Paid Journalism Internships 2012 at Associated Press

The Associated Press is offering paid journalism internships for the summer of 2012 in eight U.S. cities (including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.) and 10 international locations (including London, Jerusalem, Seoul, Mexico City, Rome, Bangkok, Johannesburg, New Delhi, Rio de Janeiro and Moscow).

The interns will contribute to AP’s text, video, photos and interactives report for 12 weeks this summer. Although a primary format may be declared – depending on interest and ability – the internships will provide experience and training in all four. Interns will attend and contribute to all-format editorial meetings. Assignments will be made by a trainer who will also provide performance appraisals during the course of the internship.

Interns will be expected to be fast thinkers and show creativity and strong news judgment. They should be strong storytellers who are able to recognize interesting news elements, suggest their own story ideas and angles and incorporate them in stories, video and still images. Interns should be comfortable interacting with a diverse group of co-workers and interview subjects.

Interns will be expected to keep up-to-date with news in the city or region and its relevance to national and international affairs. Responsibilities will include tracking down information, conducting interviews, monitoring social media, and covering breaking news stories, either by phone or going to the scene. Assignments may include covering general, sports, business or entertainment spot news or features.

Interns will contribute to the text news report – reporting and writing their own stories under the direct supervision of an editor. Editors will train interns on such areas as interview techniques, sourcing, databases and AP style.  Interns will be expected to become familiar with - and abide by - the AP’s statement of values and principles governing ethics.

Staff photographers will supervise interns on visual storytelling techniques. Where possible interns will accompany staff photographers on assignments, assist with arrangements in the field, and shoot photos. Interns will be trained in the use of photo editing software – Photoshop and Photomechanic – as well as transmission.  Training will include photojournalism ethics, especially on authenticity.

Interns will assist in the production of video stories, including non-linear editing and writing story summaries and scripts for broadcast. They will research and set up video news and feature stories and occasionally join location shoots, or do their own shooting, if they possess the required skills. Interns may also assist with content management and translations.  

Applicants must be:

1. Current full-time students within two years of earning an undergraduate degree or
2. Current full-time graduate students or
3. Students who graduated December 2011 or later.

• Must be able to show proof of legal authorization to participate in a 12-week internship in the assigned country prior to the start of the internship.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency speaking and writing in the English language and command of the local language for the assigned country.
• Good general knowledge of U.S. and international affairs.
• Good writing skills and the ability to recognize grammatical and factual errors.
• Relevant coursework or experience in a cross-format environment (text, video, photos, interactive graphics, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of online and social media news venues.
• Highly organized and attentive to detail; able to multi-task and manage projects as assigned.
• Self-starter with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Application and submission materials:

• A 300-word autobiographical essay on this topic: “The Associated Press seeks to recruit and retain a workforce that embodies a wide range of talents, experiences, achievements and journalistic skills. Please describe the qualities and accomplishments you would bring to the company as an intern.”
• A resume and cover letter (please include your projected graduation date).
• Three to five examples of your work (links to a website of your clips, photos, multimedia work and video are preferred).
• Two letters of reference, one from a professor or faculty adviser on college/university letterhead and the second from a prior internship or employer.

Your application materials must be submitted by March 2, 2012.

Read more and apply here

Summer Academy 'Challenges of Sustainable Development'

Three-week Summer Academy Challenges of Sustainable Development is one of the most important educational events connected to sustainability in Poland. More than 350 people took part in it since 1998. Since the 12th edition we accept also participants from abroad. This year the Academy will be held on 08-28 July 2012 in Kartuzy, Pomerania Region, Poland.

Who can take part in the course?

The course is addressed to students and PhD students, researchers as well as representatives of the business, administration and NGO-sector from the Central and Eastern Europe and the Baltic Sea Region. Students represent different areas and specialties, especially they were: nature protection and environmental engineering, architecture, management, economic sciences, agriculture, biology, ecology, arts, history, journalism.

How can I take part in this course?

If you want to take part in 15th edition of our Summer Academy, you should send an application form, that is available on our website. An integral element of the recruitment process is also two-step e-learning course that we will provide from 10th March 2012.  

What is the subject of the course?

Sustainable development: explanation of the concept, theory from different perspectives and practical workshops and projects. The course includes also additional activities which integrates the group such as dance classes or hiking.

What can I expect from this course?

The programme includes: lectures, debates, workshops, simulation games, country activities and practical projects in the domain of sustainable development. Guided by experienced instructors from Poland and abroad, the participants work on two important practical projects. First concentrates on the implementation of sustainable development principles into the municipality; the other into the companies or institutions.

Application and Participation 

Please submit the application form till the 7th of March 2012.

60 people will be selected during phase 1 (the application form as well as the short exam result and the essay will be taken into consideration). They will be invited to participate in the 2nd part of the e-learning course - Applications of sustainable development. This part will consist of several individual and group tasks related to sustainable cities development and CSR. 28 persons that will show us their motivation to take part in the ChoSD course and a high level of engagement will be granted a scholarship to take part for free in the 15th edition of the Summer Academy ChoSD in Kartuzy between 8^th and 28^th of July 2012.

The additional criteria taken into account will be:

• fluency in English,
• country of the applicant (approximately 60% of participants will be from Poland, from other CEE and Baltic countries we will accept up to 3 participants from a certain country taking into consideration the number of application from a given country),
• specialization (the course has an interdisciplinary character and we try to create a diverse group of participants to share knowledge and experience in their fields).

You will be informed about the final results at the end of May, but the course tutors on constant basis will provide feedback to the applicants. All of the participants who fulfill all of the course tasks will be granted a certificate that they graduated the Application of sustainable development course.

Website: http://www.sendzimir.org.pl/en/course

Contact: Marcin Walkow, Promotion&Communication Specialist, 
e-mail: marcin.walkow@sendzimir.org.pl 

Best Educational Networks Available on Satellite TV

Many people watch satellite TV for entertainment, but there is no reason why you can’t watch educational channels that are also entertaining. Many networks contain a huge list of education channels that are fun to watch, and you always learn something from them. 

This article will list 10 of the best educational channels, so you exactly where to go when you want to learn something new.

Food Network

Everyone needs food, so learning how to prepare it can make dinner, lunch and breakfast more interesting and nutritious. The Food Network primarily has shows about preparing food, but there are also shows that teach you about the history of manufacturing process of common foods, as well.

The History Channel

Exactly as its name says, this channel is all about history. Most of the shows discuss lesser known aspects about popular times in history, but there are other shows that discuss new history that is being made right now. If you are interested in the past, then this channel will be right for you.

Military Channel

This is like the History Channel in some regards, as it covers common wars, but it covers the militaristic aspect more than the history. This is good, because many shows seem to breeze over these aspects, forgetting to really delve into militaristic equipment and strategy. This channel fills that gap, and is sure to teach you something new about old and modern warfare.

Travel Channel

Do you like to travel, or at least learn about new areas that are common travel spots? This channel has a lot of shows that visit these popular areas, so you know exactly what you will find if you ever go there.

Investigation Discovery

This channel delves into how most crimes are solved: through intense investigation. There are shows about popular or interesting crimes, and it shows how they were solved and what detectives and other officials did to reach the answer. For anyone who likes to know what goes on in a real investigation, this is a great channel.

DIY Network

Do you like building or doing things yourself? This channel has a lot of tutorial shows that will show you how do to things on your own, without any help. Whether you want to build a deck or put together your own electronics, you can learn about it here.

Discovery Health

If you are interested in finding out how your body works, and how you can best preserve your health, then this channel is a perfect fit. Most of the shows talk about the human body and how to best keep it in shape. There are also shows about rare diseases that you may also like.

Home and Garden Television

This channel is preoccupied with teaching you about how to spruce up your home or make your garden look fantastic. There are many shows about improving both, and it is great for interior and exterior designers.

Planet Green

The green revolution is a strong one, and this channels shows you how to make your life more green by saving energy and doing other things that can help the environment.

NASA TV

Space is huge, and while no one channel can fill in all the gaps of the universe, this channel does its best. Here you will find shows that teach about our universe and about space travel. Aside from shows, there are also many news reports about what is going on now with space.

Satellite TV has a lot of education channels, much more than just 10, but these are the best of the bunch. Scroll through your channels, watch some of these shows and have some fun learning about the world around you.

Author's Bio. Tech writer EJ Parfitt has been writing for a short time now and has already picked up steam with several tech websites and local news sites . During his free time , you're sure to catch him competing in local chess tournaments in downtown Fort Lauderdale FL .

Secrets to Saving Money While Studying Abroad

Studying abroad is an opportunity to experience a new culture, gain new experiences and improve your education in unfamiliar surroundings. It can also be a very expensive proposition: international students often pay high tuition fees, to say nothing of living and travel expenses. Fortunately, a few simple tips can help you reduce some of the expenses you'll face as a student overseas.

Make a Budget and Stick to It
Although it seems obvious, failure to make a budget for each month abroad is the most serious mistake most students make. Make note of tuition fees, rent, flights and other expenses, then calculate how much money you'll need per month to pay for these. Don't forget to add some extra funds for emergencies.

Talk to the Experts
Making a budget can be a challenge, simply because it can be hard to estimate how much things will cost in an unfamiliar country. To combat this problem, take some time before you leave to speak to other students who have travelled to the university you'll be attending. If you can't find any locally, try online. Use their experiences to fill in the gaps in your knowledge of your destination. Ask for additional information such as advice on inexpensive restaurants or transportation.

Watch Exchange Rates
Because international currency exchange rates fluctuate, your budget may go up or down as your host country's currency strengthens or weakens. Try to change money only when the exchange rate is in your favour. Avoid using airport money changers, which typically offer poor exchange rates. Familiarise yourself with cashpoint fees if you intend to use them to access your home bank account. One of your best options, if you're going to be abroad for long, will be to open a local bank account. Make sure you know what documents and identification will be required.

Ask Your University
Most educational institutions will have some kind of office for international students. Check with this office, both at your destination and at your home institution if you're a current student. These offices may be able to recommend inexpensive housing and transport. They may even be able to help you locate subsidies or scholarships. The key to saving money while studying abroad is being informed; the more information you can gather, the better prepared you'll be for your journey.

This is a guest post by Susanna Cha writing on behalf of Pearson PTE English test, approved for a tier 4 student visa.

Obtaining an Advanced Degree in Law – Is It Worth To Pursue It?

Advanced degrees are available to cater modern educational and professional needs of students. Today advanced degrees in law are available for aspirants who like to reveal their legal prowess. 

There is simply no end to how much you educate yourself. Today there are thousands of advanced degree courses available in the market and student can’t resist but fall for such knowledge based- practical programs ensuring them of a higher degree that is worth thousands in the professional field. A recent research has shown that the numbers of students getting enrolled in advanced degrees in law has reached soaring heights. Yes thousands of individuals are taking up law as their profession and are streaming towards advanced degree programs that ensure them of a professional degree that has market value. Records and data have proven that despite the recession taking toll over the employment industry, law schools show a record-breaking enrollment. From JD to LLM degrees students are applying for an assorted range of advanced degrees in law. 

Colleges and universities advocating law are generously opening up career opportunities to thousands or may be millions of aspirants who are eager to reveal their core competence in the subject. With so many educational institutions offering advanced degrees in law, how do you define the worth of an advanced degree? Or in other words is it worth enrolling in advanced degrees? In any way will it add to your credentials while you join your profession? There are several questions that arise in the mind of the wary aspirant who is about set his foot forward for an advanced degree in law. 

Law firms are employing aspirants after sorting the cream out of milk. Many get rejected in the way. The employer mostly uses his tricks to find out why the candidate was unable to avail a suitable job in law after completion of his advanced degree course. Additionally the candidate might end up in a fix pertaining to an indecision, which threatens his future. Being a graduate in criminal law you might just end up practicing as an LLM in health law. In that case you will have to find your way to your university from where you can again apply for an advanced degree in health law. Well, that would again cost you oodles of money; unless you actually have a massive financial resource to cushion your educational expenses. LLM offers you profound knowledge in different areas of law depending upon your interests. 

This depicts a risky picture where the legal aspirant applies for student loan in order to get enrolled in advanced degrees in law and finally fails to achieve his main aim- to become an accomplished lawyer in a chosen field. As a result of this the loaned amount gets piled up on his shoulders and he has to face a defaulted status for his entire life until he repays the amount. What actually seems too insignificant to you now might end up being disastrous later. It is important that you understand your core competence in a field and then take up a decision on whether you will like to invest money in advanced degrees in law. It is important you choose an LLM degree after consulting experts or students who have freshly graduated in the field. 

Author's Bio: Anna Willkins has penned down several write-ups in advanced degrees, which are quite informative. The content is about whether advanced degrees in law are worth pursuing.

Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship 2012 at University of Nottingham

Do you want to make a difference to the development of your home country? One of the most popular UK universities, the University of Nottingham, currently offers 105 scholarships for students from developing countries in 2012: 30 x 100% tuition fee and 75 x 50% towards tuition fee.   

 

You can apply for this scholarship if you:

• are a national of (or permanently domiciled in) Africa, India or one of the countries of the Commonwealth listed below* AND
• are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes AND
• already hold an offer to start a full-time Masters degree programme (including MRes) at Nottingham in September 2012 in one of the areas of study below:
  - Faculty of Engineering
  - Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences
  - Faculty of Science
  - School of Geography – courses related to the area of Environment
  - Institute for Science & Society – courses related to the area of Science
  - Institute of Work, Health & Organisations – courses related to the area of Health
  - Business School – courses allied to Operations Management

The closing date for applications is 16th May 2012.

*Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Kiribati, Malaysia, Maldives, Montserrat, Nauru, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tristan da Cunha, Turks and Caicos, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Western Samoa.

 

Offer of study

Applicants for competitive International Office scholarships must first have applied for and obtained an offer of study at Nottingham for September 2012 

Application deadline

Applications may be submitted up until the closing date for each scholarship – applications close at 12 mid-day (UK time) on the dates shown. 

Guidance on completing your online application

It is very important you complete your form correctly before you submit it – we are not able to change your online application once you have submitted it.

• Think about the questions and how you will answer them before you submit your application
• Type out your answers separately before you enter the form, think about them over a few days and then copy them into the application form
• You may also find our Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions helpful before you complete your application form

Read more and apply 

For scholarship information please email at: scholarship-assistant@nottingham.ac.uk

 

Euro-­Mediterranean Academy for Young Journalists

The Euro-Mediterranean Academy for Young Journalists in cooperation with the Swedish Institute in Alexandria, Egypt invites young journalists from different media outlets (print, radio, tv, online, photojournalists) to participate in the third Euro-Mediterranean Academy for Young Journalists in Alexandria, Egypt from April 22nd 2012 to May 2nd 2012.

Born in 2007 at the Euro-Mediterranean Youth Parliament in Berlin, the first Academy was carried out in Jordan in 2008 with the support of the Goethe Institute and the Anna Lindh Foundation. This experience was brought forward in 2009 when the second edition of the Academy was implemented in Amsterdam. Today, EMAJ brings together more than 50 young journalists from both sides of the Mediterranean.

EMAJ mainstreams a new quality of news making through its intercultural webzine – an online hub for feature-based and culturally sensitive journalism. EMAJ bridges the gap between young media-makers of the Euro-Mediterranean. We build on the ever-growing network enthusiastic young professionals whose aim is to produce high quality news from both sides of the Mediterranean.

EMAJ 2012 – Social Media in a Changing World

EMAJ 2012 is a ten-day high-quality training course focused on the theme “Social Media in a Changing World”. During EMAJ, participants will experience and experiment Intercultural Journalism built around the concept of dialogue and mutual understanding.

New media have revolutionized communications. Offering higher interactivity, quicker reports, easy access to powerful and ever-growing social networks, these media constitute today new and exciting tools in journalistic practice.

EMAJ 2012 aims to provide high-quality training on new media in addition to inspiration and possibilities to reflect on the role of these technological innovations. As new media have played an important role in promoting social, political and economic change in many countries of the Euro-Mediterranean, the Academy will look at the insights of communication processes that occur through these tools.

Programme

The programme of the Academy will be divided into a theoretical and a practical section. Through training sessions and expert lectures on relevant topics in the field of New Media, Journalism, and Intercultural Dialogue and discussions of the role of media, the participants will decide on a media product and develop a common editorial line. In inter-regional teams the participants will be confronting each other’s different views, approaches and cultural backgrounds, working together on a common story.

The final outcomes will be published in a special edition of EMAJ Magazine and will constitute the basis of the printed report of EMAJ2012. Additionally a rich social and cultural programme will complement the schedule and allow all participants to get to know Alexandria and enjoy the intercultural exchange.

The working language of the EMAJ2012 is English. All costs related to the event will be covered by the organisation, including travels, accommodation and meals. Some of the optional social and cultural programme might be at participants’ own cost.

Admission requirements

• Be aged 18-35.

• Be a national of one of the 27 EU Member States + Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Mauritania, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia and Turkey.

• Be a journalist with at least two years working experience in a media outlet (also freelance).

• Be committed to take active part in the whole academy (arriving date 22 April, departure 2 May 2012).

• Be open-minded and interested in intercultural exchange.

• Have an excellent command of the English language (oral and written).

How to apply:

Fill in the application form in all its parts (available on www.emajmagazine.org), including:

• A copy of a recent journalistic work (published not more than 6 months ago), if not in English provide a short summary.

Send your application via email with the subject (YOUR NAME_YOUR SURNAME_EMAJ2012) with the following attachments (only .doc, .pdf and .jpeg):

• Application form.

• A proof of your working experience issued by (on of) your current employer(s).

• A copy of your passport (valid for at least 6 months after May 2012).

• A copy of one your recent journalistic work.

• Your CV including two references of previous editors.

Your application should reach the following email address(es) by 22 February (5pm CET): emaj2012@emajmagazine.com and ahmedesmataly@gmail.com

Your application will be evaluated by experienced journalists and all applicants will be notified by mid-March in order to facilitate selected participants in their visa applications and travel arrangements to Egypt.

If you have any questions, please contact EMAJ 2012 Project Manager Ahmed Esmat: ahmedesmataly@gmail.com 

Going Abroad - Helpful Tips

Studying abroad comes with a lot of rules and suggestions. You may get all your information that you need from a school counselor, a friend with experience or a website but there are a few things to consider that most people forget to mention, here are a few:

Communication: Depending on where you decide to study, your communication methods may be limited. Overseas calls can add up on your cell phone if you don’t have an international plan. Before you head abroad talk with your phone carrier and see what options they offer and be aware of internet usage on your phone as well, high charges may apply. Internet on computer can be hard to come by depending where you are. There are many internet cafes that you can use; a lot of these cafes have a timed session. So carry coins and plan ahead. 

Weather: You may get excited about your trip you forget to really consider the weather in your place of study. Research weather from past years for that time period you are going to see the trend. It will most likely not be the same but it will give you an idea of what is possible. Also check the weeks ahead of time and keep an eye on it and pack accordingly. 

Pack an extra bag: Souvenirs, gifts and clothes! A lot of people forget that you just barely got your suitcase zipped up on the way to your detestation; you may have trouble coming back. Pack an extra bag to fill up on the way home. You would be surprised how your clothes tend to grow and those souvenirs add up. Some places allow you to mail back your souvenir, look into that. 

Transportation: It is very important to research the transportation methods to your destination, before you arrive. You need to know the best way to get from the airport to your next location. Sometimes it is by boat and if that is the case and you get motion sickness, bring your medicine. Or if it is by cab, train or car, be sure you are prepared to pay in cash. 

Money: Always bring more than you expect. You will most likely go over budget and then you will be in a bind. Prepare by looking over your finances and having enough money to fall back on if needed. Another tip is to notify your bank to let them know you will be going abroad. They may flag or put a hold on your account if they see purchases from a different country. And that could take some time to remove that hold on your account. 

Remember there is no such thing as being over prepared! Keep these tips in mind and enjoy your studies abroad! 

This is a guest post by Coleen Torres from home phone service. You can find more about her at her profile.

Call for Volunteers - Eurovision Song Contest 2012

The National Assembly of Youth Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan (NAYORA) is pleased to announce the call for volunteers to serve during the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 that will be held from 22nd till 26th of May 2012. The volunteers are supposed to arrive on 20th May and depart on 27th May. 

 

The Eurovision Song Contest is one of the longest running television shows in the world. It was on the 24th of May, 1956, that Europe saw the first ever Eurovision Song Contest. After 56 runnings, the contest is one of the most typical European traditions and without doubt, Europe's favorite TV show!

 

Accommodation and Costs

NAYORA will provide accommodation and meals. The costs of local transportation will also be covered by NAYORA. The volunteers will be required to cover the travel costs to Baku, Azerbaijan. 

 

Eligibility

All interested persons are eligible to apply. 

 

Application Process

Interested volunteers should send the filled-in application form and passport copies to Hasan Seyidov (hasan.seyidov@yahoo.com) by 28th February 2012.

 

Read more: http://intranet.youthforum.org/newsletters/node/27444 

Improve Your Essay Writing

When writing an essay, there are many guidelines that need to be followed. The very way in which an essay is structured can affect the final result. A well-written and structured essay should include an introduction, a main body and a conclusion or summary.

Essays can be improved by following these simple steps:

Plan

It is important to plan the structure of your essay, jotting down any notes you have and compiling a first draft. Always introduce the topic of the essay in the first paragraph, explaining what it is about and how you are going to approach it. The main body of the essay should be used to flesh out the detail, with the conclusion bringing everything together.

Topic

Be sure to choose a topic that you already have a substantial level of interest in. You need to appear passionate and feel strongly about the subject you are covering in order to give detailed information and strong opinions. Also, ensure that the facts you state are completely and utterly correct. It is important to be able to back up your statements with hard facts so keep a record of all books, sites or journals that you have used to research and provide references.

Proof-read

All work must be proof-read before it is submitted to avoid handing work in that contains minor inaccuracies and spelling mistakes, all of which can affect your final mark. Ensure that the formatting of the essay is consistent as the overall appearance of the piece needs to be neat and professional. Although Microsoft Word has many tools that can help with the writing of essays such as spell check, relying solely on this is not advisable. Spell check will not recognise every error in grammar and spelling and so it may be worth printing the final document and proof reading it manually.

PCs and laptops are typically used to write these types of assignment, with particular emphasis on the use of Microsoft Word - a word-processing programme which is a particular favourite piece of software for students. Drafts, notes and amendments can all be made as many times as necessary before saving the final copy. Files, notes and research can all be saved into virtual folders, making it easier to store and manage. A tutor will appreciate this approach as it is much easier to mark and evaluate a clearly presented and nicely formatted piece of work than one that has been hand written.

There are many deals and student discounts available that offer discounted software for pupils and teachers alike. Word can be purchased as part of the Microsoft Office 2010 Professional Plus package that can be found online for just £37.89 (including VAT).

This is a guest post by Nicola Winters on behalf of Phoenix software that provides discounted software for students.

5th International Conference of Law Studies

International Conference of Law Studies is an event that is organised each year by Interdisciplinary Student Association Diplomacy and Law. Four previous editions (two national and two international) aroused great interest and were attended by over 200 students and Ph.D. students from leading universities of Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Turkey, Ukraine Russia, Kazakhstan and Iran.

This year, the conference will be held on 12th-13th of April at University of Warsaw under the topic "International disputes - a challenge for the contemporary world?" and will be devoted to issues related to international disputes. Differences of opinions and interests are undoubtedly inevitable, natural and necessary as it may lead to joint development and finding better solutions. However, in most cases, conflicts pose a threat to world peace and common coexistence. Therefore, we would like to consider carefully the causes of the disputes, their conduct and methods of their resolution. In our opinion, a special role in this regard, need to be assigned to international law. We would also like to pay attention to main actors of international disputes: States and other entities of international law.

The following issues will be addressed during the conference:

- Provisions of international law governing status, rights and duties of international law entities during conflicts.

- Different methods of dispute resolutions in particular domains concerning international cooperation (e.g. International Trade Law, International Law of the Sea, Law of Outer Space).

- Dispute preventive measures.

- Conventional and alternative methods of dispute resolution (war as a measure of conflict resolution, negotiation, mediation, conciliation, good services, arbitration tribunals, international tribunals).

- Analysis of the various international disputes (case studies).

- Role of the institutions responsible for maintaining peace and resolving conflicts (UN, regional organisations, ICJ, other courts and international tribunals).

- New trends in a dispute resolution domain.

The Conference is addressed to all students and Ph.D. students interested in international law. The conference will be held in two languages: Polish and English. The organizers are planning to publish a post-conference book, composed of articles written by the participants.

Deadline for applications is 1st of March 2012. Foreign participants will be notified if their application was successful within 7 working days from sending the application.

The conference fee is 35 PLN (around 8 EUR). Organisation Committee will also assist in finding accommodation for the time of conference. Information concerning the accommodation will be given individually after acceptance of the application.

Contacts:

Piotr Sosnowski
Organisation Committee
e-mail: int.law.conference@wpia.uw.edu.pl
Website: http://www.dip.mish.uw.edu.pl/conference/
Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/events/128929167228014/

Danish Government Scholarships 2012

The Danish Government Scholarships under the Cultural Agreements

The Danish Government Scholarships under the Cultural Agreements are aimed at highly qualified exchange students and young researchers who wish to immerse themselves in studies of the Danish language and culture or other fields of study related to Denmark, such as design, architecture, environmental studies, and other related fields.

These Danish Government Scholarships are offered to students from a number of European countries and students from Russia, China, Japan, Israel and Egypt. The Cultural Agreements both comprise scholarships for long-term study periods and summer languages courses to foreign students. The Scholarships under the Cultural Agreements for the study year 2012-13 can be applied for from November 2011 and onwards until February 28^th 2012. 

Read more about the Danish Government Scholarships under the Cultural Agreements.

 

Danish government scholarships for highly qualified non-EU/EEA students

Danish higher education institutions receive a limited number of government scholarships each year to fund highly qualified full-degree students from non-EU/EEA countries and Switzerland.

In order to be eligible for a scholarship you must be:

• a citizen of a country outside the EU, the European Economic Area or Switzerland
• enrolled in a full degree higher education programme
• granted a time-limited residence permit in Denmark due to education

You are not eligible for a Danish government scholarship if you are:

• seeking admission to a university level institution of arts, design and architecture
• have a legal claim to the rights of Danish citizens
• have been granted a residence permit at the time of admission by the Danish Aliens Consolidations Act §9c, subsection 1, as the child of a foreign citizen who has been granted a residence permit in accordance with the Danish Aliens Consolidations Act §9a, and who is a citizen of a country that is not acceded to the EU or covered by the EEA agreement
• a student who is eligible for a grant in accordance with Danish Law regarding the State Education Fund

The scholarships are administered by the Danish higher education institutions, each of which decides which students will receive a scholarship. For further information about the government scholarship, please consult the admission details of the higher education institution of your choice.

Please note: The government scholarship consists of two parts and can be given as full or partial tuition fee waivers and/or grants towards covering your living costs. However, as the scholarships are administered by the individual higher education institution, you should ask for further details at the institution of your choice.

More about the study in Denmark and scholarship programs: http://studyindenmark.dk/study-in-denmark/tuition-fees-and-scholarships

Translation Grant Programme of the Goethe-Institut

The Goethe-Institut’s translation grant programme “Translations of German books into other languages” provides support to non-German publishers with the publication of translated German titles. This enables important academic contributions, challenging fiction, literature for children and young adults, and selected non-fiction works, to be made accessible to non-German-speaking readers. The programme serves cultural-political aims and is an important guiding instrument of cultural and educational foreign policy. In cases where an application for a translation grant is successful, the Goethe-Institut contributes part of the translation costs to the publisher, payable on publication of the translated work. It is not envisaged that the Goethe-Institut will finance the full costs of the translation or printing or editorial costs. The programme has been running for nearly 35 years, during which time they have given financial support to the publication of around 5000 books in 45 languages.

Priority is given to works in the following subject areas:

• democracy, the rule of law, and civil society
• current regional and global issues
• the cultural dimension of European integration
• recent German history
• outstanding works of contemporary German literature

Consideration will also be given to:

• classical German literature
• contemporary drama
• quality literature for children and young adults

Eligibility

Only non-German publishers are entitled to apply for translation grants.

Grant

In cases where an application for a translation grant is successful, the Goethe-Institut contributes part of the translation costs to the publisher, payable on publication of the translated work. It is not envisaged that the Goethe-Institut will finance the full costs of the translation or printing or editorial costs.

Application

The following documents are required:

• a fully completed application form;
• a legally valid licence agreement;
• a legally valid translator’s contract;
• justification of the project with information on the relevance of the work to the target sales audience, how it fits into the publisher’s list, and on why financial support is required
• two copies of the German edition of the publication plus reviews. (Books and reviews should be requested from the German publisher and then forwarded to the Munich Central Office of the Goethe-Institut, Bereich 33, Literatur und Übersetzungsförderung.

Please submit the application form to the Goethe-Institut in your country. If there is no Goethe-Institut in your country, please contact the German embassy.

The Goethe-Institut in your country will evaluate your application. If an application is successful, the Goethe-Institut will forward the documents, together with a supporting statement, to the central office of the Goethe-Institut in Munich. There a committee will decide on the value of the sum to be granted. If an application is rejected, the Goethe-Institut in your country will inform you directly.

Application deadlines:

The committee meets four times a year as follows:

• End of January: fiction; literature for children and young adults
• End of April: all categories
• End of July: fiction; literature for children and young adults
• End of October: all categories

The Goethe-Instituts accept applications all year round. They are dealt with at the next meeting due to take place. However, please note that applications which arrive less than four weeks before the next due meeting in Munich cannot usually be taken into consideration.

For academic works longer submission deadlines apply because a validation from the “Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft” (German research organisation) is required. In order to be able to process your application at the April meeting, the documents should have arrived by the 31st January at the Goethe-Institut’s central office, and for the October meeting by the 31st July.

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