Wednesday, January 28, 2015

NOOR-Nikon 5-Days Workshop for Documentary Photographers

10:17 AM

Deadline: 12 February 2015
Open to: young documentary photographers and photojournalists from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Slovenia
Venue: Belgrade, Serbia, 30 March – 3 April 2015

Description

NOOR photo agency and foundation and Nikon Europe support documentary photographers from emerging markets all over the world through the organization of annual motivational masterclasses. During the five days of the workshop, 15 participants, together with three member photographers of NOOR and NOOR’s managing director will share experiences, work on portfolios, improve editing skills and learn how to pick up and develop stories. Each day consists of intensive communication with the photographers on the subjects of technical features and the peculiarities of the international photo market. It is a unique opportunity to gain new knowledge, contacts, learn to tell stories in a visual language and develop a personal vision.

Eligibility

The masterclass will be accessible to young and aspiring documentary photographers and photojournalists from the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Slovenia.

For submission you are required to have:

Basic experience in documentary photography or photojournalism;
A high level of motivation;
English language skills (the workshop is in English);
A good technical understanding of your camera equipment, a working knowledge of the media environment and basic image management skills.

Costs

The workshop is free of charge; travel and accommodation costs will be reimbursed (possession of a passport and travel insurance is required to apply).

Application

To apply you need to send a PDF file not exceeding 6 MB including:

A CV including your contact information and a written text explaining your work and projects. You need to clarify your involvement in photography by showing a proven track record, proof of a photographic training or at least 1-year experience of practice;
Motivation letter in English (1 page);
A portfolio of max. 30 images with text introductions and captions (please show your story telling skills by presenting at least one picture story of 8 images).

You need to send your application documents to: masterclass2015@noorimages.com before midnight C.E.T. Thursday 12 February 2015.

The official webpage

‘Tirana IN-BETWEEN’ Residence Programme for Writers

7:21 AM

Deadline: 15 February 2015

Open to: writers from Southeast Europe (Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Kosovo, Bosnia&Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Bulgaria and Romania)
Fellowship: stipend of €800, accommodation, travel costs

Description

POETEKA, a cultural association in Tirana, in cooperation with the TRADUKI Network and in partnership with Albanian Ministry of Culture is organizing the Residence Programme ‘Tirana IN-BETWEEN’ 2015. The residence is intended for writers and literary translators coming from Southeast Europe. In particular the programme pays attention in writers who are innovative, who handle in their works contemporary thematics and topics, or translators who working to and from the languages contained in translation program of TRADUKI European Network for literature and books.

For the year 2015, the call for applications is launched for six months, each in the duration of 4 weeks, starting from March 2015.

Eligibility

The Literary Residence Programme is open to fiction writers, poets, literary translators, essayists, playwrights and screenplay writers from Southeast Europe (Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Kosovo, Bosnia&Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Bulgaria and Romania).

Fellowship

The fellowships includes accommodation, travel costs and a stipend of €800.

Application

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

a bio-bibliography – a short curriculum vitae and art life, including the list of the works published (in Albanian, English, German or French – max. half page);
a recommendation of the publisher or of Writers or Translators Association;
a synopsis of the project to be undertaken during the stay in Tirana (max. half page);
the full address (phone number and e-mail address – max. 2 lines).

Applications should be sent via e-mail to the following addresses: infopoeteka@gmail.com or arianleka@ymail.com.

The deadline to apply is 15 February 2015.

For further information please visit the official Facebook page of the organizers.

TRAIN Programme for Western Balkans "Think Tanks"

1:38 AM

Deadline: 15 February 2015
Open to: researchers from think tanks from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia
Venue: 23-27 June in Berlin/Late October-early November 2015 in Brussels

Description

The German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP) is launching a call for applications for the 2015 edition of theTRAIN programme (Think Tanks Providing Research and Advice through Interaction and Networking). The programme seeks to foster a fruitful policy dialogue between think tanks and political actors in the EU candidate countries and potential candidate countries of the Western Balkans.

The TRAIN Programme aims to support think tanks with a clear policy-oriented approach that focus on national, regional and/or international politics. Each participating researcher will be expected to draft a policy paper dealing with a topic which is relevant to the EU integration process of his/her respective country or the region as a whole and closely related to the overarching theme of the 2015 TRAIN Programme, namely the strengthening of democratic institutions in the Western Balkans.

The Programme is divided into four key stages:

An introductory regional seminar will offer the occasion to set the research agenda, exchange good practices, and begin networking.
A mid-term seminar in Berlin will allow for a review of the draft policy papers and discussion with relevant actors from the German policy scene of the chosen topics.
A wrap-up seminar in Brussels will allow the participating researchers to present their findings to EU decision-makers and thus to establish contacts with relevant Brussels actors.
The dissemination stage of the programme will take place at the national level and should bring together key decision-makers from the Parliament and relevant ministries.

Eligibility

The programme is open to twelve researchers from different think tanks from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia. Participating researchers should be full employees of their respective think tank and should commit to the programme for its entire duration. Preference will be given to young researchers who have already (co-)published at least one policy paper.

Costs

All travel and accommodation expenses related to the participation in the programme will be borne or reimbursed by the German Council on Foreign Relations.

Each policy paper will be awarded a €250 grant. Furthermore, the language editing of the final policy paper can be subsidised with up to €100 and its printing with up to €200 (upon presentation of the receipts).

Application

Interested candidates should send the complete application form and a CV of the prospective programme participant (max.2 pages) via email to Sarah Wohlfeld: wohlfeld@dgap.org. The subject line should read “Application: [name of researcher, name of think tank]”.

The deadline to apply is 15 February 2015.

For further information please read the official call.

International Youth Conference on Security and Democracy in New Countries

8:38 AM

Deadline: 9 February 2015
Open to: international students, youth leaders, civil society and others with an interest in the topic
Venue: 14 – 18 February 2015, Vushtri, Kosovo

Description

Kosovo Youth Atlantic Treaty Association is announcing the first activity for 2015, on the honour of 7th Anniversary of Kosovo Independence: “International Youth Conference on Security and Democracy in New Countries“ that is going to take place on 14 – 18 February 2015 at Kosovo Centre for Public Safety, Vushtri, Republic of Kosovo. The objective of this Conference is to provide to participants a broad understanding on the historical development, the security, and the social and political dimensions of North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Kosovo Post-conflict State building process and impacts on the peace and stability of the region. There are 20 open positions for attendance at the event.

Eligibility

International students with different academic backgrounds and a general interest in Euro-Atlantic integration will benefit from each other in an intercultural and interdisciplinary learning process. Youth leaders, politicians, interested students from Social Sciences or security studies, civil society, communication experts and others who may have interests on the event&topic are welcomed to apply for the training.

Costs

Tuition fees for the conference are as follows:

Tuition fee for Kosovo students is 95 euro;
The tuition fee non Kosovo students is 110 euro.

The participation fee only covers: Accommodation, three meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner). 4 positions are to be funded and have the tuition fee covered for the participants.

Application

Interested participants must send their CV and short Motivation letter before 9th of February 2015, and pay the fee via Bank.

For more information and registration please contact kyata.info@gmail.com.

The official call

YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM

2:46 AM

The application process for the Young Leaders Program - as well as youth scholarships to attend the Women Deliver 2016 Conference - is now open!

The Young Leaders Program is a three-year fellowship program for young people (under the age of 30) who are passionate about maternal, sexual, and reproductive health and rights.

Women Deliver works to develop the skills of youth advocates through our online learning communities, seed grant funding, and high-level networking and media opportunities. In addition to being awarded a full scholarship to attend the Women Deliver 2016 Conference on 16-19 May 2016 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Young Leaders will also have the opportunity to:

Participate in capacity-building e-learning opportunities that cover sexual and reproductive health and rights issues, advocacy, communications, proposal writing, project management, and monitoring and evaluation.
Apply for seed grant funding to implement a community-based project.
Make connections with a wide range of people working in the field, including high-level policymakers, donors, and journalists.
Join a network of former and current Young Leaders as well as professional mentors to increase advocacy around sexual and reproductive health and rights in their home countries.
Attend a two-day youth pre-conference workshop on advocacy around maternal health, with a focus on communications and new technologies, and serve as a youth representative at the conference.

While the total time required to fully participate in the Young Leaders Program depends on the individual, Young Leaders should expect to commit an average of up to 10 hours per week.

To apply for the Young Leaders Program, fill out the application here.

Youth Scholarships to attend the Women Deliver 2016 Conference are awarded to incredible youth advocates, under the age of 30, who are working to advance the health, rights, and well-being of girls and women in their community and around the world.

This opportunity includes:

A scholarship to attend the conference in Copenhagen, Denmark in May 2016
A chance to serve as a youth representative at the conference and connect with the wide range of policymakers, donors, activists, and journalists in attendance

To apply for a youth scholarship, fill out the application here.

The deadline to apply for both opportunities is March 1, 2015.

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Have a question? Check out our "Frequently Asked Questions" here.

Please note that a passport and visa may be needed to enter Denmark. Women Deliver will cover the costs of obtaining the visa and provide supporting documentation, if needed.

Scholarships to attend the conference for people over the age of 30 will open on March 1.

Summer Studentships at CERN

7:18 AM

Deadline: 28 January 2015
Open to: undergraduate and junior post-graduate students of physics, computing and engineering, who are not nationals of a CERN Member State
Remuneration: allowance to cover accomodation and food, plus a limited number of travel scholarships

Description

CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is one of the world’s largest and most respected centers for scientific research. Its business is fundamental physics, finding out what the Universe is made of and how it works.

The CERN Summer Student Program offers undergraduate and junior post-graduate students of physics, computing and engineering a unique opportunity to join in the day-to-day work of research teams participating in experiments at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland.

The summer program will last 8 weeks and the possible dates of stay are the following:

8 June to 31 July;
15 June to 07 August;
22 June to 14 August;
29 June to 21 August (in exceptional circumstances only).

Eligibility

The studenships are open to not nationals of a CERN Member State who meet the following criteria:

Be a university-level undergraduate (at least third year students) or at the start of post-graduate studies;
Remain registered as a student during your stay at CERN. If you expect to graduate in the European summer 2015, you are also eligible to apply;
Have not worked at CERN before with any other status (Technical Student, Trainee, User…) for more than 3 months;
Have a good knowledge of English; knowledge of French would be an advantage.

Remuneration

The selected interns will receive a subsistence allowance to cover the cost of accommodation and meals in the Geneva area. Besides, a limited number of travel scholarships will be available (on a lump sum basis).

Application

Interested candidates must apply online after registering HERE. During the application process you should upload two recent reference letters from your professors, your grades transcripts and a recent CV in English or French.

The deadline to apply is 28 January 2015. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by mid/end April 2015.

For further information please visit the official call.

WIEF Young Fellows 2015 in Spain

2:35 AM

Deadline: January 23, 2015
Location: Spain
Date: 16 – 22 March 2015.
Type: Fully Funded.

Who Can Apply:

Fresh graduates, young entrepreneurs, civil society leaders, community workers, researchers, junior professionals, artists, creative change makers who are between the ages of 20 and 30 who have a seed of an idea that they want to develop into a full-grown project.
Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate how this Program will directly benefit them, their community and their country.
Proficiency in English is required. If you are accepted you will be required to participate fully in the discussions and role-plays in English.
Opportunities:
Win a chance to a slot to present your project/business pitch at Idea Pad at the 11th World Islamic Economic Forum, Kuala Lumpur. (terms to be confirmed in due course).
Win a chance to an 8-12 months mentorship on your project/business plan.

Required documents:

For the online application form to be completed, please include the following:

Video submission (see WORK EXPERIENCE session for description)
Your CV
Letter of recommendation
Passport copy

If you are selected as a candidate, you are liable to pay a registration fee of USD150++ to secure your placement.

Key points to note:

Selection: 26 Candidates worldwide
WIEF Young Fellows 2015 is a subsidized program for accepted candidates. Participants need to pay only the registration fee and their own return flights. Accommodation and transportation during the program period, program materials and basic everyday meals are covered by the organizer.
Closing Date of Application: 23 January 2015
Confirmation deadline. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of selection latest on 6 February (earlier applicants will be notified earlier.)
Proof of participation. If you are selected, you will be given a 2-week deadline to send us proof of your participation, by submitting your confirmed flight itinerary and paying your registration fee. Participants seeking financial support from their own organization and/or other foundations, crowdfunding, or sponsors, need to do so by the given deadline. If you pass this deadline, the organiser will transfer this opportunity to another candidate.
Commitment. As an annual program, we only have spaces for 26 young leaders every year. It is a privilege if you are selected for this program as you are chosen amongst hundreds of applicants. We expect you to take this opportunity to commit fully to the program.
Cancellations. Please think before you register. Make sure you really can make the time to participate because last minute cancellations result in an opportunity lost to another young leader.

More info Official Website

Michael Wills Scholarships 2015 for Master Studies in UK

1:40 PM

Deadline: 23 January 2015

Open to: students from Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Hungary, FYR of Macedonia, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Turkey and Ukraine

Scholarship: 100% of University and college fees and a grant for living costs (of at least £12,900) will be covered

The Michael Wills Scholarships fund students from Central or Eastern Europe to study for MSc courses in Migration Studies, Refugee and Forced Migration Studies, Economics for Development and Global Governance and Diplomacy at the University of Oxford.

The Michael Wills Scholarships are jointly funded by the Dulverton Trust and by the Oxford Department of International Development.

The Dulverton Trust is an independent, charitable, grant-making organisation established by in 1949 by the first Lord Dulverton. Since its foundation, the Dulverton Trust has made grants totalling over £85 million, which have provided much-needed support for thousands of charities. The Dulverton Trust also funds the Dulverton Scholarships at Oxford. More information about the Dulverton Trust is available on the Dulverton Trust website.

The Michael Wills Scholarships were established in the spirit of post-World War II reconciliation and are named after Captain Michael Wills MC, a former student of Magdalen College, Oxford, who was killed in action in Tunisia in 1943. Michael Wills was a cousin and close friend of the second Lord Dulverton.

The scholarship will cover 100% of University and college fees and a grant for living costs (of at least £12,900). Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

Scholarship outcomes

The current status of the scholarship application process is summarised under Scholarship status on this page. During the application process, this will be updated from green (open for applications), to yellow (applications closing soon), to red (applications are closed and the selection process is underway) and finally to blue (the selection is complete and successful applicants have been informed).

Decisions are expected to be made around May 2015. If you have not heard from us by the time this page is updated to say that successful applicants have been notified, then please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to contact unsuccessful applicants individually or provide feedback on applications.

More info official website

BEA Institute Applications are now Open!

11:19 AM

Eligibility:

Any student or young professional in the world (Students from all disciplines are welcome)

Applicants must be over the age of 18 or entering a higher education institution

Applicants must be enrolled in higher education or recently finished (within 3 years)

We are proud to announce our additions to the BEA Institute summer campuses. For the summer of 2015 we will be holding 17 summer programs over June, July and August

· 6 in Johannesburg, South Africa

· 6 in Cape Town, South Africa

· 2 in Costa Rica

· 2 in Ireland

· 1 in Kosovo

$100,000 USD Secured!

We are proud to offer $2,000 USD in Scholarships to our Alumni for any South Africa program. Email Ben at Ben.Doherty@beainstitute for more information.

Click Here for More Info on Programs

Call for participants: International Youth Forum in Japan: 7 days traveling and intercultural learning

1:45 AM

Art Center of Kobe, Kobe, Japan
Wednesday, October 21 - Sunday, October 25, 2015

Abstract Submission Deadline: June 20, 2015
Registration Deadline for Presenters: September 20, 2015

Publish before a global audience. Present in a supportive environment. Network and create new relationships. Hear the latest research. Experience Japan. Join a global academic community.
This international and interdisciplinary conference will again bring together a range of academics and practitioners to discuss new directions of research and discovery in the social sciences. As with IAFOR’s other events, ACE2015 will afford the opportunity for renewing old acquaintances, making new contacts, and networking across higher education and beyond.

The Seventh Asian Conference on Education will again be held alongside the Third Asian Conference on Society, Education and Technology. Registration for either conference will allow attendees to attend sessions in the other.

MORE INFO Official Website

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS. YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM 2015

10:21 AM

The flagship Leadership Program of the Aspen Institute Romania for the last 8 years, the Young Leaders Program, has reached its 9th edition. The 2015 Young Leaders Program will bring increased regional participation and create additional diversity and relevance for a growing Network of Aspen Fellows already covering 14 countries.

What is it about?

The Young Leaders Program gathers each year 20 high profile regional young leaders with a clear two-fold goal: to promote and advance progressive leadership within society; and to develop the regional network of Aspen Fellows, based on shared values and common interests. This Program is designed for people who have the potential, interest and determination to exercise leadership to the highest standards of civic and corporate responsibility and according to the ethical values on which Aspen is based. For this reason we offer a program which challenges people to think about the fundamental concepts on which our society is founded. It also makes participants reflect to the challenges and conflicts that leaders must face in deciding polices and strategies for their organizations and their communities in today's world.

Who can participate?

The Program addresses people between the ages of 25 and 35 having achieved significant professional positions and accomplished results within their area of activity. Candidates should have demonstrated leadership potential, a record of initiative and entrepreneurship and a proven civic interest. We welcome candidates from: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Hungary, Kosovo, Macedonia, Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine.

The program consists of four modules taking place in Romania. Participants are required to have a high level of English fluency, as it is the working language of the program; the Institute will offer accepted candidates a scholarship covering accommodation, meals, moderation and reading materials related costs, leaving participants to only cover their transportation expenses.

How?

Nominations can be made by submitting the following documentation in English: the Nomination Form, a Letter of Recommendation and the candidate’s CV together with a Letter of Motivation. The documents are to be sent to Ms. Catalina Rata, Leadership Programs Officer, atcatalina.rata@aspeninstitute.ro, in PDF format, by January 25th, 2015. Interviews will take placeFebruary 16 - 22 in Bucharest. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

Content?

Module I: “The Aspen Seminar” (March 31 – April 5, 2015)

A 6 day seminar modeled on the Aspen Institute Seminar in which participants discuss the concepts of political and economic thinking that have shaped modern open societies. Our proven method of text-based dialogue, used for more than 60 years around the world, offers participants a debate forum that guides their reflection on values and solidarity into successful and valuable action, as the main thrusts of societal progress. The readings spark discussions and an interest in exploring and debating topics of liberty and equality; ethics and responsibility; faith and spirituality or freedom and dissent – to name just a few. The texts and the discussions that will
emerge will contribute to enhancing the ability of participants to analyze and tackle with increasingly complex and global situations. In the process, the relevance of these ideas for modern, sustainable, valued-based leadership of organizations will also be discussed.

Module II: “Modern Leadership” (8-14 June, 2015)

A 7 day complex program encompassing teambuilding exercises, assessments of leadership qualities and styles, understanding constructive and defensive styles, group synergies, emotional intelligence; focus and execution in teams or public speech and online communication. Also included a series of text-based debates on topics of relevance for the group.

Module III: “Leadership Challenges Today” (August 31- September 6, 2015)

The third module aims at offering participants a broader understanding of their role as leaders in
contemporary society and a higher awareness of societal problems and possible ways to create
change through various tools. It does that through a series of text-based debates on specific topics. Each day has also sessions on participants' community service projects interlinked with workshops on citizen engagement, fundraising and using technology to harness social change.

Module IV: “Community Service” (December 2015), Bucharest

Participants are expected to create or endorse an original community service project that they will further develop, individually or in groups. This type of involvement will illustrate the
participant’s talent for creativity, persuasion, planning and delivery, team working and overall
leadership. Projects may be developmental, communitarian, educational, or environmental. They
should not be linked with any single political party initiative. Participants are invited to present
their projects to Aspen Romania Members, Fellows and guests at the end of the year.

F.A.Q.

Which are the requirements regarding the affiliation of the Nominator?

The nominator should be an individual familiar with the professional background of the nominee, entitled to outline the candidate’s suitability for the program, in terms of accomplished results in their field of activity, demonstrated leadership potential and proven civic interest.

Should the letter of recommendation come from the Nominator or from a third party Referee?

The Letter of Recommendation and the Nomination Form should be signed by the same person.

Are there any CV formats preferred?

There are no CV formats preferred.

Are the four documents (Nomination Form, Letter of Recommendation, Letter of Motivation and CV) supposed to be sent by the applicant in one file or should the Nominator send the Nomination form and/or letter of recommendation separately?

The application file (consisting of all four documents, in PDF format) can be sent either by the person making the nomination or by the candidate.

Are the participants expected to participate in all 4 modules?

The selected candidates are expected to fully take part in all four modules of the program. Please be advised that for the selected candidates an attendance commitment is required.

Study and Research in Central Europe with the Visegrad Scholarship Program

3:07 AM

Deadline: 31 January, 2015
Open to: Citizens from Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia or Ukraine

Scholarships: Scholars are to receive EUR 2.300 per semester and can apply for a travel grantn applying for a scholarship to the International Visegrad Fund, you can choose ANY university in one of the Visegrad countries: The Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary or Slovakia!

key advantages (over other scholarship programs):

In applying for the scholarship, you can:

Choose any academic field
Study in any language (the language of instruction is not limited)
Choose a school of your choice, i.e., study at any accredited public or private university or any institute of science academies in the Visegrad countries (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, or Slovakia)—see links to universities
Study or conduct research at Masters (MA) or Post-Masters (PhD/postdoc) levels
Apply at any age—there is no age limit and one does not need to be a student when applying
Choose the length of study—between 1 to 4 semesters (depending on the program)

basic conditions:

Applicants have successfully completed at least 6 semesters of university studies (applies only to MA-level applicants)
Applicants must be citizens of one of the following countries/territories: Albania, Armenia,Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova,Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, or Ukraine(Applicants from the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, or Slovakia can apply, too, but within theIntra-Visegrad, or Out-Going Schemes)
Applicants approach the host university/institute themselves
Applicants apply on-line and send the signed application form with accompanying documents byJanuary 31, 2015 (see details)

support:

Scholars receive €2,300/semester and can apply for a travel grant
Host institution receives €1,500/semester for each scholarship holder to cover related costs (e.g. tuition)
Scholars can re-apply (see Chapter II, Article 3 of the rules for further details)
Scholars can join the growing Visegrad Alumni family