CAS Sofia Fellowships

CAS Sofia is an independent Institute with international and multidisciplinary profile. Located in Sofia, Bulgaria, it promotes high-level scholarship in the social sciences and the humanities. In addition to supporting focus-group research, CAS Sofia invites outstanding scholars to pursue their individual research projects during in-residence periods of up to five months. The invited Fellows participate in the intellectual life and the scholarly community of the Centre (Bulgarian and foreign fellows) while working on projects of their own choice. Fellows receive adequate material and intellectual support and can profit from the Centre’s wide international networks, international seminar- and guest-lecturer programme. CAS Sofia assists Fellows in all practical matters concerning travel, residence and research in Sofia.

FORMAT

For the academic year 2011/2012 CAS Sofia provides in-residence fellowships of two- to five- month duration to post-doctoral non-Bulgarian researchers. Junior as well as Senior scholars are invited to apply.

The selected Fellows are entitled to:

 · A monthly stipend of 700 euro (liable to 10% income tax) to cover living expenses related to the stay in Sofia.

 · Accommodation in Sofia, comprising living quarters and working space. The Fellows will also have free access to the CAS library and electronic resources/databases.

 · Travel allowance (400 euro)

 · Research expenses (100 euro p.m.)

DURATION AND CONDITIONS

Candidates must indicate the preferred fellowship duration and its starting date within the following periods:

I. 1 March 2011 – 31 July 2011

II. 1 October 2011 – 29 February 2012

The selected Fellows will take part in the regular Fellow seminars and the other scientific events organized by the Centre (workshops, conferences, lectures, etc.) and are invited to present and discuss their project in lectures or seminars. The results of their work shall be summarized in a paper (in English), to be published in the electronic CAS Working Paper Series.

ELIGIBILITY

 Candidates should 

· Be non-Bulgarian citizens; 

· Have completed a PhD in the fields of the humanities and social sciences; 

· International research experience (participation in projects and refereed conferences) and publications in peer-reviewed academic editions are strong advantages.

WORKING LANGUAGE

 As an international academic institution CAS conducts most of its work in English which is also the language of the presentations of research results. Therefore, a good command of English is highly desirable.

APPLICATION

 The Advanced Academia Application Form and Application Checklist can be downloaded via these links:

• Advanced Academia Application Form
• Application Checklist

Please carefully consider these two documents when preparing your application.

For Junior scholars (up to 12 years after PhD defense) only: two letters of recommendation by scholars familiar with the applicant's academic work should be faxed/mailed/emailed to CAS by the referees. Extensions to this period may be allowed in case of eligible career breaks which must be properly documented (maternity leave, long-term illness leave, national service).

All application documents should be presented in English and sent by e-mail to kolarska@cas.bg with a subject entry “Advanced Academia Fellowships”

Deadline for applications: November 1

SELECTION CRITERIA

* High quality of the candidate’s academic portfolio and publications, participation in international research;

* Innovative research proposal with significant contribution;

* Interdisciplinary and/or comparative approaches are an advantage.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The selection will be carried out by the international Academic Council of CAS based on evaluation of the potential of the candidate relative to his/her career stage and the quality of the proposed project. In some special cases candidates may be invited for an interview. The results will be announced by the end of January 2011 by e-mail and at the website of the institute: www.cas.bg.

CONTACT PERSON AND MAILING ADDRESS

Ms Neliya Kolarska, e-mail: kolarska@cas.bg

Sofia 1000, 7-B, Stefan Karadja Str,

Centre for Advanced Study Sofia

tel.: + 359 2 9803704 / fax: + 359 2 9803662

Moreinfo: http://www.cas.bg/en/news/call-for-applications-advanced-academia-fellowships-for-international-scholars-1523.html

KAAD Scholarships

The KAAD, by its German name in full known as Katholischer Akademischer Auslander-Dienst (the Catholic Academic Support Service for Foreign Students, Germany) has, since long, provided scholarships for young professionals in need of such support from countries around the world.

Who can apply?

For the scholarship programme 1 of KAAD you can apply if you:

* come from a developing or emerging country in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America

* have a university degree and professional experience from your home country

* want to acquire a master's degree or a PhD at a German university or do a post-doctoral research project (2-6 months for established university lecturers) at a German university

* are a Catholic Christian (or general belong to a Christian denomination). Candidates from other religions can apply if they are proposed by Catholic partners and can prove their commitment to interreligious dialogue.

What does KAAD expect from you?

* Above-average performance in studies and research

* The orientation of your studies or research towards permanent reintegration in your home region (otherwise the scholarship is turned into a loan),

* Religious and social commitment (activities) and willingness to inter-religious dialogue

* German language skills before starting the studies (KAAD can provide a language course of max. 6 months in Germany).

Interested students and scholars are welcome to fill out this form and send it to Dr. Heinrich Geiger, Head, Asia Department,

Contact detail: Geiger@kaad.de

Moreinfo: http://kaad.de/1/scholarships

FSC Scholarships

The Food Security Center (FSC) is a university center of excellence in development collaboration at the University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany. FSC is one of five excellence centers of the program “exceed – Higher Education Excellence in Development Cooperation”, which is supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with funds of the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) of Germany. FSC’s mission is to make effective and innovative scientific contributions in research, teaching, and policy advice to eradicate hunger and achieve food security in collaboration with partner research and education organizations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America and national and international development and research organizations. Thematically, FSC’s activities deal with issues of sustainable food availability, food access, food use, and food utilization.

FSC awards up to 29 scholarships for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers for a pe-iod of 4 to 36 months. The Center wishes to attract outstanding PhD students and postdoctoral fellows pursuing a career in academia or development collaboration. The scholarships aim at increasing

their previously gained scientific knowledge and skills relevant to food security related issues. Fur-

thermore, FSC aims at establishing an active, long-lasting collaboration with the supported research-

ers and their home institutions through an interactive alumni-network.

FSC offers three categories of scholarships:

1. Sandwich scholarships for PhD students (6 months),

2. Research scholarships for visiting postdoctoral researchers (4 months),

3. Excellence scholarships for FSC-supported PhD program “Global Food Security” (36 months) at

the University of Hohenheim.

In category 1 and 2, FSC scholarships will support researchers from developing countries to con-

duct their research either at the University of Hohenheim (South – North) or at a national or interna-

tional research institute in a developing country, for instance one of the centers of the CGIAR (South

– South). In addition, there are few scholarships for students and postdoctoral researchers of the Uni-

versity of Hohenheim to visit a research institute in a developing country (North – South).

In category 3, FSC is supporting excellent PhD students from developing countries to participate in

the FSC-supported PhD program “Global Food Security” at the University of Hohenheim.The PhD

program will start in September.

The application deadline for all scholarship categories is September 30. Selection is carried out

on a competitive basis and the decisions (i.e. invitations) will be communicated up to December 17.

Contact detail: fsc-scholarships@uni-hohenheim.de

Moreinfo: https://fsc.uni-hohenheim.de/77676.html

Snorri Sturluson Icelandic Fellowships

Annually The Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies invites applications for the Snorri Sturluson Icelandic Fellowships. The Snorri Sturluson Fellowships are granted to writers, translators and scholars (not to university students) in the field of humanities, from outside Iceland, to enable them to stay in Iceland for a period of at least three months, in order to improve their knowledge of the Icelandic language, culture and society.

The amount of the Fellowships is based in principle on travel expenses to and from Iceland, plus living expenses while in the country. Should two equally-qualified candidates be under consideration, preference will, as a rule, be given to a candidate from Eastern or Southern Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America or Oceania.

The Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies advertises the Fellowships, handles applications, and assists Fellows during their stay in Iceland, at the conclusion of which Fellows are expected to submit a report to the Institute on how the grant was spent.

The Snorri Sturluson Fellowships are awarded once a year. A special three-man committee, comprising representatives of the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies, the University of Iceland Literary Institute, and the Writers' Association of Iceland, awards the fellowships.

There are no special application forms for the Fellowships. Applicants should submit a brief but thorough account of the purpose of their stay in Iceland, specifying period of stay, as well as details of education and publications.

Researchers guide from The Icelandic Centre for Research

Applications should be sent by ordinary mail (no e-mail application) no later than 31 October each year to:

Árni Magnússonar Institute for Icelandic Studies

Sigurður Nordal Office

P.O. Box 1220

121 Reykjavík

Iceland

Contact detail: nordals@hi.is

Moreinfo: http://www.arnastofnun.is/page/a_inter_snorri_sturluson_fellowships

NUS - NGS Scholarship

NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering (NGS) welcomes students from around the globe. Students are encouraged not only to integrate different areas of research, but to learn to integrate and interact with people from all backgrounds. Hosting students from over 15 different countries enables NGS to gather some of the best minds in the world, regardless of international borders.

The NGS Scholarship is awarded to talented students with an aptitude for innovative, high calibre PhD research.

Terms

* Monthly stipend of S$3,200 up to 4 years of the PhD studies, or up to date of graduation, whichever is earlier.

* Payment of full tuition fees up to 4 years of PhD or up to date of graduation, whichever is earlier.

* Other allowances include

1. computer allowance

2. book allowance

3. conference allowance.

* Student must commit to PhD from the outset, cannot exit with MSc.

* No bond

Eligibility

* Opens worldwide.

* Graduates with a passion for research.

* Graduates with at least 2nd Upper Honours, or equivalent qualifications.

* GRE is compulsory for students applying from overseas. Only strongly recommended for graduates from local institutions, e.g. NUS or NTU.

* TOEFL is compulsory (ONLY applicable for applicants whose native tongue or medium of undergraduate instruction is not in English).

Condition

* Students are not eligible for the President's Graduate Fellowship (PGF).

* Award is renewable, subject to satisfactory academic performance of CAP ≥ 3.8 at the end of every semester.

Supervisors

NGS members in NUS and Duke-NUS in integrated research programmes.

Application

Click here to apply online*. All supporting documents, together with a printed copy of the application form are to be submitted by post to:

NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences & Engineering (NGS)

Centre For Life Sciences (CeLS)

28 Medical Drive, #05-01

Singapore 117456

* ONLY Online Applications are accepted. For instructions and application procedures, please click here.

Contact detail:ngsenquiry.nus.edu.sg

Moreinfo: http://www.nus.edu.sg/ngs/NGSS.html

OSI Fellowships

The Open Society Institute (OSI) works to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. To achieve its mission, OSI seeks to shape public policies that assure greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights. On a local level, OSI implements a range of initiatives to advance justice, education, public health, and independent media. At the same time, OSI builds alliances across borders and continents on issues such as corruption and freedom of information.

The Open Society Fellowship supports individuals who are developing innovative solutions to pressing open society challenges. The fellowship program seeks applicants eager to communicate original and provocative ideas to a broad audience, as well as to shape policy and inspire critical debate among activists, intellectuals, decision makers, and the public. The program also aims to sharpen OSI's thinking, question its assumptions, and broaden its understanding of pivotal problems.

A fellow's contribution may take several forms. A fellowship project might identify a problem that has not previously been recognized, develop new policy ideas to address familiar problems, or offer a new advocacy strategy. Fellows are invited to join the diverse OSI community and bring new people and fresh ideas to the organization. Most fellows sit in residence in OSI offices. They are encouraged to organize and participate in conferences and program events and may be asked to run seminars involving OSI staff and outside colleagues. The Open Society Fellowship is open to journalists, activists, academics, and public policy practitioners from around the world.

The Open Society Fellowship chooses its fellows from a diverse pool of applicants that includes journalists, activists, academics, and practitioners in a variety of fields. Applicants should possess a deep understanding of their chosen subject area and a track record of professional accomplishment.

The fellowship seeks “idea entrepreneurs” from across the world who are ready to challenge conventional wisdom. Successful applicants will be eager to exploit the many resources offered by OSI and be prepared to engage constructively with the global OSI community. Ideal fellows are specialists who can see beyond the parochialisms of their field and possess the tenacity to complete a project of exceptional merit.

The Topic of the Project

The Open Society Institute works to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. Among OSI's core areas of concern are human rights, government transparency, the promotion of civil society and social inclusion. Project themes should cut across these areas of interest. Applicants are encouraged to explore this website to acquaint themselves with the panoply of themes and geographic areas that fall within OSI's purview. Below are some possible topic areas that fellows may explore in the coming years:

* Global migration and the rights of displaced minorities

* Organized crime, corruption, and state failure

* The economic crisis and its effect on open societies

* Movement-building and state repression in societies affected by climate change

* The impact of new technologies on citizen access to information and justice

* The link between governance, transparency, and economic development.

Open Society Fellows are currently investigating the corrosive effect of the global arms trade on democratic institutions, the challenges of community organizing in rural America, and new techniques of outreach and communication with victims of mass atrocity.

What these projects share is a zeal for problem-solving, the confidence to test hypotheses against observed reality, and an impatience with conventional or clichéd thinking.

Applicants who are uncertain whether their topic fits within OSI's organizational interests are invited to submit a brief letter of inquiry, accompanied by a CV, before proceeding with the online application process. That letter of inquiry should be addressed to: OSFellows@sorosny.org.

The Work Product

Successful projects should push the boundaries of current thinking and carry lessons that can be applied to a variety of settings. Applicants should carefully consider the impact they want their work to have and the audiences they wish to reach. They should then think creatively about the activities and work products that will reach these audiences most effectively.

Fellows may produce a variety of work products, including publications such as books, reports, or blogs; innovative public-education projects; or the launch of new campaigns or organizations. They may also engage in activities such as hosting panel discussions, traveling to conferences, participating in policy debates, and aggressively promoting their ideas in public venues.

Fellowship projects can include photography, outreach and advocacy around documentary film, and other forms of cultural production. Applicants in the arts must demonstrate rigorous and original thinking about the nexus of cultural expression and social change.

Fellowship Expectations

At the heart of the fellowship is the Open Society Institute itself. Fellows are invited to join the rich and diverse OSI community, a global network of activists and institutions dedicated to defending civil society and improving the lives of the world's most vulnerable citizens.

Fellows are expected to take full advantage of OSI's expansive reach and work to bring new people and fresh ideas into the organization's ambit. The program anticipates that most fellows will spend a portion of their fellowship term at one of the organization's main offices, in New York, Washington, London, Brussels, or Budapest, or at an OSI regional foundation. While in residence, they are strongly encouraged to organize and participate in conferences and program events and may be asked to run a seminar involving OSI staff and outside colleagues. Ultimately, fellows should sharpen the organization's thinking, question its assumptions, and broaden its understanding of pivotal political and social problems.

In order to facilitate these interactions, proficiency in spoken English is required.

Fellowship Placement and Term

OSI considers applicants from all parts of the world. Most fellows spend a portion of their term in one or more OSI offices. Fellows may work out of multiple OSI offices during their term.

Fellows who wish to work on their project in a country in which they do not have citizenship must satisfy and comply with applicable visa requirements. OSI helps fellows obtain necessary visas and covers all associated costs.

Fellowships are awarded for one year. In some cases OSI considers requests for shorter or longer durations. Preference is given to applications for full-time fellowships, but OSI also considers applicants who can only work part-time on their projects.

Fellowship Support

For a full-time fellow based in the U.S., the stipend ranges from $60,000 to $100,000. For fellows based in other countries, appropriate adjustments will be made to reflect the economic circumstances and costs of living in those countries. Stipends are based on several factors including work experience, seniority, prior earnings, and the proportion of time committed to the fellowship. The stipend does not necessarily equal the applicant's current salary. In certain cases, fellows will receive additional financial support to enable them to meet the residency expectation.

In most cases, OSI provides fellows with communications support to convey their work to a broader audience and influence current debates. OSI also integrates fellows into its networks of individual and organizational partners and grantees.

OSI may cover additional project expenses such as travel (including airfare and hotel), visa costs, part-time research assistance, conference fees and health insurance. Fellowship expenses should not include operational or programmatic costs, such as employees and physical infrastructure. The purpose of the fellowship is to support individual fellows; therefore OSI will only cover individual expenses.

The fellowship does not fund enrollment for degree or non-degree study at academic institutions, including dissertation research.

Please note that under federal tax rules applicable to U.S. private foundations, OSI cannot support lobbying activities. Projects that include lobbying activities will not be funded. If you're unsure whether your project activities constitute lobbying, please review the Tax Law Lobbying Rules before submitting an application.

Application and Selection

All interested applicants should complete the online application form at https://oas.soros.org/oas and submit supporting materials for consideration. Please read the FAQs before applying. Applicants may submit a project proposal or other materials in a language other than English, as long as they also submit an English translation. Certified translations are strongly recommended.

Once the initial information has been entered, applicants receive login details and an ID number that allows them to make additions and revisions to the form until materials are submitted. The ID number should be quoted in any correspondence.

Applicants may mail their hard-copy materials to:

Open Society Fellowship

Open Society Institute

400 West 59th Street

New York, NY 10019

Open Society Fellowship Application Form

Contact detail: OSFellows@sorosny.org

Moreinfo: http://www.soros.org/initiatives/fellowship

Erasmus Mundus-UNESCO-IHE Scholarships

The UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education is an international institute for water education that was established in 2003. UNESCO-IHE continues the work that was started in 1957 when IHE first offered a postgraduate diploma course in hydraulic engineering to practicing professionals from developing countries.

Integrated flood risk management aims to reduce the human and socio-economic losses caused by flooding while at the same time taking into account the social, economic, and ecological benefits from floods and the use of flood plains or coastal zones. The need for the adoption of a holistic integrated approach to managing flood risks has been reflected in the Flood Directive of the European Parliament. Existing Masters programmes on floods offered at EU cover many technical aspects but lack integration. The programme follows the holistic approach and is explicitly designed to cover a wide range of topics - from drivers and natural processes to models, decisions and socio-economic consequences and institutional environment, and is therefore an important advance in water education for Europe.

The Erasmus Mundus Masters Course on Flood risk management is offered by the consortium consisting of UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education (the Netherlands), the Technical University of Dresden (Germany), the Technical University of Catalonia (Spain) and the University of Ljubljana (Slovenia). The associated members include European hydraulics laboratories, namely, DHI (Denmark), Deltares and HR Wallingford (UK), and from key national organisations responsible for flood management, including Rijkswaterstaat (the Netherlands). ICHARM (Japan), and three organisations from Bangladesh are associated members as well. All these partners bring their specific complementary expertise in flood risk management to the EMMC, which graduates educated flood risk professionals with a broad vision of the processes occurring in river basins and in coastal zones at different spatial and temporal scales, and who can master the links between systems, processes and natural and socio-economic constraints for all the aspects of the water cycle.

During the 2-year programme students start at the Technical University of Dresden, where they complete their first semester with 30 ECTS with courses on hydro-meteorological processes, global change and its impact, flood risk management and GIS. Then the students move to UNESCO-IHE for their 2nd semester with 30 ECTS where they receive courses on modelling for planning, forecasting, control and decision support, hazard mapping, ICT, and fluvial flooding and urban flood disasters. Subsequently, the students move to the Technical University of Catalonia to follow part of their 3rd semester with 20 ECTS with courses on hazards due to flash floods, debris flow, coastal flooding, and climate change. The last part of the 3rd semester is hosted by the University of Ljubljana where students follow courses on spatial planning, and socio-economic and institutional framework of flood risk management to earn 10 ECTS. Each semester provides a number of electives, and there are international fieldtrips. Finally, the students carry out their thesis work (30 ECTS) at one of HIEs or with an industrial partner. Successful candidates receive MSc degrees from the Technical University of Dresden, UNESCO-IHE and the Technical University of Catalonia, Barcelona.

Partners:

* UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, Delft, the Netherlands (Co-ordinating Institution)

* Technical University of Dresden, Germany

* Technical University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain

* University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Duration: 2 years, starting September 2011

Successful students will receive 3 MSc degrees from UNESCO-IHE, TU Dresden and UPC Barcelona. A number of attractive fellowships will be available, which will cover tuition fees and living expenses.

Contact:

Dr Biswa Bhattacharya

Hydroinformatics & Knowledge Management

Westvest 7

2601 DA Delft, Nederland

More information

Contact detail: b.bhattacharya@unesco-ihe.org

Moreinfo: http://www.unesco-ihe.org/About/News/New-Erasmus-Mundus-Masters-Course-on-Flood-Risk-Management

Competency-Based Human Resources Development (CBHRD)

The DELTA (Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications) Programme of the International Training Centre of the ILO in Turin, Italy, has the pleasure to inform you that  the next edition of the distance learning course in "Competency-Based Human Resources Development (CBHRD)" will start the 13 September 2010.

The Programme includes the 2 major programmes:

• Training of Trainers (TOT),
• Human Resources Management (HRM)

Please visit our e-learning Campus to obtain additional information under the sections:  General Information and  Programmes at the following Web address: http://www.itcilo.org/CBHRD .

If you are interested  to participate, please register, complete the 'Your profile' , select the module you would like to attend and send an e-mail of confirmation to delta@itcilo.org .

The cost of the modules varies between € 190 and € 600  (you can consult the exact cost of the module by clicking on   General Information  ). The participation costs cover access to the selected module plus support services including tutoring, online library, collaborative learning and networking.


Please note that the deadline for enrolling is 31st August 2010.


Best regards,

Silvia Guillen
DELTA Programme
Distance Education and Learning
Technology Applications Programme
International Training Centre of the ILO
Viale Maestri del Lavoro, 10
10127 Turin, Italy
Tel.:  +39 011 6936 577 / 761 /659
Fax:  +39 011 6936 469
E-mail:  delta@itcilo.it
URL: http://www.itcilo.it

The 2nd International Conference on Society and Information Technologies

The 2nd International Conference on Society and Information Technologies: ICSIT 2011 (March 27th - 30th, 2011 - Orlando, Florida, USA): http://www.2011iiisconferences.org/ICSIT

If you have any colleagues who might be interested in making a submission to the conference, please feel free to forward this e-mail to them.

Below are the deadlines for ICSIT 2011:

Papers/Abstracts Submission and Invited Session Proposals: September 8th, 2010
Authors Notifications: November 15th, 2010
Camera-ready, full papers: December 6th, 2010

Technical keynote speakers will be selected from early submissions because this selection requires an additional evaluation according to the quality of the paper, assessed by its reviewers, the authors' CV and the paper's topic.

All Submitted papers/abstracts will go through three reviewing processes: (1) double-blind (at least three reviewers), (2) non-blind, and (3) participative peer reviews. These three kinds of review will support the selection process of those papers/abstracts that will be accepted for their presentation at the conference, as well as those to be selected for their publication in JSCI Journal.

Pre-Conference and Post-conference Virtual sessions (via electronic forums) will be held for each session included in the conference program, so that sessions papers can be read before the conference, and authors presenting at the same session can interact during one week before and after the conference. Authors can also participate in peer-to-peer reviewing in virtual sessions.

Submissions for Face-to-Face or for Virtual Participation are both accepted. Both kinds of submissions will have the same reviewing process and the accepted papers will be included in the same proceedings.

Authors of accepted papers who registered in the conference can have access to the evaluations and possible feedback provided by the reviewers who recommended the acceptance of their papers/abstracts, so they can accordingly improve the final version of their papers. Non-registered authors will not have access to the reviews of their respective submissions.

Registration fees of an effective invited session organizer will be waived according to the policy described in the web page  (click on 'Invited Session', then on 'Benefits for the Organizers of Invited Sessions'), where you can get information about the ten benefits for an invited session organizer. For Invited Sessions Proposals, please visit the conference web site, or directly to http://www.2011iiisconferences.org/icsit/organizer.asp

Authors of the best 10%-20% of the papers presented at the conference (included those virtually presented) will be invited to adapt their papers for their publication in the Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics.

Best regards,

ICSIT 2011 Organizing Committee

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