The Shorenstein Center Fellowship Program Harvard University, US

The Shorenstein Center Fellowship Program offers an opportunity for outstanding journalists and scholars to spend a semester at Harvard University, where they can share their knowledge and expertise in a collegial and intellectually stimulating environment. The mission of the fellowship program is to advance research in the field of press, politics and public policy; provide an opportunity for reflection; facilitate a dialogue among scholars, journalists and policymakers; and create a vibrant and long-lasting community.
Since 1986 the Center has hosted more than 200 visiting journalists and scholars. They have traveled from around the world and across the United States. Papers and books by former fellows have added significantly to the body of work on press and politics. Fellows' papers have been published as articles in journals such as Foreign Affairs and the Columbia Journalism Review, and have formed the basis for longer books.

Fellows participate in the Center's seminars and conferences, attend public lectures and explore cultural and intellectual offerings at Harvard. The Shorenstein Center creates opportunities for its fellows to interact with fellows, students, and faculty from other Harvard programs. Each Shorenstein fellow is assigned a student assistant to facilitate their research, and participates in special activities for students and fellows.

What Is the Fellowship?
The Joan Shorenstein Center offers a one-semester fellowship at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. Fellows are domestic or international journalists, scholars and/or policymakers who are interested in the influence of the press on public policy and politics.

The fellowships offer a unique opportunity for scholars and practitioners to share their knowledge and expertise in a collegial and intellectually stimulating environment. Fellows participate in weekly seminars with scholars, a luncheon speakers series with invited journalists or policymakers and in other organized programs of the Shorenstein Center and Harvard University. The Fellowship Program is not a degree or journalism training program.

Objective
The purpose of the Fellowship Program is to advance existing research in press/politics and to provide an opportunity for distinguished experts to reflect on their discipline. Our goal is to foster a collegial and intellectual environment that will enrich and complement one's knowledge of the field. The primary focus for a fellow in residence is a paper (approximately 15 pages in length) on a topic examining and analyzing the influence of the press on politics and public policy in the domestic or international arena.

Guidelines

- Applicants must be fluent in reading, writing and speaking English.
- Applicants must be journalists, scholars or policymakers active in the field of press, politics and public policy.
- Fellows are required to live in residence for one semester (fall semester runs approximately September through December; spring semester runs approximately February through May).
- Domestic and international applicants are eligible.
- Stipend: $30,000 disbursed in four installments over the semester. Travel and living expenses are not covered by the Center.
- Office space, computer, printer and telephone are provided.
- All application materials must be received on or before FEBRUARY 1, 2011.

How to Apply
Applicants may submit materials either as printed hard copies OR electronic files. Download a PDF of the fellowship application form.

Originals of the following documents must be received on or before February 1, 2011. PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE.

- A cover letter from the applicant stating interest in the fellowship.
- Completed fellowship application form.
- A three- to five-page research project proposal.
- A curriculum vitae/résumé.
- Three letters of recommendation from people familiar with the work of the applicant.

Please mail materials to:
Fellowship Program Director
Joan Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics and Public Policy
Kennedy School of Government
79 JFK Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

OR email files to Edith Holway: edith_holway@harvard.edu

For more information see the website or contact Edith Holway: edith_holway@harvard.edu
phone: 617-495-8269 | fax: 617-495-8696

2011 Mellon Fellowships

CLIR is now accepting applications for the 2011 Mellon Fellowships.

Deadline: November 15, 2010
Open to: applicants of any nationality, enrolled in a doctoral program in a
graduate school in the United States

The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) is pleased to offer fellowships generously funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for dissertation research in the humanities in original sources.

The purposes of this fellowship program are to:

- help junior scholars in the humanities and related social-science fields gain skill and creativity in developing knowledge from original sources
- enable dissertation writers to do research wherever relevant sources may be, rather than just where financial support is available
- encourage more extensive and innovative uses of original sources in libraries, archives, museums, historical societies, and related repositories in the U.S. and abroad, and
- provide insight from the viewpoint of doctoral candidates into how scholarly resources can be developed for access most helpfully in the future.

The program offers about fifteen competitively awarded fellowships a year. Each provides a stipend of $2,000 per month for periods ranging from 9-12 months. Each fellow will receive an additional $1,000 upon participating in a symposium on research in original sources and submitting a report acceptable to CLIR on the research experience. Thus the maximum award will be $25,000.

Original source material means primary sources such as the following:

- records, documents, manuscripts, and other written material
- photographs, films, sound recordings, oral histories, and other audiovisual material
- maps, blueprints, drawings, and other graphic material library special collections, including books used as primary, not secondary, sources
- original artwork, artifacts, and museum objects born-digital sources such as websites, wikis, and blogs

For purposes of this program, eligible fields of the humanities and related elements of the social sciences will include:

- area studies
- art history
- classics
- comparative literature
- critical theory
- cultural anthropology
- cultural studies
- economic history
- ethnic studies
- ethnomusicology
- history
- history and philosophy of mathematics
- history and philosophy of science and medicine
- language and cultural linguistics
- literature in any language
- music history
- philosophy
- political theory
- religion (exclusive of theological training for the ministry)
- rhetoric
- women's studies
- interdisciplinary studies involving fields above.

For information about the requirements and the application process, please click here.

Fellowships - Community Solutions Program US

Program Overview: The Community Solutions Program is a professional development program for the best and brightest global community leaders working in Transparency & Accountability; Tolerance/Conflict Resolution; Environmental Issues; and, Women’s Issues.

Selected candidates will participate in:
· A Four-month U.S. Fellowship: Fellows are placed in U.S. community-based, non-profit or other organizations, government offices or legislative bodies where they work with community leaders.
· Community Leadership Institute (CLI): Fellows will spend more than 500 hours developing practical leadership skills in Goal Setting, Monitoring & Evaluation, Organizational Team Building, Networking & Partnering, and Communications & Advocacy.
· Follow-on Projects: Fellows, in partnership with their U.S. hosts, will develop follow-on projects to be completed after fellows return to their home countries.

Sixty-six eligible individuals will be selected to participate in the Community Solutions Program.
Financial provisions of the program include: J-1 visa support; round-trip travel from fellow’s home city to the U.S.; accident and sickness insurance; and a stipend to cover housing, meals and incidentals.

Eligibility Requirements: Competition for the program is merit-based and open to community leaders, ages 25-38 at the time of application, who meet the following criteria:

· Is from a participating country (U.S. citizens, permanent residents of the U.S. , and individuals who have applied for U.S. permanent residency in the past three years are not eligible for this program.);
· Is currently living and working in his/her home country (Individuals participating in academic, training or research programs in the United States at the time of application and individuals residing or working outside their home countries at the time of application are not
eligible for this program);
· Is currently working on a community engagement initiative in his/her home country; and, has at least 2 years of professional experience in this capacity at the time of application;
· Is able to begin the program in the United States in 2011, and is committed to returning to his/her home country after completion of the program;
· Is able to receive a U.S. J-1 visa (Individuals who have participated in an exchange visitor program sponsored or funded by the U.S. Government who have not fulfilled their two-year home residency requirement by the time of application are not eligible for this program); and,
· Is proficient in spoken and written English at the time of application.

Preference will be given to individuals with four (4) months or more academic exchange or professional training experience in the United States. Employees of the U.S. Embassy are not eligible.

Eligible Countries: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Czech Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Hungary, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Romania, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Trinidad, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Uzbekistan, West Bank/Gaza, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Please note that not all countries are eligible for all four thematic areas; see application instructions for specific eligibility requirements.

On How to apply, please visit the website.
For further questions email: Communitysolutions@irex.org

PhD Studentship (fees + bursary) on Korean Horror Cinema

The Department of Arts, University of Northumbria (Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK) is advertising a PhD studentship entitled 'A History of Korean Horror Cinema' to begin January 2011. The studentship comprises of a tuition fee waiver, an anuual bursary of £7000, access to research expenses and a dedicated work station.

Relatively little has been published to date in English on Korean horror cinema, and what has been discussed frequently concentrates on the renaissance of Korean horror film at the millennial fin-de-siècle.
This PhD will take a broader perspective, considering the historical development of Korean horror from the 1960s to the present day. What are the social, political, economic and cultural contexts of Korean horror production, and how do these change over time? How can these films be characterised aesthetically, and what might their relation be to international markets? We would be pleased to accept proposals from suitably qualified candidates who are interested in utilising an interdisciplinary methodology to explore an exciting and nascent field of cinema studies,and who will contribute directly to the analysis of horror film and the burgeoning field of Korean Cinema Studies.
Proficiency in Korean language is desirable but not essential.

We are looking to recruit candidates of the highest quality, with the capability of submitting excellent theses within the standard PhD duration of 3 years. You will need to demonstrate a strong performance in your first degree (probably a first) as well as a good MA qualification. We will, however, consider candidates straight from undergraduate degrees where there is evidence of exceptional academic ability. Prospective candidates from overseas should contact us concerning entry requirements.

For further informaptions please contact : alison.peirse@northumbria.ac.uk

Details on: www.northumbria.ac.uk

Four scholarships of €2,500 from European Society for Pediatric Endocrinology

The ESPE Visiting Scholarship offers financial support to members of the Society or to their collaborators in the view of gathering information and experience on a specific research issue OR on a laboratory technique in the field of paediatric endocrinology. Proposed projects should endeavour to increase general know-how in paediatric endocrinology at the recipient's home institution. The stated aim of the scholarship, as agreed upon by ESPE and the sponsoring company, is to help recipients to overcome unforeseen obstacles which may arise in the course of a research project in a simple, quick and streamlined manner.

The ESPE Visiting Scholarship is awarded on the basis of nominations made by an ESPE member. Priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate how they intend to bring important knowledge and/or techniques back to their home institution.


How to Apply

The following documents should be submitted in electronic format by 31st January, 30th April, 31st July or 31st October:

* completed application form
o Download Word Version of the Application form (22kb)
* detailed CV
* an outlined programme including aims, work to be carried out, and expected benefits for the home institution
* a letter of acceptance from the head of the institution to be visited
* a letter from one sponsor (who must be ESPE member)
* an estimate for the funds requested with a short justification of expenses
* a written statement of commitment to inform the secretariat of the results of the scholarship (short report) and to acknowledge the programme in publications or ESPE presentations.
Regulations

* Four scholarships of €2,500 each will be available on an annual basis.
* These will be awarded every three months, with application deadlines of 31st January, 30th April, 31st July and 31st October.
* The committee can, at its discretion, award more than four scholarships in extraordinary circumstances, for example, if several particularly deserving applications are received contemporaneously.
* The scholarship covers travel and housing expenses only. It excludes research materials or costs and personal living expenses.
* A scholarship can be used to finance a short-term visit of a few days to up to six weeks' duration in an external laboratory/hospital/institute in order to:
* learn a new technique
* troubleshoot on existing methods
* discuss new methods/techniques in a research seminar
* compile statistics on joint research projects
* test samples in the framework of a joint research project.
* Alternatively, the scholarship may be used to finance the visit of an outside expert in order to receive essential guidance, consultation or advice at the requester's home institute.
* A brief report in the form of an e-mail message should be submitted to the ESPE Secretariat within 3 months of completing the visit.
* Scholarship recipients are encouraged to acknowledge the scholarship's support in any publications which result from it.

Eligibility:

Both ESPE members and non-members may apply but ESPE members will be given priority

All applications must be submitted electronically to the ESPE Secretariat at espe@bioscientifica.com.

Failure to submit applications electronically may result in delays to the process.

All applications will be acknowledged by email. A quick decision will be made by the Review Committee and applicants will be notified by the Secretary within one month of the deadline date.

This award is made possible by the generous support of Pfizer, USA.

More details here

Scholarships at Boston University School of Management

In a city over 50 academic institutions and a distinct cosmopolitan flavor, Boston University and the School of Management stands out as one of North America's top 10 international universities. With nearly 4,500 international students, over 1,100 international scholars, and approximately 1,200 participants in the Center for English Language and Orientation Programs (CELOP), it is clear that Boston University is a truly global institution.

Over the next few months, our admission team will be traveling the world (Milan, London, Madrid, Istanbul, Athens...) - meeting with prospective students at over 100 events on four continents. We travel far and wide in search of the strongest candidates for our portfolio of management programs.

To attract the highest quality students, we offer a range of scholarship programs. For the 2010 entering MBA class, more than 75 percent received scholarships assistance with the average award exceeding US$15,000 per year. For the class entering in August 2011, our maximum scholarship package will be US$89,500 throughout the duration of the program - nearly a full tuition waiver.

This past year we added the Master of Science in Mathematical Finance program to our portfolio of offerings. For recent graduates with a strong background and an interest in financial engineering, this three-semester program is the only of its kind in the Boston area. A required summer internship gives our graduates hands-on experience, making them more attractive for future employers. Partial scholarships awards are available.

If you have questions, or if you need additional information, please free to contact the Graduate Admission office.

Boston University School of Management
Graduate Admission
595 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215
T 617-353-2670
or send an email to: mba@bu.edu

For more informations on scholarships click here.