Romanian Government Scholarships for International Students

Number of scholarships: 85 scholarships for under- and post-graduate studies in Romania, by means of selection of application files organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) and the Ministry of Education, Research, Youth and Sports (MECTS), in keeping with Romanian current legislation.

Who can qualify : citizens ofnon EU countries (irrespective of their country of residence). Priority is given to citizens from non EU states with which Romania does not have cultural cooperation agreements. Mention should be made that the citizens of the Republic of Moldova benefit from other scholarship programmes.

The scholarships are granted for three levels of study:

• for the first cycle (licenta): This scheme is dedicated to graduates of high schools or of equivalent pre-university systems, as well as to candidates who require the equivalation of partial studies and the continuation of their studies in Romania. The complete cycle of university studies lasts for 3 to 6 years, according to the specific requirements of the chosen faculty, and ends with a final examination (licenta);
• for the 2nd cycle (master): This scheme is dedicated to graduates of university/post graduate studies; it lasts for 1,5 to 2 years and ends with a dissertation;
• for the 3rd cycle (doctorate) this scheme is dedicated to the graduates of university/postgraduate studies (i.e. master); it lasts for 3-4 years, in keeping with the specific requirements of the chosen faculty, and end with a doctor’s thesis.

Priority fields: priority will be given to the candidates applying for: political and administrative sciences, education studies, Romanian culture and civilization, journalism, technical studies, oil and gas, agricultural studies, veterinary medicine, architecture, art. Requests for other fields will also be taken into account. 

Languge of Study: In order to promote Romanian language and culture, the Ministry of Education, Research, Youth and Sports has decided that the beneficiaries of the scholarships should study only in the Romanian language. The candidates who do not know Romanian are offered one supplementary preparatory year to study the language.

Financial support:

* 1st cycle (licenta):  monthly amount representing: the equivalent in Romanian currency of 65 EURO per month, for the under-graduate students

*2nd cycle (master): monthly amount representing: the equivalent in Romanian currency of 75 EURO per month, for post-graduate students (master degrees and specialization)

* 3rd cycle (doctorate): monthly amount representing: the equivalent in Romanian currency of 85 EURO per month, for post graduate students (doctor’s degree)

Read more http://www.mae.ro/ 

WTO Essay Award for Young Economists

The annual WTO Essay Award consists of a prize of CHF 5,000 to the author(s) of the winning essay. In the case of a co-authored paper, the prize will be equally divided among the authors. The winning paper will be officially announced at the annual meeting of the European Trade Study Group (ETSG), which is currently the largest conference specializing in international trade. The award ceremony will take place in September 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The winning author(s) will receive funding to attend the meeting.

Selection

An Academic Selection Panel is responsible for the selection of the winning paper. The Panel comprises:

• Professor Avinash Dixit (Princeton University)
• Professor Robert Staiger (Stanford University)
• Professor Alberto Trejos (INCAE Business School).

Ex officio panel members will include Dr Patrick Low (Director, Economic Research and Statistics Division, WTO Secretariat) and Dr Hakim Ben Hammouda (Director, Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation, WTO Secretariat).

Dr Michele Ruta (Economist, Economic Research and Statistics Division, WTO) coordinates the work of the Selection Panel.

Eligibility

The paper must address issues related to the economics of the WTO.  Possible topics include the effects and design of trade agreements, contingent protection, trade facilitation, Aid for Trade, the economic aspects of dispute settlement, regional versus multilateral integration, trade agreements and the environment. The author(s) of the paper must possess or be engaged in the completion of a PhD degree and, if over 30 years of age, be no more than two years past a PhD defence. In the case of co-authored papers, this requirement shall apply to all authors. In addition, to be considered for the Award, essays cannot exceed 15,000 words

Read more http://scholarization.blogspot.com/2011/03/wto-essay-award-for-young-economists.html

World Congress for Korean Politics and Society 2011

Incheon Songdo, South Korea

23 August, 2011 - 25 August, 2011

The main theme for the Congress is “Korean Politics in Global Contexts: Theories and Practices.” Contributions are invited for the congress that aims at vigorous discussion of the latest political developments in and around Korea covering, but not limited to, a variety of themes of study such as: (1) Research methodology of Korean political science: theories and issues; (2) Korean political studies: views from the outside; (3) Democratic process and national governance; (4) Rule of the law and social conflicts; (5) Social polarization and fair society; (6) Dynamics of the state, market, and civil society; (7) Political and social thoughts: the classic schools of thought and their alternatives, the universal and theparticular, and the East and the West; (8) Continuity and discontinuity in Korean political history: global implications; (9) Political leadership and political ethics; (10) World economy and Korean political economy; (11) North Korean regime and inter-Korean issues; (12) World security system and peace in the Korean peninsula; (13) The changing East Asian order and Korean politics; (14) Human security and global governance, (15) Multi-cultural and multi-religious society and identity politics; (16) Welfare and political economy in the aging society; (17) Gender equality and social justice; (18) Local politics and glocalization; (19) Presidential and parliamentary elections in 2012 and the future of Korean politics.

Please submit a paper or panel proposal with an abstract not exceeding 300 words through the KPSA homepage (www.kpsa.or.kr/congress2011/) to present at the 2011 World Congress.

For further information concerning the conference and the application process, please contact the Program Director, Dr. Ji-Whan Yun, at kpsa2011@gmail.com

Deadline: 15 April 2011


http://www.ipsa.org/news/call-for-paper/world-congress-korean-politics-and-society-2011

UN Habitat Urban Youth Fund

This Fund supports urban youth in developing countries. It aims to advance the achievements of the Millennium Development goals and the Habitat Agenda by providing grants up to USD 25,000 to youth-led projects piloting innovative approaches to employment, good urban governance, shelter and secure tenure.


Third call for applications opens 15^th February 2011
http://www.unhabitatyouthfund.org/

38th Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP)

The application for the 38th Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP) is now open.

Click on the link below to download the application forms.

http://www.nyc.gov.ph/whats-new-at-national-youth-commission/nyc-updates/81-youth/495-sseayp

Australian Development Scholarships

The Australian Government Aid Program is offering 40 Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) for Masters and Doctorate degree programs at Australian higher education institutions for study commencing in June 2011. Applicants from government and non-government sectors are encouraged to apply between 10 January – 07 February 2011. Deadline for submission of all applications is at 5:00 PM (Manila Time) on 07 February 2011.

Programs of study must relate to the following fields: Basic Education; Social Protection/Welfare; Peace and Development; Public Financial Management; Disaster Risk Reduction and Management; Climate Change Adaptation; Organisational Development/Human Resource Management and Development; Trade; Foreign Relations; Pandemics (Preparedness and Management).

Scholarship entitlements include pre-departure support, visa expenses, full tuition fees, roundtrip airfare, establishment allowance, cost of living expenses, introductory academic program, overseas student health cover, tutorial assistance if required, and fieldwork support for research students.

Successful applicants are required to return to the Philippines for at least two years after completion of the scholarship and contribute to the development of the country.

All candidates shall be subject to the ADS general eligibility requirements and Philippines-specific criteria and selection process. Below are application requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (original transcript of record, certificate of completion, and at least GPA of 2.0 or equivalent)
• Valid IELTS/TOEFL results
• Curriculum vitae
• NBI clearance (no derogatory record) and certificate of no pending case from employer, if currently employed
• Certificate of no pending scholarship obligation from employer, if currently employed
• A 2-page concept paper outlining how the skills acquired in Australia will be used to contribute to development in the Philippines
• For Doctoral applicants, an unconditional offer letter from an Australian university and copy of thesis proposal

Visit the following sites for further information:

• www.pahrodf.org.ph on how to apply, detailed mandatory requirements and application forms
• http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/studyin.cfm for general information on ADS
• http://www.philippines.idp.com/student_services/examination_services/ielts.aspxfor IELTS exams
• http://askedu.net/training.asp?Course=TOEFL&Location=Philippines for TOEFL exams
• http://cricos.deewr.gov.au/?Redirect=Y for the list of participating Australian education institutions

The ADS is a bilateral scholarship program of the Australian Government. It aims to contribute to the long term development needs of the Philippines and to promote knowledge, education links and enduring ties between Australia and the Philippines. It provides opportunities to Filipinos to undertake fulltime postgraduate study in Australia. Since 1997, over 1200 Filipinos have been granted ADS scholarships.

Successful applicants will be contacted for interview in February 2011 (tentative schedule of interview is 21 February 2011).

http://www.australia.com.ph/mnla/AusAID110114.html

Human Rights and Drug Policy

11 - 22 July 2011
Budapest, Hungary 


In cooperation with Global Drug Policy Program, Open Society Institute






The course aims to situate drug policies globally within a framework of fundamental human rights, and to assess the extent to which country and international drug policies fail to meet human rights standards. Discussion will focus partly on the identification and understanding of human rights including those that have their basis in international agreements and laws, and in part on evaluation and assessment of the gap between rights and practice in the implementation of drug policies in many countries and regions. The focus of the course will be global and participants will be drawn from all regions internationally.

A mix of teaching modes will be used and faculty are encouraged to minimise the use of formal lectures. Emphasis will be on discussion and interactive learning with maximal use of written and non-written materials. There exist considerable amounts of audio-visual media and these will be extensively used as a basis for group discussion. Time will be allocated for personal reading and participants will be encouraged to interact personally with faculty so as to deepen understanding of the issues. Site visits and discussions with civil society organisations and groups will be a feature of the programme of activities.

All those attending the course will be provided by CEU with a Certificate of Attendance. Opportunities will also be provided during the course for personal discussions with Faculty. It is intended that further work after the conclusion of the course be encouraged both in respect of research and programme analysis and development. Course faculty will be prepared to provide follow up assistance through personal agreement with students.


Application deadline: 15 February 2011 


http://www.summer.ceu.hu/02-courses/course-sites/drug/index-drug.php

http://www.summer.ceu.hu/01-about/DrugPolicy-flyer-2011.pdf