The Center for International Private Enterprise invites young people to share their ideas on how to create opportunities for youth to strengthen democracy and the private sector in their own countries.
Who can participate:
Students and young professionals aged 18-30.
Contest Deadline:
18/06/2010
Winners Announced:
Fall 2010
Essay Length:
2,000 – 3,000 words. All essays must be in English.
Essay categories:
Categories
Please limit each essay to one category. Individuals may submit up to one essay for each category. The following are the topics, along with brief descriptions and suggested questions. Feel free to answer these and/or any of your own about each topic that you'd like to address.
* Democracy that delivers. Recent surveys show that people in all corners of the world generally prefer democracy to any other political system, yet they are frequently dissatisfied with how democracy works in their own country. One of the major reasons is the fact that people don’t realize the promised benefits of democracies, which are often plagued by corruption, exclusion, cronyism, and other social and economic ills. Successful essays in this category will examine citizen expectations of democracies, and the how democracies can go about meeting those expectations.
Optional questions to consider: Are you satisfied with how democracy works in your country? What is a democratic government's responsibility to its people? Is it purely a question of rights or is there something more to it? What do people expect democracy to deliver in your country? How can democracy lead to higher living standards and what are the linkages between democratic and economic freedom on your country?
* Entrepreneurship and society. The concept of social entrepreneurship is gaining visibility around the world, as individuals continue to explore ways in which private enterprise can address social problems in their countries. This visibility is bringing to the forefront the question of social benefits attained from all entrepreneurs, not just those included in the social entrepreneurship category. Successful essays in this category will examine the role of entrepreneurship in creating prosperous societies and addressing key developmental challenges and how that role can be best realized.
Optional questions to consider: What role should entrepreneurs play in society? Is their role purely profit-seeking or do they contribute in other ways? What prevents entrepreneurs from contributing more to society? What can be done to address such obstacles?
* Women and participation. Despite some recent progress, women remain excluded from political and economic participation around the world. Oftentimes, it is the combination of cultural and legal and regulatory barriers that prevents women from equal participation on both economic and political arenas. Successful essays in this category will examine barriers to women's participation in society and develop linkages between political, social, and economic empowerment.
Optional questions to consider: What does empowerment mean for women? How can economic empowerment for women lead to their political empowerment? How can women better organize to voice their needs and help level the playing field for women in business? How can women's participation strengthen economic policy for them and for all people? Are there examples of associations or other local organizations of women in your country that are working to put women's business issues on the political agenda?
First, second, and third place authors for each category will receive a $1,000 honorarium, and winning essays from each category will be published as Economic Reform Feature Service articles.
Judging Criteria
Essays will be evaluated by a panel of judges comprising CIPE staff and CIPE’s international partners. Since English may not be a participant's first language, spelling and grammar mistakes will not affect judging as long as ideas and thoughts are clearly laid out. Judges will take into consideration the following criteria:
* Content and guidelines: How well does the essay address the topic? Does the author include real life examples of problems?
* Essay Structure: Is the essay organized in a logical manner?
* Clarity and logic of ideas: Is there a well-defined problem and relevant context? Are arguments clear? Do the arguments and examples support the author's main idea?
* Creativity and orginality: Does the essay contain new, innovative, well-developed ideas?
* Impact of solutions: How do the proposed solutions address the problem identified?
* Youth's role: Does the essay outline a specific challenge or role for youth as part of the solution?
Please be sure to properly cite resources and ideas you find and use. Plagiarism will result in disqualification.
SUBMIT YOUR ESSAY HERE
SOURCE: HERE
Friday, 19 March 2010
Thursday, 18 February 2010
Special Research Fund - Doctoral Scholarships for Candidates from Developing Countries
With support from its “Special Research Fund” (BOF), Ghent University is able to finance doctoral scholarships for candidates from developing countries who wish to obtain a Ph.D. at Ghent University. No restrictions are imposed on the field of research, nevertheless preference will be given to topics that are relevant for development. Relevance for development measures the degree in which the action of development corresponds with the expectations of the beneficiaries, the needs of the country, global priorities and the policies of partners and donors.
There are two types of scholarships: full grants for starting PhD students and grants with a maximum duration of 1 year for students finalizing their PhD research at Ghent University.
Before applying for this grant candidates have to find a 'promoter' (professor from Ghent University who will act as personal supervisor of the doctoral research) who agrees to support their application. To find a promotor please browse on our website: http://www.UGent.be/en click on "Faculties" to find contact information for each faculty.
The promoter has to fill in a separate document ('promoter's advice'- only available in Dutch) with advice on the candidate, stating the promoter's opinion on the potential of the candidate as a future researcher.
Type 1: Grants with a duration of 2x2 years for starting PhD researchers
This type of grant is intended for new PhD researchers who want to obtain a PhD degree at Ghent University.
Duration
There is an initial period of two years, which can be extended by an additional two years, depending on the evaluation of the progress report.
Who can apply?
The candidates must come from - and must also possess the nationality of – one of the countries on this list.
How does it work
The candidate applies to Ghent University jointly with a promoter of Ghent University.
The Research Council makes a selection of the applications based in part on the recommendations obtained from members of the Council for Development Cooperation. The recommendation is based on the evaluation of the doctoral project, the qualifications of the applicant for the doctoral scholarship and the scientific/scholarly potential of the promoter’s research group(s). The development of the research potential of the institution can also be taken into account in the evaluation.
How much funding is involved
The value of the scholarship depends on, a.o., the researcher’s family situation. The monthly allowance is approx. € 1,545.
Deadline
Deadline: March 22 2010
Further information
BOF@UGent.be
For the Call 2010, Application form 2010, Advice promoter PLEASE CLICK HERE
Type 2: Grants with a maximum duration of 1 year, for finalizing PhD research at Ghent University
This type of grant is for PhD researchers who have already carried out a substantial part of their PhD research and who need maximum 1 year to finalize their PhD.
Duration
The grant can be either 6 or 12 months.
Who can apply
Candidates must come from - and must also possess the nationality of – one of the countries on this list. They also must prove that the doctoral research they have done so far, is clearly linked to Ghent University, meaning that previous collaboration with Ghent University must exist (please see the call for more information).
How does it work
The same application and evaluation procedure as for the type 1 grants is followed, with the exception that the feasibility to finalize the doctorate within the time span of the requested grant will also be taken into account for the evaluation of the applications.
How much funding is involved
The value of the scholarship depends on, a.o., the researcher’s family situation. The monthly allowance is approx. € 1,545.
Deadline
Deadline: March 22 2010
Further information: CLICK HERE
SOURCE: CLICK HERE
There are two types of scholarships: full grants for starting PhD students and grants with a maximum duration of 1 year for students finalizing their PhD research at Ghent University.
Before applying for this grant candidates have to find a 'promoter' (professor from Ghent University who will act as personal supervisor of the doctoral research) who agrees to support their application. To find a promotor please browse on our website: http://www.UGent.be/en click on "Faculties" to find contact information for each faculty.
The promoter has to fill in a separate document ('promoter's advice'- only available in Dutch) with advice on the candidate, stating the promoter's opinion on the potential of the candidate as a future researcher.
Type 1: Grants with a duration of 2x2 years for starting PhD researchers
This type of grant is intended for new PhD researchers who want to obtain a PhD degree at Ghent University.
Duration
There is an initial period of two years, which can be extended by an additional two years, depending on the evaluation of the progress report.
Who can apply?
The candidates must come from - and must also possess the nationality of – one of the countries on this list.
How does it work
The candidate applies to Ghent University jointly with a promoter of Ghent University.
The Research Council makes a selection of the applications based in part on the recommendations obtained from members of the Council for Development Cooperation. The recommendation is based on the evaluation of the doctoral project, the qualifications of the applicant for the doctoral scholarship and the scientific/scholarly potential of the promoter’s research group(s). The development of the research potential of the institution can also be taken into account in the evaluation.
How much funding is involved
The value of the scholarship depends on, a.o., the researcher’s family situation. The monthly allowance is approx. € 1,545.
Deadline
Deadline: March 22 2010
Further information
BOF@UGent.be
For the Call 2010, Application form 2010, Advice promoter PLEASE CLICK HERE
Type 2: Grants with a maximum duration of 1 year, for finalizing PhD research at Ghent University
This type of grant is for PhD researchers who have already carried out a substantial part of their PhD research and who need maximum 1 year to finalize their PhD.
Duration
The grant can be either 6 or 12 months.
Who can apply
Candidates must come from - and must also possess the nationality of – one of the countries on this list. They also must prove that the doctoral research they have done so far, is clearly linked to Ghent University, meaning that previous collaboration with Ghent University must exist (please see the call for more information).
How does it work
The same application and evaluation procedure as for the type 1 grants is followed, with the exception that the feasibility to finalize the doctorate within the time span of the requested grant will also be taken into account for the evaluation of the applications.
How much funding is involved
The value of the scholarship depends on, a.o., the researcher’s family situation. The monthly allowance is approx. € 1,545.
Deadline
Deadline: March 22 2010
Further information: CLICK HERE
SOURCE: CLICK HERE
Monday, 15 February 2010
Rotary Peace Fellowship (MA or Professional Certificate) 2011 Academic Year
Rotary, one of the world's largest humanitarian service organizations has partnered with seven leading universities around the globe to host the Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution. Each year, Rotary selects up to 60 Fellows to study peace and conflict resolution at universities around the world.
Rotary is seeking non-Rotarian professionals interested in expanding their knowledge in international relations, public administration, sustainable development, peace studies and conflict resolution or a related field. Each year, up to 100 Rotary Peace Fellowships (50 master's degree fellowships and 50 professional development certificate fellowships) are offered on a competitive basis at six prestigious Rotary Centers around the world.
Participants in the master's degree program gain access to:
* Two years of Rotary-funded graduate study toward a master's degree at one of our six Rotary Centers
* Training in the root causes of conflict, theories of international relations, and effective models of cooperation, conflict resolution, and negotiation.
* A growing network of committed alumni employed around the world in diplomacy, government, non-governmental organizations and private corporations.
Candidates already working in the field of peace and conflict studies may opt for the three-month professional development certificate program at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. Both programs require, at minimum, a bachelor's degree in a related field; 3 years of relevant work experience and proficiency in a 2nd language for the MA program and 5 years for the professional development certificate.
The 2011 Academic term deadline is 1 July 2010. Applications are available at: http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/RotaryCentersForInternationalStudies/Pages/ridefault.aspx Please pay close attention to the language and academic test requirements for each center.
All Rotary Peace Fellowship applications need the endorsement of your local Rotary district. You can find your nearest local Rotary Club by using the Club Locator tool on the Rotary International web site at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/SiteTools/ClubLocator/Pages/ridefault.aspx
SOURCE: CLICK HERE
Rotary is seeking non-Rotarian professionals interested in expanding their knowledge in international relations, public administration, sustainable development, peace studies and conflict resolution or a related field. Each year, up to 100 Rotary Peace Fellowships (50 master's degree fellowships and 50 professional development certificate fellowships) are offered on a competitive basis at six prestigious Rotary Centers around the world.
Participants in the master's degree program gain access to:
* Two years of Rotary-funded graduate study toward a master's degree at one of our six Rotary Centers
* Training in the root causes of conflict, theories of international relations, and effective models of cooperation, conflict resolution, and negotiation.
* A growing network of committed alumni employed around the world in diplomacy, government, non-governmental organizations and private corporations.
Candidates already working in the field of peace and conflict studies may opt for the three-month professional development certificate program at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. Both programs require, at minimum, a bachelor's degree in a related field; 3 years of relevant work experience and proficiency in a 2nd language for the MA program and 5 years for the professional development certificate.
The 2011 Academic term deadline is 1 July 2010. Applications are available at: http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/RotaryCentersForInternationalStudies/Pages/ridefault.aspx Please pay close attention to the language and academic test requirements for each center.
All Rotary Peace Fellowship applications need the endorsement of your local Rotary district. You can find your nearest local Rotary Club by using the Club Locator tool on the Rotary International web site at http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/SiteTools/ClubLocator/Pages/ridefault.aspx
SOURCE: CLICK HERE
PhD Scholarship in International Conflict, Sydney
Deadline: 31/03/2010
Open to: applicants with master’s qualifications in political science or related field
Fund: $25,000 per annum
University of Sydney offers a full-time postgraduate scholarship (commencing in Semester 2, 2010) to undertake research leading to a PhD in international conflict. The project will investigate the roles of norms, political culture, values, and/or similar factors in patterns of interstate conflict across different regions of the world. The research will be complementary to, and in close interaction with, an ARC-funded project on the role of political institutions in regional conflict dynamics.
Funding Body:
University of Sydney
Title:
PhD Scholarship in International Conflict
Research Areas:
Humanities & Social Sciences
Type
Postgraduate Research
Description:
A full-time postgraduate scholarship commencing in Semester 2, 2010 is available for a suitably qualified candidate to undertake research leading to a PhD in international conflict. The project will investigate the roles of norms, political culture, values, and/or similar factors in patterns of interstate conflict across different regions of the world. The research will be complementary to, and in close interaction with, an ARC-funded project on the role of political institutions in regional conflict dynamics.
Eligibility:
-Applicant should have a strong Honours degree, and/or master’s qualifications in political science or related field.
-Applicants should have a particular interest in theories of international conflict, and strong skills in qualitative social science research methods.
-Local and international students can apply however tuition fees payable by international students are not covered by this scholarship.
Amount awarded:
The scholarship is valued at $25,000 per annum (tax exempt) and may be renewed for up to three years, subject to satisfactory progress.
Application guide:
Further information can be obtained from
Dr. Benjamin Goldsmith,
Department of Government & International Relations,
Merewether H04,
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006
Phone: 02 9351 3748,
E-mail: ben.goldsmith@sydney.edu.au
Applications should be sent directly to Dr. Goldsmith at the above address and should include
(a) a curriculum vitae,
(b) a copy of an academic transcript,
(c) and the names and contact details of at least two referees.
Closing date:
31 March 2010
SOURCE: CLICK HERE
Open to: applicants with master’s qualifications in political science or related field
Fund: $25,000 per annum
University of Sydney offers a full-time postgraduate scholarship (commencing in Semester 2, 2010) to undertake research leading to a PhD in international conflict. The project will investigate the roles of norms, political culture, values, and/or similar factors in patterns of interstate conflict across different regions of the world. The research will be complementary to, and in close interaction with, an ARC-funded project on the role of political institutions in regional conflict dynamics.
Funding Body:
University of Sydney
Title:
PhD Scholarship in International Conflict
Research Areas:
Humanities & Social Sciences
Type
Postgraduate Research
Description:
A full-time postgraduate scholarship commencing in Semester 2, 2010 is available for a suitably qualified candidate to undertake research leading to a PhD in international conflict. The project will investigate the roles of norms, political culture, values, and/or similar factors in patterns of interstate conflict across different regions of the world. The research will be complementary to, and in close interaction with, an ARC-funded project on the role of political institutions in regional conflict dynamics.
Eligibility:
-Applicant should have a strong Honours degree, and/or master’s qualifications in political science or related field.
-Applicants should have a particular interest in theories of international conflict, and strong skills in qualitative social science research methods.
-Local and international students can apply however tuition fees payable by international students are not covered by this scholarship.
Amount awarded:
The scholarship is valued at $25,000 per annum (tax exempt) and may be renewed for up to three years, subject to satisfactory progress.
Application guide:
Further information can be obtained from
Dr. Benjamin Goldsmith,
Department of Government & International Relations,
Merewether H04,
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006
Phone: 02 9351 3748,
E-mail: ben.goldsmith@sydney.edu.au
Applications should be sent directly to Dr. Goldsmith at the above address and should include
(a) a curriculum vitae,
(b) a copy of an academic transcript,
(c) and the names and contact details of at least two referees.
Closing date:
31 March 2010
SOURCE: CLICK HERE
Monday, 1 February 2010
IIE Fellowships for African PhD Students
IIE Announces Dissertation Fellowships for African PhD Students
Application Deadline: March 5, 2010
The Institute of International Education (IIE) is now accepting applications for the Dissertation Fellowship in Population, Reproductive Health, and Economic Development. The two-year fellowships of up to $10,000 per year will be awarded by The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and IIE. The fellowships are open to students currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs in sub-Saharan Africa. Students in economics, economic demography, geography, and epidemiology are especially encouraged to apply.
These fellowships will support dissertation research on topics that examine how population dynamics and family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH) influence economic development, including economic growth, poverty reduction, and equity.
Dissertations that address population and development issues pertinent to the African continent are especially encouraged. The research must include a strong quantitative component, with an emphasis on rigorous data analysis. We encourage the development or use of new statistical methods. Finally, the research must have a strong policy-relevant component, demonstrating an interest in communicating research results with program managers, planners, and policymakers.
The objective of The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation/IIE Dissertation Fellowship is to produce sound evidence on the role of population and reproductive health in economic development that could be incorporated into national and international economic planning and decision making.
APPLICATION
ELIGIBILITY
Students currently enrolled full-time in Ph.D. programs in sub-Saharan Africa are encouraged and eligible to apply. Applications are especially sought from students in economics, economic demography, geography, and epidemiology. Applications from students in other disciplines will be considered if their dissertation research meets the methodological requirements of the program. Students are eligible to apply if they have a dissertation proposal in progress and/or will have completed all coursework by the beginning of the fellowship program.
FELLOWSHIP AWARD
The Hewlett/IIE Dissertation Fellowship in Population, Reproductive Health, and Economic Development will support up to 8 two-year fellowships beginning in 2010, with the start date depending on the academic cycle of the university you are enrolled in. Awards will be announced in the spring of 2010. Fellowship recipients from sub-Saharan Africa are awarded a maximum of $10,000 per year (depending on cost of living and university and research expenses in country) for two years to cover expenses incurred while working on their dissertation, including tuition, travel for research purposes, acquisition of data and research materials, and personal living expenses. (Detailed budgets must be submitted with your application). Fellows will become part of a network of researchers supported by the Hewlett Foundation, PRB, IIE and other funders.
Network activities during the two-year fellowship period will include, an annual research conference in the winter and other optional networking opportunities such as a workshop on advanced methods in population-economic analysis, and a writing workshop.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The deadline for applying is March 5, 2010. Please submit the following:
. Completed application cover sheet.
. Curriculum Vita with full list of educational and other professional activities.
. Statement of intent to pursue a dissertation examining the linkages of population-family planning/reproductive health and economic development. Please identify the specific question to be addressed; provide a brief synopsis of the relevant literature demonstrating how your research will contribute to the Fellowship Program's research objective; describe the data you expect to use and how you expect to use it; and summarize expected outcomes (maximum of twenty pages).
. Schedule for completing the dissertation.
. Budget for use of the fellowship award.
. Two letters of recommendation. One from your academic adviser and one from another faculty member.
. Essay describing how you believe your work, when complete, will affect policy and improve people's wellbeing (maximum of two pages).
APPLICATION FILE: CLICK HERE
Further Scholarship Information/Details and Application, Please CLICK HERE
SOURCE: CLICK HERE
Application Deadline: March 5, 2010
The Institute of International Education (IIE) is now accepting applications for the Dissertation Fellowship in Population, Reproductive Health, and Economic Development. The two-year fellowships of up to $10,000 per year will be awarded by The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and IIE. The fellowships are open to students currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs in sub-Saharan Africa. Students in economics, economic demography, geography, and epidemiology are especially encouraged to apply.
These fellowships will support dissertation research on topics that examine how population dynamics and family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH) influence economic development, including economic growth, poverty reduction, and equity.
Dissertations that address population and development issues pertinent to the African continent are especially encouraged. The research must include a strong quantitative component, with an emphasis on rigorous data analysis. We encourage the development or use of new statistical methods. Finally, the research must have a strong policy-relevant component, demonstrating an interest in communicating research results with program managers, planners, and policymakers.
The objective of The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation/IIE Dissertation Fellowship is to produce sound evidence on the role of population and reproductive health in economic development that could be incorporated into national and international economic planning and decision making.
APPLICATION
ELIGIBILITY
Students currently enrolled full-time in Ph.D. programs in sub-Saharan Africa are encouraged and eligible to apply. Applications are especially sought from students in economics, economic demography, geography, and epidemiology. Applications from students in other disciplines will be considered if their dissertation research meets the methodological requirements of the program. Students are eligible to apply if they have a dissertation proposal in progress and/or will have completed all coursework by the beginning of the fellowship program.
FELLOWSHIP AWARD
The Hewlett/IIE Dissertation Fellowship in Population, Reproductive Health, and Economic Development will support up to 8 two-year fellowships beginning in 2010, with the start date depending on the academic cycle of the university you are enrolled in. Awards will be announced in the spring of 2010. Fellowship recipients from sub-Saharan Africa are awarded a maximum of $10,000 per year (depending on cost of living and university and research expenses in country) for two years to cover expenses incurred while working on their dissertation, including tuition, travel for research purposes, acquisition of data and research materials, and personal living expenses. (Detailed budgets must be submitted with your application). Fellows will become part of a network of researchers supported by the Hewlett Foundation, PRB, IIE and other funders.
Network activities during the two-year fellowship period will include, an annual research conference in the winter and other optional networking opportunities such as a workshop on advanced methods in population-economic analysis, and a writing workshop.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The deadline for applying is March 5, 2010. Please submit the following:
. Completed application cover sheet.
. Curriculum Vita with full list of educational and other professional activities.
. Statement of intent to pursue a dissertation examining the linkages of population-family planning/reproductive health and economic development. Please identify the specific question to be addressed; provide a brief synopsis of the relevant literature demonstrating how your research will contribute to the Fellowship Program's research objective; describe the data you expect to use and how you expect to use it; and summarize expected outcomes (maximum of twenty pages).
. Schedule for completing the dissertation.
. Budget for use of the fellowship award.
. Two letters of recommendation. One from your academic adviser and one from another faculty member.
. Essay describing how you believe your work, when complete, will affect policy and improve people's wellbeing (maximum of two pages).
APPLICATION FILE: CLICK HERE
Further Scholarship Information/Details and Application, Please CLICK HERE
SOURCE: CLICK HERE
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
6th Annual International Leadership Training Programme: A Global Intergenerational Forum
6th Annual International Leadership Training Programme: A Global Intergenerational Forum Celebrating 62 Years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
August 6-14, 2010
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT 06269
USA
The International Leadership Training Programme, organized as a forum, is premised on a three-fold understanding of the vital role leaders play in society. The first is that every new generation of human rights leaders builds on the work of those who came before it. The second is that in today's increasingly interdependent global world, where actions or events in any part of the global system have impact on people in other regions of the world, there is a need to build a network of solidarity and to nurture a new cadre of human rights leaders who can educate others and provide enlightened leadership to meet the complex and multifaceted challenges of the new millennium. And the third is that young people are a force to be reckoned with and that the future belongs to them. In order, to ensure that they are effective leaders for a better future, today’s leaders have a duty to impart their knowledge to the younger generation of leaders and to alert it of the pitfalls of the past. This is because, although the circumstances under which the new generation of leaders operates/will operate are different, the issues that confront them are not fundamentally new to humanity and the types of strategies that would help them tackle the various issues need not be completely reinvented but innovatively adapted to new circumstances.
A principal reason why the intergenerational forum focuses on young leaders specifically is because, more than any other group in society, their training will most likely have great and ripple impact on society. Accordingly, the Forum will place premium on nurturing and developing young people for local and global leadership and building bridges and a network of solidarity, which promote the sharing of experiences and understanding of, and provide an impetus for, the empowerment of young leaders that will enable them to play a crucial and constructive role in the development of human rights in their communities and the world at large. The conference will provide tools and a platform for open debates about policies, programs, activities and processes necessary for human rights leadership.
In appreciation of the dynamics of an interdependent world, the UNESCO Chair will host an annual intergenerational forum that brings together young leaders from all regions of the world in the field of human rights once annually. The forum will be held in August of each year to coincide with the International Youth Day, taking place on August 12, commemorated at the United Nations Headquarters in the USA. This will provide opportunities for participants to participate in Youth Day activities and meet with UN leaders. To complement the annual forum, regional fora will also be held in various continents.
APPROACH AND OBJECTIVES
The Leadership Training Programme is informed by the principle of reciprocal consultation, learning and empowerment and cross pollination of ideas and ideals.
Participants at the forum will be individuals from all over the world who have been involved in some capacity in human rights work in their communities. Selected young people will engage through dialogue with experienced and older human rights practitioners to gain management skills and techniques and a greater understanding of human rights issues on a global level.
The main objectives of the Forum are to: involve young leaders in finding solutions to emerging human rights problems; nurture individuals to be effective leaders in the field of human rights; promote the sharing of experiences and understanding; provide an impetus for, and the empowerment of, youth leaders that will enable them to play a crucial and constructive role in the development of human rights in their communities; build a network of solidarity among future leaders in the field of human rights; hone the skills and expand the knowledge relevant to human rights practice; and provide tools and a platform for open debates about policies, programmes, activities and processes necessary for human rights leadership.
Participants at the forum will be individuals (ages 18-30) from all over the world who have been involved in some capacity in human rights work in their communities. Participants will receive training in areas such as grassroots organizing, building coalitions, effective communication, use of media for human rights education, and understanding of the processes and relevance of restorative justice. It is planned that discussions will be conducted under the rubric of four principal areas; namely poverty, education, health, conflict resolution and/or transformation. Specific areas of focus will include issues such as human trafficking, the plight of children, refugees and war, hunger, HIV/AIDS, religious intolerance, gender discrimination, racism and classism, peace education and environmental concerns.
Selected young people will engage through dialogue with experienced and older human rights practitioners to gain management skills and techniques and a greater understanding of human rights issues on a global level. A principal objective is to nurture individuals to be effective leaders in the field of human rights. Forum presenters/speakers/facilitators have been asked to serve in an ongoing capacity as mentors to the young participants upon their return to their home communities and countries.
OUTCOMES
To continue dialogue and exchange of ideas among the participants and to enable mentors to share their insights, a group email distribution list (listserv) and a group page on a social networking site will be established to facilitate on-going communication.
Publication: A summary of the highlights of the forum will be published together with contribution from participants who will be asked to write essays about the practical application of the forum to their areas and communities of engagement. Ten to twenty of the best and representative essays will be selected for publication annually for wider dissemination. The publication will track progress made by participants, as well as serve as a record of activities by participants.
Please note: All forum participants will be provided with resource materials (i.e. website/listserv information), certificate of participation, lodging, meals and ground transportation. As post-conference follow-up, the UNESCO Chair will also establish a website and group e-mail distribution list (listserv) to allow for the support and continuation of the work started at the forum. The website and listserv will also enable participants to remain in contact with their mentors and with one other.
Fluency in English is required. The forum will be held in English only.
Application Requirements for 2010:
Fluency in English is required. forum will be held in English only. In order to be considered for admission to the International Leadership Programme, please submit the following:
1. A completed and signed application form
2. Letter of intent (please attach as word, pdf, or text document)
3. Curriculum Vita/Resume (please attach as word, pdf, or text document)
4. Names and contact information for three professional references
*Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application deadline is February 26, 2010.
5. Application Essay: Upon acceptance, you will be required to submit a final essay to complete the application process within three weeks of notification. Please click here for further details.
Click here for application
For additional information:
If you have questions regarding the application/registration, program content, special needs requirements, or dormitory housing, please call the UNESCO Chair Office at 860-486-0647 or email unescochairintern@uconn.edu.
ALL applications must be submitted electronically or via facsimile no later than February 26, 2010 to unescochairintern@uconn.edu
fax: 860.486.2545
University of Connecticut
UNESCO Chair & Institute of Comparative Human Rights
233 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4124
Storrs, CT 06269-4124
860.486.0647 Phone
860.486.2545 Fax
Travel/Housing:
Upon acceptance to the International Leadership Forum, each applicant will be provided with a letter of invitation. The UNESCO Chair Office will provide all conference participants with dormitory housing, meals and ground transportation in Connecticut during the Forum. The applicant is responsible for securing their own visa, air travel to the United States and travel to Connecticut. Due to the volume of applications, only successful candidates will be notified.
Full attendance at all organized workshops and activities is mandatory upon acceptance. The forum is intensive, please review sample daily itinerary. Applicants are expected to arrive in Hartford, Connecticut on August 6 and depart on August 15 (only those traveling internationally will be accommodated as early as August 5). However, as the conference dormitory closes on the 15 of August, we will not be able to accommodate participants beyond August 15.
Applicants who are not able to commit to the week long conference in its entirety should not apply.
For Additional Information:
If you have questions regarding the application/registration, program content, special needs requirements, or housing, please call the UNESCO Chair Office at 860-486-0647 or email unescochairintern@uconn.edu
ALL applications must be submitted electronically or via facsimile no later than February 26, 2010 to unescochairintern@uconn.edu /
fax: 860.486.2545
University of Connecticut
UNESCO Chair & Institute of Comparative Human Rights
233 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4124
Storrs, CT 06269-4124
USA
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August 6-14, 2010
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT 06269
USA
The International Leadership Training Programme, organized as a forum, is premised on a three-fold understanding of the vital role leaders play in society. The first is that every new generation of human rights leaders builds on the work of those who came before it. The second is that in today's increasingly interdependent global world, where actions or events in any part of the global system have impact on people in other regions of the world, there is a need to build a network of solidarity and to nurture a new cadre of human rights leaders who can educate others and provide enlightened leadership to meet the complex and multifaceted challenges of the new millennium. And the third is that young people are a force to be reckoned with and that the future belongs to them. In order, to ensure that they are effective leaders for a better future, today’s leaders have a duty to impart their knowledge to the younger generation of leaders and to alert it of the pitfalls of the past. This is because, although the circumstances under which the new generation of leaders operates/will operate are different, the issues that confront them are not fundamentally new to humanity and the types of strategies that would help them tackle the various issues need not be completely reinvented but innovatively adapted to new circumstances.
A principal reason why the intergenerational forum focuses on young leaders specifically is because, more than any other group in society, their training will most likely have great and ripple impact on society. Accordingly, the Forum will place premium on nurturing and developing young people for local and global leadership and building bridges and a network of solidarity, which promote the sharing of experiences and understanding of, and provide an impetus for, the empowerment of young leaders that will enable them to play a crucial and constructive role in the development of human rights in their communities and the world at large. The conference will provide tools and a platform for open debates about policies, programs, activities and processes necessary for human rights leadership.
In appreciation of the dynamics of an interdependent world, the UNESCO Chair will host an annual intergenerational forum that brings together young leaders from all regions of the world in the field of human rights once annually. The forum will be held in August of each year to coincide with the International Youth Day, taking place on August 12, commemorated at the United Nations Headquarters in the USA. This will provide opportunities for participants to participate in Youth Day activities and meet with UN leaders. To complement the annual forum, regional fora will also be held in various continents.
APPROACH AND OBJECTIVES
The Leadership Training Programme is informed by the principle of reciprocal consultation, learning and empowerment and cross pollination of ideas and ideals.
Participants at the forum will be individuals from all over the world who have been involved in some capacity in human rights work in their communities. Selected young people will engage through dialogue with experienced and older human rights practitioners to gain management skills and techniques and a greater understanding of human rights issues on a global level.
The main objectives of the Forum are to: involve young leaders in finding solutions to emerging human rights problems; nurture individuals to be effective leaders in the field of human rights; promote the sharing of experiences and understanding; provide an impetus for, and the empowerment of, youth leaders that will enable them to play a crucial and constructive role in the development of human rights in their communities; build a network of solidarity among future leaders in the field of human rights; hone the skills and expand the knowledge relevant to human rights practice; and provide tools and a platform for open debates about policies, programmes, activities and processes necessary for human rights leadership.
Participants at the forum will be individuals (ages 18-30) from all over the world who have been involved in some capacity in human rights work in their communities. Participants will receive training in areas such as grassroots organizing, building coalitions, effective communication, use of media for human rights education, and understanding of the processes and relevance of restorative justice. It is planned that discussions will be conducted under the rubric of four principal areas; namely poverty, education, health, conflict resolution and/or transformation. Specific areas of focus will include issues such as human trafficking, the plight of children, refugees and war, hunger, HIV/AIDS, religious intolerance, gender discrimination, racism and classism, peace education and environmental concerns.
Selected young people will engage through dialogue with experienced and older human rights practitioners to gain management skills and techniques and a greater understanding of human rights issues on a global level. A principal objective is to nurture individuals to be effective leaders in the field of human rights. Forum presenters/speakers/facilitators have been asked to serve in an ongoing capacity as mentors to the young participants upon their return to their home communities and countries.
OUTCOMES
To continue dialogue and exchange of ideas among the participants and to enable mentors to share their insights, a group email distribution list (listserv) and a group page on a social networking site will be established to facilitate on-going communication.
Publication: A summary of the highlights of the forum will be published together with contribution from participants who will be asked to write essays about the practical application of the forum to their areas and communities of engagement. Ten to twenty of the best and representative essays will be selected for publication annually for wider dissemination. The publication will track progress made by participants, as well as serve as a record of activities by participants.
Please note: All forum participants will be provided with resource materials (i.e. website/listserv information), certificate of participation, lodging, meals and ground transportation. As post-conference follow-up, the UNESCO Chair will also establish a website and group e-mail distribution list (listserv) to allow for the support and continuation of the work started at the forum. The website and listserv will also enable participants to remain in contact with their mentors and with one other.
Fluency in English is required. The forum will be held in English only.
Application Requirements for 2010:
Fluency in English is required. forum will be held in English only. In order to be considered for admission to the International Leadership Programme, please submit the following:
1. A completed and signed application form
2. Letter of intent (please attach as word, pdf, or text document)
3. Curriculum Vita/Resume (please attach as word, pdf, or text document)
4. Names and contact information for three professional references
*Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application deadline is February 26, 2010.
5. Application Essay: Upon acceptance, you will be required to submit a final essay to complete the application process within three weeks of notification. Please click here for further details.
Click here for application
For additional information:
If you have questions regarding the application/registration, program content, special needs requirements, or dormitory housing, please call the UNESCO Chair Office at 860-486-0647 or email unescochairintern@uconn.edu.
ALL applications must be submitted electronically or via facsimile no later than February 26, 2010 to unescochairintern@uconn.edu
fax: 860.486.2545
University of Connecticut
UNESCO Chair & Institute of Comparative Human Rights
233 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4124
Storrs, CT 06269-4124
860.486.0647 Phone
860.486.2545 Fax
Travel/Housing:
Upon acceptance to the International Leadership Forum, each applicant will be provided with a letter of invitation. The UNESCO Chair Office will provide all conference participants with dormitory housing, meals and ground transportation in Connecticut during the Forum. The applicant is responsible for securing their own visa, air travel to the United States and travel to Connecticut. Due to the volume of applications, only successful candidates will be notified.
Full attendance at all organized workshops and activities is mandatory upon acceptance. The forum is intensive, please review sample daily itinerary. Applicants are expected to arrive in Hartford, Connecticut on August 6 and depart on August 15 (only those traveling internationally will be accommodated as early as August 5). However, as the conference dormitory closes on the 15 of August, we will not be able to accommodate participants beyond August 15.
Applicants who are not able to commit to the week long conference in its entirety should not apply.
For Additional Information:
If you have questions regarding the application/registration, program content, special needs requirements, or housing, please call the UNESCO Chair Office at 860-486-0647 or email unescochairintern@uconn.edu
ALL applications must be submitted electronically or via facsimile no later than February 26, 2010 to unescochairintern@uconn.edu /
fax: 860.486.2545
University of Connecticut
UNESCO Chair & Institute of Comparative Human Rights
233 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4124
Storrs, CT 06269-4124
USA
SOURCE: CLICK HERE
PhD positions in Economics and Business, Netherlands
SOM, the graduate school and research institute of the Faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Groningen (The Netherlands) has available
13 PhD positions in Economics and Business
SOM offers an excellent environment for candidates interested in high-quality research. The focus of SOM’s research activities is on economics, econometrics & finance; marketing; international economics, business & management; operations management & operations research; HRM & organisational behaviour; management accounting; business & information systems; and innovation management
General Information
On 1 September 2010 SOM’s PhD programme will start. The aim of the programme is to turn out highly qualified researchers. For this purpose, SOM offers PhD positions to excellent candidates who recently graduated. The PhD candidates will work on an individual project, leading to a doctoral dissertation. In the initial period, students are offered courses in relevant fields and research methods. The courses in the PhD programme are taught in English. During the remaining period, PhD students will work on their thesis. Work on the dissertation is carried out under supervision of SOM fellows. Supervision is close and the PhD students are encouraged to present papers at international conferences and to publish in recognised international journals.After the first year there will be an assessment of the candidate’s results and the project’s progress. Part of that is that the PhD student will have to defend his/her research proposal. Based on this, it will be decided whether a project will be continued.
Entry requirements
MSc or MPhil in a relevant fieldFluent in English (written and spoken)
Applications
If you are interested, we invite you to apply before February 12, 2010. All applicants are obliged to use the application form [PDF] and send it to:
Faculty of Economics and Business,
Research school SOM,
Mrs. Rina Koning,
P.O. Box 800,
9700 AV Groningen,
The Netherlands.
Please note that applications in another format or applications sent to any other address will not be taken into account (including electronic mail).
Information
For more information send an email to SOM, Mrs. Rina Koning, email a.c.koning@rug.nl
Conditions
PhD candidates will have an employee status and receive a starting salary of € 2042,- euro (gross). This salary increases yearly to achieve the final salary of € 2612,- (gross). In addition there are a 8% holiday allowance and a 8,3% end of year bonus.PhD candidates expected to contribute to teaching for on average 15% of their time.
SOURCE: CLICK HERE
13 PhD positions in Economics and Business
SOM offers an excellent environment for candidates interested in high-quality research. The focus of SOM’s research activities is on economics, econometrics & finance; marketing; international economics, business & management; operations management & operations research; HRM & organisational behaviour; management accounting; business & information systems; and innovation management
General Information
On 1 September 2010 SOM’s PhD programme will start. The aim of the programme is to turn out highly qualified researchers. For this purpose, SOM offers PhD positions to excellent candidates who recently graduated. The PhD candidates will work on an individual project, leading to a doctoral dissertation. In the initial period, students are offered courses in relevant fields and research methods. The courses in the PhD programme are taught in English. During the remaining period, PhD students will work on their thesis. Work on the dissertation is carried out under supervision of SOM fellows. Supervision is close and the PhD students are encouraged to present papers at international conferences and to publish in recognised international journals.After the first year there will be an assessment of the candidate’s results and the project’s progress. Part of that is that the PhD student will have to defend his/her research proposal. Based on this, it will be decided whether a project will be continued.
Entry requirements
MSc or MPhil in a relevant fieldFluent in English (written and spoken)
Applications
If you are interested, we invite you to apply before February 12, 2010. All applicants are obliged to use the application form [PDF] and send it to:
Faculty of Economics and Business,
Research school SOM,
Mrs. Rina Koning,
P.O. Box 800,
9700 AV Groningen,
The Netherlands.
Please note that applications in another format or applications sent to any other address will not be taken into account (including electronic mail).
Information
For more information send an email to SOM, Mrs. Rina Koning, email a.c.koning@rug.nl
Conditions
PhD candidates will have an employee status and receive a starting salary of € 2042,- euro (gross). This salary increases yearly to achieve the final salary of € 2612,- (gross). In addition there are a 8% holiday allowance and a 8,3% end of year bonus.PhD candidates expected to contribute to teaching for on average 15% of their time.
SOURCE: CLICK HERE
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