Newsletter no. 1 - October 2003

1. Funding Opportunities

2. Announcements and Upcoming Events

3. Useful Links

Fall 2003 Alumni Grant Program
Application deadline: November 26, 2003


The Network Scholarship Programs (NSP) is pleased to offer the Fall 2003 Alumni Grant Program. The Program offers grants to NSP alumni to further expand the knowledge gained during their fellowship and make a positive contribution to their home country.

Eligibility
The competition is open to alumni of the following NSP programs meeting the criteria listed below:
Environmental Law/Management Program
Faculty Development Program
Global Supplementary Grant Program
Mongolian Professional Fellowship Program
Muskie/FSA Graduate Fellowship Program (only the fields supported by the OSI)
OSI Chevening Scholarships
OSI CNOUS Program (fellowships to France)
OSI DAAD Program (fellowships to Germany)
Social Work Fellowship Program
Soros Supplementary Grant Program
Supplementary Grant Program- Burma
Supplementary Grant Program- former Yugoslavia
Undergraduate Exchange Program/ Virtual University

Alumni must
1. Have successfully completed their academic program
2. Be in compliance with the conditions of their OSI grant
3. Currently reside in their home country or region (with the exception of SGP- Burma)
4. Present a project related to or applicable in their home country or region.

Grant details
All proposals must be related to the Open Society Institute's mission of supporting educational, social, political and legal reform, and of encouraging alternative approaches to complex and controversial issues. Collaborative projects between alumni, across countries (EU accession countries are especially encouraged to collaborate with countries further East); with host universities, are welcome. The alumnus/a must demonstrate a leading role in the project.

Areas of project activities could include, but are not limited to
- Alumni networking and fostering the creation of associations
- Initiatives that support the NGO and/ or non-profit sectors
- Activities that generate debate/ dialogue on local social and political issues
- Initiatives that further social justice or community welfare
- Other projects judged by the selection committee to be in the spirit of the program goals.

The Program will NOT support
- Individual travel grants for conferences, workshops, etc.
- Travel to or from outside the OSI region (western Europe, North America etc.)
- Any expenses taking place outside the OSI region (western Europe, North America etc.)
- Additional degrees, courses or certificates for an individual alumnus/a
- Academic research projects
- Publishing journals, thesis or books (newsletters or websites are acceptable)
- Projects that replicate existing efforts (i.e. local Soros Foundation projects)
- Educational Advising Centers for study abroad
- Purchasing office equipment (computers, photocopiers, fax machines etc)
Items that are allowable but are not considered a priority:
- Office space rental
- Office equipment rental

Selection Process
Selection is based on a project's relevance to the Program goals, its feasibility, and its potential for impact. The selection committee will be comprised of experts from the Soros Foundations Network and outside consultants who are familiar with the Open Society Institute's mission. All applicants will be notified of their status by the beginning of February 2004.
The competition will run twice a year.

Financial Terms
Applicants may request support for individual projects in the amount up to $5,000; collaborative projects (joint proposals by 2 or more alumni) requesting additional sums will be considered. All proposals must include a line item explanation of the budget.

Website: http://www.soros.org/scholar/alumnigrant.html
E-mail: jiskakova@osi.hu


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The European University Center for Peace Studies Stadtschlaining, Austria- Courses in Peace and Conflict Studies
Application Deadline: November 30, 2003


Come join 40 participants from around the world in an intensive 3-month course in peace and conflict studies, taught by leading specialists in their field, including Johan Galtung, founder of the field of peace research. The Program, established in 1991, received the 1995 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education.
Topics include: Introduction to Peace Studies, Peace Culture, Peace Education, Non-violent Communication, Peace and the Media, Reconciliation after Violence, Peace building and Development, Peaceful Conflict Transformation, and Deep Culture.
Dates: February 29- May 21, 2004
Location: Stadtschlaining, a beautiful, small and quiet medieval town with a 700 year old castle hosting a peace museum, in the foothills of the Alps, between Vienna and Graz. The classrooms and 40 single rooms with private bath are located in a new building.
Costs: Euro 2500 tuition+ Euro 1200 room rent per semester.
Who should apply: Young diplomats, government officials, NGO members, teachers, journalists, lawyers, social workers, psychologists, officers, and anyone interested in solving conflicts by peaceful means. A first university degree or some professional experience is required.
Degrees: Those who complete a 3-month course obtain a certificate.
You can also extend your studies for another 3 months and obtain a Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies.

Website: http://www.aspr.ac.at/
E-mail: epu@epu.ac.at (Anita Flasch)


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Institute for Humane Studies


Felix Morley Journalism Competition
Application deadline: December 1, 2003
IHS awards cash prizes to talented young writers whose work demonstrates and communicates an appreciation of liberty. First prize is $2,500. Qualifying articles must be published after July 1, 2002 and before December 1, 2003. All full time students and anyone under the age of 25 are eligible.

Globalization Essay Contest
Application deadline: December 1, 2003
AWorldConnected.org is sponsoring another essay contest this fall with $10,000 in prizes. Essays should be about 2500 words.

Humane Studies Fellowships
Application deadline: December 31, 2003
Scholarships of up to $12,000 are available for outstanding undergraduates and graduate students interested in the ideas of liberty. Students of any nationality studying in the United States or abroad are eligible to apply.

Film & Fiction Scholarships
Application deadline: January 15, 2003
The Institute for Humane Studies awards scholarships of up to $10,000 to bright, motivated students pursuing a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree in filmmaking, fiction writing, or playwriting. Students of any nationality are eligible to apply.

Charles G. Koch Summer Fellow Program
Application Deadline: February 16, 2004
Advance your career while advancing liberty! The Charles G. Koch Summer Fellow Program includes:
Washington, DC, Public Policy Internship, Career Workshops, Seminars and Speakers, $1,500 Stipend,
Housing and Airfare.

Website: www.TheIHS.org
E-mail: ihs@gmu.edu


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Open Society Institute- 2004-2005 Undergraduate Exchange Program
Application deadline: December 1, 2003


The Open Society Institute (OSI) is pleased to announce the Undergraduate Exchange Program (UEP) for the 2004-2005 academic term. UEP supports students from Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Romania, and Serbia in the US for one-year of non-degree academic studies.
The program seeks to assist educational and civic development in Eastern Europe, Central Europe, and Mongolia by exposing participants to a liberal arts curriculum, different models of classroom instruction, community service work, and civil society related programming. The UEP combines the US liberal arts academic experience with exposure to American social issues and civic development through involvement in community service related work. The program aims to create lasting ties among participants and their American colleagues thereby contributing to cultural understanding and tolerance.
Participants attend a university or college in the United States for one year. While in the US, grantees must complete 25 hours a semester of community service work in an area of interest to them. At the end of the year, they are expected to return home to complete their degrees. Once back in their home country, grantees are expected to complete a community service internship or service project in their own community.
The Program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. To be eligible for the Undergraduate Exchange Program, applicants must:
1. Be a citizen or permanent resident of Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Romania, or Serbia.
2. Be 19-23 years old as of July 1, 2004.
3. Be a current second-year undergraduate student studying American Studies, Art History, Classical Studies, Comparative Literature, Cultural Anthropology, Economic Theory, Fine or Performing Arts, History, International Relations, Journalism, Law, Philosophy, Political Science, or Sociology.
4. Be enrolled in an accredited university in their home country.
5. Be in his or her second year when applying and have at least one year of study remaining at his or her home university when the applicant returns.
6. Have an outstanding academic record.
7. Have a history of community and/or extracurricular involvement.
8. Have spent previous two years in residence in home country.
9. Have not attended a US university.
10. Have not attended high school in the United States for more than one academic semester.
11. Be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
12. Be able to begin studies in the summer of 2004.
A panel of experts in the United States determines participant selection and university placement. Candidates do not apply to a specific university.

Website: www.soros.org/scholar/uep.html
www.soros.org/scholar/uep.html


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Scholarship for LL.M. in Public Service Law at NYU
Application deadline: December 1, 2003


The Global Public Service Law Project (GPSLP) at New York University provides financial assistance through partial or full scholarships that cover one academic year. Scholarships are distributed on a competitive basis. Thus, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for external funding (for example Fulbright fellowship) as well as for GPSLP scholarship. Full scholarship includes tuition, living stipend, and round trip air travel. United States citizens and permanent residents are not eligible for a Project scholarship, but may be considered for other NYU assistance.
Applicants who wish to be considered for the Scholarship must submit the following documents- in addition to a complete program application packet:
* Essay 1: Briefly describe a current legal dilemma, controversy of issue facing a country, region or the world and suggest strategy you would use to solve the problem (500 words).
* Essay 2: "Describe the most gratifying experience of your legal career (250 words).
* Statement of Funding, indicating your wish to be considered for a full or partial scholarship. Please specify whether you can partially support yourself, whether you have secured external financial support, and whether you are in process of applying for other funding. Please be specific.
* Resume of curriculum vitae

Website: http://www.law.nyu.edu/depts/admissions/info/graduate/
http://www.law.nyu.edu/programs/globalpublicservice/


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The Council for International Exchange of Scholars- Fulbright New Century Scholars Program (NCS)
Application deadline: December 15, 2003


The Council for International Exchange of Scholars is pleased to announce the third year of the Fulbright New Century Scholars Program (NCS), a global program for individual research and multidisciplinary/multinational collaboration within the Fulbright Scholar Program.
The research theme for NCS III is "Toward Equality: The Global Empowerment of Women".
NCS III will support accomplished scholars and professionals who wish to share their work and build collaboration within and across issue communities. Approximately 30 fellows will be selected from the U.S. and around the world. NCS Scholars will conduct individual research, make an international exchange visit of two to six months, and participate in a program of seminars in the U.S. and abroad. In so doing, they will identify and carry forward collaborative projects to advance research, education and/or policy to improve the lives of women. Participants will receive awards in the amount of $41,500, plus travel and per diem for orientation and program seminars.

Website: http://www.cies.org/ncs/


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The Community Youth Action Program- Call for submission of large-scale cooperation, training and information projects
Action 5 Support Measures (DG EAC 17/03)
Application deadline: December 31, 2003


Through this call for projects the Commission invites project promoters to submit applications for large-scale European projects under Action 5 of the Youth program.
The Youth program offers young people opportunities for mobility and of playing an active role in the construction of the Europe of the third millennium. It aims at contributing to the achievement of a 'Europe of knowledge' and creating a European arena for cooperation in the development of youth policy, based on non-formal education. It encourages the concept of lifelong learning and the development of aptitudes and competencies, which promote active Citizenship.
All non-profit making organizations and public bodies, which have their seat in one of the Program countries and are willing to develop activities in line with the Youth program's objectives, are entitled to apply under this call.
Due to the nature of the call, projects should have duration of at least 18 months in order to ensure that an activity is sustainable. If justified, a maximum duration of up to three years will be accepted.
Projects must start between the 1 June 2004 and 31 December 2004.

Website:http://europa.eu.int/comm/youth/program/ingyo_en.html


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Balkan Children& Youth Foundation- New Call for Applications for Balkan Youth Partnership Program 2004
Application deadline: January 15, April 5, June 30 and September 30, 2004


The Balkan Youth Partnership Program provides opportunities for representatives from child and youth serving NGOs in different Balkan countries to visit organizations and institutions in order to improve the activity of their organization increase their efficiency and create better conditions for youth and children.
The NGOs serving youth and children that work in the area of employment, technology, non-formal education, health, civic education and democracy building as well as community service, culture, and the environment are invited to apply. In addition, technical areas such as fundraising, sustainability, legislation, networking and external relations are eligible areas for exchange.
The Partnership Program is open to applicants from child and youth serving NGOs in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, and Serbia.
Applicants should possess a certain level of experience in program development and be in a position to influence programming in their own organization based on what they learn during the exchange. The applicant organization should send no more than two participants.

www.balkanyouth.org


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Foundation Marcel Hicter- European Diploma in Cultural Management 2004/2005
Application deadline: January 15, 2004


The European Diploma in Cultural Project Management is a pan-European training programme based on fostering cultural diversity and cross-regional exchange in Europe. It is organised and managed by the Foundation Marcel Hicter (Brussels).
The programme addresses cultural managers from public or private organizations who are actively involved in the management of cultural and artistic projects in their region, with at least 3 years experience. Trainings are held in French and English. Applicants must be fluent in one of these working languages and have a good passive knowledge of the other. The age limit is 45. The programme lasts one year and is organized in 3 phases: residential sessions, practical training, evaluation + seminar. The organizer and partners cover most of the expenses for the programme. Each participant pays a total participation fee of EUR 3.000.

Website: www.fondation-hicter.org


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Institute For Advanced Studies on Science, Technology and Society (IAS-STS), Graz, Austria- Fellowship Programme 2004/2005
Application deadline: January 15, 2004


The Institute for Advanced Studies on Science, Technology and Society (IAS-STS) offers five grants (EUR 1,000- per month) for fellowships at the IAS-STS in Graz starting October 1, 2004, ending June 30, 2005.
The IAS-STS promotes the interdisciplinary investigation of the links and interactions between science, technology and society as well as research on the development and implementation of socially and environmentally sound technologies. The IAS-STS provides the necessary research infrastructure, while a number of guest lecturers and workshops foster an atmosphere of creativity and scholarly discussion. The grants of the fellowship programme 2004/2005 are dedicated to projects investigating the following issues:
1. Gender Technology Environment
Women with their various interests, competencies and potentials play important parts in the process of shaping socially sound and environmentally friendly, sustainable technologies be it as users and consumers, or as experts. Applications should focus on research in the field of women in traditionally male fields of engineering, on ways of creating cultures of success for women engineers (students, graduates), and on masculinity and the culture of engineering.
2. Ethical, Legal and Social Aspects of Genome Research and Biotechnology
A main focus of the grant scheme lies on the analysis of ethical, legal and social aspects of genome research. Research projects are expected to provide a better understanding of life sciences in concrete socio-cultural contexts of their fabrication, application and regulation. Researchers investigating risk issues are especially encouraged to apply.
3. Technology Studies and Sustainability
Grants will be awarded for research projects contributing to the issue of sustainable development from the perspective of social studies or the history of science and technology. Projects should aim at socio-economic aspects of environmental technologies or at strategies of environmental technology policy, such as user participation, strategic niche management or ecological product policy. We encourage both theoretical analysis and practically oriented case studies.
Please note that it is also possible to apply for a fellowship without a grant or to apply for a short-term fellowship without grant (not longer than one month: Visiting Fellows). We also encourage senior scientists to apply as guest lecturers.

Website: http://www.sts.tu-graz.ac.at/
E-mail: info@sts.tu-graz.ac.at


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Smithsonian Institution, Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage- Rockefeller Foundation Humanities Fellowship Program 'Theorizing Cultural Heritage' 2004-2007
Application deadline: January 15, 2004


Rockefeller Foundation Humanities Fellows at the Smithsonian Institution Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage will help expand and refine theoretical framework for cultural heritage discourse that reflects the perspectives, activities, and participation of academic specialists, civil society groups, and public cultural organizations and that can inform dialogues across social, political, and disciplinary boundaries.
The Smithsonian will host up to six humanities-oriented scholar/analysts for each of three years to work on the theoretical development of the concept of cultural heritage and its intersection with theories of culture, class, race, ethnicity, gender, and globalisation. Fellows will be drawn from three sectors of cultural engagement- academic institutions, public organizations, and cultural communities- and approximately half of the fellows will come from outside the United States. The intention is both to cross-fertilize sectors of cultural heritage work and to expose international and U.S. thinkers to one another.
The primary focus of 2004-2005 fellowships is the relation between cultural heritage and political representation; of 2005-2006, between cultural heritage and economic pursuits; of 2006-2007, between cultural heritage and the arts.
Fellowships include a stipend in addition to an allowance for travel to and from Washington, D.C., as necessary, for the residency. Applicants need not be U.S. citizens to be eligible. These fellowships are not intended to support undergraduate or graduate studies.
Application: Submit a letter of interest (not to exceed three pages), in English. This letter should outline the proposed work and how it will further the theoretical development of the concept of cultural heritage. Applicants should attach a resume or C.V. and include the proposed dates of the residency. Based on letters of interest, a limited number of applicants will be notified and invited to submit full proposals by February 27, 2004. Full proposals will be due April 1, 2004, for the first year's fellowships.
Term: six weeks to five months, between September and July of each year.

Website: http://www.folklife.si.edu/CFCH/Rockefeller.htm
E-mail: culturalheritagefellows@si.edu (James Early or Carla Borden)


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New Europe College- Regional Fellowships Program 2004-2005- Calls For Applications
Application deadline: January 15, 2004


The New Europe College in Bucharest (Romania) announces the Regional Fellowships Program in the humanities and social sciences starting October 1, 2004.
Targeted are researchers and academics (preferably young) from South-Eastern Europe (Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Republic of Moldova, Slovenia, Turkey, and Yugoslavia), who are in the final stage of completing a Ph.D. program or who already have the Ph.D. title.
Duration of the Fellowship: one term or a full academic year (10 months): a) October through February, b) March through July, or c) October through July.
Location: the New Europe College in Bucharest.
The Fellowship consists of: a monthly stipend (basic stipend of 460 EURO - tax free), accommodation, a one-month research trip abroad to an institution of the Fellow's choice (2,560 EURO for transportation, accommodation, and per diem), international transportation to and from the home country of the Fellows at the beginning and the end of the Fellowship, as well as for season holidays.
The Fellows are expected to work on a project to be published by the New Europe College after the end of the Fellowship (in English, French, or German), and to take part in the scientific events organized by the New Europe College (seminars, workshops, conferences, lectures held by foreign scholars, symposia, etc.).
Working languages: English, French, and German. A good command of English is desirable.

Website: http://library.nec.ro/regional
E-mail: imihai@nec.ro (Irina Vainovski-Mihai)


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The International Institute for Political and Economic Studies, Greece, July 3- 26, 2004
Application deadline: Early: January 30, 2004; Late: March 15, 2004


IIPES is an academic program that explores major political, economic and cultural issues important to the Eastern Mediterranean region. Students attend courses in political economy, history, philosophy, and conflict resolution. In addition to classes, students participate in dialogue designed to promote international exchange. This combination of events leads to life-long friendships and an exchange of ideas that cannot be gained elsewhere.
Students from select nations in the Middle East and the Balkans join American students to study important principles of political and economic organization and how those ideas relate to international conflict and conflict resolution. The Institute is intended for the serious student who enjoys exploring ideas about politics, culture, and economics, and who is willing to be challenged by stimulating ideas and cultural exchange. The Institute teaches participants to understand individual liberty, the rule of law, and the price system within the contexts of cooperation, tolerance, and a civil society. In addition to these lessons, students participate in a conflict resolution workshop designed to teach students ways to break down the barriers between historical conflicts.
Financial aid: selected participants will have to pay at least 550 USD.
Open to mature undergraduates and graduate students.

Website: http://www.iipes.org


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Lund University- Master of European Affairs Program
Application deadline: February 1, 2004


For getting a scholarship to Lund University students from Central and Eastern Europe and developing countries may apply to the Swedish Institute. The Swedish Institute has issued new regulations for scholarships concerning magister level programs. Applications for such a program should be sent directly to the university/ university college in question.
In order to qualify for the program the student must at least have a first university degree (e.g. B.A; LLM) or equivalent competence.
Admission to the Law section of the MEA Program requires a university degree in law or equivalent.
Admission to the Business section of the MEA Program requires a university degree either in Business Administration or Business Law.
Applicants with a degree in Business Administration must have a good knowledge of Business Law. Applicants with a degree in Business law must have a good knowledge of Business Administration. Students with equivalent competence are also qualified.
Admission to the Politics section of the MEA Program requires a university degree with a major in Political Science or International Relations or equivalent.
Degree title in original language should be written with original characters or in an internationally recognized translation. Degree title in English should be the official translation, if such exists.
Description of the main subject should be a list of the main courses in your major subject included in the Bachelor's degree.
An official transcript/record of your Bachelor's degree must be enclosed with your application.

Website: http://www.svet.lu.se/


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Allavida Grant Programme- Enabling Youth Co-operation within South East Europe
Application deadline: February 1, 2004


The youthEXchange.SEE program aims at promoting regional partnership building and the transfer of skills and knowledge, and above all at encouraging links between organizations at grass-roots level which have not had access to cross-border opportunities.
Groups (registered/unregistered) of young people aged 16 to 30 years may apply for funds. They and their chosen partner/s must be based in their local community, and come from at least two of the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Romania and Serbia and Montenegro.
Eligible activities to be funded by youthEXchange.SEE program:
- Training workshops, seminars or study visits covering skills development
- Joint projects, campaigns or other events
- Volunteer placements/exchanges in other youth organizations
- Action-oriented joint research.
Participation by individuals in regional events, such as conferences where genuine grass-roots access is rare, may also be considered.

Website: http://www.allavida.org
http://www.wcif-bg.org.


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University of North Carolina- Postdoctoral Fellowships
Application deadline: February 27, 2004


The University Center for International Studies (UCIS) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites postdoctoral fellowship applications from scholars, professionals and artists whose work deals with issues of Immigrants, Minorities, and "the Specter of Race" in the increasingly transnational American South.
As part of our Rockefeller Humanities Residency Program Imagining Civil Society in an Era of Globalization: The American South in Applied Humanistic Perspectives, UCIS expects to support two full fellows during the 2004-2005 academic year.
Fellows receive a stipend of up to $37,250, plus health insurance and partial assistance with relocation expenses.

Website: www.ucis.unc.edu/programs/rockefeller_call.htm


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U.S. Business School Praga, The Czech Republic- MBA program
Application deadline: February 28, 2004


The U.S. Business School Praha (USBSP) offers an MBA program in co-operation with Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). The program represents an exceptional education in general management, preparing students for leadership in any sector of the economy, with complete course offerings in all the fundamental disciplines such as finance, marketing, operations and organizational behavior.
Designed to stretch and expand a student's knowledge of both the theory and practice of business and management, the 40-week, full-time, intensive and interactive program culminates in an AACSB accredited MBA degree from Rochester Institute of Technology, N.Y. The program includes 16 courses all taught in English by professors from the top American and British business schools.
The program offers an exceptional education in general management, with particular emphasis in finance and strategy, but with complete course offerings in all fundamental disciplines such as accounting, marketing, operations and organizational behaviour.

Website: http://www.usbsp.com/


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Civic Education Project- Teaching Fellowships 2004-2005
Application deadline: March 1, 2004


The Civic Education Project (CEP) invites applications for its 2004-05 Local Faculty Fellowship program.
The Local Faculty Fellowship program is open to citizens of Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Serbia and Montenegro, Tajikistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.
Academics from the above countries having graduated (or expecting to graduate by September 2004) from a North American or West European university with a postgraduate degree in a social science are encouraged to apply. CEP supports efforts to return to, and remain in, university teaching in the Fellows' home country by providing a monthly stipend, teaching materials, and participation in various CEP events and activities.
Local Faculty Fellowships are awarded in the social sciences (including area studies, anthropology, gender studies, economics, history, political science, psychology, public administration, and sociology). CEP also offers teaching fellowships in law and journalism/media studies.

Website: www.cep.org.hu/programs/index.html


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Kennedy Center Arts- Administrators Fellowship Program
Application deadline: April 1, 2004


The Vilar Institute for Arts Management at the John F. Kennedy Center (http://www.kennedy-center.org/) for the Performing Arts offers a management-training program for up to twelve highly qualified and motivated arts administrators who aspire to manage performing arts institutions and arts service organizations in both the public and private sector.
The ten-month fellowship program includes extensive course- work in contemporary business practices and practical management experience through the lens of planning, presenting, and producing performing arts programming at an internationally recognized performing arts institution. Core courses cover management, planning, technology, finances, and effective communication within the context of arts and nonprofit organizations. Fellows have departmental assignments in addition to ongoing course work. They also attend performances and additional educational events and complete significant projects within the context of the Kennedy Center.
A minimum of a bachelor's degree in the arts or a related discipline and at least four years' professional administration experience with a performing arts organization, or more than five years performing with a professional arts company (theater, dance, music) is required.
Fellows receive a stipend of $18,000. All courses, materials, health insurance, and attendance at selected performances and other educational events at the Kennedy Center are provided as part of the fellowship. Housing is the responsibility of the individual. The U.S. Department of State will provide transportation to and from Washington, D.C., for international fellows.

Website: http://www.kennedy-center.org/education/
vilarinstitute/fellowships/home.html


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Universiteit Maastricht- Master in European Public Affairs
Application deadline: April 1, 2004


Growing interdependence in Europe is generating an increased demand for people with a solid understanding of the European dimension. Today, policy problems transcend national borders and national problem-solving capacities.
Most curricula of higher education, however, are still primarily focused on national contexts. Graduates and professionals are generally quite familiar with their own national setting, but there are considerably less well informed when it comes to practices and processes in other European countries or within the EU. For this reason, the Maastricht Master's in European Public Affairs is designed to give students and professionals an understanding of the complexity of Europe and help them reformulate intricate problems in manageable and achievable terms.
The EPA Programme provides advanced professional training for people interested in internationalizing their curriculum in a scholarly manner. The objective is to enable students to learn to think in European terms, i.e., they become better able to collect and utilise information concerning the public domain in Europe and the European countries. The basic principle of the learning process is to enhance analytical skills in dealing with concrete issues and challenges (according to the problem based learning methodology of the Universiteit Maastricht). The one-year programme has a multi-disciplinary and practice-oriented character and focuses on contemporary European public issues, on cross-national diversity, and on the European Union and its institutions. Graduates of this programme may develop their careers in public organizations with European or trans-national missions. They may also work as managers and staff analysts in non-profit organisations, in public affairs divisions of private corporations, in private firms performing 'privatised'' government functions and in consulting firms.
The European Public Affairs program is a joint venture of Universiteit Maastricht and the European Institute of Public Administration.

Website: http://www.epa.unimaas.nl


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Universiteit Maastricht- European Studies on Society, Science and Technology
Application deadline: April 1, 2004


ESST is a one-year international Master of Arts program and is multidisciplinary in its approach.
Its aim is to contribute to a better understanding of the impact of technological change on society and to give students the tools to analyze such change through the study of different disciplines. The programs provides a theoretical and policy oriented understanding of the interrelations existing between technology, science and society. ESST teaches students about how science and technology affects the world around us, and how society in turn influences scientific and technological development. To address these changes and the complex problems that come with them, the focus of the ESST program is:
- The social and economic analysis of technological innovation
- The political and cultural analysis of modern science- and technology-based societies
- Ethical issues in sciences and technology
- Strategic decision-making and management of sciences and (new) technologies.
The ESST program is designed to provide training for students of different backgrounds: social scientists, engineers and human scholars. The language of instruction in the ESST program at the Universiteit Maastricht is English.

Website: http://www.unimaas.nl/fdcw.asp?id=6541PH24D52JAJKSR214&taal=en
http://www.esst.unimaas.nl/


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2003 HESP Mobility Program- Call for Applications
Application deadline: at least three months (student mobility) or two months (faculty and administrative mobility) prior to the proposed visit


The Higher Education Support Program (HESP) is pleased to announce the continuation of the HESP Mobility Program for the 2003/04 academic year. The Mobility Program is designed to support visits to/from a HESP Network Institution (one of the institutions, sending or receiving, must be a HESP
Network Institution) with special conditions in each of the following categories:

Student Mobility
Students enrolled at higher education institutions in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union and Mongolia (the HESP region) who intend to spend a visiting semester in another country are eligible to apply.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that the mobility grant will be used to enhance the educational experience at the home institution and that the mobility grant will be used for purposes related directly to the studies undertaken at the home institution.
Eligible disciplines: Humanities, Social Sciences and Business and Management.
Length of visit: up to one semester (5 months).

Faculty Mobility
Faculty members teaching at higher education institutions in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union and Mongolia (the HESP region) who plan to use the mobility grant to develop a new course, revise an existing one or consult with colleagues on curriculum issues are eligible to apply.
Who is eligible: Humanities, Social Sciences and Business and Management faculty members who are nationals of countries of Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union and Mongolia (HESP region), and non-national teachers resident in the region and with the explicit support of the home institution
Length of visit: up to one month.

Administrative Mobility
Administrative staff employed by higher education institutions in the HESP region who are interested in visiting another higher education institution in order to gain work-related experience to apply at the home institution are eligible to apply.
Length of visit: up to one week.

Ineligible activities of the Mobility Program:
Travel to and from the Central European University- travel to an institution in the home country study at summer schools short course and seminar attendance participation in any kind of conference and congress.

Eligible costs of the visit:
Travel-related expenses (travel, visa, insurance) living expenses (stipend) accommodation book allowance (for students and faculty).

Instructions to Applicants:
a) All application materials must be in English or accompanied by an English translation.
b) Individuals may receive only one grant per academic year.
c) It is not allowed to apply to different institutions at the same time.

Website: http://www.osi.hu/hesp
E-mail: hespmobility@osi.hu


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The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)- Internships
Application deadline: no deadline


UNECE accepts interns from time to time on an ad hoc basis. The internships, which are intended to promote a better understanding of UNECE's work in the field of economic co-operation, are open to graduate or post-graduate students, who have specialized in a field related to the UNECE programmes of work, namely: economic analysis, environment and human settlements, industrial restructuring and enterprise development, standardization, statistics, sustainable energy, timber, trade, and transport
The working languages of the UNECE are English, French and Russian.
The normal duration of an internship is two to three months and may exceptionally be extended to a maximum of six months.

E-mail: Interns@unece.org


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Internship for European Roma Information Office Brussels
Application deadline: no deadline


Would you like to volunteer or carry out an internship in a truly international environment?
To see your ideas contribute to the development of programs and tools to improve access for the biggest and most discriminated ethnic minority in Europe with extremely limited human and financial resources to main European and international scene?
To cooperate with colleagues from a great variety of professional and national backgrounds, including experts, experienced diplomats, human rights activists, academics and IT professionals?
To work in a flexible, innovative and open work environment either via the Internet or in our local office in Brussels?
If so, consider applying for a volunteer position or internship with European Roma Information Office and join our ERIONET.
The violation of human rights of Roma minority in Europe is considered to be a part of daily life in most of the European countries.
Requirements include a good command of English (we are looking for native speakers of English or any other European language), both written and spoken, the ability to work in a diverse, challenging environment as well as to undertake independent tasks.
Successful completion of an internship with us does not imply any promise of employment. However, successful interns will be notified and given priority consideration when jobs do become available.
Interns will gain valuable work experience in an international NGO environment. ERIO will provide a letter of reference for successful interns.

E-mail: valeriu.nicolae@erionet.org


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London School of Technology and Management (STM-London) on Balkans, Skopje, Macedonia


STM-London was set up with the primary aim of offering cost effective education. STM is a division of the London School of Commerce (a business school fully accredited by the British Accreditation Council for higher education and also a member of British Council). STM has a collaborative partnership with University of East London and University of Sunderland.
STM is presenting various programs, including Bachelor Degree Program, Masters, and Language Courses. As the main office of STM on Balkans is in Macedonia, there are special tuition fees for Macedonian students. Also, students can pay in installments.
STM is not providing students with scholarships, but international students studying in STM more than six months can work 20 hours per week and full time on holidays and weekends. STM is not responsible for finding job for students, but they can apply to Job Centre in London or Overseas Labour Service. After competing their studies at STM, students can now take up employment in the UK under the Training and Work Experience Scheme (TWES).
You can choose various programs in above-mentioned Universities- BA, MA, Language Courses, Preparation Courses, Internships (paid and non-paid), teaching opportunities and etc.

Website: www.stmlondon.co.uk
E-mail: psifka@yahoo.com, ayten@mol.net.mk (Ayten Demirovska)


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University of Massachusetts- Ph.D.The Psychology of Peace and the Prevention of Violence


The Psychology Department of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst is pleased to announce this newly created Ph.D. Concentration located in the Personality and Social Psychology program of the Department.
The program will draw on a broad range of psychology and related disciplines. The Peace Psychology program will be interdisciplinary and draw on faculty within the Five College Consortium of which the University of Massachusetts at Amherst is a part, including the Five College Program in Peace and World Securities Studies (PAWSS).
The peace psychology program will begin to admit new graduate students starting in the fall of 2004.

Website: http://www.umass.edu/gradschool


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Regional Postgraduate Studies in Cultural Management& Cultural Policy in the Balkans


The University of Arts in Belgrade offers this regional MA programme in partnership with the French universities Lyon II, the Institute of Political Studies in Grenoble and the university Paris IX Dauphine. In addition a broad variety of cultural organisations in SEE- including the ECUMEST Association Bucharest- contribute to this course. The programme is supported by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and cooperates with UNESCO and the Central European Initiative (CEI).
The programme is open to university graduates and professionals with proven experience in the field of culture (at least two years) from the Balkan region. Students are required to have a very good knowledge of French and/or English. The studies