Internship Opportunity at WFP Headquarters in Italy

                                       
Location: Rome, Italy.

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are currently seeking to fill an internship position with the WFP Government Partnerships Division. The position will be based at WFP Headquarters in Rome, Italy. The Internship will be for an initial period of six months starting from June to November 2015.
Terms and Conditions:

• Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP up to the amount of US$700 per month depending on the duty station.
• WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, travel to and from WFP internship location, necessary visas and costs related.

Application Process:
Go to: http://www.wfp.org/about/vacancies/internship

• Step 1: Create your online CV.
• Step 2: Click on the hyperlink to view the current opening(s) and “Apply” to submit your application(s).

NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this Internship.
Internship Provider: World Food Programme​.

International Programme Scholarships 2015 at University of Glasgow

                                          

Deadline: June 1, 2015

Type: Partially Funded

University of Glasgow: the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences aims to attract academically talented students from around the world and give them an intellectually demanding, research-informed education. They are equally committed to supporting students and rewarding academic excellence.

Courses:

• MSc Cancer Sciences
• MSc Sport & Exercise Science and Medicine
• MSc Cardiovascular Sciences
• The David Livingstone MSc Infection Biology Scholarship
• MSc Health Technology Assessment
• MSc Biotechnology
• MSc Food Security

Eligibility:

– The scholarships are available to applicants from outside the UK/EU.
– You must be a conditional or unconditional offer holder (so you will need to have applied for a course and have received an offer before you can apply for a scholarship. To apply for the course click on the link above).

Cost:

The scholarship amount varies from being fully funded to £10,000 depending on the course:

• MSc Cancer Sciences: £10,000 scholarship
• MSc Sport & Exercise Science and Medicine: £10,000 scholarship
• MSc Cardiovascular Sciences: £10,000 scholarship
• The David Livingstone MSc Infection Biology Scholarship: £10,000 scholarship
• MSc Health Technology Assessment: Full tuition fee waiver
• MSc Biotechnology: £10,000 scholarship
• MSc Food Security: £10,000 scholarship

Application:

Once you have received an offer, please email clare.martin@glasgow.ac.uk stating:
– the course scholarship you like to be considered for
– your application number (you will be given an application number when you apply for your course.)

* Students can only receive one University scholarship.

Other questions

If you have any other questions about the above scholarships, please email clare.martin@glasgow.ac.uk

Fully Funded Nudge Global Leadership Challenge 2015 in Netherlands

                                                

Deadline: July 15, 2015

Date: 20 – 22 November 2015.
Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Type: Fully Funded

Nudge and The Leadership Group have developed this three-day ‘pressure cooker’ as an opportunity for young future leaders to equip themselves with the leadership style necessary, the network and the publicity to realise their goals.

60 of our world’s best young talents, (age between 23 and 33) will be invited to participate. They explicitly strive to have a diverse group of participants. Participants may come from both the commercial and civil sector or work for an NGO or social enterprise. They also welcome students and graduates. Only one criterion counts: leadership talent.

The participants will take part in a unique and demanding three-day programme. They will be challenged to share their vision and work, to excel in debate and dialogue, to inspire with speeches and to show team spirit. On occasion they will be allowed to lean back and listen to world-class speakers, after which they will sink their teeth into a Global Challenge.

They will compete for the award of: Best Global Young Leader in Sustainability 2015 under the theme “Leadership in the Age of Transformation“.
Eligibility:

They are looking for young professionals from all working fields and industries who want to make a difference. You have to meet the following criteria:

• minimum bachelors degree or equivalent
• ideally at least 2 years work experience
• 23-33 years old
• fluent in English (verbal and written)
• clear affinity for sustainability

Costs:
If you are selected as the best nominee in your country, your participation fee (including hotel nights during the challenge) and travel expenses will be covered by the Country Support Partner.

Application:
You have to fill out the nomination form and submit it online.

The candidates should be future leaders in the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Mexico, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.

However, if your country is not listed, it is still possible to nominate yourself. Still, in such case, organizers cannot confirm that you will be able to enter the nomination process. This is because they will need a Country Support Partner from your country

UNESCO/ISEDC Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2015 in Russia

                                  
Deadline: May 22, 2015


Location: Moscow, Russia.
Date: October 5 – 30, 2015.
Open to: applicants with BSc or BA degree interested in sustainable and renewable energy sources.

The UNESCO Category II International Center for Sustainable Energy Development (ISEDC) in Moscow is offering 20 fellowships of 4 weeks duration from 5 to 30 October 2015.
The aim of this fellowships programme is to enhance the capacity-building and human resources development in the area of sustainable and renewable energy sources in developing countries and countries in transition. The training activities in the framework of these fellowships are tenable in specialized institutions in the Russian Federation. The medium of instruction will be English. UNESCO will solicit applications from the developing countries and countries in transition.
The candidates may choose to study in the following fields of study:

• Energy and sustainable development;
• Ecological management of energy resources;
• Renewable energy;
• Sustainable and renewable energy power generation.

Eligibility:
Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Holder of at least a BSc degree or BA in Economics;
• Proficient in the Russian language;
• Not more than 35 years of age.

Scholarship:

• Beneficiaries will be exempt of paying tuition fees for the entire duration of studies/training;
• Fellows will undertake studies/training under the supervision of an advisor or study director that will be provided by the host institution;
• The donor Government will pay stipends to beneficiaries on a monthly basis, in local currency. The stipend amounting to 800 US dollars is intended to cover living expenses such as accommodation, meals, pocket expenses, and incidentals. The donor will determine the amount of the stipend to be granted to beneficiaries;
• ISEDC will assist in obtaining modest housing for the fellows;
• UNESCO will cover the cost of the round-trip international travel at the most economical rate and the most direct flights;
• UNESCO will pay a one-time travel allowance amounting to 100 US dollars, prior to the fellows’ departure for the Russian Federation;
• Health insurance. To avail of this entitlement, beneficiaries should be declared medically fit by the UNESCO Medical Service that examines the complete medical dossiers.

Application Process:
All applications should be endorsed by the National Commission for UNESCO and must be duly completed in English or French with the following attachments in duplicate:

• The prescribed UNESCO fellowship application form;
• Six photographs;
• Certified photocopies of diplomas;
• Certificate of English Language proficiency;
• Subsequently, for those who have been selected, the UNESCO medical examination form duly completed by a recognized physician (not more than four months before the actual date of studies).
• The prescribed form of which will be sent along with the letter of award. Expenses incurred in the constitution of the medical dossiers will not be reimbursed.

The complete application, duly endorsed by the National Commission for UNESCO, should be sent to:

• The Director-General
  UNESCO
  7 Place de Fontenoy
  75352 Paris 07 SP 13

For information regarding fellowships, please address correspondence to:

• Mr. Ali Zaid
  Chief, Fellowships Section, UNESCO
  fellowships@unesco.org

Become a Speaker at The UN General Assembly Session on Climate Change 2015 in UN Headquarters

                                     
Deadline: May 17, 2015

Location: UN Headquarters, New York, USA.
Date: June 29, 2015.
Type: Fully Funded/ Self Funded


The UN Non-Governmental Liaison Service (UN-NGLS) is searching for a dynamic young speaker to address the opening ceremony of the UN General Assembly Session on Climate Change 2015. In addition, two other candidates are invited to participate in panel discussions during the meeting. Are you or do you know a young person from a developing country with an inspiring story about climate action? If so, the United Nations wants to hear from you.

A global search is underway for this dynamic person and two others from civil society organizations to address a special United Nations High-Level Event on Climate Change, set for 29 June, and convened by the President of the General Assembly, Sam Kutesa.

The event, which will be attended by Ministers, business leaders and representatives from civil society organizations will take place just months before countries meet in Paris in December 2015 to adopt a new universal agreement on climate change. The event will be the highpoint of a week of climate change activities at UN Headquarters in New York.

Eligibility:
UN-NGLS invites candidates who are representatives of civil society organizations to share their story of successful local climate action to help shift the world to a sustainable path, enabling economic opportunity, equality, and a healthy environment for all. Civil society representatives may also apply to serve on the Selection Committee for this event.

Candidates are eligible if they:

• are a representative of a civil society organization, and officially authorized by their organization/network to speak on the organization/network’s behalf;
• can address the relevant topics and guiding questions in the event concept note (link above);
• would be a compelling public speaker;
• are available to be in New York on 28-29 June 2015 and for travel if necessary;
• have a visa for travel to New York, or are able to obtain one within 2 weeks for travel to New York.

One speaker for the Opening Ceremony:
The President of the General Assembly requests young candidates from developing countries for this key speaking role. This is an opportunity to tell Member States, Government Ministers, high-level participants and other representatives about how you are succeeding in taking climate action.

• Travel funding will be provided for this speaker and a supporter if the candidate is under 18.

One respondent for Panel Discussion 1: Mobilizing political momentum for ambitious actions on mitigation, adaptation and means of implementation. Applicants must be representatives of civil society organizations with expertise in this topic.

• Travel funding is not available for this speaking role.

One respondent for Panel Discussion 2: Mobilizing stakeholders for ambitious actions on mitigation, adaptation and means of implementation. Applicants must be representatives of civil society organizations with expertise in this topic.

• Travel funding is not available for this speaking role 
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• Application:
• Submit applications to speak here: Nomination/Application Form.
  
  
   

Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund (ABCF): APPLY NOW!!!

                

The Biosciences eastern and central Africa – International Livestock Research Institute (BecA-ILRI) Hub, located in Nairobi, Kenya, is a shared agricultural research and biosciences platform that exists to increase access for African researchers to affordable, world-class research facilities.

The BecA-ILRI Hub capacity building program is branded The Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund (ABCF).The ABCF program operates in the critically important intersection between agricultural research and development (ARD), food security, and individual and institutional capacity building.

 

Eligibility/applicant requirements

• Nationals (passport holder) of a BecA-ILRI Hub target country: Burundi, Cameroon, Central Africa Republic, Congo Brazzaville, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. In exceptional cases we may consider applicants from other African countries.
• A researcher at a national agricultural research organization or university in a BecA-ILRI Hub target country.
• Currently engaged in research in food and nutritional security or food safety in Africa, or in a research area with relevance to agriculture in Africa.
• MSc or PhD holder in biosciences, agriculture or related subject.
• Good working knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Completed online application form.
• A signed letter of approval of the application from the head of your institute / organization/ university faculty.

Fellowship Benefits:

The BecA-ILRI Hub has secured funding to sponsor several fellowships on a highly competitive basis. BecA-funded fellowships will cover the following costs:

•  Research at the BecA-ILRI Hub
• Travel
• Medical insurance
• Accommodation
• Living allowance

Please note that BecA-ILRI Hub-funded fellowships do not cover the cost of fieldwork or research at the applicant’s home institute.

Applicants who can fund their own research (either fully or partially) will have added advantage

Timeline:

• Closing date for applications: March 31st 2015.
• Notification to early applicants will start from March 1st 2015. The notification process will be completed by April 30th 2015 (indicative date depending on volume of applications).
• Implementation of projects: projected start time is end May 2015.

How to Apply:

http://hpc.ilri.cgiar.org/beca/training/ABCF_2015/

For More Information:

http://hub.africabiosciences.org/media-center/news/434-the-africa-biosciences-challenge-fund-call-for-applications-2015

Apply for the 2015 Hult Prize

Apply for the 2015 Hult Prize – Win US$1,000,000 to start a Social Entreprise

How will you change the world with $1M in start-up capital?

The Hult Prize Foundation is a start-up accelerator for budding young social entrepreneurs emerging from the world’s universities. Named as one of the top five ideas changing the world by President Bill Clinton and TIME Magazine, the annual competition for the Hult Prize aims to identify and launch the most compelling social business ideas—start-up enterprises that tackle grave issues faced by billions of people. Winners receive USD 1 million in seed capital, as well as mentorship and advice from the international business community.

The Hult Prize is offered in partnership with Former US President Bill Clinton and the Clinton Global Initiative. It is hosted and supported by Hult International Business School. And it is generously funded by Swedish entrepreneur Bertil Hult and his family. It has been called the “Nobel Prize for Students” by Nobel Prize Winner and annual jury member, Professor Muhammad Yunus.

Open to universities, colleges and students on every continent, the Hult Prize has grown to become the world’s largest student movement for social good. It is also the world’s largest crowd-sourcing platform. Participating annually are thousands of students from 130 countries, representing over 350 institutions of higher education. Competing schools included Stanford, Harvard, INSEAD, Hult International Business School, NYU, Columbia, American University Beirut, LBS, Hitotsubashi, St. Petersburg, and Tel-Aviv University. Nearly all of the Financial Times’ Top 100 MBA programs participate.

Each year, a critical social problem is selected by President Bill Clinton and a challenge issued. Teams of 4-5 students are challenged to develop an innovative start-up enterprise to eradicate the problem. Access to Education. Clean water. Affordable housing. Clean energy. Solar Power. These are a few of the issues competitors have tackled since the competition’s inception.

http://www.hultprize.org for more info