Summer Internship at the Basel Institute on Governance, Brussels

 The Basel Institute on Governance is offering a summer internship position starting June 2011 to August or
September 2011 (dates are flexible) for students in their graduate program.
Background
The Basel Institute on Governance is an independent and non-­‐profit think tank conducting research
and offering policy advice and capacity building support in public, global and corporate
governance/compliance. Through the International Centre for Asset Recovery, we further provide
training and advisory services in the field of asset recovery. On grounds of its academic research it
provides assistance to developing and transition countries in the assessment and implementation of
public sector reforms particularly with regard to their anti-­‐corruption legislation and institutions.
Internship description and main tasks:
The intern will primarily assist with research and project support tasks on topics related to anti-corruption
measures and public sector governance. He/she will:
• Assist staff with research and background analyses
• Drafting papers (“best-practice” papers or “lesson learned”)
• Assist staff with projects, logistics and administration
Requirements:
The intern should currently be enrolled at a University and fulfill this internship as part of his/her studies.
Desired knowledge and skills are:
• Academic background in law, political science, sociology and / or international relations.
• Fluent in English (language skills such as Russian, Arabic and/or French considered an asset)
• Strong interest in anti-corruption and public sector governance topics
Further information:
Please note that the internship is based in Basel, Switzerland. All students are encouraged to apply. The
Basel Institute on Governance will provide a small stipend of 500 CHF per month.
Please submit your application (CV, Motivation letter) to:
Ms Andrea Poelling, Head of Resources and Operational Support, andrea.poelling@baselgovernance.org

Paid Internship at European Women’s Lobby Brussels

1. TASKS:

POLICY WORK
Support the EWL work in the area of social and employment policies;
Monitor the activities of the European Union in the area of social and employment policies;
Contribute to the drafting of relevant policy and information documents in this area;
Support the EWL’s work in other policy areas as appropriate.
EXTERNAL CONTACTS AND INFORMATION
Attend relevant meetings within the defined policy areas as appropriate;
Contribute to the communication work of the EWL (update the website, draft articles, translate and edit documents, respond to information requests...).
INTERNAL SUPPORT
Participating in and contributing to the weekly staff meetings, internal brainstorming meetings and staff strategy days.
Supporting the preparation of the EWL statutory meetings (Executive, Board).
2. CONDITIONS, COMPTENCES AND SKILL:
Be legally entitled to live and undertake an internship in Belgium;
Strong commitment to the effective achievement of women’s rights and equality between women and men and knowledge / some experience in this area;
Knowledge of the functioning of European institutions / European policies;
Knowledge in the area of European social and employment policies;
Experience in communication;
Ability to work with deadlines;
Capacity to work in a team and individually;
Capacity to work in at least one of the two official languages of the organisation (English and French);
Excellent IT skills and Computer literacy.
For more details and to apply for this job click here

Internship European Healthcare Fraud and Corruption Network, Brussels

You will be expected to update the website and add new content as appropriate; to monitor daily news; to draft, coordinate and distribute our newsletters and other publications in order to keep the Network connected with its members. The position also includes assisting in the organisation of the awareness campaign, assisting in media outreach and monitoring coverage and liaising with other organisations.
Required profile
Applicants must be undergraduate students who require an internship for their course and who have a ‘convention of stage';
Excellent verbal and written English;
Good command of other languages is an asset;
Ability and experience in working with a ‘what you see is what you get' website;
Computer literacy in standard office applications, Photoshop and HTML are a plus;
An interest in European politics and healthcare fraud and corruption;
Research and analytical skills;
Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
Proactive, flexible and a good communicator;
Excellent organizational skills.
Closing date: 30 May 2011
Potential candidates will first be contacted by phone in order to evaluate their level of English.
How to apply
Interested applicants are requested to send a CV and a short motivational letter by email to Ms Anne Pierson, Office Manager at anne.pierson@ehfcn.org

2011 Call for Doctoral positions in Language, Interaction and Computation Programme, University of Trento in Italy

Applications for the doctoral positions as described in Art. 1 are accepted from candidates, regardless of gender, age and nationality, who have an Italian “laurea magistrale” in compliance with Ministerial Decree no. 509 of 3.11.1999 as amended, a university degree of the previously enforced Italian regulations, or an equivalent academic degree obtained abroad. Applicants who have an Italian degree must submit the degree certificate together with the list of exams and grades obtained. Applicants who have a foreign qualification that has not been officially recognised as equivalent to an Italian degree must submit a request for equivalence in their application. In this case, it is necessary to attach the following documents: -degree certificate (EU citizens may present a self-declaration of the possession of a degree, according to Presidential Decree no. 445 of 28.12.2000). -the English translation of the degree certificate with exams taken, grades obtained and short description of a given academic qualification awarded by an institution located in a foreign country and belonging to an educational system different from the Italian one (i.e. Diploma Supplement if available), signed under their own responsibility, to enable the Graduate School Committee to declare its equivalence, valid solely for the purpose of admission to the selection process.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The number of grant-assisted positions may be increased by funds from universities, public research institutions or qualified private organizations that are become available after the publication of this announcement and before the oral examinations.Applications are also accepted from students who expect to complete their degree by October 31, 2011. They need to present, together with their application, a statement from the University Registrar’s Office declaring that the student is expected to obtain the degree by October 31, 2011. In such cases admission is “conditional” and applicants must be able to present to the Doctoral School Secretariat (phd.cimec@unitn.it) the degree certificate by November 4, 2011. After admission to the School, successful non-EU applicants who have a non-Italian degree and successful EU applicants who have a non-EU degree, must provide the degree certificate with exams and grades obtained, translated and certified by the Italian Embassy or Consulate in the country of the university that issued the degree, and the value declaration
Scholarship Application Deadline: no later than November 4, 2011.
Further Scholarship Information and Application

2011 Graduate Student in Mathematics at Linköping University, Sweden

The student will work on an interdisciplinary project on study of quantum scattering and conductivity in novel super material graphene aiming at better understanding of the relation between microscopic properties of this material and its macroscopic observed characteristics. The project will be conducted in close collaboration with Igor Zozoulenko (ITN).The duties consist of graduate studies and tutorial teaching at most 20 percent of the total work time.Linköping University requires the knowledge and experience of both women and men. The university therefore welcomes applications from both women and men to all kinds of positions. Since the majority of graduate students in mathematics are men, priority for this position will be given to female applicants if the qualifications are equal.
Scholarship Application Deadline: no later than 2011-06-03
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Linköpings University offers PhD Student Position in Computer Vision, 2011 in Sweden

Research at the Computer Vision Laboratory is conducted in the areas of cognitive vision systems, image analysis, object recognition, 3D geometry, and computer tomography. Undergraduate education covers computer vision, image sensors, image and signal analysis, and engineering of computer vision systems. The research project associated with this position studies design and evaluation of algorithms for adaptive vision systems. When people look at each other, the cerebellum and the brainstem are heavily engaged. On average three times a second we change gaze, in order to perceive various aspects of body language, and in parallel with this we follow moving targets with our gaze. In this position we will implement and investigate similar functionalities on a robot platform. Examples of topics: adaptation of the visuo-motor function of a robot, combined gaze stabilization and target tracking, adaptation of correspondence functionality in a stereo vision system.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: No later than 2011-06-07
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Deputy Ian Michael Deutch Scholarship at Pheonix University, USA

Applicants who reside in the United States must meet one of the following requirements: be a legal resident of the United States; have been granted permanent residency; have a valid visa that does not prohibit educational studies; have been granted temporary protected status along with approved Notice of Action issued by Citizen Immigration Services and verified through CIS Form g-845; or have been granted asylum along with the approved Notice of Action issued by the Citizen Immigration Services. Applicants must be a current student enrolled in the BS/CJA Program at any Las Vegas University of Phoenix campus or Online prior to the scholarship deadline date. Applicants, once enrolled, must not receive a total of 100% tuition reimbursement from any source(s) including but not limited to: corporate reimbursement, other scholarships and/or private grants with the exception of Veteran’s Administration GI benefits or Veteran’s Administration Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits and Title IV financial aid funding.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: University of Phoenix is pleased offer the Deputy Ian Michael Deutch scholarship program. Deputy Ian Michael Deutch was killed in the line of duty in Pahrump, Nevada while responding to a shooting call on April 26, 2010. Deputy Deutch was a member of the Nevada Army National Guard and was on his second day back on duty after returning from a deployment to Afghanistan. He had served with the Nye County Sheriff’s Office for six year. In his honor, a $12,000 scholarship was developed to be awarded to a University of Phoenix student who is currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration degree program.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 17 June 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application