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Jun 30, 2010

The Global Leadership Project: Country Experts Needed

The Global Leadership Project (co-PIs Prof. John Gerring and Erzen Oncel, Boston University) is a new systematic data collection project about political leaders around the globe, funded by the Clinton Global Initiative. This global database project on political leaders (e.g., presidents, prime ministers, cabinet members, executive staff, top judges, and other significant political figures) extends to all sovereign and semi-sovereign nations, and covers a wide variety of questions. The collected data will be freely available online to citizens, policymakers, and academics. A simple user interface will facilitate access for those who wish to check
information for a particular country, to make regional or global comparisons, or to download the entire database for further analysis.

Information for the project will be drawn primarily from an in-depth survey instrument to be filled out by country experts throughout the world. Some questions can be answered using print or web-based sources, and are thus accessible to anyone with reading knowledge of the relevant language. Others require in-depth knowledge of the country, and therefore expert coders are needed.

We are seeking country experts - who might be graduate students, young scholars, or journalists - to fill out the web-based survey instrument for their country of expertise. We will fully attribute credit to the country experts for the country on which they work. There will be an honorarium (scaled according to the size of the country’s political leadership) for the country experts. The job requires an estimate of 30-50 hours of work depending on the size of the country’s political leadership. Each country expert can only undertake work related to his/her country of expertise.

Graduate students with specific country expertise and in-country experts are welcome to apply. Since the research will be conducted through an online survey instrument, country experts may be living in any location; they do not need to be resident in the United States. The project requires country experts for all Middle Eastern and North African countries.

If you are interested in participating in this project, please contact Erzen Oncel at erzeno@bu.edu

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CFP: "Introduction to Post-Structuralism" Essay Collection

This is a call for papers for an essay collection to be entitled "Introduction to Post-structuralism. " The essay collection will consist of pedagogical, explanatory descriptions of post-structuralism to be used as references or classroom textbooks. The goal of this collection is to provide clear(er) understandings of these theorists and their works in order to further integrate them in and outside of the classroom.

Submission Types & Scopes

We are seeking 4 different types of submissions.

(1) Essays describing a post-structuralist from a general overview, encountering both their biographical information and academic work. Minimum word count: 7000 words.

(2) Essays describing a piece of work from a post-structuralist. Example: "Judith Butler's `Gender Trouble'". Minimum word count: 5000 words.

(3) Essays describing post-structuralism as a field or arena of thought (along with respective qualities, foundations and other characteristics of post-structuralism) , in comparison or contrast to structuralism and other modern and contemporary fields of thought. Minimum word count: 6000 words.

(4) The future, (d)evolution and (in)significance of post-structuralist thought in the future. Minimum word count: 4000 words.

Post-structuralist Authors

The post-structuralists we would like to propose for submissions types (1) & (2) are listed below:

Kathy Acker
Giogrio Agamben
Jean Baudrillard
Judith Butler*
Helene Cixous
Gilles Deleuze/Felix Guattari*
Umberto Eco
John Fiske
Rene Girard*
Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe*
Jacques Derrida*
Luce Irigaray
Fredric Jameson
Sarah Kofman
Jean-François Lyotard
Jean-Luc Nancy
Bernard Stiegler*
Gianni Vattimo
Michael Hardt/Antonio Negri*
Paul Virilio
Emmanuel Levinas

*Submission type (1) has been covered.

Submission Guidelines

Final versions of submissions are due no later than October 1, 2010. If you are interested in submitting, please let us know by emailing us by the following guidelines:

For submission type (1): (a) submission type, (b) post-structuralist of study, (c) full contact information.

For submission type (2): (a) submission type, (b) post-structuralist of study, (c) work(s) of study, (d) full contact information.

For submission type (3): (a) submission type, (b, optional/if needed) contrast/comparison to other field(s), (c) full contact information.

For submission type (4): (a) submission type, (b) abstract, (c) full contact information .

Please use normal margins, Times New Roman, 12 pt, black, with citations and bibliography following the most recent edition of MLA. Contributions will be made via email; no paper submissions. Must be original work and not published elsewhere.

Publishing

This essay collection will be published as a book in late 2011. We are working with Edinburgh University Press, Duke University Press and others. Hypothetically and ideally, the book will be arranged in the following order: essay types (3) then (1) then (2) then (4). *Submissions of all types and of most post-structuralists will be needed in order to produce this publication, therefore I urge you to spread this CFP in your respective circles and circuits*.

Contact

If you are interested in contributing or have any questions please contact Remington Robertson at Remington.robertson @gmail.com with the subject entitled "Intro to PS Submissions. "

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CfP: "Travelling Languages: Culture, Communication and Translation i

There is still time to submit an abstract for the forthcoming conference 'Travelling Languages: Culture, Communication and Translation in a Mobile World' as we extended the deadline until 15th July 2010. For more details please see below.

Travelling Languages:

Culture, Communication and Translation in a Mobile World

10th Annual Conference of the International Association of Languages and Intercultural Communication

In association with the Centre for Tourism and Cultural Change,

Leeds Metropolitan University

03-05 December 2010, Leeds, United Kingdom

The world is ever 'on the move'. The opportunities and challenges of both real and virtual travel are very much at the heart of the emergent interdisciplinary field of 'mobilities', which deals with the movement of peoples, objects, capital, information and cultures across an increasingly globalised and apparently borderless world. In the practices, processes and performances of moving - whether for voluntary
leisure, forced migration or economic pragmatism - we are faced with the negotiation and re-negotiation of identities and meaning relating to places and pasts.

Within the increasing complexities of global flows and encounters, intercultural skills and competencies are being challenged and and re-imagined. The vital role of languages and the intricacies of intercultural dialogue have largely remained implicit in the discourses surrounding mobilities. This Conference seeks to interrogate the role of intercultural communication and of languages in the inevitable moments of encounter which arise from all forms of 'motion'.

This international and interdisciplinary event is the 10th anniversary conference of the International Association of Languages and Intercultural Communication (IALIC) and is being organised in association with the Centre for Tourism and Cultural Change. Through this event we aim to bring together many of the sub-themes of previous IALIC conferences and focus upon the issues of culture, communication and translation in a mobile world, including: languages and intercultural communication in local and global education, tourism, hospitality, migration, translation, real and virtual border-crossings.

CALL FOR PAPERS

We are pleased to receive 20 -minute research papers or descriptions of pedagogical practice which address or go beyond the following themes:

* Moving languages - continuities and change;

* Real and virtual border crossings;

* Tourist encounters and communicating with the 'other';

* Tourism's role in inter-cultural dialogue;

* The languages of diasporas and diasporic languages;

* Dealing with dialects and the evolution/dissolution of communities;

* Hospitality and languages of welcome;

* Learning the languages of migration;

* Lingusitic boundaries and socio-cultural inclusions and exclusions;

* 'Located' and 'dislocated' languages and identities;

* Practices and performances of translation.

Please submit an abstract of no more than 500 words including title and full contact details as an electronic file to Jane Wilkinson at IALIC2010@leeds. ac.uk. You may submit your abstract as soon as possible but no later than 17th July 2010.

For further details on the conference please visit:

www.leeds.ac.uk/german/ialic_conference_2010.htm or contact us at IALIC2010@leeds. ac.uk or via emailing to ctcc@leedsmet. ac.uk

Best regard

Daniela Carl

Research Officer

Centre for Tourism and Cultural Change

Faculty of Arts & Society

Leeds Metropolitan University

Old School Board

Calverley Street

Leeds LS1 3ED

UK

phone +44 (0)113- 812 8541

fax +44 (0)113- 812 8544

www.tourism-culture.com

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CfP: Journal of Emerging Trends in Computing and Information Sciences

Dear Sir/ Madam,

Journal of Emerging Trends in Computing and Information Sciences (ISSN 2079-8407) is an International refereed research publishing journal, dedicated to the latest advancement of all theoretical and scientific aspects of Computing and Information Sciences. The objectives of the journal are to promote and publish original high quality research and to provide a forum to the researchers and industry practitioners for exchanging ideas, knowledge, and experience.

We welcome original research and industry experience papers. Submitted papers should meet the internationally accepted criteria and manuscripts should follow the style of the journal for the purpose of both reviewing and editing. All the submissions will be published free of cost after peer-reviewed by the panel of experts associated with journal. For more information please visit http://cisjournal.org/.

Sincerely Yours,

Managing Editor
Journal of Emerging Trends in Computing and Information Sciences
URL: http://www.cisjournal.org
E-mail: cis@cisjournal.org

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CfP: Workshop on Language, Literacy, and the Social Construction of Authority in Islamic Societies

Dear Colleague,

I am writing as Associate Director of the Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies at Stanford University. Our program is organizing an academic workshop on March 3-4 2011 about language, literacy and social construction of authority in Islamic Societies from 17th century and onwards. I greatly appreciate if you could please circulate the following call for papers to your program/ department’s faculty and student affiliates as well as your colleagues and students that may be interested in submitting a paper proposal. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you very much for your assistance. Best Regards,

Dr. Burcak Keskin-Kozat, Associate Director

The Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies

Stanford University

Division of International, Comparative and Area Studies

*Call for Papers: Workshop on Language, Literacy, and the Social Construction of Authority in Islamic Societies*

Stanford University, March 3-4, 2011

(Abstract Submission Deadline: 09/01/2010)

The Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies at Stanford University invites submission of paper abstracts for a workshop on Language, Literacy, and the Social Construction of Authority in Islamic Societies. The workshop will take place on March 3-4 2011 in Stanford (California, USA) and is a joint project of the Abbasi Program and the Middle East –Mediterranean Studies Program at Sciences Po in Paris. Travel and lodging arrangements for the workshop participants will be provided.

The workshop will focus on the processes underlying the social construction of authority in Islamic societies and the way those processes have been affected by issues of language and the development of literacy from 17th century and onwards in the context of peripheries as well as the core regions (specifically, West Africa, the Caucasus, South Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East). Particular topics of interest include but are not limited to:

- issues concerning print, manuscript and oral tradition

- rise of new media (such as internet) and language

- the ulama's retention of authority through reassertion or, in some cases,
reinvention of their relationships to classical discourses

- the emergence of new spheres of religious authority beyond the ulama, and how this is related to evolutions in language and literacy

- the production of Modern Standard Arabic out of classical literary Arabic and its relationship to rise in literacy and consequent devolution of religious authority

- the politics of languages of education in West Africa, between Arabic and
vernaculars

- the fate of Arabic as a the universal Islamic language more generally across various regions

- the rise of English, French, and Russian as authoritative languages of Muslim discourse in colonial and post-colonial settings

- the development of Urdu as the lingua franca of Muslim communication in India and its relationship to reformist madrasas in north India

- relationships between nationalisms, languages, and universal versus local religious communities

Please submit a brief abstract (not to exceed 300 words) by *September 1st 2010* via the online secure form available at http://www.stanford.edu/dept/islamic_studies/socconst.fb . The abstract should specify the proposed paper topic, major argument(s) of the paper and the methodology used. Participants will be notified by *September 30th 2010*. Complete papers are to be submitted by *January 14th 2011*.

A copy of this CfP is available online at
http://islamicstudies.stanford.edu/CfP0311.pdf . For questions, please contact Dr. Burcak Keskin-Kozat at burcak@stanford.edu

Contact:

Dr. Burcak Keskin-Kozat, Associate Director

The Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies

Division of International, Comparative and Area Studies

Stanford University

Email: burcak@stanford. edu

Website: http://islamicstudies.stanford.edu

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CfP: Alternatives: Turkish Journal of International Relations

Call for Papers for the Summer 2010 issue of Alternatives: Turkish Journal of International Relations

Dear Colleague,

Alternatives journal is an international forum for teachers, researchers and policy makers who share their knowledge and experience in the disciplines of political science and international relations. Alternatives is a scholarly journal, edited by a group of international scholars and published at its own web site http://www.alternativesjournal.net.

Alternatives invites submissions for new issue on topics of:

-The Theory of International Relations,

- Social Theory,

- Case Studies in order to elaborate theoretical contributions in political science and international relations.

Research papers are peer reviewed. Other forms of submission are also welcome, such as commentaries and book reviews. Scholars are invited to submit their manuscripts to the editors by email for publication in Alternatives.editor@alternativesjournal.net

Submissions and any questions on editorial issues should be directed to editors at *editor@alternative sjournal. net*. General information regarding Alternatives Journal may be obtained from its website: http://www.alternativesjournal.net.

*ALTERNATIVES JOURNAL* IS INDEXED AND ABSTRACTED BY

Current Contents of Periodicals on the Middle East ,OCLC Public Affairs Information Service ,CSA Worldwide Political Science Abstracts ,Academic Search Premier ,Index Islamicus ,Sociological Abstracts, Social Services Abstracts,Linguistics & Language Behavior Abstracts

Cigdem Celik
Deputy Editor of the Alternatives Journal
email:editor@alternativesjournal.net

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Jun 29, 2010

CfA: IRIR 2010 Summer School, Moeciu de Sus/Romania, 29.8-3.9.2010

CALL FOR APPLICATION: IRIR 2010 Summer School, Moeciu de Sus, Romania, 29 August-3 September

Romanian Institute for Recent History - 1st edition Summer School
Museum of Dictatorship vs. Museum of Communism

Moeciu de Sus (Brasov County), Romania, August 29-September 3, 2010

We expect 30 participants MA and PhD students in the fields: history, political science, philosophy, architecture, art, law, journalism, theology, letters, sociology, psychology, interested in Romania's recent past.

Send an application to Scoaladevara@irir.ro. Your application should consist of your CV and an essay / research study of 5-10 pages on issues, approaches regarding the representation of memory of the period 1938-1989, and also on the need and manner in which it could be represented, with suggested topics such as:

• Competitive vs. complementary memory in the art / architecture of a museum;
• Daily life, repression, economy, society, institutions, propaganda and culture in the museum;
• Victims and perpetrators;
• Fascist and communist generations / revolutionary mission in the '30s-'40s-'50s;
• Obedience, tradition, conformity and harmony in totalitarian Romania;
• Exculpation, exoneration or forgiveness?

Participants' works will be evaluated by a scientific committee.

The deadline for submitting applications: July 25, 2010.

The organisers will cover the costs of meals, accommodation, events, tours and educational materials. Transportation costs are covered by the participants.

Please notice that all papers should be submitted in Romanian. The language of the Summer School will be Romanian.

For more information and the Summer School Rules and Regulations, please visit: www.irir.ro

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5 PhD Studentships at York St. John University, UK

Research PhD Studentships

The University invites applications for four competitively awarded fully-funded full time research studentships, to commence 1 October 2010.

Applicants must have (or be about to complete) a relevant degree (at least a 2:1 Honours or a Masters) and should submit a proposal that clearly demonstrates an aptitude for researching a specific topic covered by one of the following themes:

Film: Theory/Analysis/ Production – Dr Robert Edgar-Hunt

Theatre and Performance: Theory/Analysis/ Production/ Reception – Dr Matthew Reason

Developing awareness of English as a Lingua Franca in TESOL – Dr Chris Hall

Creativity and Education – Dr Kathy Ring

Developing a client-informed counselling approach for victims of domestic violence - Dr Lynne Gabriel

The studentships will include the payment of all tuition fees and carry a bursary of £13,800 per annum. Studentships will be renewed annually, subject to suitable academic progress, for a maximum of 3 years.

Further details of individual studentships click on the link above.

Applications should be made using the YSJU Research Studentship application form:

Download the YSJU Research Studentship application form available here »

For general research degree queries contact:

E:graduatecentre@yorksj.ac.uk

T:01904 876753

Students will be provided with excellent facilities in the University's new Graduate Centre located in the historic city of York. Research degrees are awarded by the University of Leeds.

Closing date for applications is 16 July 2010

http://w3.yorksj.ac.uk/research/research-studentships.aspx

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BURSE: MIB School of Management din Trieste, Italia - programe master

MIB School of Management din Trieste, Italia, ofera burse in cadrul mai multor programe masterale internationale:
- International Master in Tourism & Leisure [DL: 5 oct]
- International Master in Tourism & Leisure - part time edition [DL: 5 oct]
- MBA in International Business - full time edition [DL: 30 iun]
- MBA in International Business - part time edition [DL: 30 iun]
- Master in Insurance and Risk Management [DL: 16 nov]

Mai multe detalii:
http://www.roburse.ro/upload/Noutati/Alte%20oferte/Italia%20-%20burse%20Universitatea%20din%20Trieste.pdf
http://www.mib.edu/

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BURSE: 'Undergraduate student' in Japonia [DL: 2 iul]

Burse pentru elevii/studentii care vor sa urmeze o facultate in Japonia cu incepere din aprilie 2011

Durata studiilor: 5 - 6 ani

Guvernul Japoniei suporta integral plata scolarizarii.

Data limita pentru depunerea dosarelor la Ambasada este: 2 iulie 2010

Mai multe detalii privind procedura de inscriere si criteriile de selectie gasiti aici: http://www.ro.emb-japan.go.jp/cultura_burse.htm#

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BURSE: [cercetare] 'Research students' in Japonia [DL: 2 iul]

Burse de 1 an si jumatate sau 2 ani cu incepere de la 1 aprilie sau 1 octombrie 2011.

Domenii de studiu: Stiinte sociale si umaniste, politehnica, medicina

Data limita pentru depunerea dosarelor este: 2 iulie 2010

Candidatii trebuie sa aiba 35 de ani la 1 aprilie 2011 (nascuti pe sau dupa 2 aprilie 1976)

Mai multe detalii privind procedura de inscriere si criteriile de selectie gasiti aici: http://www.ro.emb-japan.go.jp/cultura_burse.htm#

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USA: International Student Ambassador Scholarships, Iowa State University

*INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AMBASSADOR SCHOLARSHIPS AT IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY*

Description:
* International Student Ambassador Scholarships are awarded to students with exceptional leadership qualities and a desire to positively represent both their home country and Iowa State University to prospective students.
* Current ISU International Student Ambassadors may be contacted here.

Applicants will be considered for the following award levels:
Gold $7,000 per year Renewable
Cardinal $5,000 per year Renewable
Leadership Up to $4,000/year Renewable

Requirements
* Apply for admission. (You cannot be considered for this scholarship unless you are admitted to Iowa State University.)
* Submit a one-page essay describing experiences you have had in leadership, community service and/or volunteerism, and why you are interested in assisting Iowa State University with international recruitment activities.
* 1 letter of recommendation
* Send essay and letter via email to agogerty@iastate. edu with the subject line Attention: International Scholarship Selection Committee
* There is no GPA or SAT requirement; however, higher academic backgrounds may result in higher scholarship awards

Deadlines
* October 1 (spring entry)
* April 1 (fall & summer entry)

Eligibility
* Incoming freshmen and transfers can apply

For further details, please visit:
www.admissions.iastate.edu/intl/ambassador_scholarships.php
or contact: Ann Gogerty, Global Recruitment Coordinator;
agogerty@iastate.edu

www.facebook.com/IowaStateU
www.youtube.com/iowastateu
http://twitter.com/iowaStateUNews

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Scholarship for masters level studies in Sweden

The objective of the scholarship program is to promote democratic, economic and social development through supporting know-how and transfer of knowledge to advanced students within areas in which Sweden is at the forefront of academic research.

Countries
The program is only available to citizens of the following countries: Albania, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Georgia, Kenya, Kosovo, Mali, Mozambique, Moldova, Rwanda, Serbia, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. About 40 scholarships will be offered for the academic year.

Important dates
Prior to applying for a scholarship, application to the master's degree program must be made via the online application service for master's programs in Sweden at www.studera.nu.

Scholarship benefits and period
The scholarship amount is SEK 8,000 per month and the scholarship is only awarded for programs starting in fall semester. The scholarships are usually granted for one academic year, i.e. for two semesters at a time, but will be extended for programs longer than two semesters provided that study results are satisfactory.

How to apply
Prior to applying for a scholarship, application to the master's degree program must be made via the online application service for master's programs in Sweden at www.studera.nu.

After you have applied to a master's degree program, the application procedure for scholarships will then open in February.

Only a limited number of Swedish master programs will be eligible for scholarships next year. The selection of master programs will take place in January and the list will be published together with the call for applications in February.

The eligible master programs will be within the following study areas: agriculture and forestry, environmental studies, natural sciences (biotechnology, energy), democracy/human rights/gender issues, peace and development studies, economics and entrepreneurship, education, engineering, health science/medicine, information and communication technology, international relations, media and journalism, law/ international law, social issues, spatial/urban planning and real estate management.
The list of applicants who will receive a scholarship will be announced at the SI website, www.si.se and at www.studyinsweden. se in the beginning of June

Who is eligible?
The scholarships are intended for guest students belonging to the above mentioned target group for full time temporary studies in Sweden starting in fall semester 2010. There is no age limit for scholarship holders.

You are not eligible for this scholarship if any of the following is true:
You have already lived in Sweden for two years or more when the scholarship period is due to begin.

You have a Swedish permanent residence permit or a work permit.
You have a previously been awarded a Swedish Institute scholarship for studies at the master's level or research at a Swedish university.

However, students who have attended a Swedish Institute summer course in Swedish language or the Swedish Institute Summer University may apply.

Travel grants
Scholarship holders from ODA countries will receive travel support in connection with the scholarship. The travel grant is a lump sum, given only once. Citizens from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia (FYROM), Kosovo, Moldova and Serbia, will receive SEK 5,000. Citizens from the remaining countries receive SEK 10,000.

Insurance
Scholarship holders are insured by the Swedish State Group Insurance against illness and accident during the scholarship period.

Scholarship limitations
The scholarship is designed to cover living costs for the scholarship holder. There are no grants for family members.
Scholarship holders following a two year master's degree program are permitted to spend a maximum of one semester abroad in connection with their studies while retaining the scholarship.

The granted scholarship period cannot be altered or extended.

Moreinfo: http://www.studyinsweden.se/Scholarships/SI-scholarships/Guest-Scholarship-Program/Masters-level/

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PhD Studentship in History, Goldsmiths, University of London

One 3 Year PhD Studentship in History - Available from October 2010 or January 2011

Department of History at Goldsmiths, University of London, is pleased to announce one 3-year, full-time, PhD studentship in history, available from October 2010 or January 2011.

The studentship will be awarded to an exceptional candidate whose profile has the potential to enhance the department's overall research and/or make a significant contribution to the work of a research group within the department. The department has particular strengths in political, religious, cultural and intellectual history and is home to the Centre for the Study of the Balkans (http://www.gold.ac.uk/csb/). For individual staff expertise, please visit the staff web pages at http://www.gold.ac.uk/history/staff/

Applicants should hold, or expect to have attained, a masters degree (distinction or merit) by the time the studentship commences. As part of the studentship, the successful candidate will be expected to carry out light teaching and/or administrative duties, normally in years 2 and 3.

Applications should be sent by e-mail to Dr Vivienne Richmond, Postgraduate Convener, on v.richmond@gold. ac.uk, and should consist of a short covering letter, a research proposal (maximum 2,000 words) and a full CV, including names of two academic referees.

Application deadline: 21 July 2010.

Interview date: week commencing 2 August 2010.

For more information, please contact Dr Vivienne Richmond at v.richmond@gold.ac.uk

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CfP: Martor 2010. Anthropology Review. Writings Lost & Found

Call for Papers

MARTOR 2010
The Romanian Peasant Museum Anthropological Review

The Romanian Peasant Museum is seeking contributions for its annual review Martor. The Martor review is an unconventional academic journal established in 1996, with a focus on cultural and visual anthropology, ethnology and museology. You can browse some of its earlier issues here: http://martor.memoria.ro/?location=archive&action=details&id=6

The theme of Martor 2010 issue is Writings Lost & Found / Textes de tiroir. We are looking for academic texts that, for different reasons (other than their quality), have remained unpublished. Either the author has lost interest in the topic, changed perspective and focus, or the topic has gone out of „fashion". It may be that the subject has always been eccentric to the academic's main research themes. Whatever the reason, we are looking for academic texts hidden in your drawers or computer folders.

The subject areas we are accepting are cultural and visual anthropology, ethnology and museology, with a focus on Romania and the surrounding area, Eastern Europe and the Balkans.

As the texts we are expecting should already be in a more or less finalized form, the deadline is short: July 15th, 2010. The texts, in English or French, should not exceed 15.000 characters. High quality images supporting the argument are a plus in the selection process. We encourage early submission in the form of abstracts and expressions of interest. The selected authors will be required to write a very personal introductive paragraph on the history of the text, the interest of the author in the subject and the reasons for the text remaining a drawer text.

Please e-mail your texts and any inquiries to Simina Badica (siminarb@gmail.com).

Looking forward to reading your texts,

Ioana Popescu, Research Director at the Romanian Peasant Museum and Editor of Martor Review

Simina Badica, Researcher at the Romanian Peasant Museum and Editorial Assistant of Martor Review.

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Jobs: Academic vacancies in Management, Political Sciences and Publi

Open Vacancies

Universum Institute for Economic and Social Studies is a higher education institution in Kosovo offering studies in Business and Management, Public Administration, International Relations and European Studies. It is one of the few unconditionally accredited higher education institutions in Kosovo from the Kosovar Agency for
Accreditation, with the evaluation conducted by international experts. Its strategic planning, curriculum and quality assurance system has been highly praised by international experts. It is renowned for its academic background, research activity and international opportunities offered to its students and academic staff. Further information can be obtained from the website www.universum-ks.org.

The university is continuously expanding in terms of student body and programs at its two campuses in Prishtina and Ferizaj. Therefore, it is offering exciting positions:

1. Assistant /Associate Professor of Management (Ref. BM0021)
2. Assistant /Associate Professor of Marketing (Ref. BM0022)
3. Assistant /Associate Professor of Accounting (Ref. BM0023)
4. Assistant /Associate Professor of Political Sciences (Ref. PS0024)
5. Assistant /Associate Professor of Public Administration (Ref. PA0025)

The ideal candidate for each of the positions should posses a PhD degree in the relevant field or is in the process of obtaining one; clearly demonstrated research strengths with a proven ability to secure research funding and a track record of high-quality research outputs; be able to teach in Albanian and English.

Appointees will contribute to the administration of teaching programmes and will also assist in the development of new undergraduate courses and postgraduate programmes in their field.

Further information regarding each position can be obtained via email jobs@universum- ks.org . Please quote the reference number of the position.

Candidates should submit a CV (including a list of publications), and a letter of motivation to jobs@universum-ks.org. Deadline for submission of application is July 16, 2010.

Universum Institute for Economic and Social Studies
Veterrniku p.n. Prishtina, Republic of Kosova
Tel. +381 38 544 210
www.universum-ks.org

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Globalizing Eurasia? Impacts on the Region and the World: Dissertation Development Workshop

October 5-7, 2010
Davis Center for Russian & Eurasian Studies
Harvard University

Application Submission Deadline: August 15, 2010

www.ssrc.org/programs/eurasia

THE EURASIA PROGRAM of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), in partnership with Harvard University's Kathryn W. and Shelby Cullom Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, invites applications for a three-day interdisciplinary dissertation development workshop for doctoral students.

What factors affect Eurasia and its relationship with the world? The conceptual frameworks associated with globalization invite questions concerning the importance of social and cultural place, the definitions of geographic and conceptual regions, and the nature of national economic institutions, environmental issues, and political identities. To what extent can the conceptual frameworks of globalization enhance our understanding of Eurasia? How can the varied and complex experiences of Eurasia challenge and expand our understanding of globalization?

This dissertation development workshop will convene junior scholars interested in these questions for an intensive workshop led by a group of interdisciplinary senior scholars. The workshop will bring together PhD candidates from across the social science disciplines.

We welcome work ranging from interpretive categories (e.g., empire, state, ethnicity, modernity or authoritarianism) to transnational processes (for example, development, trade, migration, health, terrorism, languages or Diasporas).

Following a workshop format, the meeting will provide opportunities to discuss ideas and research plans, solicit feedback from fellow dissertators and nationally known resource faculty, and enhance scholarly networks and contacts.

For additional details please contact program staff at eurasia@ssrc. org.

Funding is provided by the United States Department of State, Program for Research and Training for Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union (Title VIII).

Eurasia Program * One Pierrepont Plaza, 15th Floor * Brooklyn, NY 11201 * USA

P: 212.377.2700 * F: 212.377.2727 * E: eurasia@ssrc. org * URL: www.ssrc.org

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IMD MBA Alumni Scholarships, Switzerland

The five IMD MBA Alumni Scholarships are designed to encourage diversity in the class. One is awarded to each region: Asia, Africa/Middle East, Latin America, Eastern Europe and Western Europe/North America/Oceania.

Number of scholarships: Five (one from each area)

Amount: CHF 30,000

Geographic region
Africa / Middle East
Asia
Eastern Europe
Latin America
Western Europe / North America / Oceania

Who can qualify
Accepted candidates who are citizens, but not necessarily current residents, of the above geographical areas

Criteria
Submitting an essay on: “As a business leader, which issue would you set as your first priority to address in your region / country? Why would you choose this issue? How would you, personally, address it?” (maximum 1000 words)

Please draw on your own experiences in your answer, rather than on general, broad statements. The committee is looking for essays that are personal, visionary and demonstrate leadership, which include a clearly articulated description of how the solution could be implemented.

Jury: IMD MBA alumni loan committee

Deadline: September 30

Contact: Scholarship essays, or questions, should be sent to mbafinance[at]imd.ch
IMD MBA scholarship conditions

Applicants must have been accepted into the IMD MBA program prior to their application.

Our scholarship applications are essay based, with winning essays typically including the following features:

Relevance to the essay title
Organization and structure
Fully developed arguments
Persuasiveness
Personal element and/or passion
IMD reserves the right not to award a scholarship if the criteria are not met to the satisfaction of the jury / sponsors.

Visit official website.

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Jun 28, 2010

PAO SUMMER CAMPS 2010 IN ITALY AND ROMANIA

The 6th edition of the PAO Architecture Summercamp will be held at two fascinating locations: the Italian city of l´Aquila, and the Romanian village Potoc. These beautiful places will form the background for intense and ambitious "Design to Build"-sessions where exceptional ideas can be created, communicated and built.

PLACE 1: L´AQUILA
The city of l´Aquila is a fantastic, beautiful place high up in the alpine Abruzzo Mountains , 100 km from Rome. After a major earthquake in 2009, there are still many tasks waiting for creative intervention: New "Hot Spots" for the demolished city center, and "Cool Places" for students and young people. In the fantastic medieval city of l´Aquila, however, concerns of Cultural Heritage will be play an eminent role. The summerschool will be organised in cooperation with the University of l´Aquila and it´s students.

PLACE 2: POTOC
The village of Potoc is a remote, quiet settlement close to the city of Timisoara in Southwestern Romania. In 2009, a PAO camp was held there already which prepared an ambitious follow-up project for this year: the re-fitting of the old village school-building into a "House of Creativity". In cooperation with the villagers and local artists, a new scheme for a sustainable culture institution is to be conceived - and put to reality.

DATES
The two-week session in l´Aquila goes from August 30th-September 10th; the two-week session in Potoc from September 13th-September 24th. Interested participants can join both workshops in sequence.

PARTICIPANTS
The workshop adresses students, prospective students, and professionals of architecture, arts, and culture studies alike. The workshop programme includes lectures, design studios, field trips, and a visit to the Venice Architecture Biennale. Prospective international participants will come from Italy, Spain, Romania, Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Egypt and Japan.

INFORMATION / REGISTRATION
For further information or registration email to paoproject@gmail.com or see the website http://www.pao-project.org.

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Full Scholarship: International Doctoral Program in Energy Science, Kyoto University

The international Doctoral Program in Energy Science is offered to provide foreign students and researchers, who have a Masterâ€™s degree (or equivalent), an opportunity to further their studies toward a Doctoral degree at Kyoto University. In this Doctoral Program, Japanese proficiency is not required since students can obtain the necessary credits by choosing ones among a variety of subjects presented in English and their research works are also supervised in English. An evaluation of eligibility for admission will be made on the basis of the documents submitted to our School Affairs Office.

SCHOLARSHIP
* Allowance: 155,000 to 158,000yen per month for at most 36 months (subject to change depending upon the annual budget of each year)
* Travel to and from Japan: Economy-class round trip airfare
* School fees: Exemption from the entrance and tuition fees
ELIGIBILITY
* Nationality: Any of the countries with which Japan has official diplomatic relations
* Age:under 35 years of age as of April 1, 2011
* Academic qualifications: Masterâ€™s degree or equivalent (by the end of September, 2011)
* Language ability: Good command of English (Japanese is not required)

DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICATION
For enrollment in October, 2011, the following documents must arrive before November 15, 2010 at our School Affairs Office (address given below).
* Application forms, including the Certificate of Health, which can be downloaded from our homepage (see below)
* Official document verifying nationality
* Certificates: Bachelor's and Master's Degrees (or equivalents)
* Official academic records: Undergraduate and graduate levels
* Recommendation letters: Dean of the graduate school and supervisor (undergraduate and/or graduate) and head of the employing organization (if currently working)
* Research plan / List of scientific publications / Brief description of academic achievements
* A copy of Master's Thesis (or equivalent)
* A copy of an official GRE (General test), TOEFL or TOEIC test score, taken within the last 24 months

TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION
Each applicant should contact his/her prospective supervisor at Graduate School of Energy Science Kyoto University before applying.

NOTIFICATION OF DECISION
The applicants will be informed of the result of the 1st stage selection by Kyoto University by around the end of March, 2011. The selected applicants will then be recommended to the Japanese Government as applicants for the scholarship. Applicants will be informed of the final result by around the end of April, 2011.

CORRESPONDENCE
Any inquiry can be accepted at
School Affairs Office
The Graduate School of Energy Science, Kyoto University
Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
E-mail: ic-energy@adm.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Fax: +81-75-753-4745

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35 Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Physics at INFN, Italy

POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR NON ITALIAN CITIZENS
IN THE FOLLOWING RESEARCH AREAS
THEORETICAL PHYSICS (N. 15)
EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS (N. 20)

The INFN Fellowship Programme 2010/2011 offers 35 (thirtyfive) positions for non Italian citizens for research activity in theoretical (n. 15) or experimental physics (n. 20).

Fellowships are intended for young post-graduates who are under 35 years of age by November 15, 2010.

Each fellowship, initially, is granted for one year and then, may be extended for a second year.

The annual gross salary is EURO 28.000,00.

Round trip travel expenses from home country to the INFN Section or Laboratory will be reimbursed, also lunch tickets will be provided for working days.

Candidates should choose at least two of the following INFN sites, indicating their order of preference.

- INFN Laboratories:
Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati (Roma), Laboratori Nazionali del Gran Sasso (L'Aquila), Laboratori Nazionali di Legnaro (Padova), Laboratori Nazionali del Sud (Catania);

- INFN Sections in the universities of:
Bari, Bologna, Cagliari, Catania, Ferrara, Firenze, Genova, Lecce, Milano, Milano Bicocca, Napoli, Padova, Pavia, Perugia, Pisa, Roma La Sapienza, Roma Tor Vergata, Roma Tre, Torino, Trieste.

The research programs, must be focused on the research fields of the Section or Laboratory selected (http://www.infn.it).

Applications, in electronic form, must be sent to INFN no later than November 15, 2010.

To register, candidates must use the website http://www.ac.infn.it/personale/fellowships/

The application form requires:
statement of research interests;
curriculum vitae;
three reference letters (specifyng name, surname and e-mail of each referee).
Theoretical fellowships must start from september to december 2011. Requests for starting earlier accepted.

Experimental fellowships must start no later than april 2011. Requests to posticipate
accepted.

ISTITUTO NAZIONALE DI FISICA NUCLEARE
IL PRESIDENTE
(Prof. Roberto Petronzio)

http://www.infn.it/job/index.php?tipo=Borsa
http://www.ac.infn.it/personale/fellowships

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93 PhD positions at University of Siena, Italy

UNIVERSITY OF SIENA
DOCTORAL SCHOOLS ACADEMIC YEAR 2010/2011

The University of Siena has set up a number of Doctoral Schools for the academic year 2010/2011.

Admission requirements for each school are specified in the relevant regulations for participation.

General information is given below.

Dottorato di ricerca a.a. 2010/2011
Ciclo XXVI

Elenco bandi

Bando Scadenza 26 luglio 2010 ore 13
Bando Scadenza 28 luglio 2010 ore 13

http://dottorati.unisi.it/bandi/bandi26.asp

http://dottorati.unisi.it/bandi/bando_traduzione_xxvi_giugno.pdf

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28 PhD positions in Science, Scuola Normale, Italy

Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa, Italy

06/24/2010
Doctorate (Phd) Faculty Of Sciences. Second Competition Session - Academic Year 2010-2011

Art.1 The second session of the Competition for the assignment of the remaining twenty-eight PhD scholarships for the Faculty of Sciences is now open. The application deadline is 20 September 2010, and the positions available are:

5 places in Molecular Biophysics in partnership with the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT);
4 places in Chemistry;
5 places in Physics;
3 places in Condensed Matter Physics in partnership with the Silvio Tronchetti Provera Foundation and the Region of Tuscany;
4 places in Mathematics;
3 places in Mathematics for Industrial Technologies and Finance in partnership with the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) and the Region of Tuscany;
4 places in Neuroscience in partnership with the Region of Tuscany.

Art.2 Every Selection Committee shall determine the minimum number of points necessary to consider each exam as passed.

Art.3 Candidates who did not pass the oral exam in the spring session are reminded that they must expressly request of the Scuola Normale by email if they prefer - the possibility to participate in the autumn session of the Competition, acceding directly to the written and/or oral exams of that session.

Art.4 The 3rd paragraph of Art.3 (GRE Test) of the Regulations for the Announcement of Competition dated 3 February 2010 is integrated as follows:
f) PhD in Molecular Biophysics: GRE Subject Test: Physics, Chemistry, or Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology.

Art.5 For all other matters, the Competition Regulations issued with Scuola Normale Presidential Decree no. 76 dated 3 February 2010 remain valid. The full text can be found at:
http://www.sns.it/en/scuola/ammissione/corsodiperfezionamento/scienze/

Pisa, 24 -6-2010
THE PRESIDENT
Prof. Salvatore Settis

http://www.sns.it/en/news/storiconews/2010/giugno/II_tornatacorsuale/

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CfA: Sustainable Development at the Black Sea, Constanta, Romania, 28-29 August 2010

Call for Applications

"Sustainable Development at the Black Sea", Constanta, Romania

28-29 August 2010

Two workgroups will be held during the Conference on the following topics:

1) Geopolitics and Geo-strategy at the Black Sea
2) Sustainable Investments at the Black Sea

Applications are opened to all Romanian students and graduates from all over the world.

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=127165390652441&ref=mf

Liga Studentilor Romani din Strainatate (LSRS) www.lsrs.ro

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BA in International Relations and European Studies, in English (3 years)

Since the academic year 2010-2011, at the proposal of the Chair Jean Monnet in Euroregional Studies, the University of Oradea, the Romanian Ministry of Education and Research, set up a new specialisation: International Relations. European Studies - in English. The curriculum of this specialisation, as adapted to the requirements of the Bologna Process, consider the curricular pattern of any similar specialisation to an extent of 80%, while the other 20% includes lectures relevant to the EU regional policies in both cross-border and internal areas.

For more details see: http://www.iser.rdsor.ro/ER_studies.htm

The website: http://www.igri.ro/

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Andrónico Luksic Abaroa Fellowships for Croatia - Harvard University

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - EXECUTIVE EDUCATION FELLOWSHIPS
Deadline: 29 August (for programs September 2010 - January 2011)

As an opportunity for professional enrichment, Luksic Fellowships provide tuition grants to enable senior executives from Croatia's public sector to participate in Executive Education programs at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government (HKS).

Led by prominent Harvard faculty, Executive Education offers experienced professionals more than two dozen programs that address the most pressing issues in public leadership today. The programs involve a renowned faculty and a dynamic curriculum that focuses on practical solutions for real-world problems.

Executive programs vary in length from three days to one month. Programs include, among others: Leaders in Development: Senior Managers in Government; Driving Government Performance: Leadership Strategies That Produce Results; Innovations in Governance; Infrastructure in a Market Economy: Public-Private Partnerships in a Changing World; Public Financial Management.

For a complete list of Executive Education courses, please visit: http://ksgexecprogram.harvard.edu/

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Public sector practitioners interested in a course that takes place between September 2010 and January 2011 are eligible to apply for a Luksic Fellowship to cover the tuition. To apply:

1. Complete an application for a course via the HKS Executive Education Web site: http://ksgexecprogram.harvard.edu/
2. Forward a CV to the HKS Luksic Fellowships Selection Committee at luksic_fellowships@hks.harvard.edu, noting the specific executive course to which you applied

HKS Executive Education will inform the Luksic Fellowships Committee of the application decision. Should the candidate be accepted into an executive program, the Luksic Fellowships Selection Committee will consider his/her request for a fellowship and contact the candidate when the decision is finalized.

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The Andr€ ¦ónico Luksic Abaroa Fellowships were established in 2006 to advance Croatia's public interest by providing educational opportunities for the country's human capital at Harvard University. The Fellowships honor the life and legacy of Andrónico Luksic Abaroa, a visionary Croatian-Chilean leader and entrepreneur.

The Luksic Fellowships are based at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government (HKS). Through its dedication to promoting innovative and effective governance, HKS has set global standards in training leaders for public service since its inception in 1936.

For more information on the Luksic Fellowships program, please contact:
Luksic Fellowships for Croatia
c/o Kokkalis Program on Southeast and East-Central Europe
John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University
Telephone: +1.617.496.0175
Email luksic_fellowships@hks.harvard.edu

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Graduate Degree Fellowship - UHawaii EWC

East-West Center, University of Hawaii

The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship provides Master's and Doctoral funding for graduate students from Asia, the Pacific, and the U.S. to participate in educational and research programs at the East-West Center while pursuing graduate study at the University of Hawaii. Through East-West Center affiliation, awardees become part of a growing network of students and alumni forging the shape and substance of the world's most vibrant region.

Center fellowships are provided for degree study at the University of Hawaii and participation in the Center's international and intercultural programs. The Center and the University of Hawaii, located in a unique island setting with a distinctive multicultural heritage, offer premier resources for studies on Asia, the Pacific, and the U.S.

The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship invites applications from:

* Citizens or permanent residents of the United States
* Citizens of countries in the Pacific and Asia, including Russia

Deadline: November 1, 2010 for Fall 2011 Entry
Website: http://www.eastwestcenter.org/education/student-programs/opportunities-for-study/ewc-graduate-degree-fellowship/

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Jun 22, 2010

USA: Non-resident Scholars Program for New Undergraduate and Graduate Applicants at Chadron State College

Supporting the Chadron State College Global Scholar's Initiative, the Non-resident Scholars Program is available to encourage and reward well-qualified and highly motivated international students who are interested in residential study at a safe, student-focused American college/university.

The Non-resident Scholars Program is a scholarship equal to one half of the out-of-state tuition and is automatically awarded to all eligible new undergraduate and graduate international applicants who enroll in campus-based course.

Criteria
Entering freshman must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Ranking in upper one half of graduating high school class
- Minimum of a 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale) overall high school grade point average (GPA)
- Minimum composite ACT score of 22 or SAT score of 1530
- Undergraduate transfer students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for all previous work attempted at all colleges attended prior to their enrollment at Chadron State College.
- Graduate students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 for all previous work attempted at all colleges attended prior to their enrollment at Chadron State College.

International students who do not meet the above criteria as a new applicant may apply for the Non-resident Scholars Program after achieving a cumulative 3.0 GPA while at CSC. Students will continue to receive the scholarship as long as they maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

For more information and to apply:
www.csc.edu/extended/international/financial.csc

Contact:
Carl Cousin
International Student Coordinator
Chadron State College
Office phone - (308) 432-6496
Fax - (308) 432-6473
Email: ccousin@csc. edu

Chadron State College on
Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chadron-NE/Chadron-State-College/62571046069
www.youtube.com/chadronstatecollege

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International Conference “Energy Markets: Antitrust Law and Security of Supply”, Bucharest, Romania - 1-5 September 2010

Are you interested in finding out more about Energy Law?

Do you want to learn about the legal problems of this domain and how to solve energy contracts issues?

Are you curious about the EU’s role in regulating the energetic sector?

The International Conference "Energy Markets: Antitrust Law and Security of Supply” will deal with precisely these issues.

In the context of energy disputes involving private or state owned companies as suppliers and countries as clients, arbitration and litigation between the two has received more and more interest and concern.

Increase your understanding of this domain by participating at this conference and learning more about a new and promising field of law: Energy Law.

The academic program will consist out of lectures held by practitioners in this domain from law firms, international organizations related to energy as well as other specialists.

Here are some of the topics: Security of Supply of Natural Gas and Electricity, External Energy Relations and Transnational Cooperation, Energy Transport and Supply : Crossborder Private Law Issues.

The fees range from 120 EUROS ELSA favored (5 nights’ stay + full board) to 140 EUROS non-student.

The conference will take place between 1st – 5th of September 2010 in Bucharest.

Visit www.energylaw.elsa.ro for more details!

Registration deadline is 30th of June. Two weeks left! Hurry up and apply now!

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CfP: Workshop on Language, Literacy, and the Social Construction of Authority in Islamic Societies, Stanford University, March 3-4, 2011

(Abstract Submission Deadline: 09/01/2010)

The Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies at Stanford University invites submission of paper abstracts for a workshop on Language, Literacy, and the Social Construction of Authority in Islamic Societies. The workshop will take place on March 3-4 2011 in Stanford (California, USA) and is a joint project of the Abbasi Program and the Middle East –Mediterranean Studies Program at Sciences Po in Paris. Travel and lodging arrangements for the workshop participants will be provided.

The workshop will focus on the processes underlying the social construction of authority in Islamic societies and the way those processes have been affected by issues of language and the development of literacy from 17th century and onwards in the context of peripheries as well as the core regions (specifically, West Africa, the Caucasus, South Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East). Particular topics of interest include but are not limited to:

- issues concerning print, manuscript and oral tradition
- rise of new media (such as internet) and language
- the ulama's retention of authority through reassertion or, in some cases, reinvention of their relationships to classical discourses
- the emergence of new spheres of religious authority beyond the ulama, and how this is related to evolutions in language and literacy
- the production of Modern Standard Arabic out of classical literary Arabic and its relationship to rise in literacy and consequent devolution of religious authority
- the politics of languages of education in West Africa, between Arabic and vernaculars
- the fate of Arabic as a the universal Islamic language more generally across various regions
- the rise of English, French, and Russian as authoritative languages of Muslim discourse in colonial and post-colonial settings
- the development of Urdu as the lingua franca of Muslim communication in India and its relationship to reformist madrasas in north India
- relationships between nationalisms, languages, and universal versus local religious communities

Please submit a brief abstract (not to exceed 300 words) by September 1st 2010 via the online secure form available at http://www.stanford.edu/dept/islamic_studies/socconst.fb . The abstract should specify the proposed paper topic, major argument(s) of the paper and the methodology used. Participants will be notified by September 30th 2010. Complete papers are to be submitted by January 14th 2011.

A copy of this CfP is available online at http://islamicstudies.stanford.edu/CfP0311.pdf . For questions, please contact Dr. Burcak Keskin-Kozat at burcak@stanford.edu

Contact:
Dr. Burcak Keskin-Kozat, Associate Director
The Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies
Division of International, Comparative and Area Studies
Stanford University
Email: burcak@stanford.edu
Website: http://islamicstudies.stanford.edu

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CfP: Treatises and Documents - Journal of Ethnic Studies, December 2, 2010

The Treatises and Documents - the Journal of Ethnic Studies welcomes the submission of scientific articles for the next issue of the journal in December 2010. The Journal is published since 1960 by Institute for Ethnic Studies in Ljubljana (Slovenia), established in 1925 and nowadays the oldest institute for minority issues in Europe.

The editorial board welcomes the submission of articles in the field of ethnic and minority studies, especially on racial and ethnic relations, ethnic identity, nationalism, xenophobia, protection of (ethnic, national, linguistic, religious, and other) minorities, migration, multiculturalism and related subjects. The journal is particularly interested in discussions regarding ethnic and minority issues in the
so-called Alpine-Adriatic- Panonnian area and all comparative studies, which include only partially or as a whole - this geographic area. This area comprises the Alpine arc, hinterland of the eastern Adriatic and Panonnian Basin. More technically, this area includes the following countries: Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Italy, Germany (especially the southern part), Hungary,
Kosovo, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia. Also Macedonia and Bulgaria might be interesting cases.

About the journal:
http://www.inv.si/Dokumenti/dokumenti.aspx?iddoc=115&idmenu1=181&lang=eng

Guidelines for contributors:
http://www.inv.si/Dokumenti/dokumenti.aspx?iddoc=115&idmenu1=181&lang=eng

Deadline for submission: September 1, 2010. Articles should be submitted
to editortd@guest. arnes.si.

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Vacant positions for PhD researchers in statistics at Department of Mathematics of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

At the Statistics Section of the Department of Mathematics of the Katholieke
Universiteit Leuven there are vacancies for two Ph.D. positions. The candidates
work towards a PhD degree in Sciences, orientation Statistics. Suitable candidates
have a very strong interest in statistics (in all its aspects: theory, applications, implementation). The applicants are offered a stimulating working environment and
will be part of a very dynamic group of researchers conducting research on a high
international level.

There are two positions available:

PhD researcher in non-parametric and semi-parametrics statistics. Among recent research topics covered by the team are, for example: flexible modeling of functions via local polynomial fitting, splines or other regularization techniques, modeling dependencies via copulas and the development of methods for statistical inference, testing procedures and the selection of smoothing parameters, variable selection in additive models and varying coefficient models. For more information, contact Prof. I. Gijbels (irene.gijbels@ wis.kuleuven. be; Tel: +32-(0)16-322018) .

PhD researcher in robust and computational statistics.
Examples of research on this topic can be found at http://wis.kuleuven.be/stat/robust

For more information, contact Prof. P. Rousseeuw (peter.rousseeuw@ wis.kuleuven. be)
or Prof. M. Hubert (mia.hubert@wis. kuleuven. be; Tel: +32-(0)16-322023) .

These research positions also require teaching duties (up to 4 hours weekly).

The candidates are expected to learn Dutch within two years. The position starts
September 1, 2010 (or later). The contract is for two years with a possible extension
for another two years (after positive evaluation).

The deadline for application is May 29, 2010 (or later, until the positions are
filled).

Online application via: http://phd.kuleuven .be/set (and further clicking on Depart-
ment of Mathematics, and Section of Statistics).

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MS/PhD scholarships at SEARCA

The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) was established by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) in 1966 primarily "to provide to the participating countries high quality graduate study in agriculture; promote, undertake, and coordinate research programs related to the needs and problems of the Southeast Asian region; and disseminate the findings of agricultural research and experimentation. " The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) invites applications for its graduate scholarship (MS and PhD) in agriculture and related fields (including biological sciences, social sciences, economics and statistics, forestry and fisheries, environmental sciences, agro-industrial technology and engineering, biochemistry, and development management).

PhD Research Scholarship
Launched in November 2005, the SEARCA PhD Research Scholarship provides financial support to a limited number of qualified PhD students whose researches are relevant to the priority thrusts of SEARCA.

This scholarship program aims to:

1. Provide PhD students the opportunity to use the resources and facilities available at SEARCA and its network of universities for their research;

2. Produce quality research papers for publication; and

3. Enable them to work with SEARCA's R&D personnel on mutually identified areas of concerns/interests in agriculture and rural development.

Eligibility for the Grant
Any graduate student who is a citizen of any SEAMEO member country and pursuing a PhD in agriculture or related sciences from any university in the world is eligible to apply for the scholarship.

The applicant must have already completed his/her course work with an approved dissertation proposal and is ready to conduct the dissertation research.The applicant’s research must focus on any of SEARCA’s priority thrusts under the broad themes of natural resource management and promotion of agricultural competitiveness.

Application Requirements

* Filled out Application Form (see below);
* Letter of application for the research scholarship;
* Recommendation letter from the Dean of Graduate School of the university where the student is pursuing his/her degree program;
* Dissertation research outline/proposal approved by the Advisory Committee and Dean of Graduate School;
* Budgetary requirement for the entire research duly attested and recommended by the major adviser and Dean of Graduate School;
* Certified transcript of academic records for all courses taken at the PhD level;
* Curriculum vitae;
* Letter from the student certifying that he/she is not receiving any other research grant from any other institution. If partial funding has been obtained from other sources, a certification from the funding agency indicating the amount of grant and the items in the research that are covered by the grant; and
* Research timetable indicating the activities involved in the research, the expected date of defense and expected date of seminar paper presentation.

Application deadlines are 1 April and 1 September.

Applications should be addressed to:
Dr. Editha C. Cedicol, Manager of Graduate Scholarship Department, SEARCA, Los Baños 4031 Laguna, Philippines
PhD Research Scholarship
* SEARCA PhD Research Scholarship application form
* PhD Research Scholarship Invitation for Applications

MS/PhD Scholarships
Its people are Southeast Asia’s most potent force for progress. Hence, agricultural human resource development has been SEARCA’s primary goal since its establishment. SEARCA is one of the "centers of excellence" established by SEAMEO. As such, SEARCA assists SEAMEO member countries in producing highly trained human resources in agriculture and related sciences to accelerate agricultural and rural development in Southeast Asia.

Two of SEARCA's activities that carry out this mandate are the Graduate Study Program and the University Consortium. Both activities are handled by the Graduate Scholarship Department (GSD).

This degree scholarship was initiated in academic year 1968-69 and aims to ensure the relevance and responsiveness of Southeast Asia's agricultural scientists and professionals to global sustainable development issues.

The program provides support for advanced studies leading to the MS and PhD degrees in agriculture, forestry, and related fields. Thus, SEARCA aims to prepare grantees for positions of leadership in developing economies of SEAMEO member countries.

Applicants may also view information on benefits and privileges of scholars, places of study, application procedures, where to apply, recruitment procedures, and conditions of the grant.

Benefits and Privileges
The SEARCA scholarship offers the following benefits and privileges:
Financial Support covers stipend, tuition, international and domestic travel allowances, thesis/dissertation support, book allowance, and health insurance. The domestic travel allowance is sometimes allowed to support registration fees in training courses/seminars/ workshops.

Discounted Accommodation. Scholars are encouraged to stay at the SEARCA Residence Hotel (SRH) to meet other graduate students of different nationalities. Scholars who bring their families with them can stay in SEARCA apartments, also at subsidized rental fee.

Assistance with Student Visa Processing. The Center takes care of processing the extension of its scholars' student visas for the duration of their scholarship.

Computer Purchase Loan. This is given to scholars without interest and payable to the Center in a specified number of months through automatic stipend deduction.

In-house and Other Training Courses or Seminars. Scholars may avail of these training courses upon request, especially in fields related to their studies. Official functions like the weekly SEARCA Agriculture and Development Seminar Series are also open to them. They are, therefore, exposed to exchange of ideas outside their classrooms.

Use of SEARCA Facilities. Facilities open to SEARCA scholars are the Center’s Library and Email Room. Scholars studying at UPLB are given free SEARCA e-mail accounts and e-mail access.

Participation in Sociocultural Activities. SEARCA scholars are introduced to the SEARCA family through orientation/ welcome party. Being part of the SEARCA family, they are invited to the Center's summer outing, sportsfest, anniversary celebration, and Christmas parties.

Counseling. Scholars who are experiencing academic difficulties and those with personal problems may seek guidance from the Graduate Scholarship Department.

Places of Study
Any of the following universities, as well as those that have institutional arrangements with SEARCA, may serve as study posts of SEARCA MS and PhD scholars:
* University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
* Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
* Kasetsart University (KU)Bangkok, Thailand
* Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB)Bogor, Indonesia
* University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD)Quezon City, Philippines
* University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV)Miag-ao, Iloilo, Philippines
* Thammasat UniversityThailand
* National University of SingaporeSingapore
* University of IndonesiaJakarta, Indonesia
* Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Five of these universities are members of the Southeast Asian University Consortium for Graduate Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources. SEARCA serves as the Secretariat of the University Consortium.

SEARCA reserves the right to make the final decision on the choice of ten scholars' study post. Therefore, applicants are required to submit to SEARCA applications for admission to the Graduate Schools of three universities in the list.
Where to Apply

Indonesia
THE HEAD Bureau for International CooperationMinistry of Education and CultureGedung C. Lantai 7Jln Jenderal SudirmanSenayan, Jakarta 10270 IndonesiaTel: (62-21) 581 665, 582 954, 584 477Fax: (62-21) 573 6870
THE MINISTER Ministry of AgricultureRoom No. 3, 5th Floor, Building C, Jl. HarsonoRagunan, Pasar MingguJakarta, IndonesiaTel: (62-21) 581 665, 582 954, 584 477Fax (62-21) 573 8181, 572 0162
THE MINISTER Ministry of Forestry and Estate CropsManggala WanabhaktiJl. Jen Gatot Subroto, Jakarta 10270 IndonesiaTel: (62-21) 573 0213, 573 0475Fax: (62-21) 573 8732

Any interested national of a SEAMEO member country may apply for scholarship. Applications may be submitted to any one of the following Ministries of his/her own country:
* Ministy of Education
* Ministry of Agriculture
* Ministry of Forestry
* Ministry of Fisheries
* Ministry of Rural Development
Application forms and information brochures on the universities that may serve as study posts of SEARCA scholars are available at these Ministries.

Each applicant is required to submit the following documents:
* SEARCA Scholarship Application Form (2 copies);
* Application forms for admission to the Graduate School of the universities where the applicant may pursue graduate studies under SEARCA scholarship;
* Official transcript of academic records of each degree completed (BS transcript for MS applicants and BS and MS transcripts for PhD applicants);
* Certification of employment;
* A two-page write-up on agricultural competitiveness or natural resource management;
* A brief description of the research that the applicant plans to conduct for thesis/dissertation . The research topic must be in line with the priority thrusts of SEARCA. (SEARCA Five-Year Plan may be viewed at http://www.searca.org/web/e_library/reports/SEARCA%208th%20Five-Year%20Plan.pdf);
* Two copies of passport-size pictures of the applicant;
* Certification from a medical doctor that the applicant is in good physical and mental health condition and is fit to undertake graduate studies;
* Official endorsement from the employer;
* Results of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): score of 550 for paper-based and 213 for computer-based) or IELTS results (6.0). The TOEFL results must be issued by Princeton, New Jersey, USA. Check the schedule and venue of TOEFL tests in your country at http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/TOEFL/tclists/BOTH_a.html or download copy of the schedule here.

Application Forms
* SEARCA - download
* UP Los Baños Graduate School (UPLB GS)
- UPLB GS Form No. 1 (Application) download
- UPLB GS Form No. 2 (Recommendation) download
- UPLB GS Form No. 3 (English Proficiency) download
* UP Diliman (UPD)
- College of Science download
- School of Economics download
* UP Visayas (UPV)
- Graduate Program in Fisheries download
- Graduate Program in Marine Affairs download
* Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) - Graduate Program download
* Kasetsart University (KU) - Graduate Program download
* Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB) - Graduate Program download
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Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) - Graduate Program download
Contact detail: gsd@agri.searca.org or ecc@agri.searca.org
More info: http://www.searca.org/web/scholarship/regular_scholarships/degree/index.html

Please quote 10 Academic Resources Daily in your application to this opportunity!