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World Summit Award (WSA) 2019 for young digital Innovators (Funded to WSA Global Congress in in Vienna, Austria)

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The WSA Young Innovators is a special call within the framework of WSA, that promotes and awards young social entrepreneurs. The WSA Young Innovators is a special recognition for young people under 26 years of age, using ICTs to take action on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

Together with the WSA winners of each year, they are honored as outstanding digital innovation with social impact.

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible for young citizens of all UN member states, WSA Young Innovators is open to every start-up, social entrepreneur, NGO, student or individual!

  • Submissions for the WSA Young Innovators can contain all mobile and web-based projects, such as: apps, web pages, applications for wearables, kiosk installations, SMS based products, games and interactive productions. There is no limitation regarding the platforms or channels the projects work with.
  • All submissions have to be launched products. No drafts, ideas or unfinished projects can be accepted.

PARTICIPATION AND SUBMISSION OF PROJECTS TO THE WSA YOUNG INNOVATORS

  • Taking part in the WSA Young Innovators contest is eligible through submission of a project with a clear digital component to the WSA Database.
  • Only submitted and fully filled in applications will be considered by the WSA Young Innovators Jury.
  • All information entered in the application form of the WSA Database must be in English.
  • Main team members of the projects submitted must be under 26 years of age (born on or after January 1, 1993).
  • The timeline is the same as the WSA Global.
  • An especially assembled Jury will evaluate all entries.

***CONTINENTAL PRE-SELECTION EU & MENA: WSA’s sister award, the European Youth Award will serve as the official pre-qualification for Europe and the MENA region. The EYA Online Jury will evaluate all solutions and the best 10-17 solutions will be introduced to the WSA Global Young Innovators Jury, selecting then the 5 WSA Young Innovators 2019.
 
This is the first step for WSA to conduct regional Youth initiatives in all regions.

HOW TO APPLY

The WSA Young Innovators Award is an open call. The participation in the WSA Young Innovators is open to any entrepreneur, company, student group or project team – at least one of the founding members and the majority of the team must be under the age of 26 (born on or after January 1, 1993).
 
youth taking action on the SDG’s | strictly for people under 26
 

The WSA Young Innovators call is eligible for projects that:

  • Are developed by young innovators under the age of 26
  • Offer digital solutions to any of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Deliver content-rich digital solutions to the user including individuals, businesses, and organisations
  • have a strong digital component: websites, apps, SMS based solutions, IoT, wearables etc.
  • are market ready or already launched on the market – no ideas or concepts are eligible

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the World Summit Award (WSA) 2019

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Contests

IAEA 2020 Essay Competition for Students and Early Career Professionals (€2000 prize & Fully Funded to Vienna, Austria)

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Application Deadline: Friday, 6 September 2019, at 11:59 p.m., Vienna Time (CET)

Students and professionals below the age of 35 can now submit entries to the IAEA’s 2020 International Essay Competition on Nuclear Security for Students and Early Career Professionals in cooperation with the International Nuclear Security Education Network (INSEN). The contest is part of the IAEA’s International Conference on Nuclear Security: Sustaining and Strengthening Efforts, taking place from 10 to 14 February, 2020 at IAEA headquarters in Vienna.

The essays can be submitted in any of the official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish).

The Award

Three finalists will be announced by 31 October 2019. They will each receive a cash prize of €2000 and a certificate signed by IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano.

The finalists will be invited to attend and present their essays at a side event of the Conference; the IAEA will cover all travel expenses. Winning essays will also be posted on the Conference website.

Requirements

Length: Up to 1,000 words

•Format: Word document, submission by email to [email protected]. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions for details.

•Limit: One entry per person•Language: Any official language of the IAEA (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish).

Please refer to the Terms and Conditions for details.PrizesThree finalists will receive cash prizes of €2000 and a certificate signed by the IAEA Director General.

In addition, the finalists will receive flight tickets, accommodation and daily living expenses to attend and present their essays at ICONS 2020 side event in Vienna, Austria (10-14 February 2020). The essays will be posted on the IAEA Conference Website with a link on the IAEA Conference App for the duration of the Conference and included in the conference proceedings.

Timelines and Selection Process

•Submission Deadline: Friday, 6 September, 2019, at 11:59 p.m., Vienna Time (CET)

•The Selection Committee will be include the Director of the Division of Nuclear Security and Technical Officers from the Division of Nuclear Security.•Submitted abstracts will be evaluated anonymously and without regard to nationality, gender, or occupation of the applicant.

•Announcement of finalists: No later than Thursday, 31 October 2019. For any additional queries, please contact [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the IAEA 2020 Essay Competition

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Fellowships

The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) 2019 Science Communication Fellowship (Fully Funded to Vienna, Austria)

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Application Deadline: January 11th 2019

The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) is currently accepting applications for its summer 2019 Science Communication Fellowship. The fellowship starts on 27 May and ends on 30 August. The fellowship covers the cost of travel to and from Vienna and the awardee’s home country at the beginning and end of the fellowship, as well as a modest stipend to offset living expenses during the period of the fellowship.

The science communication fellow will gain experience in communicating complex systems science for a general audience through a variety of platforms including blogs, website content, video, and articles for our magazine, Options. The successful candidate will work in the IIASA Communications Department, assisting with a variety of tasks including editorial work, web publishing, media relations, event coverage, multimedia, social media, and other communication activities. The fellow will also work closely with participants in the IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP), producing several pieces of work covering research from the program.

Eligibility

  • A Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in science or journalism, and/or current student or graduate of a science journalism program.
  • Applicants from all countries are welcome, but IIASA gives priority to citizens or residents of countries in which IIASA has a National Member Organization. We encourage applications from developing countries.

Qualifications

  •  Experience in writing about science for the general public via blogs, newspapers, university web sites, or other outlets.
  • Written and oral fluency in English and proven ability to understand complex scientific research.
  • Experience with or interest in social media, video, photography, or other multimedia is a plus.

Applications

To apply, please email the following documents to Ms. Alia Harrison, Recruitment Coordinator, Human Resources Department, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis at [email protected]

  • CV/Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • One writing sample of no more than 800 words (longer texts will not be considered) about a scientific topic and aimed at a general audience (e.g., article for a newspaper or magazine, blog post, or op-ed)
  • A letter of recommendation

The application deadline is 11 January 2019.  Incomplete applications or applications received with written samples exceeding 800 words will not be considered.

The stipend is 4,000 EUR for the three months. IIASA does not provide housing or additional funding for housing.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the IIASA 2019 Science Communication Fellowship.

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Internships

Salzburg Global Internship Program 2019 for young professionals (Funded to Salzburg, Austria)

by OFA
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Application Deadline: October 19th 2018

Are you hungry to put your classroom learning to work and gain real world knowledge and skills? Do you want to work in an international team in an inspiring environment? Are you passionate about helping to shape a better world?

Salzburg Global Seminar is an independent non-profit organization founded in 1947 to challenge current and future leaders to shape a better world. Our multi-year programs aim to bridge divides, expand collaboration and transform systems.

Salzburg Global convenes outstanding talent across generations, cultures and sectors to inspire new thinking and action, and to connect local innovators with global resources. We foster lasting networks and partnerships for creative, just and sustainable change.

The interns are selected from across the world in a highly competitive process. While undergraduates who have completed at least three years of accredited study may apply, preference is given to recent college graduates or to those in early stage graduate studies whose interests and skills align well with Salzburg Global’s programs and activities.

Salzburg Global makes every effort to select a diverse group of interns and to align their general and specific assignments to maximize both the learning experience interns receive and the contribution they are able to make.

Salzburg Global Seminar offers a number of three-month internship programs (non-accredited), which give interns the opportunity to not only enhance their skills and knowledge, but also access its impressive network of Salzburg Global Fellows. 

Benefits:

  • These internships are full-time for three months.
  • Internships are unpaid, but all interns live on-site at Schloss Leopoldskron, Salzburg, Austria and all meals and travel to Austria is provided.

  • For internships in Salzburg, Austria, Salzburg Global provides room and board at Schloss Leopoldskron and travel from and return to the intern’s country of residence. For internships in Washington, DC, Salzburg Global provides a stipend.

Available Internships:

COMMUNICATIONS TEAM

Features Intern

An integral part of a small but busy communications team, this internship is perfect for a recent journalism school graduate who is passionate about writing features and telling stories that capture our programs’ impact. This internship is based in Salzburg, Austria.

Find out more.

Fellowship Intern

Working directly alongside the Fellowship Manager, this internship needs a highly organized and detail-orientated multi-tasker with an interest in alumni relationship and event management. This internship is based in Salzburg, Austria.

Find out more.

Social Media Intern

Working across multiple social media platforms, this internship is for an ambitious recent graduate keen to put their digital production and communications skills to the test and start their career as a social media manager. This internship is based in Salzburg, Austria.

Find out more.

DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Development Intern

Based in Salzburg, Austria, this internship is perfect for a recent graduate who wants to gain experience in both fundraising and program delivery at a non-profit organization.

Find out more.

Institutional Development Intern

Based in Washington, DC, this internship is perfect for an enthusiastic recent graduate who wants to gain experience in institutional fundraising at a non-profit organization.

Not currently hiring but find out more. 

International Non-Profit Development Intern (Campaign and Individual Giving)

Based in Washington, DC, this internship is for a recent graduate who wants to gain experience in non-profit fundraising and who is as confident in writing donor letters as they are in helping to organize events.

Find out more.

PROGRAM TEAM

Library Intern

Working in the historic Max Reinhardt Library at Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg, Austria, this internship is for a highly organized, self-motivated recent library science graduate who is up to the challenge of managing a small collection and supporting staff research.

Find out more.

Program Intern

Based in Salzburg, Austria, this internship is perfect for a self-motivated and pro-active recent or soon-to-be graduate who wants to gain experience in program delivery, from event planning and preparation to implementation, at a non-profit organization.

Find out more.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Salzburg Global Internship Program 2019

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Contests

Peter Drucker Challenge Essay Contest 2017 ( € 1,000 & Fully Funded to the 9th Global Peter Drucker Forum in Vienna, Austria)

by OFA
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Application Deadline: July 15th 2017

Drucker Challenge is an essay contest for students and professionals between 18 and 35 organized by the Peter Drucker Society Europe. Keeping the human-oriented management philosophy of Peter Drucker alive in the minds of the young generation.

Topic/Context

Prosperity is not just a financial notion — inclusive prosperity encompasses the opportunity for lives in dignity, with purpose and roles to contribute to common endeavors in the communities one is part of. It is definitely more than material well-being. A holistic view of prosperity includes all — the material and economic aspects as well the social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual side.

The biggest natural resource on the planet is human potential — human energy, engagement and creativity. Only a fraction of this potential is brought to bear today. However, if better leveraged, this latent potential would be the key driver for conomic and human growth.

Questions

What holds people back in today’s organizations and institutions to realize their potential? What are the obstacles that you see in your environment?

What is the role of management to free up human potential? Give examples of management actions that have made a difference in your life.

Can digital technology (in particular automation and Al) spavvn prosperity as opposed to eliminate jobs? Give concrete examples

What is your perspective on hovv technology can enable people to co-create solutions that are good for their communities, the economy and the vvorld?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnBIcoqzRKc

Essay Format

A personal narrative essay that may be underpinned by research

Words

  • 1500 to 3000 (excluding footnotes and any graphics) as PDF or word document

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  • 12 points

General Requirements

You must be between 18-35 years old (inclusive of both ages);
You must have been selected no more than once (or not at all) among the top 10 since 2010.

Essay Category Requirements

Student category
You are a part-time or full-time student (bachelor, master, MBA, or PhD);
Or you are seeking your first opportunity after the completion of your last degree.

Professional category
You are a manager of people, projects, budgets, and/or processes;

  • Or you are a licensed professional;
  • Or you are an entrepreneur or business owner;
  • Or you are a social volunteer or community leader.

Participation

Open to students and young professionals from all around the world

Prize:

  • A cash prize of € 1,000 (to be handed over at the Awards Ceremony)
  • Free participation in the 9th Global Peter Drucker Forum to be held in Vienna on November 16 – 17, 2017 (including conference bag and brochure; buffet lunches and coffee breaks at the conference venue)
  • Funding of travel expenses (airfare or train plus 3 nights lodging at a hotel of Organizer’s choice)
  • Invitation to pre-conference events (Nov. 15): Drucker Challenge Get-Together (with partner) and Speakers reception at the City Hall (with partner)
  • Invitation to the Gala event on Nov. 16 with awards ceremony (with partner) and a guided tour at Schönbrunn Palace
  • Opportunity to contribute in a session and /or an interview by important media (selection by session chair/media representative)
  • Certificate with ranking
  • Ranking list and publication of essay on www.druckerchallenge.org
  • Opportunity to post a blog on www.druckerforum.org with your learnings from the Drucker Forum (incl. review and edit by experienced management writers)
  • One-year-all-access subscription to Harvard Business Review

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Peter Drucker Challenge Essay Contest 2017

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Contests

UNIDO’s 50th Anniversary Global Start-up Business Plan Competition 2016 ($USD 30,000 Prize & Fully Funded to Vienna, Austria)

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Application Deadline: 23 September 2016, by 00:00 CET (GMT+1)

Target Group: potential and existing entrepreneur(s), aged between 18-35, with a new business idea or startup in an early stage

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

The GSBPC calls on potential and existing entrepreneurs to participate by submitting their innovative entrepreneurial ideas by means of a Business Plan Template, which will be reviewed by a team of experts.

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

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

Benefits:

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

They will also receive the following start-up capital: 

  • 1st Place: $15,000
  • 2nd Place: $10,000
  • 3rd Place: $5,000

All three winners will additionally be rewarded with:

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

The top 50 applicants will receive:

Counselling and mentoring through UNIDO ITPO Bahrain (AICEI) for a period of 6 months.

Important: Applications must either be submitted through AICEI’s registration form website http://aicei.net/global-startup-business-plan-competition-registration-form/ or via email: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNIDO’s 50th Anniversary Global Start-up Business Plan Competition 2016

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UNIDO’s 50th Anniversary Time Capsule Competition 2016 (Fully Funded to UNIDO Headquarters in Vienna, Austria)

by OFA
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Application Deadline: 15 October 2016, by 00:00 CET (GMT+1)

Target Group: People worldwide born between 1991 and 1998

UNIDO’s 50th Anniversary Time Capsule Competition is open to creative young people around the world (born between 1991 and 1998), who are interested in addressing the issue of sustainability for a more inclusive future.

The competition is organized by UNIDO, the UN specialized agency that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability, together with AIESEC, the global platform for young people to explore and develop their leadership potential.

Contestants  are required to submit a video message about their hopes, dreams and concerns with inclusive and sustainable industrial development.

The video, no longer than 60 seconds (related to the questions listed below), should be accompanied by a statement of up to 300 words outlining the ideas addressed in the video. All videos will be stored in a time capsule, which will be kept at the United Nations Headquarters in Vienna and be re-opened in November 2030.

These are the questions that need to be addressed in the 60-second video message:

(1)  How do you see the world in 2030 in the context of inclusive and sustainable industrial development  and Sustainable Development Goal 9 (SDG9)?
(2)  What are the main challenges we face today?
(3)  How can we best address these problems?

The winners of the best videos will be rewarded with:

  •  A UNIDO certificate
•  A round-trip from home country to the UNIDO Headquarters in Vienna, Austria
•  Accommodation and health insurance in Vienna (from the 20th November to the 26th November 2016)
•  A grant

Steps for Time Capsule Competition:

(1)  Please be sure you read, fully comprehend, and are able to adhere to the pre- and post-selection requirements stated in the Time Capsule Competition flyer (remember: this competition is for young people born between 1991-1998)
(2)  Upload your video to WeTransfer
(3)  Download and complete the Application Form (double check that you have included the link to your video as well as the narrative)
(4)  Research, brainstorm, be creative and, above all, have fun (but be sure that all three questions have been answered)
(5)  Submit:
• Completed Application Form (including your statement and WeTransfer link)
      • A scanned copy of your passport
      • CV

* All Documents must be sent in one email to: [email protected] by 15 October 2016 00:00 CET (GMT+1)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNIDO’s 50th Anniversary Time Capsule Competition 2016

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Contests

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Essay Competition 2016 for Student & Young Professionals ( €2000 plus Fully Funded trip to attend the IAEA International Conference in Vienna, Austria)

by OFA
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Submission Deadline: Friday 12 August, 2016 at 11:59pm, Vienna Time (CET)

Following the successful International Conference on Nuclear Security: Enhancing Global Efforts held in Vienna, Austria, in July 2013, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is organizing a second conference in this area — the International Conference on Nuclear Security: Commitments and Actions — at its Headquarters in Vienna, Austria, from 5 to 9 December 2016.
This second international conference on nuclear security will not only provide a timely global forum in which the progress made in strengthening nuclear security worldwide can be reviewed and future developments discussed; its results will also serve as important input for the preparation of the IAEA’s next Nuclear Security Plan, which will cover the period 2018–2021.

Requirements

  • IAEA invite students and early career professionals, aged 35 years and under, to submit an innovative and original essay on the future of Nuclear Security: Commitments and Actions. To inspire essay topics, applicants may choose to refer to the Conference Webpage for a list of high-level themes and technical session subjects for the Conference.
  • IAEA encourages women and nationals from developing countries to participate in the essay competition.
  • IAEA also welcome those involved in the multiple disciplines supporting Nuclear Security including, but not limited to: practitioners of science, engineering, law, political science, international relations and other legal, policy and technical disciplines associated with nuclear security.
  • Length: 2,500 words and under
  • Format: Word document, submission by email to [email protected]. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions for details.
  • Limit: One entry per person
  • Language: Any official language of the IAEA (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish).

Prizes:

  • 3 winners will be presented with cash prizes of €2000 and a certificate signed by the Director General of the IAEA.
  • In addition, all 3 winners will receive flight tickets, accommodation and daily living expenses to attend and present their papers at the International Conference in Vienna, Austria (5-9 December 2016).
  • The essays will be posted on the IAEA Conference Website with a link on the IAEA Conference App for the duration of the Conference.

Timelines and Selection Process

  • Submission Deadline: Friday 12 August, 2016 at 11:59pm, Vienna Time (CET)
  • The Selection Committee will be comprised of the Director of the Division of Nuclear Security and Technical Officers from the Division of Nuclear Security.
    o Submitted abstracts will be evaluated anonymously and without regard to nationality, gender, or occupation of the applicant.
    o Judging period: 1 month
  • Announcement of winners and prizes: Friday 16 September, 2016
    For any additional queries, please contact [email protected].

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Essay Competition 2016 for Student & Young Professionals

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