Community Leadership: Leading Change for Organization Renewal

Posted on September 21, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 21 October 2016
Open to: High school, college, and university students
Venue: 24 – 26 October 2016 at Sunway Unversity, Malaysia

Description

This 5-day leadership program is designed to help working professionals create and develop sustainable solutions for renewal and regenerationat the workplace, and for their communities. Using leadership frameworks taught at professional graduate schools at Harvard Universityparticipants will be guided on how to channel change from within, develop a personal and professional leadership style to take on, at a point in time, positions of greater influence.

Eligibility

High school, college, and university students.

Benefits

Be exposed to Harvard’s state-of-art talent training schemes
Achieve self-discovery, personal growth, and self-reliance
Generate ground-breaking ideas and strong-guiding principlesLearn fundamental concepts on problem solving strategy
Create a workplace culture of entrepreneurship and innovation

Application

In order to apply to this program, you’ll have to register an account with Center of Asia Leadership to manage and maintain your information. If you already have an existing account with us, please sign in here instead.

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, write to: cali@asialeadership.org.

The official web-page.

Call for Applications “A New NATO for New Challenges? ” in Berlin, Germany

Posted on September 7, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 18 September 2016
Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 35 years old,from all NATO and Partnership for Peace (PfP) countries
Venue: 12 – 14 November 2016 in Berlin, Germany

Description

On November 14, the German Atlantic Association, the Federal Academy for Security Policy, and the Embassy of the United Kingdom in Berlin co-host an international conference in Berlin addressing the outcomes of the NATO Summit in Warsaw 2016 against the background of rapid changes in the alliance’s security environment. Supported by the Press and Information Office of the Federal Government and NATO, high-ranking politicians, diplomats, military officials, and representatives from academia and civil society, will discuss the implementation process as well as future challenges to the alliance.

In order to foster the understanding of security politics, to establish an international dialogue among the younger generation, and to connect emerging leaders from NATO member and partner countries with senior decision-makers, YATA Germany will host a seminar from 12 – 14 November 2016 focusing on key issues of transatlantic security. In an open and competitive call for panels, the members of YATA Germany chose three topics on the basis of their ideas and expectations through the lens of NATO’s future:

✅ “How to deter digital warriors? NATO and the cyberspace”

✅ “In for the long run? NATO’s future role in crisis management”

✅ “Enlargement, enablement, entrapment? NATO’s future approach to cooperative security”

To each session, senior political and military experts will be invited to discuss with the group the ideas and recommendations of young scholars and experts in the field.

Given the special location of the conference, we are happy to provide our guests with an exclusive tour of the German capital on November 12. All NATO’s Future seminar participants will also participate in the main conference “NATO 4.0 – A new NATO for new Challenges?” on November 14 at the Hotel Adlon Kempinski, including the closing reception at the Embassy of the United Kingdom in Berlin.

Eligibility

Students with an academic background in International Relations and Security Studies and young professionals who have begun a career in a related field
Between 18 and 35 years of age
NATO or PfP country citizenship
Past experience and/or studies relating to: security or defense policy; democratic transitions; international law; humanitarian issues; or any other fields of relevance to the transatlantic partnership.
Working knowledge of English (German is not mandatory)

Costs

💡 There is no participation fee for the seminar. YATA Germany will offer travel reimbursements of up to €100/€200 (national/international), provided that participants will choose affordable travel options. We will also provide accommodation in central Berlin from November 12 to 15.

Application

For any further questions and information, get in touch with us via yata.ger@gmail.com

The official web-page.

Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders Awards 2016: Call for Applications

Posted on September 7, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 10 October 2016

Open to: Local independent NGOs undertaking peacebuilding work

Prize: $10,000

DESCRIPTION
Are you a peacebuilder? Would international recognition and a $10,000 prize help your organisation make a bigger impact? Apply today for the annual Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders awards.

Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders are the global awards for local peacebuilding run by Peace Direct. Awarded annually, they offer international recognition for grassroots peace activists in conflict-affected countries worldwide.

Since Peace Direct was set up a decade ago, it’s been our mission to support and showcase the variety and scale of peacebuilding led by local people around the world. We support 11 organisations in nine countries and have profiled over 1,300 organisations through our flagship website, Insight on Conflict.

Now, we are launching our fourth Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders awards to showcase the best locally led peacebuilding organisations across the world. This year’s awards are being run in association with Alliance for Peacebuilding. Entrants will need to show how they are making communities more peaceful, or breaking the cycle of violence. A jury of international peacebuilding experts will select the winning entries.

There will be three winning entries. Each winning entry will receive:

· $10,000 prize funding for peacebuilding activities.

· Promotion of their work online, including on the Insight on Conflict and Peace Direct websites and newsletters

ELIGIBILITY

There is no geographical restriction on applications. In order to be eligible to enter, you must:

· Be undertaking peacebuilding work: your organisation will be either a peacebuilding organisation or have peacebuilding as a substantial element of your work.

· Be locally based: your organisation must be based in the country/communities where your work will be done. Your organisation should be an independent organisation, not an incountry or satellite organisation of an international NGO.

· Be working, or planning to work, in at least one of the following thematic areas: women-led peacebuilding; environmental peacebuilding; or interreligious peacebuilding.

HOW TO ENTER

Application forms, guidance notes and full terms and conditions can be found on our website:

http://www.peacedirect.org/tp

Applications will be accepted until 15.00 GMT on 10 October 2016. We strongly recommend early entry. Applications can be submitted in English, French or Spanish.

ABOUT US

Peace Direct is a UK based charity that works with local people to stop violence and build sustainable peace in conflict affected countries around the world.

For further information on the awards, please visit the website or email us at: awards@peacedirect.org

International Day of Peace Video Campaign

Posted on September 6, 2016 by RedFoxx

The Global Peace Foundation commemorates the International Day of Peace each year.

This year we are hosting a video campaign as a global pledge for peace. Videos submissions have a chance to be showcased at the International Day of Peace event at the United Nations in New York and the Amazing the Space event in Northern Ireland.

This year Global Peace Foundation has partnered to host two signature events supporting the International Day of Pece.

In Northern Ireland, GPF is a partner in “Amazing the Space,” a event gathering 3,500 youth to celebrate their role in peacemaking.

In the United States, GFP is a partner in Tomorrow Together, a broad-based coalition of organizations encouraging Americans to commemorate “September 11 Day of Remembrance and Service” in a show of national unity through good deeds and service. Global Peace Foundation is promoting an 11-day service campaign starting on 9/11 to 9/21 the International Day of Peace.

Video Campaign Details:

This video campaign is open to all young people under the age of 25.
Video messages should be approximately 1 minute in length.
The language required is English for screening in Ireland and the UN.
Deadlines:
- All video submissions are due by September 10, 2016, 2:00 PM USA EST (UTC -05:00).

Harvard Model Congress Asia 2017, Hong Kong, China

Posted on August 29, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 19 September 2016
Open to: international high school students
Venue: 5-8 January 2017, Hong Kong, China

Description

Harvard Model Congress Asia is a global conference where international high school students learn and experience government while playing the roles of officials in the United States government and several international political bodies. HMC Asia strives to educate and foster the next generation of global leaders by offering a truly interactive program, featuring one-on-one communication with Harvard students, debate on pressing global issues, and cross-cultural connections among delegates from throughout Asia and around the world.

Students from more than twenty nations converge at the conference and work together to address challenges facing governments across the world. At HMCA students discuss contemporary political issues, draft policy, report news stories, and decide court cases, all under the guidance of Harvard University students. HMC Asia is an officially recognized and wholly student-run organization at Harvard College. HMCA teaches students about government and international relations by providing insights into pressing global issues and by offering a forum to discuss possible solutions. HMCA’s staff of talented Harvard undergraduate students, selected after a competitive application process, strives to encourage a passion for government and international relations by simulating international organizations and the United States government.

Eligibility

International high school students, next generation of global leaders.

Costs

Delegate Fee: USD 295/person;
For HMCA 2017, both full scholarships (covers delegate fee, lodging, and transportation costs) and partial scholarships (covers delegate fee) will be awarded to support delegates for whom financial need would be a barrier to attendance;
Harvard Model Congress relies on student participant fees to cover all of our costs, which range from staff transportation to printed materials. The delegate fee includes all aspects of the conference (with the exception of hotel accommodations and meals), as well as an HMC Asia 2017 T-shirt. This fee must be paid for each delegate who is attending the conference. Delegate fees must be paid within 2 weeks of registering for the conference. Roles will not be assigned until the delegate fee is paid.

Application

All scholarship application materials must be submitted by Monday, 19 September 2016 at noon (12:00PM) Eastern Standard Time.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Director of Scholarships and Outreach, Andrew O’Donohue, at scholarships@hmcasia.org.

For more information, please check out the official website.

The 2016 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security

Posted on August 29, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 30 September 2016
Open to: a project or body of work by any individual, or group of individuals, or organisation, (from private or public sectors)
Prize: a cash award of CHF 10,000, as well as a ceremonial awards dinner in Geneva, including all travel and accommodation expenses covered by the GCSP.

Description

In 2015, under the umbrella of its Creativity and Innovation Initiative, the GCSP and its Geopolitics and Global Futures Programme established a prize in order to recognise deserving individuals or organisations that have an innovative approach to addressing international security challenges.

The prize is designed to reach across all relevant disciplines and fields. It seeks to reward the most inspiring, innovative and ground-breaking contribution of the year, whether this comes in the form of an initiative, invention, research publication, or organisation.

The prize consists of a cash award of CHF 10’000, a ceremonial awards dinner in Geneva, and all travel expenses for the winner.

The 1st GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security was awarded on 26 November 2015 to a project entitled “Improve the Protection of Children in Conflict – Expanding the function of the ‘Children and Armed Conflict Mobile Application’ towards MRM practitioners in the field”.

Eligibility

The prize is awarded for a project or body of work by any individual, or group of individuals, or organisation, (from private or public sectors) which contributes to global security, and has been submitted for consideration according to these rules and regulations. No more than one submission per applicant is allowed.
Submissions may come from any country, but the project should go beyond national borders in its reach or thinking

Prize

The Prize is CHF 10’000 in cash, and no equivalent or alternative will be provided. The prize will be awarded to the winner at a Gala Dinner ceremony in Geneva. In addition to the prize, all travel to, and attendance at the Gala Dinner, will be paid by the GCSP. Travel includes, where applicable, standard or economy-class round-trip air travel to Geneva from the nearest international airport, and overnight accommodation. This applies to the winner, or a representative of the winning individual or group. Travel will be organised and paid for by the organisers in coordination with the winner, who agrees to provide the relevant personal details necessary for organising such travel.

Application

Applications will be evaluated by a panel of judges – senior practitioners from international organisations, governments and the private sector. The panel will be co-chaired by the GCSP director, Ambassador Christian Dussey, and the Head of the Geopolitics and Global Futures Programme, Professor Nayef Al-Rodhan. The winner will be announced at an award ceremony held in Geneva on 17 November 2016.

Please visit www.gcsp.ch to read the Prize rules and regulations and fill out the online Application form. The deadline for full submissions, which must be sent to innovation.prize@gcsp.ch, is 30 September 2016.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: innovation.prize@gcsp.ch.

The official web-page.

UNIDO’s 50th Anniversary Global Start-up Business Plan Contest

Posted on August 28, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 23 September 2016
Open to: potential and existing entrepreneur(s), aged between 18-35, with a new business idea or startup in an early stage
Award: 1st Place 15,000 USD / 2nd Place 10,000 USD / 3rd Place 5,000 USD

Description

The Global Start-up Business Plan Competition (GSBPC) aims to stimulate and unleash the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation among aspiring and existing entrepreneurs with ideas that contribute to their personal economic benefit and towards developing their communities.

The main points to focus on are:

The business idea – uniqueness, viability, relevance;
The product and services – description, impact, market need;
Competitor analysis – description, opportunities;
Target market – definition;
Marketing plan – nature, relevance, objectives;
Start-up costs and financials.

The three participants or teams with the best business plans will be invited to attend the prize-winners’ event in Vienna on 21 to 25 November 2016, during the celebration of UNIDO’s 50th Anniversary.

Eligibility

Participants must be aged between 18 and 35;
Entrepreneurs with a new business idea;
An existing entrepreneur(s) with a startup in its early stages;
Participants must use the Business Plan Template;
Individuals or teams of maximum 3 members;
Applications must be completed in English.

Award

The winner will receive the following start-up capital:

1st Place: 15,000 USD;
2nd Place: 10,000 USD;
3rd Place: 5,000 USD.

All three winners will additionally be rewarded with:

A UNIDO certificate;
Increased visibility for their start-up;
A round-trip from home country to the UNIDO Headquarters in Vienna, Austria;
Accommodation and health insurance in Vienna (from the 21 to 25 November 2016).

Application

A number of criteria will be used to assess the applications. It is important to adequately address each of these factors, in order to successfully present a well-rounded business plan. Further details are available in the Business Plan Template.

Applications must either be submitted through AICEI’s registration form website or via email: business-plan@unido.org

For more information on the competition, please see the competition flyer.

The Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS) for Foreign Students in Malaysia, 2016-2017

Posted on August 28, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 15 September 2016
Open to: International students
Scholarship: Air tickets; An approved tuition fees; Monthly maintenance allowance; Annual grant for books and internal travel; Medical / Health Insurance; nstallation and Termination grant ; Thesis allowance ; Visa

Description

The Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract the best brain from around the world to pursue advanced academic studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to support Malaysian Government’s effort to attract, motivate and retain talented human capital from abroad.

Talented international students with excellent academic records and outstanding co-curricular backgrounds are welcomed to apply for this scholarship and further their studies in any selected and well-established Malaysian public and private universities. This scholarship is divided into two (2) categories of study: Postgraduate and Post-doctoral Studies.

Applicants must be obtained a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours) or a CGPA of 3.5/4.0at Bachelor Degree Level for Masters Degree applicants and for PhD candidates must possess CGPA 3.5/4.0 or very good result at Masters degree level in a similar field of intended PhD study.

Eligibility

· To be eligible for Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS), applicants must fit the following criteria:-

Not be more than 40 years (Postgraduate) and 45 years (Post-doctoral) of age during application.
Obtained a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours) or a CGPA of 3.5/4.0at Bachelor Degree Level for Masters Degree applicants and for PhD candidates must possess CGPA 3.5/4.0 or very good result at Masters degree level in a similar field of intended PhD study. In addition, for post-doctoral programme, the selection will be evaluated based on the number of books produced, refereed/non refereed journals, portfolio and patent copyright. The Post-Doctoral candidate must have excellent reputation in research and possesses knowledge related to the research to be carried out.
Took one of the following English Language Proficiency Test not more than two years before the date of application. The list of tests and minimum scores required:
1. IELTS Academic Test with a score of at least 6.5; or
2. TOEFL paper-based test with a score of at least 580 or computer-based test with a score of at least 230 or internet-based test with a score at least 92.
In excellent health condition and certified by a Certified Doctor/Medical Professional. The cost of medical examination is to be borne by the applicants.
Wrote a proposal that is relevant to the field of studies.
Has applied for and gained admission to postgraduate and post-doctoral studies in Malaysia (conditional letters of offer will be accepted at the time of application or has a confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with the Universities in Malaysia).

Scholarship

Each scholarship consists of:

Air tickets from recipient’s capital city to Malaysia
An approved tuition fees
Monthly maintenance allowance
Annual grant for books and internal travel
Medical / Health Insurance
Installation and Termination grant
Thesis allowance
Visa

Application

Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:-

High-level academic achievement
The quality of the research proposal and its potential contribution towards advancement of technology and human well-being.
Excellent communication, writing and reading skills in English Language

Application deadline is September 15, 2016.

In order to apply, register HERE.

Applications will be download form below:-

For further enquiries, please contact us:: international@mohe.gov.my.

The official web-page.

Akademie Schloss Solitude Residency Program for 2017–2019

Posted on August 23, 2016 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 30 November 2016
Open to: persons up to 35 or if older who have completed a university or college degree within the past five years
Fellowship: stipend amounting to EUR 1,150 monthly and a combined apartment / studio plus many benefits

Description

Akademie Schloss Solitude is granting Approx. 70 Residental Fellowships of 3-12 months in duration. More than 1.300 artists from more than 120 countries have developed and advanced projects at the Akademie since its opening in 1990, creating a close-knit, global network of Solitude alumni that expands from year to year.

International artists are invited to apply from the following disciplines: Architecture (design, landscape architecture, urban planning), Visual Arts (including performance art), Performing Arts (stage design, dramatic texts, dramaturgy, musical theater, performance, direction, drama, dance), Design (fashion, costume, product and furniture design, visual communication), Literature (essay, criticism, poetry, prose, translation), Music/Sound (interpretation, sound installation, sound performance, composition), Time-based Media (including video, video installation, documentary and fiction film) and Web-based Media (web design, web development/coding, web art and digital journalism). Furthermore, scholars, scientists and professionals from the disciplines of the Humanities, Social Sciences(Culture and Geopolitics), Economy/Economics (Urban Policy) and History (its practices of writing and politics in the contemporary).

The responsible specialist jurors make decisions on the allocation and the duration of the fellowships. Fellowships are granted for three to twelve months. One of the following three languages is assumed: German, English or French.

Eligibility

Persons up to 35 or if older who have completed a university or college degree within the past five years;
Several fellowships are also awarded regardless of the applicant’s age.

Fellowship

The fellowship includes the following:

A combined apartment / studio, furnished with electricity, water and heat free of charge;
A stipend amounting to EUR 1,150 monthly (plus one-time expenses incurred by the fellowship holder travelling to and from Stuttgart from his or her primary place of residence). The Akademie may also offer additional financial supplements, depending on its respective budget situation;
A supplement for so-called double housekeeping (subsidy for apartment or studio costs); freight cost subsidy for the transport of materials, tools and instruments to and from Stuttgart; a project promotion subsidy and a one-time materials subsidy; in the case of non-German guests (from non EU-countries), assumption of part of their health insurance expenses;
The use of the workshops owned by Akademie Schloss Solitude under the supervision of the technical director, are free of charge for fellowship holders.

Application

The next application round/call for applications for fellowships from 2017–2019 will take place from 1 September 2016 to 30 November 2016. Within this time frame only, applicants will be able to register on the application website and download the application form.

The link to the application website will be posted on the frontpage of the Solitude website as from 1 September 2016.

General information about the residency program of Akademie Schloss Solitude can be found under Residency.

Questions will only be answered by e-mail at apply@akademie-solitude.de

For more information, please visit the official website.

2016 Training Course on Business & Diplomacy in Warsaw, Poland

Posted on August 23, 2016 by RedFoxx

The European Academy of Diplomacy (EAD) is offering a five-day course on Business & Diplomacy. The program is designed for university students, young professionals and academia representatives who wish to advance their internationally-minded careers.

It aims to refine the skill-set, specific knowledge, and genuine experience in the growing field of lobbying and economic diplomacy. By combining intensive lectures and training modules with detailed analysis of current trade issues, the course offers a platform to engage with economic, political, legal, and cultural lenses.

Program Overview

Course: Business & Diplomacy
Location: Warsaw, Poland
Dates: 26 – 30 September 2016
Language: English
More Information: http://diplomats.pl/course/economic-diplomacy/

Curriculum

EU Lobbying

EU Institutions and decision making process
EU scene: stakeholders and decision makers
Lobbying tools and strategies
Communication in lobbying

Trainer: Mr. Daniel Gueguen
Founder of Strategy and Lobbying at PACT European Affairs; 40 years of experience in EU public affairs; Founder of CLAN Public Affairs and the European Training Institute; Former Director General of the European Sugar Manufacturers; Former Secretary General of COPA-COGECA.

Business Negotiations

Theoretical introduction
Full day of case study based simulations

Trainer: Dr. Ilona Hunek
Assistant Professor at Koźmiński University ; active researcher and lecturer focusing on human issues in various organizations; coach and specialist in strategic and international negotiations, conflict resolution and diversity management.

Economic Diplomacy

Intersections of business and diplomacy
Introduction to economic diplomacy
Domestic and external decision making
Trade agreements (TTIP/TTP)
Main trade blocks and organizations (WTO, OECD)

Trainers:There are various trainers involved in this module, includingDr. WiesławKarsz:
Polish specialist in economic diplomacy, serving the Polish trade envoy to the WTO in 2003-9; Deputy head of the Polish Permanent Representation to the OECD in 2012-2014; International trade expert; Former panelist in WTO’s dispute settlements; Professor for Law & Economics and Jurisprudence at the University of Lodz)

Online Application Process:
http://diplomats.pl/business-diplomacy/
Registration Fee

-390 € without accommodation

-610 € with accommodation
-All participants are expected to arrange their own travel and visas if necessary.

For more information, please visit :http://diplomats.pl/ or contact

EAD International Programs Coordinator
Joanna Jasińska
jjasinska@diplomats.pl