Jan 22, 2006

[AUF] - La lettre de l'université en français - Lettre numéro 25 - 19 janvier 2006

La LETTRE de l'UNIVERSITÉ en FRANÇAIS est une publication réalisée
par l'Agence universitaire de la Francophonie [AUF] :
http://www.auf.org

Problème de lecture? Elle est également disponible ici :
http://www.auf.org/docs/lettre/lettre_25.html

USA: CLIR Postdoctoral Fellowship in Scholarly Information

CLIR Postdoctoral Fellowship in Scholarly Information Resources 2006

The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) is pleased to announce the 2006 Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Scholarly Information Resources for Humanists. Now in its third year, the fellowship provides new scholars in the humanities a unique opportunity to develop expertise in the new forms of scholarly research and the information resources that support them, both traditional and digital, that are challenging research institutions. The program offers fellowships to individuals who have earned their Ph.D.s in disciplines in the humanities within the past five years (or who will earn them before starting the program) and who believe that there are opportunities to develop meaningful linkages between disciplinary scholarship, libraries, archives, and evolving digital tools. All
fields in the humanities will be considered; Fellows must be in residence at a
sponsoring institution for the duration of the fellowship.

The CLIR Fellowship Program is designed to give the best recent Ph.D. recipients in the humanities a unique opportunity to develop as information professionals and scholars. Fellows are placed at different institutions, each with specific goals and projects for the participants. Fellows are afforded the opportunity to participate in the intellectual life of their institutions by working within the areas of academic librarianship; archives and archive management; special collections; curricular development; teaching and learning support (techno-pedagogy); and digital resource production and use. In addition, Fellows contribute to the development
of the CLIR Program by participating in an intensive summer seminar; sharing
work-in-progress through electronic portfolios; meeting regularly in virtual
seminars with leading figures in the fields of librarianship, the humanities, and other related areas. Previous Fellows have gone on to launch careers in libraries, archives and special collections; consulting and writing; digital resource management; pedagogy support; and university faculty positions. A few of the Fellows have decided to pursue additional degrees in Library and Information Sciences and/or Technology.

Fellowships of one to two years in length will be awarded. The fellowship will pay a salary plus benefits at one of the collaborating research libraries, each of which will serve as a fellowship sponsor. The fellowship includes an intensive seminar designed to challenge participants to think broadly about the changes under way in research methodologies, the creation of new scholarly resources, and the demands
these changes place on critical academic institutions such as universities, libraries and archives. CLIR believes that the deep subject knowledge PhDs offer, combined with their experiences in the classroom and with research trends, can be invaluable to the development of pedagogically-sound scholarly resources. While libraries are increasingly hiring IT specialists to complement the traditional work performed by librarians, they are also becoming aware of the need to hire advanced scholar-professionals whose abilities span the areas of subject specialization, pedagogy, technology, and new media research. Scholars pursuing innovative career paths in universities, libraries, archives, and special collections can play a
crucial role in shaping the future of scholarly resource management and use
across academe, and the fellowship provides hands-on experience and theoretical foundations in the traditional and emerging approaches to scholarship creation and stewardship.

Participant Eligibility

At this time, this program is limited to scholars in the humanities. For the
fields included in the humanities, we have adopted the definition used by NEH:

According to the 1965 National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act, "The term 'humanities' includes, but is not limited to, the study of the following: language, both modern and classical; linguistics; literature; history; jurisprudence; philosophy; archaeology; comparative religion; ethics; the history, criticism and theory of the arts; those aspects of social sciences which have humanistic content and employ humanistic methods; and the study and application of the humanities to the human environment with particular attention to reflecting our diverse heritage, traditions, and history and to the relevance of the humanities to the current conditions of national life."

The applicant must have received a Ph.D. in a humanities discipline no more than five years before applying (i.e., after February 24, 2001); if a Ph.D. has not yet been received, all work toward the degree (including dissertation defense and final dissertation editing) must be completed before starting the fellowship.

Program Timeline

Applications and all accompanying information must be sent to CLIR, postmarked no later than February 24, 2006.

Applicants will be notified of their status in April.

The seminar will be held in the summer of 2006 at Bryn Mawr College. The fellowship will begin mid-summer (dates will vary somewhat by institution).

Website: http://www.clir.org/fellowships/postdoc/postdoc.html

Source: http://www.eastchance.com/anunt.asp?q=67,us,sch

NEMECKO, EU: Doctoral Scholarships at Institute for Labour Law

Institute for Labour Law and Industrial Relations in the European Community Trier, Germany

Universität Trier offers four doctoral scholarships at the Institute for Labour Law and Industrial Relations in the European Community (IAAEG), located at the University of Trier, starting April 1, 2006. Highly qualified students are encouraged to apply for the scholarships, which can last for a maximum of three years. The stipends will be above average (no teaching obligation).

The concept of the programme is the interdisciplinary analysis of labour market institutions from the economic, legal, and comparative perspectives. It focuses especially on the design of efficient labour market institutions and the implementation of appropriate policies in (multinational) companies, employer and worker organisations, national or regional governments, and the institutions of the European Union. Doctoral students will take part in an excellence course curriculum which serves in a theoretical as well as in a methodological way as preparation for the dissertation project.

Applicants should hold an exceptional Master Degree or equivalent in Law, Economics, or Management or another social science. Apart from English (TOEFL is needed) we expect proficiency in another European language. An international background in education or an LL.M as well as the GRE will be considered to the applicant’s advantage. Applicants should not have exceeded the age of 28.

Please send your application to: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Dieter Sadowski, IAAEG, University of Trier – Campus II, D-54286 Trier, Germany by January 31, 2006.
Applicants are requested to send only copies without folder as the documents cannot be returned.

For application you will need the following:

1. Motivation letter Please motivate your application for a scholarship in this programme. Consider especially your previous academic career and the topic of the centre. The length of the letter should not exceed two pages.

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Certificates GRE, TOEFL. Please hand in copies of all schooling and studying certificates. If you have not completed your studies add a preliminary, but officially acknowledged, documentation of your grades.

4. 2 Letters of Recommendation Please hand in two letters of recommendation.

Website: www.iaaeg.de

Source: http://www.eastchance.com/anunt.asp?q=66,eu,sch

USA: Harvard Summer School

A challenging and rewarding Ivy League university experience awaits students at the Harvard Summer School. As part of America's oldest and most prestigious university, the Harvard Summer School offers open admission in several hundred day and evening liberal arts courses, in addition to English language programs for non-native speakers (see the Institute for English Language Programs), a selective college-level program for secondary school students (see the Secondary School Program), opportunities for study abroad, and many events and extracurricular activities. Students have access to a distinguished faculty, well-equipped labs, exceptional museums, and the largest university library system in the world. Harvard Summer School students of many ages from all areas of the United States and more than 90
countries live and learn together as they satisfy their intellectual curiosities, earn college credit, and explore Harvard University.

Source: http://www.summer.harvard.edu/

GRUZIE: Konference "The Role of Young Economists of Eastern

Iv. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
Faculty of economics and business
TBILISI STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' UNION
"The Role of Young Economists of Eastern and Central Europe in Economic Development"

Non-governmental organization - Students Union of Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University with the sponsorship of Georgian private companies and organizations organizes an international conference-work shop "The Role of Young Economists of Eastern and Central Europe in Economic Development". Conference organizers invite students, young scientists and business executives from Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Baltic Countries, South Caucasus, Eastern, Central and South European
countries. Conference Dates are 23rd -27th February 2006.

The idea behind the conference is building community connections between the young economists and practitioners who will possess the levers of ruling their own countries and they will be key policymakers in future. We do believe that the basis of economic and trade relations between nations is primarily based on personal contacts. The conference will bring closer the relevant communities and lay the fundaments of future economic cooperation. Besides, these communities will exchange their ideas and unique knowledge in their relevant fields. We believe that this conference will have instant short-term effects as well long-term, sustainable outcome for our country's economic development. The conference will open in Tbilisi and on 25th it will continue in Borjomi-Likani governmental residence, every day after meetings there will be intercultural evenings.

Conference Topics
1) Development of small and medium sized business in Eastern European Countries;
2) The role of small nations in the global processes of economic security of
countries;
3) The concept of sustainable development in the globalizing world;
4) Unemployment * the main social economic problem in EEC;
5) Foreign Investment and problems of attracting financial capital to EEC;
6) Financial Services Market;
7) The role of regional organizations in the globalizing world;
8) Development prospects of tourism industry in EEC;
9) The role of the WTO in EEC economies;
10) The essence of economic diplomacy and its role in international economic
cooperation;
11) Developing countries` trade policy in agricultural products;
12) International migration of labor resources;
13) The geopolitical analysis of the EU economy;
14) Globalization technologies (informational, computer etc);
15) Distinctive characteristics of Georgia's integration into the global system;
16) The impact of scientific-technological progress on global processes;
17) Globalization of markets and market technologies;
18) Political, economic, social and ecological problems in EEC.

Language:
English and Russian

Financial arrangements:
Organizers of the conference will offer participants accommodation and food.
Visa and travel expenses of the participants will not be covered.

Application:
If interested please request the application form by e-mailing to:
tsu_students_union@yahoo.com

Deadlines:
1) Registration is 27th January 2006.
2) Sending Papers * 15th February 2006

Contact information:
Students Union of Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
E-mail: tsu_students_union@yahoo.com
Sergo Lomidze: +99599 744872
Tengiz LomitaShvili: +99593 369361
Nata Murtskhvaladze: +99599 971495
Giorgi Karashvili: +99599 167213

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Jan 19, 2006

USA: Geraldine R. Dodge Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Geraldine R. Dodge Post-Doctoral Fellowship

The Rutgers Institute on Ethnicity, Culture, and the Modern Experience seeks a recent Ph.D. in the humanities or social sciences to serve as the fifth Geraldine R. Dodge Fellow at the Institute during academic year 2006-2007. Located in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers-Newark, the Institute is an interdisciplinary program that sponsors scholarly programming for the general public, encourages interracial and multi-cultural understanding, and serves as a hub for the promotion of research and collegial discussion on the social construction of ethnicity and race in modern societies.

The Dodge Fellow will provide administrative and programmatic assistance in the development of the Institute^s short and long-range initiatives in public scholarship, particularly its efforts to bring prominent scholars into the public sphere and promote Rutgers^ humanitarian service to community based organizations.

Current Institute programs include:

• The annual Marion Thompson Wright Lecture, held during Black History Month on the Rutgers-Newark campus for the past 23 years
• On-campus programs that inform and stimulate discourse on race and ethnicity, including an on-going faculty colloquium
• Community-based lectures and forums Such as City Children and their Cultures and The Gustav Heningburg Civic Fellows that enhance the cultural literacy of local citizens of Metropolitan Newark.

The Dodge Fellow will be expected to make contributions to the new scholarship on race and ethnicity and to share her or his work with local communities.

This post-doctoral fellowship has been supported by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation which "seeks to be an enabler, backing persons, ideas, and institutions who serve a purpose that transcends self-interest and may contribute to sustain human society and the environment which sustains it."

Qualifications include an earned Ph.D., an interest in public scholarship, an ability to work across academic disciplines, and an active engagement in
scholarship deserving of publication.

The post-doctoral fellowship is for the academic year 2006-2007, with a possible renewal for a second year. Fellows will receive an annual salary of $40,000*, and a modest stipend for research materials and/or related conference travel. Rutgers University also offers liberal personal benefits, including comprehensive medical and dental plans. An office, computer, and access to University resources are available.

Please direct any email inquiries to the Institute Assistant Program Coordinator, c/o Mhris@andromeda.rutgers.edu

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, and three letters of
recommendation by February 15, 2006 to:

Dr. Clement Alexander Price, Director
Rutgers Institute on Ethnicity, Culture, and the Modern Experience
c/o Marisa Henriques
Rutgers University
175 University Ave. Rm 337
Newark, NJ 07102

Website:
http://65.36.189.169/iecme/index.cfm?section=events&fuse=main&id=27

Source: http://www.eastchance.com/anunt.asp?q=66,us,sch

USA: IES-ED Scholarship

Every year IES offers two $2,000 scholarships to F-1 students coming to the United States to pursue an academic degree or English Language program.

The winner of this scholarship must meet the following conditions:
• Submit a Scholarship Application Form through the IES site
• Student must be on an F-1 (student) visa
• Apply and be admitted to an IES Member Institution

The Scholarship Application Form form must be submitted by the deadline indicated below.

Deadline for the Fall Semester: March 31
Deadline for the Spring Semester: October 31

Source: http://www.ies-ed.com/

SVYCARSKO: Scholarships for Masters Programmes in

Scholarships for Masters Programmes in International Relations Graduate Institute of International Studies, Geneva, Switzerland

The Graduate Institute of International Studies is pleased to announce the availability of a limited number of scholarships in connection with the launch of two new Masters programmes in International Relations from October 2006.

Master in International Studies (MIS)

The Master in International Studies (MIS) is a two-year programme that will replace the current Institute DEA programme as of October 2006. It is designed for students wishing to develop expertise in one of the disciplines of the Institute (International Economics, International History and Politics, International Law, Political Science). The programme prepares students for doctoral studies, research and careers requiring strong professional skills in the public and private sectors. The degree specifies the discipline of specialization.

The curriculum involves intensive training at an advanced level in the main
discipline in specialized courses and seminars, writing a master’s thesis, as well as some familiarization with at least one other discipline. Students are also offered the opportunity to focus their studies on international policy issues in which the Institute has developed a strong competence given its location and the profile of its faculty.

Master in International Affairs (MIA)

The Master in International Affairs (MIA) is an innovative two-year programme designed to prepare students for an international career in the public, non-profit and private sectors. The curriculum is primarily designed for students with a Bachelor’s degree in one of the four disciplines of the Institute and provides them with a unique opportunity to develop an inter-disciplinary approach to international issues.

The curriculum combines a theoretical preparation in economics, history, law and political science, courses, three areas of concentration (global and regional integration, security and conflict management as well as global society), interdisciplinary seminars and electives. The curriculum also emphasizes the development of the technical skills necessary for effective analysis and decision making (quantitative methods but also negotiation and project management) and encourages internships during the course of study.

Website: http://hei.unige.ch/adm/aide.html

Source: http://www.eastchance.com/anunt.asp?q=67,eu,sch

USA: Stipendium pro Vanderbilt MBA pro evropske studenty

Vanderbilt MBA Diversity Scholarships - European Citizenship

Not only is the Vanderbilt Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs one of the top graduate business programs in the United States, Nashville was also rated the #1 friendliest city in America by Travel and Leisure magazine in 2005 and is one of the most affordable metro areas to live in the US.

Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Business also offers designated scholarships to our merit-based scholarships that may be of interest to applicants of the Vanderbilt MBA program for a citizen of a European country. Individuals who meet the criteria are automatically considered in an effort to further enhance the educational experience of all students by continuing to increase the diversity in the student body.

We offer up to two scholarships ranging from $18,000 to full tuition awarded to a citizen of European country based on the degree to which the individual demonstrated how he/she can enhance the learning experience of other students in the Vanderbilt MBA program.

For more information about the program, admission procedures and scholarships please visit http://www.owen.vanderbilt.edu/ or contact

Vanderbilt MBA
401 21st Avenue South - Nashville, TN 37203
admissions@owen.vanderbilt.edu
615.322.6469

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Jan 18, 2006

Prague, Czech Republic, April 2 - 9, 2006, Early Bird Application Deadline: February 1, 2006, Final Deadline: February 15, 2006

European Spring Institute 2006 on the Future of Europe: Lobbying in Brussels When: April 2 - 9
Where: Prague
Why:
to exchange your ideas with academics and experts on the EU policymaking
to study the EU: today and tomorrow - gain your own experience by visiting one of the new EU member states
to explore Prague - one of the most beautiful cultural and historical capitals in Central Europe
to enjoy having fun together with your new friends - students of the ESI2006!

Application Procedure
Although there are application deadlines, the students are accepted on on-going basis. In order to allow time to review carefully all student application materials by the ESI staff, the e-mail notifying of the application status to the European Spring Institute 2006 will be send to the applicants approximately within seven days after the application is received.
Applications received by the early bird application deadline of February 1, 2006 will receive preference in admission and scholarship decisions. Note, that the final application deadline is February 15, 2006. Late applications might be considered. However, late applicants run the risk of finding the program full.
All students will be informed about the admissions decision by February 15, 2006.
Participants will be selected according to the following three criteria:
Educational Background (Year, Grade Point Average and Area of Study)
Statement of Purpose
Level of English (if applicable)

Approximately 30 students will be admitted to every program of the Institute. We intend to restrict the class size, which will ensure the interactive courses and discussions. There is also an aim to create a student body which will be truly international.
Students must be currently enrolled in a college or university. The Institute admits both undergraduate and graduate level students.
Priority will be given to students with at least some academic background in European Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Sociology, History or Economics. Nevertheless, students of other academic backgrounds, but with strongly demonstrated interest in EU affairs will be considered on equal basis.
Students admitted to the ESI are expected to participate fully in the program, attending all classes, lectures and social events
http://www.cpvp.cz/esi/application_procedure.html

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European Spring Institute 2006 (ESI 2006)

Center for Public Policy, Prague, Czech Republic is pleased to announce the successful completion of European Spring/Summer Institute on the Future of Europe 2005 and would like to thank you for your help when disseminating the information about the Institute. Thanks to you, we have received a large number of applications from students all over the world and were glad to welcome a group of 74 outstanding students in Prague. (Please refer to Spring 2005/Summer 2005 on http://www.cpvp.cz/esi/)
We are now starting up to organize the European Spring Institute 2006 and contacting you once again with the information, which might be of interest to you, your colleagues and students. We would greatly appreciate, if you could forward this message to the interested persons and help us in recruiting students to apply for the Institute.
European Spring Institute 2006 (ESI 2006) on
The Future of Europe: Lobbying in Brussels
The Prague's Centre for Public Policy (Centrum pro verejnou politiku - CPVP) is honored to invite students to the European Spring Institute, ESI 2006.
Where: Prague, Czech Republic
When: April 2-9
Who: The founders of the European Spring/Summer Institute 2004 (ESI2004) have teamed up with the Prague's Centre for Public Policy (Centrum pro verejnou politiku - CPVP) and INstrategy - Institute for European and National Strategies, to organize the third European Spring Institute 2006 (ESI 2006).
What is it about: The European Spring Institute 2006 is an eight-day academic program designed to bring together 30 undergraduate and graduate students of various nationalities and academic backgrounds from the USA, Eastern and Western Europe to enjoy their spring holidays in the unique academic and cultural environment.
Why: The aim of the program is to provide students with an opportunity to deepen their own expertise, thereby enhancing their knowledge of the EU politics and exchanging their ideas with academics, EU policy practitioners and fellow students from different cultural environment. The spring program combines intensive academic courses with cultural, social, and recreational opportunities.
We invite you to visit our website http://www.cpvp.cz/esi/ to discover all the details about the ESI 2006. The website contains updated information about the Institute, application process and on-line application.
We also suggest students to submit their applications by the Early Bird Application Deadline of February 1, 2006. The Final Deadline is February 15, 2006.
Should you have any questions regarding the Institute or application process, please do not hesitate to contact us:
European Spring Institute 2006
Centrum pro verejnou politiku
Vyjezdova 510
190 11 Prague 9
Czech Republic
Tel: +420 737 679 605
Fax: +420 281 930 584
www: http://www.cpvp.cz/esi/
E-mail: esi@cpvp.cz
We are looking forward to your application!!!
Best regards,
Egle Havrdova, PhD
ESI Coordinator

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Study Climate Science and Policy at Columbia University

Study Climate Science and Policy at Columbia University

The twelve-month Master's Program in Climate and Society trains professionals and academics to understand climate scienc and policy and to manage climate risk.

Advances in climate modeling and prediction - with regard to both climate variability (El Nino) and longer-term climate change - have changed the landscape of human knowledge. For drought-stricken farmers of the developing world, for shantytown dwellers at the mercy of hurricanes and mud slides, for governments trying to make the most of limited resources as they strive for development, and
for multibillion dollar insurance, energy, transportation, and food corporations, this new scientific knowledge can offer better ways to respond to the problems and opportunities created by a varying climate. But decision makers must understand how to make effective use of this new knowledge.

Consequently, an acute need exists for professionals who understand the links between climate and society and who can to understand and manage climate risk. However, this is not easy to do. Columbia University's new Masters Program in Climate Science and Policy (officially known as the M.A. Program in Climate and Society) is attempting to provide the knowledge and skills to meet this need and
its extant successes and problems yield some lessons (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/climatesociety/).

This rigorous, innovative and very interdisciplinary one-year program utilizes and builds upon leading climate, global change and sustainable development resources from across Columbia University, including: the International Research Institute for Climate Prediction, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Earth Institute, various regional institutes, and the departments of Earth & Environmental Science, Earth Engineering, Economics, International Affairs, Sociology, and Political Science. A unique set of interdisciplinary core courses, electives and research opportunities have been specially designed for the program. Topics in these courses include the dynamics of climate variability and change; climate impacts; climate-sensitive natural and human systems; managing and adapting to climate change and climate
variability; policy-making under uncertainty; national and international environmental policy; environmental economics; and research internships.

Applications are now open for entry in September 2006. The program lasts 12 months, from September 2006-August 2007, including a research or policy internship during the summer term.

Visit the program website for more informatin, updates, student news, alumni profiles, and "frequently asked questions" about the master's program.

Online application: https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=COL-GAS

To receive a printed viewbook, or to learn more, contact us: climatesociety@ei.columbia.edu

Columbia University M.A. Program in Climate and Society
554 Schermerhorn Extension
1200 Amsterdam Avenue
Mail Code 5505
New York, NY 10027, USA

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European Summer University for undergraduate students, Grenoble, France

THE SECOND EUROPEAN SUMMER UNIVERSITY

3-22 July 2006 at the University of Grenoble (Université Pierre Mendès-France)

What?

Comparative Politics, International Relations, European Studies Modules in English, with the ECTS credits

For whom?

Second, Third and Fourth year students from Europe and beyond

Teachers?

From across Europe: LSE, Lille, Essex, Grenoble, Turin, Cyprus, Tartu, Mannheim, Aarhus, Kent and more.

How?

Interactive, intensive small group seminars with practitioners as visitors. Oral and written work.

Where?

On University of Grenoble campus in the heart of the French Alps. Good student accommodation available for about €325 for the duration of the Summer University, as well as full student, library and computer facilities.

Cost?

Euro 130-350 for students from the four organising universities (Kent, Grenoble, Lille, Turin). Euro 130 - 550 fee for students from the ECPR/epsNet institutions and Euro 130-800 from other institutions. Participating institutions have some places gratis.

Support?

Partial funding from the EU and French government is gratefully acknowledged.

Info?

Try the web site for more information, application form and procedures.

http://www.epsNet.org/esu

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Capecart4development artist exchange programme in Cameroon

CAPEC is offering a series of artists exchange programmes for art students,art teachers,artists and art reseachers who would like to experience life in an African
context/city/Village/surburb/Fondom/country.The programmes which ranges from teaching arts,learning a culture,painting the environment,doing arts with children;street children,orphans, or in the hinterlands,Visits to fondoms and interaction with local artists etc is aimed at developing partnership and innovative
project,strengthening the aspect of international and national cooperation.
CAPEC would also do placement for artists with a particular focus.

Nereus Patrick CHEO
CAPECART4DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
BP 20646 Yaounde,Cameroon
Tel +237 762 89 09
Fax +237 220 90 03
Email capecam2001@yahoo.com

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Jan 16, 2006

Call for Papers: Fall 2006 Special Issue of the Anthropology of East Europe Review

Call for Papers: Fall 2006 Special Issue of the Anthropology of East Europe Review tentatively titled "Cultures of Consumerism in Postsocialist Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia."

Critical essays are being solicited for a collection that will examine various aspects of consumer culture in post-socialist countries and how they have been
transformed in the last 15 years. Possible topics include, but are not limited to: shopping, marketing and advertising, fast food, fashion, film, television,
music, print media, branding, credit cards, consumer loans, luxury goods, malls, supermarkets, discount warehouse stores, tourism, e-commerce, technology,
etc. Essays should focus on how these things emerged or were changed during the transition away from socialism and what impacts they are having on the
daily consumption practices and/or consumer preferences of citizens in the region. Papers that investigate the intersections of gender and consumerism are particularly encouraged. Papers should be no more than 10,000 words (including endnotes and references) and be sent as electronic submissions as a Microsoft Word .doc (or as an .rtf file) to:

Kristen.ghodsee@wilsoncenter.org

All papers should be received no later than February 1, 2006.

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Let go to Africa 2006 Event: Call for Volunteers & Participants (Have fun Travel and Exposure in Africa while Helping)

Dear friends, youths, families, organizations and all;

Realizing how African people suffering from Poverty, HIV/AIDS, and malaria, Kukaye Worldwide has organized the first event in iringa, Tanzania where by all groups of participants will do something for our community. The event will be in two groups:
1. Group 1 - will be on July 1-31, 2006
2. Group 2 - will be on Nov. 1-31 2006

You can choose any one of this group which is suitable for you. We are looking for volunteers, and partner organizations. We are looking for people from all professionals and backgrounds. We are looking for all people without professionals too but want to do something for African, and have fun travel in Tanzania while helping.

The event will draw people from all backgrounds and nations, from all professionals and non professionals. And during this time each and every participants will use his skills, talents, professional to do something for the community where the event will be held. In additional the participants will have opportunities for travel and exposure to see nature, tourist, minitours in Tanzania. This is the time for your family, friend, yourself, your organization, etc. to participate.

Hence:
We are officially inviting applications from all people who are interested to participate. The space are few , hurry up and book your space now!

The applications are open from all countries.

Email us for the application forms using the following emails:(space are few, apply now)

kukayehq@yahoo.com or tmtossy@yahoo.com or info@kukayeworldwide.org

Hurry up and LET GO TO AFRICA!!!!

Sincerely

Titus Tossy
Project Coordinator - Let go to Africa
Founder and President - Kukaye Worldwide - www.kukayeworldwide.org
Co-founder -National Computer Center - www.tictf.kabissa.org

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International Master in Social Policy Analysis (IMPALLA)

CALL FOR APPLICANTS - International Master in Social Policy Analysis, by Luxembourg, Leuven and Associate Institutes (IMPALLA) Academic year 2006-2007

Thanks to the political and financial support of the Prime Minister and of the Minister for Education of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg, CEPS/INSTEAD (the Centre d’Etudes de Populations, de Pauvreté et de Politiques Socio-Economiques - International Networks for Studies in Technology, Environment, Alternatives, Development) launched in 2002 IMPALLA - an advanced and innovative one-year master programme in social policy analysis.

In order to guarantee the academic standards of the IMPALLA programme, CEPS/INSTEAD has made a joint venture agreement with the University of Leuven (K.U. Leuven, Belgium) as a key partner. The IMPALLA programme leads to an advanced Master Degree issued by the K.U. Leuven where the IMPALLA students are registered as regular students. Meanwhile also the Universities of Nancy 2 (France), Tilburg (The Netherlands) and Luxembourg have become a part of the organizing network.

The IMPALLA‘s academic programme has three major objectives:
- to offer a solid theoretical foundation in comparative socio-economic policies, at the European level and beyond
- to provide a thorough training in advanced research methodology
- to give a well-founded expertise in policy evaluation

Complementary information concerning our IMPALLA programme, including the application form, can be found on our web site: http://www.impalla.ceps.lu
Application deadline is the 31st May 2006

Prof. Jos Berghman
Director of the IMPALLA programme

Nicole HEGERLE
IMPALLA Secretariat
CEPS/INSTEAD
BP 48, L-4501 DIFFERDANGE
Web | http://www.impalla.ceps.lu |
email | nicole.hegerle@ceps.lu |
phone | (+352) 58 58 55 610 |

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Jan 14, 2006

Universities in Helsinki - Summer School 2006

Universities in Helsinki wish you a warm welcome to Helsinki Summer School, an international summer university. Helsinki Summer School provides an exceptional opportunity to combine high quality learning with unforgettable summer experiences in Helsinki, the Capital of Finland.

In summer 2006 we will be offering multidisciplinary courses designed for university and college students from all over the world. The language of study is English and the credits are transferable. The 2006 course programme will be available in the beginning of the year 2006. Scholarships were offered in 2005.

http://summerschool.helsinki.fi/

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Fundamentals of Veterinary Science Summer School 2006, Cambridge University

The Fundamentals of Veterinary Science Summer School is a nine-week residential school for clinical veterinary students or new veterinary graduates. Participants are selected from the entire world-wide veterinary community: a great deal of the success of the School derives from the interaction of students with a variety of
nationalities and educational backgrounds. Participants are paid an honorarium and travel costs. In addition, accommodation is arranged and paid for by the School. In 2006 we shall run from 25th June to 26th August.

You will be selected for the Programme on the basis of past academic record and your short personal statement (<400 words) describing your motivation for participating in the Summer School. You may come from anywhere in the world providing that your veterinary and general education equips you to benefit from the course. You should be in the clinical years of veterinary training or within 3 years of graduation
from a veterinary course. A fluent command of English is essential. We accept applications either by post or email at the address indicated on the form, however your academic reference must be on paper. Entry to the Summer School is competitive. The closing date for applications is Friday 13th March 2006.

http://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/summerschool/

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Elite Summer School of the European Science Days, Austria 2006

Call for Applications: Economics of Education and Science
European Science Days Steyr/Austria, July 9-13, 2006

Each day will comprise six hours of lectures. Participants are encouraged to contribute posters for the poster sessions. Best posters will be awarded. Graduate students and post-docs in economics, political science, sociology or related fields are invited to send their applications. Deadline for application is March 31, 2006 No
fees will be charged for the Summer School. Participants will be charged a contribution of Euro 400 for the cost of lodging, meals (breakfast, coffee breaks, lunch) and social events throughout the conference.

http://www.ewts.at/ewts/en/main2/sub1/

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Summer School: Quantitative Risk Management, Lausanne, Switzerland

"Quantitative Risk Management: Concepts, Techniques and Tools"
Monday, July 10 to Friday, July 14, 2006 -- University of Lausanne, Switzerland

Language: English. Participants: Practicing actuaries as well as researchers with a good general knowledge of probability and statistics. Preregistration deadline: March 31, 2006.

http://www.saa-iss.ch/

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Byzantine Greek Summer School 2006, Queen's University Belfast

5th annual Byzantine Greek Summer School 26 June – 7 July 2006

The two-week Byzantine Greek Summer School at Queen's University Belfast, the only one of its kind in Ireland and the UK, is aimed at students who intend to do academic research in Byzantine or New Testament Studies or who simply enjoy learning a new language. It provides a basic knowledge of Byzantine and New Testament Greek, which will allow students to engage with Greek texts in the original.

http://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/InstituteofByzantineStudies/
5thAnnualByzantineGreek/SummerSchool2006/
ByzantineGreekSummerSchool2006/

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Seminar Women and Politics

Zenska infoteka is pleased to invite you to take part at the 10th annual International Seminar "Women and Politics", organized in cooperation with the Heinrich Böll Stiftung - Regional Office Sarajevo and Inter University Centre Dubrovnik. The Seminar will take place on May 18-21, 2006 at the Inter University
Centre Dubrovnik.

The topic of this year seminar is:

"Women and Politics - Ten Years After"

The period between 1996 and 2006 in Eastern Europe has been a turbulent time and a period of big political, economic, cultural changes. In 1996, the war in former Yugoslavia just ended; meanwhile, many of the countries from the former communist block have become members of the European Union, so the problems of globalisation came into focus like never before. Democracy was and still is the most common word and civil society was something like a regional catchphrase. The question is whether the social dynamics related to women's problems within the general idea of human rights have been equal to those related to the societies in general. Or, in other words: to what extent have the social and political positions of women changed, and how far has the impact of their political activism reached? During the period of the last 10 years, ®enska infoteka has been organizing the annual seminars Women and Politics, each year trying to focus on a particular important political question related to women, but which is at the same time a general political question of the period, to which we all relate as human beings. Doing so, many questions have been raised, like problems of history, politics, sexuality, art and culture, and others. Each time, this was an effort to bring certain issues again into public discussion and to try to put these problems back onto the social agenda in general. This year, the jubilee will be used as the basis for summarizing these efforts, to see if some ideas and social phenomena which we discussed several years back can stand critical analysis today. The goal of such an approach is to find out what is happening with the development of women's issues. Is it perhaps the case that all that was on the agenda (in the world of the women's/feminist movement) remained marginalized and
unrecognised, or did some changes happen? If changes did happen, what was the kind of these changes? Has this been the time of deterioration of the status of women, or
improvement, or stagnation? During last 10 years, the seminar brought up in discussion topics such as:militarization, sexuality, political theory, art, history, feminist movement, Third World feminism. We invite you to think and write about these processes in feminist movement, politics and thinking in the last ten years. The papers can focus either onregional and global levels, or on the national.

We expect participants of the seminar to prepare a research paper on the topic: women in politics and changes in gender social positions / roles. Please, send absrtacts (approx. 900 characters) of your research papers by e-mail until March 1st, 2006, when the Organizing Board of the seminar will make a selection of the papers most appropriate for this year's topic. The seminar is mostly, but not exclusively, orientated toward women feminist researches and activists from non-Western countries. Women interested in attending the seminar as active participants are encouraged to contact ®enska infoteka by phone, fax, post or e-mail at the
earliest possible convenience. Please, confirm your interest for participation, so that we can proceed with the organization of the seminar. We are looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Djurdja Knezevic
Director of Zenska infoteka

Zenska infoteka
Varsavska 16
10 000 Zagreb
Croatia
phone: 385 1 4830 557
phone/fax: 385 1 4830 552
e-mail: zinfo@zamir.net
www.zinfo.hr

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Master of Peace and Security Studies (MPS) in Hamburg 2006/07

Invitation for Tender for the Postgraduate Master´s Course “Peace and Security Studies” 2006/07 at the University of Hamburg Academic Network “Peace Research and Security Policy”

1. Principles and Goals of the Course

The postgraduate course “Master of Peace and Security Policy Studies” (M.P.S.) is conducted by the University of Hamburg in cooperation with the Institut für Friedensforschung und Sicherheitspolitik (IFSH) and other scientific institutions and partners of the network “Friedensforschung und Sicherheitspolitik” (KoFrieS). The Deutsche Stiftung Friedensforschung (DSF) offers 15 scholarships for this
course.

The M. P. S.-course is trans- and interdisciplinarily orientated. It is meant as a combination of “hands on” and classroom-based learning. The course aims at introducing highly qualified humanities and sciences graduates from German or foreign universities as well as academically qualified, experienced practitioners to problems of peace- and security-policy and to fundamental issues relating their practical application. Furthermore, the course aims at imparting methods and
insights of peace research and thus at preparing the students for work in peace-studies research and teaching or for practical work for national and international organisations, administrations, associations, and businesses (e. g. peace-keeping, monitoring, verification, development aid, mediation, arbitration, conversion, administration).

2. Admission Requirements

The course is designed for students who wish to work in the fields of peace studies or peace- and security-policy. Applicants must have 240 points ECTS (usually a four-year course in no matter what discipline) and must have achieved an honours degree at a German or foreign university. Applications showing professional interest and scientific or practical experience in fields related to problems of peace and
international security will be preferred. As both teaching and research are done in German and English, sufficient knowledge of both languages is required. Students may choose whether to complete coursework and examinations, including their master´s thesis, in the English or German language.

3. Language Skills

A good working knowledge of both German and English is required for admission. Appropriate evidence must be provided by the applicants. Concerning German language skills, the German Language Examination for Foreign Students´ Admission to University (Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang ausländischer Studierender) (DSH), the examination German as a Foreign Language, or any examination of equal value are
accepted. Concerning English language skills, the TOEFL (230 points/ 570 paper-based) (www.toefl.org), the IELTS (5.5), the Advanced C, or any examination of equal value are accepted. Applicants who are German or English native speakers are not required to prove their skills in their native language.

4. Financial Support

The DSF grants a total of 15 scholarships of € 1000,- each. The Admissions Committee decides about who will receive a scholarship. There will be no distinctions between German and foreign applicants. Interest in a scholarship should be mentioned in the letter of application. Additionally, applicants already holding a scholarship (e. g. a GAES scholarship, see www.daad.de ) may apply.

5. Detailed information about the course are found at:
http://www.ifsh.de/IFSH_english/studium/mps.htm

6. Documents in Support of an Application

1. application form (available online for download) with photo
2. curriculum vitae
3. school-leaver´s certificate qualifying for university (German “Abitur” or equivalent)
4. certifications of academic degrees and, if at hand, references from previous employers
5. certificates of language skills
6. written acknowledgement of willingness to pay on time, assuming one´s application is successful, the one-time fee of € 500,- in accordance with paragraph 27 of the Postgraduate Course Statutes
7. if wanted, statement of interest in applying for a scholarship (informally in covering letter)

Certificates and other documentary evidence must be provided in German or English. Translations must be officialy certified. Only complete documents received on time will be accepted.

7. Applications for the academic year 2006/7 must be received between December 15th, 2005 and March 15th, 2006.

Written applications to:

Kooperationsverband Friedensforschung und Sicherheitspolitik Institut für Friedensforschung und Sicherheitspolitik an der Universität Hamburg Prof. Dr. Dr. Hans J. Giessmann z. Hd. Frau Heinke Peters Falkenstein 1 D-22587 Hamburg

Please direct any inquiries to:

Dr. Patricia Schneider
Institut für Friedensforschung und Sicherheitspolitik an der Universität
Hamburg Falkenstein 1 D-22587 Hamburg tel. +49-40-866077-20
fax +49-40-8663615
www.ifsh.de
schneider@ifsh.de

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USA: Grolier Club Library Fellowships, New York

Grolier Club Library Fellowships in the History of the Book

The Grolier Club Library is pleased to announce its third annual offering of
fellowships in the history of the book. Awards of up to $2,500 are available for research in the Library's areas of strength, with emphasis on the history of antiquarian bookselling and the private collecting of books and prints in the United States, Great Britain, and Western Europe. The fellowships may be used to pay for travel, housing, and other expenses. A minimum research stay of two weeks is required, and fellows are expected to present a seminar or lecture at the Grolier Club, and submit a written report.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Grolier Club members, and students enrolled in undergraduate degree programs are not eligible, but all other interested persons are encouraged to apply. There is no application form. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a proposal, not to exceed 750 words, stating necessary length of residence, historical materials to be used, relevance of the Grolier Club Library collections to the project, a proposed budget, and two letters of recommendation.

The deadline for applications and letters of support is March 1, 2006, and
announcement of awards will be made in early May, 2006. Research terms can take place any time between June 1, 2006 and May 30, 2007, but please note that the Club is closed for the month of August.

Applications should be sent to The Fellowship Committee, The Grolier Club, at 47 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022.

THE GROLIER CLUB LIBRARY COLLECTIONS

The Grolier Club Library is a focused research collection of approximately 100,000 volumes on the art and history of the book, with particular strength in book catalogues of all types -- printed and manuscript inventories of private libraries, catalogues of antiquarian booksellers, and book auction sales. The Grolier Club Library collections of book catalogues are among the most comprehensive in the US, and have long been recognized as an important resource for collectors and scholars in book history. For further information about the Library, as well as an online catalogue of its holdings, click on the appropriate links in the menu at upper left.

Source: http://www.grolierclub.org/Library.htm

Student at Lynn University, Florida, USA

Lynn University is a private, coeducational, residential university located in the City of Boca Raton on the southeast coast of Florida. The community of Boca Raton is situated on the Atlantic Ocen, 30 minutes from Ft. Lauderdale and Palm Beach, an one hour north of Miami.

Lynn offers Bachelors degrees in 42 fields of study. University credits may be awarded for satisfactory results IB Higher Level Examinations (5 or higher) or IB Diploma (individually evaluated for up to 30 credits). Lynn University is a member of NCAA Division II with men`s and women`s athletic teams in Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Golf and Crew, Men`s Baseball and Women`s Softball and Volleyball.
a.. Small classes averaging twenty students per classroom
b.. A safe campus in affluent Boca Raton, Florida
c.. Excellent residents halls and dining facilities
d.. Study abroad opportunities and exchange program with our sister school in Ireland, American College of Dublin
e.. About 25% of Lynn University students come from over 91 different countries
f.. Outstanding academic programs including International Business, Communications, Psychology, Hospitality Management, Aviation Management, Biology, Graphic Design, and Fashion Management
g.. Academic scholarships for undergraduate students
h.. Academic support services Financial Aid

Financial aid is usually awarded as a combination of two or more types of assistance. A financial aid package is intended to supplement your own and your parents' resources. To determine if you are eligible for financial aid, you must APPLY! Don't assume that your parents' income will not qualify you for aid. Financial aid is based upon need - the difference between the total cost of your education and what you and your family can contribute from personal financial resources. A thorough review of financial circumstances is the determining factor. All applicants must be degree-seeking students at Lynn University to apply for financial aid.

International Students

No federal or state aid is available to international students; however, all new international students are reviewed for annual academic awards that range from $1,000 - $10,000.

For more information please go to http://www.lynn.edu/ or contact

Office of Admission
3601 North Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33431-5598
Tel: (561) 237-7900 Fax: (561) 237-7100
admission@lynn.edu

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Cameroon Youth Leadership Forum 6-9 Feb 2006

The Cameroon Association for the Protection and the Education of the Child (CAPEC) in collaboration with 15 youth associations shall organise a youth leadership forum from the 6th – 9th February 2006 in Yaoundé

The Forum seeks to impart youth leaders with skills in participatory decision making and designing youth advocacy campaigns to influence policies and programmes that enable job creation for young people.

Applicant must:

Belong to a youth group or association
Be of age 18 to 35 years

Interested youths can apply to participate by filling the application forms.

The Application MUST be accompanied with a recommendation letter from the applicant’s association. The deadline for application is January 20th 2006.

For more information contact,

Mr Ngwese Mesumbe Edie
CAPEC Secretary/Forum Coordinator
Cameroon Association for the Protection and Education of the Child (CAPEC)
BP 20646, Yaoundé
Adjacent immeuble Salvador near SNEC Omnisport Yaoundé
Tel (00237) 7751606 /7329419/7628909
Email: capecam2001@yahoo.com
cameroonleaders@yahoo.com

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CfP - CEU Political Science Journal, January 2006 issue

CEU Political Science Journal. The Graduate Student Review is a newly emerged publication from the academic community of Central European University, Budapest. It is primarily targeted at graduate students from CEU, but valuable contributions from outside are also welcome. The Journal seeks to promote the Political Science Department and to provide prospective students with information regarding the academic level, the technical tools and approaches used, and the main areas of interest developed at CEU. In this sense, it enhances academic communication at
graduate student level.

The Journal will have periodical issues with specific themes. The first three issues are opened for any valuable contributions in the field of Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy and other related social sciences domains. Starting with the fourth issue will be proposed special topics.

The Journal will contain a special section called "Work in Progress" designed to present research under finalization and PhD research proposals.

The standard requirements for a paper are:
English language;
3,000 – 8,000 words;
Times New Roman 12, space 2 lines;
Footnotes (no endnotes);

References and bibliography (Chicago Manual Style recommended);
The contributions for the first issue have to be sent at olsci_onlinejournal@ceu.hu, by January 23, 2006, the latest.

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Conflict Transformation Training

Dear Friends:

Best wishes for a peaceful, healthy and happy new year! The School for International Training is pleased to share with you information about our professional development programs in Conflict Transformation Across Cultures (CONTACT) for the coming year. Started in 1997, CONTACT offers professional development, skills and practical training to professionals working around the world in diverse fields such as education, human services, humanitarian aid, psychology and social work, human rights, and sustainable development. Some skills addressed are:

Conflict analysis and intervention
Non-violent action
Intercommunal dialogue
Peace and development
Reconciliation and forgiveness
Training design
Intercultural negotiation and mediation
Grant writing and fundraising

Summer Institute (May 29-June 16, 2006)
The Summer Institute, offered each June, is a three-week, three-credit professional development and graduate training program in conflict transformation. It is specifically designed for field workers and managers of development and community-based organizations who serve communities in volatile environments. Particpants come from more than 30 countries each year to participate.

Graduate Certificate Program
The Graduate Certificate Program is a one-year part-time 14-credit graduate and professional development program. It is designed with two short phases of face-to-face instruction coupled with distance learning in order to accommodate the schedule of full-time working professionals. SIT also offers MA programs in conflict transformation.

Site-Specific Training
CONTACT provides site-, organization-, and region-specific programs tailored to meet the needs of a particular organization or community in a conflict or post-conflict situation.

Registration and Contact Information
Applications are available now and are due by April 15 (or as soon as possible if you are applying for financial aid or need a visa). For more about fees, funding, scholarships, and applying to CONTACT, please visit or website www.sit.edu/contact or contact us at contact@sit.edu.

Best wishes,
Eline Potoski
Program Manager
Department of Intercultural Service, Leadership and Management
School for International Training
Kipling Road, Box 676
Brattleboro, VT 05302-0676 USA
802-258-3598
fax: 802-258-3320

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CfP Training Course on Gender Discrimination

Dear friends,

Please find the open call for partners for a Training Course (Action 5) on Gender Discrimination by AEGEE-Ankara. We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic youth NGO's as our partner for Training Course to take place in Ankara, Turkey in June 2006. You can find the details in the attachment.

For those of you who are interested to join us please send the Part III Partnership form until 23rd January 2006 to the fax number +90-312-2103625

Warm regards,

Ethemcan Turhan
Director of External Relations
AEGEE-Ankara

Tel/fax: +90-312-2103625
Web: http://www.aegee-ankara.org

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Jan 13, 2006

Southeast European Student Initiatives

OSI's International Higher Education Support Program (HESP) invites concept papers for cross-border student initiatives from the following Southeast European
university student communities: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, and Serbia. The aim of the Southeast European Student Initiatives (SESI) is to empower students to address issues related to systemic change in higher education. SESI supports student involvement in the democratization of the educational process and in building issue-based transnational student alliances in Southeast Europe. The deadline for submission is March 10, 2006.

http://www.soros.org/initiatives/hesp
http://www.soros.org/initiatives/hesp/news/callsesi_20060106

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Jan 11, 2006

Summer Russian Language Program 2006

This program is specially designed for students who would like

to start studying Russian language
to improve Russian language
to prepare to study in Russia
to know more about Russian history, culture and traditions.
With 20 lessons per week, our Intensive Russian language enables our students to achieve a working command of the Russian language in a fast and efficient manner. The class size is limited to four students and lessons are normally Monday through Friday from 9.45 a.m. to 13.05 p.m. or from 11.30 a.m. to 15.05 p.m.

Summer Russian Language Program consists of three main parts:
1. Study program
2. Homestay program
3. Cultural program

Study program
There are courses of different levels and duration.
Levels: We offer 4 levels of instruction from complete beginners to advanced.

Teachers: Our instructors are university graduates with a solid experience teaching Russian as a Foreign language. Having spent time in other countries they possess a good knowledge of foreign cultures which help them better understand their students.

Homestay program. Pay particular attention to this point. All families are carefully selected, they have been hosting students for many years. The following is included: a separate room, access to all facilities (kitchen, bathroom, TV set, refrigerator, telephone etc.), bedroom clothing. As a rule a family became a good friend for the student. The student has to fill in application form and send it back to the office 1
month before his arrival (where he points his wishes and preferences). If some problems arise during staying we are trying to find another family. As a rule it happens very seldom.

Cultural program. We offer the following cultural activities that will help our students to get acquainted with Russian history, culture, traditions and social life. Cultural program is the optional. The cost is not included into the tuition fee.

tour of Petrozavodsk, capital of Karelia region, which was founded in 1703 by Peter the Great (2 hours)
excursions to the Local History Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, the Puppet Museum, the aquarium museum
excursion to Kizhi island - open air museum of wooden architecture, famous for its Churches - Russian wooden architecture jewel, which are under the auspices of UNESCO
excursion to the first Russian spa - Martial Waters and to the famous waterfall in Europe KIVACH
visiting of city Sortavala and monastery on the island Valaam
visiting the most rapidly developing city of Karelia Kondopoga
visiting the Veps village Sheltozero, concert of folklore music group
trips to St.Petersburg and Moscow - Russian two capitals
visiting of Solovetskij islands and Solovetsky Monastery - one of the biggest monasteries in the North of Russia founded in the XVth century
evening boat trip on the lake Onego and visiting night club
Requirements:

To apply for this program you have to:
1. fill in the application form and send it back to coordinator
2. sign the agreement and send it back to coordinator
3. transfer the application fee to the dollar account of PetrSU
4. send copy of bank transfer to coordinator
Registration fee is 50 euro ˆ (the cost of Invitation letter required for obtaining visa is included).

Contact person:
Galina Parikhina (Ms)
Head of Department of Educational and Exchange Programs
Northern European Open University
Petrozavodsk State University
office 412, Anokhina st, 20
Petrozavodsk, 185640, Republic of Karelia, Russian Federation
telephone +7 8142 76 58 35; +7 8142 71 96 27
fax + 7 8142 78 26 68
e-mail: exchange.office@schools.karelia.ru
alternative e-mail: Parikhina@psu.karelia.ru

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New updates on scholarships and postdocs

New updates on scholarships and postdocs info at http://www.scholarshipnet.info

UNDERGRADUATE

1. UK: The University of Edinburgh Coca-Cola Scholarships
2. UK: Funding Information for Prospective Undergraduate Students, The University of Edinburgh
3. WorldWide: ISA Educational Foundation Scholarships
4. USA: Microsoft Scholarships Program
5. UK: Country Specific Undergraduate Awards, University of Warwick
6. China: Chinese Goverment Scholarships

MASTER & PhD
1. UK: Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme (ORSAS) 2006, The University of Edinburgh
2. UK: Wolfson Microelectronics Scholarship, the University of Edinburgh
3. Australia: Melbourne Australia International Scholarships at RMIT
4. UK: Tuition Fee Research Scholarships, The University of Nottingham
5. Various Countries: The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
6. China: Chinese Goverment Scholarships
7. Norway: Doctoral Research Fellowships at Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO)
8. UK: Postgraduate Scholarships in the School of Politics and International Relations
9. WorldWide: ISA Educational Foundation Scholarships
10. UK: University of Warwick Postgraduate Joint Awards
11. UK: International Office Postgraduate Awards, The University of Warwick
12. UK: Postgraduate Scholarships at School of Electrical and Electronic Eng., Univ. of Nottingham
13. UK: Postgraduate Scholarships in Arts, Univ. of Nottingham
14. Australia: Scholarship Program for Students Affected by the December 2004 Tsunami
15. Germany: Master of Peace and Security Studies (MPS) in Hamburg 2006/2007

POSTDOCS & VISITING RESEARCHERS
1. USA: Postdoctoral Research Position in Computational Plasma Physics, Sandia National Laboratories
2. Italy: 6 Months Post-Doc Position at Politecnico di Milano

PRIZE, GRANT, CONTEST & AWARDS
1. Various Countries: Call for proposals Workshop Series 2006/2007

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Jan 10, 2006

USA: Undergraduate Scholarship at the University of Kansas

The University of Kansas is interested in reviewing undergraduate candidates
(entering Freshmen) for full tuition scholarships through IIE. No more than
4 per country. Transfer candidates will NOT be considered.

The estimated expenses for room, board, books, health insurance, travel and
personal expenses for the 9-month academic year NOT covered by the award are
approximately $10,329. The scholarship is valued at $15,000 per year.

If any of our overseas offices would like to nominate candidates for this award the minimum qualifications for considerations are:
- high school gpa equivalent of a 3.0
- TOEFL score of 230 (cbt) or 570 (paper based)
- SAT score 500 minimum in each section, combined score will depend on major
- proof of financial resources (of $10,500) to cover fees, room, board, books, supplies, insurance, transportation and estimated personal expenses.

A completed application must be submitted by January 15, 2006 to IIE's New York Headquarters.
Institute of International Education
Undergraduate Programs/ 2nd Floor
809 United Nations Plaza
New York, New York 10017
U.S.A.

Successful candidates will be notified in late March, early April.

Any questions from our overseas offices regarding this scholarship opportunity should be directed to Edward Monks at emonks@iie.org

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Jan 7, 2006

JAPONSKO: Matsumae International Foundation Fellowship

THE MATSUMAE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION 2007 FELLOWSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

APPLICABLE FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 2007 THROUGH MARCH 2008
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: JULY 31, 2006

The Fund of the Matsumae International Foundation is based on donations from many Japanese people who have responded with goodwill to Dr. Shigeyoshi Matsumae's call. While many donations are kindly offered by enterprises and groups, most of the donators are individuals who are sympathetic with the Founder's ideals, and maintain regular contributions to the Fund from their limited incomes.

Successful applicants are urged to seriously consider and understand the goodwill of those persons, and ensure that the provided fellowships are utilized effectively.

1. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants of non-Japanese nationality who meet all of the following general eligibility requirements are invited to submit the required application documents.
Applicants must hold a Doctorate degree, or have a minimum of two years of research experience after receipt of a Master's degree, or be recognized by the Foundation as possessing equivalent academic qualifications.
Applicants must not be over 40 years of age at the time of application.
Applicants must have sufficient conversational ability in English or Japanese to prevent insurmountable difficulties during their research activities in Japan.
Applicants should not have been in Japan previously. Application must be submitted from the applicant's home country. Under no circumstances will an application be accepted from a person already in Japan.
Applicants who have firm positions and professions in their home nations should apply from their countries, and should return to their countries on completion of their research activities in Japan.
Applicants who have previously been invited by the Matsumae International Foundation are not eligible for this fellowship program.
2. FIELDS OF STUDY
Fields of study such as natural science, engineering and medicine are given first priority.

3. PERIOD AND NUMBER OF FELLOWSHIPS
Between April 2007 and March 2008, applicants are free to choose the length of period of fellowship stay from six months to three months. The fellowship grant is restricted to the period indicated in the Grant Letter. The number of fellowships is about 20 persons.

4. HOST INSTITUTION IN JAPAN
Applicants are free to select host institutions (university research laboratories, national research institutions or the corresponding facilities of private industry) in which to carry out their research. However, applicants are cautioned that they are obliged to obtain acceptance from such host institutions prior to submitting their applications. The Foundation cannot give counsel or advice to an applicant who does not submit appropriate information concerning his/her host institution in Japan.

5. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants should obtain the latest issue of the Fellowship Announcement from the Foundation.
The Foundation cannot entertain requests for waivers of the eligibility requirements and other conditions, listed in the Fellowship Announcement, and will not respond to such requests.
Applicants cannot submit applications from inside Japan.
The Foundation never receives applications by Fax or E-mail.
The Foundation receives applications ONLY by mail/postal-service or other delivery service.
Applications must be received by the Foundation by July 31, 2006, at the latest.

6. APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
All of the following documents (#1~#8) - A4 in size - should be submitted on one occasion by the applicant to the Foundation.
All documents must be type-written in English. Documents written in any language other than English will be ignored.
Submitted applications which do not contain all of the required documents will be automatically rejected.
The Foundation will not be responsible for costs incurred in submitting an application, and reserves the right to request additional documents if necessary.
All documents received become the property of the Foundation, and will not be returned.
#1 A completed Application Form together with the applicant's photograph. Applicants should use Form specified by the Foundation, or an exact photocopy. (Hand-made Form is not accepted.) The FORM is made of two pages. Applicants should ensure that every item in the application Form, without exception, is properly filled in, and should sign and date the Form in the spaces provided.
#2 A description of the Research Project. This should include detailed information on the purpose, methodology, and content of the research, and the schedule of the project. The research project must be discussed in detail with the host institution, and the planned content must be consistent with the research facilities at the host institution.
#3 Complete List of Publications. This should include full details of the publication: when and where published, co-authors' names (where applicable), size and number of pages, etc. Please indicate in red the title of any publications on the list which are submitted as requested in item "#4".
#4 Reprint(s) of what the applicant considers to be his or her most important publication(s) written in English. If unavailable, a brief abstract written in English by the applicant.
#5 Personal History.
#6 A letter of recommendation from the applicant's employer and/or supervisor testifying to academic ability and achievements, and confirming the availability of study leave covering the grant period.
#7 A certified copy of the applicant's university graduation certificate, and a document testifying to the applicant's academic records in the entire course of study issued by the university concerned. (Both documents should be in English.)
#8 A letter with signature by the host scientist and/or head of host institution confirming the period of stay and the availability of research facilities and materials. (the format is free. E-mail copy is not accepted.)
7. SCREENING AND NOTIFICATION OF RESULT OF AN APPLICATION
Applications are examined by the Screening Committee of the Foundation on the basis of academic value and the degree or perfection of the research projects.
It generally takes several months to complete examination of applications, after which the results will be sent directly to the applicants by the end of December, 2006.
The Foundation will send a Grant Letter to successful applicants.
The Foundation does not issue announcements concerning the progress of applications under examination, nor will the Foundation respond to inquiries concerning the status of such applications.
When the decisions of the Screening Committee are announced, the Foundation will neither announce the reasons for the decision nor respond to individual concerning those reasons.
8. FELLOWSHIP DETAILS
The following financial support is provided to successful applicants for research stay in Japan. No support to his/her family or dependents is available.
Stipend for research and stay:
..........200,000 yen is provided monthly for the purpose of payment of tuition, expenses for research materials, meals, transportation, etc.
Insurance:
..........(1) Personal accident insurance with death benefit and medical treatment, and (2) Sickness insurance with death benefit and medical treatment.
Air transportation:
..........An economy-class round-trip air ticket is provided between the airport nearest the Fellow's home residence and Tokyo via most direct routing. (Except for persons whose transportation is provided by another organization. )The provided air ticket cannot be converted to cash, nor can cash be provided by the Foundation for purchase of an air ticket by any individual or organization other than the Foundation.
Lump sum on arrival:
..........300,000 yen is provided to assist with the cost of lodging, local travel expenses, etc. (Except for persons whose transportation is provided by another organization.)
The above fellowships are provided for successful applicants only, and intended for necessary living expenses and research activities in Japan. Under no circumstances is any part of the fellowships transferable to any other persons or other items.

9. WITHDRAWAL OF FELLOWSHIP
In the event that any of the offenses described below is ascertained, the Matsumae International Foundation reserves the right to terminate its grant, rescind the fellowship Status of the offender, and immediately inform all concerned parties (immigration authorities, host institution, etc.) of the situation.
(1) Facts which are inconsistent with the rules and regulations set forth in the Fellowship announcement, the grant letter, and/or related documents.
(2) False statements or unilateral modification of statements in application forms, the grant letter, and/or related documents.
(3) Failure of the recipient to notify the Foundation of past, current or anticipated grants or benefits from other institutions which duplicate in whole or in part those of the Matsumae International Foundation.
2.@In the event a successful applicant is unable to complete fellowship stay in Japan during the period of April 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008, due to circumstances with which the Foundation is not concerned, the grant validity will automatically expire.

EXAMPLES:
(1) Should the recipient fail to notify the Foundation of past stay and study in Japan under a fellowship grant from another institution, and the Foundation learns of that fact after his/her arrival in Japan, the Fellowship will be immediately rescinded.
(2) Should the recipient fail to notify the Foundation that he/she has accepted a grant from another institution, and the Foundation learns of the fact after his/her arrival in Japan, the Fellowship will be immediately rescinded.
(3) In the event that the recipient notifies the Foundation of his/her acceptance of a grant from another institution, the Foundation will carefully examine the content of that grant and reserves the right to withdraw its Fellowship.
(4) Should the recipient, after the host institution has formally been fixed, change it without prior consultation with the original host institution and the Foundation, the Fellowship may be rescinded.
(5) Should the recipient change the period of stay in Japan, the Fellowship will be rescinded.
(6) Should the recipient misrepresent his/her conversational ability in English or Japanese and, for that reason, be refused by his/her host scientist after his/her arrival in Japan, the Fellowship will be immediately rescinded.

SERVICES FOR FELLOWS

Study Tour:
To promote deeper understanding of Japan, the Matsumae International Foundation organizes a Study Tour during the invitation period in Japan.

Research Report:
Each year, the Foundation issues a "Research Report' containing summaries of research activities or results which are kindly submitted by the fellows.

Continued Contact:
In order to keep in touch with fellows after their return home, the Foundation issues a periodic "Newsletter" and an annual "Fellowship Directory."

Please address all correspondence to:
THE MATSUMAE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
4-14-46 , Kamiogi, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 167-0043 JAPAN
Fax: +81-3-3301-7601

Source: http://www.mars.dti.ne.jp/~mif/

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A complete Foreign Studies and Visa Assistance to Developed countries

FeCenter is the only organization that brings people together globally, regionally and locally, uniting the education and corporate worlds, through every level of education. Our objective was to facilitate the international student.

You can find here the maximum information about education and visa requirements of your favorite country like USA, UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Italy, Belgium, Denmark, Poland, Holland, Ukraine, New Zealand, Canada, and China.
http://www.fecenter.net/

You can also get information on how to apply for a student visa and what documents are needed. Our mission is to facilitate international education and exchange worldwide.

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SUMMER SCHOOL IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, JULY 2006

Dear All,

The Central European University offers 15 courses in the social sciences and humanities for graduate students, junior researchers, professors and professionals.

The Summer University (SUN) program hosts high-level, research-oriented, interdisciplinary and innovative academic courses as well as workshops on policy issues for professional development in the social sciences and the humanities.

The one- or two-week long courses involve distinguished international faculty (including CEU professors), and graduate students, junior or post-doctoral researchers, teachers and professionals as participants. CEU, located in Budapest, Hungary, offers an exciting interface between East and West by having an extremely diverse faculty and student body participating in the summer school every year.

The application deadline is February 14, 2006. (Online application:
https://online.ceu.hu/osun)

Summer University Office
1051 Budapest, Nádor utca 9, Hungary
http://www.ceu.hu/sun
tel: 36 1 327 3811
fax:36 1 327 3124

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Management Summer School University of Primorska, Slovenia

Management Summer School
Faculty of Management Koper,
University of Primorska, Slovenia
June 19 to July 7, 2006
Preliminary Programme
2006
on the Adriatic Coast

Undergraduate Courses – Management
Management of Technologies (6 ECTS)
E-Business (6 ECTS)
International Business (6 ECTS)
Postgraduate Courses – Management
Strategic Management (9 ECTS)
Recruitment, Selection and Development of Human Resources (9 ECTS)
Research Methodology in Social Studies (selected topics)
Postgraduate Courses – Management in Education
Educational Leadership (9 ECTS)
Managing Teacher Performance (9 ECTS)

The Summer School has received funding from the Socrates/Erasmus Intensive Programme.
No fee will be charged to students from Erasmus IP partner institutions. OSI HESP has been contacted regarding scholarships for CEE students taking postgraduate courses of Management in Education.

Faculty of Management Koper
Cankarjeva 5, SI-6104 Koper
Phone: + 386 5 610 2007
Fax: + 386 5 610 2015
Home page: www.fm-kp.si
University of Primorska
Faculty of Management Koper
April 30, 2006
May 30, 2006
EUR 450 per course
Transcript of records
www.fm-kp.si

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Interdisciplinary master's degree programme in East European researches and studies (MIREES)

Master's file
Code: 0488
Level: First
Deadline for applications: Tuesday 2 May 2006
Typology: Market price
Fee: Euro 8.000 for the two years to be paid in 4 instalments of Euro 2.000 each
Faculty/Institution: "Roberto Ruffilli" Faculty of Political Science (Forlì Campus)

Seat: "Roberto Ruffilli" Faculty of Political Science (Forlì Campus) - via G. della Torre 5
Web site: http://www.eurobalk.net/

Characteristics
Disciplinary area: International studies, Political and social studies
Professional Profile: Aims at educating and training "Area Experts" to be inserted into managerial careers in international institutions and organizations, public and private institutes, consulting companies, NGOs, and public administrations involved in political, economic, social or cultural relations with Eastern Europe. Moreover, by devoting time to research activities MIREES provides an excellent foundation for PhD studies, thus enabling the students who choose a subsequent doctorate programme to speedily complete it.

Number of partecipants: Minimum 20; Maximum 40
Notes: The Master's Programme has the duration of two years and the language of
teaching is English.

Requirements: Degree
Open to post-graduate students with a three- or four-year degree in Political Science, Law, Economics, Agriculture, Modern Languages, Social Sciences, International and Diplomatic Sciences, Communication Science, Italian language and culture, Training and Education Science, Arts and Philosophy.

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CfP: Romanian Journal of European Studies - issue on migration

Dear friends,

Next month, on 20th of February, the European Commission will launch in Brussels the European Year of Workers' Mobility 2006. For this event, we prepare a special issue of our Romanian Journal of European Studies, the scientific review edited since 2002 by SISEC and the British Council in Romania. This special issue will be dedicated
to "Migration and Labour Mobility" (labour migration, economic migration, freedom of movement, freedom of establishment, European law, etc) within the CEE and EU area. One of your paper on migration and mobility is welcomed!

I would like to invite you to submit, as soon as possible, one of your recent studies to our scientific review. If you wish, we can put a version of an updated report paper or some other unpublished new paper. You will keep the copyright, with the sole obligation of citing the version from our Journal.

Link: http://www.sisec.uvt.ro

Ovidiu SIMINA
06/01/2006

p.s. Please have in attention the fact that we will launch soon the call for papers for two international events to be organised in Timisoara with the regard of migration and mobility (www.migratie.ro). The events will be held on 1 - 3 and 4 - 5 of May 2006, put this date in your agenda, please! In the same time, we intend to prepare for September the first issue of a scientific review dedicated to migration and mobility at the Eastern border of the European Union, to be seen at www.migration.ro (we would like to launch it on December 18, the Migrant Day). More news, soon...

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