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New Europe College Fellowships Academic year 2016-17, Bucharest

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Deadline: 7 December 2015
Open to: international researchers and academics with PhD
Fellowship: consists of a monthly stipend of EUR 700, accommodation and international transportation to and from the home country

Description

New Europe College – Institute for Advanced Study in Bucharest, Romania – announces the competition for Fellowships in the academic year 2016-17. The program targets young Romanian and international researchers/academics working in the fields of humanities, social studies, and economics. The Fellows are expected to work on their own projects, and take part in the scientific events organized by the New Europe College. At the end of their Fellowship, each Fellow is expected to hand in a research paper, reflecting the results of his/her work over the duration of the Fellowship. The papers will be included in a NEC publication. Working languages are English, French, and German. Duration of the Fellowship can be:

  • A full academic year (10 months, October through July);
  • A one-term fellowship (October through February, or March through July).

Eligibility

The fellowship is open to international researchers and academics. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. title. Preference is given to candidates under the age of 40, and to those who have not yet benefited from a NEC Fellowship. A good command of English is desirable.

Fellowship

The Fellowship consists of a monthly stipend of EUR 700 (tax free), accommodation, international transportation to and from the home country of the Fellows at the beginning and the end of the Fellowship, as well as for season holidays. The Fellows who stay for the whole academic year are offered a one-month research trip abroad to an institution of their choice (EUR 2,600 for transportation, accommodation). As an alternative, they can opt for field research, in Romania or outside it.

How to apply?

The deadline for applications is 7 December 2015. The applications will be submitted by e-mail only to the address   applications@nec.ro. The documents appended to the application form (with the exception of the letters of recommendation) will be attached to the application message. In the Subject field of the message please write: “NEC Fellowships”. A complete application consists of:

  • A recent photo;
  • The application form (in Microsoft Word format), completed in English, French, or German;
  • At least 2 original letters of reference (in English, French, or German) written explicitly in support of your application for the NEC Fellowship Program 2016-17. The letters of reference should be e-mailed by the referees directly to the address:   applications@nec.ro;
  • Scanned document(s) proving that the applicant holds the Ph.D. title.

For more information please visit the official website.

 

Extended Deadline for the U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program (unpaid)

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We would like to inform you that the U.S. Department of State Summer 2016 Student Internship Program (unpaid) deadline has been extended through October 23, 2015.

We are now accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State Summer 2016 Student Internship Program (unpaid).

Please visit http://careers.state.gov/intern/student-internships for more information about the U.S. Department of State Summer 2016 Student Internship Program (unpaid), and to start the online application process via USAJobs. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is October 23, 2015 (new deadline).

Visit USAJOBS.gov to view the announcement: U.S. Department of State Summer 2016 Student Internship Program (unpaid).

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

If you have any questions or would like to search for topics of interest, please visit our forums or FAQs at careers.state.gov.

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

The USA application for 2016-17 NSLI-Y programs is now available! Completed applications must be submitted by October 29, 2015 at 4PM ET.

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The National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, provides merit-based scholarships for eligible high school students and recent high school graduates to learn less commonly taught languages in summer and academic-year overseas immersion programs.

NSLI-Y is part of a U.S. government initiative that prepares American citizens to be leaders in a global world. Now more than ever, it is important that Americans have the necessary linguistic skills and cultural knowledge to promote international dialogue and support American engagement abroad. NSLI-Y aims to provide opportunities to American youth that will spark a lifetime interest in language learning.

NSLI-Y PROGRAMS

NSLI-Y programs offer intensive language immersion in a variety of locations around the world. Beginners are welcome to apply for any of the target languages.

Scholarships are available for students to learn the following languages:

  • Arabic
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Hindi
  • Korean
  • Persian (Tajiki)
  • Russian
  • Turkish

Programs may take place in the following locations:

  • China
  • Estonia
  • India
  • Jordan
  • Korea
  • Latvia
  • Moldova
  • Morocco
  • Oman
  • Russia
  • Taiwan
  • Tajikistan
  • Turkey
  • Other locations
    around the world

APPLY

If you have a passion for learning languages and want to immerse yourself in a foreign culture, this program may be for you!

The application deadline for 2016-17 programs is October 29, 2015 at 4 PM EST. Details about the 2016-17 application timeline can be found on the How to Apply tab.

CONTACT

Questions? Need more info? Contact us at 866.790.2086 or nsliy@americancouncils.org

THE JET PROGRAM USA

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We are happy to announce that the application for 2016 JET Program is Now available!

Application deadline: November 13, 2015

*All application materials must be received by the JET Program Office in Washington DC by the above mentioned deadline to be considered.

JET Program USA

The JET Program Application is made up of not only the form accessed through the Online Application Portal, but also required and supplemental documents (read more on theRequired Documents page).  It can take time to acquire all of these documents, so we encourage you to begin your 2016 JET Program Application as soon as possible.  Once you have created an Application Profile, you can save it and return to it later, so please start early and put as much time and thought into completing your application as you can. You do not have to complete it in one session.

Instructions will be provided in the Online Application Portal, but before you proceed, please make sure you have read and understood the Eligibility Requirements and 2016 Application Guidelines. You should also have a general understanding of the Application Process.

The Online Application Portal is where you will manage and submit your application. You will also be able to check the status of your application and report issues or questions to the JET Program Office.

All U.S. applications for the JET Program must be submitted through the Online Application Portal. It is open to new applicants during the fall application period only.

International Youth Summit – Tashkent

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Deadline:  31 December 2015
Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 27 years old, from around the world
Venue: 25-27 March 2016, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Description

Young Leaders Development Project in Uzbekistan welcomes 300 international and local youth delegates on March 25th-27th, 2016. The project conducts International Youth Summit in Uzbekistan under the theme:”Our heritage, Our future”.

The aim of the event is to bring together the brightest students, youth activists, leaders of the society, entrepreneurs, professors and businessmen to start a dialogue on building a stable, peaceful society today and tomorrow based on national values and traditions.

The main organizer of the Summit is Young Leaders Development Project in Tashkent, a social project of Uzbekistan Teachers of English Association aiming at supporting enthusiastic and active young people to develop their personality and professionalism.

The initiatives and ideas to be presented at the forum will be discussed in English language, directed to improving leadership skills and covering  the following key categories:

  • *What do we mean when we say family?
  • *How can we preserve national values and traditions?
  • *What is the role of the youth in preserving national values and traditions?
  • *What threatens to universal mankind values?

Eligibility

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

  • *be no younger than 18 and no older than 27 years old
  • *demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and potential to become a key leader in your community
  • *have passion to create positive social change and willingness to use Summit experience in your leadership position
  • *be active either in politics, civil society organizations, media, business sector or local communities
  • *have a good command of written and spoken English

Costs

  1. International participants: Participation fee is €50. For all scholarship based participants YLDP will take responsibility to cover participation fee, handouts, accommodation, 3 meals (full board), special events, trips and transportation. However, all international participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements and associated VISA costs (if needed) to Uzbekistan.
  2. Local participants: No participation fee. For all scholarship based participants YLDP will take responsibility to cover participation fee, handouts, accommodation, 3 meals (full board), special events, trips and transportation. Non-scholarship based participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements and accommodation.

Application

Deadline for both International and local participantsis 31st of December, 2015. 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.

In order to apply, register HERE.

Please send the completed application form (DOC, DOCX or PDF format), passport copy and other relevent documents to the following  e-mail:  admin@yldp.uz with the subject: YOUTH SUMMIT  2015 Application Form.(Your Name). The organizing team will select participants with varied professional and academic backgrounds. The candidates will be selected from a competitive pool based on their expertise and will ensure a geographical and gender balance. Announcement of all successful candidates will be announced on 10thJanuary 2016.

If you have any questions, write to:  admin@yldp.uz

The official web-page.

 

Trip to Palestine March 2016 and August 2016. Don’t Miss It!

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Deadline:  March 1st for the March trip; and July 25th for the August trip.
Open to: People who are 18 years and older from around the world
Venue: 20th – 28th of March 2016, 10th – 18th of August 2016 in Palestine

Description

You are invited to join the Excellence Center for a Trip to Palestine 2016, Hebron, Palestine.  The Excellence Center, centrally located in Hebron, is an English language school providing the best in English language opportunities for the local population.  The Trip to Palestine program is a cultural immersion for international persons seeking an experience that  allows the participant to become a cultural ambassador for his/her home country, while experiencing and familiarizing him/herself with the daily life of Palestinians, and the region’s rich history.  The Excellence Center will provide participants with an entertaining, enriching, and dynamic stay. Please click here to watch a short video “Trip to Palestine 2015”.

The Trip to Palestine will provide internationals with opportunities to:

– Live in Hebron, and visit the Old City, holy sites, and the local refugee camps

– Learn spoken Arabic from native speakers, and opportunity to communicate with local persons.

– Travel to historic locations, and nearby cities including Jericho, Ramallah, and Bethlehem.

– Live with a local Palestinian family if desired.

– Visit Palestinian universities, and local institutions and organizations specializing in culture and education.

– Eat Palestinian foods.

– Attend cultural nights featuring entertainment, activities, and sports.

– Listen to distinguished persons discuss Palestinian heritage and history.

Eligibility

People who are 18 years and older are eligible to participate in this unique Trip to Palestine experience.

Costs

The cost for the Trip to Palestine is $550 (US).  All accommodation, food, and travelling costs within Palestine during the week are included in this fee.  Airfare to and from Palestine is the responsibility of the participant.  Participants who organize groups of three or more persons will receive a discount in his/her individual program cost.

Application

Send an email requesting an application to:  Rafat@excellencenter.org We will send you an application form. Please read the enclosed information and return the completed application to us at:  ​ Rafat@excellencenter.org

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. RafatShantir at ​ Rafat@excellencenter.org

The official web-page.

Internship Opportunity at International Eurasia Press Fund

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International Eurasia Press Fund is pleased to announce an opportunity for interns to work at the IEPF office.

The purpose of the internship is to provide personal and professional development opportunities for students and young professionals. This is an unpaid internship. Upon completion, the intern will be given a final written evaluation and a certificate of achievement, based on performance.

DETAILS:

  • LOCATION: Baku, Azerbaijan
  • DURATION: 2-3 months
  • WORKING HOURS: Half-day or full day (from 09:00 till the 18:00) with 1 hour lunch break
  • CLOSING DATE: Monday 05 October 2015

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Successful candidates will work under close supervision of existing staff of Program Department at the IEPF’s head office.
Successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in and/or executing various programmatic events, conduct research, translate emails and basic documents, and provide interpreter services when required in the following key activity areas of the IEPF:

  • Media Development;
  • Refugees and IDPs issues;
  • Community Development;
  • Peacemaking Actions and Conflict Resolutions.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Recent graduate of colleges or universities;
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Ability and strong motivation to work with international organizations to develop partnership opportunities;
  • Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Azerbaijani is a must. Knowledge of Russian is an asset;
  • Computer literacy: Microsoft Office, Outlook/Internet;
  • Ability to learn in a busy office: ability to work under pressure, prioritize work and demonstrate personal initiative;
  • Flexible, pro-active and enthusiastic team player with a persistent drive to deliver results;

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested persons should submit a current CV form that details their relevant work and educational experiences and cover letter stating their interests. Applications should be sent through email to  umud@iepf-ngo.org and indicate the “IEPF Internship Program” on the subject line;

No phone calls, please

 

USA students can apply YES Abroad program now – Dec 1st, 2015

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Are you interested in studying abroad and becoming a ‘Youth Ambassador’ through the YES Abroad program?


Start an application for the 2016 – 2017 academic year by clicking HERE

The YES Abroad program is part of an international movement for peace through study abroad. To study abroad in the United States on the YES program, click here. 

Funded by the U.S. Department of State, the YES Abroad program offers sixty-five full scholarships for American high school students to live with host families and study for one academic year in countries that include: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Macedonia, Malaysia, Morocco, Philippines, Senegal, Thailand, and Turkey.* The YES Abroad program is an innovative merit-based high school student exchange program between Americans and people from countries with significant Muslim populations.

To learn more about the program and our eligibility requirements, please visit www.yes-abroad.org.

Applications for the 2016 – 2017 academic program year are due on December 1, 2015.

Learn more about the program by reading student stories and visiting our social media pages:

Please feel free to contact us with any questions. We look forward to receiving your YES Abroad application!

Best Wishes,

The YES Abroad Team
yesabroad@afsusa.org
800-237-4636 x 2151

Reminder – 9/30 deadline for 2015-2016 Kakehashi Project Application, OPEN TO ALL ASIAN AMERICAN STUDENTS over 18 years old in the US

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  • Application Instructions and Deadlines

    PLEASE NOTE: You will not be able to save and resume this application once you have started. If you close the application before it has been submitted, your responses will not be recorded and you will need to start over.

    It is recommended that you compose and edit your written responses in a separate document and copy and paste them into this application. It is also advised that you gather your attachments (completedsupplemental application, copy of passport, and photo) prior to beginning this application.

    In addition to your responses on this form, a complete application will include:
    1. A completed and hand signed supplemental application.
    2. A current photo (taken within 3 months).
    3. A copy of your valid passport. If you do not have a valid passport at this time, you may submit this application without it and still be considered, but you must submit a copy of your passport no later than the dates listed below for each trip. It is highly recommended that you apply for a passport as soon as possible since it may take up to 6 weeks for routine processing. If you do not submit this information by the stated deadline, you will not be able to attend the trip.

    You will attach these files in Section 6 of this application.

    Deadlines:
    Trip 1: December 13-22, 2015
    Complete application due no later than 11:59pm EST, Wednesday, September 30, 2015.
    Copy of valid passport due no later than Wednesday, November 11, 2015.

    Trip 2: January 10-19, 2016
    Complete application due no later than 11:59pm EST, Wednesday, September 30, 2015
    Copy of valid passport due no later than Wednesday, December 9, 2015

    Trip 3: March 13-22, 2016
    Complete Application due no later than 11:59pm EST, Sunday, January 3, 2016
    Copy of valid passport due no later than Wednesday, February 10, 2016.

    If you are applying for more than one trip date, your completed application and copy of your passport will be due as of the deadlines for the earliest trip you are applying to.

2015-2016 Kakehashi Project Applications Due Next Wednesday, September 30th!

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A JACL Kakehashi Project group visits Kyoto in 2014.

Washington, D.C. – Applications for the December 13-22, 2015 and January 10-19, 2016 Kakehashi trips are due on Wednesday, September 30th!

Currently enrolled 18 to 25 year-old Japanese American and Asian American students are eligible (you do not need to be a JACL member to apply). Selected students will visit Japan on a 9-day trip sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In 2014, over 80 students traveled to Japan with the JACL Kakehashi Project, with groups visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, and Fukushima. Highlights included a tour of the Tokyo National Museum, a rice harvesting and onigiri making demonstration in the Japanese countryside, and a visit to the Imperial Palace.

Don’t miss your chance! Click here to apply to the 2015-2016 JACL Kakehashi Project today!Screen Shot 2015-09-21 at 5.42.41 PM