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2015 Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development ($USD150,000 Prize)

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Application Deadline: November 30th 2015

The Islamic Development Bank established the IDB Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development in 2006 to draw international attention to the vital role women play in developing their communities and the world.

The Prize aims to RECOGNIZE, ENCOURAGE, INSPIRE and REWARD women’s participation in the socio-economic development process.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for the Prize, organizations must meet the following requirements:
• Be legally registered and work in the IDB member countries or Muslim communities in non-member countries.
• Be a not-for-profit institution.
• Have women in the decision-making level of the organization.
• Hold values and principles and run operations that do not conflic
t with those of the IDB.
• Support projects/activities that have clearly helped to improve women’s participation in the decision-making process in
water resources management.
• Be nominated by an independent organization
Theme and Topics
In order to highlight various issues shaping our world and their specific effects on women, the theme of the Prize varies each year and is further specified into topics for the individual and organization categories.The Theme for the 1436H/2015G Prize is “WOMEN’S CONTRIBUTION TO WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.” Award
The Prize consists of two cash awards;
a) U.S. $ 50,000 for a woman or a group of women
b) U.S. $ 100,000 for an organization
The Prize is awarded during the Annual Meeting of the IDB Board of Governors.Criteria
The general criteria applied in selecting and assessing nominations for the Prize for both individuals and organizations include the following:

Impact
Individuals and organizations nominated should exhibit projects that have contributed to the improvement of the socio-economic status of women and helped them to build their capacities.

Creativity
Individuals and organizations nominated should have projects/activities that are outstanding, innovative and unique

Outreach
Individuals and organizations nominated should have mechanisms for extending their projects/activities to surrounding areas to ensure their services are offered to as many women as possible.

SELF NOMINATIONS OR NOMINATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS OR BY IDB STAFF WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
To Nominate or Request Information, Please Contact;

Capacity Development Department
Islamic Development Bank
P.O. Box 5925 Jeddah 21432
Saudi Arabia
Tel: +966 12 646-6787/6722
Fax: +966 12 646-7828
Email: [email protected]

How to Apply

BROCHURE    Arabic – English
Application Form for ORGANIZATIONS   Arabic – English

Application Form for INDIVIDUALS    Arabic – English

 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development.

 

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2015 Hewlett Packard (HP) International Sales Graduate Program in Prague,Czech Republic.

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Application Deadline: Ongoing

Job – Sales
Primary Location – Europe-Middle East-Africa
Schedule – Full-time
Shift – Day Job
Travel – Yes, 100 % of the Time

Are you looking for a career in Sales within an international corporation?

HP is now offering the chance of a lifetime! The Sales Graduate program offers you the opportunity to live and work in Prague, with colleagues from various countries in Europe & Middle East & Africa. You will receive exceptional training in Sales during 2 years with opportunities to grow into a sales professional in the fascinating world of IT. Peaked your interest?

Qualifications

Education and Experience required: 

  • A Bachelor or Master degree in business studies
  • Experience or proven interest in sales through extracurricular activities, jobs or internships
  • Interest in Technology or corporate environment

 Knowledge and Skills Required:

  • Project management skills
  • Able to direct or coordinate selling activities on complex sales.
  • Hunter profile: consistently demonstrate proactive activities within accounts to uncover new business and take ownership for new opportunities.
  • Able to clearly articulate HP value propositions and solution discussions with customer.
  • Ability to take on more complex accounts and direct and global engagements.
  • Strong presentation and communication skills at business manager level.
  • Potential to grow within a global company
  • Internationally oriented
  • Proficiency in native language & fluency in English

 

  • In this sales program you will start by building a client portfolio in an assigned territory/ account by proactively selling products, services, supplies to installed base and through “cold calling” in support of company promotion and upgrade campaigns.
  • It is a complex sales with Multi-product/service and integrated solutions.
  • You will identify emerging market trends and opportunities, lead new market penetration campaigns and execute campaign follow-up.
  • Being responsible for pipeline, forecast and lead management you aggressively review account activities in pursuit of new business or up-selling opportunities.
  • Analyze client industry and competitive research and information to facilitate rich client dialogue and demonstrate breadth and depth of knowledge to position and map HP capabilities that align to client business objectives and initiatives.
  • In this position you drive integrated planning and coordinated sales execution.
  • Interface and build strong professional relationships with a highly diverse set of functions and buyers at all levels within customer organization, including highest levels of key IT and business executives.

Benefits:

  • A great opportunity to start your sales career in corporate environment in IT
    International work experience
  • A 2 year HP contract
  • Competitive salary
  • Attractive local employe benefits (attractive salesplan, insurance, mealvouchers etc)
    1 return flight per year
    2 weeks lodging at arrival

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the HP International Sales Graduate Program in Prague,Czech Republic. 

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2015 MOFCOM Scholarship for study in the People’s Republic of China

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Application Deadline:15th June 2015.

MOFCOM Scholarship is set up by Ministry of Commerce of People’s Republic of China to further strengthen the communication and cooperation between China and other countries as well as to develop talents for developing countries.

Starting from 2015, MOFCOM Scholarship mainly sponsors the young and the middle-aged talents from recipient countries to pursue their postgraduate degree education in China and entrusts China Scholarship Council to administer the Scholarship.

What:

MOFCOM Scholarship supports Master’s program for 2-3 years or PhD program for 3-4 years. Scholarship winners must register for English-taught program if such program is available. When only Chinese-taught program is available, students should take Chinese language training courses for one to two years before moving on to their degree study.

Eligibility:

To be eligible, applicants must:

-be a citizen of a country other than the People’s Republic of China, and be in good health;

-be a bachelor’s degree holder when applying for master’s program;

-be a master’s degree holder when applying for doctoral program;

-be under the age of 45 when applying;

-have sufficient English or Chinese proficiency which meets the academic requirements of the program.

Scholarship Worth:

-tuition waiver;

-on-campus accommodation;

-stipend:

3000RMB per month per master student,

3500RMB per month per PhD student;

-medical insurance

-one-time round-trip international air tickets

Application Documents:

1. Application Form for MOFCOM Scholarship;

Ensure you have both submitted it online and printed the hard copy via www.csc.edu.cn/laihua or www.campuschina.org

For more application instructions, please check Attachment I.

2. Photocopy of highest diploma;

3. Photocopy of academic transcripts;

4. A Study Plan or Research Proposal with a minimum of 400 words;

5. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form;

Admission :

Scholarship winners will get the admission package from ECCO of the Chinese Embassy by the end of August, 2015, and must register at the host university before the deadline which is usually September, 2015.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the MOFCOM Scholarship for study in CHINA

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2015 Carl Duisberg Scholarships for Medical Students to study in Germany

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Application Deadline: 10th July 2015

The Carl Duisberg scholarship supports medical students in their advanced study period. Preference is given to study plans that focus on projects related to the fields of human and veterinary medicine, medical sciences, medical engineering, public Health and health economics.

The Carl Duisberg Scholarship is open to students of or young professionals with up to two years work experience in:

  • Human and veterinary medicine
  • Medical sciences, medical engineering
  • Public Health
  • Health economics

Requirements:

  • Applicants should demonstrate a pioneering spirit for science and society, above-average study grades, a high level of motivation and a compelling individual project idea.
  • The scholarship can be used for special study courses, individual laboratory assignments, summer schools, research classes, internships, or Master’s or PhD theses.
  • Scholarships are granted exclusively to students from German-speaking countries wishing to study abroad, or to foreign students who are interested in a study project in Germany.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the  Carl Duisberg Scholarship

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2015 UN Human Rights Commission Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent, Geneva Switzerland

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Application Deadline: July 1st 2015

The Fellowship will be held from 2 to 20 November 2015 in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent provides the participants with an intensive learning opportunity to deepen their understanding of the United Nations human rights system, instruments and mechanisms, with a focus on issues of particular relevance to people of African descent.

The Fellowship Programme will allow the participants to better contribute to the protection and promotion of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of people of African descent in their respective countries.

The first Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent was launched by the Anti-Racial Discrimination Section of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in 2011 in the context of the International Year for People of African Descent.

In the framework of the Programme of Activities for the Implementation of the International Decade for People of African Descent, this year the programme will coincide with the first session of the UN Forum for People of African Descent. This will enable the fellows to attend and contribute to the work of the secretariat of the Forum and to the Forum itself.

Eligibility Requirements

  • The candidate must be an individual of African descent living in the Diaspora.
  • The candidate must have a minimum of 4 years of work experience related to the rights of People of African Descent.
  • The candidate needs to have sufficient command of the English language to be able to participate fully in the programme.
  • The candidate has to submit a letter of support from an organization working on issues related to People of African Descent or minority rights.
  • The candidates must be available to attend the full duration of the programme. The selected fellows will be expected to participate in different activities and to strictly follow the programme.

Benefits:

  • Each fellow is entitled to a return ticket (economy class) from the country of residence to Geneva;
  • Basic health insurance; and a stipend to cover modest accommodation and other living expenses for the duration of the Programme.

How to Apply?

Applicants are requested to submit the following documents in one single e-mail to [email protected] or fax them at +41 22 928 90 50:

  • A Curriculum Vitae
  • A completed, signed and scanned Application Form in one single document.
  • A Personal Statement (maximum 500 words) in which the candidate will explain his/her motivation for applying, and how he/she will use the knowledge gained from the fellowship to promote the interests and rights of people of African descent.
  • An Official Letter of Support from the nominating organization or community
  • A copy of the applicant’s passport.

Please note that submissions with more than five attachments will not be accepted.

Important: Please mention in the subject header of your e-mail: “Application for the 2015 Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent.”

Name the attached document as follows:

LAST NAME First name – Type of document
Example: SMITH Jacqueline – Application form.doc
SMITH Jacqueline – A Personal Statement.doc
SMITH Jacqueline – Letter of Support.pdf
SMITH Jacqueline – Passport.pdf

Selection Process

The selection of the fellows will reflect gender and regional balance. The human rights situation of People of African Descent in the respective countries will also be taken into consideration.

For More Information;

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent

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2016 Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG) DAAD Master Scholarships for study in Germany (Fully Funded with 750 €/month Stipend)

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Application Deadline: July 31st 2015

This programme is designed to further qualify future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration according to the principles of Good Governance and to prepare them in a praxis-oriented course for their professional life.

The programme offers very good graduates with a first university degree the chance to obtain a Master’s degree in disciplines that are of special relevance for the social, political and economic development of their home country. With this programme, DAAD intends to contribute to the support of Good Governance and civil society structures in selected partner countries and regions.

The following Master courses can be undertaken at selected Universities.

Scholarship Worth:

  • DAAD pays a monthly scholarship rate of currently 750 €.
  • The scholarship also includes contributions to health insurance in Germany.
  • In addition, DAAD grants an appropriate travel allowance as well as a study and research subsidy and in applicable cases rent subsidies and / or family allowances.
  • DAAD-scholarship holders are exempt from tuition fees.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Very well qualified graduates with a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) who in the future want to actively contribute to the social and economic development of their home countries.
  • The scholarships are offered both for young graduates without professional experience and for mid-career professionals.
  • The scholarship scheme is open to candidates from Africa, Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia as well as from countries in the Middle East (see list of countries).

Application

Please submit your application for the Master courses and for the DAAD scholarship solely to the Master courses you have selected at the respective university (not DAAD). Please check the deadlines on the homepages of the elected Master courses. You are allowed to submit your application to up to three Master courses listed below.

  • Application
  • Motivation Letter containing a precise description of the applicant’s academic / professional and personal reasons for wishing to participate in the programme
  • Full Curriculum Vitae including information about precise field of study and, if applicable, description of job experience
  • Copies of all certificates
  • Recent language Certificates
  • Two letters of recommendation by university professors and/or current or former employer

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the DAAD Master Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance

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2015 tvebiomovies Global Youth Video Competition on Climate Change ( Win all expense paid trip to Paris, France)

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Submission Deadline: 23.00 GMT 17 August 2015.

Are you between 18 and 30 and passionate about combating climate change?

The Global Youth Video Competition on Climate Change showcasing youth climate action.

The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change has teamed up with tve to launch a video competition for the best youth climate projects happening around the globe.

And the prize for two lucky winners is a trip to the Paris Climate conference in December and the chance to produce daily video blogs and stories for an audience on the web on events, people and activities of interest to young people around the globe.

tvebiomovies is a film competition now in its sixth year, and open to people around the world with access to a camera. Submit a winning film about the action you are taking on climate change and you could win a trip to Paris to report on the Climate Change talks in December.

Alternatively, you could receive US$300 to produce a one-minute film about the environment. Which bit of the environment? Choose a category and decide. Your film could be funny or serious, an animation, a drama or a documentary.

Guidelines

  • Entrants must be between 18 and 30 year old on 15 November 2015.
  • Films must be a maximum of three minutes in duration, including credits and titles. Any film that is longer than this length will be disqualified.
  • Films should be short reports about the activity or action in which you are involved.
  • Films must be submitted to tve ([email protected]) via file transfer (www.wetransfer.com) in the format of flv, mov, mp4, wmv or zip along with a completed online entry form.
  • You must agree to all the terms and conditions to enter the competition.

How to Enter:

  • Make a three minute film about the action you are involved in to combat climate change.
  • Complete your entry using the online form and send the film before 23.00 GMT 17 August 2015. The videos may be recorded in any language, but English subtitles must be provided.
  • Films which meet the criteria will be uploaded to tve‘s You Tube channel tveinspiringchange and a shortlist of entries will be viewed by the judging panel.

Categories:

There are two categories for you to choose from. In each one, 3 films would be commissioned t. The completed films will be shown on YouTube and the one in each category which has the most views will win US$1500!

The two categories are:

  • The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Green Economy Prize
  • The International Year of Soils 2015 Prize.

Prize:

  • The winner in each category – the film which receives the most views on tve‘s Inspiring Change YouTube channel – will receive US$1500 If your film is commissioned, there’s a 1 in 3 chance of winning! Shorlisted films will also be screened in Paris at the UN COP21/CMP11 Conference in December 2015.
  • Each winner will receive:
    • Round trip to COP21/CMP11 in Paris, France from 30 November to 11 December 2015 (inclusive of accommodation and other expenses); and
    • Position as a youth reporter for COP21/CMP11, responsible for assisting UNFCCC Newsroom team with videos, articles and social media posts.

Selection Criteria:

The winning entries being judged by our panel will take into account the following criteria:

  • Content: clearness and effectiveness of the video in documenting a story about climate change, promoting action and/or offering new solutions.
  • Innovation, originality, and impact: telling a climate story in a fresh and unusual way, appealing to a broad and diverse audience and encouraging further thought and action.
  • Technical expertise: quality of camera and audio work, effectiveness of editing and strength of script.

Enter Now for the Global Youth Video Competition on Climate Change

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the tvebiomovies Global Youth Video Competition on Climate Change

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2015 IREX Make a Better World Photo Contest ($USD1,500 Prize)

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Application Deadline: June 22nd 2015

Applications are now open for the 4th IREX annual Make a Better World Photo Contest! Enter now for a chance to win cash prizes totaling over $1,000. You are encouraged to submit your best images of scenes and individuals around the world that reflect IREX’s tagline, “Make a Better World.”

Requirements:

• Entries are limited to 5 photos per person.

• Entrants may only win one prize.

• All entries must be in digital format and at the highest resolution possible in a .jpeg, .jpg, or .png format. Files submitted may not be larger than 10 megabytes.

• All entrants must hold exclusive rights to the photographs they submit and by entering are claiming such ownership.

• By entering the Contest, all entrants grant an irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide non-exclusive license to IREX, to reproduce, distribute, display and create derivative works of the entries.

Categories

Photos should demonstrate one or more of three theme categories:

1. Gender in the Middle East and North Africa – Photos should demonstrate how women and men work to promote gender equality and female empowerment by taking on roles as leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and advocates for peace.

2. Media Development in Latin America – Photos should explore how journalism and independent media ensure press freedom to build transparent and effective governance, and provide citizens with access to information to improve their lives and communities.

3. Civil Society Strengthening in Africa – Photos should demonstrate how community members unite in solidarity to lead initiatives, promoting peace, justice, public-private partnerships, and citizen-government collaboration.

Prizes:

There are five prizes total. A panel of international development and photography experts will choose the winners for the

Grand Prize ($500) and Best of Category ($250, three).

The People’s Choice will be decided by IREX’s fans on Facebook. IREX may also select up to five honorable mention finalists. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, July 1.

Enter Now for the IREX Make a Better World Photo Contest 2015

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the IREX Make a Better World Photo Contest

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2015/2016 United Nations (UN) Learning Exchange opportunity at CIVICUS, Geneva Switzerland. (€600/month stipend, fully funded)

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Application Deadline: June 3oth 2015

CIVICUS is proud to announce one United Nations (UN) Learning Exchange opportunity, sponsored by Irish Aid, focused on Strengthening the Voice of African Civil Society and human rights defenders in the international human rights system. The position will be based at the CIVICUS UN Office in Geneva from 7 September to 7 December 2015.

This Learning Exchange is designed to familiarize the candidate with the United Nations system and bring information pertaining to African civil society to the Human Rights Council (HRC), the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process, and Special Procedures, (Special Rapporteurs and Working Groups are part of Special Procedures).

During a three-month period the candidate will be based in Geneva Switzerland, and work under the direct supervision of the Head of the Geneva Office.  He/she will assist in the preparation of reports or statements and help to coordinate engagement during the 30th Session of the Human Rights Council, the 23rd UPR session, the Minority Forum and the Forum on Business and Human Rights.

Qualifications and Experience
•    A degree in Human Rights, International Affairs or a related field;
•    Experience of working with human rights community in one or more African countries and a thorough knowledge of regional human rights issues within Africa;
•    Fluency in English is essential, French would be an advantage;
•    Demonstrated professionalism, diplomatic skills and analytical diligence;
•    Willingness to travel to Geneva for three months.

Remuneration
Interns will receive accommodation in Geneva, round trip airfare and a stipend of €600 a month to cover living costs.

Application Procedure
To apply for this Learning Exchange opportunity, please send the following by email to [email protected]  by 30 June 2015.

•    A copy of your current curriculum vitae (CV);
•    A letter explaining your interest in this post, and what skills and experience you would bring;
•    Contact details of three referees who we may contact if you are considered for this post.
Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application – ‘Opportunities For Africans’
Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 United Nations (UN) Learning Exchange opportunity at CIVICUS,

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2015 Fountain Magazine Essay Contest ($USD2500+ Cash Prize)

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Essay Submission Deadline: November 30th 2015

How do you think history will record the 21st century?

Throughout human history, different periods have been captured by a defining theme: the Dark Ages… the Industrial Age… the Nuclear Age… the Information Age… the Space Age, etc.

What do you think the theme of the 21st century will be?

The age of connections? Rebirth of faith? Clash of civilizations? Age of the internet? Rise of fundamentalism? Interstellar travel? Gender equality? Human trafficking? WW III? Artificial intelligence? Genetics? Cooperation? Competition? Spiritual revolution? Secularism? Values? Ethics? …

You may include as many topics as you think are relevant; the possibilities seem endless.

One may feel it is too early to determine the theme of what is still a new century. Yet, we believe it can prove useful to project the future and to be prepared for the coming days. Maybe, with enough preparation, it’s even possible to change the course of history before it’s too late!

So, look around and gaze into the horizon. Travel to the future and bring back some news.

Essays are expected to be factual, but with an inspirational style that will feed both our reason and soul.

Requirements:

• Contest open to all writers worldwide
• Essay word count must be between 1,500 and 2,500 words

Prize:

1st Place – $1,500
2nd Place – $750
3rd Place – $300
Two Honorable Mentions – $200 each
For More Information:

 

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2016 Barclays Africa Rising Eagles Pan African Graduate Programme for Graduates across Africa

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Application Deadline: June 30th 2015

The Barclays Africa Pan African Graduate Development Programme aims to develop carefully selected, talented graduates from Africa to be the financial services sector leaders of the future.

On the programme for 12 to 18 months, you’ll be guided, moulded and trained – building up the skills and experience you’ll need to become a leader for the future. Every step of the way, our training and support will keep your development on track.

The programme spans almost every part of the business, from Retail and Business Banking to Human Resources and Financial Management. Explore the Business Areas for the full list. And rest assured – every route offers its own challenges, and its own unique opportunities

Barclays is one of the world’s biggest financial services providers. Barclays has 140 000 people across Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia, and our services range from personal banking and credit cards to investment management.

Requirements:

  • To start with, you’ll need a postgraduate qualification (minimum NQF Level 8) in computer science, maths, statistics, finance, engineering, business science, informatics, law or risk management. Plus less than 24 months’ permanent work experience (excluding temporary work during your full-time studies).
  • The Opportunity is in every country in which Barclays Africa operates – Botswana, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, the Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe
  • Every bit as important as academic achievements and practical experience, however, will be the personal qualities you bring. You must be eager to learn, happy to share your opinions, and focused clearly on what you want to achieve.

Benefits:

  • You’ll start your career with us by spending 12 months as a Barclays Rising Eagle, laying the foundations for your future success. Don’t miss this outstanding opportunity to fast-track your career dreams. You’ll be guided and mentored by industry experts, building up the skills and experience you’ll need to become a true leader.

What to expect from the Graduate Programme and beyond:

  • Development in leadership and self-management skills
  • Development in client-centricity and related behavioural skills
  • Development in technical job-related skills
  • Specific product knowledge
  • Access to a global network of connected, professional and highly innovative thinkers
  • Exposure to the most up-to-date operating systems
  • Exposure to our local and global markets, and to the financial industry as a whole.

Application Procedure:

  • Applications for the 2016 intake are open until 30 June 2015.
  • Barclays are looking for outstanding graduates who will have obtained a postgraduate qualification (before January 2016) in one of the following disciplines:
  • Commerce    Statistics
  • Engineering    Applied Mathematics
  • Actuarial Science    Financial Mathematics
  • IT    Accounting (CA and CIMA)
  • Risk Management    Investment Management

Apply Now for the 2016 Barclays Africa Rising Eagles Graduate Programme for Africans

For More Information:

VIsit the Official Webpage of the Barclays Africa Rising Eagles Graduate Programme

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2015/2016 NFP/MSP (MENA) scholarship Programme for study in the Netherlands (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: July 24th 2015

NFP stands for Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP), MSP stands for MENA (Middle East and North Africa) Scholarship Programme. NFP scholarships are available for 51 countries, MSP scholarships for 9 countries*.

The NFP and the MSP scholarship programmes are funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and administered by Nuffic, the Netherlands Organisation for International Cooperation in Higher Education.

You can only apply for a scholarship for your chosen course during the ‘application window’ for that course.

Courses

Eligibility Requirements:

Criteria for an NFP scholarship
Next to the RNTC course admission requirements, you need to meet the following requirements to be eligible for an NFP scholarship:

•  you are a national of and work in one of the following 51 countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, Autonomous Palestinian Territories, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Cambodia, Colombia, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Macedonia, Mali, Mongolia, Mozambique, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, South Sudan, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Surinam, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
•  you are not employed by a multinational corporation, a UN organisation, the World Bank, the IMF, a bilateral or multinational donor organisation, or a large national and/or commercial organisation
•  you have an Employer’s Statement that complies with the format Nuffic has provided. All information must be provided and all commitments that are included in the format must be endorsed in the statement;
•  you have an official and valid passport;
•  you do not receive more than one fellowship for courses that take place at the same time;
•  you have a Government Statement (only if applicable, please check this overview) that meets the requirements of the country in which the employer is established.

Criteria for an MSP scholarship

•  you are a national of and work in one of the following 9 countries: Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria*, Tunisia
*The MSP is now open to applicants of Syrian nationality who are residing and working outside of Syria in one of the selected MSP countries.
•  you are not employed by a multinational corporation, a UN organisation, the World Bank, the IMF, a bilateral or multinational donor organisation, or a large national and/or commercial organisation
•  you have an Employer’s Statement that complies with the format Nuffic has provided. All information must be provided and all commitments that are included in the format must be endorsed in the statement;
•  you have an official and valid passport;
•  you do not receive more than one fellowship for courses that take place at the same time;
•  you have a Government Statement (only if applicable, please check this overview) that meets the requirements of the country in which the employer is established;
•  you are not be over 45 years of age at the time of the scholarship application deadline.

Benefits:

An NFP or MSP scholarship will pay for the full cost of your travel and visa (if required), accommodation and meals, insurance and the course fee.

How to Apply:

To apply for an NFP or an MSP scholarship you need to take the following steps:

Start in time with your RNTC application:

1.    First apply to RNTC to check that you are eligible for the course you are applying for.

2.    Make clear in your application to RNTC that you are intending to apply for an NFP or an MSP scholarship.

3.    Once you have submitted your application, RNTC will inform you by email whether you are eligible or not (usually within two weeks).

4.    If you are eligible for the course, RNTC will send you a link by email to apply for an NFP or an MSP scholarship in ATLAS; the online system for your NFP or MSP scholarship application.

Start Your RNTC Application Now

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the NFP/MSP (MENA) scholarship Programme for study in the Netherlands

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2015 Phandulwazi nge China Scholarship Programme for visiting scholars from Africa

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Application Deadline:  30 June 2015 (midnight CAT-no late applications will be considered).
Phandulwazi nge China (isiXhosa for Understanding China) scholarships offer opportunities for African researchers to spend research time at the Centre for Chinese Studies (CCS). The aim is to advance mutual learning and a better exchange on interpretations of the impact of Chinese engagement in Africa, expanding the African knowledge base.
The Phandulwazi nge China scholarship targets citizens of African states from academia or the broader civil society with a proven research interest in China-Africa relations.
The programme particularly addresses African scholars who are preparing for a stay in China or are returning from a longer stay in China. With the scholarship, African citizens are supported to continue working on China and China- Africa relations and to deepen their analytical work.
The scholarship involves:
  • A fully funded 3-month visit at the CCS at Stellenbosch University, in the second half of 2015, including a fully funded short research trip to China during the stay at the CCS.
  • Providing space for-and strengthening experience in evidence-based research that feeds into policy recommendation.
  • Work and interaction with research within the CCS, with an opportunity for intellectual exchange and public engagement on a topic relevant for China-Africa relations.
  • Publication of research results in a CCS publication format.
Applicants must:
  • Be a citizen of an African state.
  • Have a strong social science, humanities, law or economics background.
  • Be diligent and reliable in their work and have proven strong writing and research skills.
  • (Basic) Mandarin language skills are not prerequisite, but will be an asset in the application
Application:
  • The CCS offers a scholarship for the time between August and October 2015.
  • Applications must include a full CV (max. 3 pages) and motivation letter of no more than 500 words.
  • A brief research outline (max. 750 words), with clear title, research question, abstract and methodology.
  • In addition to the research outline, include a short literature review and bibliography (max. 500 words excluding the bibliography)
  • Applications should indicate institutional affiliation
  • Scholars will be expected to compile their findings in a CCS Research Report
  • Please send all application documents to [email protected], subject line: Phandulwazi application 2015

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Phandulwazi nge China (isiXhosa for Understanding China) scholarships

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2015 Sustainable Entrepreneurship Award for Innovative entreprises around the globe ( 10.000 Euro Prize)

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Submission Deadline: 31st August 2015!

The Sustainable Entrepreneurship Award (SEA) looks for businesses/projects/ideas, whose innovative, lucrative business models have found the solution to a corporate problem.  Independent from size, industry or country everybody is invited to submit his project,  idea and business model focused on Sustainable Entrepreneurship.

In addition to the “sustainability funds“,with a volume of 30 – 50 million euro, floated with the Frankfurt School Financial Services GmbH, we offer a high ranked interface to projects and investors as well as themed events around “sustainable entrepreneurship”, SEA  can provide specific consulting to help you with issues and questions from funding, marketing/distribution, communication and many other subjects.

With the objective to encourage sustainable and innovative working businesses, to bring their pioneering ideas and projects further to gain new achievements to a livable future.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Independent from size, industry or country everybody is invited to submit his idea, project or business model linked to sustainable entrepreneurship.

Categories:

The SEA has a total of eight separate categories:

  • Integration & Social; Climate, Environment & Energy; Knowledge & Education; Mobility & Technological Innovations; Development & Services; Lifestyle & Culture, Urban & Regional Development, and Health & Medicine.

Benefits

  • The best projects and ideas will be honored within a festive Gala in Vienna, in November 2015.
  •  The most outstanding Project will be rewarded with a price endowed with 10.000 Euro.

Register Now to participate in the Sustainable Entrepreneurship Award 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Sustainable Entrepreneurship Award 

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2016 Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho:MEXT) Scholarships for study in Japan

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Application Deadline: July 31st 2015

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology(MEXT） offers scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese universities as undergraduate students under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program for 2016 as follows.

Interested students may choose one of the respective areas of study:

Those who wish to study in Japan as an undergraduate student must choose a field of study (major) from (1) or (2) below. Applicants may enter a first, second, and third choice.

  • Social Sciences and Humanities -A: Law, Politics, Pedagogy, Sociology, Literature, History, Japanese language, others. Social Sciences and Humanities-B: Economics, Business Administration. Note 1: Applicants who wish to major in fields other than those listed above (“others”) may have difficulties in finding universities that can accept them. Note 2: Any fields related to “Economics” and “Business Administration” in Humanities B are not included in “others.”
  • Natural Sciences
  • Natural Sciences-A: Science (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry), Electric and Electronic Studies (Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Information Engineering), Mechanical Studies (Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture), Civil Engineering and Architecture (Civil Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Engineering), Chemical Studies (Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Textile Engineering), other fields (Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Maritime Engineering, Biotechnology).
  • Natural Sciences-B: Agricultural studies (Agriculture, Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Forestry, Food Science, Fisheries), Hygienic studies (Pharmacy, Hygienics, Nursing), and Science (Biology).
  • Natural Sciences-C: Medicine, and Dentistry. Note: A student who intends to major in Natural Sciences and would like to choose more than one major is required to choose and select first-, second-, and third-choice subjects from the subjects in parentheses from within the same course (i.e. Natural Sciences A, B or C). However, a student who selects Course C as his/her first choice may choose his/her second-choice subjects from Course B or C and third-choice subject from Course B as Course C offers only two subjects.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Japanese Government Scholarship you must meet the following criteria:

  • Applicants must have the nationality of a country which has diplomatic relations with the Japanese government;
  • You need to be born between April 2, 1994 and April 1, 1999;
  • Applicants must either have completed a 12-year regular course of school education or have graduated from a school equivalent to an upper secondary school in Japan;
  • Applicants must be willing to learn the Japanese language and deepen their understanding on Japan;
  • Applicants must be physically and mentally healthy enough to pursue study at a university in Japan;
  • Selected applicants must acquire “College Student” visas before entering Japan. The visas should be issued at the Japanese diplomatic mission, located in the country of applicants, nationality;
  • Applicants must be able to arrive in Japan between the 1st and 7th of April 2016.

Scholarship Worth:

The Japanese Government will provide:

  • Monthly fee of 117.000 Japanese yens (In case that the recipient research in a designated region, 2,000 or 3,000 yen per month will be added. The monetary amount each year may be subject to change due to budgetary reasons.);
  • Travel fee to and from Japan;
  • Accommodation at the Universities campus.

Application

Applicants must submit the following documents to the Japanese diplomatic missions by the required date.

The submitted documents will not be returned. You need the following documents:

  • Application Form (by the prescribed forms);
  • Placement Preference Form (prescribed form for applicants for direct placement only);
  • Photographs (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, Upper body, Full-faced, Uncapped) taken within the past 6 months (name and nationality should be written on the reverse photo to be pasted onto the application documents. Digital photographs also acceptable);
  • Academic transcript for the past 3 years;
  • Recommendation from the principal or the adviser of the last school attended;
  • Graduation certificate of the last school attended (or certificate of expected graduation for an applicant due to graduate) -Certificate of passage of university entrance qualification examination (if applicable);
  • Certificate of enrollment (for an applicant currently enrolled in a university);
  • Medical certificate (on the prescribed form).

 

 

For More Information:

List of Japenese Government Diplomatic Mission in Your Country

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2015 43North Global Business Plan Competition for Startups/Entrepreneurs around the World ($USD5 Million Prize)

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Application Deadline: June 24, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

Eyes On the Million Dollar Prize

Think your startup is ready to take on the world? Here’s your chance to prove it

43North gives out $5 million in cash prizes each year to some of the best and brightest entrepreneurs and startups from around the globe.

43North is the world’s largest business idea competition, awarding $5 million in cash awards, including a top prize of $1 million, to the best startups and entrepreneurs from around the world. With an unsurpassed prize purse of $5 million, 43North is looking for innovative, ambitious startups with scalable business ideas.

43North is part of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Buffalo Billion initiative, with support from the New York Power Authority.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • 43North is open to applicants ages 18 and over, from anywhere in the world, in any industry, other than retail and hospitality.

Eligibility and Applications

To be eligible, applications shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:

a.  executive summary of the business;
b.  biography or biographies of the management team;
c.  mission statement;
d.  business objectives;
d.  market overview;
e.  business case; and
f.  projected capital requirements and two-year projected financial budgets (together with two years of
historic financial statements if available), and such other information as requested by 43North.
g. Applicants whose business is based upon proprietary technology or methods shall provide a statement
describing the basis for their rights in such proprietary technology or methods (ie: the applicant invented
the technology or has a license for such technology).

Nature of Businesses

The Competition focuses on applicants that intend to become operating companies.  All applicants must be seeking outside equity capital in addition to the awards to be awarded in the Competition.  Companies that intend to license technologies from universities or research labs are encouraged.

Benefits:

  • Award of one $1 million grand prize, six $500,000 prizes and four $250,000 prizes.
  • Winners also receive incubator space for a year, mentorship, tons of marketing exposure and access to START-UP NY, which offers freedom from state taxes for 10 years.

Application Procedure:

Before entering, please read the Terms and Conditions. Here are two key points to remember:

  • Winners agree to locate in Buffalo, NY for a minimum of 12 months. From food trucks to some of America’s greatest art and architecture, learn why  you’ll love this place as much as we do.
  • 43North also takes a 5% equity stake in each of the  winning companies.

 

Submit Your Application Now for the 43North Business Idea Competition 2015

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 43North Business Idea Competition

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2015 CoreNet Global Academic Challenge for Students around the World ($USD10,000 Prize plus All Expense paid to the North American Summit in Los Angeles

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Application Deadline: July 31st 2015

Whom:  This competition is designed to attract students from all academic disciplines to tackle key challenges facing the profession

Prize: The winning team will win $10,000 (US) and also another $10,000 (US) for their Academic Institution.

CoreNet Global, the world’s leading association for corporate real estate (CRE), is launching its first-ever Academic Challenge. Students from around the world are invited to think creatively about a problem facing CRE professionals in companies like Google, AT&T, Duke Energy, AstraZeneca, Whirlpool, or many others. Your innovative ideas could help CRE departments in large corporations solve a problem.

The Academic Challenge is an important step in raising the awareness of corporate real estate as a profession and its impact on the global economy.

 This competition is designed to attract students from all academic disciplines to tackle key challenges facing the profession. Teams of students (up to 5 from the same institution) and individuals are challenged to develop a new strategy for management of the entire real estate portfolio that provides the enterprise with all of the required space and develops the resource fluidity requested by the CEO.

Who can participate?

The CoreNet Global Academic Challenge is open to:

  • Individual students, or teams of up to 5 from the same institution
  • Full-time or part-time*
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D., etc.
  • Any recognized institution of higher learning
Teams

  • Individual students, or team of up to 5 from the same institution
  • Full-time or part-time*
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D., etc.
  • Any recognized institution of higher learning

*Participants must be currently enrolled with their respective institution at the time they submit their response for Round One.

Schedule

  • All Challenge Submissions Due 31 July
  • Final Round 18 October

The submission period is open several months to accommodate the wide variety of calendars at universities around the world. The project should not take more than a month or so to complete.

Prizes and Recognition:

  • The top 3 teams will be flown to the North American Summit in Los Angeles to present; they will be given complimentary passes to the Summit and one –year student memberships to CoreNet Global.
  • The winning team will receive $10,000 to be equally divided between team members. In addition, the host institution of the winning individual or team will be awarded a grant of $10,000 to support the study of corporate real estate.

E-Mail: [email protected].

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the CoreNet Global Academic Challenge 

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2016 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Fellowships (€100,000 Prize)

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Application Deadline: June 16th 2015

Prize: Each of the five Laureates will receive an award of €100,000. Including Israel.

Created in 1998, the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards program identifies and supports eminent women in science throughout the world. Each year, five Awards Laureates are recognized for their contributions to the advancement of science, in Life or Physical Sciences in alternating years.

The 2016 edition of the Awards will designate five outstanding scientific researchers in the Life Sciences, working in one of each of the following regions: Africa & the Arab States, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America.

The solutions to attracting more women to science appear so obvious that few would disagree with them. L’Oréal-UNESCO  should, in particular, instill confidence in girls from an early age by showing them their own potential. More women scientists should also be able to obtain positions of responsibility, just like their male counterparts, so that future generations will have role models to inspire them.

Eligibility:

  • To be considered eligible for the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science  international awards, the candidates must be nominated in writing by an eminent scientist.
  • Self-nominations are not eligible, nor are nominations from immediate  family members.
  • Have obtained a Ph.D in life or physical sciences or pursuing studies leading to a Ph.D degree
  • Be a citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country
  • Be working in a research lab or institution in one of the region’s countries or being enrolled in a doctoral programme at a university in the region
  • Be no more than 40 years old by the end of the application period for Ph.D and not more than 45 years for post-doctoral

Qualified Nominators:

QUALIFIED NOMINATORS?

– Heads of Universities or Scientific Institutions
– Members of the Academy of Sciences or other national scientific institutions
– Holders of research chairs
– Permanent and assistant professors
– Past For Women in Science Awards Laureates
– Holders of a Ph.D.

Candidates:

Women scientists who are:
– Recognized for their excellence among the international scientific community,
and
– Actively involved in scientific research in any field of the Life Sciences
or Physical Sciences, and
– Not directly or personally involved in the For Women in Science program,
as a jury member or otherwise, in any country.

Application Procedure:

  • An application is considered complete only if it includes all of the following documents:
  • A detailed Curriculum Vitae
  • A brief explanation of why the nominator considers the individual to be a worthy candidate for the L’Oréal-UNESCO Awards For Women in Science (200-400 words)
  • A list of publications and patents, starting with the most recent
  • The full text of the five most significant publications in order of importance with:
  • a brief resume explaining their significance (less than 200 words), number of citations for each paper excluding auto-citations and the impact factor of each journal
  • Three to five letters of recommendation from eminent scientists outside the candidate’s home institution
Laureates Commitments:
  • Each Laureate will receive a €100,000 Awards, out of which:
– €80,000 is presented personally to the Laureate, in recognition of her commitment and contribution to the advancement of scientific research.
– €20,000 must be dedicated by the Laureate to the promotion of women in science or the promotion of
science to the younger generation. The specific means of this support may include the costs related to such activities as school conferences, mentoring, and educational outreach programs, or by a direct donation to a nonprofit association or institution dedicated to the promotion of women in science.
Timeline:
Nominations closing date: 16th June 2015
Pre-selection by peer review: July 2015
Examination by the Jury: August-September 2015
Jury deliberation meeting: 15th September 2015
Awards Ceremony: March 2016

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2016 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Fellowships 

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2016 Canon Collins Trust Graça Machel Scholarships for Women

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Application Deadline: 15:00 GMT on Mon, 27 July 2015

In partnership with the Graça Machel Trust, Canon Collins Trust award this scholarship on an annual basis.

Eligibility Requirements:

To apply for a scholarship under this programme you must be:

  • Female
  • A national of and normally resident in one of the SADC countries: Angola, Botswana, DRC, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
  • In possession of a good first degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application
  • Studying or applying to study at a South African university

Scholarship Worth:

  • Full tuition, stipend and other support for Honours, masters and PhD study at South African universities

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Graça Machel Scholarships for Women  

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Agility Photo Competition 2015 – Capturing Modern Africa ($USD4,000 Prize)

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Submission Deadline: September 30 2015

The story of today’s Africa – young, growing, urbanizing, and tech-savvy – needs to be told. As a company committed to supporting local capacity in Africa, Agility wants to capture the hope, aspirations and confidence of a new generation of Africans and the continent that they are rapidly reshaping.

Agility Africa are looking for images that will open the eyes of the world to today’s vibrant, modern African reality. Professional and amateur photographers are invited to compete for a chance to win up to $4,000.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • The Africa 2015 Photo Competition (the “Competition”) is open to professional and amateur photographers 18 years of age and older.
  • No employees of Sponsor or its affiliates, or their immediate family members, can participate in the competition.

Photo Requirements:

  • Photos must be taken in Africa
  • Photos must be high-resolution. Photo must be 20 megabytes or smaller, must be in JPG or PNG format, and must be at least 1,600 pixels wide or tall.
  • Photo must not have won an award at a previous photo competition.
  • Only minor digital editing, color correction, and cropping of the photo are allowed.
  • The photo must be free of Prohibited Content (as defined in the Conditions of Entry section below).

Categories

  • Each category winner will receive a prize of US$2,000, and the grand prize winner will receive an additional $2,000.
  • Winning photographs will also be featured in leading magazines and events.

Prizes:

  • The winning photo in each of the three categories will receive a USD 2,000 cash prize.
  • The grand prize winner will receive an additional $2,000 cash prize.

How to Enter

  • All photographs must be submitted in digital format via this website: africa2015.com.
  • Entrants must complete the online entry form and include their name, email address, mailing address, phone number, photo, photo location, and photo caption.
  • Entrants must also specify which photo category their entry belongs to.
  • There is no limit on the number of entries per person.
  • By submitting an entry, the entrant agrees to comply with all Competition rules.

Submit your Application Now for the Agility Photo Competition 2015 – Capturing Modern Africa

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Agility Photo Competition 2015

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2015 CTA Web 2.0 and Social Media for Development Paid Internship, Wageningen, the Netherlands.

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Title: Intern – Web 2.0 and Social Media Development
Starting date: 1 September 2015
Duration: 6 months (renewable once)
Location: Wageningen, the Netherlands
Closing date for application: 15 June 2015

The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) is a joint international institution of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States and the European Union (EU). Its mission is to advance food and nutritional security, increase prosperity and encourage sound natural resource management in ACP countries

Since 2009 CTA has successfully implemented a series of training events known as Web 2.0 and Social Media Learning Opportunities in 42 ACP countries. This has resulted in approximately 3,900 trained people, 38% of whom women. Feedback from beneficiaries (individuals and institutions) has been extremely positive. In May 2013 the project was awarded the WSIS Project Prize 2013 in the category e-agriculture.

Each event lasts for 5 days and accommodates approximately 25-28 trainees who are selected on the basis of applications submitted after an open call. One day of the training is devoted to the introduction to the IMARK module ‘Social Media for Development’. This allows trainees to perfect their skills through self-learning. In 2014/2015, CTA will extend the initiative to additional ACP countries in partnership with local host institutions.

Eligibility Requirements:

A CTA team coordinates the implementation of the project. The auxiliary staff will work under the guidance of the project team leader and in collaboration with the other team members.

  • Recent graduate, 29 years old maximum.
  • National of one of the ACP or EU States signatory to the Cotonou Agreement (79 African, Caribbean and Pacific States – http://www.acp.int/content/secretariat-acp – and the European Union Member States).
  • University degree in ICT or communication-related disciplines.
  • Experience and keen interest in the area of ICTs, Web 2.0 and Social Media.
  • Knowledge in managing CMS (Joomla) is welcome.
  • Experience in designing and administering online survey instruments is welcome.
  • Good organization, inter-personal and communication skills.
  • Thorough knowledge of one of the Centre’s two working languages (French or English) and a satisfactory knowledge of the other.

BENEFITS

  • Participation in CTA activities will give you an invaluable experience at international level.
  • Internship stipend (€ 800 per month for holder of a Bachelor’s degree, € 1,000 for holder of a Master’s degree).
  • Payment of travel costs when joining and leaving the Centre.
  • Medical coverage for emergency cases of sickness and accident during the internship.

DUTIES

Under the guidance of his/her mentor, the intern will carry out the following activities:

  1. Assist in the organisation and follow-up of the Web 2.0 and Social Media Learning Opportunities.
  2. Assist in the selection of participants for distance learning courses.
  3. Interact and collaborate remotely with consultants, host organizations and beneficiaries using cutting edge technology.
  4. Assist in gathering and processing data for M&E purposes and for assessing project impact.
  5. Contribute to the gathering of feedback from beneficiaries including stories about success and failures.
  6. Contribute to the analysis of the results of impact assessments.
  7. Maintain the Web2fordev.net web site
  8. Promote Web 2.0 and and related social media platforms.
  9. Report on project activities via social media.
  10. Perform other tasks as requested by the supervisor

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are required to send the documents listed below via email to Pascal Deleu, Human Resources Officer. Email: [email protected]

Please indicate in the “Subject” of the email the title ‘ICT4D and Web2forDev internship application’.

  • A letter of motivation (maximum one page explaining why the candidate considers that he/she is in a position to successfully contribute to project implementation and what he/she expects to gain from the internship. The date of earliest availability should be specified as well);
  • An up-to-date curriculum vitae, preferably EUROPASS format ;
  • Copies of the highest diploma/degree as well as training certificates related to the position. Original documents are to be presented once a candidate is selected.
  • Two letters of recommendation and/or references.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ICT4D and Web2forDev internship

 

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2015 Google Impact Challenge for Disabilities (USD$20 million Grant)

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Application Deadline: September 30, 2015 at 2:00 pm, Pacific Daylight Time.

An open invitation to aim our collective might at creating real, impactful change.

Google.org is looking for your biggest and best ideas for how technology can expand opportunity and independence for people with disabilities. Google is committing USD 20 million in grant funding toward this goal, some of which may be awarded to organizations identified through this call for ideas.

  • Exciting ideas are already becoming a reality. For instance, 3D-printed prosthetic limbs, eye-controlled communication software, and remote hearing diagnostics are part of a wave of current innovations that have the potential to change the trajectory of solutions available to people with disabilities.

Google hopes that the Google Impact Challenge will propel even more technological innovation that will create meaningful and positive change for people with disabilities.

Requirements:

Organization Eligibility

  • Nonprofits and public charities from any country are eligible to submit an idea. Your organization must hold valid and current charity status as determined by the legislation  of your country of incorporation.

Language

  • All ideas must be submitted in English.

How to Apply

Ideas must be submitted via online portal and will be evaluated on a rolling basis. Ideas should be

  1. transformative and address not only the change you seek for your organization, but also the change you want to see in the world.
  2. apply technology in a way that is innovative and effective. Technology shouldn’t just make your existing work more efficient; it should create or enable entirely new solutions and approaches.
  3. involve the development of cutting-edge technology.
  4. be able to articulate a way in which it could ultimately reach a large number of people.

Submit your Idea for the Google Impact Disability Challenge 2015

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Google Impact Disability Challenge

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Apply Now to Join the 2015 Ampion Venture Bus for African Tech Startups/Creatives.

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  • Amazing entrepreneurs? Check
  • The chance to build a new business? Check

AMPION is looking forward to your applications for the Venture Bus 2015!

Amplifying Pioneership (Ampion) the Berlin-based accelerator and advisory firm promoting technology entrepreneurship in Africa, is no accepting application for the latest round of its pan-African bus tours for corporate executives, startup founders, and investors.

In 2015, for its third edition, The Ampion Venture Bus Africa will take over 200 Ampioneers on 5 buses.

50% of the Ampioneers comes from Africa, the other 50% come from the all over the world. The organizers are specifically looking for young participants with an entrepreneurial flair who strive to fulfill their goals, whilst enhancing their skills, international contacts and business partners.

Now in its third year the buses will hit the road between September and December with trips across East Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, and Tunisia.

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East African Venture Bus
Date: 22.Oct. – 28.Oct. 2015
Topic of the Bus: eHealth, FinTech and Governance (not exclusive, other topics possible)

The region: In a recently released study, East Africa’s Rwanda was ranked first globally in ICT promotion by the World Economic Forum (WEF).

  • Adding to this, East Africa is home to some of the fastest growing tech-markets world-wide such as Kenya. Nairobi’s BRCK raised $1.2M in seed funding last year and more than 100k via kickstarter. Leading companies and foundations world-wide are investing in East African innovation.

 What’s happening?

The Venture Bus starts in Dar es Salaam, passing Arusha (both Tanzania), Nairobi, Kisumu (both Kenia), Kampala (Uganda) and ending in Kigali (Rwanda).

  • In East Africa, Ampion was personally invited by Minister of Youth and ICT Jean Philbert Nsengimana to attend and pitch at the Transform Africa Summit in Kigali. Expect to meet renowned and highly esteemed jury members and guests at the East African Grand Final when you pitch your startup.
  • Ampion is cooperating with leading financial institutes, government agencies and pharma companies in the region to help participants work on eHealth, FinTech and Governance related innovations.

Apply Now for the Ampion East Africa Venture Bus

West African Venture Bus
Date: 17.Sept. – 23.Sept. 2015
Topic of the Bus: eHealth, FinTech and Governance (not exclusive, other topics possible

The region: West Africa is home to Africa’s biggest tech market: Nigeria.

The Venture Bus will bring you to five buzzing countries oozing entrepreneurial spirit. Many successful tech companies have emerged from West Africa, like IrokoTV, dubbed as the ‘netflix of Africa’.  Scaling your IT or mobile business in the highly populous West Africa has immense potential.

What’s happening?

  • In the West Africa region, Ampion cooperates with partners who will encourage you to work with them on eHealth, FinTech and Governance related startups.
  • The Venture Bus will bring you from Abidjan (Ivory Coast) to Cape Coast and Accra (both Ghana), Lomé (Togo) and Contonou (Benin) and visit all major HUBs in the region such as ispace and ccHUB. Here, tailored events will get you in touch with local investors and serial entrepreneurs.
  • The Grand Final is incorporated in the largest pitching competition on the continent: DEMOAfrica. Get ready to launch your business!

Apply Now for the Ampion West Africa Venture Bus

Southern African Venture Bus
Date: 12.Nov. – 19.Nov. 2015
Topic of the Bus: Hardware Agriculture

  •  The region: Southern Africa is where it all started: In 2013, the first Venture Bus in Africa travelled from Harare, Zimbabwe to Cape Town, South Africa.
  • One of the startups developed on that very bus, sterio.me, has not only won several awards but also received extensive funding and is now fully operating in Lesotho, employing a staff of five.
  • Another startup developed by Venture Bus alumni is currently building up a free WiFi network in Zimbabwe. The well-established startup ecosystem in Southern Africa increases your chances of a quick market entry with your startup developed on the Venture Bus.

What’s happening?

  • Starting in Windhoek (Namibia) you will pass Gaborone (Botswana), Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Beaufort (all South Africa).
  • Visit the creative Fablab Namibia and get ready for a special event at the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship in Jo’burg.
  • The final day will culminate in no less than a pitch at Africa’s biggest IT-Convention, AfricaCOM in Cape Town which will bring in 300+ speakers from the worlds most esteemed tech companies.
  • The focus of the 2015 South Africa Bus is on Agricultural Hardware.
  • You will have the chance to get in touch with local tech and makerspace communities to present, discuss and work on your innovation.

Moroccan Venture Bus
Date: 11. Sept. – 17. Sept. 2015

 The region:

  • Organisations such as the Maroc Numeric Fund invest with institutional funds of $11m USD into the Moroccan startup scene.
  • One of the biggest players in the Moroccan startup economy is OCP (Office Chérifien des Phosphates), the world’s largest exporter of phosphate.
  • OCP’s Entrepreneurship Network is already cooperating with many local experts and stakeholders such as Startup Maroc, Endeavor Morocco, Mowgli Mentoring, and Réseau Maroc Entreprendre.

 What’s happening?

  • The expert organisations working under the umbrella of the OCP Entrepreneurship Network as well as the association Maroc Entrepreneurs are now looking to work with the Ampion Venture Bus.
  • There are plenty of funding opportunities in Morocco for promising business models – learn about the local market on the Ampion Venture Bus and gain a foothold in one of Africa’s most promising and fast-growing economies.
  • The Grand Final will take place at the Shape Africa Conference in Rabat, organised by Global Shapers. It will be the biggest tech conference in the country in 2015.

Apply Now for the Ampion Morrocan Venture Bus

Tunisian Venture Bus
Date: 12.Dec. – 18.Dec. 2015
Topic of the Bus: female empowerment, 100% female participants

The region:

  • Tunisia is a young democracy with a lot of ambition – investment opportunities for tech startups are on a historical all-time high in the country and there is a general feeling of dynamism and positivity towards entrepreneurship.

 What’s happening?

  • This Bus is invariable for Females! If you are a talented female coder, designer or business developer this is your chance to step into the limelight.
  • In cooperation with SUST (startup systeme Tunisie) we get you in touch with Tunisia’s most exciting tech communities.
  • The trip starts in Tunis, visiting Kairouan, Touzeur, Gabes, Sfax and Hamamet to finally finish again in Tunis.
  • The Bus in 2014 in Tunisia was a big success, so expect the locals to welcome you with open arms and to be highly interested in cooperating with you on your startup innovation.

Apply Now for the Ampion Tunisian Venture Bus

Participation fee :

 AMPION raises a participation fee to contribute to covering the costs associated with the trip. (These fees cover only part of the cost; participation is subsidised by our partners and sponsors).

The fee must be paid in advance in order confirm your spot. Please check out the information on the following list to find out about the valid fee for yourself.

                 Profile of Participant                                                            Fees 

                    African passport holder and currently

                    student (proof required)                                                  $50

                    African passport holder & African resident                     $100

                     Non-African resident and currently student

                    (proof required)                                                                   $200

                    Non-African resident                                                          $350

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Ampion Venture Bus Africa 2015

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2015 Guardian Global Development Photography Competition: share your photos of ‘rain’

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Submission Deadline: Friday 26 June 2015.

What does “rain” mean to you? The organizers are asking development professionals to share photographs on the theme of “rain” around the world. Whether it’s collecting the rain in buckets, carrying on with life through flood waters, or waiting for an end to a drought, we’d like to see what rain means to different people around the world.

GuardianWitness is the home of user-generated content on the Guardian. Contribute your video, pictures and stories, and browse news, reviews and creations submitted by others.

 

Guideline:

  • The competition is open to those working in the global development sector.
  • Photographs submitted to the competition should have been taken during the course of your work.
  • You must be over 18 to enter and you need to upload the highest possible resolution of your shot via GuardianWitness.
  • You’ll also need to provide a caption of up to 80 words on where it was taken, what’s happening in the shot, and what inspired you to take it. You must also supply your full name

The Prizes

1. The winner will receive one Steripen. GNM accepts no responsibility for any costs associated with the prize that are not expressly included in the prize.

2. The winner will be notified by email on or after Friday 10th July 2015 and given details of how to claim their prize.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 Guardian Global Development Photography Competition

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2015 Connecting Continents Working grants for Sub-Saharan African journalists (€100,000 Grant)

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Application Deadline: June 8th 2015 – First Round

August 17th 2015 – Second Round Application Deadline

Connecting Continents, a pilot project by Journalismfund.eu in collaboration with Oxfam Novib, provides €100,000 for working grants for Sub-Saharan African journalists collaborating with European colleagues or vice versa.

In order to safeguard the independence of participating journalists and media, Journalismfund.eu operates as a firewall between Oxfam Novib, which provides the money for the grants, and the journalists who receive it. Journalismfund.eu has year-long experience with similar types of funding through its European cross-border and its Flemish Fonds Pascal Decroos working grant programmes.

Eligibility criteria

  • Only intercontinental journalist teams consisting of at least one Sub-Saharan African and one European journalist are eligible to apply. Preference goes teams of which the African member(s) is/are working in DR Congo, Uganda, Nigeria or Mozambique, although others are also eligible.
  • In order to be eligible for application, the teams have to ensure that their story will be published in at least one African and one European country.
  • Therefore, during the application procedure they will be asked to upload letters of intent for publication from at least one African and one European news platform.
  • Focus should be on financial flows and/or governance.

Application

Be prepared to answer questions such as:

  • What is the core conflict of the story?
  • What is your working hypothesis?
  • Who are the main actors?
  • What is your research plan; how do you plan to document your hypothesis?

You can save your application at any time (once you’ve filled in or checked the obligatory fields) and return to it at any time until the deadline.

!! Make sure you’ve completed all the fields and uploaded all necessary documents before the deadline. YOU WON’T BE ABLE TO EDIT YOUR APPLICATION AFTER THE DEADLINE !!

Timing

There will be two application rounds for the pilot project, one on June 8th and one mid-August. Underneath a(n approximate) timeline:

  • May 22 — application module online
  • June 8th — DEADLINE of the first application round at 11.59 pm Brussels time
  • Appr. June 30th — first jury meeting
  • Appr. August 17th — DEADLINE of the second application round
  • Appr. September 15th — second jury meeting

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the  Connecting Continents Working grants

 

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2015/2016 JSPS–UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme for study in Japan (All Expense Paid Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: June 15 2015

Jointly organized by the United Nations University and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), the JSPS–UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme is designed to provide promising, highly qualified, young researchers with the opportunity to conduct advanced research relevant to the main thematic focus areas of the UNU Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS, Tokyo), in co-operation with host researchers at Japanese universities and research institutions. UNU acts as the nominating authority for the JSPS–UNU Programme.

This fellowship is aimed at candidates who have completed their PhD degrees in the past six years and also have professional and/or research experience. UNU will assist in securing acceptance from host researchers for short-listed candidates.

Required qualifications:

  • PhD degree (no ABDs) from a range of disciplines, most likely in the social sciences or humanities including but not limited to geography, public policy, political science, international relations or international law.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is essential, proficiency in French and/or German is also useful.
  • Equally qualified candidates from developing countries as well as female candidates will receive preference.

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be citizens of countries that have diplomatic relations with Japan. Japanese nationals are not eligible.
  • Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (which must have been received on or after 2 April 2009), when the fellowship begins or be scheduled to receive a doctoral degree before the fellowship begins.
  • Applicants with at least 10 months research and/or professional experience are especially encouraged to apply.

Fellowship Worth:

  1. A round-trip air ticket (based on JSPS regulations)
  2. A monthly maintenance allowance of JPY362,000
  3. A settling-in allowance of JPY200,000, Overseas travel insurance coverage, etc.
  • The amounts of the Awards indicated above are subject to change by JSPS.
  • If the Fellow resides in Japan on or after the date his/her award letter is issued, the above-mentioned air ticket to Japan and settling-in allowance will not be provided.
  • A research grant, “Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research”, of up to JPY1,500,000 per year (total of JPY3,000,000 for two years – the amount varying depending on the areas/disciplines of research) is available to cover cooperative research-related expenses. Application for these grants is made by the host researcher through his/her institution.

Timeline:

  • The JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme begins on 1 October and the selected Fellows are required to be in Japan by this date. The deadline for applications is 15 June 2015.

Applications

  • Interested and eligible candidates are invited to complete the online application form.
  • If an applicant does not have access to the Internet, he or she should contact UNU-IAS.
  • The online form and the required documents indicated in the form must be in English. If supporting documents are not in English, English translations must be attached.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the JSPS–UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme

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2016 ZMO/BGSMCS Visiting Research Fellowship for study in Germany.

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Application Deadline: 31 August 2015
ZMO and BGSMCS are inviting applications as Visiting Researchers for the calendar year of 2016. We are interested in attracting outstanding researchers who are engaged in research projects that are relevant to the respective research profiles at ZMO and BGSMCS.

ZMO/BGSMCS are interested in attracting outstanding researchers who are engaged in research projects that are relevant to the respective research profiles at ZMO and BGSMCS.

Applicants should send their applications directly to their institution of preference – either BGSMCS or ZMO. Both ZMO and the Graduate School expect fellows to participate in their academic life, and to give one presentation on their research project.

For Whom:

The call is open for senior researchers and recent postdocs in the humanities and the social sciences.

Worth:

  • The call is open for senior researchers and recent postdocs in the humanities and the social sciences.
  • They are invited to apply for a monthly stipend (2500 EUR, covering all expenses including travel and accommodation), and a period of stay that should normally last up to three months.

Application:

The decisions are to be expected by late November.

Applications should be sent electronically by email only, and include:

  • Application form
  • A brief cover letter (1 page)
  • Description of a research project to be worked upon during visit (max. 3 pages)
  • CV, including complete list of publications
  • PhD Certificate (or proof of submission)

Please email the finalised application, attached as one single pdf-file in the above listed sequence, to [email protected].

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ZMO/BGSMCS Visiting Research Fellowship 

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2015 Amelia Earhart Global Fellowship for Women in Science and Technology.

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Application Deadline: November 15 2015

The Amelia Earhart Fellowship of $10,000, is awarded to 35 Fellows around the globe each year, and may be used at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees.

The Amelia Earhart Fellowship program helps talented women, pursuing advanced studies in the typically male-dominated fields of aerospace-related sciences and engineering, achieve their educational goals.

The Fellowship enables these women to invest in state-of-the-art computers to conduct their research, purchase expensive books and resource materials, and participate in specialized studies around the globe.

Amelia Earhart Fellows have gone on to become astronauts, aerospace engineers, astronomers, professors, geologists, business owners, heads of companies, even Secretary of the US Air Force.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Women of any nationality pursuing a Ph.D./doctoral degree who demonstrate a superior academic record in the field of aerospace-related sciences or aerospace-related engineering are eligible.
  • Applicants must be registered in a full-time Ph.D./doctoral program when funds are received in September and will not graduate before April.

APPLICATION PROCESS

  • The Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship Committee reviews the applications and recommends recipients to the Zonta International Board of Directors. All applicants will be notified of their status by the end of April.

DEADLINE

  • Applications for the Fellowships must be received or post-marked by 15 November to be considered.
  • Applications that are incomplete or late due to postal delays will not be considered. For questions, please contact [email protected].

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Amelia Earhart Fellowship

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2015/2016 Denys Holland Scholarship for study in United Kingdom

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Application Deadline:  Friday, 10 July 2015 at 5pm.

The Denys Holland Scholarship aims to support undergraduate students from any country, who without the support of  the scholarship would be unable to secure the funding required to study at UCL, and who can demonstrate their intention to make full use of the activities offered by UCL and the Student Union.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants should be:

  • holding an offer of admission to UCL for full-time undergraduate study in any department;
  • in financial hardship, and be able to demonstrate that without the scholarship they would be unable to study at UCL;
  • preferably aged 25 or below at the time of commencing their studies;
  • able to demonstrate that they have broad interests and intend to be actively involved in and contribute to the life of the university.

Selection Criteria

  • The scholarship is awarded on the basis of financial hardship, subject to applicants demonstrating their intention to play a full part in extracurricular activities of UCL and the Students Union.

Scholarship Worth

  • The scholarship is worth £9,000 per annum and scholars may choose to use all or part of the scholarship to cover fees. Any remainder is paid to the scholar as a maintenance stipend.
  • The scholarship is for one year in the first instance, but will be renewed subject to satisfactory progress, for up to a total of three years.
  • The scholarship may be held alongside other grants, bursaries, awards or scholarships, provided annual total funding does not exceed the cost of fees plus a reasonable sum for maintenance in any one year (as determined by UCL).

Application Procedure:

  •  Applicants must provide UCL Student Number or UCAS Application Number for applications to be considered valid. If an application is received after this deadline it will not be deemed eligible and cannot be considered.
  • Complete applications and supporting documentations should be submitted by email to: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UCL Denys Holland Scholarship

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2015/2016 Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation Research Grant for Researchers Worldwide ($USD40,000).

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Application Deadline: August 1st 2015

The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation welcomes proposals from any of the natural and social sciences and the humanities that promise to increase understanding of the causes, manifestations, and control of violence and aggression. Highest priority is given to research that can increase understanding and amelioration of urgent problems of violence and aggression in the modern world.
The Research Grant
  • Most awards fall within the range of $15,000 to $40,000 per year for periods of one or two years.
  • Applications for larger amounts and longer durations must be very strongly justified.
  • The foundation awards research grants to individuals (or a few principal investigators at most) for individual projects and does not award grants to institutions for institutional programs

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants for a research grant may be citizens of any country. While almost all recipients of the research grant possess a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree, there are no formal degree requirements for the grant.
  • The grant, however, may not be used to support research undertaken as part of the requirements for a graduate or doctoral program.
  • Applicants need not be affiliated with an institution of higher learning, although most are college or university professors.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation Research Grant

Application Procedure:

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2015 UNICRI Journalism and Public Information Programme on New Threats, Italy (Scholarships Available)

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Application Deadline: June 22nd 2015

United Nations Campus in Turin, Italy.

The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) is organizing a series of short courses within the framework of the UNICRI Journalism and Public Information Programme, a unique international programme tailored for journalists, chief information officers and those who want to specialize in public information and journalism. The programme aims at deepening knowledge of emerging security threats.

The courses take place at the United Nations Campus in Turin, Italy:

  • Cyber Threats Masterclass (20, 21, 22 July 2015)
    Info              Apply Now
  • Investigating Crimes against the Environment  (15, 16 October 2015)
    Info             Apply Now
  • Biosecurity Masterclass
    Info           Apply Now
  • Reporting and Communicating on Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Risks
    Info          Apply Now

Whom:

The programme is intended for journalists, chief information officers, public information professionals, corporate communication managers and those who want to specialize in public information and journalism.

Where: United Nations Campus in Turin, Italy.

Upon completion of the programme participants will become skilled in handling information related to new hazards to states and citizens. They will acquire key tools to report facts and expand their professional network by meeting key international actors in this area. UNICRI will grant a Certificate of Participation

Fees and Scholarship

  • The tuition fee for the workshop is € 550 and must be paid upon confirmation of acceptance. Tuition fees are non-refundable. Application deadline is on 22 June 2015 (23:00 CET).
  • A number of full and partial scholarships covering tuition fee will be available. Candidates requesting scholarship are kindly invited to submit their request by 22 June 2015 (23:00 CET).
  • Scholarships will preferably be awarded to women and candidates from developing countries, based on merit.
  • Participants will bear the expenses related to travel, food and board.

Application deadlines:

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 UNICRI Journalism and Public Information Programme on New Threats

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2015 A Common Word Among the Youth Training Programme & Conference, Rabat, Morocco (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: June 10 2015

WHO?
100 young people aged 18-35 will be selected representing over 5 different faiths from 5 continents to be part of a unique global network

WHERE?
The first training programme and conference will be from 4-9th September 2015 in Rabat, Morocco.

A Common Word Among the Youth (ACWAY) is a global initiative that will be led by young people, of different faiths to build bridges of co-existence by means of dialogue and action.

The programme is fully funded and includes several training courses, international conferences and civic activities to immerse participants in knowledge and action around cultural and religious diversity.

It is expected to be filmed as part of a TV documentary series to be aired on satellite TV for millions of viewers to be inspired and get involved.

Eligibility Requirements:
  • To be eligible for the ACWAY Programme you must:
  1. Be aged between 18-35 (on 1st January 2015)
  2. Self-define as being a follower/believer of one of the following religions:
    1. Buddhism
    2. Christianity
    3. Hinduism
    4. Islam
    5. Judaism
    6. Any other religion not mentioned above
  3. Have a desire for promoting religious and cultural harmony
  4. Have experience in community activism and/or interreligious related activities
  5. Have an evidenced commitment to effecting positive change. This commitment can come in many forms; ranging from a high level of involvement in community initiatives to social entrepreneurship or from leading responsible business practices to public service.
  6. Possess leadership ability
  7. Have the ability to generate and articulate impactful ideas
  8. Have the skills and ability to work as part of a team with people from different backgrounds and religions
  9. Demonstrate good command of the English language. All elements of the programme will be conducted in English)
  10. Be prepared to travel abroad
  11. Be prepared to commit time to the project. This includes attending the training courses, conferences, delivering campaigns and local community activities). This will span over 12 months in your spare time taking into account your study and/or work commitments.
  12. Be happy to be included in photos and filming that could be used in social media as well as TV and print media

The programme will consist of

  1. Selection and training of 100 young people from around the world representing the world’s major religions to become advocates of co-existence and religious harmony
  2. Two international conferences to provide opportunities for the young people to network and present their projects and activities to the international community
  3. Grass-root activities delivered by the young people on co-existence and inter-faith relations
  4. An online social media platform for the young people to interact and showcase their projects and activities.

In addition to the above the following pilot campaigns will be arranged:

  1. A TV documentary with some of the young leaders involved highlighting the challenges and barriers to co-existence and some of the solutions
  2. A comprehensive media campaign on co-existence and cultural diversity, using TV, Radio, print media as well as social media.

The project will run from January 2015 – July 2016, with a view to continue beyond that with sustainable activities and projects delivered by young people in partnership with local NGOs as well as public and private sector involvement.

How to Apply:

  • Complete the online Application form
  • If you are an organisation and would like to nominate participants to the programme then you can fill in the online Nominate form

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the A Common Word Among the Youth Training 

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2015 Levi Strauss & Co./Pollination Project ( Seed funding for Youth Enviromentalist)-USD$5,0000/Project

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Application Deadline: Ongoing

The Pollination Project and Levi Strauss & Company are partnering to offer seed grants and support to young people involved in a wide variety of environmental programs all over the world.

The Youth Environmental Grantmaking program includes:

  • 20 seed grants of $1000 each made to youth who are involved in grassroots environmental projects
  • Second-round funding of up to $5000 per project offered in Fall 2015
  • Promotional support for certain projects
  • Capacity building and leadership development training offered through Youth Empowered Action Camp.
  • Special priority consideration for projects recommended by the New Leaders Initiative of the Earth Island Institute.

Eligibility:

  • Individuals aged 22 or younger who are starting up or leading an environmental project anywhere in the world.
  • do not fund established organizations with paid staff.

The Pollination fund in the following categories:

  • Youth Environmentalists
  • Compassion towards all life
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Justice in all of its forms
  • Community health and wellness
  • Putting consciousness into action
  • Social change-oriented arts and culture

Funding:

For the initial seed grants, you can apply for up to $1000. For second “impact” grants (which will be available to all grantees in good standing beginning in late Fall, 2015), you can apply for up to $5000.

How to Apply:

  • First, please complete the prescreen questionnaire.
  • If you meet the basic guidelines, you will receive a link to the online application.

Apply Now for the Pollination Project Grant

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Pollination Project Youth Enviromental Grant

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2015 Partnering for Health Professional Training in African Universities (P4hpt) Phd & Masters Scholarships for Africans

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Application Deadline: June 12 2015

Partnering for Health Professionals Training in African Universities (P4HPT) is an EU-funded project under the Intra-ACP Academic Mobility Scheme which aims at building capacity of health professionals with a view to expand the health workforce size in the target countries and subsequently improve well-being of communities.

The partnership is composed of University of Ghana (Ghana), Makerere University (Uganda), Uganda Martyrs University (Uganda), Stellenbosch University (South Africa), University of Nairobi (Kenya), Moi University (Kenya), Eduardo Mondlane University (Mozambique), University of Burundi (Burundi), University of Juba (South Sudan), University of Lesotho (Lesotho), and Universite Catholique De Bukavu (Democratic Republic of Congo). The programme awards scholarships to postgraduate students and staff from various African countries to study at one of the partner institutions.

Study Major: 

Scholarships are awarded for studying

  • MSc./MPhil in Applied Health Social Sciences,
  • M. Phil Anatomy, Master of Nursing (Midwifery and Women’s Health),
  • Masters  of Public Health (MPH), MSc. Health Services Management,
  • Masters of Dental Surgery in Peadiatric Dentistry,
  • Masters of dental surgery in Prosthodontics,
  • Master of Dental Surgery in Periodontology,
  • Masters of Dental surgery in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery,
  • Masters in Cytopathology,
  • Masters in Microbiology,
  • Masters in Virology,
  • MSC International Health Research Ethics (masters programme) and
  • PhD programme in Public Health, Health Sciences, Medical Microbiology, Haematological Pathology.

Eligibility

Target Group 1

  • Applicants must be nationals and/or residents in one of the following countries – Ghana, Uganda, South Africa, Kenya, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, South Sudan, Lesotho

Target Group 2

African nationals and residents registered in a higher education institution of African countries not included in the partnership, or who have obtained a higher education institution degree or equivalent from an institution of these countries. Specific countries mentioned are Sudan, Mali, Togo, Cameroon and Zimbabwe,

The Scholarship

The scholarship covers:

  1. Round-trip flight ticket and visa costs (using a preferred travel agent and calculated against direct linear distance)

  2. Direct participation costs such as tuition fees, registration fees and service fees, where applicable

  3. Comprehensive Travel Insurance (Health, Accident and Travel)

  4. A monthly subsistence allowance for the mobility period (see below)

  • Master: €600 for 24 months

  • Doctorates: €900 for 48 months

  • Staff: €1000 for 6 months

Apply Now for the P4hpt Phd & Masters Scholarships for Africans

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the P4hpt Phd & Masters Scholarships

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2015 Solidarity Academy Workshop for Young Journalists and Writers, Poland (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline:  June 7th 2015

The European Solidarity Centre, New Eastern Europe, Eastbook.eu and the Marshal of Pomeranian Voivodeship are organizing the 11th edition of the Solidarity Academy, an international educational project aimed at maintaining and developing the tradition of the Solidarity Movement.

This year it will be held from 6th to 13th September 2015 in Gdańsk,Poland gathering 16 young journalists who will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and learn new skills.

The aim of this year’s Solidarity Academy is to raise awareness among young journalists about aspects of multiculturalism and solidarity with nations fighting for freedom as well as integrating  young contributors to New Eastern Europe and Eastbook.eu. The Solidarity Academy will help to create a space for journalists from different backgrounds to meet, share and exchange experiences and initiatives.

Workshops will be both theoretical and practical. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in shared activities but they will be also divided into comfy groups and smaller teams during the journalistic task in Kaliningrad.

The result of the journalistic workshops will be the final publication and the debate/panel discussion in Kaliningrad – fully prepared by the participants with the support of experts. The working language of the Solidarity Academy is English. One of the main goals of the project is to create a programme of Solidarity Academy Graduates which will allow the participants to maintain contact and engage together in other projects.

Eligibility Requirements

The Solidarity Academy is open to international young journalists and writers.

Costs

  • The organizers will cover the costs of travel (up to 400 zł/100 €) and
  • The participants’ stay in Gdańsk and all costs connected with the trip to Kaliningrad (including costs of visa).

E-Mail: [email protected]

Apply Now for the 2015 Solidarity Academy for Journalists and Writers

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Solidarity Academy

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2015 Trust Women Hero Award for Women Worldwide (cash prize $USD5,000)

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Application Deadline: June 26th 2015

The Trust Women Awards honour exceptional individuals who have raised awareness and provided real solutions to the challenges faced by women worldwide.

The Trust Women Hero Award celebrates an innovator whose bold thinking and high-impact work has helped women defend and advance their rights.

The 2015 Hero Award winner will be selected by our prestigious Trust Women Advisory Board and receive a cash prize of $5,000 to further their work. They will also be acknowledged with profiles on the Thomson Reuters Foundation and Trust Women Conference websites.

The winner will be unveiled at an evening ceremony at the Trust Women Conference in London on 17 November.
The closing date for entries is Friday, 26 June, 2015. Shortlisted nominees will be notified by 1 September.

Apply Now for the Trust Women Awards 2015

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2015 Earth Journalism Network Climate Communications Innovation Fund ($USD50,000 Grants)

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Application Deadline:  June 15, 2015.

The Earth Journalism Network has created the Climate Communications Innovation Fund to support the development, adaptation, and introduction of novel story telling methods focused on the human dimensions of climate change.

Communities living in regions with climatic changes that undermine their livelihoods face a two-way problem: a lack of capacity to have their perspectives heard and barriers to receiving information on the drivers of change. Causes range from unintelligible information to difficulties in sharing solutions to a lack of media coverage and critical communications infrastructure that result from a history of marginalization and poverty.

This grant opportunity represents a challenge to journalists throughout the world to facilitate a responsive information ecosystem that more accurately and holistically reflects environmental challenges facing people across the planet.

The Grant:

  • This grant fund will support up to 5 projects with each grant amount averaging for approximately 10,000 USD

Type of Projects Supported:

  • The primary focus of this grants opportunity is on the application of technology and novel techniques for climate change communication.
  • Open to applications that include fellowships and travel grants that support specific story ideas or coverage of key events, so long as these activities have a clear relationship to the innovative components of the project.

Eligibility:

  • The Climate Communications Innovation Fund is designed primarily to support the work of already existing media outlets, journalism networks, and associations where an additional funding is need to pursue innovative or experimental approaches.
  • Individuals or new ventures are eligible for this funding.
  • Applicants should provide information about sustaining about this project after the initial seed funding provided under this grant.

How to Apply:

  • Grantees are expected to give their full cooperation in monitoring and evaluating the results of the projects, and are encouraged to submit their own monitoring and evaluation plan along with their application. The final monitoring and evaluation plan will be agreed upon by EJN and each individual grantee.
  • Applications should include a budget using this form
  • The projects are generally expected to take place within less than a year. Projects that can show results before the start of the COP21 Climate Summit in early December, 2015 will receive particular interest. Final reports for accepted projects must be filed no later than February 10, 2016.
  • Projects that can offer or raise co-financing to complement EJN’s support will be favorably viewed.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Earth Journalism Network Climate Communications Innovation Fund

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2015 Postcode Lottery Green Challenge for Green Business Startups around the World.(700,000 Euros Prize)

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Application Deadline: June 1st 2015 23:59:59 CEST

The Postcode Lottery Green Challenge is the largest annual worldwide competition for sustainable entrepreneurs who can instigate change. The challenge is looking for products or services that not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions and be ready to go to market within 2 years, but also combine sustainability, entrepreneurship and creativity.

The competition is an effort by the Dutch Postcode Lottery to bring brilliant, innovative green products and services to the mass market that might otherwise never see the light of day, thereby helping to combat climate change.

 The winner will receive €500,000 to help bring his or her plan to market. An additional €200,000 runner-up prize will also be awarded.

Eligbility:

  • To be eligible for the Postcode Lottery Green Challenge, a product or service must reduce greenhouse gas emissions and it should be possible to be in the market within two years.
  • Every entrant sends in a detailed business plan, and an expert preliminary jury will evaluate its viability.

Prize:

  • 5 finalists are chosen each year to come to Amsterdam and present their plans to an expert jury & audience. By becoming finalists, these high-potential startups get access toan international network of mentors and investors.
  • On top of that, the best finalist wins 500,000 EUR to bring his/her plan to market.
  • A runner-up prize of 200,000 EUR is also awarded.

How to Enter:

  • You can enter the competition by following this link that will take you to the YouNoodle platform for entrepreneurs.
  • There, you are asked to register and then you can enter your business plan by filling in all the questions on the entry form, in English.
  • This is the only way to enter the competition, email attachments or applications by mail will not be accepted due to the large volume of entries we receive every year.

For More Information:

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2015 Falling Walls Science Fellowship for Journalists/Bloggers (Fully Funded to Berlin, Germany).

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: July 31st 2015

In an effort to keep the public informed on life-changing scientific breakthroughs, Falling Walls have created the Falling Walls Science Fellowship for Journalists. It is aimed at journalists and bloggers with at least three years of experience, and who hope to advance their knowledge in the area of sciences.

The Fellows get the opportunity to attend the Falling Walls Lab, Falling Walls Venture and the Falling Walls Conference in Berlin on 8 and 9 November 2015 in Berlin.

  • EligibilityFreelance and full-time journalists or bloggers can apply.
  • Professionals in fields such as research, teaching, public relations and advertising are not eligible.
  • The applicants must have a minimum of three years professional journalism/blogging experience in which they have written about the subject of sciences.

Benefits:

The fellowship includes travel expenses (economy class), accomodation for 3 nights (organised by Falling Walls Foundation), conference fees and meals (breakfast at hotel, catering during the Falling Walls events).

Application Procedure:

Applicants must complete the online form and submit two work samples together with a CV and cover letter (both in English) stating their motivation to apply for the fellowship by 31 July 2015.

Fill out the Online Application Form Now

 

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2015 University Startup World Cup for startups around the world, Copenhagen Denmark.

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: June 22nd 2015

The University Startup World Cup gathers the most promising student startups in the world and brings them together for one intense week of development and networking.

 

Eligibility:

  • The University Startup World Cup is for university students. Therefore, you must have at least one person on your team from a university.
  • The team should consist of at least two people in order to participate, and both should be able to travel to Copenhagen in September.
  • Participation in all activities are mandatory.

How to Apply:

  • You apply via YouNoodle. Here you can upload your business plan and add all the information we need about you and your team.
  • “In the countries where national competitions are held under the Venture Cup license, or by Venture Cup’s partners, teams will be selected directly to the final through these competitions.”

Selections:

  • Teams are selected by our jury, which is made up of talented entrepreneurs, senior business people and investors from all over the world. The selection is made via YouNoodle and finalists are announced on this website and via e-mail directly to the finalists.
  • “In the countries where national competitions are held under the Venture Cup license, or by Venture Cup’s partners, teams will be selected directly to the final through these competitions.”

Cost:

  • You must be able to cover travel and accommodation expenses to be able to participate in the University Startup World Cup.
  • Once you send in your business plan, you have given consent to being able to participate during the third week of September.

Program

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015.

PARTICIPATION IS FREE.

5 DAY FINAL PROGRAM.

1 YEAR DEVELOPMENT & MENTOR PROGRAM FOR ALL FINALIST TEAMS.

EXPO WITH ALL FINALIST TEAMS.

INVESTOR MEETINGS FOR THE FINALIST TEAMS.

BUSINESS EVENTS.

COMPANY VISITS.

UNIVERSITY INCUBATOR VISITS.

MENTORS TO ALL FINALIST TEAMS.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS JUNE 22, 2015.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the University Startup World Cup

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