Fullbright Scholarship

The Philippine-American Education Foundation (PAEF-Fulbright) is inviting potential and interested qualified professionals and faculty to turn in their complete applications for Advanced Research and/or University Lecturing projects in the United States for academic year 2009-2010 on or before October 13, 2008.

Eligible fields are those related to Philippine literature and the arts, history, political and social sciences, economics, education, and environmental studies. Grants are awarded for a period of three to five months.

Candidates for the lecturing and/or research award should have the endorsement of pertinent departments of U.S. universities. Candidates for the research award who have contacts with their appropriate counterparts in U.S. educational institutions are encouraged to apply.

Proposals may also be for a combination of lecturing and research. Preference is given to those without recent experience in the United States. Grants are NOT for the principal purpose of attending conferences, visiting universities or organizations, nor completing doctoral dissertations.

The award covers international travel (budget economy-ONLY for the scholar), maintenance allowance, professional development allowance, a settling-in allowance, and limited medical insurance for the successful scholar. A modest monthly allowance will be provided for ONE dependent (subject to the availability of funds) provided the dependent stays at least 80% of the scholar's duration in the U.S.

The application form can be downloaded from the PAEF website www.paef.org.ph. Additional forms and further information on the award may be obtained from the PAEF office at the following address:

10th Floor
Ayala Life-FGU Center
6811 Ayala Avenue
Makati City

Tels.: 812-5890; 812-0945
Fax: 812-0822

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation Fellowship

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation is offering international fellowships to women for graduate and post-graduate study at accredited institutions in the United States of America or in any other country, for academic year 2009-2010.

The AAUW Educational Foundation is one of the largest sources of funding exclusively for graduate women around the globe in the pursuit of educational and professional opportunities through fellowships, grants and special awards. International Fellowships are awarded to women who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States, but intend to pursue full-time graduate or post-graduate study or research.

Women applicants may wish to specialize in international relations, public policy studies or gender studies. As an affiliate of the International Federation of University Women (IFUW), applicants from the Philippines may identify an accredited institution for their study or research in or outside of the United States.

Preference is given to applicants committed to the advancement of women and girls, as demonstrated in their academic qualifications, professional work and research proposal.

Awardees are entitled to educational and living expenses for 12 months of study.

For program details and requirements, please browse: www.aauw.org.
For online application, click on http://www.act.org/aauw/index.html

Deadline for submission of online application (5:00 p.m. central time) as well as for receipt of all supporting documents by the AAUW Iowa City, Iowa Office is Monday, 1 December 2008.

The Ronald Coase Institute Applied Econometrics Seminar for the Analysis of Micro Data

December 8-11, 2008
Hong Kong, China

Co-sponsored by the University of Hong Kong

Apply by October 8, 2008

Location: The University of Hong Kong
Faculty: Professor Sebastian Galiani

Who is eligible?
Graduate students and postdoctoral social scientists/faculty who have previously studied some econometrics. The seminar is limited to 20 participants.

Seminar content
This seminar will focus on the use of econometric methods to study the institutions –laws, rules, customs, and norms—that govern real economies and affect transaction costs. Topics to be covered include the investigation of micro data, the evaluation of social programs, and the management of panel data. The sessions will be both theoretical and applied. STATA will be used in a computer lab.

Topics will include
# Basics: linear estimation models, exogeneity and causality, bootstrapping
# Endogeneity: instrumental variables and two-stage least squares
# Linear models for panel data
# Program evaluation: random and stratified design, inference in small samples, matching estimators
# Regression discontinuity designs. double inference methods
# Dynamic panel data models


Professor Sebastian Galiani has published widely in the field of institutions. He is a faculty member of the Ronald Coase Institute and of Washington University in St. Louis, USA. He has twice won the Research Medal of the Global Development Network and numerous other awards for his research.

Three of the four days will be spent on econometric technique. On the remaining day, participants will hear lectures on institutions by Nobel laureate Douglass North and other distinguished scholars from China and abroad, in a conference held at Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

How to apply
# E-mail a copy of your curriculum vita - including your research interests – to seminar2008hk@coase.org.
# Do this before the deadline October 8, 2008.
# As e-mail subject line, use Application for 2008 Hong Kong Seminar.
# Attach your CV as a Microsoft Word .doc file, using filename yyy cv.doc, where yyy is your surname.

The ronald coase institute website is: www.coase.org

Costs
Tuition costs will be covered by the Ronald Coase Institute and the University of Hong Kong. You will be responsible for your own transportation and living expenses. Hotel rooms for participants can be arranged for approximately $105 USD per night, including breakfast and taxes.

"The Democracy Video Challenge"

International Video Competition Launched at the UN
Project Aims to Inspire Global Dialogue Among Youth

New York, September 16, 2008 -- "The Democracy Video Challenge", a global call to action, was launched yesterday at the United Nations, supported by a partnership of democracy and youth organizations, the film entertainment industry, academia, and the US government. The Challenge, which was also unveiled on line, invites young citizens from around the world to create short videos that complete the phrase: "Democracy is ..." The video contest seeks to enhance the global dialogue on the value of democracy. The International Youth Foundation is among the sponsoring organizations.

"Film is a window into our common humanity -- the challenges and joys that make up the universal human experience. The young filmmakers taking part in this challenge will harness the magic of this powerful art form to connect to people around the world in a global discussion on democracy," said Michael Apted, President of the Directors Guild of America, a partner in the Democracy Video Challenge.

"Today's young people are fast becoming their country's leaders, voters, and civic activists, leading democratic change in their communities and finding solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges," added William S. Reese, CEO of the International Youth Foundation. "The Democracy Challenge offers them a rare opportunity to define their vision of what democracy is and can be for the 21st century. We plan to actively encourage young people everywhere to contribute to this competition by working through our global network of more than 160 partner organizations in 70 countries."

The Democracy Video Challenge partners include the Center for International Private Enterprise, the International Republican Institute, the National Democratic Institute, the International Youth Foundation, the Directors Guild of America, the Motion Picture Association of America, NBC Universal, NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, TakingITGlobal, USC's School of Cinematic Arts, and the U.S. Department of State.

Seven winners will be chosen on line by the general public in June 2009, with YouTube (www.youtube.com/democracychallenge) providing the platform. Winners will travel, all expenses paid, to the United States to claim their prize in October 2009. Gala screenings of the winning videos will be held in Hollywood, New York, and Washington, DC, and the winners will meet with democracy advocates from government, media, and civil society organizations.

http://www.videochallenge.america.gov/

30th International Human Rights Training Program

Montreal, Canada
14 June - 3 July 2009

The International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) is at the heart of the Equitas’ activities. Since 1980, this annual three-week training session brings together approximately 120 participants from over 60 countries. The IHRTP provides a unique opportunity for human rights workers to deepen their understanding of human rights and of the essential role of human rights education in effecting change. As recognized by the United Nations:

“There is a growing consensus that education in and for human rights is essential and can contribute to both the reduction of human rights violations and the building of free and peaceful societies. Human rights education is also increasingly recognized as an effective strategy to prevent human rights abuses.”- UN Decade for Human Right Education (1995-2004); Report of the General-Secretary A/52/469/Add.1 October 20, 1997

The next session of the International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) will take place from June 14 to July 3, 2009. The International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) is at the heart of Equitas’ activities. Now in its 30th year, this annual three-week education event brings together over 120 participants from approximately 60 countries. The IHRTP is an intermediate-level program. It provides a unique opportunity for human rights workers and educators to deepen their understanding of human rights and of the essential role of human rights education in effecting social change.

The next session of the International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) will take place from June 14 to July 3, 2009. The International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) is at the heart of Equitas’ activities. Now in its 30th year, this annual three-week education event brings together over 120 participants from approximately 60 countries. The IHRTP is an intermediate-level program. It provides a unique opportunity for human rights workers and educators to deepen their understanding of human rights and of the essential role of human rights education in effecting social change.

For more information and to download application form, visit:
http://www.equitas.org/english/programs/IHRTP.php

Please note that the deadline for application is November 21, 2008.

(information c/o www.pinoyworld.org)

WBI Distance Learning Program on Natural Disaster Risk Management

The Earthquakes and Megacities Initiative, in partnership with the National Disaster Coordinating Council, would like to invite you to join the re-run of the Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Framework, an online course of the World Bank Institute. The CDRMF which will be held on October 13 to November 14, 2008, is the prerequisite of seven (7) specialized courses offered by WBI under the Natural Disaster Risk Management Program. Please see the complete list of courses and their corresponding schedule below.

Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Framework October 13 – November 14, 2008

Financial Strategies for Managing the Economic Impacts of Natural Disasters November 24 –December, 19 2008

Earthquake Risk Reduction
January 12 – February 6, 2009

Climate Change and Disaster Risks
February 23 – March 20, 2009

Risk Sensitive Land Use Planning April 6 – May 1, 2009

Safe Cities May 18 – June 12, 2009

Damage and Reconstruction Needs Assessment June 29 – July 14, 2009

Community-Based Disaster Risk Management August 10 – September 4, 2009

If you’re interested to join, please fill up the application form then send it to ndrmp@emi-megacities.org together with your resume. You may download the form and other relevant documents at http://www.emi-megacities.org/?page=training&sec=13&content=245.

Deadline for application is on October 3, 2008. Please give us a call at 927-9643 or 433-7811 if you have inquiries.


IRWIN GABRIEL S. LOPEZ
Program Administrator
WBI-NDCC-EMI-NDRMP

I Am A Changemaker

Three (3) university and community-based youth organisations nationwide will get more chance of winning Php 100,000 to implement their projects with I Am a Changemaker, a project grant competition organised by the British Council as the deadline for the submission of entries is extended to October 31, 2008.

The competition is about how issues on education, environment, and intercultural diversity can be addressed through youth leadership and social entrepreneurship.

Three (3) winners representing Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao will be selected to receive a grant of up to Ph 100,000 each for the implementation of their projects within a 6-month period.

The project, with support from Ayala Young Leaders Alliance, Studio 23, and NU 107 aims to recognise the role of young people as important partners in nation-building by developing their abilities to make a difference in their communities.

For competition details, contact us at:

(02) 9141011 to 14 ext 117
changemaker@britishcouncil.org.ph
www.britishcouncil.org.ph