The MA in Democracy and Governance at Georgetown University is Now Accepting Applications 19/12/2011
The MA in Democracy and Governance at Georgetown University is now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 academic year. The application deadline is January 15, 2012. Practitioners and scholars in fields as diverse as public policy, international development, and security studies increasingly recognize that successful programs in their fields require effective and accountable governance. To address this need, the Master of Arts in Democracy and Governance seeks to understand the foundations of democratic and responsive government, how policymakers can create and implement policies to achieve these objectives, and prepares students for both careers and further study in these areas. Situated in Washington, D.C., the multi-disciplinary degree is uniquely capable of teaching students how to transform theories of democracy and accountable government into effective programs. The program offers students the opportunity to combine courses taught by leading scholars and practitioners with jobs and internships in the sector. Curriculum Click here for more information. Also see: www1.georgetown.edu/departments/democracyandgovernance/admissions Candidates who hold, or are in the final stages of obtaining a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree and are seeking beginning postdoctoral training in basic biomedical research are eligible to apply for a fellowship. The Foundation accepts applications from candidates who have no more than one year of postdoctoral research experience at the time of the deadline for submitting the application (July 16, 2012), and who have received a PhD (or D.Phil. or equivalent) degree no more than two years before the deadline, or an M.D. degree no more than three years before the deadline. Fellowships may be awarded to US citizens planning to work in laboratories either in the US, Canada, or abroad and also to foreign citizens for research in laboratories in the US only. We expect that most applicants will reside in North America at the time of application. Foreign Students will need to obtain appropriate visa documentation, as required by US Immigration. Read more about this fellowship/apply at: www.hhwf.org/HTMLSrc/ResearchFellowships.html Call for application: Framework Programs for Global Health Innovation (FRAME Innovation ) 07/11/2011
Announcement: Limited Competition: Framework Programs for Global Health Innovation (D43) Deadlines: Application due dates: December 15, 2011; December 14, 2012 Eligibility
Interdisciplinary trainee teams should be challenged to identify critical health needs in LMICs that can be addressed through innovation, and carry out the underlying scientific research necessary to develop, validate, and test their concepts. To increase the potential for translation of research findings into realized health benefits, project design should include considerations of implementation appropriate to low resource settings in LMICs, particularly regarding increased effectiveness, affordability, accessibility, ease of use or delivery, and/or scalability. By engaging multiple entities within and among institutions, proposed programs should also build institutional capacity for interdisciplinary research training in global health, stimulate new collaborations, and increase the pipeline of researchers from a wide variety of fields who engage in global health research. Inquiries Flora Katz, Ph.D. Program Officer Fogarty International Center National Institutes of Health Building 31, B2C39 31 Center Drive MSC 2220 Bethesda, MD 20892-2220 USA Phone: 301-402-9591 Fax: (301) 402-0779 Email: flora.katz@nih.gov Deadlines: Application due dates December 15, 2011; December 14 2012 Further information visit website at www.fic.nih.gov/Programs/Pages/framework-innovations.aspx The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, through its scholarship and grantmaking programs, helps exceptionally promising, low-income students, from middle school to graduate school, reach their full potential through education. Our work allows us to see first-hand how high-achieving, low-income students overcome obstacles and excel academically. Our research, however, has shown that many high-potential, low-income students are unable to successfully navigate these obstacles. In The Achievement Trap (2007), we found that there is a significant drop off in the number of low-income students who are identified as high-achieving throughout the primary and secondary education system. These student experiences raise important questions about the factors and contexts that help some low-income students overcome personal adversity, limited educational opportunties, and challenging socioeconomic circumstances to excel academically, and how a deeper understanding of such matters can be used to design programs and interventions that will help more low-income students identified as high achieving early in their primary and secondary school years to sustain their academic achievement levels through college and beyond. In response to this gap in knowledge, the Foundation has created the Cooke Dissertation Fellowship for advanced doctoral students who are completing dissertations that further the understanding of the educational pathways and experiences of high-achieving, low-income students. The fellowship is intended to focus more scholarly attention on the population of students the Foundation serves in order to enable parents, policymakers, and practitioners to better support such students in achieving their full potential. Dissertation fellowships are intended to support the doctoral student for work done after the student’s dissertation proposal has been successfully defended. Applications are encouraged from a variety of disciplines such as, but not limited to, education, sociology, economics, psychology, statistics, and psychometrics. The fellowship is a one-time award of up to $25,000, which may be used for a period of not less than nine months and up to 18 months. We are offering four this year, with plans to increase the number in the coming years. REQUIREMENTS Selected Fellows agree to comply with Foundation requirements and requests for the duration of the fellowship. Some key requirements and terms are:
The Cooke Dissertation Fellowship must be used to support a graduate student while writing his or her dissertation. How the funds are expended depends on each recipient’s individual need. This fellowship does not provide funding for distance learning programs or for degrees heavily dependent on distance learning components. The fellowship does not cover overhead. MORE INFORMATION: Please visit the FAQs page and the Guidelines to learn more about the Fellowship.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: February 3, 2012 (11:59 EST) source: www.jkcf.org/scholarships/graduate-scholarships/jack-kent-cooke-dissertation-fellowship-award Join the Corps (International Applicants) The following information is for:
Meet EarthCorps participants PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: (40 hours a week, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm) Participants take part in environmental restoration projects, such as tree-planting, trail construction, stream restoration, and invasive plant removal. Projects are located throughout Washington State. View a typical day at EarthCorps BENEFITS: EarthCorps international participants will receive:
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
LOCATION: Country: USA City: Seattle/King County State: Washington (note: not Washington, DC) HOW TO APPLY: In addition to being referred by your organization via the EarthCorps Candidate Nomination form, qualified candidates must send the following documents to EarthCorps before being considered for this position:
Please send all application materials to: applyearthcorps.org DEADLINES AND START DATES: •Application deadline: November 18, 2011 •Participant selection: January 2012 •Visa processing: February – May 2012 •Travel confirmation: May 2012 •EarthCorps Program start date: June 2012 •EarthCorps Program graduation: mid-December 2012 ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION: What to Expect source: http://earthcorps.org/join_international.php Closing Date: March 1, 2012 The History Department and African Studies Institute at the University of Georgia invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship specializing in the history of eastern Africa, broadly conceived. Candidates must have a PhD at the time of appointment and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and research. Special consideration will be given to candidates who share research interests with members of the History Department in areas such as the history of imperialism, capitalism, slavery, race, gender or Islam. The University of Georgia is an EEO/AA institution. Contact: History, African Studies email: tcleave@uga.edu souce and more job opportunities in other fields at: www.franklin.uga.edu/jobs/index.php Institution: Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies, Princeton University Employment Status: Full-time Salary: Not specified Location: New Jersey Employment Level: Non tenure track Website: www.princeton.edu/piirs Application Deadline: November 21, 2011 Foreign Langauge/Swahili: Lecturer in Swahili Language. The Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS) and the Program in African Studies at Princeton University invite applications for a lecturer in Kiswahili/Swahili language. This is a full-time, three-year position with the possibility of renewal. Job Duties:
Position requires a Master's degree in Swahili literature, linguistics, or a related discipline and native or near-native fluency in Swahili. Position also requires at least five years teaching experience in Swahili language and literature at the university-level. Position also requires experience teaching in an overseas summer language program, teaching content areas, incorporating cultural understanding in language education for practical applications, computer and multi-media applications to language learning, and evidence of academic presentations or attendance at national conferences on foreign/African language pedagogy and uses of the Swahili language. Moderate travel required. Interested candidates should apply online, referencing requisition #0110659 at https://jobs.princeton.edu. Candidates should submit current curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and contact information for three references. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. source: http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000697237-01/ The Department of Comparative Literature at the University of Georgia invites applications for a Lecturer Position specializing in Swahili Language and Culture. A lectureship is a long-term appointment, though as with all such positions at the University it must be evaluated for reappointment on a yearly basis. Lectureship lines are supported through permanent salary funds made available to the Department by the College. Promotion to Senior Lecturer is possible after six (6) years of full time service. Candidates must have a PhD at the time of appointment and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and language pedagogy research. Special consideration will be given to candidates who share language research interests with members of the African Languages field in areas such as Linguistics and African Literature. The successful candidate will begin appointment in the fall of 2012, teaching 8 classes per year. Summer school teaching may also be available. To apply, candidates should provide three references, and submit a letter of application, vita, statement on teaching, two syllabi and a sample lesson plan all as PDF files. The University of Georgia will contact the referees and arrange for them to submit their letters at the same website. Search Committee Members will be available at the annual meeting of the ASA in Washington D.C. from November 17th to 19th to meet with interested applicants. Questions concerning this position should be directed to Lioba Moshi, Search Committee Chair, at moshi@uga.edu. The University of Georgia is located in Athens, Georgia, 61 miles northeast of Atlanta (www.georgia.gov; www.visitathensga.com). The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students, and sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University is an EEO/AA institution. Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship 22/09/2011
Pass it on to your American friends who would like to visit foreign countries. Read the details below. --------- The fellowship will help fund a proposal designed by the applicant to conduct brief work in a foreign country related to the mandate of UNESCO – using education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, culture, and/or communication and information to build strong ties among nations. The fellowship is intended for American college/university students who express an interest in international collaboration but as of yet had not been afforded many opportunities to travel abroad. The length of time for the travel is expected to be between 4 and 6 weeks and should include interaction with individuals from other nations. During his/her travel, the recipient should be willing to participate in public diplomacy events arranged with the pertinent U.S. State Department Consulate, Mission, and/or Embassy. Following the travel, the recipient agrees to submit a report describing experiences and analyzing objectives achieved; share his/her experiences with others; and be available to make a presentation to the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO. By-laws for the Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship program are available here. Eligibility In order to apply for the Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship, applicants:
Selection Only complete applications received by the application deadline will be considered. A subcommittee of the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO, which shall include a personal representative of Mrs. Laura W. Bush, will conduct an initial review of the applications, conduct phone interviews as needed, and provide recommendations to the entire Commission about which candidates are the most qualified to receive the Fellowship. The number of recipients and exact amount of money awarded will depend on the quality of applications and the funds available. Past awards have been between $1,000 and $4,000. Evaluation Criteria
The Application Package All material must be submitted electronically to the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO Executive Secretariat (DCUNESCO@state.gov) by 5:00 pm EST on the application deadline. The application packet should include: 1) Completed application coversheet (form DS-7646) 2) One page summary of project, including items that help provide a concise, clear understanding of the proposal, such as: - Goals/objectives/outcomes - Timeline - Budget, funding, and plan for supplementary funding should it be needed to complete objectives (including letters of support or commitment, if relevant) - Methodology for monitoring/evaluating success, potential impact and sustainability - Action plan/ideas for follow-on activities - Any relevant resources or photos 3) Essay (up to 500 words, double spaced) explaining your interest in being considered for the award and how your proposed project reflects or is related to both UNESCO’s mandate and U.S. interests in promoting peace by sharing advances in education, science, culture, and communications. 4) Current resume 5) Two letters of recommendation (one from an academic source and another of the applicant’s choosing) Questions regarding the application process or receipt of applications can be directed to DCUNESCO@state.gov or by calling 202-663-0026. Application Deadlines: Fall 2011: EXTENDED to Monday, September 26, 2011 Spring 2012: Monday, February 6, 2012 Fall 2012: Monday, September 24, 2012 Spring 2013: Monday, February 25, 2013 source/see previous winners: www.state.gov/p/io/unesco/programs/143138.htm The $100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for Sustainability has been renamed the $100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for Global Innovation as of the 2012 award season. Innovation for the Developing World The $100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for Global Innovation recognizes individuals whose technological innovations improve the lives of impoverished people in the developing world. The award also establishes (or creates) inventor role models who can inspire youth to solve challenges in the developing world through invention. Lemelson-MIT Award for Global Innovation Objectives To foster technological innovation for the developing world, the Lemelson-MIT Award for Global Innovation celebrates outstanding technology-focused inventors who:
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