PhD Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering, PhD School of Politecnico di Milano, Italy

PhD Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering, PhD School of Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Scholarship for International students in Mechanical Engineering, PhD School of Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Study Subject: Mechanical Engineering
Employer: PhD School of Politecnico di Milano
Level:PhD
Scholarship Description:The Doctoral Programme in Mechanical Engineering is coordinated by the ‘Dipartimento di Meccanica’ – Department of Mechanical Engineering. It enrols slightly less than 10% of the total number of PhD students of the PhD School of Politecnico di Milano. In figures, it enrols an average number of 25 students every year, many of them supported by scholarships from public institutions and private companies. Each student is assigned a tutor, who is a member of the Doctoral Board, and a research supervisor, who is a professor of the Faculty. Educational activities consist of selected courses. Advanced courses (taught in English) dedicated to doctoral students and senior graduate students bring the attendants to the frontiers of knowledge in those research sectors where the Department of Mechanical Engineering excels and is most active. http://www.scholarshipandphd.blogspot.com/
Dedicated courses on relevant topics are organized yearly by various national and international schools, and offered to our PhD students. All lecturers are prominent at international level in their respective field of expertise.
The PhD students can carry out their study and research activities within the following major research areas.
Basic requirements
The basic requirements are the following:
• Five years education at University level
• Knowledge of the English language at B2-level or higher
• Strong motivation
March 2011 – Official opening of the application procedure, with public announcement of the terms and conditions for admission and of the available scholarships on the National Gazette
Scholarship Application Deadline:May 2011 – (exact date to be defined). Deadline for submission of applications. Within the deadline the applicants have to fill in and submit the online application form. Also those applicants who have not graduated at the time of the application but that expect to graduate by the end of December 2011 can submit the application at this time. If selected, their admission to the PhD programme is conditioned by successful graduation by December 2011.
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Jobs, Internships and Volunteering at Minority Rights Group International

Jobs, Internships and Volunteering at Minority Rights Group International
Minority Rights Group International (MRG) exists to promote the rights of minorities and promote cooperation between communities.
In line with this mission MRG seeks to involve volunteers and interns to:

• Work with staff and partners to organize events, processes and publications that promote the rights of minorities and promote cooperation between communities.
• Work with staff on the essential tasks that underpin all of our work e.g. fundraising, finance and administration, project and research work.
• Provide new skills and perspectives to our work.

Volunteering

We recruit volunteers for a minimum time period of 8 weeks full time or 3/6 months part time. Volunteers provide invaluable support to our work. This involves helping with general administration and routine tasks such as logistics, filing, photocopying, preparing correspondence and collating information and training materials. There may also be opportunities to volunteer in areas such as organizing events and fundraising. Office experience and language skills are highly valued. To apply to volunteer in our offices, please print and complete our short office volunteer application form and send or fax it along with a current résumé or work history to MRG's London office (details below). http://www.scholarshipandphd.blogspot.com/

Internships

Interns are recruited to carry out specific projects which often requires at least a working knowledge of a particular language or specialist knowledge/experience in an area of MRG's work. Candidates should have a strong interest in their chosen area, but studying the particular subject at degree level is not a formal requirement. Members of minority community or tribal and indigenous peoples' representatives are highly encouraged to apply. Interns must be legally eligible to work in the United Kingdom. From time to time, MRG will identify a need for a particular task to be undertaken by an intern which we will advertise on the website. However, at any time, interested individuals can submit a CV/resume along with a letter stating their particular interests and the type of work that they are prepared to do, and we will see if there is a match to any ongoing projects.
If you are applying from abroad, please note that the work is unpaid so you will need to be able to support yourself while staying in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, Minority Rights Group International is not able to help with financing travel to the UK or finding accommodation for accepted candidates.
Through an internship, candidates will have the opportunity to increase their working experience, knowledge and skills whilst working in a multicultural and multiethnic environment, learn about how an international human rights NGO functions and how southern partners implement minority rights processes and programmes.

Practicalities

Travel and lunch expenses
Internships and volunteering will take place in our London office only. Minority Rights Group (MRG) will not pay interns and volunteers for placement; all the expenses/costs connected with travel, accommodation, living expenses and health insurance will be borne by the intern/volunteer or his/her sponsoring Government or institution. MRG also regrets that it does not have the resources to assist candidates with search for grants or funding.
Accommodation
MRG is unable to provide assistance with accommodation in London.
Visa
MRG will not take any responsibility to support candidates' visa applications. Overseas applicants studying in the UK are allowed to volunteer for up to 20 hours per week and do not need to apply for a visa.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to send their CV with a covering letter outlining the field in which they are interested, together with a completed Equal Opportunities form. All applications will be acknowledged by email. If there is a suitable post available, the CV is passed on to the relevant Head of Department who will then write and invite you for an interview.
Claire Thomas
Deputy Director
Minority Rights Group International
54 Commercial Street, London E1 6LT - United Kingdom
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7422 4200
Email: minority.rights@mrgmail.org
Candidates will be informed in due course of their application/request status, but you should note that, as we always have more applicants than space, there are no guarantees of your being selected.
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Pharmaceuticals Internship at Gellis, Brussels

Pharmaceuticals Internship at Gellis, Brussels

Requirements

• Candidates should have an excellent academic record
• One or two previous internships with one of the European or MS institutions, NGO or private enterprise
• Experience working on healthcare-related policies, in the pharmaceutical industry or health-related public affairs consultancy
• Native or near-native written English, French and/or German is an asset
• Understanding of the EU decision-making process
• Proficient in social media and online tools in general
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• A quick learner with a “can-do” attitude

Responsibilities

• Support the consultants in the development, implementation and evaluation of online political campaigns or marketing campaigns
• Research, input and management of various stakeholder databases
• Media analysis
• Participation in client meetings and input into the development of strategic client advice
• Participation in new business
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Conditions

• Internships last between 6 and 9 months
• This is a paid internship
• As per Belgian legislation, candidates will need to sign a Convention d’Immersion Professionelle.
• Stagiaires who leave their internship early (other than for a serious medical/family reason) will not receive a letter of recommendation.
• Stagiaires will be required to ensure medical coverage from their national health care system
• An ‘accidents on the job’ insurance is taken out on behalf of the stagiaire.
• The stagiaire will follow a training programme and be evaluated at the end of the internship.

Interested candidates should fill in our online registration form, selecting category 'Internship’

Applications via the website ONLY. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Unless requested, do not send your applications by email as they will not be considered. No calls please. We will contact you if we are interested.

 

Internship at the International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, Brussels

Internship at the International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, Brussels
The International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IF) created in 1979 is the world-wide umbrella organisation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus organizations. Today IF represents more than 20 European countries and has lots of contact with regional and national organizations in over 50 countries spread over five continents.
IF has consultative status special category with the Economic Council of the United Nations and participatory status Council of Europe and works on 4 main areas: Network Development, Prevention, Human Rights and International Solidarity. Please, visit our web site for more information www.ifglobal.org
IF is looking for an intern for 4-6 months to support IF in various areas with a focus on communications.
Main responsibilities: Carry out a benchmarking analysis of web sites of associations working in the field of disabilities in order to help IF in its web-site re-organization and re-launch Monitoring and communication of European funding opportunities in the social and health care sectors Contribute to developing new communications instruments among IF and its members in order to share information in a top-down and bottom-up approach
Indispensable Degree in Communications, European affairs or social affairs. Fluent in English. Solid computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet). Proactive, efficient and motivated person, able to work independently. Good communication and writing skills. Knowledge of EU policies and legislation especially in the field of disability.
IF - Cellebroersstraat 16, 1000 Brussels, Belgium tel.: +32 2 502 0413 fax: +32 (0)2 502 1129 info@ifglobal.org www.ifglobal.org
Desirable Working experience in communications.Working experience in European funding.Working experience in the social sector at EU level.
We offer Dynamic and multi-cultural team. Fascinating topics. Monthly reimbursement of living costs in Brussels.
To apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV in English by email to: stefania.pirani@ifglobal.org
The closing date for applications is the 15th of April. Interviews will take place at the end of April/beginning of May. The selected candidate should be able to start as soon as possible. Flexible work schedule according to the possible commitments of the selected candidate.
We thank all applicants for their interest.

VU Fellowships for International Students, Netherlands

VU Fellowships for International Students, Netherlands

Vrije University Amsterdam Announce VU Fellowships for International Students, Netherlands

Study Subject: Culture, Organization & Management, Political Science,  Social & Cultural Anthropology, Social Research
Employer : VU University Amsterdam
Level : Master’s
Scholarship Description: VU University Amsterdam provides a small number of scholarships for exceptional international students from all countries of the world through the VU Fellowship Programme. The most important selection criteria are academic excellence and motivation. We offer three types of scholarship:

€ 20.000: A nearly full scholarship covering tuition fee, accommodation, visa costs and part of the living expenses for Non-EER students

€ 10.000: A scholarship covering a major part of the tuition fees for non-EER students, or a nearly full scholarship for EER students

€ 5.000: A scholarship covering accommodation expenses for one year

The Faculty board will select students for the scholarships depending on their grades, motivation and financial situation. The scholarships will be awarded early May. You can apply by sending us this application form and a scholarship motivation letter. The scholarship motivation letter should include, an explanation why you wish and need to receive the amount you specified above, an indication of what financial resources you can contribute yourself to your studies, if you are still planning to participate in the programme if you do not receive this scholarship.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 April 2011.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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Scholarships for the Alpbach Summer School on European Integration, Vienna

Scholarships for the Alpbach Summer School on European Integration, Vienna

Scholarships are available for students and recent graduates up to 30 years of age.
To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must either have a degree from a university or a specialised institution of higher
education, or be near completion of their studies (preferably in law, economics, social or political sciences), and are
required to produce evidence thereof (certificates, etc.). In exceptional cases, mature students may also be eligible.
Please take into account that there are different scholarship programmes to participate in the European Forum
Alpbach and the Summer School on European Health and Social Systems in Transition, and that you can apply
only either for the European Forum Alpbach or for one of the Summer Schools.
Deadline for scholarship application: April 26, 2011 (postmark)
Scholarship Value
Usually the scholarship covers tuition fees only. For applicants from Central, East and Southeast Europe, as well as from
other less affluent countries, a contribution to the accommodation expenses and, as an exception, per-diems may also be
included. Travel costs have to be covered by the participants.
more information
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Summer seminars at the Institute for Economic Studies, Germany and Bulgaria

Summer seminars at the Institute for Economic Studies, Germany and Bulgaria

Interested in exploring the ideas of Liberty? Spending a week of great experiences, intercultural exchanges, discussing and thinking about freedom? Learning from top professors and making new friends from all over the world ?  

IES Europe offers you an opportunity to learn about classical liberal ideas and explore them with insights from our faculty into the study of history, economics and philosphy! 

Choose between Germany and Bulgaria, join us this summer and deepen your understanding of ideas that allow humans to flourish and prosper.

 Apply now 

Gummersbach, Germany (July 31- August 06, 2011)

Beklemeto, Bulgaria (August 15 - August 21,2001)

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