailed to each applicant and the list of participants will be announced through our website on 3rd March 2014.

 

Eligibility

 

The ideal candidate is any NGO / NGO-people who is working in the fields of human rights, democracy and United Nations in general. The essential point is to think that the current system of UNSC is not a democratic one and the veto right of the permanent 5 is unfair! NGOs and NGO-people who think that this current system of UNSC needs to be democratized and the veto rigth of the permanent 5 is to be abolished are welcome!

 

Costs

Transportation and accommodation expenses will be covered by the Project budget.

Application

The deadline for applications is 10 February 2014.

If you would like to support the campaign and attend to the meeting, please fill in the form below. Since we have limited seats for each participant country, we have to process a selection procedure among the applicants. The results will be e-mailed to each applicant and the list of participants will be announced on our website on 3rd March 2014.

You are expected to fill in all the fields.

For further information and application, please visit the official website.

Jan. 31, 2014 deadline – Summer Trainee Program at Google

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Summer Trainee Program at Google

Deadline: 31 January 2014
Open to: students who have completed the first year of their university studies by summer of 2014, enrolled at a university within Europe and Israel
Remuneration: not specified

Description

Google aspires to be an organization that reflects the globally diverse audience that their search engine and tools serve. They believe that in addition to hiring the best talent, a diversity of perspectives, ideas and cultures leads to the creation of better products and services.

Google is invested in increasing the number of future computer scientists and software developers, particularly those who are historically underrepresented in the field. Many aspiring computer scientists could benefit from a program that bridges the gap between academic study and a professional internship. Google wants to inspire these students to continue in the field with such a program.

This summer trainee program includes:

  • Software Project: A 12-week development project that you will work on with a team of Googlers and other STEP Interns. Skills-Based Training: Enhance your coding skills; get exposed to new tools and programming languages.
  • Professional Development: Attend ongoing technical talks by senior Googlers, additionally, learn how to enhance your resume, tackle technical interviews, and improve your presentation skills.
  • Mentorship: Be matched with a Google engineer, other than your manager, to guide you through your summer experience.
  • Fun: Social activities, community building and networking. Build a relationship with your peers.
  • Exposure: A unique glimpse into applying your computer science studies in a professional environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Research, conceive and develop software applications to extend and improve on Google’s product offering.
  • Contribute to a wide variety of projects utilizing natural language processing, artificial intelligence, data compression, machine learning and search technologies.
  • Collaborate on scalability issues involving access to massive amounts of data and information.
  • Solve all problems that come your way

There will be STEP cohorts in five offices this year: Israel, London, Munich, Krakow and Zurich.

Eligibility

Google announces that the 2014 STEP internships in EMEA is now open to students who have completed the first year of their university studies by summer of 2014 and are studying computer science or related subjects. International students who are currently enrolled at a university within Europe and Israel are eligible to apply. If hired, students will need to provide Google with proof of authorization to work in the relevant country. You must be available between 30th June and 19th September 2014.

Application

Start and submit your application HERE. A complete application includes resume, transcript (unofficial is acceptable) and evidence of a website or application you have created. This application will close on Friday, 31 January 2014.

Read the official call HERE.

Various Vacancies at OneEurope

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We will provide training and guidance throughout, while at the same time giving you wings to develop in the areas YOU are most interested in. We are always open to your ideas, or new projects you may want to develop. We will also give you a sparkling reference at the end of the Internship.

Here are some of the opportunities:

  • Web Designer
  • Writer
  • Editor
  • Social Media Manager
  • Fundraiser
  • Graphic Designer
  • Infographic Editor
  • Cartoonist / Caricaturist
  • Initiatives Reporter
  • Ambassador
  • Patron

To apply, or for further information, send an e-mail to: applications@one-europe.info

Web Designer

Would you like to develop a major Pan-European website?
All you need is knowledge of HTML, CSS, or Java Script.

For more advanced assistance:
Ever heard of RWD, Ruby, or semantic web parsing, and have experience with one of them? You’re exactly who we’re looking for! (Our tool box: RWD, .git, Habari)

Writer

OneEurope provides news and analysis from a European perspective.

If you love to write about culture, economics, politics, sciences, technology or society, we can help you deliver your content to a broad audience through the OneEurope website, as well as through our substantial social media presence.

Our diverse team already comprises some 35 nationalities, and represents all parts of society — combining many different backgrounds and experiences.

Editor

Classical Editor
Edit articles, find cool images, arrange the layout and promote them via our social media.

Editor of the Video Section
Choose the best European videos, publish them on OneEurope and share them via our social media.

Initiatives Reporter
Report on campaigns, events, conferences and other happenings around Europe.

Infographic Editor
Create infographics on European topics and spread them via our social media.

Ambassador

As an Ambassador for OneEurope, you will represent us, and the dream of closer unity between people, in your country, or region. With training and help from us, you will manage and lead a network of bloggers, civil society leaders and activists.

Fundraiser

Gain further experiences in fundraising and contribute to one of the most important processes in any organization.

Patron

Support an ambitious, successful and idealistic platform, and at the same time the European Dream.
As a patron you, or your organization, will be an official sponsor of an important non-profit, civil society organization, with a great dream for unity.
Please see the dedicated “Become a patron” page for more details.

Graphic Design Assistant

Design awesome banners, infographics, cartoons, backgrounds, promotional designs and much more. Only basic skills with software like Photoshop or Gimp are required. We will provide training and support throughout!

Infographic Designer

Infographics stand at the intersection of art and statistics. They are a great way to reach a very wide audience and create viral content.

There is tons of data about Europe all over the Internet. It is very simple to present it concisely, and beautifully with tools like Infogram. We will then spread these infographics widely through our website, social media platforms and network of partner organizations.

Can’t find a suitable role for you?:

Don’t hesitate to get in touch, even if you found none of the above categories directly applicable to your case.

Just propose a role which you think would be beneficial for OneEurope, or an area of cooperation, and we will figure out the best way forward together!

Send an e-mail to: applications@one-europe.info

EU Studies Fair, 7-8 February, Brussels (Free)

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Deadline: 06/02/2014
Open to: Students, young professionals, academy
Venue: 7 and 8 February 2014, Brussels, Hotel Crowne Plaza Brussels Le Palace

Description

On 7 and 8 February 2014 European Voice organizes the 15th EU Studies Fair in Brussels.

Now in its 15th year European Voice‘s EU Studies Fair has established itself as a unique event focusing on higher education in the fields of EU studies, international relations, business and law. A two-day education and networking event bringing together prospective students and academic institutions, it attracts multilingual, ambitious students and young professionals from all over Europe and beyond, who have a direct interest in further study and careers in these fields.

The EU studies fair gives you the opportunity to get information about trends on the European job market and receive personalised advice on career options. Since 2003 the European Personel Selection Office has been a regular partner of the event, presenting career opportunities within EU institutions and selection procedures, and giving personalised advice to students on how to best prepare for the concours. This year, you will also be able to get your CV checked and to meet professionals who succeeded in the fields that you are interested in.

The EU studies fair offers you the opportunity to follow special seminars featuring professors from prestigious universities and influential policymakers, in which you will learn more about courses, careers and what to expect both during and after your studies. All participants also receive a copy of European Voice’s latest EU studies guide, giving you the latest trends in post-graduate studies and a list of course offerings.
Eligibility

The EU Studies Fair is an education fair and networking event bringing together prestigious universities, academic institutions and language schools from Europe and beyond offering postgraduate programmes in EU studies, international relations, business, marketing, political sciences and law. About 500 prospective students and young professionals who have a direct interest in further study and careers in these fields will attend the event.

 

Remuneration
This event, free of charge, is a unique opportunity for students and young professionals to discover the programmes of some 50+ world-class academic institutions and seek personalised advice on education and career opportunities to make the best choices for their own future.

Every participant will receive a free copy of this year’s EU Studies Guide.

 

Application

Registrations are now open (free) for this interesting event! Please insert the code EUSF2014UI next to your “first name” when you register here http://goo.gl/UghPDk
More information about the event and free registration available on the EU Studies Fair website www.eustudiesfair.com and Facebook page EU Studies Fair.

The Summer Seminar on Nationalism, Religion and Violence Charles University in Prague

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Deadline: 1 April, 2014.
Open to: students who are interested in” Nationalism, Religion and Violence”
Venue: from June 23 to July 3, 2014 in The Prague, Czech Republic

Description

The Summer Seminar on Nationalism, Religion and Violence Charles University in Prague, International Hellenic University in Thessaloniki and supported by the LSEE, is ready to launch its second year. A key goal of the Sumer Seminar, taking place in Prague from June 23 to July 3, 2014, is to contribute in a substantial way to the study of violence and to catalyze the growth of the study of violence as a field.

  • led by the best international researchers in the field
  • bringing together lecturers from the most prestigious universities such as Oxford, NYU or LSE
  • targeting students and graduates of Political Science, History, Anthropology, International Relations,International Law, Journalism and other related disciplines
  • course for both undergraduates, (post)graduate students and activists
  • taking place at the oldest university in Central Europe

The application process has already started!

Criteria for decisions on admission

  1. Your interest in the topic of the summer seminar (your field of study at the university, jobs and internships, volunteering, other summer schools, etc.)
  2. Your year of study (more advanced students are being preferred)
  3. Intercultural competence (knowledge of foreign languages, experience of living, studying or working abroad, etc.)

Costs

The tuition fee costs 750 EUR (payment deadline April 18, 2014). 

This is price includes:

  • Tuition (all lectures as mentioned in the program)
  • Fieldwork trips (as mentioned in the program)
  • Cultural and social events (as mentioned in the program)
  • Weekend trip
  • Reading materials (an on-line version will be at your disposal after enrolling)
  • Refreshments available during the working hours

 

Discounts and fellowships are available for:

  • Nationalism, Religion and Violence Summer School alumni
  • Charles University and International Hellenic University students and alumni
  • PRIO fellowships (for Cypriot and Norwegian citizens only)
  • A number of fellowships for travel, accomodation and the waiving of tuition fess are available based upon merit and financial need

 

Application

  • To be considered for admission, you have to submit your application via e-mail to the Program Coordinator (Jiří Kocian) –nrvsschool@fsv.cuni.cz.
  • The application deadline is April 1, 2014.
  • Approximately 25 students will be admitted to the Nationalism, Religion and Violence in Europe Summer School 2014.
  • Applicants admitted to the program are expected to participate fully, which means attending all classes and lectures.
  • A very good level of English is essential for successful participation in the summer seminar.

The application e-mail should contain:

1/ Your CV (in English language).
2/ A document proving your enrollment in a college or university or your graduation. For example a confirmation letter/form issued by your university, copies of relevant diplomas and transcripts, etc. A scan or a photo of such a document is sufficient. It may be submitted in the language in which it was originally issued. If we need a translation, we will ask for it.
3/ Proof of your knowledge of English (if you are not a native speaker). We require at least the B2 level of The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (http://www.linguanet-europa.org/pdfs/self-assessment-grid-en.pdf). You will be asked to send us either: a copy of a language exam certificate or an official confirmation that you have passed a university course in English or another course in English at the required level. In the case you study/studied an academic program, which is being taught entirely in English, the document proving your enrollment or graduation will be considered as a proof of your knowledge of English.
4/ Letter of motivation explaining your interest in the summer seminar.

Reception of your application will be confirmed as soon as possible by the Program Coordinator. If not, use other contacts listed below.

Decisions on admission

  • Decisions on admission are made according the rounds described below.
  • After the application deadline (April 1, 2014), admitted participants will be informed and asked to pay their respective tuition fees until April 18, 2014.
  • The possibility of a second round acceptance occurs in case of previously admitted participants’ unability to come or to fulfill their financial duties.

If you would experience problems with e-mail communication, you can also apply via post or fax:

Program Coordinator (Jiří Kocian)

E-mail: nrvsschool@fsv.cuni.cz

Institute of international Studies

Tel: (+420) 251 080 250
Fax: (+420) 251 620 294

Nationalism, Religion and Violence in Europe Summer School 2014
Charles University Prague, Faculty of Social Sciences
Smetanovo nabrezi 6
CZ-110 00 Praha 1
Czech Republic

 

For further information, please visit the official website.