Belgium (Funded)

Application Deadline: 24 June 2019

Are you a journalist living and working in Africa, Asia or Latin America? Are you passionate by the fascinating world of infectious diseases and international health? The Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) in Antwerp welcomes applications for the sixth edition of its journalist-in-residence programme. Journalists working in all types of media are offered the unique opportunity to write a series of articles, shoot a documentary or make a podcast in the area of infectious diseases and international health.

Through fundamental and applied research, advanced education and expert services, ITM advances medical science to solve tropical, poverty-related and global health threats. The selected journalist will interact with world experts in a wide range of topics in biomedical sciences, clinical sciences and public health during his or her stay at ITM in Antwerp. As ITM journalist-in-residence, s/he will have time to explore different areas or delve deeply into a single topic.

If you are interested in the global health challenges that await us and you are available on 9 and 10 October, you can take part in the 60th ITM colloquium during your residency. “Connecting the dots” is the 60th ITM colloquium in which experts from across the world gather in Antwerp to discuss the most pressing issues facing the tropical medicine and international health community. The journalist-in-residence will get the chance to meet with the key speakers who will discuss topics such as migration, climate change, etc. and the impact on our health.

The initiative is part of ITM’s capacity building programme in developing countries financed by the Belgian Directorate-General for Development (DGD). Last year, three talented women from Cambodia, Indonesia and Venezuela stayed three weeks in Antwerp. Read more about the work of the previous Journalists-in-Residence. Please contact [email protected] if you have questions.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ITM Journalist-in-Residence Programme 2019

Application Deadline: May 15th 2017

The United Nations University Institute on Comparative Regional Integration Studies (UNU-CRIS) offers students with a demonstrated interest and background in regional integration studies the opportunity to take part in the activities of the Institute. Traineeships and Internships are respectively intended for undergraduate and graduate students.

Traineeship Programme

Applicants must:

Be enrolled in a Bachelor programme or holder of a Bachelor degree;
Demonstrate a strong interest in regional integration studies and specifically in the aspects related to the Monitoring and Supervision of Regional Integration processes;
Be eager to contribute to the research projects and activities of the Institute;
Thrive under pressure and be able to act quickly and efficiently;
Possess excellent English communicating and writing skills;
Be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite;
Be available for a minimum duration of three months up to a maximum of six months.

Trainees’ Responsibilities

Traineeship positions fall under the research programme Monitoring and Assessing Regional Integration. Traineeship projects consist in working on the Regional Integration Knowledge System (RIKS). In a nutshell, the RIKS platform provides direct access to information and data on regional integration processes worldwide.

The duties of UNU-CRIS Trainees involve:

Update of the RIKS database and other research tasks related to the Monitoring and Assessing Regional Integration research programme;
Assistance in administrative and other tasks, as needed;
Presentation of the work performed during the research stay at one of the research brunches, which are informal gatherings bringing together UNU-CRIS researchers.

Internship Programme

Applicants must:

Be enrolled in a Master programme or holder of a Master degree;
Demonstrate a strong interest in regional integration studies and specifically in one of the research programmes of the Institute, namely:

The Role of Regions in Global Governance
Monitoring Regional Integration
The UN and Public Regional Goods

Be eager to contribute to the research projects and activities of the Institute;
Thrive under pressure and be able to act quickly and efficiently;
Possess excellent English communicating and writing skills;
Be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite;
Be available for a minimum duration of three months up to a maximum of six months.

Interns’ Responsibilities

The duties of UNU-CRIS Interns involve:

Research tasks related to the research programme of interest based on the needs of the supervisor and on the ongoing projects and research activities at the time of the internship;
Assistance in administrative and other tasks, as needed;
Presentation of the work performed during the research stay at one of the research brunches, which are informal gatherings bringing together UNU-CRIS researchers.

Besides, interns are welcome to take part in seminars, workshops, conferences and other events organised by UNU-CRIS, including informal briefings and roundtable discussions.

Facilities and Services

Office space, computer facilities and access to the libraries of UNU-CRIS and the College of Europe are provided.
While traineeships and internship are non-remunerated, travel costs incurred by the attendance of any UNU-CRIS related events are reimbursed.
In addition, Bruges’ favourable location close to Brussels provides direct access to the seat of the European Union and other international organisations, as well as a number of universities and research centres based in the Belgian capital.
Although admitted candidates are required to arrange their own travel, housing and health insurance, UNU-CRIS will provide advice and support to help facilitate the search process.

Application Procedure

Bachelor students and holders of a Bachelor degree shall apply to the Traineeship Programme.
Master students and holders of a Master degree shall apply to the Internship Programme.

The next deadline for applications is 15 May 2017. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at the end of May 2017 or in the beginning of June 2017 at the latest.

Interested candidates shall submit their application to Mr. Ewout Ramon.

Applications must include:

A curriculum vitae;
A letter of motivation (mentioning the expected period of stay);
A letter of recommendation.

Incomplete applications will not be considered

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNU-CRIS Traineeships & Internship Programme 2017

Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) Journalist-in-Residence Programme 2019 for Journalists – Antwerp, Belgium (Funded)

United Nations University Institute on Comparative Regional Integration Studies (UNU-CRIS) Traineeships & Internship Programme 2017 – BRUGGE, Belgium

Application Procedure