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Syngenta Photography Award 2016
Deadline: 22 August 2016
Open to: photographers who are 18 years or older on August 22, 2016
Awards: two types of awards available
Description
Launched in 2012, the Syngenta Photography Award is an international competition that aims to draw attention to and stimulate dialogue around key global challenges through powerful photography. Since the inaugural competition, the Award has received over 5,000 submissions from all over the world.
The Syngenta Photography Award invites professional and amateur photographers to submit applications in two categories – The Professional Commission and the Open Competition. The Award offers total prize money of US$65,000, including a US$25,000 professional commission.
This year’s theme is Grow-Conserve. As the world’s population continues to increase, so does the tension between our growing demand for more food, energy and resources, and the protection of our planet. How can we manage economic, social and technological growth in a way that supports the needs of today as well as for future generations? Bold and transformative action is needed*.
Photographers, whatever their approach, are invited to submit images that explore the theme of Grow-Conserve and tell stories about the relationship and trade-offs that exist between these two forces that are shaping the sustainability of our planet. An exhibition of photographs submitted for the Award alongside the winning images will be open from March 2017 in various international venues. Previous Syngenta Photography Award exhibitions have toured in countries including Belgium, Brazil, Italy and the UK.
Eligibility
In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:
- Applications for the Professional Commission:
Professional photographers are invited to submit a series of 5–10 compelling images relating to the theme of Grow-Conserve, accompanied by a creative project proposal of a maximum of 500 words. The proposal should include description of the project as well as a budget that would require the grant of US$25,000. For further information on how to apply please visit the Professional Commission web page.
Professional photographers are also invited to apply for the Open Competition.
- Applications for the Open Competition:
The Open Competition is open to all photographers who are 18 years or older on August 22, 2016 whether amateur, professional or student. Photographers are invited to submit between 1–3 thought-provoking and captivating images exploring the theme of Grow-Conserve. For further information on how to apply please visit the Open Competition web page.
Awards
Prizes – Professional Commission Category:
- First prize: US$15,000 – the winner will also receive a commission worth up to an additional US$25,000 to explore the theme of the Award in a more in-depth way
- Second prize: US$10,000
- Third prize: US$5,000
The Commission allows the Award to generate a new body of work that contributes to the contemporary debate about the topic, allowing the Award to continue to spark discussion around key global challenges.
Prizes – Open Competition:
- First prize: US$5,000
- Second prize: US$3,000
- Third prize: US$2,000
The Syngenta Photography Award – previous themes and winners:
The inaugural Syngenta Photography Award (2012/13) theme was ‘Rural-Urban’, which explored the relationship and tensions between urban and rural environments.
Application
The Award is free to enter. Applications to the Syngenta Photography Award must be submitted by completing the online application form at www.syngentaphoto.com.
If you have any questions,feel free to contact at : 
photo.award@syngenta.com
2016 Project Inspire: 5 Minutes to Change the World
Deadline: 1 July 2016
Open to: representatives of existing organizations, individual or as a team of up to three members
Grant: USD 25,000/ winning project, USD 10,000 grant/running-up
Description
Project Inspire is a global initiative by Singapore Committee for UN Women and MasterCard, for organisations to win up to USD 25,000 for the project proposals. This year’s theme is “Empowering Women and Girls through Safety and Security”, focusing on women and/or girls in the Asia and/or Pacific region. This can range from food security, to health, sanitation, financial, physical, and emotional security (more about submission rules in the official call HERE).
Eligibility
In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:
- Open to both males and females;
- Representants fo an existing organization;
- Participants may submit entries as an individual or as a team of up to three members;
- If submitting as an individual, you must be between the ages of 18-35;
- If submitting as a team, at least one member of the team must be between the ages of 18-35 (the team leader will travel to Singapore to represent your project in the finals.
Grant
- A USD 25,000 grant will be awarded to the winning project;
- A USD 10,000 grant will be awarded to the runner-up.
Application
If you can submit an application before 31 May 2016, you will stand a chance at receiving tailored feedback from us to improve your application. The final deadline for all submissions is 1 July.
You can find the application form here together with the application you should submit a maximum 5-minute video (if applicable).
Before applying, please read the terms and conditions.
In order to apply, register HERE.
For more information please feel free to contact us immediately at contact@5minutestochangetheworld.org.
More information on the official website, or on Facebook and/or Twitter.
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International Summer School Georgian Manuscript
Deadline: 14 June 2016
Open to: foreign researchers and students interested in Georgian history and culture, especially in Georgian script and manuscript heritage
Venue: 19– 28 July 2016, Tbilisi, Georgia
Description
We are pleased to announce that the international summer school Georgian Manuscript will be held this summer in Tbilisi, Georgia. The event is organized by Korneli Kekelidze National Centre of Manuscripts (NCM). The school scheduled to start on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 and end on July Thursday 28, 2016.
This program is intended for the foreign researchers and students interested in Georgian history and culture, especially in Georgian script and manuscript heritage which are an essential part of the European culture and integral to the medieval studies. The International Summer School “Georgian Manuscript” aims to share the knowledge and research experience of the Georgian scholars with the foreign participants, develop the international cooperation, and create a community of researchers inspired by the Georgian manuscript heritage.
Costs
While staying in Tbilisi, the participants’ expenses regarding accommodation and food will be covered by the NCM. Please, note that the travel costs are not covered and/or reimbursed by our institution, thus it is up on the selected candidates to purchase round trip flight, train, bus, etc. tickets.
Application
All interested candidates are kindly requested to send completed application form to the following address:summerschool@manuscript.ac.ge no later than Tuesday, 14 June, 2016. Selected candidates will be notified of the selection results by Monday, 20 June, 2016.
For more information, please, see the attached Summer School Program.
NCM Summer School Team
E-mail: summerschool@manuscript.ac.ge
National Centre of Manuscripts M. Alexidze 1/30193, Tbilisi, Georgia www.manuscript.ge info@manuscript.ac.ge
NISA Summer Session 2016 in Baku, Azerbaijan
Deadline: 3 June 2016
Open to: students, graduates, young researchers, early to mid-career academics, and practitioners
Venue: 27 June-1 July 2016 | Baku, Azerbaijan
Description
In an attempt to contribute to the 2016 Warsaw Summit discussions, NISA Summer Session aims at bringing together young professionals and scholars from around the world to conduct a pre-Summit brainstorming session where the participants will focus on the issues relevant to NATO’s Warsaw Summit agenda, including NATO’s ability and readiness to respond to the crisis situations in its closest proximity, among others. How prepared is NATO to cope with regional security challenges? What are the existing toolkits and policy directions? What should be the most tangible policy prescriptions in regard to each conflict situation? These and many other similar questions will guide the discussions, at the end of which the participants will come forth with set of policy recommendations for the 2016 Warsaw Summit.
This event will involve notable academics and practitioners from governments, international institutions and think tanks as well as graduate students, researchers, early to mid-career academics, experts and practitioners, interested in international relations, international law, politics and economics, including in issues related to Euro-Atlantic area.
Eligibility
Academics and practitioners from governments, international organizations and think tanks as well as students, graduates, young researchers, early to mid-career academics, experts and practitioners, who are interested in international relations, politics and economics, including in issues related to the Euro-Atlantic area.
Costs
NISA will undertake boarding and lodging expenses for all the participants. Also, for foreign participants travelling from outside Azerbaijan, we will reimburse up to 50% of the travelling expenses.
Application
Successful applicants will thus have a sound command of English and show academic credentials necessary to benefit from the course that will help them actively contribute to discussions. Participants should be highly motivated and demonstrate critical achievements and activities in related fields.
Please, complete the application form before the deadline 24:00 Baku time, 3 June 2016
In order to apply, register HERE.
You can use the following e-mail address for further enquiries: contact@nisa.az
The International Youth Peace Forum: Global Youth Rising 2016
Deadline: 13 June 2016
Open to: young people around the world
Venue: 10-20 July 2016 in Transylvania, Romania
Description
GYR 2016 is 10 days of intensive trainings, discussions, workshops and practical strategic planning with some of the leading organisations, activists, trainers and practitioners in the world covering peacebuilding, conflict transformation, youth participation and empowerment and much, much more. The International Youth Peace Forum: Global Youth Rising 2016 will be held this year from July 10 – 20.
There is a special focus in this year’s International Youth Forum on key issues including:
- Building a global solidarity movement and campaigns in our countries with the people of Syria, Iraq, Libya and Yemen to overcome and end the wars in those countries;
- Building a solidarity movement with the people of Ukraine to help support efforts to end the war and division in Ukraine;
- Linking together practitioners, activists, organisations and movements working to bring about a fundamental shift in how the world deals with conflicts, replacing war, violence and the global weapons industry with practical and effective means of handling conflicts;
- Inner peace, resilience, leadership and cultivating peace within to empower, strengthen and support our engagement in often difficult and challenging contexts;
- Introducing peace education into our schools and societies
Eligibility
Are you engaged in youth activism or peacebuilding? Do you want to meet inspiring people from around the world working for the same goals of peace and social justice?
The Global Youth Rising summer camp is aimed at young people already active as activists or peacebuilders aged 18-30, although older participants are welcome to apply. Our goal is to create as a diverse a group of participants as possible. We are hoping to draw youth from around the world working in many different fields of positive change.
Costs
We aim to keep costs as low as possible in the interests of making the camp as accessible as possible. Course contributions covering the entire 10 day programme, accommodation and food are:
- OECD participants: 500 EUR
- Non-OECD participants: 300 EUR
Camping (bring your own tent; we have beautiful spaces for camping, with access to showers, toilets, and food is still included): 200 EUR
Costs cover:
- Transportation from Cluj-Napoca to the youth peace forum location;
- Ten nights of accommodation at the camp (10th-20th July) – a bed in a shared room or a space for camping (depending on your fee)
- Dinner on the 10th July, all meals from 11th-19th July (breakfast, lunch and dinner), breakfast on the 20th, and refreshments throughout the day;
- All training and workshops, morning and evening activities;
- One excursion from the camp (you will be able to select between hiking or white-water rafting).
Costs do not cover:
- The costs of obtaining a visa to enter Romania (if applicable);
- Transport to Cluj-Napoca;
- Extra charge (+150 EUR) if you wish to have your own bedroom;
- Any meals or accommodation outside the duration of the camp;
- Any extra excursions that participants choose to partake in while at the camp;
- Any extra snacks bought during the course dates;
- Medical/travel insurance.
Organizations sending 3 or more participants can receive an additional 10% discount.
Funded placements
In order to make the summer camp as accessible as possible, it is our hope to be able to provide a number of funded or discounted placements for participants. At present, we are applying for funding that may allow us to offer 5-10 discounted or funded places to youth activists/peacebuilders, so please keep checking our website for more information.
It is possible that your organization or local organizations connected with peace-building might be willing to help fund your placement at the Global Youth Rising camp. If this is not possible, please contact us about how you can set up an online donation page and spread the word so that you can raise funds towards your trip!
Application
For applicants requiring a visa to enter Romania, the application deadline has been extended to May 24th. For all other applicants, the application deadline is June 13th.
In order to apply, register HERE.
Alternatively, if you’d like to download a Word version of the application to fill in and send to youth2016@patrir.ro, please click here to download it
2016 Human Science Summer School in Fukuoka, Japan
Deadline: 13 June (Mon), 2016, 17:00 JST (Japan Standard Time)
Open to: Graduate School students of universities/institutes outside Japan
Venue: 29 August -8 September 2016 at Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
Description
The Human Science International Course in the Graduate School of Design, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan, invites Graduate School students studying outside of Japan to the 2016 Human Science Summer School. Those of you eligible and interested in the education of our International Course are encouraged to apply. We offer financial support and course credits, as well as course education and laboratory experience.
The Human Science Summer School provides a program consisting of 15 lectures of 90 min (see schedule). (mornings) in combination with research experience at a laboratory of a faculty member of your choosing (afternoons). The lecture course, Advanced Design and Technologies for Human Science, is designed as an overview of the whole curriculum of the Human Science International Course.
Eligibility
In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:
(1) Graduate School students of universities/institutes outside Japan.
(2) Those who are interested in education and research of our Human Science International Course.
(3) Those with sufficient English capability to follow 15 lectures and do laboratory work.
(4) Those who can get a recommendation from their current supervisor.
Financial support
- Full or partial support is provided for (1) an economy-class air ticket to and from Japan, (2) accommodation, and (3) meals. The total amount may vary among participants, taking account of the participants’ total amount of air fares, our budget, and whether you have support from your university or not.
- You will stay at a dormitory room with a kitchenette and free LAN.
Application
The participants will be selected on basis of academic records and supervisor recommendation, We give priority to MA students and encourage faculty staff to apply. Please note that Undergraduate or Doctoral students cannot apply. There is no age limit.
Application documents:
(1) an application form (Excel file, PDF file, ReadMe file)
(2) a recommendation letter from your supervisor
(3) transcript of your academic record (BA and MA, if available)
(4) a letter of motivation in English, >800 words, describing why you are interested in joining the Summer School transcript of your academic record (BA and MA, if available).
Submission deadline is 13 June (Mon), 2016, 17:00 JST (Japan Standard Time)
We will inform you through an acceptance/rejection notification within 2 weeks after the document submission deadline.
Please send the above 4 application documents (in .pdf) by e-mail to
Ass. Prof. Gerard Remijn at 
East Japan Railway Company (Internship with paid traveling expenses)
East Japan Railway Company (Internship)
- http://www.topcareer.jp/inter/job/detail/001544/
- Type of business
- Land Transportation
- Work Country
- Japan
- Work Location
- Tokyo, Japan
Corporate Data
As the largest railway company, the business of the East Japan Railway group is to provide people the transportation system, which has great significance on our customer’s everyday life and necessary for the society and the community. We would like to achieve the social responsibility through our businesses such as maintenance of railway safety and provide stable railway transportation services.
East Japan Railway group have its own principle: “Our aim is to achieve the social responsibility and the sustainable growth of our company as a `Group to make reliable life service`”. Based on this principle, we hope to continue to be the company that can meet the expectations from the society and the trust by stakeholder.
- Established
- 1987/4/1
- Stock Exchange Listings
- Tokyo (First Section)
- Headquarters
- 2-2-2 Yoyogi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
- Revenue
- 28.67 billion yen (consolidated)
- URL
- http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/
Job Opportunities
- Job Description
- East Japan Railway Company (JR East) offers “Internship for Foreigners” to students of university (including graduate school), high-school and vocational school located in and outside of Japan. We look forward to hearing from students who are interested in Japanese railway companies or the business and technologies of JR East, and those who want to put their skills acquired from school into practice.
1. Number of Positions, Internship Period and Location
[Number of Positions] Limited
[Internship Period] Wednesday, July 20 ~ Thursday, July 28 (7 days excluding Saturday and Sunday)
[Location] Tokyo2. Details
Interns will attend lectures at the first half of period, learning about the company, global vision, and technological innovation. For the other half of period, each intern will choose a specific field of interest and carry out related fieldwork. Interns will also have the opportunity to visit various facilities and sites.Interns can choose their field of interest from the following list
1. Vehicles
Interns will observe the inspection, reparation and manufacturing processes of the vehicles to learn about their maintenance procedures and operational improvement.2. Track Maintenance
Interns will participate in the examination of the maintenance procedures which conducts under particular condition of tracks though the inspection of tracks and structures, plans for their reparation, and supervision of construction work.3. Civil Engineering
Interns will participate in the planning and supervision of construction as part of the whole construction cycle (renovation of terminals, construction of new lines and two-level crossing, etc.).
Interns have the opportunity to visit sites of on-going projects.4. Construction
Interns will take part in designing, supervising, planning of station buildings.
Interns have the opportunity to visit sites of on-going project.5. Electricity
Interns will observe the railway signaling system, energy (generation, distribution and transmission of electricity, electric equipment, etc.), telecommunication network and will participate in equipment management, examination of maintenance procedures, construction planning, and construction project design6. Service Quality Control
Interns will learn how JR satisfies the customers’ demands and improve services through the introduction of supporting multiple languages and receiving feedback from customers and employees.7. Sales and Tourism Strategy
Interns will learn about planning of sales strategies for the promotion for railway user and tourism businesses.8. Life-style Service
Interns will learn about planning of business strategies for life-style services (retail sale, shopping center, hotel, and office, etc.) at stations.9. IT/Suica Strategy
Interns will learn about planning of business strategies that utilizes ICT, credit card and Suica.
*The Suica is a prepaid e-money card for transportation and shopping. - Job Category
- Internship
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Education/Experience
- Foreign citizens enrolled in a four-year university, a master’s or doctoral program (including law school), or vocational school and courses.
- Language Skills
- English business level and above
- Qualifications
- Internship will be offered to foreign citizens enrolled in a four-year university, a master’s or doctoral program (including law school), or vocational school and courses. English business level and above is required.
- Selection Process
- [How to Apply]
Please firstly apply through TOP CAREER International(Please click “Apply” button above) and send your “Personal Information Form” to the following email address. If you are interested in more than one field, please write your first and second choices.Please send the form to topcareer.international@4th-valley.com
[Application Materials]
Personal Information Form (Photo attached)You can download “Personal Information Form” HERE
[After You Submit the Form]
After examining and screening the application forms, selected candidate will be invited to several interviews with TOP CAREER on Skype. - Additional Information
- [Other Information]
・Interns will not be paid.
・Transportation expenses will be reimbursed by the company.
・A lunch stipend will be provided.
・Accommodations will be provided for those whose commute to the company will be more than 2 hours one-way, and those from abroad.
・Before beginning the internship, the interns will be required to sign the agreement to protect
confidential information.
・Application materials will not be returned.
・Personal information on the application form will be used only for internship selection,
internship preparation, and administrative procedures during the period. After these uses, the
company will be responsible for the disposal of the personal information.
Application
Opportunities for Minneapolis Youth in MN, USA
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BestPrep Minnesota Business Venture Program Learn how to create your own business at BestPrep’s Minnesota Business Venture (MBV) program. MBV is a week-long, residential summer program that brings 9-12th grade students together to learn about leadership, business, financial literacy, and career options. Students spend a week on campus at St. Cloud State University (July 10-15) or St. John’s University (July 24-29) to experience college life firsthand. Business Leaders, speakers, mock interviewers and other volunteers mentor and guide students through the week’s activities, including creating a business plan in a group, or “company.”
Scholarships are available for students on free or reduced lunch.
Interested students can learn more and apply on the website.
Teen Teamworks Applications for Summer Available Teens ages 14-18 receive on-the-job training, educational services, and earn a paycheck at Minneapolis Park and Recreation. Applications are available online or at your neighborhood park by May 27. Click here for more info or call 612-370-3916. |
International Seminar: “European Y.O.U.T.H.: Welcoming refugees!”
Deadline: 18 May 2016
Open to: Young people aged 18-30 years who are citizens of one of the 47 member states of the Council of Europe
Venue: 16 – 10 July 2016 in Valletta, Malta
Description
Co-organised by JEF Europe and JEF Malta, the international seminar “European Y.O.U.T.H.: Welcoming refugees!” will take place from the 6 – 10 July in Valletta, Malta.
Eligibility
Young people aged 18-30 years who are citizens of one of the 47 member states of the Council of Europe + citizens of Belarus. Applications from non-eligible persons will not be taken into account.
Costs
Participation fee: €100 (€50 for locals and anyone who does not need accommodation) – (8 scholarships of 70 EUR will be provided based on the quality of the response with the regard to the applicant’s motivation.)
Travel reimbursement: 70% of the travel costs (up to max. 150€)
*JEF Europe and JEF Malta will assist in visa procedures if needed.
**Do not book your ticket and/or pay the participation fee before you receive an e-mail confirmation regarding your selection
***Cancellation policy: Participants who have been confirmed and have paid their participation fee, but cancel their participation after 1 June 2016 will receive 50% of their participation fee. Cancellations after 7 June are not refundable at all.
Application
Please fill out the form below if you wish to attend the “European Y.O.U.T.H.: Welcoming refugees!” taking place on 6 – 10 July in Valletta, Malta. Results of the selection procedure will be sent by Wednesday 25 May 2016.
***DEADLINE for APPLICATIONS – Wednesday 18 May 2016**
In order to apply, register HERE.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact at info@jef.eu