tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14408395900866178432024-02-02T01:16:34.625-08:00Scholarships, Grants and Events Abroadadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997939839326632518noreply@blogger.comBlogger322125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440839590086617843.post-48278844994474402892012-01-12T01:49:00.000-08:002012-01-16T09:54:55.699-08:00Viadrina Summer University 2012 - The Culture of Football: Passion, Power, Politics<div style="text-align: justify;">Football is not only the most popular sport in many regions of the world but also a social, political and cultural mass phenomenon. In light of the European Football Championship 2012 (in Poland and the Ukraine), the long-standing Viadrina Summer University dedicates an intensive program to the cultural and social scientific exploration of this phenomenon. To what extent does football mirror social and cultural developments of modern societies? Which interdependencies exist between football and politics? Which identities – competing or converging ones – are represented by football? And which roles do language, media, rituals play in all this? These questions shall be pursued in a German-Polish project at Viadrina University and its Polish partner institution, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. The main coursework of Viadrina Summer University will be carried by Viadrina faculty representing sociological and political science as well as historical, economic and linguistic approaches. In addition, lectures and seminars will be offered by academics of other German and European as well as American universities.<br /><br /><i>Core Course I: „Football and the Politics of Identity“ / Prof. Dr. Michael Minkenberg<br />Core Course II: „The Political Economy of Football“ / Prof. Dr. Timm Beichelt</i><br /><b></b></div><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Who can participate?</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Viadrina Summer University welcomes <b>advanced students and young researchers from the social sciences, modern European history, linguistics and communication studies, as well as economics</b>. Applications from candidates who already hold a first degree and/or have specialized in issues related to the program will receive preferential treatment. Full-time attendance of the Summer University is obligatory for all participants. Students are expected to contribute actively to the Summer University by making short presentations and submitting research essays. Proficiency in English is required as all parts of the program will be taught in English.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Teaching and Syllabus</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Summer University combines lectures, seminar discussions, excursions and student presentations. For our international participants there is a German language course offered every day for one hour and all levels. Details on the course program, reading requirements and syllabus are available in advance on the Summer University’s website.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Certificate</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Viadrina Summer University Certificate requires active participation in one core course, two seminars, one workshop, three lectures and one excursion. Participants who wish to transfer their credit points to their home universities are expected to deliver a research paper and to make an in-class oral presentation. Students are entitled to earn up to 18 ECTS points. This requires participation of 45 lecture-/seminar-hours and a research paper.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Course fees and fellowships</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The <b>registration fee of 250 Euros </b>includes tuition, course materials and other costs related to the course program. The Summer University offers <b>25 fellowships </b>provided by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Foreign Office for foreign participants.<b> </b>Fellowships cover tuition, accommodation, travelling costs and a lump sum of 200 Euro towards meals and living costs. Travelling costs will be reimbursed according to the regulations of the DAAD.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Summer University is open to a limited number of regular Viadrina students (see university calendar summer term, faculty for social and cultural sciences M.A.-part). The fee is also 250 Euro for EUV-students.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Accommodation</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Participants are invited to stay in modern student apartments with single rooms and modern facilities in Słubice, Poland. The price of a single room per person for 19 nights will be around 120 Euro. Grocery stores, supermarkets and restaurants are all to be found within walking distance.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Application</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Deadline for applications of international participants and DAAD-scholarships is <b>31st January 2012</b>. Decisions of acceptance will be announced by 28th February 2012 by e-mail.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Deadline for applications of EUV-MA-students: <b>15th March 2012 </b>(MA-KVV). Decisions of acceptance will be announced by 30th March 2012 by e-mail.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Please send us:</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">1. Application form ( word 97-2003, pdf )</div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. Curriculum Vitae</div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. Letter of Motivation (one page)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">4. 1 Letter of Recommendation (university professor and/or supervisor)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">5. Proof of English language proficiency (Level C1 of The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Applications <b>by ordinary mail only.</b> All applications have to be done in English.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><b>If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Kathrin Goeritz:</b> <b><u>v</u><u>su@europa-uni.de</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Website: http://www.kuwi.europa-uni.de/de/studium/summeruniversity/index.html</div>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997939839326632518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440839590086617843.post-80336727159796472232012-01-11T07:49:00.000-08:002012-01-16T09:54:55.718-08:00EVS Volunteering in Belgium 2012-2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU6iGzk9Hz-QwwS-LF7R-UY8kQ1LBLtq1zao_uNgkhidF1KF0NleH8C5qG4Y1guy3SZ2jOS-JE8rhHQqfYdOYb5Gy4qteNXQ0xtRWVfV0u8uUr7WCL7VmY8EQatRDegE934srljpdXZgh-/s1600/volunteer+evs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU6iGzk9Hz-QwwS-LF7R-UY8kQ1LBLtq1zao_uNgkhidF1KF0NleH8C5qG4Y1guy3SZ2jOS-JE8rhHQqfYdOYb5Gy4qteNXQ0xtRWVfV0u8uUr7WCL7VmY8EQatRDegE934srljpdXZgh-/s200/volunteer+evs.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span id="yiv502278882ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_ucRequestShow1_lblDescription">The European AIDS Treatment Group (EATG) is looking for a volunteer to support us with our communication work towards people living with HIV/AIDS and other stakeholders. The volunteers would be involved in projects to raise awareness about HIV in Europe, mainly among young communities. <br /><br />EATG is a large network of activists; we regularly receive suggestions from our members for new projects and initiatives. Our members are activists that advocate for best access to HIV prevention, treatment and care across Europe. We develop projects for universal access to HIV medicines and prevention. <br /><br />Volunteers would help us in our daily tasks; and collaborate and learn with our network of members and partners.</span></span></div><a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;"> Our target group is people living with HIV and their supporters. The volunteers would work in a young and friendly environment in our office in Brussels and would be in contact with the HIV community in Europe on a daily basis (through contact with our members and partners in different European countries). Furthermore, the volunteer would be in contact with the public health community in Brussels and the main policy makers. </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> The volunteers would participate in actions in different European countries targeted at the most at risk groups for HIV transmission. E.g. projects aiming to decrease stigma and discrimination; developing strategies for testing of young people and early diagnosis of HIV; raising awareness and developing knowledge of young people on HIV related issues, as well as sexual health and other sexual transmitted diseases; disseminating information about European actitivites for HIV prevention. </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> EATG works with the most vulnerable populations to HIV transmission (migrants, drug users, sex workers, men having sex with men). We are often confronted by issues of stigma and discrimination and inequalities in different health systems across Europe, and our work aims to tackle these inequalities. </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> The scope of our work in the European region, however, our activities focus in Eastern Europe, where the HIV prevalence is higher then in other European countries.</span><span style="font-size: small;">We consider the project environment challenging, as the volunteer would work with us mainly on HIV prevention among most vulnerable groups in Europe and namely in Eastern Europe.</span> <span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br /><br /><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Tasks </span></b></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span id="yiv502278882ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_ucRequestShow1_lblTasks">- Organisation of events, including trainings: logistic support, communication with participants and follow up. (e.g. attending workshops on HIV treatment and prevention in different countries; participating in AIDS conferences and supporting us with our exhbition/booths in conferences; organising actions and demonstrations related to HIV prevention and treatment) </span></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span id="yiv502278882ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_ucRequestShow1_lblTasks">- Contributing to small projects on HIV prevention, treatment and care. (e.g. AIDS&Mobility, project that aims to develop mediator training among young migrant communities in Europe; COPE Continuous Patient Education, a mechanism to fund local organisation to translate and adapt publications about HIV and sexual transmitted diseases into different languages)</span></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span id="yiv502278882ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_ucRequestShow1_lblTasks">- Support implementation of EATG communication strategy (e.g. development of members relations, drafting articles and editing the newsletter, updating website, organisation of our library and databases, updating Facebook and Twitter page with main HIV news). </span></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span id="yiv502278882ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_ucRequestShow1_lblTasks">- Other: drafting documents and performing small translations; support dissemination of information and media relations; representing the organisation in events. </span></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span id="yiv502278882ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_ucRequestShow1_lblTasks">- Development of a project for the youth HIV community in Europe with impact at national</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;">scale. </span></div><div class="yiv502278882ShowPageBox yiv502278882ShowPageBoxBottomLine" id="yiv502278882ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_ucRequestShow1_divTasks" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="yiv502278882ShowPageBox yiv502278882ShowPageBoxBottomLine" id="yiv502278882ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_ucRequestShow1_divTasks" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Criteria </span></b></div><div class="yiv502278882ShowPageBox yiv502278882ShowPageBoxBottomLine" id="yiv502278882ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_ucRequestShow1_divCriteria" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span id="yiv502278882ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_ucRequestShow1_lblCriteria">- good communication skills </span></span></div><div class="yiv502278882ShowPageBox yiv502278882ShowPageBoxBottomLine" id="yiv502278882ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_ucRequestShow1_divCriteria" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span id="yiv502278882ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_ucRequestShow1_lblCriteria">- interest in HIV/AIDS issues, or discrimination and social exclusion </span></span></div><div class="yiv502278882ShowPageBox yiv502278882ShowPageBoxBottomLine" id="yiv502278882ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_ucRequestShow1_divCriteria" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span id="yiv502278882ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_ucRequestShow1_lblCriteria">- motivation to share knowledge at national level and raise awareness on HIV prevention</span> </span></div><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Procedure </b> </span><br /><div class="yiv502278882ShowPageBox yiv502278882ShowPageBoxBottomLine" id="yiv502278882ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_ucRequestShow1_divProcedure" style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span id="yiv502278882ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_ucRequestShow1_lblProcedure">The EATG would like to cooperate with organisations working on anti-discrimination, equal opportunities, health and youth information. We are looking for volunteers with a strong interest on HIV/AIDS issues, or with a strong interest in learning more about HIV. Young people living with HIV and/or volunteers from different backgrounds and part of migrant or other communities vulnerable to HIV transmission are encouraged to apply, however, the most important would be to host someone willing to work with HIV positive people and learn about HIV treatment, independently of his/her background. The selection is based on the motivation to develop projects on HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care and to further disseminate information to his/her youth community back home. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span id="yiv502278882ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_ucRequestShow1_lblProcedure">All our documents are written in English but our staff speak French and we would communicate in French and/or English. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span id="yiv502278882ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_ucRequestShow1_lblProcedure">Project start date: </span></span><span id="yiv502278882ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_ucRequestShow1_lblStart">01/05/2012</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span id="yiv502278882ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_ucRequestShow1_lblProcedure">, project end date:</span></span> <span id="yiv502278882ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_ucRequestShow1_lblEnd">01/05/2013.</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span id="yiv502278882ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_ucRequestShow1_lblProcedure"> </span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span id="yiv502278882ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_ucRequestShow1_lblProcedure">Applications (CV and motivation letter) should be sent to <u><b>analucia.cardoso@eatg.org</b></u> until <b>23rd January, 2012. </b></span></span></div></div>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997939839326632518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440839590086617843.post-3068996310457842562012-01-10T07:57:00.000-08:002012-01-16T09:54:55.807-08:00Oslo International Summer School 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLcV8-valLNb2zpqZ9LrElwcfK9nHKG9Z-x8lRKzqb2BaRLqSHnrT8iVlCcRWwErXIs1XbyOKnizrqzuhH_3E4mmhX2GfviGEPrYW7addBjnnj8vBxSmZkHcIJoS8gCv7PmN4tggIm5Wal/s1600/Oslo_University.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLcV8-valLNb2zpqZ9LrElwcfK9nHKG9Z-x8lRKzqb2BaRLqSHnrT8iVlCcRWwErXIs1XbyOKnizrqzuhH_3E4mmhX2GfviGEPrYW7addBjnnj8vBxSmZkHcIJoS8gCv7PmN4tggIm5Wal/s200/Oslo_University.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The International Summer School (ISS) at the University of Oslo, Norway, yearly offers intensive Master's and Bachelor's courses over six weeks in summer. We will welcome more than 550 students from nearly 100 countries from 23 June to 3 August 2012.<strong> The deadline for this year scholarship applications is 1 February, 2012.</strong> Self-paying applicants can apply after this date. </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The ISS is a learning community of diverse students who come together to study, interact and increase understanding and good will between nations. It aims at developing and conveying knowledge and at promoting understanding between people from different cultures. This dual purpose is reflected in the ISS motto: <strong>“Six Weeks of Academic Achievement and International Good Will”</strong>.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: medium none; color: black; font-family: inherit; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <a name='more'></a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Admission requirements for ISS </span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div class="vrtx-introduction"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The requirements listed below must be met prior to the start of the ISS.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Bachelor's courses</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.uio.no/english/studies/summerschool/admission/admission-requirements/bachelor/index.html">Bachelor's level requirements</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.uio.no/english/studies/summerschool/admission/admission-requirements/english/index.html">English proficiency requirements</a></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Master's courses</span></h2><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.uio.no/english/studies/summerschool/admission/admission-requirements/master/index.html">Master's level requirements</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.uio.no/english/studies/summerschool/admission/admission-requirements/english/index.html">English proficiency requirements</a></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Norwegian Language Courses</span></h2><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.uio.no/english/studies/summerschool/admission/admission-requirements/bachelor/index.html">Bachelor's level requirements</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.uio.no/english/studies/summerschool/admission/admission-requirements/english/index.html">English proficiency requirements</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.uio.no/english/studies/summerschool/admission/admission-requirements/norwegian/index.html">Norwegian language documentation</a></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Scholarship applicants</span></h2><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Many applicants will find that they are academically qualified to attend ISS, but they will not meet the requirements set by the scholarship donors. Many scholarship applicants are academically qualified to attend the ISS, but they do not meet the <a href="http://www.uio.no/english/studies/summerschool/fees/scholarships/index.html">requirements for a scholarship</a>. As a result, the application will be rejected. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">To be a successful scholarship candidate you will need to demonstrate:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">that your academic background is related to the course you wish to take;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">that your professional background/goals are related to the course you wish to take;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">financial need;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">personal qualities that make you a good representative of your country.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Competition for scholarships is high. Many scholarship applicants are rejected in the Pre-Application phase. At this point, the applicant can switch the status to "self-paying" or "sponsored" and try to find the funding from a source outside the ISS.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Read more about 2012 application fees</b>: <a href="http://www.uio.no/english/studies/summerschool/fees/index.html">http://www.uio.no/english/studies/summerschool/fees/index.html </a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Required supporting documents </span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div class="vrtx-introduction" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Many applications are delayed or rejected because candidates fail to send certified copies of their academic credentials. A certified copy means you must take your documents to a public official or notary. The official must make the copies, stamp the papers and sign them, attesting to their validity. Certified copies can be made at a university registrar, police office, public notary, bank or post office. We do NOT accept a photocopy or a scan of a document that has a stamp or seal. </span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Include the following:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. Application form</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The application form is <a href="http://www.uio.no/english/studies/summerschool/admission/index.html">available only through the Pre-Application</a> form. Filling out the Pre-Application form is the first step in the application process.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The ISS will send the application form by email as a pdf file. Download and print the application form. Some fields are already filled in with information from your Pre-Application form. Be sure to complete the rest of the fields by hand. Please review the information and make any corrections directly on the application in pen. Remember to sign and date the form!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">2. Two passport-sized photos</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Write your name on the reverse side of the photographs. The photographs should be of good quality.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">3. ISS scholarship form (only for scholarship applicants)</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Scholarship application forms are <a href="http://www.uio.no/english/studies/summerschool/admission/index.html">available only through the Pre-Application</a> form. Print out the form and follow the instructions given. Remember that your reference person cannot be related to you and s/he must also stamp and sign the form.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">4. Statement of purpose</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Your statement of purpose should be one page, typed, double spaced (max. 500 words). Tell us why the course is important to you, how it helps you fulfill future goals or how it relates to your current studies or employment. Briefly state your personal qualities that make you a good representative of your country.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Applicants for <strong>Norwegian levels III and IV</strong> should write their statement in Norwegian. The statement of purpose is a particularly important basis for selecting applicants for <strong>scholarships</strong>.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">5. Letters of recommendation</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">You should submit <strong>two</strong> letters of recommendation from two different people who are not related to you by blood or marriage. The referee should give information regarding your character, intellectual ability, and seriousness of purpose. The letter should be written on official letterhead and must include contact information for the reference person. At least one letter should come from your professor, lecturer, headmaster, or if employed, from your current employer.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">We rely heavily on the letters of recommendation when considering candidates for Master's courses and for scholarships.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Exceptions</strong>: If you live in Norway and are applying for Norwegian language courses, you do not need to submit the letters of recommendation. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">6. English documentation</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">All applicants must submit <strong>certified copies </strong>(stamped and signed by a public official) of their test scores or exams. If you submit a statement from a professor or employer, we prefer the statement to be written on official letterhead. <strong>Native English speakers</strong> from the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand do not need to document their English skills. . </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">7. Norwegian documentation</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Applicants to Norwegian language levels II, III or IV must submit <strong>certified copies </strong>(stamped and signed by a public official) of transcripts or test scores of previous Norwegian courses or exams (i.e. Bergenstest). Recommendations from a teacher or employer must be written on official letterhead. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">8. Certified copies of transcripts/diplomas</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">You must submit a certified copy of your academic credentials (transcripts, diplomas, etc.) or have official credentials sent directly from the bursars of the issuing school/university.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">If your documents are not in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Norwegian, Swedish or Danish, they must be translated into one of these languages – preferably Norwegian or English – by an official translator who must sign and stamp the original and the translation. You must submit <strong>BOTH</strong> the certified transcripts and the translations.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">9. CV or resume (Master-level applicants and scholarship applicants)</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">We require a CV/resume from all candidates applying for Master-level courses and from all scholarship applicants. Otherwise, this is optional.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">10. Copy of passport</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Applicants must submit the pages of their passport showing personal data and photo. Applicants residing in EU countries may submit a copy of their National Identity Card instead of a passport.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you reside in Norway, you must submit both a copy of a valid residence permit (oppholdstillatelse) and a copy of the pages of your passport showing personal data and photo.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">11. Receipt for payment of the application fee</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">No application is complete until the application fee is paid in full. Some scholarship applicants are exempted from the application fee.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="" name="send"></a></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Where to send your completed application</span></h2><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Please note the ISS requires the complete and physical application form and supporting documents.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Do NOT scan your application and send it as an attachment by email.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">Do NOT fax your application to us. </span></li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Send your application form and supporting documents to:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">International Summer School<br />University of Oslo<br />PO Box 1082, Blindern<br />NO-0317 OSLO<br />NORWAY</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Our physical address for <strong>Courier Mail</strong> (DHL, FedEx, etc.) is:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">International Summer School<br />University of Oslo<br />Moltke Moes vei 30-32<br />Georg Morgenstiernes hus, 2. etg.<br />NO-0851 OSLO<br />NORWAY</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you reside <b>in USA or Canada</b>, send your application to:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Oslo International Summer School<br />c/o St. Olaf College<br />1520 St. Olaf Avenue<br />Northfield, MN 55057-1098<br />USA</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>How to apply: <a href="http://www.uio.no/english/studies/summerschool/admission/">read here</a> </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div></div>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997939839326632518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440839590086617843.post-77677106860312860812011-12-25T05:42:00.000-08:002012-01-16T09:54:55.900-08:00Winter University Course on Negotiation, Professional Relationship, and Protocols<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5dDQxxa3AYQ/Tvco0lKXEqI/AAAAAAAAAoA/Yae942s2A0Y/s1600/kyata.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5dDQxxa3AYQ/Tvco0lKXEqI/AAAAAAAAAoA/Yae942s2A0Y/s1600/kyata.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Winter University Course on Negotiation, Professional Relationship, and Protocols will be held on <b>February 16-22, 2012</b> in Kosovo. This course will develop your understanding of the principles, strategies, and tactics of effective negotiation and professional relationship management. You will also increase awareness and understanding of ethical principles and stakeholder considerations that influence the choices offered and made in transactions and relationships. You will learn to identify and assess the variables in negotiations, develop sound negotiation planning techniques, develop an understanding of various strategies and tactics to use as you ethically resolve conflicts, transactional and interpersonal differences. Learn how to use that knowledge to execute effective dispute resolutions, and improved competence to manage professional relationships. The course methodology is highly participative and utilizes class discussion, assigned readings, and simulations in one-on-one, fishbowl, and group situations.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Course Overview</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This course is designed to help you better understand the theory, processes, and practices of negotiation, conflict resolution and relationship management so that you can be a more effective negotiator in a wide variety of situations. If you take advantage of the opportunities this course offers, you will be comfortable and more productive managing negotiations as well as professional and personal relationships. You will develop an understanding of the principles, strategies, and tactics of effective negotiation, conflict resolution, and relationship management, and enhance your ability to assess the variables in negotiations, the impact of interpersonal styles, personality, and culture. The course treats negotiation, conflict resolution and relationship management as complex processes that require the successful practitioner to develop and use a unique blend of perceptual, persuasive, analytical, and interpersonal skills. After each exercise, we will discuss what happened and why it happened so that you will develop understanding as well as factual knowledge.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Participation fee for:</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Kosovo and Western Balkan students is 100 Euro; (former KYATA’s students 90 Euro)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• YATA and ATA members is 100 euro ( all inclusive) and for non-ATA and YATA members 140 Euro</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Application deadline: 28 January 2012</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Application form may be obtained via web page <u>www.yata-kosova.org</u> or you can request it at <u>application@yata-kosova.org</u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997939839326632518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440839590086617843.post-76401471662195646902011-12-23T07:13:00.000-08:002012-01-16T09:54:55.914-08:00Ljubljana Summer School - Take the Best from East & West 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dP7VAQTMSV4/TvSakIos_sI/AAAAAAAAAno/1WUoS3Zqwss/s1600/ljubljana+summer+school.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dP7VAQTMSV4/TvSakIos_sI/AAAAAAAAAno/1WUoS3Zqwss/s200/ljubljana+summer+school.gif" width="196" /></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Applications are now open for the 2012 edition of the international summer school <i>Take the Best from East & West</i> held at the Economic Faculty of the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. The summer school will take place on <b>9-27 July 2012.</b></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Ljubljana Summer School is a three-week programme. It is open to undergraduates, graduate students and recent graduates. Over three exciting and challenging weeks, students attend courses, interact with managers during company visits, discover the local culture and socialise with people from all around the world. </span>Students will be able to choose from among many courses which are academically challenging and intellectually stimulating. Discussions between professors and students through various interactive teaching methods are strongly encouraged. Coming from Slovenia and all over the world, the lecturers are experts in their chosen fields and actively involved in academic research; many act as advisers and consultants to companies and the government. </div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Courses and ECTS Credits</b></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> We offer many courses which are academically challenging and intellectually stimulating. Discussion between professors and students through various interactive teaching methods are strongly encouraged. Lecturers, from Slovenia and all over the world, are experts in their chosen fields and are actively involved in academic research; many act as advisers and consultants to companies and the government. </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> In line with your home university policy, you can earn <b>ECTS credits </b>if you fulfil all course requirements. Together with ECTS credits you receive a Certificate of Attendance. You may choose one or two courses. The courses will be lectured in the morning or in the afternoon. Number of students per course is limited. Please note that a course will not be offered if fewer than 15 students apply. </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Lecturing is in English. There are 10 lecture days of 3 in-class units per course/day. Additionally the study of a 6 ECTS course includes 30 hours of independent study, 15 hours of homework and 15 hours of group work. On the last day the examination takes place.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Accomodation</span></b></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> During Ljubljana Summer School 2012 students will stay in student dormitories near the Faculty of Economics. The accommodation is in twin rooms with shared bathrooms and kitchen with cable internet connection. Students may be sharing a room either with another student (of the same gender) of Ljubljana Summer School or a regular student (of the same gender) of the University of Ljubljana.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <b>Fees </b></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>Study fee: EUR 550</b>; includes tuition and study materials for one or two courses, use of the Faculty library, computer rooms, free wireless internet access, some social events and a welcome package. </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>Hospitality Package: EUR 300</b>; includes accommodation in a twin room with a shared bathroom and kitchen, free cable internet access, breakfast and lunch on weekdays and a city bus ticket. </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>Late payment fee: EUR 150</b> for payments received from 6 May to 30 June 2012. </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>Not included in the fee:</b> Transport to and from Ljubljana, health insurance, visa costs, some social activities, organised visits and trips around Slovenia, additional meals and personal expenses. </span></div><h3 style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Important:</span></b><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></h3><h3 style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Early Bird fee payment: for payments received by</span><b><span style="font-size: small;"> May 5 2012</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></b></h3><h3 style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Late fee payment: for payments received</span><b><span style="font-size: small;"> from May 6 2012 until 30 June 2012. </span></b></h3><h3 style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Apply online: <b>http://summerschool.ef.uni-lj.si/apply/</b></span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Please send all your questions to <u>summer.school@ef.uni-lj.si</u></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qHuj0o8ivM0/TvSaazd583I/AAAAAAAAAnc/26bG0laSIY0/s1600/ljubljana+summer+school.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997939839326632518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440839590086617843.post-4773956287467862642011-12-16T04:00:00.000-08:002012-01-16T09:54:55.931-08:00Prague Summer Schools 2012<div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhiLZjLun90V0nR6CQiIE2ZE0L37EVlEDMDt888pnWIYrAvyx6cv4aWPXhdE_Oo_b6OVDlH07_LrWrhK1luw2tewOIo0qaJ_fAuaTVePolYrw98DwEEXdbbZCI8dWuLvq2UCrByEsw9f_E/s1600/prague+summer+schools.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhiLZjLun90V0nR6CQiIE2ZE0L37EVlEDMDt888pnWIYrAvyx6cv4aWPXhdE_Oo_b6OVDlH07_LrWrhK1luw2tewOIo0qaJ_fAuaTVePolYrw98DwEEXdbbZCI8dWuLvq2UCrByEsw9f_E/s200/prague+summer+schools.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: small;">Center for Public Policy (CPVP) in cooperation with the Institute for European and National Strategies (InStrategy) will organize various Summer Schools between<b> 30 June and 7 July 2012:</b><br /><br />+Summer School on Crime, Law and Psychology<br />+European Summer Institute on the Future of Europe<br />+SUMMER SCHOOL ON CHINA: A WORLD SUPERPOWER - MYTH OR REALITY?<br />+New!: SUMMER SCHOOL ON EUROPEAN UNION: INTERESTS VERSUS CULTURE?</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Prague Summer Schools (PSS), Czech Republic are designed to bring together undergraduate and graduate students of various academic backgrounds from the USA, Western and Eastern Europe, Asia and other parts of the world to learn and enjoy their holidays in a unique academic and cultural environment.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Prague Summer Schools have lots to offer for every student. Please chose the program according to your field of study or your interests and spend a socially and culturally intensive, as well as academically challenging week in Prague!</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></div><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Our mission is to bring about the efficient and innovative policy solutions. The Center for Public Policy (CPVP) provides analysis and alternative solutions on a wide spectrum of public policies in the Czech Republic in order to improve the governance of public matters and resources.<br /><br />Prague Summer Schools (PSS) aim to contribute to international dialog on the important social and economic issues thereby bringing a large group of international students to Prague to spend one week in challenging and intensive educational environment.<br /><br />We founded the PSS because we believe that the exchange of views of individuals coming from different academic and cultural backgrounds based on high quality information provided during the lectures supports international understanding and may have a significant impact on the world's future.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">How to Apply </span></b></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Please fill in and submit the On-line Application Form. There is no application fee. The <b>tuition fees vary from 680 EUR to 750 EUR. </b></span>Tuition includes complete course reading materials, student’s handbook, maps,<br />accommodation and two meals per day (breakfast and dinner), fieldtrips, and cultural and special events. Students are responsible for their own travel costs, lunches and other personal expenses.<span style="font-size: small;"><br /><br /><b>You will be asked to paste the following documents</b> into the spaces specified in the On-line Application:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></div><ul style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Your recent resume or curriculum vitae.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">A statement-of-purpose not to exceed 500 words stating your reasons for applying to the Institute, and what you would like to gain by attending.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span>The language of the Institute is English. Therefore, non-native speakers of English should provide a proof of English proficiency. It might be one of the following: the IELTS/TOEFL score, letter from an English professor or official certificate of completed English courses.</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />You can also e-mail, snail mail or fax your application. </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Early Bird Application Deadline:<b> April 30, 2012</b><br />Final Application Deadline: </span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>May 15, 2012 </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br style="font-family: inherit;" /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Scholarships</b><br /><br />We encourage students to search for outside funding to cover their programs fees and/or travel expenses. Students are encouraged to explore funding opportunities available through their home universities, non-governmental organizations and government sources, such as the Soros Foundation. Local businesses, corporations and employers are often a good source for additional scholarship help. We will be happy to provide accepted students with a letter of support for potential sponsors.</span><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="caption" style="color: black; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://cdpe.cpvp.cz/images/stories/possible%20financial%20resources%20for%20students_2.pdf">Please see here a list of potential financial resources and funders</a> for students.</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><b>Please note that eligibility requirements, applications, dates and other deyails vary by the school!</b> </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Further information can be found on the summer schools website: <b><u>http://www.praguesummerschools.org/ </u></b></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997939839326632518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440839590086617843.post-67374589596803629512011-12-12T04:48:00.000-08:002012-01-16T09:54:55.944-08:00World Business Dialogue 2012<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi17rAmjfUZof7A1OueGhm-RDPvoEJBHXgVy49ASgeuvIyco59x0xjrWCofkgESC5ZZRBrSuQ2F1UdRLxE7dRKu5uz5u1dJnvIFObC-yxDohzhTyluZIIHOEIizCk2jArF4JTlgVVHru3wt/s1600/world+business+dialogue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi17rAmjfUZof7A1OueGhm-RDPvoEJBHXgVy49ASgeuvIyco59x0xjrWCofkgESC5ZZRBrSuQ2F1UdRLxE7dRKu5uz5u1dJnvIFObC-yxDohzhTyluZIIHOEIizCk2jArF4JTlgVVHru3wt/s200/world+business+dialogue.jpg" width="200" /></a>The “World Business Dialogue” is the world’s largest student-run business convention. Here, 60 top-class personalities from economy, science and politics enter a discussion about economically and socially relevant, future-oriented topics with 300 international students and just as many executives, notably from German companies. For 25 years, Cologne University is converted into a convention centre for the economic elite for two days. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Also known under its former title “Deutscher Wirtschaftskongress”, the World Business Dialogue will once again take place on<b> March 14-15, 2012</b> for the 15th time. The convention’s organisation is realized by the members of the Organisationsforum Wirtschaftskongress e.V. (OFW), where approximately 40 students are responsible for the project’s success. Furthermore, during the period leading up to the convention, the OfW e.V. is assisted by sponsors and a supporting team of 200 students who allow for the smooth running of the convention.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The World Business Dialogue’s singularity and relevance are supported by a large number of well-known speakers that have participated in past conventions; among these are Josef Ackermann, CEO of Deutsche Bank, Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, and Michael Bloomberg, governing mayor of New York, who made use of the convention as a platform for discussion and exchange and appreciated the student’s commitment. The same is also true for the 300 corporate participants who were and continue to be attracted by a mixture of cross-generational dialogue, deeply founded topics, networking and recruiting.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Fees and allowances</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>The participation fee </b>of the World Business Dialogue is mandatory to all students.</div><ul><li>International Students: EUR100</li><li>German, Swiss and Austrian students: EUR50</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;">The differentiation of prices is proportional to the risks taken from us on covering your accommodation expenses and your assured presence in case of being selected. Cooping with immense travel expenses can be an issue for student participants.The convention is able to provide a much higher amount of Dialogue Scholarships, in order to diminish the financial obstacle for participating in the Dialogue. The Dialogue Scholarship covers a student’s travelling expenses from a major airport/train station to Cologne, Düsseldorf or Frankfurt.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You are chosen by a company, which inherits the costs of travelling entirely. In addition to the financial aspect of the Dialogue Scholarship,it is offered a unique networking experience for students and companies involved: students receiving a Dialogue Scholarship are exclusively meeting the company incurring their travelling expenses at a special event hosted at the Dialogue. There are also possibilities of <a href="http://www.world-business-dialogue.com/participation0/">external Dialogue scholarships</a> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In order to qualify for a Dialogue Scholarship it is necessary to interpret the 15th World Business Dialogue’s topic in a creative way by turning in a topic related creative work such as videos, photographs, songs, essays and any kind of creative ideas. Be creative and get your ticket to Cologne for free. The application for a Dialogue Scholarship is processed by applying for the participation in the 15th World Business Dialogue via the Online Application Tool. However, do not forget that your videos, essay etc. are subject to the following restrictions. If the restrictions should not be incorporated the application for a Dialogue Scholarship becomes invalid. The format of the submission is to be chosen by you. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Please take care of complying with the following limitations.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">-Videos/Sound recordings; any type of presentation: Max. 3 minutes</div><div style="text-align: justify;">-Essays, any type of written document: Max. 300 words; stating the exact word count</div><ul><li>Accepted formats: doc, pdf, docx, ppt, pps, pptx, ppsx, vhs, dvd, avi, mpeg, mov</li><li>All sources must be quoted</li><li>Plagiarism will result in disqualification</li><li>Only individual works are allowed</li><li>The work must be exclusively written for the 15th World Business Dialogue Scholarship</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Eligibility</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You need to be student in order to apply.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Application process</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For the application to the Dialogue it is required a CV detailing your curricular and extracurricular experiences, as well as a valid student ID. Moreover, you need to answer a questionnaire with regard to your visions, ideas and motivation.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">1. Why do you want to participate in the World Business Dialogue?</div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. Why do you think that you should be chosen?</div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. How do you think is the global consumption going to change in the course of the next 10 years?</div><div style="text-align: justify;">4. What could be possible solutions regarding the change of today’s energy markets?</div><div style="text-align: justify;">5. Please name the greatest advantage and disadvantage of Online Consumption concerning the future market expectations.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For questions 3, 4 and 5, it is expected from you to share your ideas in concise and organized answers. The application is to be made online through the “Application Tool”, which can be found here. The maximum amount of characters for each question is 1000. <b>The deadline for the application is 31 December 2011.</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Contacts</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In case of any further questions, please write an email to <u>application@ofw.de</u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Phone: +49(0)221 / 921826-0</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Fax: +49(0)221 / 921826-9</div><div style="text-align: justify;">eMail: info@ofw.de</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Read more and apply: <b><u>http://www.world-business-dialogue.com/kongressteilnahme0/</u></b></div>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997939839326632518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440839590086617843.post-70335892357548888132011-12-06T06:53:00.000-08:002012-01-16T09:54:56.004-08:00Netherlands Fellowship Programmes 2012 for Developing Countries<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje2hDu_2Pl79Ltd90zeFeVBscRZ__dwV3hQF-M_eVRk_1lCMcUdkb5qUFzs4YunQ8x5H9XCFN2pGGk5Hh1aKfvakIptRAOryZSg6bVg3yrMkx0T_ixYOnRxVwVsBzOUfYgfLXhOB_NTMEz/s1600/nuffic.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje2hDu_2Pl79Ltd90zeFeVBscRZ__dwV3hQF-M_eVRk_1lCMcUdkb5qUFzs4YunQ8x5H9XCFN2pGGk5Hh1aKfvakIptRAOryZSg6bVg3yrMkx0T_ixYOnRxVwVsBzOUfYgfLXhOB_NTMEz/s1600/nuffic.gif" /></a>The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) are designed to promote capacity building within organisations in 61 countries by providing training and education to mid-career staff. The NFP is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the budget for development cooperation.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The overall aim of the NFP is to help alleviate qualitative and quantitative shortages of skilled manpower within a wide range of governmental, private and non-governmental organisations. This is done by offering fellowships to mid-career professionals to improve the capacity of their employing organisations.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The scholarships allow candidates to receive a postgraduate education and to earn a Dutch degree.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">NFP sub-programmes</span></b></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The NFP offers y</span></span>ou three sub-programmes to choose from:<br /><ul class="more"><li>Master’s degree programmes</li><li>Short courses</li><li>PhD studies</li></ul>In addition, there are separate funds for Alumni Activities.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Fields of Study</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The scholarship covers many fields of study including: Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries; Architecture and Town Planning, Arts and Humanities; Business Administration and Management; Education; Engineering; Environmental Science; Fine and Applied Arts; Law; Mass Communication and Information Science; Mathematics and Computer Science; Medical and Health Science; Natural Science; Tourism and Leisure; Social and Behavioral Science; and Transport and Communications. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Target Groups</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Students from 61 developing countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Scholarship value/inclusions</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">An NFP fellowship is intended to supplement the salary that the fellowship holder should continue to receive (at least partially) during the study period. The allowance is considered to be a contribution towards the cost of living for one person, whether in the Netherlands or in another country. The fellowship can also cover the costs of tuition fees, visas, travel costs, insurance and thesis research.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Eligibility</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To be eligible for an NFP fellowship you must:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>be a mid-career professional with at least three years' relevant work experience;</li><li>be a national of, and working and living in one of the countries on the NFP country list valid at the time of application;</li><li>be nominated by your employer, who pledges to continue paying your salary and guarantees that you will be able to return to the same or an equivalent position at the end of your fellowship period;</li><li>have been unconditionally admitted by a Dutch institution to one of the Master’s degree programmes or Short courses on the 2012-2013 course list, or have agreed upon a PhD research proposal with the Dutch institution. This means that you must have met all the academic requirements set by the Dutch institution;</li><li>not already have received an NFP fellowship for a master’s degree programme or a PhD fellowship.</li><li>not already have received two NFP fellowships for a short course and you must not have already received a fellowship in the year preceding your application.</li><li>not be employed by:<br />- a multinational corporation (e.g. Shell, Unilever, Microsoft);<br />- a large national and/or commercial organisation;<br />- a bilateral donor organisation (e.g. USAID, DFID, Danida, Sida, Dutch ministry of Foreign affairs, FinAid, AusAid, ADC, SwissAid);<br />- a multilateral donor organisation, (e.g. a UN organisation, the World Bank, the IMF, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, IADB);<br />- an international NGO (e.g. Oxfam, Plan, Care).</li><li>have completed and submitted an NFP PhD study, master’s degree programme or short course application, including all the required documentation, before the applicable fellowship application deadline;</li><li>be employed in an area to which the study will make a relevant contribution;</li><li>have a clear-cut, functional relationship with a relevant organisation and be in a position to introduce the newly acquired skills and knowledge into that organisation;</li><li>be full-time available for the entire period of the programme or course and be physically and mentally able to take part in the entire programme;</li><li>endorse the objective and the aim of the NFP and use your new knowledge and skills to support your employing organisation and your country. Nuffic urges you to return to your home country upon finishing the course or programme to meet the NFP aim in the most effective way.</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><h3 style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Priorities</b> </span></h3><h3 style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Your chances of obtaining an NFP scholarship go up if you:</span></h3><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"> </div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">live and work in Su</span></span>b-Saharan Africa;</li><li>are a woman;</li><li>belong to a priority groups and/or are from a marginalised region as defined by the Dutch embassy in your country. You can find these priorities on the embassy's website.</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Application Procedure</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As stated above, to be eligible for an NFP fellowship, <b>candidates need to be admitted to the Master’s/PhD programme for which they would like an NFP fellowship.</b> Thus, candidates must first apply for admission directly to the Dutch institution that offers the master’s degree programme of their choice.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For 2012-2013, the <b>deadline for fellowship applications is 7 Februrary or 1 May 2012</b> depending on the course (see the NFP course list for 2012-2013 to know the specific deadline for your chosen course). <b>The deadline for academic applications is earlier, about 1-2 months earlier than the fellowship applications deadline.</b> Therefore, candidates are strongly advised to start the application procedure for admission as early as possible.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Applications have to be submitted through Scholarships Online (SOL). Through SOL candidates can apply for fellowships online and they can check the status of an application. Other parties such as the Dutch institutions, the embassies and consulates will use SOL to assess NFP fellowship applications. SOL can be accessed through the official website starting 1 November 2011.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Visit the official website for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship: <u>http://www.nuffic.nl/international-students/scholarships/scholarships-administered-by-nuffic/netherlands-fellowships-programmes-nfp</u></div>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997939839326632518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440839590086617843.post-76653446955006314492011-12-04T03:57:00.000-08:002012-01-16T09:54:56.031-08:00International Study Programmes at the University of Amsterdam<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6MZNIXj5FlsUZQnAEOXTqGXeB-NW7xTXvcLGP5SjMbh5BRKUpnknNG8nAUKZuFqoGcAPHur1bzcceFwEKV1olqyYxtkw9eeubxlKBs3rmD_D61BQE_MDshGQo31mklOdeDTQ9u2Kqw_7H/s1600/university+of+amsterdam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6MZNIXj5FlsUZQnAEOXTqGXeB-NW7xTXvcLGP5SjMbh5BRKUpnknNG8nAUKZuFqoGcAPHur1bzcceFwEKV1olqyYxtkw9eeubxlKBs3rmD_D61BQE_MDshGQo31mklOdeDTQ9u2Kqw_7H/s200/university+of+amsterdam.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">University of Amsterdam, ranked among the top 30 universities in Europe and the top 100 worldwide, has one of the largest numbers of international Master's study programmes of any university in Europe, with over 120 taught in English and several of the courses offered being unique to the UvA. Study programmes at the UvA offer a high level of autonomy. Respect for each individual's opinions and convictions are central in the Netherlands' diverse and plural society.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">For 2012-2013, the UvA has a large number of Master's and Research Master's international programmes covering a broad range of disciplines and topics. Regular Master's programmes usually take a year and lead, upon successful completion, to the award of an MSc, MA or LLM degree.</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"> Research Master's programmes take two years and prepare candidates to pursue and develop a career in academic research or associated professions.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The minimum entry requirement for Master's programmes is a Bachelor's degree in a related subject or field which is equivalent to a Dutch Bachelor's degree. In addition, students need to demonstrate a sufficient command of English in order to be able to follow lectures, tutorials and course materials. Some programmes have additional entry requirements.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Potential applicants can find more details about the specific entry requirements and application procedures via the individual programme pages listed here: </span><span style="font-size: small;"><a class="cms-inline-link" href="http://studeren.uva.nl/programmes/isp.cfm/switch=3" style="font-family: inherit;">Master's programmes</a></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Amsterdam Merit Scholarship</span></b></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="" id="cmsmessageblock" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><div class="normaltext" id="cmsmessageblock"><span style="font-size: small;">The University provides a limited number of scholarships for excellent students in the selected Master's programmes. The total amount for the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship dedicated to the specific faculty is established annually. As the actual number of scholarships is derived from this amount, no fixed number is in place. For the academic year 2011-2012, 20% of students from outside the European Union that started in one of the Master's programme has been awarded a € 12,000 Amsterdam Merit Scholarship. </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: small;">General Criteria</span></b></div></div><div class="" id="cmsmessageblock" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><div class="normaltext" id="cmsmessageblock"><span style="font-size: small;">In order to be considered for the AMS scholarship applicants need to meet the following general criteria:</span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-size: small;">hold non-EEA nationality or nationalities only </span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">have above average academic results</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">not be entitled to receive a Dutch study grant or loan ("Studiefinanciering") </span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">not receive a full coverage scholarship for the same period of study as the AMS scholarship </span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">have submitted a complete application to one of the MSc programmes including a sufficient English test score </span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">have been (or will be) admitted to one of the MSc programmes </span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">be able to comply with the conditions to obtain a Dutch visa (if applicable). </span></li></ul></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span> </div><h3 class="paragraphheader" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=378794300726605162&postID=3557099427371970957" name="p3"></a>Selection procedure</span></h3><ol style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Applicants should write an AMS motivation letter (tell us in not more than 300 words your motivation to get the scholarship).</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">Applicants should upload the AMS digital motivation letter to their online application for the MSc programme before April 1st 2012.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">Before the end of May 2012 we will inform all applicants about the results by e-mail.</span></li></ol><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Please note that specific scholarship application requirements and exact dates may differ based on the faculty and the program! Refer to individual program pages specified above to obtain more information. </span></b></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Web-site: <u>http://studeren.uva.nl/programmes/isp.cfm</u></b></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997939839326632518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440839590086617843.post-52778676747705657142011-12-03T11:25:00.000-08:002012-01-16T09:54:56.121-08:00STEP Beyond Travel Grants<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq3zlA-kqCO-mJvLZaUtmARkIATOR9VjiI7DLXWNGaWTLYRGL3k1fcar8QRFoVMQ_BxBnlmePrOaqYq3exDOkeMjctzwuue0l_u_jbB3PXTjoSOqpkZi1WQNCk2razD8y2Y7_4ZVeN_Xnm/s1600/Step+Beyond+Travel+Grants.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq3zlA-kqCO-mJvLZaUtmARkIATOR9VjiI7DLXWNGaWTLYRGL3k1fcar8QRFoVMQ_BxBnlmePrOaqYq3exDOkeMjctzwuue0l_u_jbB3PXTjoSOqpkZi1WQNCk2razD8y2Y7_4ZVeN_Xnm/s200/Step+Beyond+Travel+Grants.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">STEP Beyond Travel grants fund up-and-coming artists and cultural workers - with a priority to individuals up to 35 years and/or in the first 10 years of their career - to travel between EU and countries bordering the EU. Since 2003, STEP - which stands for ‘Supporting Travel for European Partnerships’ - Beyond Travel Grants have supported the movement of hundreds of people across European borders by providing between €250 and €700. In 2010, we awarded 159 individual travel grants of between €250 and €700.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Funding mobility and exchange links closely to ECF’s overall objectives and specifically to our European Neighbourhood programme, which currently works with organisations in Moldova, Ukraine and Turkey. Also high on our agenda is support for people and projects in the Arab-Mediterranean regions. We especially welcome applications for STEP Beyond Travel Grants from these regions.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">STEP Beyond Travel grants support artists and cultural workers based in one of the following countries: Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, The Netherlands, Norway, Palestinian Territories, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> All the activities of the ECF mobility fund are revolved around three strategic guiding principles: </div><ol style="text-align: justify;"><li>Empowerment of people through art and culture support is given to different communities in Europe to encourage the exchange and empowerment of under-represented groups.</li><li>Connecting sources of knowledge sharing and connecting knowledge is vital in creating an open Europe.</li><li>Linking policy and practice projects that help build an open Europe by contributing to cultural policy development locally, nationally, regionally and at a European level.</li></ol><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><h3 style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Eligibility</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Artists or cultural workers of any contemporary artistic or cultural discipline (individual or representing a cultural or artistic independent organisation);</span></li><li>Based in Europe or in its neighborhood;</li><li style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Maximum 35 years old.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>What countries can you travel to and from?<br /></strong>In order to facilitate the functioning of the fund as well as to reach its aims, the larger pan-European area has been divided in two groups.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Group A: The 27 Member States of the European Union; The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.</li><li>Group B: In Europe: Western Balkans(Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, (FYROM),Montenegro and Serbia), Belarus, Moldavia, Russia, South Caucasus (Armenia,Azerbaijan and Georgia) Turkey and Ukraine. In the South and East Mediterranean: Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya,Morocco, Palestine Territory, Syria and Tunisia.</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="font-size: small;">Types of grants</span></span></strong></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The STEP beyond offers three types of grants (350, 500 and 700 Euro) based on travel distances and average travel costs. The eligible applications are evaluated by the STEP beyond team during the pre-selection phase, after this assessment ECF decides which proposal it will support. Both awarded and rejected applicants are notified by e-mail around one month after the application submission date.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><strong>In case of group travel:<br /></strong></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>a maximum of three individuals applying for the same event;</li><li>group applications need to be submitted by the host organisation.</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Application procedure</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Please follow the steps outlined below to apply for the STEP <em>beyond</em> travel grants:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Download and fill out the STEP <em>beyond</em> application form.</li><li>Fill in completely the Registration Form.</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you still have questions about the procedure, you can always contact us via e-mail: <u>stepbeyond[@]eurocult.org</u>. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.eurocult.org/grants/step-beyond-travel-grants" target="_blank">Read more and apply here</a> </div>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997939839326632518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440839590086617843.post-32429672423413348512011-12-02T03:51:00.000-08:002012-01-16T09:54:56.213-08:00TEEME Fellowships 2012<div style="text-align: justify;">The EACEA (The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency, funders of the programme) will award<b> 8 Fellowships for 2012 entry (Category A: 5; Category B: 3</b>). In addition, all EMJDs are invited to compete for further Category A Fellowships in the Western Balkans/Turkey window.<br /><br />To be admitted to the programme, candidates must present convincing outlines for research projects that are comparative and interdisciplinary in conception, that bear a clear relation to present needs and debates, and that span at least two different linguistic, religious and/or ethnic cultures within Europe, or that relate one European with one non-European culture, in the period 1400 to 1700, or in later political or cultural uses and representations of early modern literature and history. A project on Shakespeare, for instance, would be expected to look beyond formal or philological questions focused on individual plays and consider instead wider cultural issues, such as the relations between the plays and specific historical, social or intellectual dynamics in Europe and beyond, or perhaps Shakespeare’s impact on European, American, African or Asian cultures. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Eligibility Criteria <br /><br />Category A Fellowships:</b> These Fellowships are awarded to <b>doctoral candidates who come from a country other than an EU member state or associated countries</b> and who are neither residents nor have carried out their main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in the EU. The only exception to this rule applies to doctoral candidates who have previously received an Erasmus Mundus masters scholarship in order to follow an EMMC - such students are eligible under this Category. (Note: 'EU member state or associated countries', for the purposes of this Category, includes all EU member states, the EEA-EFTA states Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland, plus Turkey, Switzerland, and the Western Balkan countries: Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia).<br /><br /><b>Category B Fellowships:</b> These Fellowships are awarded to<b> doctoral candidates who do not fulfil the Category A criteria listed above</b>. Candidates from the EU will have to apply under this category.<br /><br /><b>Western Balkan/Turkey window:</b> There may be one or more additional Category A Fellowship available for candidates from Turkey or the Western Balkan countries (Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia).<br /><br />All Erasmus Mundus Fellowship holders on the TEEME programme will benefit from Fellowship contracts covering monthly allowance, holidays, parental leave, social security and pension rights. Health insurance will be provided free of charge by the consortium for all doctoral candidates on the programme. <br /><br />Details of the Fellowship contracts, including the amount of the monthly allowance, will be available soon. Fellowship holders can expect a monthly net contribution towards their living expenses of c. 2000€.<b><br /><br />Other funding options</b><br /><br />Candidates will be eligible to apply for targeted research grants as well as partially or fully funded studentships other than Erasmus Mundus at all four partner universities. Specifically, Kent offers a number of PhD studentships each year in all participating departments to both EU and overseas candidates and supports all research students with a minimum allowance for research expenses each year; the Dahlem Research School at FU Berlin offers a range of travel and mobility grants, as well as start-up and completion scholarships to postgraduate students, both EU and international; Porto participates in a variety of national funding schemes to which researchers can apply for small research grants, short-term scholarships and travel expenses; and at Prague students will be able to apply for the grants offered by the Charles University Foundation (GAUK). In addition, students will receive support and guidance to apply for any further funding for which they may be eligible in their home countries. <br /><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Fees</b><br /><br />You do not need to hold an Erasmus Mundus Fellowship to study on TEEME. Applicants who have been offered a place on the programme but were not awarded a Fellowship will have to cover the programme fees (5,000€ p.a. for EU students and 8,000€ p.a. for third-country students) through other means. Erasmus Mundus Fellowship holders do not have to pay these fees as they are included in their EU grant.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Read more about application process here: <u>http://www.teemeurope.eu/applications/index-applications.html </u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997939839326632518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440839590086617843.post-18364576817721464402011-11-30T09:06:00.000-08:002012-01-16T09:54:56.228-08:00Weidenfeld Scholarships and Leadership Programme, University of Oxford<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOg7sDZUGiCHiKjm4jtXHs1aq3ZlRqMyi6yq58FnU2kcPYB0vRJOojW2c-4CRJ2HhrqbwVFXNyMUY-hop-jx28dO4N8aN34ilSUxfqLPPdtEqBawMAZ3YIvrmy2mx3wUDv6aLBui9_LcFX/s1600/weidenfield.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOg7sDZUGiCHiKjm4jtXHs1aq3ZlRqMyi6yq58FnU2kcPYB0vRJOojW2c-4CRJ2HhrqbwVFXNyMUY-hop-jx28dO4N8aN34ilSUxfqLPPdtEqBawMAZ3YIvrmy2mx3wUDv6aLBui9_LcFX/s320/weidenfield.jpg" width="320" /></a>The Weidenfeld Scholarships and Leadership Programme cultivates the leaders of tomorrow from transition and emerging economies by providing outstanding university graduates and young professionals with the opportunity to pursue fully funded graduate studies at the University of Oxford and access to a comprehensive programme of leadership development, long-term mentoring and networking.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Overall, the programme provides Scholars with the knowledge, skills and international networks necessary to contribute optimally to public life in their countries and regions of origin and to build lasting professional linkages across cultures and continents.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Weidenfeld Leadership Programme includes:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>an annual ten day long Leadership and Public Policy Seminar including conferences, moderated discussions and workshops on political philosophy and leadership development;</li><li>practical skills training in public speaking, conflict management and decision making;</li><li>an annual European Study Tour;</li><li>engagement in the Institute’s projects and conferences;</li><li>an annual Weidenfeld Debate;</li><li>a public policy analysis training for a selected group of Scholars long-term professional mentoring; and</li><li>a myriad of networking opportunities throughout the year.</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The programme is managed by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD). The ISD is an independent think tank working with leaders in government, business, media and academia to develop multi-country responses to the major security and socio-economic challenges of our time and to enhance Europe’s capacity to act effectively in the global arena.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Activities include research, specialised task forces, high level policy briefings, scholarships and cross border networks that foster leadership and stability across Europe and its wider neighbourhood, actively bridging inter-communal, religious, socio-economic and political divides.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Am I eligible?</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Candidates should be applying to start a new graduate course at Oxford. Please ensure you meet the requirements for entry to your course, including English language requirements. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Eligible candidates must have an undergraduate degree and be an ordinary resident of one of the following countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, FYR Macedonia, Georgia, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Mongolia, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Authority, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uzbekistan, Western Sahara, Yemen.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they aspire through their professional work to contribute to the public good in their country or region, or on a global basis. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a connection between their subject of study and their longer-term career objectives.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Applicants should be intending to return to their country of ordinary residence following their studies.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">This scholarship may not be held in conjunction with any other awards. Students currently at Oxford are not eligible to apply unless they are already a Weidenfeld Scholar. Part-time courses are not eligible for the Weidenfeld Scholarships and Leadership Programme.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">This scholarship is open to candidates studying for all degree bearing courses, with the exception of PGCert and PGDip courses.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What does it cover?</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">100% of university and college fees, and a grant for living costs (the rate in 2011-12 was £13,500).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Awards are made for the full duration of a student's fee liability for the agreed course. If your scholarship is offered for a course lasting more than one year, the continuation of your scholarship each year is subject to an annual renewal process based on satisfactory academic progress.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How do I apply?</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Apply at the same time as you apply to Oxford by selecting Weidenfeld Scholarships and Leadership Programme in the Funding Section of the University's Graduate Application Form. Candidates should apply by Application Deadline 2 <b>(6 January 2012 for Medical Sciences and Philosophy; 20 January 2012 for all other subjects).</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">In order to be considered for this scholarship, you must submit your application for graduate study by the January deadline (20 January 2012) and you must have secured a place on your chosen programme of study by the expected final decision date (16 March 2012). Applications with an outstanding admissions decision after this date, or applications which are re-evaluated against the later March deadline field, are not eligible for scholarship consideration.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">You must also complete a Weidenfeld Scholarship Questionnaire and upload it together with your Graduate Application Form by the application deadline in order for your application to be complete.<i><u><strong> </strong></u></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>If you do not apply in full by the deadline, you will not be considered for the scholarship, even if you have selected Weidenfeld Scholarships and Leadership Programme on the Graduate Application Form.</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an expenses-paid interview weekend in Oxford in early May 2012.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Read more:</b> <a href="http://www.ox.ac.uk/feesandfunding/prospectivegrad/scholarships/university/weidenfeld/">http://www.ox.ac.uk/feesandfunding/prospectivegrad/scholarships/university/weidenfeld/</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997939839326632518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440839590086617843.post-89606368833419224842011-11-29T05:25:00.000-08:002012-01-16T09:54:56.320-08:00Millennium Youth Camp 2012 in Helsinki<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmKIXYi65gbMZ2Mb-PvTRAaT6ayIRKUnD6FxiS2-jM51ShCWu-YHNhxoYJCric6mCGSns08Z9EKVxPlGe8loYUSnTe1sGC92yLw__vKeiyHk1l436oWKasiwF-PxlnmGvxAS-vaZRVpjt3/s1600/MY+Camp+2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmKIXYi65gbMZ2Mb-PvTRAaT6ayIRKUnD6FxiS2-jM51ShCWu-YHNhxoYJCric6mCGSns08Z9EKVxPlGe8loYUSnTe1sGC92yLw__vKeiyHk1l436oWKasiwF-PxlnmGvxAS-vaZRVpjt3/s200/MY+Camp+2012.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Technology Academy Finland and the Finnish Science Education Centre LUMA organize the next<b> Millennium Youth Camp</b> to be held in Helsinki Metropolitan Region, Finland in <b>June 2012</b>. During this camp, about 30 talented and young people from different parts of the world will meet for a week to work together on different projects on mathematics, science and technology. These young people will also get a chance to meet famous scientists as well as the 2012 Millennium Technology Prize Winner during this event.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Millennium Youth Camp is held on an annual basis, attended by students from all continents. In 2011, almost 1500 young people from a hundred different countries applied to take part. One of the camp’s primary goals is to encourage young scientists to network at an early stage in their careers and help them launch a career in science or technology.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">During the camp, Millennium Youth Campers are presented with an overview of Finnish expertise and top-level research in the natural sciences, mathematics and technology. They are introduced to a number of Finnish companies and institutes of higher education. In addition to lectures, workshops and visits to Youth Camp partners, the camp programme includes project work supervised by top-level experts and carried out in small multi-national groups. The Millennium Youth Camp’s official language is English.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The week-long 2012 Millennium Youth Camp will take place in the Helsinki Metropolitan Region and start on 9 June 2012. Participation is free of charge. As in previous years, the project themes are climate change, renewable natural resources and energy, water, ICT and digitalisation, and applied mathematics. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Costs </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Millennium Youth Camp is free of charge to participants!</span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">The organisers take care of <b>all costs, including flight tickets and other travel and accommodation expenses.</b></span> </strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Eligibility</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Anyone born between years 1993-1996 is eligible to apply for a place in the 2012 Millennium Youth Camp. Applicants must have good English-language skills as the camp programme and all related material are only produced in English.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How to apply?</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>The application process has 2 phases:</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the <b>first phase</b>, young people from all over the world who were born between 1993 and 1996 are eligible to apply for a place in the 2012 Millennium Youth Camp using the online application form. Application deadline is <b>December 18, 2011</b>. The names of the 100 applicants selected for the second phase of the application process will be published on 1 February 2012, and they will be given a period of four weeks to produce project plans. Some applicants will be interviewed by telephone in connection with their proposals. In order to apply, please click here to access the online application form.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the <b>second phase</b>, the 30 camp participants will be selected by a steering group consisting of representatives of Finnish higher educational institutions and Millennium Youth Camp partners. The names of the successful applicants will be published on 15 March 2012. The 2012 Millennium Youth Campers will also be notified by e-mail. Queries regarding the application process should be sent at <u>jenni.vastinsalo@helsinki.fi</u> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>For more information,</b> <b>please contact Riikka Öörni, <u>riikkaoorni@technologyacademy.fi</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Read more: <u>http://www.technologyacademy.fi/millennium-youth-camp-se.html</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Apply online: <u>https://elomake.helsinki.fi/lomakkeet/29968/lomake.html</u></b></div>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997939839326632518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440839590086617843.post-38193665123021005022011-11-25T05:29:00.000-08:002012-01-16T09:54:56.339-08:00Eurasia Business and Economics Society Conference 2012 - Istanbul<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXBRHuB33_UY88JuCVoa6OUmXdZFDVnoHqk6vPb8ESWOyO2kqzP9SeHQVhRJ0DFdo4rxcqYOYSFpLBM-gq4N2VdDsOoZ5iY3QsB9zIJKMAG6xfcHoLmiDsvCak6bkknbfrdfsqiAumL2aL/s1600/Istanbul%252C+Turkey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXBRHuB33_UY88JuCVoa6OUmXdZFDVnoHqk6vPb8ESWOyO2kqzP9SeHQVhRJ0DFdo4rxcqYOYSFpLBM-gq4N2VdDsOoZ5iY3QsB9zIJKMAG6xfcHoLmiDsvCak6bkknbfrdfsqiAumL2aL/s200/Istanbul%252C+Turkey.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>EBES 2012 Conference - Istanbul will take place in Istanbul, Turkey with the support of Istanbul Economic Research Association. The conference will be held on May 24th, 25th, and 26th, 2012 at the Taksim Nippon Hotel. Abstract submission for the EBES 2012 Conference - Istanbul is now open. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We would also like to announce publication opportunities for qualified papers presented at the EBES 2012 Conference - Istanbul. Qualified papers will be published in the EBES journals (Eurasian Business Review and Eurasian Economic Review). EBES journals are indexed in the Cabell's Directory, Ulrich's Periodicals Directory, RePEc, EBSCO Business Source Complete, ProQuest ABI/Inform, and EconLit (EER). Interested EBES 2012 Conferences participants can also resubmit their full papers for the EBES 2012 Anthology (has an ISBN number) which is published annually and includes papers presented in the EBES 2012 Conferences.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><a name='more'></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">INVITED SPEAKERS </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We are pleased to announce that distinguished researchers, Jonathan Batten, Ibrahim Turhan, and Euston Quah will join us as keynote speakers. Professor Batten is a well-known academician who has published articles in many of the leading economics and finance journals and serves as the editor of the Emerging Markets Review, co-editor of the International Review of Financial Analysis, associate editor of the Journal of Banking & Finance, Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy, and Research in International Business and Finance. Dr. Turhan is the deputy governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey and serves as a member of the Monetary Policy Committee. Professor Quah is the head of Economics and acting chair of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Nanyang Technological University. He has published articles in many of the leading economics journals and serves as the editor of the Singapore Economic Review and co-editor of the International Gambling Studies. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">SPECIAL SESSION ON THE ECONOMICS OF INNOVATION </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A special session on the economics of innovation will be organized at the EBES 2012 Conference – Istanbul. The distinguished researchers, Marco Vivarelli, Pierre A. Mohnen, and Giovanni Dosi will join the session as invited speakers. Professor Vivarelli is a well-known academician who has published articles in many of the leading economics journals and serves as the editor of the Eurasian Business Review and associate editor of the Small Business Economics and Industrial and Corporate Change. Professor Mohnen is a well-known academician in the field of the economics of innovation and has published articles in many of the leading journals in the field. Professor Dosi is professor of economics and vice president of the Italian Economic Society. He has published many researches in the field of the economics of innovation.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><b>Important Dates</b><br /><i>Abstract Submission Deadline: January 31, 2012</i><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Reply-by: February 20, 2012</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Paper Submission Deadline (Optional): April 15, 2012*</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Registration Deadline: April 8, 2012</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Announcement of the Program: April 30, 2012</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Paper Submission for the EBES journals and EBES 2012 Anthology: July 30, 2012</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;">* Completed paper submission is optional. If you want to be considered for the Best Paper Award, after submitting your abstract before January 31, 2012, you must also submit your completed (full) paper. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Paper Submission</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">At least one author must be registered for each accepted paper to be included in the Conference Program. Registration fee is <b>250 Euros</b> and <b>100 Euros </b>for each additional paper. Accommodation <b>is not included. </b>Registration is required for all participants attending the conference. Registration fee includes the abstract book, the conference proceeding CD, and other conference materials. It also includes welcome reception, coffee breaks, and open buffet lunches during the conference. <b> </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can also <b>register without submitting a paper, </b>in this case the registration fee will constitute<b> 200 Euros.</b> The <b>deadline for the registration is April 8, 2012</b>. To register, you should complete the registration form and pay registration fee. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Please email to <u>ebes@ebesweb.org</u> with any conference-related questions. </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Website: <u>http://www.ebesweb.org/Conferences/2012Conferenceist/index.asp</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><a href="https://editorialexpress.com/cgi-bin/conference/conference.cgi?action=login&db_name=EBES_Spring_2012%20">Online registration</a></b></div>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997939839326632518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440839590086617843.post-63068382890462680322011-11-11T09:13:00.000-08:002012-01-16T09:54:56.430-08:002012–2013 Fellows Program in Imperial Legacies and International Politics in the Post-Soviet Space<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUbBn_PLo1EbuP3FIXCHLCdJfswPBPLea7Ptmip1WQ4qpjtY0J_nxKNg2mndW0kFZADiZkwbXeFP5GVrVo5a0Gpr45ftMZ4DznzJYQ2M5iql6YaAGcE0T19zW3Fa2TfYp2Cnb0rrN1q3mf/s1600/davis+centre.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUbBn_PLo1EbuP3FIXCHLCdJfswPBPLea7Ptmip1WQ4qpjtY0J_nxKNg2mndW0kFZADiZkwbXeFP5GVrVo5a0Gpr45ftMZ4DznzJYQ2M5iql6YaAGcE0T19zW3Fa2TfYp2Cnb0rrN1q3mf/s1600/davis+centre.gif" /></a>The Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies - Harvard University’s center for interdisciplinary research and study of Russia and the countries surrounding it - is pleased to announce the theme for its 2012–2013 Fellows Program. The Fellows Program brings together scholars at early and later stages in their careers to consider a common theme spanning the<b> </b>social sciences and humanities. Professors Timothy Colton (Government) and Serhii Plokhii (History) will coordinate the 2012–2013 program. We are interested in applications from scholars currently working on our chosen theme, or equally those working on unrelated themes, but who are interested in exploring our theme. (Note that scholars whose work does not address the selected theme are encouraged to apply for fellowships at the Davis Center, and their applications will receive full consideration.)</div><a name='more'></a><br /><b>Theme</b><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The theme for 2012–2013 is "Imperial Legacies and International Politics in the Post-Soviet Space," constituting an examination of the international and transnational politics of the post-Soviet space in historical perspective. Areas to be explored under this theme include<b> history, identity issues, security, political economy, and regime building in Russia, Ukraine, and other countries of the region</b>. Other topics of interest include social and cultural factors such as migration, public health, religion, organized crime, environmental degradation, popular culture, and the mass media.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In addition to pursuing their own research, Fellows will participate in a bi-weekly interdisciplinary seminar series that will explore the theme. Papers will be presented by the visiting Fellows, Harvard faculty, and invited outside speakers.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Types of Awards</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Center offers three types of fellowships: Postdoctoral, Senior, and Regional. The maximum stipend amounts for these awards are detailed below. Scholars with outside or sabbatical funding who wish to be in residence at the Davis Center in 2012–2013 should apply using the fellowships application and indicate that they do not require Davis Center funding. If selected, they will join the Center as Postdoctoral, Senior, or Regional Fellows.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Postdoctoral Fellowships</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">-For junior scholars who will have completed the Ph.D. or equivalent by September 2012, but no earlier than September 2007 (less than five years). </div><div style="text-align: justify;">-Stipend of up to $38,000. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">-Citizens of all countries may apply. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Senior Fellowships</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">-For senior scholars who have already made a significant contribution to the field. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">-Applicants will have completed the Ph.D. or equivalent prior to September 2007 and hold a full-time academic appointment. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">-Stipend of up to $26,000 to bring salary to full-time level. In certain situations, if the stipend and the applicant's sabbatical pay are insufficient to cover necessary costs, the Davis Center may be able to provide additional funds. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">-Citizens of all countries may apply. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Regional Fellowships</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">-For advanced scholars, policymakers, journalists, and other specialists. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">-Stipend of up to $46,000. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">-Citizens of Russia, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus may apply.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Deadline for applications: January 9, 2012</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Contact</b><br />If you have any questions, please contact the Fellows Program at <u>dcpdoc@fas.harvard.edu</u>, tel. 617.495.0466.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b></b><b>Website</b> <b>and application:</b> <a class="pagecontentlnk" href="http://daviscenter.fas.harvard.edu/research_programs/fellowships.html" target="_blank"><b>http://daviscenter.fas.harvard.edu/research_programs/fellowship_application_instr.html </b></a><b> </b></div>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997939839326632518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440839590086617843.post-84008321834651435742011-11-10T00:38:00.000-08:002012-01-16T09:54:56.520-08:006th Annual Graduate Conference in European History<div style="color: black; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Paper submissions are welcomed for the 6th Annual Graduate Conference in European History - </span><span style="font-size: small;">Transformation in European History</span><span style="font-size: small;"> - that will be held in Vienna, Austria, on </span>May 3–5, 2012. </div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The “transition” of political systems in Southern Europe and Latin America since the 1970s and the revolutionary changes in Central and Eastern Europe in 1989/91 have resulted in the rise of “transformation studies” in social sciences. The term transformation is commonly understood as the politically steered transition from communist dictatorship to democracy, from a planned to a market economy, and from a closed to an open society. In contrast to this teleological reading the 6th GRACEH conference intends to explore a historical approach to transformation. A very broad working definition of the term would characterize transformation as a “period of especially intense and accelerated structural changes on a political, social, economic, and cultural level” that were caused by major political and social upheavals such as the breakdown of the continental empires in 1918, the French Revolution in the late 18th century, or the Reformation. Unlike the social sciences, we wish to broaden the application as far back as to the beginning of modern age. In what way can this concept of transformation be applied to contemporary, modern and early modern contexts? What kind of adjustments of the concept are required for the historicization of transformation?<br /></div><a name='more'></a><br /><b>The following three key aspects will serve as guiding questions throughout the conference:</b><br />■Which preconditions lead to periods of transformation? Which triggers, causes and turning points can be identified?<br />■On which levels does transformation occur? How can the complexity of transformation processes be analyzed without being trapped in teleological assumptions<br />■How is transformation perceived and interpreted by internal and external observers? How do transformation discourses influence the process itself?<br /><br />The conference invites postgraduate and early career researchers in history and related disciplines to submit their papers dealing with this broad concept of transformation on the basis of textual and visual sources from the modern age onward. The proposals should consider and discuss political, social, and cultural dimensions, causes, evolution and perceptions of transformation. In order to enrich the discussion the GRACEH organizers have invited Gudrun Gersmann (DHI Paris/Universität Köln) and Christian Gerlach (Universität Bern) as external keynote speakers.<br /><br />We look forward to receiving submissions<b> on topics including but not limited to the following research areas:</b><br />■Continuity and discontinuity in transformation periods<br />■Agents of transformation<br />■Transfers and transnational dimensions of transformation<br />■Synchronic and diachronic comparative approaches for a history of transformation(s)<br />■Historical source material of transformation research<br />■Macro- and microhistorical approaches to transformation<br />■Legitimizations of transformation such as nation building, independence, liberty, and economical welfare, social movements, social network analysis, gender issues<br /><br />The main conference language is English.<br /><br /><b>The conference has no registration fee. </b>We offer logistic help to find good and low budget accommodation near the University of Vienna. <b>A limited part of the travel cost for external participants can be covered on the basis of individual request </b>(if you'd like to apply for a stipend, please provide documentation about your economic situation).<br /><br />Please submit your <b>proposal of max. 300 words and your CV</b> by using the application form and send it to <u>graceh2012@univie.ac.at</u> <br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Before you submit your proposal, take a look at the checklist on the congress website!<br /><br /><b>Deadline for submission: January 15, 2012</b><br /><br />If your proposal is accepted by the program committee, you are expected to submit a paper (5-10 pages) no later than April 1, 2012. <br /><br />For any further questions, please contact the organizers by e-mail <u><b>graceh2012@univie.ac.at</b></u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Website</b>: <u><b>http://www.univie.ac.at/graceh2012/</b><b></b></u></div>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997939839326632518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440839590086617843.post-4892011498578481032011-11-07T03:56:00.000-08:002012-01-16T09:54:56.610-08:00Master Grants from the University of Bern<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjByYN3FO0EAnWvVanqnvRhzOmxXPHh-HZ53NmogjmKpb8h1VlnIZps12h91CUJm2qQrIeCo3Yug9N2Ebgs8VHxRPlEa803MbmDmAEmywZ9ntMhJzfAnUj1MfeY_i-Mrf3Tv77wTzX-HaP4/s1600/university+bern+msater+grants+2012-1013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="105" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjByYN3FO0EAnWvVanqnvRhzOmxXPHh-HZ53NmogjmKpb8h1VlnIZps12h91CUJm2qQrIeCo3Yug9N2Ebgs8VHxRPlEa803MbmDmAEmywZ9ntMhJzfAnUj1MfeY_i-Mrf3Tv77wTzX-HaP4/s200/university+bern+msater+grants+2012-1013.jpg" width="200" /></a>The Universität Bern offers six Master Grants for the academic year 2012/13 for excellent international students. The grant consists of 1'600 CHF per month for the duration of the Master's programme (standard period of study). Application files will be examined by a selection committee. Criteria for selection are academic excellence and the candidate's potential and motivation.<br /><br />For further information about the Master's programmes offered at our university, please contact the concerned Department directly. All Master’s programmes of the University of Bern are offered except “Biomedical Sciences”.<b> </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><b>Preconditions:</b></u></div><div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Applicants must have graduated at the latest by the end of July 2012 with at least a Bachelor's degree in the wished field of study</li><li>This Bachelor's or Master's degree must be from a non-Swiss university</li><li>The applicants permanent place of residence up to now must have been outside of Switzerland</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><h2 style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>The applicant's file must include the following in duplicate:</b></span></h2><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Application form </li><li>Curriculum vitae (max. 5'000 characters without blanks)</li><li>Letter of motivation with objectives</li><li>2 letters of recommendation from professors of your current home university (with institutional letter paper and signature)</li><li>Evidence of sufficient language proficiency in German or English according to the language of instruction of the intended Master’s programme (German: C1; English: B2)</li><li>certified copies of the Bachelor's Diploma and transcript of the grades obtained during the Bachelor's studies <br /><u>or</u> recent confirmation (not older than 3 months) by the home university that the Bachelor's degree (in the same study field as the intended Master's programme) will be completed by the end of July 2012 (with a list of grades obtained up to now)</li><li>Copy of record of school-leaving examination (i.e. university entrance qualification)</li><li>2 passport photos</li><li>Copy of passport</li><li>For the Master's programme "Biomedical Engineering": GRE General Test</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The application must be written in the language of the corresponding Master's programme.<span style="font-size: small;"><u><b> </b></u></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><u><b>Closing date:</b></u> </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"></div><h2 style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The complete application package must be submitted <b>in duplicate</b> (1 original, 1 copy) by postal mail. It has to arrive <b>not later than December 1st, 2011</b> at the:</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></h2><b><b>Universität Bern</b><br /><b> International Office</b><br /><b> Hochschulstrasse 4</b><br /><b> 3012 Bern</b><br /><b> Switzerland</b></b><br /><div style="background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"></div><div style="background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><u><b>NB:</b></u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Incomplete application files and E-mail applications will not be considered!</li><li>Fulfilling the above pre-conditions does not create an entitlement to a grant.</li><li>With only six grants to offer the University will have to refuse also qualified applications. The University will not be able to explain refusals.</li><li>The submitted documents will not be returned.</li><li>This application will not be considered as an application to a Master’s programme as a regular student.</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><b>Contact:</b></u> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Alicia Fernandez - <b>alicia.fernandez@int.unibe.ch</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Download application forms and read more: <a href="http://www.int.unibe.ch/content/incoming/master_grant/index_eng.html">http://www.int.unibe.ch/content/incoming/master_grant/index_eng.html </a></b></div>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997939839326632518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440839590086617843.post-91102256664111839282011-11-04T03:22:00.000-07:002012-01-16T09:54:56.699-08:00Doctoral Program in International Business Taxation, Vienna<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPkSHhEM4HyHQDpw58XP6KNzZWAbxis7skARGfpOUTlML1lUXo1f2FWO7ZlZJ0K0IKwxM2hETU2uUocoVZlJZeeVN1r_Nopdt_UmDSxWZeyUO-KykDcZENCH5A_rzcnXzGJeUP-yrSMCDR/s1600/Vienna.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPkSHhEM4HyHQDpw58XP6KNzZWAbxis7skARGfpOUTlML1lUXo1f2FWO7ZlZJ0K0IKwxM2hETU2uUocoVZlJZeeVN1r_Nopdt_UmDSxWZeyUO-KykDcZENCH5A_rzcnXzGJeUP-yrSMCDR/s200/Vienna.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Doctoral Program in International Business Taxation (DIBT) at the Vienna University of Economics and Business, Austria, offers an excellent doctoral education to outstanding students from all over the world, fully preparing them to conduct research on international business taxation. DIBT provides high-quality interdisciplinary training for graduates in the field of international taxation, including and combining the disciplines of public finance, international tax law and cross-border tax management. <br /><br />DIBT focuses on high-quality academic education and internationally competitive research. It is aimed at the future elite of scholars and provides interdisciplinary training in taxation of enterprises‘ cross-border activities, drawing on and combining the core disciplines public finance, international tax law, and cross-border tax management. By then expanding tax training to non-traditional yet highly relevant disciplines such as economic psychology, history, political science, ethics, and legal philosophy as well as organizational behavior and decision making, a broadening of horizons and a more comprehensive approach to research questions is achieved. </div><a name='more'></a><br />The program takes three years to complete and awards a PhD degree to graduates. During the first year, participants acquire the basic knowledge necessary for working in an interdisciplinary manner. Building on this foundation, the second and third years are dedicated to seminars in related fields, a research stay abroad, additional optional workshops, and especially to doing research on a PhD thesis. For the duration of the entire program, students attend an accompanying research seminar. All courses are taught in English. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">DIBT provides the opportunity to conduct research in the following areas:<br />*Determination of taxable profit <br />*Locational decisions<br />*EU tax for businesses<br />*International coordination of business taxation <br /><br />Once admitted to DIBT, students can expect to obtain a top-quality education preparing them for a rewarding academic career or a highly specialized position in other, non-academic national or international institutions. DIBT‘s faculty is very well connected in the academic community and draws on extensive expertise to provide training for doctoral students and supervise their research.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The program is open to students from all countries, provided they hold a master or equivalent degree primarily in law, business, economics, psychology or, in exceptional cases, in other disciplines, if they have a sufficient background in taxation. Applications can be submitted using the online application tool. <br /><br /><b>Scholarships</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">DIBT is funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF). Only a small number of students can be admitted. For DIBT Collegiates tuition fees are waived. Only in exceptional cases fees of about EUR 380,-- per semester have to be collected. However, these fees will be reimbursed from DIBT funds. There is a limited number of grants available to students in the amount of € 1,877 per month (tax and social insurance will be deducted from this amount). WU always goes the extra mile to provide an ideal research environment for the selected students.<br /><br /><b>Deadline </b><br />The online application period for the academic year 2012/13 begins on November 1, 2011 (14:00, CET) and ends on February 15, 2012 (14:00, CET).<br /><br />Only applications submitted within this period can be accepted. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Website: <a class="pagecontentlnk" href="http://www.wu.ac.at/dibt" target="_blank">http://www.wu.ac.at/dibt</a><br /><b>Email for all inquiries:</b> <b><u>dibt@wu.ac.at</u></b><br /> </div>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997939839326632518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440839590086617843.post-13048226220018944692011-11-03T04:10:00.000-07:002012-01-16T09:54:56.790-08:00Geneva International Student's Program 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_m3ngavR1TQHq9kmBdJIyYbL3PLXRxo8yVZF10OPlxN4xbSwlT-Rp2E4cq9zbt4Ty15pgO2WMOcCdaGj3X__Dz9yI6sj4MMZI5nkUlcx1F4Vft5jKNKOPT4QQFDTU4TpLiFzkL4PnA17y/s1600/University_Geneva.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_m3ngavR1TQHq9kmBdJIyYbL3PLXRxo8yVZF10OPlxN4xbSwlT-Rp2E4cq9zbt4Ty15pgO2WMOcCdaGj3X__Dz9yI6sj4MMZI5nkUlcx1F4Vft5jKNKOPT4QQFDTU4TpLiFzkL4PnA17y/s200/University_Geneva.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Geneva International Student's Program 2012 offered by the University of Geneva will take place from February 20, 2012 to May 25, 2012</span><span style="font-size: small;">. Application deadline is extended until November 15, 2011. </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">It is a</span><span style="font-size: small;"> 3-month competitive program with</span></div><ul class="type1" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Intensive French language courses</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">Multidisciplinary courses taught in English</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">Exams for 30 transferable ECTS credits</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">Discovery of an international city at the heart of Europe</span></li></ul><h2 style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">...designed for international students.</span><a class="namedanchor" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=378794300726605162&postID=1788254431916000409" name="5"></a></span><span style="font-size: small;"> <a name='more'></a></span></h2><h2 style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">GISP's unique design combines intensive French language courses with a series of lectures and seminars taught in English on subjects and issues relating to Geneva and its incredibly rich historical and contemporary influence. These include international law and international organizations, the intellectual and cultural history of Geneva, its importance on the scientific stage, issues of multiculturalism and plurilingualism and the present-day political, economic and social situation of Switzerland within Europe.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></h2><h2 style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">GISP has been designed as an interdisciplinary curriculum to respond to the needs and interests of students from abroad. In such a perspective, we have brought together experts in a variety of different fields, including European studies, international law, human rights, political science, economics, banking and finance, natural sciences, sociolinguistics, cultural studies, translation studies, English and French literature and enlightenment philosophy. GISP's faculty includes professors and lecturers from the University of Geneva and guests speakers. </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></h2><h2 style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">In addition to lectures and seminars, the GISP curriculum entails visits to the most important international organizations based in Geneva. This allows students to engage with perspectives and approaches from outside the academic world and completes the overview of the offer provided by the University of Geneva's teaching programs. This "multi-voiced" program structure and pedagogical approach makes for an unusually enriching educational experience.</span></h2><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Application procedure</span></b></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">While it boasts of its specific insights in Law, Social Sciences and Humanities, the GISP is open to <b><b>all undergraduate students with prior university experience</b>.</b> Students who already hold a BA are also encouraged to apply.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The program is NOT designed for students fluent in French or those from countries where French is a national language. However, admission requirements include basic knowledge of this language, as well as an advanced knowledge of English for non-native speakers. </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Application deadline - <b>Novermber 15, 2011</b>. Applications will NOT be considered on a "first come, first served" basis and will not be evaluated before the application deadline</span><b><span style="font-size: small;">.</span></b></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Applications must be sent to the GISP coordinator and include:</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">An application letter (in English) stating why you want to take part in this program (500-800 words).</span></div><ol class="type1" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Fully-completed printed version of the <a class="www" href="http://129.194.40.252/fmi/iwp/cgi?-db=RI_InscriptionIN&-loadframes" target="blank">online application form</a>, duly signed and dated, with a passport-size photo attached.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">A photocopy of your passport (with the date of validity).</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">A photocopy of your high-school diploma/school-leaving certificate and transcript of grades. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">A photocopy of your university degree (if applicable) and statement of grades.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">A résumé or curriculum vitae, giving full details of your education and language skills.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">Evidence of the required level of proficiency in both English and French.</span></li></ol><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">If your official documents (transcripts, certificates) are not written in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish, a <b>certified translation</b> of each must be provided. </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">All the above-mentioned documents must be sent <b>in one single envelope</b> to the following address:</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> GISP <br /> University of Geneva <br /> International Relations Office <br /> Bvd du Pont-d'Arve 40 <br /> CH - 1211 Genève 4</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Please note that there is a limited number of places in the program and that all applications are subject to a competitive selection process. This also applies to exchange students, whose access to the GISP is not guaranteed</span>.</b> </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Admission requirements</span></b></div><h2 style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">While boasting specific insights in Law, Social Sciences and Humanities, the GISP can be followed without prior knowledge in these fields and is therefore open to <b>all undergraduate students</b> with:</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></h2><h2 style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. <b style="font-weight: normal;">Prior university experience / enrollment</b></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></h2><h2 style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">2. <b style="font-weight: normal;">An elementary-to-intermediate knowledge of French</b>, equivalent to the Common European Framework of <span style="font-family: inherit;">Reference for Languages level A2, or:</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></h2><h2 style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">- ALTE (Association of Language Testers in Europe) Level 1</span></h2><h2 style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">- DELF (Diplome d'Etudes de Langue Française) B1</span></h2><h2 style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">- TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français) B1</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></h2><h2 style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">- A certificate deemed equivalent</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></h2><h2 style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Applications from students with a lower level of French will be considered, however, the level of French they will reach at the end of GISP will not be sufficient for them to enroll directly at the University of Geneva should they wish to do so. </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></h2><h2 style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">3. <b style="font-weight: normal;">An advanced level of English</b>: mother tongue, or the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages level C1, or: </span></h2><h2 style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">- ALTE (Association of Language Testers in Europe) Level 4</span></h2><h2 style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">-TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), a score of at least 550 points in the paper-based test, 213 points in the computer-based one or 97 in the Internet-based test (IBT)</span></h2><h2 style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">- IELTS (International English Language Testing System), Levels 7 to 9</span></h2><h2 style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">- CPE (Cambridge Proficiency in English), Levels A - C</span></h2><h2 style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">- CAE (Cambridge Advanced Certificate of English), Levels A - C</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></h2><h2 style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">- A certificate deemed equivalent</span></h2><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Tuition fees (session 2012) </span></b><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The GISP is a specific fee-paying program. Participation costs amount to <b> CHF 2'800</b>.<b>-</b> and include registration to the University of Geneva, French courses, participation to the GISP on-site activities, course material and the particular GISP framework. </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="content" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The GISP is also open to nominated exchange students from partner universities at a <b>reduced rate of CHF 500.-. </b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b>ALL applicants will be subject to the selection process of the GISP<b>.</b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Once selected, students will be invited to make a down payment of CHF 250.- (deductable from the total cost and non-refundable) as confirmation of their participation to the GISP. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Prospective GISP students should note that the cost of room and board in Geneva is higher than in many other parts of the world. It is estimated at around CHF 2000.- per month. </span><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: small;">GISP 2012 Award</span></b><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Scholarship provided to the best GISP 2012 candidates</b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">The University of Geneva awards <b>t</b><b>wo scholarships of CHF 6'800-</b> for the best GISP 2012 candidates. Students must demonstrate appropriate academic merit and have the project of enrolling to a complete UNIGE Master program after the GISP.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">The two scholarships are reserved for non-exchange students.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Application procedure and granting criteria</b><a class="namedanchor" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=378794300726605162&postID=1788254431916000409" name="4"></a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Students applying to the GISP 2012 Award must necessarily tick the corresponding box of the online application form and enclose the following documents to their application package:<br />- specific application letter (300 words, in English) stating why he/she should be elected as one of the recipient of the scholarship (giving full details about his/her academic project at the University of Geneva) <br />- two <i>academic</i> letters of appraisal </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Applications will be evaluated by the GISP selection committee. GISP Award recipients will be informed about their acceptance together with the GISP acceptance letter that will be sent by mid-November. </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><b>A monthly amount of CHF 1000.-</b> will be given to GISP Award recipients from mid-February to mid-June (= CHF 4000.-). The remaining <b>CHF 2'800.-</b> (corresponding to the GISP tuition fees) will be given at the end of the program, under the following conditions:<br />- Award recipient must have obtained all GISP ECTS Credits, i.e. successfully passed <b>ALL GISP exams.</b><br />- Award recipient must have undertaken the procedure for <b>enrolling to a Master program</b> at the University of Geneva for the September 2012 intake.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">GISP Award recipients will be charged the same tuition fees as the other GISP students.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">For any questions, do not hesitate to contact our GISP coordinator Ainsley Brown: <u>gisp@unige.ch</u></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Program website: <u>http://www.unige.ch/international/etudageneve/gisp/prog.html </u></b></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997939839326632518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440839590086617843.post-81629777643512974472011-10-31T04:54:00.000-07:002012-01-16T09:54:56.883-08:00Master of Arts in Black Sea Cultural Studies<h3 style="color: black; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7HyPS5pbmQx7YZ_T-6_azgTvoS8TXI10C9JuArN4yJE7GZ3sF3YiZTTEYW3Qebu1ZScDJkTvW3Rf78_XRSZ0e4iA8c_NLGEtKs0Ir68HvgHd-JYt36Indh-o8XGdsxmuLKBCcncTlZkEC/s1600/IHU.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="46" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7HyPS5pbmQx7YZ_T-6_azgTvoS8TXI10C9JuArN4yJE7GZ3sF3YiZTTEYW3Qebu1ZScDJkTvW3Rf78_XRSZ0e4iA8c_NLGEtKs0Ir68HvgHd-JYt36Indh-o8XGdsxmuLKBCcncTlZkEC/s200/IHU.png" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Applications are now open for the <b>Master of Arts in Black Sea Cultural Studies</b> at the School of Humanities of the International Hellenic University, Greece. </span><i><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">The next intake - October 2012. </span></b></i> </span></h3><h3 style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></h3><h3 style="color: black; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Entry requirements</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></h3><h3 style="color: black; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">To be considered for an MA programme, candidates are required to have:</span><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-weight: normal;">a good university degree (original transcripts) from a recognised University;</span> </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">proof of English competence (proficiency, recently acquired IELTS or TOEFL); </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">two academic references; </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">a personal interview may be required.</span></h3><ul class="arrowlist-red" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"></ul><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span> <b><span style="font-size: small;"></span></b><br /><a name='more'></a><b><span style="font-size: small;">When to apply</span></b><br /><br /><div class="sub_content" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><div class="dropcap" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">IHU operates on a rolling admissions basis. This means that candidates apply for and are admitted to our programmes all year round. We suggest, however, that you apply <b>as early as possible</b> to ensure a quick response and place availability.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> We aim to provide decisions within two weeks of your submitting a complete application.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> Please ensure that you complete the application form fully and submit all your supporting documents for us to make an informed decision.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> </span> </div></div><div class="sub_content" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Application checklist</b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">To apply for an MA programme, you will need to provide the following documents:</span><br /><ul class="arrowlist-green"><li><span style="font-size: small;">a completed application form, including personal statement (500 words)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">a certified copy of your degree certificate, and transcripts detailing the courses studied and grades attained</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>two</b> academic references: Both referees should have direct knowledge of your suitability for IHU MA study</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>two</b> recent passport-size photographs</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">your English certificate or TOEFL/IELTS score report</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">your CV (resume)</span></li></ul><div style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><b>Applying by post</b></div></div><span style="font-size: small;"></span><br /><div class="sub_content" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Please download the forms below and return them together with your documents to the following address:</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">International Hellenic University<br />School of Humanities Admissions Office <br />14 km Thessaloniki-Moudania <br />57001 Thermi <br />Greece</span></div><table class="contentpaneopen" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><tbody><tr><td class="contentheading" width="100%"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></td> <td align="right" class="buttonheading" width="100%"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></td> <td align="right" class="buttonheading" width="100%"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></td> </tr></tbody></table><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><b><span style="font-size: small;">Apply for a scholarship</span></b> <br /><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The IHU offers a number of scholarships for the MA in Black Sea Cultural Studies programme, covering a significant proportion of the programme fees.</span></div><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span> <br /><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">These scholarships are competitive. Award criteria include the quality of the first degree, the undergraduate grades of the candidate, his/her command of the English language and overall profile.</span></div><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"> <span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: inherit;"> Candidates for scholarships should submit their scholarship request following the receipt of their acceptance letter from IHU.</span></span><br /><br /><b><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: inherit;">Read more: <u>http://www.hum.ihu.edu.gr/index.php/uk/courses/admissions</u> </span></span></b>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997939839326632518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440839590086617843.post-11958941424870237082011-10-28T01:27:00.000-07:002012-01-16T09:54:56.975-08:00CEU Degree Programs and Scholarships 2012-2013<div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYdQgkEbIn1NEORg5r5AP_Ff1pPuF3KnVL6-u1J3mbSN1KsjL2cDA8YfirONezvFyXK3FFi9_qL2TwIv91v7lGOMEpf7KEEx5-_kXRLt-2bO0jbBhUaduddI06jxNBW3u24uOBWmjM7cp0/s1600/ceu+2012-2013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYdQgkEbIn1NEORg5r5AP_Ff1pPuF3KnVL6-u1J3mbSN1KsjL2cDA8YfirONezvFyXK3FFi9_qL2TwIv91v7lGOMEpf7KEEx5-_kXRLt-2bO0jbBhUaduddI06jxNBW3u24uOBWmjM7cp0/s1600/ceu+2012-2013.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: small;">The world-known Central European University invites applications for its <b>2012-2013 degree programs</b>. <b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Located in one of Europe's most elegant capital cities, Budapest, accredited in both the USA and Europe, CEU offers a uniquely international atmosphere of academic excellence, critical reflection, and social engagement.</span></b> CEU students come from over 100 countries of five continents, our faculty - from 30 countries. There is no predominant national majority. This uniquely international atmosphere is one of the most appealing aspects of our student life. Any CEU graduate has an international network of personal and professional contacts enhancing their lives and careers. </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">CEU and all its degree programs are registered and accredited in the US. The University and an increasing number of its programs are also accredited in Hungary. In addition, several CEU degrees are awarded jointly with other leading European universities. Thus, CEU education is globally recognized and highly valued opening unique career prospects for its graduates all over the world.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><a name='more'></a><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">CEU welcomes applications from excellent candidates all over the world. The university’s admissions policy and criteria are set by its Senate in accordance with international practice. Candidates may simultaneously apply to two departments and to any number of degree programs within those selected departments. In order to continue attracting outstanding students regardless of their financial situation CEU offers an extensive range of financial aid packages. CEU follows non-discrimination policy in its admission process and in awarding financial aid.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Both Master’s and Doctoral students are eligible for financial aid. Most doctoral students are awarded with fee waivers and three-year stipends of 8,500 Euro/year. 15% of our Master’s students pay no fees and receive stipends of 5800 Euro/year; 51% pay no fees and receive stipends of 3,800 Euro/year; and 11% are granted fee waivers. Also, 20% of students receive external scholarships, from such sources as the Erasmus Mundus program, as well as alumni, private, corporate, and governmental donations.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">In addition, CEU is committed to rewarding academic excellence through our research grants and achievement awards.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">CEU rewards financial aid primarily on the basis of academic merit. Decisions on financial aid may also take into account priorities connected to the university mission as well as documented financial need.</span></div><h2 style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Key admission dates<b> </b></span></h2><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><ul style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>January 25, 2012, 24:00 Pacific Standard Time (PST):</b> application deadline for degree programs (exceptions are listed below.)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>February 11, 2012:</b> CEU-administered<b> </b>institutional TOEFL test and department-specific examinations.</span></li><li> <div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>After March 20, 2012:</b> The admissions decisions are made available to candidates via the online application system.<b> </b> </span></div></li></ul><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><h4 style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Exceptions:</span></h4><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><ul style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>January 4, 2012, 24:00 Pacific Standard Time (PST):</b> </span></li></ul><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Application deadline for eligible applicants to MESPOM<span class="ext"></span> and Mundus MAPP<span class="ext"></span> applying for “Category A” or “Category B” scholarships. Applications must be submitted complete with proof of English proficiency. </span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><ul style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><li> <div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><b>May 4, 2012, 24:00 Pacific Standard Time (PST</b>)</b><b>:</b></span></div></li></ul><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. Application deadline for applicants to MESPOM<span class="ext"></span><span style="display: inline-block;"> </span> and Mundus MAPP<span class="ext"></span><span style="display: inline-block;"> </span> not applying for financial aid. Applications must be submitted complete with proof of English proficiency.<br />2. Application deadline for applicants to the one-year MA program in Public Policy not applying for financial aid. Applications must be submitted complete with proof of English proficiency.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">NOTE: Different deadlines and procedures are applicable for the CEU Business School programs. For more information, visit: <a class="ext" href="http://www.ceubusiness.org/" style="color: #991c1f; text-decoration: none;">CEU Business School</a><span class="ext"></span> </span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><h2 style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=378794300726605162&postID=2034467258956618263" name="process"></a>Admissions Process</span></h2><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The admissions process for Academic Year 2012/2013 is organized as follows:</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>January 25, 2012</b>: Applications are submitted to degree programs.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><h5 style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Step 1: Pre-selection</span></h5><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Applications are evaluated on the basis of the applicant’s academic performance, work experience, recommendations, and expectations of the program and future plans.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Individual interviews </span>may take place, face-to-face or by telephone, throughout the selection process.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>After February 3, 2012</b>: Pre-selection decisions are made available via the online application system. Successful applicants having applied to take any CEU-administered admissions examinations are notified of the testing arrangements by email.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><h5 style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Step 2: Testing</span></h5><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>February 11, 2012</b>: The CEU-administered TOEFL examination takes place.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>February 11, 2012</b>: Department-specific testing takes place:</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><ul style="font-family: inherit; list-style-type: disc; margin: 1em 0px; padding-left: 2em; text-align: justify;"><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;">Economics: Mathematics Test</span></li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;">Legal Studies: Legal Reasoning Test and Legal Essay</span></li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mathematics: Mathematics examination</span></li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;">Medieval Studies: Supplementary examination</span></li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;">Political Science: Test of Writing Ability</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Applicants who pass the pre-selection and who wish/are required to sit any CEU-administered admissions tests will be notified of the practical arrangements by the local CEU coordinators organizing the tests. </span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>February 29, 2012</b>: Standard English and other applicable test score reports must be received by the Admissions Office.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><h5 style="font-family: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Step 3: Final evaluation</span></h5><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Applicants are evaluated by a departmental selection committee on the basis of past academic achievement, recommendations, English language competency, intellectual merit and general compatibility with the goals of the department.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>After March 20, 2012</b>: The final admissions decisions are made available to candidates via the online application system.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><div style="font-family: inherit; margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">CEU does not provide information about candidates’ admission progress before the deadlines given here. Candidates’ information (including test results) is confidential and only available to the candidate concerned.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Below is the <b>list of the documents you need to prepare or arrange for submission:</b></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. Completed online CEU Application Form<br />2. Letters of recommendation<br />3. Academic records<br />4.<a href="http://www.ceu.hu/node/267/edit#4"> </a>A full curriculum vitae or resume, including a list of publications, if any<br />5. Department- and program-specific requirements (statement of purpose, research proposal, additional test scores, etc.)<br />6. Proof of English proficiency</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Read all information and download forms here:</b> <u>http://www.ceu.hu/admissions/2012-2013</u> </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">For all your enquiries about the admissions process, contact the following offices at CEU:</span></b></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><h3 style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Admissions Office</span></h3><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Central European University</b><br />Nador u. 15, 4th floor<br />1051 Budapest, Hungary<br />Phone: (+36-1) 327 3272<br />Fax: (+36-1) 327 3211 <br />Email: admissions [at] ceu [dot] hu</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><h4 style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Staff</span></h4><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Zsuzsanna Jaszberenyi</b>, Head, Admissions Services<br />Phone: (+36-1) 327 3009, Email: admissions [at] ceu [dot] hu</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Andrea Horvath, </b>Admissions Coordinator<br />Phone: (+36-1) 327 3272, Email: admissions [at] ceu [dot] hu</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Gyongyi Kovacs</b>, Admissions Coordinator<br />Phone: (+36-1) 327 3208, Email: admissions [at] ceu [dot] hu</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Csaba Mezo</b>, Admissions Coordinator<br />Phone: (+36-1) 327 3210, Email: admissions [at] ceu [dot] hu</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Zsuzsanna Bukta</b>, Admissions Assistant<br />Phone: (+36-1) 327 3068, Email: admissions [at] ceu [dot] hu</span></div>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997939839326632518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440839590086617843.post-38632495417739622692011-10-24T01:35:00.000-07:002012-01-16T09:54:57.068-08:00Learning Arabic Language and Culture in Morocco<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj85cJGExt13X_-EiCua582-RQAGhBhnRqiI_Ewk6XjZNsoo1LJHqQDo7SeZ0cQXQti8iTwJPFYvXhnO2WEFd10xpqNPn1gtFtosOJamWBwA_-hPfRFPF6EcbwX4lkQASuwA2sYgXvha1OO/s1600/Morocco+Rabat+Arabic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj85cJGExt13X_-EiCua582-RQAGhBhnRqiI_Ewk6XjZNsoo1LJHqQDo7SeZ0cQXQti8iTwJPFYvXhnO2WEFd10xpqNPn1gtFtosOJamWBwA_-hPfRFPF6EcbwX4lkQASuwA2sYgXvha1OO/s200/Morocco+Rabat+Arabic.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">An Arabic Language and Culture session is a special activity that the Forum Communication des Cultures (FCC) organizes this year. The sessions will be held in Youssoufia/Rabat, Morocco. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>The objectives of this activity are:</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Giving to people the opportunity to get basic knowledge about Arabic language and culture. That knowledge could be useful for him in their studies or in their daily life or in their travels in countries speaking this language.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Giving the opportunity to people to get in touch with the Moroccan culture and its way of life, and in consequences achieve a fruitful cultural exchange.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Giving the opportunity to people has some basic knowledge about this language to brush up it and be adapted to different ways to use it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Trying to connect Volunteers with friends from abroad so as to correspond between them in English or Arabic as a tool to promote their international understaning and knowledge and establish new friendship.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The courses are given by teachers’ members of FCC, who've got special training for this mission. Those teachers are flexible in managing those courses and are ready to cooperate with the participants so as to fulfil their expectations.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">13 hours of learning courses per week are envisaged (Monday to Friday, morning from 9.30 to 12.00). The curriculum includes Arabic Culture, Calligraphy, Arabic language courses, Pronounciation.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">At their arrival the participants will be given the FCC Arabic Language Guide.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The intercultural exchange sessions that will be organised during the Arabic program is an occasion offered by FCC to all the participants so as to present, exchange and discuss together the knowledge they got from the families.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Accommodation</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The participants lodge and eat in families during the whole period. Staying with a family is a tool for FCC to give the occasion to the participants to use the Arabic language and also to discover the Moroccan way of life. All the participants are asked to respect the families’ environment and don’t behave against the local tradition; they are also asked to be sociable and are open mind so as to built good and fruitful communication with their members.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Dates</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Five periods are available, and the participant who would like to attend the following period will be welcomed. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">1st Period: 05/01/2012-05/02/2012<br />2nd Period: 05/02/2012-05/03/2012<br />3rd Period: 05/03/2012-05/04/2012<br />4th Period: 05/04/2012-05/05/2012<br />5th Period: 05/05/2012-05/06/2012</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Fees </b><br />Registration Fees 20 EUR<br />Extra fees: 100 EUR/month </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Registration</b> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">A candidate should send a motivation letter and the registration form (can de found <a href="http://fccm.weebly.com/registration.html">here</a>) to <u>forcc.net@gmail.com</u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Participant has to show a strong motivation and discipline in learning a different culture and language.</span></span><u><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Deadline for application for the 1st session</b>: <span id="yiv2099445610ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_ucRequestShow1_lblDeadline"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1319442220_4">20/11/2011.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For more information or details, please contact: <u>forcc.net@gmail.com</u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>More about the organization: <u>http://fccm.weebly.com/</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><br /></u></div>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997939839326632518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440839590086617843.post-14496199083116329512011-10-21T04:04:00.000-07:002012-01-16T09:54:57.158-08:00U-Active Forum: Networking for Developing Youth Projects<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQjYeV5vhrx6smB9JgTPSscEbfQA5dvP_A18pl_ocXMnt5nTzg2rqCl54Bol7-Vfa-1tY_bMUVvjSj3lCAGC1JDP-0JnSQt171rMiRi504wYAHUZv58mqeljLrBXmNx0D-8LXUpFGGrzKq/s1600/grodno+youth+forum+u-active.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="97" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQjYeV5vhrx6smB9JgTPSscEbfQA5dvP_A18pl_ocXMnt5nTzg2rqCl54Bol7-Vfa-1tY_bMUVvjSj3lCAGC1JDP-0JnSQt171rMiRi504wYAHUZv58mqeljLrBXmNx0D-8LXUpFGGrzKq/s200/grodno+youth+forum+u-active.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">We are pleased to invite you to the first Forum of International Youth Projects, titled <i>“U-Active: Networking for developing youth projects”</i>. The Forum will take place on the <b>24-26 November, 2011</b> in Grodno, Belarus. The Forum intends to bring together interesting, initiative and active students all over Europe and let them exchange their ideas by providing informative sessions and learning opportunities with outstanding speakers who have a huge international project experience and a will to help us with idea and project generation.<br /> </span></div><a name='more'></a><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is supposed to be the Forum where there will be a chance to establish contacts with young people, share experience, find partners for interesting project ideas and probably for future social and business projects. U-active Forum idea has been developed by a group of students studying in Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and acting in Youth-In-Club, nonformal group of students interested in developing and participating in international projects. “U-active” has a triple meaning: “you active”, “active youth” and “active University”. We are proud to welcome our delegates from all over Europe, especially those coming from our partner universities.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Important Dates</b><br />3th November, 2011 - Registration deadline<br />7th November, 2011 - Participant notification<br />24th - 26th November, 2011 - Forum days<br /><b> </b></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Registration</b><br />Each participant has to register for the U-Active Forum. The <b>deadline for registration is 3th November, 2011</b>. Please fill in the Registration Form on-line carefully to provide us the relevant information (especially those who need visa to Belarus) and send us your short CV. There is a recruitment process for all applicants. All participants will be notified by e-mail until 7th November, 2011. The information about participants will be also published on the web-page.<br /><b> </b></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Registration Fee</b><br />There is also a registration fee for participants of the U-Active Forum.<br />Participants have to make a payment of:<br />- 20 EUR: all participants<br />- 70 000 BYR: Belarusian participants<br /> </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Donations from participants should be made on their arrival at the registration point. Donations in Euro are accepted equivalent to Belarusian rubles on the day of arrival.<br /> </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The registration fee includes:</span></div><ul><li><span style="font-size: small;">participation in the Forum;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">access to all the program sessions;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">coffee breaks during sessions;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">conference materials;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">breakfasts, lunches and dinners throughout the Forum;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">accommodation in the student's dormitories during the Forum;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">cultural program.</span></li></ul><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Who can participate?</b><br />U-Active Forum intends to bring together interesting, initiative and active young people all over Europe and especially from partner universities. The Forum encourages the participation of both undergraduate and postgraduate students.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />You can participate in the Forum if you:<br />- have high motivation and active life style;<br />- are a leader of a youth or student organization;<br />- have some experience of youth projects realization;<br />- would like to realize joint international projects;<br />- would like to exchange your experience with Belarusian students;<br />- have good knowledge of English (communicative level).<br /> </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Main requirements:<br />- To fill in the registration form (on-line);<br />- Provide a short CV (1 page).</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">You can<b> <a href="http://www.grsu.by/uactive/node/1">read more and apply here</a>.</b></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><b>Contact Information</b>: </span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">tel.: +375 152 731 954, fax: +375 152 731 910<br />e-mail: <u>u.active.forum@tut.by</u></span>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997939839326632518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440839590086617843.post-40291704139439389432011-10-19T09:11:00.000-07:002012-01-16T09:54:57.244-08:00Scholarship Competition for the European Master of Fine Art Photography 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp-K_zVgVjJQh8ofimvus8pa_Oc74IkKKmBBfx1dcrIlv13hrO2NNz_8UQWzj3hb_A52GT78lTxnGOIqyazSs79YFR-l9TzOxw0xysl6T3konN1pMF_2D9jQI4f9FOTiQUTNr0RhKbKtoa/s1600/scholarships_european_master_fine_art_photography_2012_ied_madrid.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="108" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp-K_zVgVjJQh8ofimvus8pa_Oc74IkKKmBBfx1dcrIlv13hrO2NNz_8UQWzj3hb_A52GT78lTxnGOIqyazSs79YFR-l9TzOxw0xysl6T3konN1pMF_2D9jQI4f9FOTiQUTNr0RhKbKtoa/s200/scholarships_european_master_fine_art_photography_2012_ied_madrid.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The <b>IED Madrid School of Design</b> is holding a scholarship competition for the European Master of Fine Art Photography. The competition is already open for participation and the deadline is November 24, 2011.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">At this point in time, the European Master of Fine Art Photography is the most ambitious proposal for training in artistic photography, and aspires to be a meeting point for artists and professionals to enrich this field in Spain. The academic program, offered in Spanish and English, focuses on the creation of an artistic project and relies on international artists and theorists among its faculty, such as Martin Parr, Elger Esser, Alejandro Castellote and Joan Fontcuberta.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>AWARDS:</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">* One first prize for the amount of 9,000 €.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">* Two second prizes for the amount of 4,500 € each.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Don’t wait until the last minute! Prepare all the necessary documentation as soon as possible to avoid any last minute inconveniences! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Based on your location, internet provider and stability of your broad band frequency, you may encounter a series of conditions that have impeded people’s last-minute participation in previous competitions.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Deadline: November 24, 2011</b>, at 10:00 a.m. (Madrid time).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>START DATE: April 10, 2012</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://iedmadrid.com/scholarships-for-european-master-of-fine-art-photography-2012/">Please read more here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Contacts:</b> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Elena Velasco</div><div style="text-align: justify;">e.velasco@madrid.ied.es</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u>www.iedmadrid.com</u></div>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997939839326632518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440839590086617843.post-3697704712725206732011-10-14T04:12:00.000-07:002012-01-16T09:54:57.333-08:00How to Pack for Studying Abroad<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></b><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvtMCtT9mC9B75JtlD8jiXM58kIignwWU8iQiw7sDi9MUubq59-V4yBJM1QKhjVgYfRqWfEnly3YMMu_KcslTjT6WtTeTVUlVooKWEgzHfKPMh0mhwWCPUKcEWt67AOaXsB3xAYMpXzueu/s1600/packing+abroad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="143" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvtMCtT9mC9B75JtlD8jiXM58kIignwWU8iQiw7sDi9MUubq59-V4yBJM1QKhjVgYfRqWfEnly3YMMu_KcslTjT6WtTeTVUlVooKWEgzHfKPMh0mhwWCPUKcEWt67AOaXsB3xAYMpXzueu/s200/packing+abroad.jpg" width="200" /></a>You’ve done the research, put in the time, taken the tests, secured the scholarships, gotten your passport and you’re on your way out the door and across the pond to a foreign country to study abroad. It’s romantic and daring and you’re almost completely ready to go except for one small detail… one minor issue that you haven’t even begun to tackle: packing. How on earth do you pack for a trip that is months long without taking your entire closet? Have no fear; there are a few different tips to help you pack sensibly for your upcoming adventure, and it doesn’t include every pair of shoes you own. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><a name='more'></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>1. Bring an extra bag</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It’s just silly to think that you won’t be buying things to bring back home with you. So, prepare ahead of time by bringing an extra bag with you so that you aren’t trying to cram all those trinkets you just had to have into the same bag you have to pack full of your clothes and shoes. Otherwise you’re going to have to make some important decisions about what to take home with you and what you can live without… </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>2. Take enough clothing for a week</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Obviously you need the essentials: a couple pairs of jeans, shorts, shirts, socks, undies and jackets. You’ll need clothes for different types of weather, but that suede jacket or sequined dress can probably stay at home. Bring good walking shoes so that you can tour the city and a nice outfit for special occasions, but don’t go overboard and bring three pairs of nice shoes, three pairs of sandals, and three pairs of walking shoes… you’re not putting on a fashion show, you’re simply visiting another country. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>3. Medications</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Don’t leave home without these!! If there are any medications you regularly take make sure you bring them with you and that you have enough to last you the duration of your trip. You don’t want to be stuck in a situation where you need your medicine and can’t find it anywhere in the country. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>4. Choose your extras wisely</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There’s no point in bringing 15 different books with you unless you want to get in an upper body workout. By packing tons of books, movies, etc. you’re just adding a lot of unnecessary weight to your luggage and you probably won’t end up reading half of it – after all, you’re going to a foreign country to learn not to hole up in your room and read books. And don’t forget a camera and a journal of sorts to write down things you’ll want to remember! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>5. Toiletries</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">While you should probably bring some toiletries with you, you don’t need to bring a supply that will last you the duration of your trip (unless, of course, you’re taking a very short trip). More than likely the country you’re going to temporarily live in will have some sort of toiletries you can purchase there and if they don’t you may want to rethink where you’re going… (kidding!)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In short, just make sure you have what you need to survive, but don’t pack your entire life away. If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a million times – less is more. And if you find you need more clothes or you forgot something, shopping is a great way to tour a new city!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Author Bio:</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Kate Croston is a freelance writer, holds a bachelors degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. She writes guest posts for different sites and loves contributing <a href="http://www.internetservice.net/">cheap internet service</a> related topics. Questions or comments can be sent to: katecroston.croston09 @ gmail.com.</i></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b><span lang="EN-AU">Please quote and link to </span><a href="http://applytostudy.blogspot.com/">Scholarships, Grants and Events Abroad</a> if you are republishing this article!</b></i></span></span></div>adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03997939839326632518noreply@blogger.com