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Alibaba Group eFounders Fellowship 2018 for entrepreneurs in developing countries (Fully Funded to Hangzhou,China)

by OFA
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Application Deadline: May 4th, 2018 (2pm China UTC+8)

When Jack Ma visited Africa in 2017, he saw a continent facing many of the same challenges that Alibaba had managed to overcome in the last 15 years in China. eCommerce operations flanked by payments, logistics, tourism and big data platforms are starting to take shape and create value in unique markets across Africa and the rest of the developing world.

As a Special Advisor to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Jack recognized that by applying ideas from China’s most innovative businesses to their own ventures, participants will have the opportunity to innovate in their home countries. With this opportunity in mind, the eFounders Fellowship was created to find and empower 1000 platform builders who can leverage Alibaba’s experience in China.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRxGxrmP7JY

Course Overview

The eFounders Fellowship is a two-week course for entrepreneurs in developing countries who are operating open, platform-based businesses in the ecommerce, logistics, big data, and tourism spaces. The program will provide first-hand exposure to and learning about ecommerce innovations from China and around the world that enabled growth and a more inclusive development model for all.

With a focus on highlighting breakthrough innovations that have transformed society in China, the program will inspire each participant to think of creative frameworks based on prior expertise and new learnings that can be applied to their own home markets.

Participating entrepreneurs will be given the tools to improve their own ventures, but as ‘New Economy’ pioneers they will be expected to serve as network builders and champions of new ways to approach commerce in their own markets. UNCTAD and Alibaba believe these entrepreneurs can spread powerful new ideas around the world by creating impactful communities and empowering their peers.

The course targets young entrepreneurs as part of an initiative on the digital economy for sustainable development that is jointly organized by the Alibaba Business School and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.

Course Objectives

  •  Identify and select high-potential entrepreneurs who can become industry champions and builders of a new e-commerce ecosystem in their country;
  • Empower the participants to not only apply the gained knowledge in their home countries but also mobilize and inspire others to embrace the new economy paradigm;
  • Create a local community of e-commerce champions who can support one another and continue to nurture the development of their ecosystems to ensure a measurable and sustainable impact within their markets.

Requirements:

Candidates must be:
• Under the age of 35;
• Entrepreneurs in the digital and technology space operating open platforms related to eCommerce, Logistics, Fintech, Big Data or Tourism;
• Authentic, open-minded and altruistic leaders of the new economy;
• At an inflection point in their careers;
• Looking to move from success to significance with integrity, vision and drive;
• Founders or co-founders of an officially registered digital technology venture in a country in Africa;
• Female entrepreneurs are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

  • While the course tuition, accommodation and meals will be covered for selected candidates, participants will be expected to apply and pay for their visa application and travel to and from Hangzhou, China.
  • A letter of support for a visa request will be provided by UNCTAD to facilitate the visa application process. Once in China, the Alibaba Group will arrange lodging and transportation during the course.

Application Deadline:
May 4th, 2018 (2pm China UTC+8)

Program Schedule:
June 19th – 29th, 2018

Location:
Alibaba Xixi Campus – Hangzhou, China

Class Size:
There will be 40 places available

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Alibaba Group eFounders Fellowship 2018

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Yenching Global Symposium (YGS) 2016 in Beijing China (Fully Funded)

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: Thursday, December 31, 2015 at midnight (CST).

The Yenching Global Symposium is hosted by the Yenching Academy at Peking University, Beijing, China. The inaugural Yenching Global Symposium will take place on the dates March 24-26, 2016. Most delegates will arrive the day before, on March 23rd.

There will be 192 delegates at the Yenching Global Symposium. They will be composed of 48 international delegates, 96 Yenching Scholars, and 48 graduate students enrolled at Peking University.

Yenching Global Symposium (YGS) will bring together people from different fields and across generations with a common interest: China. The three-day event will comprise engaging lectures, panel discussions, and interactive sessions about China’s impact on the world and the influence that the world has on China. It will feature prominent Chinese and international scholars, along with leading professionals from a wide range of fields.

Requirements:

  • To apply, delegates must be under 30 years old. Delegates can be young professionals or graduate students (post-graduate / Master’s degree and higher).
  • YGS are recruiting a diverse group of delegates from around the world from different disciplines.
  • YGS are looking for enthusiasm and motivation for the Symposium’s vision as well as a strong, demonstrated interest in China.

Yenching Global Symposium offer ambitious graduate students and young professionals from around the world the opportunity to come to China and be inspired by:

  • a diverse body of global scholars from leading universities,
  • innovation leaders, sharing their passion for social entrepreneurship,
  • speakers from renowned universities, enterprises, and international organisations.

The Symposium is a platform for connecting leaders on China, across generations and between disciplines. It will help connect you with inspiring, likeminded individuals — peers — as well as leading experts who share your interest in China. These interactions will take place at Peking University, one of China’s top universities.

As a delegate, you will also have the opportunity to inspire others through individual contributions to the Symposium: research poster presentations, sharing your experiences with social entrepreneurship, participation in debates, etc.

Benefits:

YGS provide you with return flights, accommodation, and meals for the duration of the Symposium.

Delegates

  • Global Scholars: Graduate or postgraduate students (Master’s level or higher) in any field of study at a university. Students must be under 30 years old with a strong demonstrated interest in China;
  • Innovation Leaders: Young professionals under 30 years of age with a strong demonstrated interest in China and demonstrated leadership skills;
  • Peking University graduate students: Graduate or postgraduate students (Master’s level or higher) in any field of study at PKU. Students should be under 30 years old, be fluent in English, and have a demonstrated interest in China’s interactions with the world.

Apply Now for the Yenching Global Symposium 2016

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Yenching Global Symposium 2016

 

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Become a Delegate for the 2016 G(irls)20 Summit for women, China (Fully Funded)

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: January 15th, 2016, Midnight (EST)

G(IRLS)20 is a unique global platform that economically empowers girls and women around the world.

The G(irls)20 Summit brings together one delegate from each G20 country, plus a representative from the European and African Unions, the MENA region, Afghanistan and Pakistan. In keeping with the G20 Turkey Presidency, a delegate from Azerbaijan, Singapore and Spain joined this year’s Summit.

While the G(irls)20 delegates discuss the same topics as the G20 Leaders, the participants are all girls, aged 18-23. There have been 6 Summits to date: Toronto, Canada (2010); Paris, France (2011); Mexico City, Mexico (2012); Moscow, Russia (2013); Sydney, Australia (2014).

The 2016 G(irls)20 Summit will be held in China next August. A delegate from each G20 country, as well as the African & European Union, Pakistan, Afghanistan & MENA region, will be selected to represent their country.

Eligibility Requirements:

All applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Female, between the ages of 18-23 (at the time of Summit);
  • Lives in and holds citizenship in a G20 member country, Afghanistan, Pakistan, the African or European Unions, or the MENA region;
  • Is proficient in the English language for all verbal and written communications;
  • Has or can obtain a valid passport and visa for travel no later than April 31, 2016
  • Has an interest in the economic advancement of girls and women;
  • Will commit to launching a post-Summit initiative/project in her own community;
  • Has parental or guardian permission to travel to China and to fully participate in the summit for the duration of the Summit (This may require absence from school); and,
  • Will provide consent to appear in any and all media.

Benefits:

  • Summit learning materials and supplies;
  • Return economy air travel arrangements, from the closest international airport to the delegate’s home to China;
  • Accommodations while in China (in transit accommodations to be covered by the delegate);
  • Meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshments each day;
  • All ground transportation while in China.

Please note: it will be the responsibility of the delegate to arrange her own ground transportation to and from her home and the airport, as well as passport and visas (some countries will require a visa).

Timeline:

  • Deadline to submit complete applications: January 15th, 2016, Midnight (EST);
  • Applications will be reviewed by the G(irls)20 Global Advisory & Partners;
  • Two finalists from each country will be selected and contacted by mid February, 2016. Phone interviews will be held shortly thereafter (only those selected for an interview will be contacted); and,
  • G(irls)20 2016 Final Delegates will be announced March 8th, 2016 on the occasion of International Women’s Day.

HOW TO APPLY

In order to ensure successful completion, please download and save files to your computer before filling forms.

STEP 1: Review the Application Instructions Form.

Instruction Form

STEP 2: Review and Sign the Delegate Commitment Form.

Commitment Form

STEP 3: Complete the Delegate Application Form.

Application Form

STEP 4: Reference Form to be completed by school official, NGO sponsor or community organization who has known the applicant for a minimum of 1 year. Relatives will not be considered

Reference Form

STEP 5: Compile all other required documents:

  • Personal Biography, 250 words maximum. If selected, this may be used on our website.
  • Head and shoulders photograph. If selected this may be used on our website.
  • Video submission file (.mp4) as outlined in Application Form.
  • Scan of Passport.  If you do not have a passport at the time of application, submit a government document to show proof of age – birth certificate, national identity card, etc.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2016 G(irls)20 Summit 

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2016 PROVIA Visiting Fellowship Programme for Young Professionals & Researchers from Africa.

by OFA
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Application Deadline: November 20th 2015

The Global Programme of Research on Climate Change Vulnerability, Impacts and Adaptation (PROVIA), in partnership with START, introduces a new and exciting opportunity for young professionals and researchers to engage in PROVIA through the PROVIA Visiting Fellows Programme. The following announcement is for the programme’s inaugural round, and invites young professionals and researchers from Africa and Asia to apply.
The programme is designed to: foster the professional development of young professionals and scholars engaged in climate change vulnerability, impacts, and adaptation (VIA) research; increase the number of young professionals and scientists engaged in PROVIA; and support the coordination, dissemination, and practical application of VIA research.

Provia Details

  • PROVIA is offering a pilot round of fellowships for five fellows, with two selected from Africa and three from Asia.
  • Each fellow will be matched with a mentor at a host institution, based on compatibility between the fellow’s qualifications and research interests, and the mentor’s areas of expertise and current projects.
  • The fellow will be expected to contribute to the mentor’s projects and the mentor will provide research guidance and support to the fellow in project output preparation.
  • Prior to the fellow’s travel to the host institution, the fellow will consult with the mentor and prepare a work plan and a research prospectus or project plan.
  • The outline of the research prospectus or project plan must be approved by the mentor and submitted to the PROVIA Secretariat for travel permission to be granted.
  • The fellow will spend a total of four weeks in residence at the host institution. The fellow will be matched with one of the four participating institutions:
  • 1) International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD), Independent University, Bangladesh;
  • 2) Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies, University of Ghana;
  • 3) Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; and
  • 4) Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Tongji University, China.

Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must meet the following criteria:
•    The fellowship is open to professionals and researchers whose work involves designing, implementing, or promoting adaptation solutions. Professional candidates must have at least a Master’s degree in a field related to climate change VIA (eg. geography, environmental management, environmental policy and economics, climate science, etc.) and 3 years of research or related work experience in adaptation at the time of application. Preference will be given to early career professionals and researchers (i.e. those under 35 years age who have received graduate degrees [Master’s or PhD] within the last 5 years).
•    The applicant should be able to fully participate in the fellowship as described above.
•    The applicant must select a research theme (see application form) and present a corresponding research idea that addresses an emerging issue regarding adaptation solutions. The thesis or goal, objectives, methods, and what stakeholders will be engaged with (if any) must be clearly articulated.
•    The expected research and communications outputs must be described. The applicant should specify who the target audience for each output is, and if the output will be research-based, such as a journal article, or policy/practice-oriented.
•    Each fellow is eligible for up to $1500 in research project funding, to be used in the production of research and communications outputs. The applicant must prepare a simple budget and budget justification for up to $1500, demonstrating how these funds would be used to produce the proposed outputs.
•    The applicant must submit a completed application form and all requested materials (CV, proof of nationality, proof of degree or enrollment, publication sample, and letter of home institution support) by the November 1, 2015 deadline.
•    Selected candidates must possess valid medical insurance for the duration of their stay at the host institution, expiring no less than one month after their return home.

Benefits:

  • Travel (airfare, visa application fee, and airport transfer) and accommodation (housing, daily subsistence allowance) expenses for this fellowship will be covered.
  • Also, Fellows are expected to attend the May 2016 Adaptation Futures Conference in Rotterdam.
  • Fellows’ cost of attendance and conference fees will be covered as part of the fellowship.
  • Mentorship will be provided for an additional six months upon the fellow’s return home.
  • Fellows are expected to produce a research product that may include a publication in an academic journal; OR they may produce an output that can be used in policy or practice arenas for designing, implementing, or influencing adaptation solutions.

How to Apply

  • Interested individuals are invited to submit the completed application form and additional materials to the PROVIA Secretariat, [email protected].
  • Please do not send material that is not requested.
  • The application deadline is 20 November 2015.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the PROVIA Visiting Fellowship Programme

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2015 TWAS Fellowships for Research and Advanced Training

by lanredahunsi
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Deadline : 1 October 2015
Hosting Countries : All developing countries
Eligible nationality : All developing countries
Minimum degree held : MSc
Duration : 3-12 months

TWAS offers fellowships to young scientists in developing countries to enable them to spend three to 12 months at a research institution in a developing country other than their own. The purpose of these fellowships is to enhance the research capacity of promising scientists, especially those at the beginning of their research career, helping them to foster links for further collaboration.

Eligibility

  • The fellowships are for research and advanced training. They are offered to young scientists holding at least an MSc or equivalent degree.
  • Eligible applicants for the fellowships are young scientists working in any area of natural sciences who are citizens of a developing country and are employed by a research institution in a developing country.
  • There is no age limit. However, preference is given to young scientists at the beginning of their research career and those working in Least Developed Countries.
  • Institutes of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), China, are not eligible host institutions under this programme. Applicants interested in conducting a fellowship in China are required to check whether their chosen host is a CAS institute. For a complete list of CAS institutes, see: english.cas.ac.cn/CASI/ . Applicants wishing to attend a CAS institute should either apply to the CAS-TWAS President’s Postgraduate Fellowship Programme or consider the CAS Fellowships for Postdoctoral and Visiting Scholars from Developing Countries.

Terms of the Fellowships

  • The fellowships are offered for a minimum of three months and a maximum of twelve months.
  • TWAS covers international low-cost airfare plus a contribution towards subsistence amounting to a maximum of USD 300 per month. No other costs will be provided by TWAS.
  • The host institution is expected to provide accommodation and food as well as research facilities.

 

Application and Selection Procedure

  • Fellowships are awarded by the TWAS Fellowships Committee on the basis of scientific merit.
  • Applications should be completed in English.
  • Part 1 of the application form should be completed by the applicant and the head of the applicant’s HOME institution, and sent to the TWAS secretariat. Material requested:
    1. the completed application form;
    2. passport-style photograph as a separate JPEG file;
    3. copy of passport page giving personal details (even if expired);
    4. the applicant’s curriculum vitae;
    5. full list of publications (do not enclose reprints of articles!);
    6. letters of recommendation submitted separately to TWAS by two referees who are familiar with the applicant’s work.

Applications should be sent to:
TWAS Exchanges Office
ICTP Campus, Strada Costiera 11
34151 Trieste, Italy
Phone: +39 040 2240-330
Fax: +39 040 2240-689

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 TWAS Fellowships for Research and Advanced Training

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2014/2015 UNAOC Youth Solidarity Fund for Innovative Youth Projects (USD 25,000 grants)

by lanredahunsi
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Application Deadline: 12 January 2015 11:59PM, New York City time

The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Youth Solidarity Fund (YSF) awards grants (up to USD 25,000) to selected projects that demonstrate innovative youth approaches to intercultural or interfaith dialogue. It only supports projects that are entirely developed and managed by youth for the benefit of youth. The age definition used by UNAOC to characterize youth is a person who is between 18 and 35 years old.

The Youth Solidarity Fund (YSF) provides seed funding to outstanding youth-led initiatives that promote long-term constructive relationships between people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. The Fund links small scale and local work to larger movements for social and global change.

The YSF supports the development of young peoples’ organizations and other means for their work to have an even broader and deeper impact and to be expanded. It was established to answer the calls for action made around the world by youth organizations since the creation of the UNAOC.

The YSF awards grants (up to USD 25,000) to selected projects that demonstrate innovative youth approaches to intercultural or interfaith dialogue. It only supports projects that are entirely developed and managed by youth for the benefit of youth. The age definition used by UNAOC to characterize youth is a person who is between 18 and 35 years old.

The process of selection, substantive and technical support is managed by the Secretariat of the UNAOC based in New York, at the United Nations Headquarters. As UNAOC benefits from the administrative support of the United Nations Office for Projects Services (UNOPS), all financial and reporting procedures within the YSF are in full compliance with UNOPS Financial Rules and Regulations.

Once selected, the winning organizations sign an Agreement with UNOPS to govern the management of the grant. Detailed mid-term and final reports (both narrative and financial with full supporting documentation) will be required of youth organizations.

 

Geographical Coverage of the 2014-2015 Call for Applications:

Donor countries’ priorities or constraints are a key consideration in determining the geographical coverage of the YSF interventions for any given campaign. The 2014-2015 YSF Call for Applications will welcome proposals from youth organizations officially registered and operating in the following countries:

Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Federated States of Micronesia, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Rwanda, Samoa, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, State of Palestine, Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Eligibility Criteria for Youth Organizations

Youth organizations are subject to the same criteria as other partners of the United Nations system in that they must be accountable, transparent and refrain from all discriminatory practices.

To be eligible, applying youth organizations need to fulfill each and every one of the following criteria:

  • Be a membership-based youth-led organization;
  • Be a non-governmental organization (with the exception of national youth councils) registered in the country of operation as a charity, trust, foundation or association;
  • Be officially registered and operational for a minimum of 2 years at the time of the application with funding base and project implementation (e.g. registered in December 2012 or earlier);
  • Have a democratic governance structure, leadership nomination and consultative processes in formulating priorities and policies with members;
  • Have an ability to demonstrate proper and consistent monitoring, evaluation and recordkeeping of their activities, including project evaluation reports and financial accounts;
  • Have a gender perspective/balance reflected in their staff, membership and activities;
  • Have no adherence to or affiliations with violent ideologies or antagonism against any particular country, culture, religion or belief system, ethnic group, gender, etc; and
  • Did not receive funding under the YSF past editions or did not receive the UNAOC-BMW Intercultural Innovation Award.

 

Eligibility Criteria for Projects:

All submitted projects need to fulfill each and every one of the following criteria to be deemed eligible and be reviewed by the Selection Committee:

  • Origin: The project was developed and written by youth;
  • Target Audience: The project targets youth. Gender balance among project participants is ensured;
  • Management: The project is managed by a youth-led organization, responding to all eligibility criteria mentioned above;
  • Project Coordinator: The Project Coordinator is an employee of the applying organization and is between the ages of 18 and 35 at the moment of the application;
  • Duration and Timing: The project must be implemented during March-October 2015 period, while final reports will need to be submitted by November 30, 2015 at the very latest.
  • Location: Project activities are implemented in the country(ies) mentioned in the above list (see geographical coverage section);
  • Budget: The organization needs to guarantee its capacity to implement all elements of the proposed project with the funds requested. Grants provided by UNAOC will not exceed USD 25,000. The proposed budget will have 90% of costs associated with direct project activities and only up to 10% of it will cover Project Coordinator’s salary/fees. Office rent cost, utilities and purchase of technical equipment (e.g. computers, copiers, printers, cameras, telephones, etc.) cannot be part of the budget;
  • English: Application and CV/resume of the Project Coordinator must be in English only;
  • Registration certificate and statute: A copy of a registration certificate and a statute need to be attached to the application form. They can be submitted in original language of a country, where the organization is registered;
  • Application form: The duly completed application form cannot exceed 8 pages and the font must be at least 10 points.

Once the compilation of scores has been completed, the proposals with the top scores will be contacted by UNAOC via email. Selected organization will be provided with information on further steps, draft Agreements to be signed and a schedule of payments.

Application:

  • Please email your completed application form, CV/resume for the Project Coordinator, copies of the registration certificate and a statute of your organization by 12 January 2015, 11:59PM, New York City time to the UNAOC Secretariat at [email protected].
  • Please submit only requested documents as additional documents will not be considered. Please submit your application documents in one single email. Applications received after 12 January 2015 11:59PM, New York City time, will not be reviewed and considered.

 Questions on application guidelines:

All information needed to complete your application is included in these application guidelines. Due to limited capacities, UNAOC will not be able to reply to all questions concerning applications. Notification, acknowledging receipt of the application, will be sent out via [email protected] email during January 15-24, 2015 period.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNAOC Youth Solidarity Fund 2014/2015

 

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2015 International University Sports Federation Young Reporters’ Programme, Korea (Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi
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Application Deadline: October 15 2014

 

What: FISU Young Reporters’ Programme
Where: Universiade in Gwangju, Korea
When: July 3rd to 14th, 2015
Worth:FISU will cover the cost of travel from the candidate’s home to Gwangju and back, while the Gwangju OC will provide accommodation and meals.

After the inaugural edition of the FISU Young Reporters’ Programme in 2011 at the 26th Summer Universiade in Shenzhen, China and a successful 2nd edition at the 27th Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia, the International University Sports Federation (FISU) will host its FISU U-Media programme for the 3rd time at the 28th Summer Universiade in Gwangju, Korea.

For the 28th Summer Universiade in Gwangju, Korea (July 3rd to 14th, 2015), FISU once again will invite 12 aspiring young journalists from the five continents to the Games in Gwangju alongside the athletes where they will receive specialized media training.

The Young Reporters’ Programme aims to include

  • 21 to 25-year-old students or recent graduates in journalism/communications from the five continents of Africa (2), America (4), Asia (2), Oceania (2) and Europe (2) right into the middle of the Games for 14 days, with full access to the competition venues and MPC.
  • They will be joined by their peers from Korea.
  • FISU will nominate 12 (6 male & 6 female) Young Reporters on the basis of performance and promise.
  • They could be university students engaged in journalism/communications studies or young graduates ready to embark on a full-time media career.
  • FISU will cover the cost of travel from the candidate’s home to Gwangju and back, while the Gwangju OC will provide accommodation and meals.

Selection Criteria:

  • Candidates will be between the ages of 21 and 25 undertaking full or part time studies towards a career in communications, journalism or other areas of news media.
  • Recent university graduates working as interns or in similar training roles in established news organizations may also be considered.
  • They will be outstandingly proficient in writing and presenting news reports in English.
  • Candidates will be judged on their academic records, the recommendations of teaching staff or managers and should, above all, show real potential to succeed at their chosen media career.
  • Evidence of excellence in coursework or in the media workplace must be established and provided with the nomination.
  • Strong references will be required from their university or an employer (internship).
  • Evidence of published work will be an advantage.
  • Candidates must be able to travel on the required dates and be available to partake, full time, in the complete programme over the duration of the Universiade.
  • Candidates must be willing to sign an agreement form setting out the conditions of their participation in the FISU Young Reporters’ Programme, which will include copyright free usage of their course content.
  • Candidates must have a valid passport for international travel.
  • Upon selection they will receive the necessary documents from the Gwangju OC for their visa if needed.
  • The final decision on the suitability of nominated candidates remains with FISU.
  • Fluency in French, Spanish and/or Russian (in addition to English) will be considered an asset.
  • Experience in high performance sport (as a competitor, official, coach, team manager etc.) will also be considered an asset

How to Apply:

  • Individuals interested in applying are asked to submit in English:
  • Current and detailed CV with date of birth and photo accompanied by covering letter;
  • Current address, E-mail address and Skype address;
  • Two letters of reference from academic or professional contacts;
  • An A4 page text (300 to 500 words) that could serve as an intro page for a book entitled: ‘Major Sporting Events: Pitfalls for Young Reporters?’;
  • Applications will be accepted until October 15th, 2014. Applications reaching FISU after the deadline or incomplete applications will NOT be taken into consideration.
  • An intake interview might be conducted via Skype for the final selection round to assess the English proficiency of the candidates. Candidates will be duly informed.
  • Please note: Applications will be reviewed by the FISU Media and Communication Committee, chaired by Verena Burk, FISU EC Member.

Send Applications to:

All applications should be sent to [email protected] in pdf format.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Young Reporters’ Programme

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