UNU-INWEH provides an opportunity for selected graduate students and recent graduates to work in an international environment and experience first-hand the operations of the United Nations.

During the six years of operation, starting in 2004, interns from a wide variety of countries, including Canada, France, Mali, Mexico, Pakistan, United Kingdom, United States of America, have participated in this programme. Here are some of their views on the UNU-INWEH internship programme.

Upon completion of the programme, you will be part of the amazing global UNU-INWEH Alumni Network. Thus, if you think that the UNU-INWEH Internship Programme could be your next step towards contributing to global issues concerning water, environment and health; check if you meet all the Eligibility Requirements, and if so submit your application as detailed in the Application Procedure.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Applicants should apply to the UNU-INWEH Internship Programme only if they fulfill the minimum above-mentioned criteria and qualifications.

Applicants for the Internship Programme should send via e-mail

internap@inweh.unu.edu (subject line “INTERNSHIP APPLICATION Your Last Name, Your First Name”) or by fax +1 905 667 5510  (cover page’s subject line “INTERNSHIP APPLICATION Your Last Name, Your First Name”) , the following documents:

• Completed application form (Word file 2 25Kb; PDF file 55KB).

• A cover letter that includes a brief statement of purpose. Letter should be addressed to the UNU-INWEH Internship Coordinator, should be written in English and should not exceed one  page.

• Copy of English language certification (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC) – not required if the applicant’s native language is English, or the applicant has completed undergraduate and/or graduate studies with English as the medium of instruction. See FAQs Section 2 for further information on language certification.

Furthermore, applicants should ensure that two referees send their letters of recommendation (signed scanned copies) directly to UNU-INWEH  via e-mail: internap@inweh.unu.edu (subject line “REFERENCE LETTER = INTERNSHIP = Candidate’s Last Name and First Name”). Signed letters can also be sent by fax +1 905 667 5510  (cover page’s subject line “INTERNSHIP APPLICATION Your Last Name, Your First Name”).   UNU-INWEH will acknowledge receipt of applications. Incomplete applications that do not contain the requested information will not be considered.

UNU-INWEH reserves the right to review applications also at other times and to advertise Specific Internship Opportunities, depending on the UNU-INWEH programmes/projects’ requirements.

See FAQs Section 2 for further information on the application procedures.

http://www.inweh.unu.edu/internship/internship.htm

Deadline: 2010/10/01

Country or region: Canada

Only responsible spokesmen of FWO-projects and Scientific Research Networks (WOG) may apply for these fellowships for foreign researchers. Candidates cannot apply to FWO directly, they need to contact a professor at Ghent University beforehand.

The applications only apply to fellows of a foreign nationality who, preceding their stay, have taken a doctoral degree after defending a thesis at a foreign university:

* Junior postdoctoral fellow: for fellows who on submitting their application have already taken a doctoral degree within five years, a monthly fixed allowance of 1.500 EUR will be paid out.
* Senior postdoctoral fellow: for fellows who on submitting their application have already taken a doctoral degree between five and ten years ago, a monthly fixed allowance of 2.000 EUR will be paid out.

F.W.O.-Vlaanderen will deposit this allowance on the university’s account.

These non renewable “Visiting Postdoctoral Fellowships” last minimum 3 and maximum 12 consecutive months.

The applications must be submitted by the responsible spokesperson of a research project or of a Scientific Research Network, supported by the F.W.O.-Vlaanderen.

There is no deadline. Applications on the appropriate application forms must be introduced, by the Flemish professor, at the F.W.O.-Vlaanderen secretariat at least three months preceding the aimed journey.

http://www.ugent.be/en/research/opportunities/postdoc/vpf.htm/

Country or region: Belgium

UNU fellows will be mid-career professionals from developing countries (minimum 3 years relevant work experience in developing countries), who would be expected to apply and disseminate their newly acquired knowledge and skills in promoting the socio-economic development of their own and other developing countries. The UNU fellowship covers full tuition, but Fellows need to fund their living expenses in Geneva throughout the academic part of the programme.

Applicants must submit a completed application file by 15 November. A completed application file includes:

• Completed Application Form and Application Fee
• UNIGE Matriculation form
• Standardized Test Scores (GMAT & TOEFL) – A GMAT of 650 and above is expected. No application will be considered without a GMAT score.
• Official Transcripts and photocopies of previous degrees
• Two Reference Letters

We encourage applicants to the UNU fellowship to apply in parallel to the Swiss Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS). Application deadlines tend to be around September/October, about a a year in advance of commencing your studies. More information about the precise deadline per country can be obtained at the Swiss embassy in your country. For complete information and conditions, please visit the FCS website.

The United Nations University (UNU) was established by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 6 December 1973 to be an international community of scholars engaged in research, advanced training, and the dissemination of knowledge related to the pressing global problems of human survival, development, and welfare. The UNU started activities in 1975 at its headquarters in Tokyo. Its activities focus mainly on peace and conflict resolution, development in a changing world, and science and technology in relation to human welfare. The University operates through a worldwide network of research and postgraduate training centres, with its planning and coordinating headquarters in Tokyo.

The mission of UNU is to contribute, through research and capacity building, to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems that are the concern of the United Nations, its Peoples and Member States. UNU’s key roles are to be:

• An international community of scholars
• A bridge between the UN and the academic community
• A think-tank for the UN system
• A builder of capacities, particularly in developing countries

Source:

http://hec-executive.ch/iomba//www/?pid=239

Deadline: 2010/11/15

This scholarship program aims to:

1. Provide PhD students the opportunity to use the resources and facilities available at SEARCA and its network of universities for their research;
2. Produce quality research papers for publication; and
3. Enable them to work with SEARCA’s R&D personnel on mutually identified areas of concerns/interests in agriculture and rural development.

Eligibility for the Grant
Any graduate student who is a citizen of any SEAMEO member country and pursuing a PhD in agriculture or related sciences from any university in the world is eligible to apply for the scholarship.

The applicant must have already completed his/her course work with an approved dissertation proposal and is ready to conduct the dissertation research.The applicant’s research must focus on any of SEARCA’s priority thrusts under the broad themes of natural resource management and promotion of agricultural competitiveness.

Application Requirements

* Filled out Application Form (see below);
* Letter of application for the research scholarship;
* Recommendation letter from the Dean of Graduate School of the university where the student is pursuing his/her degree program;
* Dissertation research outline/proposal approved by the Advisory Committee and Dean of Graduate School;
* Budgetary requirement for the entire research duly attested and recommended by the major adviser and Dean of Graduate School;
* Certified transcript of academic records for all courses taken at the PhD level;
* Curriculum vitae;
* Letter from the student certifying that he/she is not receiving any other research grant from any other institution. If partial funding has been obtained from other sources, a certification from the funding agency indicating the amount of grant and the items in the research that are covered by the grant; and
* Research timetable indicating the activities involved in the research, the expected date of defense and expected date of seminar paper presentation.

Application deadlines are 1 April and 1 September.
Applications should be addressed to:
Dr. Editha C. Cedicol, Manager of Graduate Scholarship Department, SEARCA, Los Baños 4031 Laguna, Philippines
PhD Research Scholarship

* SEARCA PhD Research Scholarship application form
* PhD Research Scholarship Invitation for Applications

http://www.searca.org/web/scholarship/regular_scholarships/degree/index.html

Kick start your documentary career by going on assignment into the Amazon with documentary producer Trent O’Donnell (who filmed our Positive Footprints series screened on Nat Geo Adventure Channel).

You will take part in a special project with Gap Adventures, exploring the Amazonian jungle and homestaying with the indigenous Quichua community.

Working alongside Trent O’Donnell as he makes a documentary on Sustainable Tourism, you will be mentored to help you find your story and create your own short video documentary.

You’ll also be accommodated by our friends at Hostelworld.com both pre and post trip.

The lucky scholarship recipient will have their documentary considered for broadcast on Nat Geo Adventure! That’s right – the holy grail documentary makers work their whole lives to achieve !

Your assignment brief
You will be joining Bruce Poon Tip (Gap’s founder) as he revisits Ecuador’s spectacular Andean Interior and Amazon lowlands. It’s been 20 years since the first Gap Adventures trip was run in the Amazon and alongside Bruce you will gain unique access and insight into the lives of the Quichua community understanding how sustainable tourism has positively impacted their community.

You will also see first hand how the Footprints Network can make a difference to communities in need as Simon Monk (founder of WorldNomads.com and the Footprints Network) visits a project providing schooling equipment to the local Quichua primary school.

Homestaying in the Amazonian jungle with the Quichua community, you will work alongside Trent as he mentors you on how to find and film your own story.

What’s the deal?

* We’ll fly you to Quito, Ecuador from your country of residence.
* You need to be available to travel in the last 2 weeks of September 2010 (exact dates to be finalised shortly) to participate in the project.
* Under the mentorship of Trent O’Donnell you will shoot a video documentary about the experience.
* You will keep a daily diary about your time on the trip and upload this plus pictures you’ve taken to your World Nomads travel journal.
* You will edit together your 3 minute documentary and submit it to World Nomads within 2 months of your return.

Who can apply

* Anyone can apply – this is open to film students, lovers of film or anyone who’s trying to build a career in documentary making!
* Minimum age 18 with a current passport.
* You should be a mad-keen auteur with a lust for adventure and burning desire to be a documentary maker.
* You must be fit and healthy as moderate levels of trekking are involved.

Apply now

If you want it, you’ve got to show it. To apply you need to:

1. Compile a 3 minute video documentary in English based around the theme; ‘Local Encounters’. Your ‘local encounter’ may be from your travels or somewhere closer to home. You should explore how this encounter changed your perspective on the world. The theme is open to interpretation, so be creative! The documentary may be compiled from previous travel videos you’ve shot.

It’s up to you to convince our judging panel through your video that you have the spirit for adventure and passion for filmmaking to be chosen for this scholarship. Our judging panel will be looking for;

* The ability to convey a strong narrative within a short time-frame
* Originality
* A visually engaging story
* A candidate whose passion for documentary filmmaking makes them an obvious choice to benefit from this professional mentorship opportunity.

We strongly recommend you look at the previous winners (below) to give you an idea of the quality we are looking for. Entries compiled solely of still shots will not be considered, you need to demonstrate your skill with the moving image.

2. Upload your video : Go to Youtube.com to upload your video

3. Add your video to Worldnomads.com: Create a journal and fill in the entry form, then follow the simple instructions to upload your video into the post. In under 200 words tell us about your video;

- What inspired your subject matter?

Publish Post
- How did you plan your piece?

- What challenges did you face?

- What is your ambition as a documentary maker?

You will be judged on what you write as much as your video submission, convince us you are a worthy candidate !

One entry per person (no longer than 3 minutes)

More info http://journals.worldnomads.com/scholarships/post/54707.aspx

The programme target group consists of mid-career professionals who are already in a government’s employment and who are nationals of and working in a developing country, particularly a SIDS and LDC Party. While fellowships are awarded to individuals, the need for training must occur within the context of the institution for which an applicant works.
The objective of the fellowship programme is to contribute to building capacity for addressing climate change in non-Annex I Parties, in particular small island developing States (SIDS) and least developed countries (LDCs) Parties, through the development of local professional expertise by:

* Supporting innovative analytical work on climate change in the context of sustainable development;
* Promoting a network of experts who can bring creative and innovative options to bear on questions of climate change;
* Encouraging the leadership potential of young and promising professionals in their fields.

The training must help the institution to develop its capacity. This means that the applicants must:

* Obtain permission from their employer for leave of absence for the term of the fellowship, and provide written certification that s/he will return to the Party’s governmental institution addressing climate change after her/his fellowship for at least six month;
* Get a written certification from their employer that the subject of the proposed training is relevant to the needs of the organization.

This programme is not intended for students, and does not provide financial support for an advanced degree, such as fieldwork for a PhD degree.

Eligibility

The fellowship programme is open to individuals working in a broad range of governmental organizations, ranging from educational institutions, research institutes and  ministries.  Candidates must meet the following criteria:

* Be a national of, and work in an organization located in pre-selected countries/regions;
* Normally be no more than 40 years of age on the closing date of application;
* Have preferably completed a Master degree, or equivalent, at the time of application, and a minimum of 3 years of work experience.  Candidates with a first degree and a minimum of five years work experience may also be considered;
* Have good communication skills in English

Priority will be accorded to candidates from SIDS and LDC countries.

Opportunities for work projects and working conditions

There are a wide range of opportunities for fellows in the secretariat.  Work projects may be carried out in any of the secretariat programmes on a number of issues e.g.. future of climate change, technology, financial assistance, inventories, mechanisms, etc…

The exact work programme to be pursued will be determined in consultation with each fellow according to her/his own area of expertise and interest.  Once the work programme is determined, the selected fellow will be placed in the relevant secretariat programme, under the supervision/guidance of a programme officer designated by the hosting programme.

Fellows are expected to prepare an analytical paper of 20 – 30 pages containing the results of their work at the end of the fellowship period.  The paper should be prepared in English to the extent possible, but may also be submitted in  French or Spanish.  In special cases, the paper may be prepared in one of the other official languages of the UN (Arabic, Chinese, or Russian).  The paper will be reviewed by secretariat staff and the secretariat will maintain publication rights.

Conditions

The fellowship programme annually awards up to five fellowships.

* Fellowships are awarded for a period of three to six months.
* Fellowships shall normally begin within six months after the award being offered.
* Fellowship periods will be individually arranged to accommodate, to the extent possible, the particular needs of each fellow.
* The award is a fixed, non-negotiable sum which is intended to cover living expenses at the UNFCCC secretariat in Bonn.  In addition, the programme covers travel costs by the least costly route.
* Each fellow must obtain medical clearance and also provide proof of health insurance with full international coverage before traveling to Germany.  It is the responsibility of the fellow to arrange for insurance against risks occurring during the fellowship.
* Fellows are responsible for making their own housing and other arrangements, although assistance in securing accommodation may be provided.
* Accompanying family members will not be covered and are the sole responsibility of the fellow.
* Fellows are not eligible to apply for advertised positions within the secretariat within six months following the conclusion of their assignment with the secretariat.

Contact detail: fellowship@unfccc.int
Moreinfo: http://unfccc.int//secretariat/fellowship_programme/items/4429.php

Deadline: 2010/07/31

Who Can Apply?

Only lecturers and researchers from eligible countries working on their doctoral thesis can apply for the fellowship. Candidates should be under 45 years, and have completed any course work or exams required for their doctoral program.

What Does the Program Support?

The purpose of the grant is to help fellows advance their doctoral research work through a residency period of five to ten months in a host institution in a country other than their home country or country of residence.During the research period at the host institution, the fellows are expected to have access to essential resources such as reference books and research publications, databases, and software; attend seminars and eventually courses; and to benefit by interacting with peers.

Host Institution

Candidates should be accepted or invited by a host institution which would designate an academic advisor to assist the fellow during hisresearch period. Host institutions should also commit to provide the fellow with basic amenities such as office space and access to a computer, and to facilitate his/herresearch activities.

Fellowships Award

Eligible candidates are evaluated by external reviewers based on three criteria: academic performance, teaching and research experience, and relevance of the proposed research program. The top candidates are submitted to the Selection Committee, which includes World Bank senior experts and Donors representatives, for final selection. In addition to the merit criteria, the Selection Committee takes into account other factors such as availability of budget, geographical diversity and gender balance

Link (copy paste the link below for details)

http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/WBI/EXTWBISFP/EXTRSMFP/0,,contentMDK:21588578~menuPK:552352~pagePK:64168445~piPK:64168309~theSitePK:551843,00.html

The College comprises 3 Schools: Humanities and Social Sciences; Art, Design, and Media; and Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information.

For details of the fellowship program, please visit http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ohr/Career/CurrentOpenings/ResearchOpenings/Pages/CollegeofHumanities,Arts,andSocialSciences.aspx.

Applicants should possess a doctoral degree issued not more than 3 years prior to the time of application. Applications should include a detailed CV and research proposal, and should be sent to:
Associate Dean (Research)
College of Humanities, Art, and Social Sciences
Nanyang Technological University
HSS building, HSS-05-17
14 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637332
Fax: +65 6794 9577
Email: AD-HASS-RESEARCH@ntu.edu.sg

Postdoctoral fellowships are for one year, renewable for a second year, subject to satisfactory performance. Postdoctoral fellows may be required to assist in teaching, up to the equivalent of one semester-based course per academic year.

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, consistently ranks among the top 100 universities in the world in the current university league tables. It offers attractive remuneration and benefits. For information about the University, please visit www.ntu.edu.sg.

Deadline: 2010/04/30

Country or region: Singapore

“Only applications submitted and endorsed by the National Commission of the candidate’s country will be examined. The UNESCO Secretariat cannot entertain requests from individuals.”

“Target candidates:

Graduate and Postgraduate candidates for study abroad wishing to:

• Pursue training;
• Undertake advanced research;
• Upgrade skills; or
• Attend specialized or refresher courses.

Priority attention:

• Women candidates;
• Candidates from LDCs (Lest Developed Countries), SIDS (Small Island Developing States) as well as from PCPD countries (post conflict/post disaster) and/or in transition.

Qualifications required:

• University degree, i.e. at least a B.A. or B.Sc.
• Be not more than 45 years of age.

Additional qualifications:

Applicants must have exceptional merit, and have demonstrated that they possess outstanding potential to contribute to the social, cultural and economic development of their country.

Language proficiency:

Candidates must be proficient in reading and writing the language of instruction in the proposed country of study.

Field of study:

All applications must be closely aligned with “UNESCO’s expected strategic objectives and programme priorities” as decided by the 161st and 165th session of the Executive Board (161 EX/Decision 3.6.3 and 165 EX/Decision 8.6 respectively).

It is therefore recommended that the proposed study programme(s) coincide(s) with the designated priorities for each of the fice Major Programme as described in the approved Programme and Budget for 2010-2011 (35 C/5 ).”

The deadline to submit applications is 30 April 2010. For more information, visit this link.

Artists working in a range of media including sculpture, installation, time-based media, artist books and performance are invited to propose imaginative, ambitious and inspirational projects that will transform our understanding of what art is and how it can be experienced.

Click here to download the application form (.zip)

For more information, please contact:
productionprogramme@sharjahart.org

Deadline: 2010/06/01