Deadline: 30 June 2014 Open to: Czech as well as foreign students and young professionals currently enrolled in Bachelor´s and Master´s programs. Venue: August 2014 – Prague (Jinonice), Czech Republic

Description

IPS FSS is glad to announce its Summer School in Geopolitics, which is going to be held in the Czech Republic in 2014. Its location in the heart of Europe makes it more capable of offering a comprehensive programme for our participants. Our experts and external professionals in covered fields will contribute to this event. The main objective of Summer School is to offer a high-profile study course for Czech as well as foreign students and young professionals currently enrolled in Bachelor´s and Master´s programs.

Methodology

  Within the international summer school we intend to combine workshops, lectures, presentations, interactive group works, brainstorming scenario analyses and case studies on contemporary geopolitical issues in the world. The course is based on lecturer´s presentations, seminars, interactive workshops, group presentations and assignments. Course is guided by experts from academia, government and private sector. Participants will acquire knowledge and skills from lecturers/experts in geopolitics.

Topics to be covered

• Methods – theories – scenario analyses – political risks
• Geopolitics of EU – Geopolitics of Central Europe – Geopolitics of Central Asia –  Energy security – Transnational energy projects
• Czech foreign policy – Czech-Russian relations – EU-Russian relations – US-China relations – US-China relations – NATO-Russia relations – NATO and the US Pivot – US and EU perspective on NATO’s security challenges – Cross-strait relations
• Redrawing the borders and zones of influence in the world map – Cybersecurity – Terrorism – Axis of upheaval – Rouge states – Arab spring – Human rights – Land-grabbing – RSA elections 2014 – Afghanistan after 2014

Eligibility

Students currently enrolled in Bachelor´s or Master’s degree programs in Geopolitics, Area Studies, Political Science, International Relations and Economics and other relevant fields. There are no age or country limits for the application

Costs

Application

Please fill in the application form (The application form is available HERE )and send it, along with your CV to riegl@fsv.cuni.cz by June 30, 2014. The selected participants will be notified.

Deadline: May 18 (Category A) and June 22, 2014 (Category B)
Open to: Future leaders – high school graduates, undergraduate and graduate students (young professionals) who show leadership potential
Venue: 12-24 August, 2014, Struga and Skopje , Macedonia

Description

This August, Preparing Global Leaders Institute (PGLI) will hold its 3rd annual gathering on the premises of FON University in Struga and Skopje.

Organized by the Association for Global Development Initiatives – “Third Millennium” and in partnership with FON University, PGLI will welcome award – winning professors of an international repute to teach courses on the psychology of leadership, public speaking, political economy, diplomacy and foreign policy. Delegates will then be able to put their instruction into practice through exciting constitutional, diplomatic and business simulations that will foster important leadership skills and help prepare our delegates for real-world challenges.

Outside of the classroom, PGLI delegates will hear political dignitaries discuss their leadership experiences and have the opportunity to socialize with bright, young, motivated students and professionals from 30+ countries. Attendees will also benefit from immersion in the host country during an 10-day stay on the beautiful coast of the Lake of Ohrid, a UNESCO heritage site, and through recreational trips to Ohrid, St. Naum, and Bitola.

At the end of our program there will be a graduation ceremony held at the prestigious FON University in Skopje. Upon completion of the institutes our delegates will receive certificates from PGL and FON as future global leaders. So if YOU have what it takes to become a PGLI 2014 delegate please refer to the section bellow:

Costs & Scholarships

Applicants may apply for scholarships given by PGLI. Scholarships are based on merit, civic involvement, and motivation. Should applicants wish to apply for a scholarship they should enclose a brief scholarship statement to their application.

Self-financed students pay the full cost of the program which is 1000 EUR (covering tuition fees, accommodation, full meal plan, special events, sport facilities, vocational trips, and transportation Struga-Skopje).

All participants are responsible for travel arrangements and associated insurance and VISA costs (if needed) to Macedonia.

Eligibility

While the program is available for future leaders, the targets are, high school graduates, undergraduate and graduate students (young professionals) who show leadership potential. These are the ones who will be tomorrow’s leaders, both within their own countries and internationally.

Application

Priority deadline is March 30, 2014. Applicants in need of scholarship support are urged to apply before the priority deadline. While scholarship support is available after the early deadline, it is allocated on a rolling basis and earlier applications are given priority.

Final deadline for Category A applicants is May 18, 2014. Category B entries will be received until June 22, 2014.

*Category A: applicants who hold a citizenship of a country that needs VISA to enter Macedonia (check your VISA status by Downloading This File).

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE!

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Deadline: 15 May 2014
Open to: MBA and PhD students enrolled in any university at any time during 2014
Venue: Sep 16 – Sep 26 2014 in Munich, Germany

Description

The Global Entrepreneurship Summer School wants to support entrepreneurial students who are strongly commited to improve our global society by solutions for challenging problems. Our core values therefore seek for people who are commited to peace and who take responsibility for improving our global society, no matter what gender, race, religion or nationality they have.

Can I apply for the Global Entrepreneurship Summer School even though I have already participated in one of the EIISS Summer Schools before?    

Since 2012 we have a special deal with alumni participants. If you are a 2012 “virtual” participant please apply again if your team didn’t move on with the idea. If your team still works on the idea we will get back to you individually via email.

Eligibility

You can apply as undergraduate or graduate of all university studies e.g.: design, computer science, business economics, humanities, social sciences etc. You have to be enrolled in any university at any time during 2014 and you have to be between 18 – 27 years old. Example: If you are enrolled only until February 2014 you can apply even if you won’t be enrolled in September 2014. “Enrolled” applies in our definition also to MBA or PhD students.

Application process
This year we will accept 35 outstanding students from around the world who will get an invitation to Munich. In addition we will accept 15 virtual participants. All applications will go through a very strict, but fair selection process. The regular deadline will be announced soon.

You can apply with your CV, motivational letter (max. around 200 words) and recommendation letter as PDF attachments.
If you have any questions please check first all FAQs and if you still have questions please send an email to info@globalsummerschool.org.

Accommodation
Participants won’t have to pay for their accommodation. We will provide accommodation from Sep 16 until Sep 26 either in student dorms or at other places such as apartments of other participants from Munich.

Global Scholarships
International students who are invited to Munich can apply for 1 of 10 travel scholarships.

Food & travel in Munich
We will provide you for free some exclusive dinners as well as many snacks and coffee during the whole week.

Tuition
We will charge a tuition fee EUR 119,- per selected participant. This fee has to be paid in advance after being selected.

(Note: For our international guests the fee covers part of the the medical insurance including an ambulance transport or even an emergency transfer back home.)

If you are a student from Germany and you can provide accommodation to an international participant you won’t have to pay a tuition fee.

Is there a limit to the number of students from any university/country/continent?

No, there are no participation limits. Students will be selected by the quality of their applications. Nevertheless, at least two students from each of our four Munich based Universities will participate.

When will I know that I am invited to join the Global Entrepreneurship Summer School or not?

You will receive your  invitations/rejection by July 15^th

What are the evaluation criteria for being selected?

Your CV and Motivational Letter should convince us especially with the following:

• You think and act Entrepreneurial at the highest level
• You are deeply motivated to find answers to the most challenging problems in our global society
• You are highly engaged in student initiatives or in any other way
• You are fluently in English and are doing pretty well in your field of studies
• You are committed to peace and act responsible
• In addition, we expect you to have strong “team-playing” skills, be open-minded, interested in working in international and interdisciplinary teams and for sure you should also have a great sense of humor.

Can I also send in my application via email or other channels?

No. Only applications which are submitted through the usage of the application form on our website will be considered for the evaluation. Even additional material that you don’t submit through our application form won’t be considered to have a fair evaluation process for everybody. If your browser doesn’t work please try first another one before writing an email to info@globalsummerschool.org to ask for further assistance.

Will I have to apply in German or English?

Please fill out the entire application in English. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications in German (or other languages).

Do I need to attach any diplomas or references to my application?

You can and even should mention grades and other achievements in your CV. However, you don’t need to hand in the documents additionally.

 
If your question is not answered above please send an email to info@globalsummerschool.org – even if it takes some time we are happy to answer your issues. Thank you very much for your interest. We are glad to be of further assistance to you.

Application form: HERE

Further information in German can be found here.

For further information, please visit the official website.

The Government of the United States of America is pleased to announce the 2014-2015 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) in Eurasia and Central Asia. The deadline for this application is February 28, 2014.

Formerly known as the Eurasian Undergraduate Exchange Program, the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Eurasia and Central Asia builds the capacity of youth leaders from underserved populations across the region. Through U.S.-based training and practical experience in leadership, life-skills, civic engagement, and internships, youth leaders are empowered to implement long-term civic and economic changes in their communities, building stability through increased local capacity and cross-cultural understanding.

The Global UGRAD Program is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State, supported by the people of the United States, and implemented by IREX.  The Global UGRAD program in Eurasia and Central Asia is open to full-time undergraduate students from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan for non-degree study in the United States.

Participants from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova, and the Russian Federation will spend one semester of non-degree study in a US university or community college. Participants from Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan will spend one academic year of non-degree study in a US university or community college.

All participants will attend classes full-time during their academic program and perform a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service in their host community. Academic year participants will complete a part-time internship during their second semester. Students in their first year at the time of application will be enrolled in two-year community colleges and will live with host families or in dormitories. All other students will attend four-year colleges and universities and live in dormitories on campus.

The fellowship provides J-1 visa support, round-trip travel from fellow’s home cities to host institution in the United States, accident and sickness coverage, tuition and mandatory university fees, room and board (housing and meals), small incidentals allowance, limited allowance for books, and a variety of alumni networking and training opportunities.

Fields of study for the Global UGRAD program include accounting, agriculture, anthropology, biology, business, chemistry, computer science, criminal justice, economics, education, engineering, environmental management, geology, hospitality management, international relations, journalism and mass communication, law, physics, political science, psychology, sociology, urban planning, and U.S. studies.  Other fields will be considered.

Applications for the Global UGRAD program can be obtained and submitted by contacting IREX Azerbaijan office ateducation-az@irex.org or calling 4973902/03. Applications can also be downloaded from http://irex.az/now-accepting-applications-for-global-ugrad-program-2014/ .See application for eligibility requirements.

Deadline: 7 February 2014
Open to: active young researchers from around the world
Venue: 20-26 July 2014 in Frankfurt, Germany

Description

The Summer Institute represents a unique approach to advanced graduate training and early-career professional development for those entering the field of economic geography, oriented to the highest standards of international practice. By bringing together a group of active young researchers from around the world and a small group of internationally renowned faculty, the Summer Institute seeks to make a distinctive contribution to the ongoing development and social and intellectual “reproduction” of the subdiscipline, complementing existing graduate training and faculty mentoring programs.

The Summer Institute seeks to invigorate discussions across the community of economic geographers concerning enduring issues like ethics and research methods, while constructively ventilating contemporary controversies and debates in this fast-moving field. And it has actively facilitated network-building and mutuality of respect and understanding amongst the rising generation of economic geographers, many of whom made a transition into successful careers in the universities and beyond.

Since its inaugural meetings in Wisconsin in 2003 and Bristol in 2004, the Summer Institute has moved to a biannual cycle. The Summer Institute is open to advanced doctoral students (usually after the fieldwork stage), postdoctoral researchers, and recently appointed faculty (normally within 3 years of initial continuing appointment) from around the world.

Goals

Now firmly established in practice, the goals of the Summer Institute in Economic Geography are:

• to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the innovatory developments and continuing challenges in the field of economic geography, broadly defined;
• to facilitate more effective communication, lateral learning and innovation, and mutual appreciation across what has become diverse field, in methodological, theoretical, geographical, and substantive terms;
• to enable the growth of collaborative and professional networks for early-career economic geographers, across an international peer group;
• to support the internationalization of research/research training in economic geography; and
• to complement and add value to extant programs of graduate training/early-career mentoring.

The Summer Institute provides a unique opportunity to investigate—in a residential workshop setting—a series of leading edge theoretical, methodological, and research-practice issues across the field of economic geography, along with a range of associated professional and career development matters. The program deliberately leaves a certain amount of space for unstructured interactions, while featuring a wide array of formal sessions on topics, ranging from interrogation of emergent literatures and current debates to the evaluation of innovative methodological approaches, and from skills development in areas like grant applications and journal publishing to the consideration of economic-geography careers inside and outside the academy.

Philosophy

The following approach has been developed and refined through previous meetings of the Summer Institute:

• A “catholic” view of economic geography is adopted, building upon its strength as a variegated field which spans everything from regional science to feminism and Marxism. The Summer Institute does not have an “editorial” position, but seeks instead to open up dialogues across the field (and indeed into cognate disciplines like Sociology, Economics, Urban Planning, Anthropology, Development Studies, and Political Science—all of which have been represented at previous meetings). The Summer Institute does not attempt to impose a particular intellectual project or favored methodology, but seeks instead to work within and strengthen subdisciplinary traditions of vigorous pluralism.
• A singular and sustained focus is placed on the needs and interests of the “rising generation” of early-career economic geographers, those who will make the field their own in the coming years, the intention being to facilitate mutual understanding across this variegated field; to enable emerging scholars to build networks, nationally and internationally; and to augment research capacity.
• There is an emphasis on the continued internationalization of economic geography, both as a community of practitioners and as a field of research practice.
• In contrast to the hurried and pressurized format of conventional, large-scale conferences, the Summer Institute seeks to establish relationships and extended conversations, reflected in (a) its format as a 6-day meeting, involving time for “off-program” conversations (e.g. during evening or social events, and during field trips) and (b) the practice of combining conventional research presentations with a range of alternative session formats (such as roundtable discussions, “practicals” on proposal writing and the deconstruction of syllabi, Q&A sessions with journal editors, etc.). In other words, the Summer Institute is not “just another conference.”

Program

The Summer Institute occupies a previously unfilled niche in organizational terms, meeting a need for a relatively small, extended meeting oriented to early-career researchers, in which there are a range of opportunities for deliberation, reflection, and sustained discussion. The program of activities includes:

• Plenary presentations from each of the featured contributors, typically focused on major debates or advances in the field or reflections on the economic geography research “process” itself (embracing issues research design, ethics, access, dissemination, links with non-academic interests and constituencies, and so forth).
• Thematic discussions, debates, and conversations, dealing with major issues confronting economic geography, including defining the “boundaries” of economic geography; the relationship between economic geography and its sister disciplines; questions of social and policy relevance; and methodological training in quantitative and qualitative research.
• Skills-based sessions on writing for journals, successful grant applications, working with the media, and combining academic and consultancy or policy research, and teaching economic geography. Featured speakers at the Summer Institutes possess broad experience of publishing and journal editing, of writing and evaluating research proposals, of working and teaching in various institutions and national “systems,” and of different kinds of research practice.
• A day-long fieldtrip provides an opportunity for participants to spend some time outside the seminar room, getting to know their host region.

Eligibility

The Summer Institute is open to:

• Currently registered doctoral students (excluding those in the first year of study).
• Postdoctoral researchers in universities, public and private organizations, research centers, think tanks, and NGOs.
• Recently appointed faculty/lecturers in temporary or permanent positions (normally within 3 years of initial appointment).
• Other young researchers with an active interest in economic geography, broadly defined, and those new to the field. Applications from researchers in cognate fields are welcomed, and broad international participation is especially encouraged. Participation at Summer Institute meetings is limited to around forty. Selection decisions are made by an international panel.

Costs

Local costs are covered; travel assistance available.  The Summer Institute has benefited from the support of Economic Geography since its inception. Financial support from the National Science Foundation, the Economic and Social Research Council, the Hallsworth Fund at Manchester University, the Office of UBC’s Vice President for Research, Sage Publications, Worldwide Universities Network and the University of Zurich is gratefully acknowledged.

Application

Applying to attend the Summer Institute

Applications are adjudicated by an international selection panel.

Application forms for the Frankfurt Summer Institute are available here.

Closing date for applications is February 7, 2014.

For further information, please visit the official website.