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Ford Fellowship 2015, New York City

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Deadline: 30 June 2014
Open to: community leaders over 21 years old who are living and working in Brazil, China, Ghana, India, Israel, Kenya, Malaysia, Poland and Russia
Fellowship: airfare, accommodation, food, transportation, small stipend, instruction and other program-related expenses

Description

Ford Motor Company, a global corporation and world leader in corporate citizenship, and 92nd Street Y, the world’s first global Jewish community and cultural center, are proud to join together in launching the fifteenth year of the Ford Motor Company International Fellowship of 92nd Street Y. The program is designed to enhance the efforts of emerging leaders in communities throughout the world.

The Ford Motor Company International Fellowship of 92nd Street Y provides a tremendous opportunity to international community leaders. The residency takes place from Wednesday 27 May to Thurday 18 June 2015 in New York City. During the intensive three-week residency, Ford Fellows take classes in areas including nonprofit management strategy and leadership training at Columbia University’s Picker Center for Executive Education. The academic curriculum is complemented by visits to model nonprofits in New York City and meetings with academic, business and government leaders. The experience is enhanced by Fellows’ residency at 92nd Street Y, the world’s first global Jewish community and cultural center. Founded in 1874 and considered a New York landmark, 92nd Street Y annually serves over 300,000 people of all backgrounds, religions, nationalities, ethnicities, races and socio-economic groups.

Fellows participate in an intensive immersion experience designed to address the challenges of community building in today’s world. In partnership with the Picker Center for Executive Education at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, the organizers provide classes and participatory workshops in nonprofit management, leadership, and strategic thinking.

The academic curriculum is complemented by visits to model nonprofits throughout New York City and meetings with academic, business, and government leaders. The experience is enhanced by the Fellows’ residency at 92nd Street Y, an institution founded in 1874 that has grown to serve over 300,000 people annually. At once a school, a lecture hall, a performance space, and a community organization, 92nd Street Y is a nonprofit organization unique in the world and vital to the cultural life of New York City. Fellows have the opportunity to meet with 92nd Street Y staff experts, board members, and community partners.

Eligibility

A successful applicant must demonstrate that he or she:

  • is a community leader engaged in the nonprofit sector, either professionally or as a volunteer;
  • is successfully addressing issues that affect the community’s well-being;
  • would benefit from an intensive three-week nonprofit management training course in New York;
  • is living and working in Brazil, China, Ghana, India, Israel, Kenya, Malaysia, Poland or Russia; and
  • is at least 21 years old (by 1 June 2015).

Applicants must have several years of leadership experience. The rganizers seek candidates from a variety of backgrounds with the aim of creating a group of Fellows who will work well together and offer a diversity of views and experiences. Candidates should be emerging leaders addressing issues whose resolution can have a significant positive impact on their communities, on their countries, and—collectively—on the world.

Applicants must demonstrate fluency in English, have valid passport, and have regular access to a computer and the Internet. They may not be current recipients of other fellowships.

Fellowship

Airfare, accommodations, food, transportation, instruction and other program-related expenses are included in the fellowship, and participants receive a small stipend upon arrival.

Application

Applications must be postmarked or emailed by 30 June 2014.

If you are eligible for the program and wish to apply, please complete the enclosed application form (available HERE)  and email it to fordfellowship@92Y.org. Please fill out this form clearly and completely and send it, along with your cover letter, curriculum vitae, and two-page essay, by the application deadline.

Two letters of recommendation are also required, which must be sent to us directly and privately by your references.

Please contact Alison Gardy HERE or Mayola Charles HERE if you have any questions.

For further information, visit the official website HERE.

Essay Contest: Nappert Prize in International Arbitration

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Thanks to the generosity of Sophie Nappert (BCL’86, LLB’86), the Nappert Prize in International Arbitrationwill be awarded for the first time in 2014.

The Nappert Competition is open to students, junior scholars and junior practitioners. To be eligible for the prize, authors must be either currently enrolled in a B.C.L, LL.B., J.D., LL.M., D.C.L., or Ph.D. program (or their local equivalents). Those who are no longer in school must have taken their most recent degree within the last three years, or have been admitted to the bar (or the local equivalent) for no more than three years (whichever is later).

Prize: First place: $4,000; Second place: $2,000; Third place: $1,000.

Winning one of the awards will also carry with it the presentation of the paper at a symposium to be held at McGill in autumn 2014 (the expenses of the winners for attending the symposium will be covered).  Further symposium details to come.

Deadline: May 15, 2014.

Requirements:

The essay:

  • must relate to commercial or investment arbitration;
  • must be unpublished at the time of submission to the competition;
  • be a maximum of 15, 000 words (including footnotes);
  • can be written in English or in French;
  • must be in MS Word format.

Submissions are to be emailed to andrea.bjorklund@mcgill.ca as an attached file before May 15, 2014.

For more information, kindly email Professor andrea.bjorklund@mcgill.ca, Faculty of Law, McGill University.

Contact Information

Contact: Professor Andrea Bjorklund
Organization: L. Yves Fortier Chair in International Arbibration and International Commercial Law

Documentary fund seeks projects [Worldwide]

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Producers and filmmakers from developing countries can apply.

The IDFA Bertha Fund is looking for new creative documentary projects from developing countries. The fund supports documentary filmmakers (and festivals) with financial contributions to complete their projects.

The four categories are project development, production, post-production and documentary festivals (to be confirmed in February). Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Mexico are eligible only for the project development category.

Upon selection, the fund works with the filmmakers to determine which form of assistance and coaching would be most suitable to their project. The support is intended to enhance the script, production, editing or access to the international market.

Grants are in the range of EUR5,000 (US$6,795) – EUR17,500 (US$23,785), depending on the category.

The deadline is Feb. 1.

For more information, click here.

International Summer University 2014 , Russia

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Deadline: 01 June 2014
Open to: all students, including those who have no prior knowledge of the Russian language.
Venue: 1 July – 10 August 2014, Moscow – St. Petersburg

Description

  • Are you interested in democratic movements both East and West?
  • And why culture matters?
  • Are you curious about what makes the economies of modern world so similar and so different?
  • Do you study Russian history and culture?
  • Are you planning a career as an internationally trained scholar, diplomat, international trader or NGO leader? Do you love Russian language?
  • Do you want to know the essentials of doing business in Russia?
  • Are you concerned with the future of Islam?
  • Would you like to analyze the game Russia, China and the U.S. play in Eurasia?
  • Do you want to learn more about environmental issues, food security, media workings, education and science systems etc.?

Among others, these questions will be addressed while you closely observe the changing political and social situation in one of the key regions in the world. You will see how difference can be made both for society in the Russian Federation and in the lives of future international professionals.

As the national leader in social sciences and humanities and a progressive university, the HSE starts a new initiative in international education in Russia. It is now launching international summer universities which will provide students from the USA, Western Europe and other parts of the world with unique opportunities to radically enhance their competencies in area studies and beyond.
Summer University 2014 will host both individual students and study groups from more than two international partner universities. A broad interdisciplinary selection of courses in politics, histories, economies and cultures of Russia and Eurasia, as well as Russian language classes of different levels, allows forming the groups’ curricula according to the demands of the home schools and individuals. The duration of the actual group study periods ranges from 2 to 6 weeks with the option of one week free of classes.
Add-ons: a wide social program and the option of having one or two weeks of study and cultural experience in St. Petersburg.
GENERAL COURSE LIST (different courses last from 2 to 8 sessions):

 

 

  1. General Introduction:

 

  1. Politics, IR

 

  1. Economy

 

  1. Society & History (NOTE: optionally, this set of classes may be held in St. Petersburg)

 

  1. Culture

 

  1. Russian Language: up to five different levels starting from complete beginners

Students are welcome to take a general course of Russian at the level through an on-line testing for placement.

PRACTICAL COURSE IN THE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE:

  • Elementary (by request)
  • Pre-Intermediate
  • Intermediate
  • Intermediate High/ Advanced Low
  • Advanced

 

 

Optional afternoon sessions in Russian:

Russian Literature, Culture, Business Russian, The Russian of Mass Media, Country Studies, Professional Writing in Russian, etc.These courses are designed for advanced speakers of Russian.

Eligibility

The summer university is open to all students, including those who have no prior knowledge of the Russian language. HSE invites those who study International Relations, History, Political Science and other social sciences and humanities to join.

Costs

The tentative per student fee for 6 credits/12 ECTS (96 contact hours) is $2,500–3,000. This includes not only classes, but also accommodation, airport transfer, visa support and at least one sight-seeing tour and one social event (dinner).  NOTE: A number of Scholarships will be available to especially qualified and motivated students and/or those who plan to join HSE international MA programs later.

Applications

The process of course selection ends on 1 June 2014.  Contact person: Oksana Chernenko ochernenko@hse.ru

http://www.hse.ru/international/summer

International Youth Forum, Turkey

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International Youth Forum on inter-cultural dialogue and confidence building measures across the Black Sea Region:

Turkey, Istanbul, Holiday INN Hotel

February 19-22, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Young people growing up in regions affected by armed conflicts, being exposed to and/or enduring the consequences of extreme forms of physical and structural violence, are often confronted with dramatic life forming experiences, emotions and challenges. Such experiences may strongly influence their views and behaviour towards their own and other communities, their relation to conflict and peace and to their identity. Many young people, despite often adverse circumstances, choose to engage in constructive initiatives and dialogue instead of becoming themselves the multipliers of hatred and rejection which fuel prejudice. When supported and recognized in their role, these young people may become peer leaders and educators and, in turn, sensitize and involve other young people in dialogue, mediation, intercultural communication, conflict transformation and peace work projects.

 

This project aims at changing the currently fluctuating attitude of young people regarding the possibilities of resolution of the conflict, which include today a variety of non-peaceful options, towards a peaceful and compromising standpoint in which youth will strive only for a peaceful resolution of the conflict through confidence-building.

The aim of the project is to engage young people and youth organizations from conflict stricken regions in dialogue and conflict transformation activities based on human rights education and intercultural learning and to provide them with a positive experience in living and learning together.

 

The main goals of the project are as follows:

 

–      To provide participants with information and knowledge on the European experience of building cooperation and understanding between participating country nations

–      To have discussion on the positive and negative aspects of the policies carried out in Black Sea and Caucasus in peace building, achieving economic prosperity and strengthening the national identities of the Caucasian people during  last 15 years

–      To discuss the probable models of the peace building policy in the region of Black Sea and South Caucasus  highlighting and applying “European experience”

–      To have a discussion on  “Common House of the Black Sea and Caucasus” cooperation and integration  model

–      To identify the role of Youth NGO’s for the future regional cooperation in the region

 

Target group(s):

 

Young leaders, youth workers, young women, students, civil society activists, NGO representatives and local community members from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Turkey, Georgia, Greece, Albania, Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia.

 

The main activity of the project is contributing to the confidence-building process in one of the most fragile regions in the world, namely in Black Sea and Caucasus. We believe that in order to achieve this target, firstly we should form a regional forum of youth group where problems of regional cooperation could be discussed. Thus, in short term this a unique opportunity for us to discuss with our partners from various countries.

The project will use the methods like the plenary sessions, workshops, discussions, working groups. The organizers would like to stress the need of creating informal bounds between participants, especially by: meetings in different conditions, “round-table” meetings, simulations, different educational modules, evaluation meetings, social program and case studies devoted to the specific issues of civil society and NGO co-operation in multi-cultural environment.

 

The international meeting is direct contact of all the partners, as well as creating an exact timing of all activities.

So far we have chosen the issues (I-VIII), around which we intend to create the Partnership:

I – crisis management, solving international conflicts (e.g. Russian – Georgian, Moldavian – Russian, or Ukrainian)

II – cultural diversity and inter-cultural dialogue

III – human rights

IV – democracy development in Black and Caucasus countries

V – Civil society, social activity

VI – historical, cultural, religious heritage

VII – sustainable development

VIII – other issues, invented during the co-operation

 

Program elements:

 

  1. To develop the conceptual and practical meanings of conflict, peace, and conflict transformation.
  2. To share among participants their personal experiences of conflict and violence and their coping strategies, identifying commonalities and specificities between them
  3. To develop the competences of participants in conflict transformation and intercultural learning, including a critical understanding of the personal and collective identities and their role in armed conflicts
  4. To learn about human rights and human rights education as frameworks for conflict transformation and dialogue
  5. To learn from existing practices and experiences of people within the youth field working on dialogue and conflict transformation

 

Participant(s):

 

From each country will participate 2 delegates. The participants applying the Forum should have experience of working on the area of conflict management, peace education, youth cooperation and confidence building measures. During the plenary sessions every country delegates should make an introduction of their country case. Every participant should be prepared in advance for presentation of the country case and in the introduction should give information about the programs being implemented in every country and confidence building measures.

During the Forum will be discussed the following topics:

  • stimulate democratic and economic reforms
  • support stability and promote development
  • facilitate practical projects in areas of common concern
  • open up opportunities and challenges through coordinated action in a regional framework
  • encourage the peaceful  resolution of conflicts in the region

Our vision, as the young leaders is that, historically, the Black Sea region has been rather a cooperation medium than a barrier. Naturally it has allowed for communication and exchange (either cultural or economic). Youth organizations in the region are very similar, in terms of origin, path and challenges they are facing. There are numerous lessons learnt and expertise which are worth sharing. Youth organizations have the vocation to act jointly to bring positive social change for both their countries and for the region as a whole.

There are following main defining elements of this Forum, within the Black Sea cooperation framework:

  • The focus of the Youth Forum is on young leaders and youth organizations as a particular transformative force throughout the region, bearers of democratic values and advocates of open societies, human and social rights, peace and solidarity throughout the region.
  • The Youth Forum aims to bring together young leaders and youth NGOs from all the countries in the wider Black Sea region as a forum for specialized regional dialogue and cooperation and with young leaders and youth organizations and institutions active in the region.
  • The Forum brings around the same table a broader constituency: civil society, EU and international donors and officials from the region or involved in the region, thus supporting capacity building for these actors in order to overcome current gaps in access to information and funds, as well as in implementation practices.

 

Travel reimbursement and accommodation:

 

After presenting air tickets, invoices and boarding passes to the organizer of the Forum, the participants will get their reimbursement. In the case of request, organizer of the Forum may purchase the air tickets of the participants in advance. Participants will be provided with accommodation and lodging.

Arrival days of the participants is on 19 of February 2014 and departure day is on 22 of February. The dates of the Forum are 2 days-20-21 of February 2014.

The Forum will be organized in Holiday INN Hotel. Address: Turgut Ozal Cad No 189 Topkapi , Istanbul,Turkey.  

Participants are responsible for arriving to the hotel from the Ataturk airport in Istanbul by using direct metro or bus.

The website address of the hotel: http://www.hiistanbulcity.com.tr/

 

Applications form is HERE

NASA Space Settlement Contest for High School Students

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Deadline: 1 March 2014
Open to: students up to 12th grade (18 years old) from anywhere in the world
Award: $5,000

Description

The annual NASA Space Settlement Contest has opened for entries for 2014. This annual contest, co-sponsored by NASA Ames and the National Space Society (NSS) is for students up to 12th grade. The NASA Space Settlement Contest has been created to research space colonies and orbital settlements, through innovative space settlements designs developed by students.

A billion years ago there was no life on land. In a phenomenal development, by 400 million years ago land life was well established. We are at the very beginning of a similar, perhaps even more important, development. Today Earth teems with life, but as far as we know, in the vast reaches of space there are only a handful of astronauts, a few plants and animals, and some bacteria and fungi; mostly on the International Space Station. We can change that. In the 1970′s Princeton physicist Gerard O’Neill, with the help of NASA Ames Research Center and Stanford University, discovered that we can build gigantic spaceships, big enough to live in. These free-space settlements could be wonderful places to live; about the size of a California beach town and endowed with weightless recreation, fantastic views, freedom, elbow-room in spades, and great wealth. In time, we may see millions of free-space settlements in our solar system alone. Building them, particularly the first one, is a monumental challenge.

Why should colonies be in orbit? Mars and the Moon have a surface gravity far below Earth normal. Children raised in low-g will not develop bones and muscles strong enough to visit Earth comfortably. In contrast, orbital colonies can be rotated to provide Earth normal pseudo-gravity in the main living areas.

Individuals, small teams of two to five, and large teams of six or more are judged separately. Entries are also grouped by age/grade of the oldest contestant for judging. Contest categories are:

  • 7th grade and under: individual, small group, large group
  • 8th grade: individual, small group, large group
  • 9th grade: individual, small group, large group
  • 10th grade: individual, small group, large group
  • 11th grade: individual, small group, large group
  • 12th grade: individual, small group, large group

Additional categories based on artistic and literary merit are also included in the contest.

Teachers are encouraged to use this contest as part of their curriculum. See the space settlement teacher’s page HERE.

Eligibility

This annual contest, co-sponsored by NASA Ames and the National Space Society (NSS) is for all students up to 12th grade (18 years old) from anywhere in the world.

Award

The grand prize is awarded to the best entry regardless of contestant age. The single highest scoring team or individual attending will receive the NSS Bruce M. Clark, Jr. Memorial Space Settlement Award for $5,000. If a team wins, the sum will be evenly divided amongst them.

The highest ranking winners attending will be invited to give oral presentations as time is available.

All 2014 contest participants are invited to attend the NSS 33rd annual International Space Development Conference (ISDC) in Los Angeles, CA, 14-18 May 2014. Please note that contestants are responsible for all travel arrangements and costs, visas and conference expenses. Also, minors (children under 18) must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Among other potential problems, the hotel may not allow check-in without an adult in the party.

Application

Submissions must relate to orbital settlements. Settlements may not be on a planet or moon. Settlements must be permanent, relatively self-sufficient homes, not temporary work camps.

Designs, original research, essays, stories, models, artwork or any other orbital space settlement related materials may be submitted.
Submissions must be made in hard copy. No electronic submissions are accepted under any circumstances. This includes Power Point presentations, discs, CD’s, DVD, videos or anything but paper. NASA does not return contestant submissions. However, you may create an electronic project, such as a video or web site, and send us a hard copy description of the project. The description should include images and text to describe the project in sufficient detail for judgement. If your electronic project is web accessible, you may include the URL. It will not be used for judging, but NASA may, at its discretion, link to your project from the contest results page.

Two copies of the entry form (available HERE) with the appropriate information must be included with the submission; one firmly attached to the submission and one loosely attached (for example, with a paper clip). If possible, three-hole punch the loose one. Be sure to fill out all fields. Please type if at all possible. Use a separate sheet if necessary.

The submission must be the student’s own work. Plagiarism is forbidden. Quoted materials should rarely be more than a few lines, and never longer than a few paragraphs. Quoting long passages is forbidden. Entries caught plagiarizing, even one part of a large entry, will be disqualified and disposed of.

Entries must arrive by 1 March 2014 in:

NASA Ames Research Center
Al Globus/Mail Stop 262-4
Bldg. 262, Rm. 277
Moffett Field, CA 94035-0001
USA

Only if necessary, direct your questions to nss-students@nss.org.

For further information please visit the official website HERE.

 

Global Peace on the Move XII Fellowship in Thailand – June 2014

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Deadline: February 28 2014

Open to: Young peacemakers, leaders and activist from any country

Remuneration:  

The Thailand fellowship includes:

  • full or partial sponsoring of airfare,
  • free accommodation,
  • free catering,
  • free local transportation,
  • free meditation retreat fee.

Description:
Applications for the Peace Revolution Fellowship in Thailand – Global Peace On The Move XII – June 15-28 2014 are open now!

The fellowship offers a 14 days intensive training program providing participants with deeper insight in the relationship between inner peace and sustainable world peace and enhancing their ability to create peace within their family, professional and social environment.

In addition to our intense meditation practice, participants will gain knowledge of various theoretical approaches that include:

Conflict resolution and the role of the basic human self-disciplines
The role of our habits in our daily life and how to improve; the 5 Rooms of life
The factors that determine our perception to think, act and speak; relation between body and mind
Leadership: Eight pillars for a stable peaceful society
Thai-Buddhist Studies

Eligibility:
Candidates should be 18-30 years old at the time of submitting the application in order to receive the airfare support.
Candidates must have completed 42 days of the online self-development program. Note that in order to submit the application form, candidates do not need to have completed the online self-development program.
Candidates must have completed at least 1 ONLINE Special Ops.
Candidates have good proficiency in written and spoken English language.
Candidates should be optimistic, be open-minded, show leadership potential, and have a genuine interest in peace.

Application:
http://www.peacerevolution.net/docs/en/peace-revolution-fellowship-for-youth

Google Europe Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

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Deadline: 17 February 2014
Open to: students of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics
Scholarship: €7,000 for year

Description

Google is committed to helping the innovators of the future make the most of their talents by providing scholarships for Computer Science students with disabilities. As part of a commitment, we’ve partnered with EmployAbility, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting students with disabilities while they pursue education and promising careers.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply, applicants must:

  • Be currently enrolled at a university in Europe for the 2013-2014 academic year
  • Intend to be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD program at a university in Europe for the 2014-2015 academic year
  • Be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a closely related technical field
  • Maintain a strong academic record
  • Exemplify leadership and a passion for Computer Science and technology
  • Have a disability (defined as a long-term or recurring issue that impacts one or more major activities that others may consider a daily function). This definition also includes the perception among others that a disability exists.

Scholarship

Recipients of the Google Scholarship for Students with Disabilities will each receive a €7,000 scholarship for the 2014-2015 academic year. Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of the applicant’s academic background, leadership skills and demonstrated passion for Computer Science.

Application

The application deadline is 17 February 2014, 17:00 GMT. Recipients will be selected based on the overall strength of their essays and application materials compared to the entire applicant pool.

Applicants will be asked to complete an online application HERE through EmployAbility which includes:

  • General background information (i.e. contact information and details about your current and intended universities for the 2014-2015 school year)
  • Resume/CV
  • Academic transcripts from your current and prior institutions (if you have earned a prior degree)
  • A reference letter from a professor, instructor, adviser or supervisor
  • Responses to essay questions

Questions? Visit the Frequently Asked Questions HERE or email at googlescholarship@employ-ability.org.uk.

Read the official website HERE.

Marjorie Susman Curatorial Fellowship, Chicago (USA

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Deadline: 31 January 2014
Open to: exceptional candidates in art history, museum studies, and related fields with M.A. degree or in the final year of graduate work
Fellowship: a stipend of $25,000 plus selected benefits

Description

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA) is one of Chicago’s major museum institutions and one of the nation’s largest facilities devoted to the art of our time, offering exhibitions, performances, and programs of the most thought-provoking art created since 1945.

Considered one of the premiere curatorial training opportunities in the nation, the MCA’s Marjorie Susman Curatorial Fellowship is intended to offer an exceptional graduate-level candidate the opportunity to gain professional curatorial experience in a major museum setting. The Fellow is primarily responsible for exhibition- and/or collection-related research, with additional duties as appropriate to specific projects.

Eligibility

The MCA considers exceptional candidates in art history, museum studies, and related fields with a strong emphasis on art historical research and methodology. Qualified applicants must possess an M.A. degree or be in their final year of graduate work. The MCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Fellowship

As a 12-month commitment, the Fellow is exposed to all aspects of curatorial operations and participates in internal and external communications on a daily basis. With a start date of July 1, 2014, the full-time fellowship carries a stipend of $25,000 plus selected benefits.

Application

The application deadline is January 31, 2014. There are no application forms. Please note that application materials, including writing samples and any supplementary materials, will not be returned to candidates. All application materials should be typed and include the following:

  1. Cover letter with name, home and school addresses, and telephone numbers of the applicant.
  2. A full resume of education and employment history.
  3. Two letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional settings.
  4. An essay describing the applicant’s interest in the internship program, museum work, and reasons for applying.
  5. Two writing samples.
  6. Application materials should be sent to:

Internship Coordinator
Marjorie Susman Curatorial Fellowship
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 East Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Please note: International candidates must be in possession of a valid US work visa for the entire fellowship period.

After reviewing all applications, a group of candidates are selected for either an in-person interview or telephone interview. Final notification to all applicants will be mailed by the end of April.

If you have any questions about applying for a fellowship please email to: MCarrasquilla@mcachicago.org.

For more information please visit the official website HERE.

The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship and Leadership Programme at Oxford University

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The Weidenfeld Scholarships and Leadership Programme cultivates the leaders of tomorrow by providing outstanding university graduates and professionals with the opportunity to pursue fully funded graduate studies at the University of Oxford in conjunction with access to a comprehensive programme of leadership development, long-term mentoring and networking.
The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship and Leadership Programmesupports five postgraduate students per annum and is offered to exceptional scholars devoting their studies and professional careers to international development or environmental management and conservation. These studies encompass a number of subjects offered in Oxford University’s School of Geography and Environment and Department of International Development (please see below for a list of eligible courses).
The Scheme targets exceptional individuals from the transition and emerging economies of Europe’s wider neighbourhood including Central and Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Caucasus, Russia  and  Central Asia, as well as North Africa and the Middle East (please see below for complete list of eligible countries).
The Leadership Programme includes:
  • An annual Leadership and Public Policy Seminar including moderated discussions and workshops on political philosophy and leadership development;
  • Practical skills training in presentation, exam-writing and interviewing techniques;
  • A London Leadership Forum at the end of the academic year;
  • Engagement in the Institute for Strategic Dialogue’s projects and conferences;
  • Organisation of an annual Weidenfeld Debate; and
  • Numerous networking opportunities throughout the year.
The Programme is managed by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD). ISD is an independent think tank working with leaders in government, business, academia and the media to develop multi-country responses to the major security and socio-economic challenges of our time and to enhance Europe’s capacity to act effectively in the global arena.
Financial support is generously provided by the Fondation Hoffmann, a Swiss based grant making institution created in 2000. Its mission is to support the emergence and expansion of concrete projects which address global problems in today’s societies. The Foundation is particularly committed to fostering research and encouraging talented students. To date the Foundation has supported the creation of four academic chairs and funded a number of scholarship schemes and research projects with a particular focus on the environment and economics.

Am I eligible?

You should be applying to start a new full-time graduate course at Oxford.
Eligible candidates must have an undergraduate degree and be ordinarily resident in one of the following countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, FYR Macedonia, Georgia, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Mongolia, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Authority, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Western Sahara, Yemen.
You should be intending to return to your country or region of origin once your course is completed.
Scholars under the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship and Leadership Programme will pursue study or research in one of the following courses:
School of Geography and Environment Courses:  Department of International Development Courses:
  DPhil in Geography and Environment (Course Code: 001510)   DPhil in International Development (Course Code: 002695)
  MSc in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management (Course Code: 001410)   MPhil in Development Studies (Course Code: 002690)
  MSc in Environmental Change and Management (Course Code: 001470)   MSc in Economics for Development (Course Code: 002750)
  MSc in Nature, Society and Environmental Policy (Course Code: 001610)   MSc in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies (Course Code: 002931)
  MSc in Water Science, Policy and Management (Course Code: 001700)   MSc in Migration Studies (Course Code: 001675)
  MSc in Global Governance & Diplomacy (Course Code: 003450)
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a connection between their subject of study and their longer-term career objectives, explaining how they see their professional work contributing to the improvement of public life in their countries of origin or at a wider regional or international level.
Please ensure that you meet the selection criteria for your course (see the Course Guide for more information).   This scholarship is not open to students with deferred entry.
This scholarship may not be held in conjunction with any other awards. Students currently at Oxford are not eligible to apply unless they are already Weidenfeld Scholars. Part-time courses are not eligible for the Weidenfeld – Hoffmann Scholarship and Leadership Programme.

What does it cover?

100% of university and college fees and a grant for living costs (rate to be confirmed).  Awards are made for the full duration of a student’s fee liability for the agreed course.  If your scholarship is offered for a course lasting more than one year, the continuation of your scholarship each year is subject to an annual renewal process based upon satisfactory academic progress.

How do I apply?

Apply at the same time as you apply for your course at Oxford by using the University’s online application system. In the Funding Section of the University’s Graduate Application Form, select Weidenfeld – Hoffmann Scholarship and Leadership Programme. Applications sent to ISD directly cannot be considered.
You must also complete a Weidenfeld Scholarship Questionnaire (see ‘downloads’ on the right hand side of this page) and upload it together with your graduate application form by the deadline, in order for your application to be complete.
In order to be considered for this scholarship, you must submit your application for graduate study by the relevant January deadline for your course (24 January 2014).
If you do not apply as detailed above by the deadline, you will not be considered for this scholarship, even if you have selected theWeidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship and Leadership Programme on the graduate application form.

Additional points to note when applying for this scholarship:

If, following the assessment of the January deadline applications, your department places your application on a waiting list or decides to re-evaluate it against the applications received for the next deadline (14 March 2014), then you will no longer be eligible for this scholarship.
If you are accepted onto a different course from the one you originally applied for, you should contact us as soon as you are notified of the change in order to ensure that your application for a scholarship is maintained on the new course. However, please note that such a change of course may mean that you are no longer eligible for this scholarship.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in an interview in late April 2014.

How will I know if I have been successful?

Decisions are expected to be made around May 2014.  This webpage will be updated as soon as successful candidates have been notified.  If you have not heard from us by this time, then your application to this scheme has been unsuccessful. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact unsuccessful applicants individually or provide feedback on applications.

Further information

If you have any questions about this scholarship which are not answered above, please email us through the Ask a Question facility, selecting the Funding category.