Artists’ Residency Exchange Programme at Open Care studios Location: Milan - Italy DL: 9 December 2011

Organized by Italian collectors association Artegiovane, the programme aims to create an inspiring cultural exchange between Italy and twenty other countries participating in the Milano Expo 2015 Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life.
» Age limit: 35
» Be a citizen of Turkey or have legally resided in Turkey for at least two years
» Speak and write English fluently
» Start Date: January 2012
Selected artists are invited to spend two months at the Open Care studios in Milan, where they will receive the support required to undertake research and produce a work on the Expo’s themes of healthy and adequate nutrition, the environment, ecologically compatible energy and eco-architecture.
Participating artists are granted free working and living space, coverage of production costs up to 3.000 euros and an enabling bursary of 2.500 euros for out-of-pocket expenses.
http://www.caravansarai.info/index.php?/residencies/global-art-programme-milano-expo-2015/

Scholarships at Tehran University of Medical Sciences Location: Tehran - Iran DL: 31 December 2011

The Chancellor of Tehran University of Medical Sciences and the President of the International Campus are pleased to announce their first round of scholarships to foreign students who are interested to pursue their studies at TUMS-IC.  The details of these generous scholarships are:
 
Name of the Scholarship: Tehran University of Medical Sciences International Scholarship Program for Academic Year 2012

Scholarship Description:  TUMS Scholarship Program is a scholarship program set up by TUMS-IC to encourage international students and scholars to pursue their studies and research at TUMS-IC. The scholarship aims to increase the mutual understanding and scientific exchange of scholars and students of Iran, and scholars and students from other parts of the world. TUMS is the best university in the field of medical sciences in Iran and it has been ranked the second-best medical university in the Middle East. The value of the scholarship varies from 3,000 to 15,000 US$.  The scholarship covers students’ first transport from the airport, housing, partial food plans, computer labs, sports and student union membership, library, and Internet access.

Scholarship Taken at: International Campus, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,

Levels of Studies
Undergraduate Levels
- M.D. or Doctor of Medicine
- D.D.S. or Doctor of Dental Surgery
- Pharm.D. or Doctor in Pharmacy
- B.Sc.

Graduate Levels
- M.Sc.
- Ph.D.
- Subspecialty
- Fellowship
- Specialty

Hosting Schools
1- School of Medicine
2- School of Dentistry
3- School of Pharmacy
4- School of Advanced Technology in Medicine
5- School of Allied Health Sciences
6- School of Public Health
7- School of Nursing and Midwifery
8- School of Rehabilitation



Fields of Study: The prospect recipients of the Scholarship are welcome to study in one of these areas:

1. School of Medicine: Anatomy, Anesthesiology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Cardiology, Community Medicine, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, ENT, Forensic Medicine, General Surgery, Genetics, Geriatrics, Histology, Immunology and Biology, Internal Medicine, Legal Medicine and Occupational Medicine, Medical Education, Medical Ethics, Medical Physics, Microbiology, Molecular Medicine, Neurology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Occupational Medicine, Oncology and Radiotherapy, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Parasitology, Pathology, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Physiology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Psychiatry, Pulmonary Medicine, Radiology, Radiotherapy, Reproductive Biology, Social Medicine, Sport Medicine, Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Urology, Virology

2. School of Dentistry: Community Oral Health, Dental Laboratory Technology, Dental Materials, Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Oral Diagnosis, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, Prosthodontics

3. School of Pharmacy: Biotechnology, Drug and Food Control, Medical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacotherapy, Radiopharmacy, Toxicology and Pharmacology

4. School of Advanced Technology in Medicine: Medical Biotechnology, Medical Informatics, Medical Nanotechnology, Molecular Medicine, Neurosciences, Tissue Engineering and Cell Therapy

5. School of Allied Health Sciences: Anesthesia Technology, Health Care Management, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Library and Information Sciences, Medical Records, Operation Room Technology, Practical Hematology, Radiology and Radiotherapy Technology

6. School of Public Health: Environmental Health Engineering, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health Education and Promotion, Health Services, Management Sciences and Health Economics, Medical Entomology and Vector Control, Medical Parasitology and Mycology, Nutrition and Biochemistry, Occupational Health Engineering, Pathobiology

7. School of Nursing and Midwifery: Community Health Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Mother and Child Health, Nursing Management, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatric Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Reproductive Health

8. School of Rehabilitation: Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy

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Qualifications:
- For undergraduate level of studies: the applicant must have finished high school.
- For graduate level of studies: the applicant must have obtained an undergraduate degree in the field related to her/his desired field of study.

Language Proficiency: The teaching language will be in English.  The applicant need to have proof of English language ability to write, read, and understand. Our official language is Persian/Farsi and we will assist those who wish to pursue their education in Persian/Farsi.

Eligibility: The scholarship is only for non-Iranian citizens.

How to Apply
- Applicants must complete our online Application Form.  http://ic.tums.ac.ir/en/page-4293.htm
- Once the application has been submitted successfully, our Scholarship Coordinator will contact the prospective student and give instructions for submitting further documents.

Application Deadline: 31 December 2011

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The Process
1. You will apply online.  The link, as mentioned above, is: http://ic.tums.ac.ir/en/page-4293.htm.
2. We will send you an email informing you that we have received your application.
3. We will ask you to submit supporting documents.
4. We will gather all of your documents and will create a profile for you.
5. Your profile will be taken to the Selection Committee. In the Selection Committee meeting, representatives of departments will review your profile and will decide about your candidacy. Please note that the Selection Committee meeting takes place once per week.  All profiles are reviewed one by one and with seious attention. Your gender and country of residency are not important.  Your grades, publications, letter of motivation, work experience, letters of recommendation are important to the Selection Committee.  The level of your English language is also important.
6. Once the Selection Committee has reviewed your profile we will notify you about your status. A letter of admission (acceptance) or a letter of refusal will be sent to you.



Contact
Due to a high volume of calls and emails we are unable to answer your questions promptly. Please read all relevant pages with attention, before contacting us.

Office of International Affairs, International Campus, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
One Poursina Avenue, Tehran 14176-53861, Iran
Tel.: (+ 98 21) 81 63 42 04
oia-ic@sina.tums.ac.ir    
http://ic.tums.ac.ir

M.Phil/Ph.D. at Goldsmiths, University of London Location: London DL: 8 May 2012

The Department of History is inviting applications for 2 three-year bursaries, open to incoming students, tenable from 24 September 2012. Bursaries will be initially offered for one year and will be renewed annually, subject to satisfactory progress reports.
Deadline for applications: 5pm, Tuesday 8 May 2012
The department will waive the full-time Home/EU tuition fees otherwise payable by the student. This award is open to applications from incoming students who have been awarded a full-time place on the MPhil/PhD programme in the History department commencing in September 2012.
We also welcome applications from international students – however, the award will not exceed the home/EU fee per annum. In this instance, the bursaries will comprise fee-discount awards rather than full fee waivers.
Bursaries will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence. Consideration will also be given to allocation of awards across the spectrum of subjects studied within the department. For more details on the existing expertise in the department, see: http://www.gold.ac.uk/history/staff/
The award cannot be held in combination with an award from a Research council or similar body.
The deadline for applications is 5pm Tuesday 8 May 2012. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews on Wednesday 6 June.
In order to apply you should fill out and e-mail the PhD bursary application form to Ms Kerstin Feurle, the History Department Postgraduate Coordinator, at k.feurle (@gold.ac.uk). Please mark your e-mail with the subject heading BURSARY APPLICATION.
NB You must have first been awarded a place on MPhil/PhD programme in History before applying for a bursary.
http://www.gold.ac.uk/history/news-events/eventtitle,29788,en.php

Erasmus Mundus Transcultural European Outdoor Studies at Philipps-Universitaet Marburg Location: Marburg - Germany DL: 16 December 2011

Erasmus Mundus Master's Programme

TRANSCULTURAL EUROPEAN OUTDOOR STUDIES (TEOS)

offered jointly by (subject to validation)

http://www.uni-marburg.de/fb21/ifsm/teos?language_sync=1

Vacancies at Local Governments for Sustainability Location: Bonn - Germany

CLEI invites passionate and qualified individuals interested in working in a dynamic and challenging international environment to apply for employment with us. ICLEI welcomes diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.


There are several opportunities to work for ICLEI:

Regular positions: Positions related to projects or services of an ICLEI office are normally linked from the front page of www.iclei.org and/or on the website of regional ICLEI offices.
Pool of interested applicants: We encourage people with interesting profiles and specific work experience in ICLEI’s fields of interest to send us their CV and provide a precise proposal for short or mid-term collaboration. Please contact the ICLEI World Secretariat at: jobs.bonn@iclei.org
Internships: Internships normally last six months and are offered for core programs or projects. A modest internship salary is paid. Positions are posted on www.iclei.org or on websites of regional ICLEI offices. Unsolicited applications may be submitted as well but will usually not be answered. They are only encouraged for applicants with a specific profile.
Self-financed internships: These are possible when paid internships are not available. Therefore, young academics with their own bursaries, grants, fellowships, etc. can send their application to the ICLEI office of their choice or to the ICLEI World Secretariat with precise information about interest and availability.
Academic placements: The ICLEI World Secretariat offers academic placements within an ICLEI office or an ICLEI Member city, normally not paid and with variable duration. More information is available here.
Academic internships for “Local Renewables”: Young academics who are interested in working at an ICLEI office or ICLEI Member city in the field of renewable energy may contact the ICLEI World Secretariat for help with identifying possible projects.
Trainee of an ICLEI Member city: ICLEI offices host trainees from ICLEI Member cities. Durations and expectations of traineeships are established on an individual basis. For more information, contact the ICLEI office of your region or: jobs.bonn@iclei.org.

Internship at the International Council on Human Rights Policy Location: Geneva - Switzerland DL: 15 November 2011

Interns will assist in translating short texts on human rights issues to be posted online at www.ichrp.org or communication materials. Texts will be provided in English and will need to be translated into French. Students will gain exposure, practical experience and insights into the workings of an international research institution focusing on human rights.
QUALITIES REQUIRED
 Student in 3rd year of undergraduate programme or further, trained to translate from English into French.
 Excellent attention to detail.
 Some knowledge of international relations, and possibly of human rights terminology.
 Computer literacy and familiarity with commonly used software (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications).
 A high level of motivation, a responsible attitude and good organisational skills, along with the ability to work as a member of a team.
INTERNSHIP DURATION
Internships are offered for a period of eight months from mid-November 2011, early December at the latest.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
 In general, texts will be submitted once per week and will need to be translated within 48 hours after submission. Average length per week is 1000-1500 words.
 Confidential and unpublished information obtained during the internship may not be used by interns without the written authorisation of the Executive Director.
 Internships are not remunerated. (Remunerated assignments may occasionally arise. These would be subject to a separate contract.)
 Possibility to attend meetings related to the research programme at the Council.
 Interns will telecommute.
PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING
To apply for an internship, please send your CV, a translation sample and a motivation letter in French or English to Ms Axelle Devun at devun@ichrp.org (include in the subject line of your email “Translation Internship”). The deadline for applications is: 15 November 2011 by noon, Geneva time.
Please note that only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

Internship at Girls Not Brides Location: London DL: 16 November 2011

Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage is seeking a talented and enthusiastic intern to boost the impact of its global drive for a world without child marriage. Girls Not Brides is a new global partnership initiated by The Elders that brings together a broad range of organisations from across the world working to tackle child marriage at the grassroots, national and global levels. The intern will be part of a small secretariat based in The Elders’ office in London that coordinates, supports and promotes the Girls Not Brides partnership. The internship will be for four months and would ideally start as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented graduate to be part of the establishment and growth of an exciting new initiative.
Applicants must be well-organised and have excellent research, writing and administration skills. He or she should have a proven interest in gender issues and human rights, as well as a demonstrable affinity with the work of Girls Not Brides. The intern will: assist the Secretariat with research on key issues relating to Girls Not Brides work; assist with contact and information management; and provide logistical/organisational support to the team.
Essential qualifications include a relevant bachelor or master’s degree, excellent written and spoken English (fluency in French would be a significant advantage), some work experience in a similar area and a keen eye for detail. A modest allowance will be offered to cover daily expenses. UK or EU university graduates and post-graduate students are welcome to apply; non-EU candidates must present a visa that permits student placement.
To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible (and before Wednesday 16 November) to Marianna.Brungs@GirlsNotBrides.org clearly stating “Application for internship” in the subject line. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as possible. We regret that due to the large number of expected applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.