The Summer Undergraduate Research Internship in University of MN, USA

Posted on February 7, 2015 by RedFoxx

2015 Request for Applications: Opportunity on Health Disparities & Cancer Research

The University of Minnesota Medical School’s Program in Health Disparities Research and the Masonic Cancer Center are pleased to announce the seventh annual summer undergraduate internship on health disparities and cancer research.

Program Description

The 2015 summer internship on cancer and health disparities is an eight-week program designed to give undergraduate students from Minnesota’s racial/ethnic minority and under-represented communities’ research experience in the health sciences. During the program, participants will:

Learn how health disparities are addressed through community-engaged research;
Gain hands-on experience with an experienced faculty mentor in basic biomedical, translational, clinical, and/or community-based research;
Attend seminars and workshops on topics such as interdisciplinary research and the root causes of health disparities;
Discuss careers in health sciences with University of Minnesota professionals;
Sign-up to shadow a clinician;
Work with a research team at the current stage of their project(s); and
Present a poster to academic members and community partners at the end of the summer.

The internship program dates are: June 22-August 14, 2015. Internships positions are full-time (Monday-Friday from approximately 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM).

Interns will be matched with a mentor in the Program in Health Disparities Research or the Masonic Cancer Center. The mentor matching process will begin prior to the start date.

Interns will receive a rate of $12.00 per hour.

2015 Intern Application Schedule

Application and recommendation deadline: Monday, February 23, 2015, at 4:00 PM CST (documents submitted after this time will not be accepted)
Award notification: March 16-27, 2015

Expectations for Applicants

Students who apply are required and responsible for:

Providing their own laptop computer.
Arranging their lodging and transportation.
Demonstrating professionalism at all times.
Committing to work full-time for the entire duration of the 8-week program (up to three days of unpaid leave will be permitted).

Eligibility

Eligible applicants must be:

An incoming sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate student.
Enrolled in a 2 or 4 year college/university in Minnesota or be a Minnesota resident attending a 2 or 4 year accredited college/university within the United States.
Interested in pursuing a career in research or a health science profession.
From an under-represented community. This may include students who self-identify with a racial/ethnic minority community, first generation college students, LGBTQ, rural and/or low socio-economic backgrounds.

Applicants must adhere to the application deadlines. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Instructions

Application

Please complete the online application.
The application deadline is Monday, February 23, 2015 at 4:00 p.m., Central Standard Time (CST).

Recommendation Form

Download and return the recommendation form (PDF). Two letters of recommendation are required. This form is required; alternative documents will not be accepted. Professional recommendations only, cannot include family members or friends. For questions and to submit recommendations forms please contact Sandra Rivera (email:river039@umn.edu or fax 612-626-6782), before Monday, February 23, 2015 at 4:00 PM CST.

2015 Işık High School Summer Program in Istanbul

Posted on January 31, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 5 June 2015
Open to: high school students from around the world
Venue: from June 27th to July 10th, July 20th to August 2nd and August 8th to August 21st., in Istanbul, Turkey

Description

Işık University offers a 2-week 2015 High School Summer Program in Istanbul for students to obtain a collegiate experience in a culturally rich city. The three sessions are from June 27th to July 10th, July 20th to August 2nd and August 8th to August 21st. The High School Summer Program offers a variety of program options consisting of sports and arts, ranging from sports that include; soccer, basketball, volleyball, American football, table tennis, cycling, beach volleyball, tennis and swimming. Additionally, there are courses in personal development programs such as English and Turkish language education, dance, folk dance, painting, percussion, photography, and certification programs.

Leisure Activities
• Dancing (8 hours)
• Folk Dances (8 hours)
• Painting (8 hours)
• Percussion (8 hours)
• Photography (8 hours)
• Language Seminars (8 hours)
• Music – Karaoke – Guitar Hero
• Sports Activities (Volleyball, Basketball, Table Tennis Tournament, Beach Volleyball, Football, American Football)
• Paintball
• Chess, Backgammon, Billiards
• Işık Camp
• Treasury Hunt
• Laser-Tag
• Shows of Işık University Student Clubs

Off Premise Field Trips
• Prince Islands
• Şile Tour (Hiking)
• Ağva Tour (Hiking)
• Day of Pathfinders (Işık Camp | Şile)
• Maslak Campus – Swimming Pool
• Best Western Şile Gardens – Swimming Pool

Eligibility

All Turkish and International high school students currently enrolled in in grades 9 through 12 grades may apply to Işık University High School Summer Program.

Costs

Tuition & fees: 1950 TL / 875$ / 680€ including VAT, food, & accommodation.

Application

Accepted candidates shall complete their enrollment by presenting following documents. Application fee of candidates who are not accepted will be returned. Candidates with accepted applications who have not completed their final enrollment in time shall not receive a refund.

Documents required for final enrollment are,

Print-out of electronic receipt showing that the fee is paid through Online Payment System.
Student’s certificate
Student Information Form to be completed by the student.
Parent’s Approval Form to be completed by student’s parents.
Digital photograph.
Scan of your identity card (front and back).

Application Deadline & the Date of Final Enrollment:

Application Deadline: 5 June 2015

Program candidates who wish to apply may pre-book their places at Işık University High School Summer Program after a pre-payment of 200 TL/ $100 / 80€ and filling out the application form.

Burcu Taşkın
Summer School Coordinator,
International Office,
Işık University
0090 216 529 7245
Email: burcu.taskin@isikun.edu.tr

USA Buick Achievers’ Scholarship Program

Posted on January 27, 2015 by RedFoxx

Scholarships up to $100,000 available!

http://www.buickachievers.com/?utm_source=CWLeParent&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BA2015

Awarded at up to $25,000/year

Applications are now open for the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program! Is your child a dedicated student both inside and outside the classroom? Do they drive positive change in your community? We want to help make their college dreams a reality. If your child is college-bound and community-minded, they can become a Buick Achiever. Don’t miss out on this opportunity – encourage your child to apply now!

Now Accepting Applications for the U.S. Department of State Student Fall Internship Program (unpaid)

Posted on January 21, 2015 by RedFoxx

We are now accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State 2015 Fall Student Internship Program (unpaid).

Please visit http://careers.state.gov/intern/student-internships for more information about the U.S. Department of State Fall 2015 Student Internship Program (unpaid), and to start the online application process via USAJobs. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is March 2, 2015.

We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

This program offers U.S. citizen undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to participate in 10-week, unpaid internships that provide intensive educational and professional experience within the environment of America’s principle foreign affairs agency.

The unpaid internships are available at many of the over 270 U.S. embassies, consulates and missions to international organizations around the world, as well as at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. and other locations throughout the U.S. Participants gain first-hand, hands-on experience, and learn the realities of working in – and with – Foreign and Civil Service professionals who are at the forefront of America’s diplomatic efforts.

As an unpaid intern, you may have the opportunity to:

Participate in meetings with senior level U.S. government or foreign government officials;
Draft, edit, or contribute to cables, reports, communications, talking points, or other materials used by policy makers in furthering U.S. foreign policy objectives;
Help organize and support events, including international and/or multi-lateral meetings and conferences on critical global issues;
Contribute to the management and administration of the Department of State and America’s foreign policy; and
Engage directly with U.S. or foreign audiences to promote U.S. foreign policy and improve understanding of U.S. culture and society.

So consider spending your Fall 2015 with the U.S. Department of State, witnessing and participating in the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy, working closely with the U.S. diplomats and civil servants who carry out America’s foreign policy initiatives. You’ll not only have an experience of a lifetime, you may even earn educational credit.*

*Applicants who are selected for a U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program (unpaid) can contact the selecting bureau, or the central Student Programs office, if they require further details about the program to support their request for academic credit.

Visit our forums if you have any questions, or to search for topics of interest. The forums can be found under Connect on the careers.state.gov website. You can also search our FAQs for more information.

We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State.

U.S. citizenship is required. An equal opportunity employer.

The International Summer School on Sexualities, Cultures and Politics 2015 in Belgrade, Serbia

Posted on January 17, 2015 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 20 April 2015
Open to: Postgraduate students from around the world
Venue: 16-23 August 2015, Belgrade, Serbia

Description

IPAK Center is proud to announce the Call for Participants and our lecturers for the Summer School for Sexualities, Cultures and Politics 2015! Lee Edelman, Lynn Huffer, Elisabeth von Samsonow, Boyan Manchev, Jenny Sundén, Susanna Paasonen, and Mirjana Stošić. Special artist appearances: Ana Hoffner and TKV. The programme includes the workshop “Think Outside the Cocks”, as well as Open Lectures and exhibitions.

The Summer School for Sexualities, Cultures and Politics 2015 will take place at the Faculty of Media and Communications in Belgrade from 16-23 August 2015.

Eligibility

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

Applicants should be postgraduate students (preferably MA or PhD students or younger researchers) interested in exploring the issues of gender, queer, cultural studies, visual arts and humanities and related areas. However, outstanding BA students are also considered and have the chance to enroll.
We especially welcome applications from independent scholars, cultural workers and artists.
Applicants from all countries are eligible to apply.

Costs

Appplicants from Central and East-european countries*: 300 Euro (discount applicable).
Applicants from Europe and worldwide: 400 Euro (discount applicable).
Singidunum University students: 150 Euro (no discount applicable).
Former SSSCP students are offered 15% tuition fee discount (origin and type of deadline notwithstanding).

*For the purpose of this call, the following countries fall under the term: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Kosovo, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Albania, Romania, Greece, Turkey, Czech Republic, Poland.

Note that we offer 10% discount if the participant apply in the first application deadline and pays the total fee untill 15th of May.
The fee covers tuition, lunch, study materials during the school, and certificate.
Use of library at the Campus with free internet.
Coffee breaks and refreshments included.
Cocktail Party for the opening of the SSSCP.
Arrangements for accommodation, transportation, visa (if needed) and other expenses should be arranged by applicants on themselves. Recommendations for accommodation in Belgrade will be provided to admitted participants on a later stage. The organizers are ready to assist with visa arrangements in special circumstances.

Scholarship opportunities will be announced soon.

Application

Response (according to relevant deadline):
Deadline 1 (early applications, 10% discount):
– April 20th / selection results by April 30th / payment due May 15th
Deadline 2 (regular applications, no discount):
– May 20 th / selection results by May 31th / payment due June 15th
Deadline 3 (late applications, +50 Euro):
– June 20 th / selection results by June 30th / payment due July 15th

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, write to: slavco.dimitrov@ipakcentar.org, stanimir.panayotov@ipakcentar.org or jelisaveta.blagojevic@ipakcentar.org

文部科学省 MEXT Scholarships

Posted on January 15, 2015 by RedFoxx

RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP

Spend 18 or 24 months conducting independent research at a university in Japan under the supervision of a professor. Research can be conducted in any field of study.

Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree, U.S. Citizenship, age 34 or younger at time of departure. Benefits: Full tuition, Airfare, ¥143,000 monthly stipend. Free housing may be available.

Timeline: Applications available in April and due in June. In-person interviews and exams in July. Depart for Japan in April or September of the following year.

JAPANESE STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP

College students majoring in Japanese Language or Studies can spend 1 year furthering their studies at a university in Japan.

Requirements: Japan-related major, U.S. citizenship, ages 18- 30 at time of departure.

Benefits: Full tuition, Airfare, approx. ¥125,000 monthly stipend.

Timeline: Applications available in January and due in February/March. In-person Interviews in March. Depart for Japan in September of that year.

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Spend up to 5 years at a Japanese university as an undergraduate student in the Social Sciences/Humanities or Natural Sciences.

Requirements: U.S. Citizenship, completed 12 yrs. of school, ages 16-21 at time of departure.

Benefits: Full tuition, Airfare, ¥117,000 monthly stipend.

Timeline: Applications available in April and due in June. In-person Interviews in July. Depart for Japan in April of the following year.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP

Spend up to 3 years at a Japanese professional training school studying one of several fields: Technology, Fashion, Healthcare, Media, etc.

Requirements: U.S. Citizenship, completed 12 yrs. of school, ages 16-21 at time of departure.

Benefits: Full tuition, Airfare, ¥117,000 monthly stipend.

Timeline: Applications available in April and due in June. In- person Interviews in July. Depart for Japan in April of the following year.

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Requirements and benefits are as of January 2014. Please visit us online for more information.

For more information, contact the JAPAN INFORMATION CENTER in Chic

ADA International Fellowship named after Alimardan bay Topchubashov

Posted on December 22, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 April 2015
Open to: International candidates
Fellowship: the tuition fee, housing, and books.

Description

ADA was established in 2006, transformed into university by the decree of President in 2014 and is accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

ADA University is dedicated to preparing innovative global leaders and to promoting useful collaborative research on diplomacy, public and international affairs, business, humanities and sciences, information technologies and system engineering. ADA University has launched an International Fellowship program meant to prepare global leaders who have a strong commitment to serve a public cause.

The purpose of our International Fellowship is to:

prepare innovative leaders with vision and global perspective;
encourage commitment to public service and further contribute to its development;
participate actively in international human capacity enhancement efforts;
enhance diversity of student body at ADA University;
promote further intellectual inquiry on international topics help to strengthen bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and friendly countries.

Eligibility

All international candidates are eligible to apply.

Fellowship

Full International Fellowship covers the tuition fee, housing, and books.

Grant provider: Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Selection criteria

International Fellowship Requirements:

ADA University offers this fellowship to international students applying for graduate (http://www.ada.edu.az/en-US/Pages/apply_graduate.aspx) and undergraduate (http://www.ada.edu.az/en-US/Pages/apply_undergraduate.aspx) programs.
Applicant should first be admitted into ADA University. Only admitted and enrolled students are eligible for the Fellowship.
Undergraduate fellows must obtain a minimum annual GPA level of 2.5 for continuation of the fellowship.
Graduate fellows must obtain a minimum semester GPA level of 3.0 for continuation of the fellowship.
Recipients are expected to actively engage in ADA community.

Grant award period:

Fellowship recipients are not required to reapply to the fellowship yearly. Fellowship is automatically renewed if students meet the renewal requirements at the end of a year of enrollment. Undergraduate fellows must obtain a minimum annual GPA level of 2.5 for continuation of the fellowship. Graduate fellows must obtain a minimum semester GPA level of 3.0 for continuation of the fellowship.

Application

In order to apply for the 2015-16 fellowships you must submit ADA Online Application Form and fill out Fellowship Essay.

The deadline to apply is April 1, 2015.

More information:

ww.ada.edu.az
Fellowship Information http://www.ada.edu.az/en-US/Pages/admission_fellowships.aspx
For Undergraduate enrollment http://www.ada.edu.az/en-US/Pages/apply_undergraduate.aspx
Online Application Form is available on: https://apply.embark.com/grad/Azerbaijan/100/
For Graduate enrollment http://www.ada.edu.az/en-US/Pages/apply_graduate.aspx
Online application form is available on: http://www.ada.edu.az/en-US/Pages/Application-Process.aspx

Contacts for more information:

For Bachelor’s degree: bachelors@ada.edu.az

For Master’s degree: admissions@ada.edu.az; mba@ada.edu.az

The Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships 2015

Posted on December 15, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 March (for international and German applicants) /1 September (for German applicants only)
Open to: German/EU nationals and non-EU nationals who did not study in Germany
Scholarship: BA/MA: €597-€750 per month plus other allowances; PhD: €1000-€1050

Description

The Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to approximately 1,000 undergraduates, graduates, and PhD students of all subjects and nationalities per year, who are pursuing their degree at universities, universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschulen), or universities of the arts (Kunsthochschulen). They expect their scholarship recipients to have excellent academic records, to be socially and politically engaged, and to have an active interest in the basic values of the foundation: ecology and sustainability, democracy and human rights, self determination and justice.

Eligibility

For an undergraduate and graduate scholarship:

1. General student scholarships for German and German-educated applicants: Students in all subjects who are pursuing a FIRST DEGREE (Bachelor, Staatsexamen, Diplom) and who earned their university entrance qualification in Germany;

2. Student scholarship – journalism: “Medienvielfalt, anders: Junge Migrantinnen und Migranten in den Journalismus” (for Germans and candidates who study in Germany – Bildungsinländer/innen): This programme is aimed at German or German-educated students with a migration background who wish to become journalists;

3. International students on a MASTERS course in any subject who earned their university entrance qualification outside Germany (Bildungsausländer/innen) and are studying, or wish to study, in Germany.

For a doctoral scholarship:

1. Doctoral students from inside and outside Germany for a doctoral scholarship in the focus programme “Transformation Research”;

2. International doctoral students in all subjects who earned their university entrance qualification outside Germany and are pursuing, or wish to pursue, doctoral studies in Germany (Bildungsausländer/innen).

Special consideration will be given to applicants from the following focus regions: central and eastern Europe, the EU’s neighbouring states and the CIS, the Middle East and North Africa (especially Syria, Egypt, Tunisia, Israel), transition and newly industrialised countries, and conflict regions worldwide.

Good or very good knowledge of German (at least B2 Level) is required. The selection workshops are generally held in German. If a scholarship is granted, intensive German courses may be funded.

Scholarship

The scholarship amount varies and may include family and/or childcare allowance, health insurance or similar.

For undergraduate and graduate students

who are German/EU nationals or those educated in Germany, the amount varies according to parental income or own assets or earnings: max. €597 plus €300 book allowance per month.
For non-EU nationals and students not educated in Germany, the amount is €750 per month, plus € 100 mobility allowance per month, plus various individual allowances.

At the doctoral level:

German/EU nationals or those educated in Germany receive €1,050 per month basic scholarship plus €100 per month research costs allowance.
For non-EU nationals and students not educated in Germany, the amount is €1,000 per month, plus € 100 mobility allowance per month, plus various individual allowances.

Application

Applications are accepted from international applicants once per year – 1 March. The 1 September deadline applies to undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students from inside Germany only.

In order to apply you must follow the next steps:

1. Check if you are among the special focus groups in this application round;
2. Gather information on the application process and the requested documents;
3. Register for the online application portal (the application portal will be opened about 6 weeks before the application deadline);
4. Provide the requested information in the Online Application Portal;
5. After uploading all of your documents, submit your application before the end of the application deadline.

For further information please visit the official website.

The Romanian State Scholarships to foreign citizens 2015- 2016

Posted on December 15, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 15 March 2015
Open to: candidates from non-EU countries
Scholarship: tuition, accommodation, monthly allowance

Description

Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of National Education, in keeping with Romanian current legislation offer 85 scholarships for under- and post-graduate studies in Romania to citizens of non-EU countries.

The scholarships are granted for three levels of study:

for the first cycle (licenta): dedicated to graduates of high schools or of equivalent pre-university systems, as well as to candidates who require the equivalent of partial studies and the continuation of their studies in Romania. The complete cycle of university studies lasts for 3 to 6 years, according to the specific requirements of the chosen faculty, and ends with a final examination (licenta);
for the 2nd cycle (master): dedicated to graduates of university/post graduate studies; it lasts for 1,5 to 2 years and ends with a dissertation;
for the 3rd cycle (doctorate): dedicated to the graduates of university/postgraduate studies (i.e. master); it lasts for 3-4 years, in keeping with the specific requirements of the chosen faculty, and ends with a doctor’s thesis.

Priority will be given to the candidates applying for: political and administrative sciences, education studies, Romanian culture and civilization, journalism, technical studies, oil and gas, agricultural studies, veterinary medicine, architecture, music, arts, music.

The study language is the Romanian language. The candidates who do not know Romanian are offered one supplementary preparatory year to study the language.

Eligibility

Candidates from non-EU states. Priority is given to citizens from non-EU states with which Romania does not have cultural and education cooperation agreements.

Scholarship

free-of-charge tuition;
free-of-charge accommodation;
financial support – a monthly amount representing :
- EUR 65 per month, for the under-graduate students (1st cycle),
- EUR 75 per month, for post-graduate students (master degrees and specialization) 2nd cycle
- EUR 85 per month, for post graduate students (doctor’s degree) 3rd cycle.

Application

To get all necessary information about the scholarships (conditions, necessary documents, enrollment calendar) and to submit their application files, the candidates should apply directly to:

the Romanian diplomatic missions accredited to the candidate’s country of origin or of residence or to
the diplomatic mission of candidate’s state of origin accredited to Bucharest

The deadline for submitting the application files is established by each diplomatic mission. The candidate should enquire at the diplomatic mission about the enrollment calendar, starting 3 December 2014. Foreign diplomatic missions accredited to Bucharest must send the application files to Ministry of Foreign Affairs by 15 March 2015, at the latest.

For further information read the official call HERE.

International Winter School 2015 in Kraków, Poland

Posted on December 13, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 30 December 2014
Open to: All countries’ MA, Phd students as well as alumni or participants interested in the topic.
Venue: 7 – 15 February 2015, Kraków, Poland

Description

The Centre for European Studies, Jagiellonian University and the ARENA Centre for European Studies, University of Oslo are pleased to invite MA and Phd students, as well as anyone interested in the topic to participate in the international Winter School in English: “Democracy, expertise and power: the role of experts in modern European societies “

International Winter School will take place 7-15 February 2015, in Krakow, Poland. Participants will take part in seminars conducted by experts from both Jagiellonian and Oslo University on the following issues:

the knowledge society, from a theoretical and practical dimension; experts and their role in modern democracies;
the role of universities in creating knowledge and implementing the public change;
the media as the fourth power; models of democracy;
and finally civil society and social movements as new actors on the political scene.

The discussions will enable participants to answer the question of whether knowledge is the driving force of modern democracy or a tool in the hands of technocrats and bureaucrats.

Eligibility

The Winter School welcomes all countries’ MA, Phd students as well as alumni or participants interested in the topic.

Costs

No participation fee
Accomodation, winter school materials, participation in seminars covered by organizers

Application

Due to the limited places, the participants will be chosen basis on the application.

In order to apply, register HERE.

The application is available here and it should be send together with CV in Europass format by December 30th 2014 on the e-mail address: resproject@ces.uj.edu.pl. The results will be announced in the first week of January 2015.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask! Send an e-mail to an address:resproject@ces.uj.edu.pl .

The official web-page.