The Summer School 2015 on “Citizens Resilience in Times of Crises”

Posted on November 11, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 15th of December 2014
Open to: graduate students as well as early career researchers throughout Europe and beyond
Venue: 5 – 11 July 2015, in Florence at the European University Institute , Italy

Description

We are pleased to announce that the call for applications is now open for the Summer School on Citizens Resilience in Times of Crises, sponsored by the LIVEWHAT project (livewhat.unige.ch) and organized at the Centre on Social Movement Studies (COSMOS).

The Summer School will take place in Florence at the European University Institute from the 5th to the 11th of July 2015 and will address fundamental issues such as:
• How do people respond to crises in general and to the current economic crisis in particular?
• What strategies are developed to cope with the crisis in the public and in the private domain, collectively and individually, and through policies, protests and individual behaviors?
• What forms of resilience does society show in hard times?

Eligibility

The Summer School is open to 20 graduate students as well as early career researchers throughout Europe and beyond with a specialized interest in participation and mobilization during periods of crises in different fields of study, including political science, political sociology, political communication, and political anthropology

Costs

The Summer School has no fees and will provide welcome drinks and a farewell dinner, academic materials, and the use of library, computing and internet facilities. Travel and accommodation costs are not included, however the LIVEWHAT project can offer five travel and accommodation grants (€700 each) to selected participants.

Application

Applicants should email a cover letter (i.e. two pages) in which they explain how the Summer School would be beneficial to their research, a 500-word abstract of a proposed academic paper, and a curriculum vitae to livewhat.summerschool@gmail.com.

The deadline for applications is the 15th of December 2014.

Applicants will be informed of the outcome by email no later than 30th of January. Those offered places must confirm their participation within 10 days, after which places may be offered to applicants on the reserve list. Participants to the Summer School will be required to write and submit a7000-8000 word paper before 1st June. The paper will be presented during the Summer School, providing a unique experience for discussion and feedback. English will be the working language and therefore students are expected to have a good command of written and spoken English.

For more information about the application procedure and academic program, please contact the Summer School organizing committee at livewhat.summerschool@gmail.com

The official web-page.

Days Japan International Photojournalism Awards 2015

Posted on November 7, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 15 January 2015
Open to: any photographer regardless of age, occupation, gender or nationality
Prize: medals and cash prizes worth up to US$10,000

Description

The monthly photojournalism magazine DAYS JAPAN was launched in March 2004 in response to the burgeoning demand for quality reporting from the world’s many war fronts and conflicts that claim so many lives today. The world-class photographers who contribute to their publication do their work at great peril, many risking their lives for their shots. Regardless of how the photos are taken, DAYS JAPAN aims to always tell the truth from the perspective of victimized civilians and not of those exercising authority through military or other power.

They are now accepting entries for the 11th DAYS JAPAN International Photojournalism Awards contest to be held in 2015.

Eligibility

Any photographer may apply, regardless of age, occupation, gender or nationality.

Prizes

First Prize: One (1) person – Trophy and Supplementary Prize (cash prize of 1 million Yen [approx. US$10,000] and a digital camera and lens were awarded in 2014)
Second Prize: Two (2) persons – Trophy and Supplementary Prize (cash prize of 300,000 Yen [approx. US$3,000], digital cameras and lens were awarded in 2014)
Third Prize: Three (3) persons – Trophy and Supplementary Prize (cash prize of 100,000 Yen [approx. US$1,000], compact digital camera digital camera lends and so on were awarded in 2014)
Special Prize by Jury: Nine (9) persons – Trophy and Supplementary Prize (cash prize of 100,000 Yen [approx. US$1,000], digital camera lens, pentables and so on were awarded in 2014)
Public Prize: Four (4) persons – Trophy and Supplementary Prize (cash prize of 50,000 Yen [approx. US$500] RAW developing software were awarded in 2014)

Application

All works must be sent by postal delivery and arrive by 15 January 2015. Please note that all works should be declared as having “no commercial value” if sent from overseas, so as to avoid complications with customs offices. Send the works to the address:

The 11th DAYS JAPAN International Photojournalism Awards 2015
Takeuchi Building 402
1-37-19 Matsubara
Setagaya-ku
Tokyo 156-0043
Japan

Photographs must have been taken in the two-year period between January 2013 and December 2014. Submitted works may be photo essays or portfolios. Please make sure that all works include a short biography (about 100 words) of the photographer, and ensure that the application form AVAILABLE HERE includes: title of work; captions (maximum 50 words per caption); location; date of shooting; whether the originals were shot on film or taken by digital camera (if taken by digital camera, also include the file size of digital data); along with the photographer’s name, address, e-mail address and telephone number.
Please submit the photographs in digital files or prints.

For further information please contact kikaku@daysjapan.net.

Visit the official website HERE.

The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2014/15

Posted on November 7, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 December 2014 Open to: candidates holding a Master’s degree Fellowship: an annual stipend of US$30,000, research allowance US$1,300 Description Established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong in 2009, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong’s institutions. Candidates who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in the following eight institutions: City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Baptist University Lingnan University The Chinese University of Hong Kong The Hong Kong Institute of Education The Hong Kong Polytechnic University The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology The University of Hong Kong Detailed information about the institutions and their programs find HERE. Eligibility Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities. Specific requirements vary by the program and institution. Fellowship The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$240,000 (approximately US$30,000) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approximately US$1,300) per year to each awardee for a period of up to three years. More than 230 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in the 2015/16 academic year. Application Eligible candidates should first make an Initial Application online HERE to obtain a HKPFS Reference Number by 1 December 2014 at Hong Kong Time 12:00:00 before submitting applications for PhD admission to their desired institutions. After completing an initial application, applicants should submit full applications for their selected PhD programmes to the proposed institutions quoting their HKPFS Reference Number before the institutions’ deadlines, that are between 1 – 6 December 2014. Applicants may choose up to two programmes / departments at one or two institutions for PhD study under HKPFS 2015/16. For further information visit the official website HERE.

Stanford Fellowship for Democracy and Development

Posted on November 7, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 5 January 2014
Open to: Journalists involved in their country’s economic and political development
Fellowship: travel, accommodation, living expenses and visa costs.

Description

The Draper Hills Summer Fellowship on Democracy and Development is a three-week program that brings together 25 to 30 midcareer professionals in the field of democracy, development and the rule of law, especially those from developing countries. The dates for the 2015 Draper Hills Summer Fellows Program are Sunday, July 19- Friday, August 7, 2015.Applicants are required to participate in the entire duration of the fellowship program. They must be sure that they can be absent from their professional obligations during that time and must make a commitment to attend the program upon acceptance. Due to limited financial resources available, the program is unable to provide funding for families to accompany fellows to Stanford for the program.

Eligibility

Journalists involved in their country’s economic and political development can apply for a summer fellowship at Stanford University.Detailed information Eligibility and selection criteria

Fellowship

The university covers travel, accommodation, living expenses and visa costs. The training program provides a forum for emerging leaders to connect, exchange experiences and receive academic training through seminars, academic readings and classroom-based curriculum.

Application

We encourage all applicants to review the following pages in detail before submitting the pre-screen questionnaire.

1) Application Guidelines and Overview

2) Letters of Recommendation

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: summerfellows@stanford.edu

The official web-page.

Scholarship Competition | Challenge Your Perspectives 2015

Posted on October 28, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 30 November 2014
Open to: students currently enrolled in bachelor’s program at a U.S. university or holding a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. university
Award: Full tuition fee waiver worth approx. 40,000 USD +A summer job offered by Volvo Group in 2016 in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Description

A master’s program at Chalmers University of Technology offers you the unique opportunity to turn theory into practice, challenge your perspectives, and acquire the innovation skills that make a competitive difference. It also provides you with close industry connections that give you a head-start when entering the workforce!

The competition CHALLENGE YOUR PERSPECTIVES is your chance to show that you have the engineering and business skills to join the department of TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS at CHALMERS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY.

Eligibility

The competition is open to those who meet either of the following criteria:

U.S. citizen or legal U.S. resident currently enrolled at a university, or recent bachelor’s graduate
International student currently enrolled in bachelor’s program at a U.S. university or holding a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. university

Swedish citizens are not eligible to participate in the competition, nor are non-Swedish students currently enrolled at Chalmers University eligible for participation.

In order to be eligible to claim the prize (a full tuition fee waiver), the winner needs to fulfill the enrollment requirements of Chalmers University of Technology and the specific requirements for each master’s program. The winner must be accepted into one of the four master’s programs at Chalmers’ Technology Management and Economics department, and the scholarship granted to the winning student is contingent upon his/her acceptance into their chosen program. The formal admission acceptance will be provided by University Admissions in March 2015.
NOTE: Winning the competition does not mean that admission to a master’s program is automatically guaranteed.

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or architecture, or be in their last year of studies leading to this degree.
Note: Students interested in the program in Entrepreneurship and Business Design may also apply with a bachelor’s degree in Business, Law or Design.

Awards

Full tuition fee waiver worth approx. 40,000 USD
A summer job offered by Volvo Group in 2016 in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Application

Read the competition instructions
Complete the challenge no later than November 30, 2014
If chosen as a finalist, apply to one of the four master’s programs

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: challengeyourperspectives@studentcompetitions.com.

The official web-page.

Volunteer Abroad Program

Posted on October 28, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 31 October 2014
Open to: participants from Azerbaijan

Description

Annually more than 100 students participate in exchange programs held by AIESEC Azerbaijan

As the upcoming Volunteer Abroad Program – Global Citizen will happen during autumn and winter, it is an ideal opportunity for recent university graduates and extramural students.

The internship programs include interesting and colorful projects organized by a team of young people from all over the world. The duration of these internship programs is 6 weeks. The intented projects for fall and winter will be held in Turkey, Bulgaria, Crotia and Slovakia. 11 projects will be held in Turkey are already known. Among these projects are “Break Up The Barriers” project which aim to work with children and youth and “NGO Consult” project which description to help NGO’s improvement. Projects begining dates are December and January.

The internship program mainly covers the accomodation and food expences (1 to 3 times a day, depending on the project). Flight ticket and visa expences have to be covered by the participant.

You can download the online application form from www.aiesec.az

For more questions please contact rufat.dashdamirov@aiesec.net

Please mention your the university you have graduated from or currently studing at .

Deadline to apply: October 31th

Win a 12-day Photographic Experience in the Peru

Posted on October 28, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 24 November 2014
Open to: students and amateur photographers who want to build a career in travel photography
Prize: a 12-day trip to the Amazon with professional mentorship from Jason Edwards

Description

World Nomads has opened application for its 2014 Travel Photography Scholarship competition, giving one aspiring photographer the opportunity to accompany renowned wildlife and natural history photographer, Jason Edwards, on assignment in the Peruvian Amazon.

The winner of the scholarship will start his photographic journey in the ancient capital of the Inca Empire – Cusco – where he will explore the rich history and culture of the Andean Mountain landscapes with “Explorandes”. From there he will travel into the heart of the Amazon basin to Madre de Dios, where he will explore one of the planet’s top biodiversity hotspots. The selected photographer will be in Peru from 6-19 April 2015 and he will observe and assist Jason Edwards, as well as undertake his own photographic work.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible you must:

Be a photography student or keen amateur/pro-amateur looking build a career in travel photography;
Be at least 18 years of age by the deadline, with a valid passport;
Be available for the dates of the trip (6-19 April 2015);
Be fit and healthy as moderate levels of physical work are involved;
Have a strong desire to be mentored and grow your photographic knowledge and skills, an ambition to forge a career in travel photography.

Prize

The prize for the winning photographer includes:

A 12-day bespoke trip to the Amazon with WWF Peru, Rainforest Expeditions and Explorandes;
Round-trip airfare to Cusco, Peru;
A 12-day professional mentorship from Jason Edwards;
Travel insurance for the duration of the trip.

The four runner’s up will receive a free 45-min portfolio review from Jason Edwards (valued at $800 AUD).

Application

In order to enter the competition you must follow the next steps:

Shoot your photo story: a maximum of 5 images that must tell a story about a place you have visited. Each of the 5 shots must have accompanying caption text (1-2 sentences) to help contextualise the shot.
Complete the application form after registering HERE;
Upload your photos: after you have filled in your application details, you will be directed to a page when you can upload your images and captions.

The deadline to apply is 24 November 2014.

For further information please visit the official website.

Women Peace Negotiator’s Training Program in Bangkok, Thailand

Posted on October 28, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 20 November 2014
Open to: female candidates
Venue: 7th-10th December 2014, Bangkok, Thailand

Description

International Institute of Peace and Development Studies (IIPDS) in cooperation with Asian Resource Foundation (ARF) and Asian Muslim Action Network (AMAN), announces “Women Peace Negotiator’s Training Program” in Bangkokscheduled on 7^th -10^th of December, 2014. The program is soliciting applications from potential female candidates interested in peace negotiations, lawyers, mediators, human rights activist, youth leaders and advocacy campaigners. and to those who are interested to develop and share their knowledge and skills in the related field.

Training Overview

The post-cold war era witnessed the shift in conflict patterns from inter to intra state conflicts with more diverse and complex characteristics ranging from socio-economic and political to ethno-religious conflicts. The rise of extremism and terrorism has been perceived as global threat. Regime change and transitions has politicized the use of violence. Hegemony and power domination are destabilizing regions and countries. Regardless of its nature, modern day’s conflict has witnessed destructive violence with human casualties. Today, nearly 90 percent of current war casualties are civilians, the majority of whom are women and children. Violence against women is greatly exacerbated in conflict zones. It is well said that “women are the hardest hit of the conflict”, as the victimization perpetuates lifetime. It shows the importance of women’s participation in shaping theirs as well as country’s future which often starts with peace negotiations.

Training Objectives
1. To offer a sharing and learning platform from the experience of peace negotiators and activist
2. To Provide participants deeper insights on peace negotiations through theoretical and practical sessions
3. To promote the equal participation and career development of women in peace negotiation through the enhancement of their negotiation skills
4. To establish a network of women peace activists and negotiators

Eligibility

This training program is designed for women. Hence, women representative from following fields and institutions can participate:

 Negotiators, mediators, arbitrators and humanitarian workers
 Government professionals working for peace
 Human rights activists and civil society leaders
 NGOs and INGOs (national and international staffs working on peace)
 This course is also open for women specialists (civil, police, military) currently working or who are planning to work in complex humanitarian and peace operations

Costs

 Course Fee: 100 USD
 Organizers do not provide participants airfare and visa expenses. Successful participant are responsible for their travels and visa expenses
 Local transportation, accommodation and foods are covered by organizers during the course

Application

Please e-mail duly filled application form and latest CV with passport size photo to peacestudies@arf-asia.org for registration. Application forms can be requested sending email to peacestudies@arf-asia.org or you can directly download from HERE
Deadline of submission of Application: 20th November, 2014

Attachments:

Application Form[ ]261 Kb
Program Information[ ]587 Kb

Contact Person
Mr. Dirgha Raj Sigdel
Program Coordinator
International Institute of Peace and Development Studies
c/o ARF and AMAN
Email: dirgharaj@arf-asia.org or peacestudies@arf-asia.org
Phone: +66-866275078

The official web-page.

International Conference on “European and Eurasian migration system: similarities and ” in Russia

Posted on October 21, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 5 November 2014
Open to: international scholars, teachers, doctoral students, graduate students, undergraduates of universities, students, representatives of the regional and federal authorities
Venue: 11-12 December 2014 at Kazan Federal University, Russia

Description

We kindly invite you to take part in the International scientific-practical conference “European and Eurasian migration system: similarities and differences of legal regulation”, which will be held on 11-12 December 2014 at Kazan Federal University.
This International conference seeks to address the urgent issues of modern science and practice in the field of migration:

what are the main features of European and Eurasian migration systems?
How do the two systems interact with each other?
how migration processes are regulated in the framework of regional organizations in Europe and the former Soviet Union: such as in the EU, the CIS and EurAsEC?
what are similarities and differences in the legal regulation of the two migration systems?
what are the trends and prospects for the legal regulation of migration processes in the European Union and in the Eurasian area?

The conference will be conducted by the Department for International and European Law of the Law Faculty, the Centre of the European Union VOICES, the Institute for the Comparative Studies of Modernity, Kazan Federal University.

The conference is structured around the following areas:

The Existence of independent European and Eurasian migration system within the concept of migration systems;
Points of contact between European and Eurasian migration systems: the impact of the migration policies of the former Soviet Union and the European Union;
International legal regulation of migration to the EU, the CIS and EurAsEC: similarities and differences;
Features of migration regulation in the context of EU enlargement;
Problems of migration control in border areas;
Ensuring the rights of refugees, migrant workers and other workers in different countries of the EU, the CIS and EurAsEC;
Trends and perspectives of legal regulation of migration processes in the framework of European and Eurasian migration systems.

Eligibility

The conference brings together early career researchers and established scholars and practitioners in the field of migration, law and social policy and we invite international scholars, teachers, doctoral students, graduate students, undergraduates of universities, students, representatives of the regional and federal authorities to apply to attend.

Costs

Some participants can get a full or partial compensation for accommodation and travel to attend a conference.

Application

For participation in the conference, we ask you before November 5 to send:

The application;
Abstracts (in Rus.or English. Lang.) No more than 400 words;
CV of not more than 3 pages. with a list of the most significant publications.

Application for a conference (to be completed in Russian and English):

Full name.
Occupation.
Science degree, title.
Paper title.
Is there a need for reimbursement of expenses related to the participation in the conference?

– Payment of accommodation (price not indicated)
– Travel costs (please specify the approximate cost, mode of transport and the route).

Participation and abstracts sent to the Organizing Committee in electronic form at: conf.migrationlaw@gmail.com. Following the conference, planned to publish materials.
If you have any questions please contact the Organizing Committee by e-mail: conf.migrationlaw@gmail.com or the Department for International and European Law at +7 (843) 233-71-01 or by fax +7 (843) 238- 79-11 (contact person – Davletgildeev Rustem).

Organizing Committee

The event was partially funded by the European Union. This information does not reflect the official position of the European Commission

Think-Eat-Save Student Challenge

Posted on October 21, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 16 November 2014
Open to: all students at the secondary and university levels from any school worldwide
Award: up to US$ 5,000

Description

Check out your pantry or your fridge and imagine just throwing away one third of all the food that is in there. Imagine throwing away one third of the food in your shopping cart after paying for it. Or picture all those lunch trays at your school and imagine one third of them being wasted. Food waste is a massive global problem that has negative humanitarian, environmental and financial implications and schools are a huge part of this story. For instance, in England, schools throw out some 123,000 tonnes of food a year, costing around £250 million a year. If you are an American student, you are responsible for 67 pounds of discarded lunch waste every school year.

Think-eat-save Student Challenge is calling all food waste warriors in high schools and universities worldwide to fight food waste and compete for thousands of dollars of prizes. Your task is to uncover how much food gets wasted in your schools, organize a team and take action to reduce food waste. Take action by launching a team project that will prevent or reduce food waste. Raise awareness among students and teachers to stop wasting food. Spread the word to all your friends on your social media networks. If they choose your project, your team or school will receive a cash prize to further support your initiative.

Eligibility

This competition is open to all students at the secondary and university levels from any school worldwide. To participate, students must undertake an activity or a project that will address any of the following:

Assess the level of food waste that is generated by the school and identify/understand the causes of this;
Generate an idea or ideas for eliminating or reducing food waste in their schools (for example, better planning, preparation, storage, consumption of the food in their cafeterias; recycling or redistribution of left-overs; etc.) and undertaking a project to implement at least one of these;
Raise awareness in their schools or communities on the issue of food waste and why it should be reduced and eventually eliminated.

Award

Three winning projects will be selected and will receive cash prizes as follow:

First place: US$ 5,000;
Second place: US$ 3,000;
Third place: US$ 2,000;

Application

You can start your application by registering on the official website by clicking the “dig in” option. Once you have undertaken your chosen project or activity, come back to your account and report on the results of your action for evaluation. The deadline to take the challenge is 16 November, 2014.

For more information please visit the official webpage.