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.