The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2014/15

Posted on November 11, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 December 2014
Open to: candidates holding a Master’s degree
Fellowship: an annual stipend of US$30,000, research allowance US$1,300

Description

Established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong in 2009, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong’s institutions.

Candidates who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in the following eight institutions:

City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University
Lingnan University
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Institute of Education
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The University of Hong Kong

Detailed information about the institutions and their programs find HERE.

Eligibility

Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities. Specific requirements vary by the program and institution.

Fellowship

The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$240,000 (approximately US$30,000) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approximately US$1,300) per year to each awardee for a period of up to three years. More than 230 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in the 2015/16 academic year.

Application

Eligible candidates should first make an Initial Application online HERE to obtain a HKPFS Reference Number by 1 December 2014 at Hong Kong Time 12:00:00 before submitting applications for PhD admission to their desired institutions.

After completing an initial application, applicants should submit full applications for their selected PhD programmes to the proposed institutions quoting their HKPFS Reference Number before the institutions’ deadlines, that are between 1 – 6 December 2014. Applicants may choose up to two programmes / departments at one or two institutions for PhD study under HKPFS 2015/16.

For further information visit the official website HERE.

Days Japan International Photojournalism Awards 2015

Posted on November 7, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 15 January 2015
Open to: any photographer regardless of age, occupation, gender or nationality
Prize: medals and cash prizes worth up to US$10,000

Description

The monthly photojournalism magazine DAYS JAPAN was launched in March 2004 in response to the burgeoning demand for quality reporting from the world’s many war fronts and conflicts that claim so many lives today. The world-class photographers who contribute to their publication do their work at great peril, many risking their lives for their shots. Regardless of how the photos are taken, DAYS JAPAN aims to always tell the truth from the perspective of victimized civilians and not of those exercising authority through military or other power.

They are now accepting entries for the 11th DAYS JAPAN International Photojournalism Awards contest to be held in 2015.

Eligibility

Any photographer may apply, regardless of age, occupation, gender or nationality.

Prizes

First Prize: One (1) person – Trophy and Supplementary Prize (cash prize of 1 million Yen [approx. US$10,000] and a digital camera and lens were awarded in 2014)
Second Prize: Two (2) persons – Trophy and Supplementary Prize (cash prize of 300,000 Yen [approx. US$3,000], digital cameras and lens were awarded in 2014)
Third Prize: Three (3) persons – Trophy and Supplementary Prize (cash prize of 100,000 Yen [approx. US$1,000], compact digital camera digital camera lends and so on were awarded in 2014)
Special Prize by Jury: Nine (9) persons – Trophy and Supplementary Prize (cash prize of 100,000 Yen [approx. US$1,000], digital camera lens, pentables and so on were awarded in 2014)
Public Prize: Four (4) persons – Trophy and Supplementary Prize (cash prize of 50,000 Yen [approx. US$500] RAW developing software were awarded in 2014)

Application

All works must be sent by postal delivery and arrive by 15 January 2015. Please note that all works should be declared as having “no commercial value” if sent from overseas, so as to avoid complications with customs offices. Send the works to the address:

The 11th DAYS JAPAN International Photojournalism Awards 2015
Takeuchi Building 402
1-37-19 Matsubara
Setagaya-ku
Tokyo 156-0043
Japan

Photographs must have been taken in the two-year period between January 2013 and December 2014. Submitted works may be photo essays or portfolios. Please make sure that all works include a short biography (about 100 words) of the photographer, and ensure that the application form AVAILABLE HERE includes: title of work; captions (maximum 50 words per caption); location; date of shooting; whether the originals were shot on film or taken by digital camera (if taken by digital camera, also include the file size of digital data); along with the photographer’s name, address, e-mail address and telephone number.
Please submit the photographs in digital files or prints.

For further information please contact kikaku@daysjapan.net.

Visit the official website HERE.

The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2014/15

Posted on November 7, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 December 2014 Open to: candidates holding a Master’s degree Fellowship: an annual stipend of US$30,000, research allowance US$1,300 Description Established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong in 2009, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong’s institutions. Candidates who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in the following eight institutions: City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Baptist University Lingnan University The Chinese University of Hong Kong The Hong Kong Institute of Education The Hong Kong Polytechnic University The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology The University of Hong Kong Detailed information about the institutions and their programs find HERE. Eligibility Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities. Specific requirements vary by the program and institution. Fellowship The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$240,000 (approximately US$30,000) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approximately US$1,300) per year to each awardee for a period of up to three years. More than 230 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in the 2015/16 academic year. Application Eligible candidates should first make an Initial Application online HERE to obtain a HKPFS Reference Number by 1 December 2014 at Hong Kong Time 12:00:00 before submitting applications for PhD admission to their desired institutions. After completing an initial application, applicants should submit full applications for their selected PhD programmes to the proposed institutions quoting their HKPFS Reference Number before the institutions’ deadlines, that are between 1 – 6 December 2014. Applicants may choose up to two programmes / departments at one or two institutions for PhD study under HKPFS 2015/16. For further information visit the official website HERE.

Scholarships: Boletín de Prensa IME-Becas // Press Release IME-Becas Fellowship Program

Posted on October 31, 2014 by RedFoxx

Please find attached the Press Release on the IME-Becas Fellowship Program. The Institute of Mexicans Abroad (IME) through the Consulate of Mexico in Saint Paul will present on November 20^th $103,200 in scholarship grants for Mexican or Mexican-American students in Minnesota. The eleven beneficiary institutions that will receive the award have pledged complementary funds that will increase the impact of the Program to more than $250,000 in scholarship grants that will be made available to 180 students for the 2014-2015 school cycle.

Please contact me should you have any query.

Monica

Mónica Cruz

Asuntos Comunitarios

Community Affairs

Consulado de México en Saint Paul

797 E 7th Street

Saint Paul, MN 55106

T 651.771.5494 x17

F 651.772.4419

mcruz@consulmexstpaul.com Boletín_de_Prensa_-_Press_Release

Scholarship Competition | Challenge Your Perspectives 2015

Posted on October 28, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 30 November 2014
Open to: students currently enrolled in bachelor’s program at a U.S. university or holding a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. university
Award: Full tuition fee waiver worth approx. 40,000 USD +A summer job offered by Volvo Group in 2016 in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Description

A master’s program at Chalmers University of Technology offers you the unique opportunity to turn theory into practice, challenge your perspectives, and acquire the innovation skills that make a competitive difference. It also provides you with close industry connections that give you a head-start when entering the workforce!

The competition CHALLENGE YOUR PERSPECTIVES is your chance to show that you have the engineering and business skills to join the department of TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS at CHALMERS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY.

Eligibility

The competition is open to those who meet either of the following criteria:

U.S. citizen or legal U.S. resident currently enrolled at a university, or recent bachelor’s graduate
International student currently enrolled in bachelor’s program at a U.S. university or holding a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. university

Swedish citizens are not eligible to participate in the competition, nor are non-Swedish students currently enrolled at Chalmers University eligible for participation.

In order to be eligible to claim the prize (a full tuition fee waiver), the winner needs to fulfill the enrollment requirements of Chalmers University of Technology and the specific requirements for each master’s program. The winner must be accepted into one of the four master’s programs at Chalmers’ Technology Management and Economics department, and the scholarship granted to the winning student is contingent upon his/her acceptance into their chosen program. The formal admission acceptance will be provided by University Admissions in March 2015.
NOTE: Winning the competition does not mean that admission to a master’s program is automatically guaranteed.

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or architecture, or be in their last year of studies leading to this degree.
Note: Students interested in the program in Entrepreneurship and Business Design may also apply with a bachelor’s degree in Business, Law or Design.

Awards

Full tuition fee waiver worth approx. 40,000 USD
A summer job offered by Volvo Group in 2016 in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Application

Read the competition instructions
Complete the challenge no later than November 30, 2014
If chosen as a finalist, apply to one of the four master’s programs

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: challengeyourperspectives@studentcompetitions.com.

The official web-page.

Volunteer Abroad Program

Posted on October 28, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 31 October 2014
Open to: participants from Azerbaijan

Description

Annually more than 100 students participate in exchange programs held by AIESEC Azerbaijan

As the upcoming Volunteer Abroad Program – Global Citizen will happen during autumn and winter, it is an ideal opportunity for recent university graduates and extramural students.

The internship programs include interesting and colorful projects organized by a team of young people from all over the world. The duration of these internship programs is 6 weeks. The intented projects for fall and winter will be held in Turkey, Bulgaria, Crotia and Slovakia. 11 projects will be held in Turkey are already known. Among these projects are “Break Up The Barriers” project which aim to work with children and youth and “NGO Consult” project which description to help NGO’s improvement. Projects begining dates are December and January.

The internship program mainly covers the accomodation and food expences (1 to 3 times a day, depending on the project). Flight ticket and visa expences have to be covered by the participant.

You can download the online application form from www.aiesec.az

For more questions please contact rufat.dashdamirov@aiesec.net

Please mention your the university you have graduated from or currently studing at .

Deadline to apply: October 31th

Scholarship Competition | Challenge Your Perspectives 2015

Posted on October 25, 2014 by RedFoxx

Description

Eligibility

The competition is open to those who meet either of the following criteria:

U.S. citizen or legal U.S. resident currently enrolled at a university, or recent bachelor’s graduate
International student currently enrolled in bachelor’s program at a U.S. university or holding a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. university

Swedish citizens are not eligible to participate in the competition, nor are non-Swedish students currently enrolled at Chalmers University eligible for participation.

Awards

Full tuition fee waiver worth approx. 40,000 USD
A summer job offered by Volvo Group in 2016 in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Application

Read the competition instructions
Complete the challenge no later than November 30, 2014
If chosen as a finalist, apply to one of the four master’s programs

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: challengeyourperspectives@studentcompetitions.com.

The official web-page.

International Conference on “European and Eurasian migration system: similarities and ” in Russia

Posted on October 21, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 5 November 2014
Open to: international scholars, teachers, doctoral students, graduate students, undergraduates of universities, students, representatives of the regional and federal authorities
Venue: 11-12 December 2014 at Kazan Federal University, Russia

Description

We kindly invite you to take part in the International scientific-practical conference “European and Eurasian migration system: similarities and differences of legal regulation”, which will be held on 11-12 December 2014 at Kazan Federal University.
This International conference seeks to address the urgent issues of modern science and practice in the field of migration:

what are the main features of European and Eurasian migration systems?
How do the two systems interact with each other?
how migration processes are regulated in the framework of regional organizations in Europe and the former Soviet Union: such as in the EU, the CIS and EurAsEC?
what are similarities and differences in the legal regulation of the two migration systems?
what are the trends and prospects for the legal regulation of migration processes in the European Union and in the Eurasian area?

The conference will be conducted by the Department for International and European Law of the Law Faculty, the Centre of the European Union VOICES, the Institute for the Comparative Studies of Modernity, Kazan Federal University.

The conference is structured around the following areas:

The Existence of independent European and Eurasian migration system within the concept of migration systems;
Points of contact between European and Eurasian migration systems: the impact of the migration policies of the former Soviet Union and the European Union;
International legal regulation of migration to the EU, the CIS and EurAsEC: similarities and differences;
Features of migration regulation in the context of EU enlargement;
Problems of migration control in border areas;
Ensuring the rights of refugees, migrant workers and other workers in different countries of the EU, the CIS and EurAsEC;
Trends and perspectives of legal regulation of migration processes in the framework of European and Eurasian migration systems.

Eligibility

The conference brings together early career researchers and established scholars and practitioners in the field of migration, law and social policy and we invite international scholars, teachers, doctoral students, graduate students, undergraduates of universities, students, representatives of the regional and federal authorities to apply to attend.

Costs

Some participants can get a full or partial compensation for accommodation and travel to attend a conference.

Application

For participation in the conference, we ask you before November 5 to send:

The application;
Abstracts (in Rus.or English. Lang.) No more than 400 words;
CV of not more than 3 pages. with a list of the most significant publications.

Application for a conference (to be completed in Russian and English):

Full name.
Occupation.
Science degree, title.
Paper title.
Is there a need for reimbursement of expenses related to the participation in the conference?

– Payment of accommodation (price not indicated)
– Travel costs (please specify the approximate cost, mode of transport and the route).

Participation and abstracts sent to the Organizing Committee in electronic form at: conf.migrationlaw@gmail.com. Following the conference, planned to publish materials.
If you have any questions please contact the Organizing Committee by e-mail: conf.migrationlaw@gmail.com or the Department for International and European Law at +7 (843) 233-71-01 or by fax +7 (843) 238- 79-11 (contact person – Davletgildeev Rustem).

Organizing Committee

The event was partially funded by the European Union. This information does not reflect the official position of the European Commission

Think-Eat-Save Student Challenge

Posted on October 21, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 16 November 2014
Open to: all students at the secondary and university levels from any school worldwide
Award: up to US$ 5,000

Description

Check out your pantry or your fridge and imagine just throwing away one third of all the food that is in there. Imagine throwing away one third of the food in your shopping cart after paying for it. Or picture all those lunch trays at your school and imagine one third of them being wasted. Food waste is a massive global problem that has negative humanitarian, environmental and financial implications and schools are a huge part of this story. For instance, in England, schools throw out some 123,000 tonnes of food a year, costing around £250 million a year. If you are an American student, you are responsible for 67 pounds of discarded lunch waste every school year.

Think-eat-save Student Challenge is calling all food waste warriors in high schools and universities worldwide to fight food waste and compete for thousands of dollars of prizes. Your task is to uncover how much food gets wasted in your schools, organize a team and take action to reduce food waste. Take action by launching a team project that will prevent or reduce food waste. Raise awareness among students and teachers to stop wasting food. Spread the word to all your friends on your social media networks. If they choose your project, your team or school will receive a cash prize to further support your initiative.

Eligibility

This competition is open to all students at the secondary and university levels from any school worldwide. To participate, students must undertake an activity or a project that will address any of the following:

Assess the level of food waste that is generated by the school and identify/understand the causes of this;
Generate an idea or ideas for eliminating or reducing food waste in their schools (for example, better planning, preparation, storage, consumption of the food in their cafeterias; recycling or redistribution of left-overs; etc.) and undertaking a project to implement at least one of these;
Raise awareness in their schools or communities on the issue of food waste and why it should be reduced and eventually eliminated.

Award

Three winning projects will be selected and will receive cash prizes as follow:

First place: US$ 5,000;
Second place: US$ 3,000;
Third place: US$ 2,000;

Application

You can start your application by registering on the official website by clicking the “dig in” option. Once you have undertaken your chosen project or activity, come back to your account and report on the results of your action for evaluation. The deadline to take the challenge is 16 November, 2014.

For more information please visit the official webpage.

The Rockefeller Foundation’s Bellagio Residency Program

Posted on October 17, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 December 2014
Open to: scholars from all disciplines
Fellowship: Room, board and limited travel assistance

Description

The Bellagio Resident Fellows program offers a serene setting conducive to focused, goal-oriented work, and the unparalleled opportunity to establish new connections with fellow residents from a stimulating array of disciplines and geographies. The combination of uninterrupted, individual time during the day and evenings spent with innovative leaders, writers, and artists from a wide array of fields advances fellows’ current projects and stimulates creative approaches to future work. This community generates new knowledge to solve some of the most complex issues facing our world and creates art that inspires reflection, understanding, and imagination. The Bellagio Center is located in Northern Italy between Lake Como and Lake Lecco in the town of Bellagio. The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center’s mission is to promote innovation and identify impact-oriented solutions to critical global problems. The Center, through conferences and residency programs, supports the work of scholars, artists, thought leaders, policymakers and practitioners who share in the Foundation’s pioneering mission to promote the well-being of humanity.

Eligibility

Residencies are open to university or think-thank based academics in all disciplines, creative artists, journalists, as well as policymakers and practitioners from the governmental and non-profit sectors. We bring together a broad, stimulating mix of disciplines and fields within the Bellagio Community. We have a strong interest in applications that align with the Foundation’s core issue areas: Advance Health, Revalue Ecosystems, Secure Livelihoods, and Transform Cities, but projects from all fields are welcomed.

The Center accepts individuals as well as collaborative residencies for teams of two to four people working on the same project. Residencies are typically four weeks in length.

For those who have previously applied or had previous residencies, there is a maximum limit of three applications and a maximum limit of two residencies. Previous residents and spouses must wait a minimum of five years before applying.

Fellowship

Room and board are provided to all residents and their spouses/partners. Airfare is not included in the residency program; however, the foundation does have a limited travel assistance program based on the income of invited residents.

Application

Applications must be completed online in English and submitted by the published deadline. Applicants who have trouble accessing the online form may contact program staff at bellagio_res@iie.org to discuss alternative ways to submit the application.

The application guidelines can be found – HERE

The online application form can be found – HERE

The deadline is December 1, 2014 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

This application round is for a possible residency date between August 18, 2015 and November 26, 2015.

For further information visit the official call.