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PERICLES "LEADING STUDENTS" LL.M. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Pericles offers scholarships for two exceptional students for up to 90% of the LL.M. degree's cost. These Leading Student Scholarships are reserved for students who have participated in the Russian National Rounds of the Jessup Completition, or for students who reside or studied in the locations outside of Moscow (regardless of Jessup participation). Applicants must apply within two years of finishing full time law study at their first university. If you do not meet this crieteria, please consider other types of financial support offered by Pericles to its LL.M. applicants.

For more information please visit the scholarships page, call +7-495-649-2273 or email info@pericles.ru

 

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HULT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP

FOR PERICLES ALUMNI

Hult

Hult International Business School (formerly known as the Arthur D. Little School of Management) is the first global business school with operations in Boston, San Francisco, London, Dubai, and Shanghai. The School offers a range of business-focused programs including MBA, Masters and Undergraduate degrees. Hult is ranked 5th for International Mobility and 6th for International Business by the Financial Times, and is among the Top 50 best business schools in the world and Top 25 in the U.S. by the Economist. The School is a fully accredited member of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the British Accreditation Council (BAC).

Hult offers special MBA scholarships for Pericles students: any MBA applicant, who has taken a GMAT preparation course with Pericles, is eligible for a 10% tuition waiver. This waiver can be combined with other Hult scholarships as well. Each year different scholarship opportunities, some of them specifically designed for Eastern European candidates. These include:

  • Business Excellence
  • Women in Business
  • Future Leaders of Eastern Europe
  • Future Entrepreneurs
  • Global Citizenship

To be eligible for the Hult-Pericles tuition waiver applicants must:

  • Submit an online application at www.hult.edu/application
  • Submit a current professional resume (CV) with the online application form
  • Have already taken the GMAT and scored above 600. Alternatively, we also can accept candidates who are currently undertaking a preparation course. Applicants scoring above 670 are also eligible for our Executive Track program.
  • Submit an essay of 500-750 explaining how the candidate will contribute to the class diversity of Hult.

 

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EDMUND S. MUSKIE

GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

The Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program (Muskie) is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State, and administered by IREX. Muskie provides opportunities for Master's level study in the United States to citizens of Armenia , Azerbaijan , Belarus , Georgia , Kazakhstan , Kyrgyzstan , Moldova , Russia , Tajikistan , Turkmenistan , Ukraine and Uzbekistan . Participants are selected through an open, merit-based competition.

Fellows will:

•  Enroll in fulltime academic coursework for up to two years.

•  Create and implement a project during the first academic year that benefits the local community.

•  Take part in internships following academic coursework.

The fellowship is fully funded and provides:

•  J-1 Visa Support

•  Round-trip travel from fellow's home city in Eurasia to host institution in the United States ;

•  Monthly stipend;

•  Accident and sickness insurance;

•  Tuition and mandatory university fees;

•  Limited allowance for books;

•  Pre-academic English language training (if necessary)

•  A wide variety of alumni networking and training opportunities.

See application for eligibility requirements and selection criteria.

Applications for the Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program can be obtained and submitted by contacting IREX field offices and representatives in Eurasia . Applications are also available for printing from the IREX/Washington DC website http://www.irex.org/programs/muskie/index.asp and the IREX Russia website www.irex.ru . For more information about the program, please contact the IREX/Russia office in Moscow .

IREX/Russia

Khokhlovsky per., 13, bld. 1, 109028 Moscow

Tel: (495) 234-0144, 956-0978

E-mail: muskie@irex.ru

www.irex.ru

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THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND BUSINESS SCHOOL

PhD Scholarships

The University of Auckland is New Zealand 's research based university. Recently it was ranked in the top one percent in the world by Times Higher Education. The University of Auckland Business School (UABS) has outstanding staff conducting research at the leading edge of their fields. The School is located in the city of Auckland which was ranked 4th in the world in the latest Mercer Human Resource Consulting quality of living survey.

PHD SCHOLARSHIPS:

The purpose of both scholarships is to fund outstanding postgraduate students who have been admitted or are seeking admission to the PhD programme in the Business School to undertake research on a topic which has the potential to impact on New Zealand business and/or business development in a globalised world. Specifically, following the relocation of the New Zealand Asia Institute to the UABS, and the development of its core research programme applications from candidates with research interests in the in the following areas are sought: New Zealand business engagement with Asia (especially, but not necessarily, China); Asian business engagement with New Zealand; emerging trade architecture and integration in Asia-Pacific (including free trade agreements); economic development, entrepreneurship and sustainability in Asia. The value of the scholarships will normally be NZ$25,000 per annum for three years, as well as tuition fees, subject to satisfactory progress from year to year. For exceptional candidates, the value of the Barry Spicer and Owen G Glenn PhD Scholarship may be raised to NZ$30,000. More than one award may be made for both scholarships.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful applicants must meet the PhD entry requirements of the University of Auckland, and demonstrate potential to undertake and complete PhD research at a world class level. International students should visit: http://www.auckland.ac.nz/io

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Applicants will first be required to submit an online Expression of Interest:

http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/home/for/future-postgraduates/fp-how-to-apply

They should indicate in the Expression of Interest that they wish to be considered for the above scholarships, and whether they wish to be considered for admission irrespective of the scholarship application result.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to submit further information, including a more detailed proposal, names and addresses of two referees, and possibly examples of written work, and final shortlisted applicants will be interviewed either face-to-face, or by video or telephone.

Expressions of interest must be completed by 1 October 2009. It is intended to make final selections one month after the closing date, with the expectation that successful applicants will begin their study as soon after selection as possible. Recipients will be affiliated both with an appropriate department of UABS, and the New Zealand Asia Institute.

For additional information, contact:

CONTACT: Dr John Montgomery, Postgraduate and Research Manager

Email: MAILTO:john.montgomery@auckland.ac.nz

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Ph.D. PROGRAMME IN MANAGEMENT, COMPETITIVENESS AND DEVELOPMENT

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa, Italy
Deadline: Spring 2010

     Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna of Pisa, Italy, is pleased to announce the call for the Ph.D. Course in Management, Competitiveness and Development.

     The Course is a three-year programme of advanced teaching and supervised research, offered by an international Faculty, composed of both internal faculty and scholars from other Italian and foreign Universities. The teaching involves the first three semesters of the course and is completely taught in English. At the end of the course and after specific exams, the School awards the Ph.D. title.

     COURSE TOPICS:

     The Course deals with the most important management topics which characterise current research activities at international level, and is strongly oriented towards existing links between innovative services and competitiveness.

     Particular emphasis is given to:

     - the management of innovation processes and the international competitiveness of firms, institutions, as well as local, regional and national systems, and to

     - the management of innovative services, such as environmental, insurance, health, technological and    industrial policy services.

     The aim of the Course is to train people who will then be able to cover academic positions as well as managerial positions in both public and private organizations. This is why the objective is to provide strong bases in the field of research methodology, as well as involvement in joint research projects with companies.

     The Ph.D Programme on Management, Competitiveness and Development is strictly connected to faculty and research activities from the Management & Innovation Laboratory and MES Laboratory at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna and also benefits from contribution from other laboratories of the Scuola, both in Social and Applied Sciences. In fact, the mission of these Laboratories, i.e. the study of innovation management in corporations, public administrations and regions, is one of the main fields of research this Ph.D. Course deals with.

     FUNDING:

     Every year the Programme offers funding to at least 4 UE students, and to 1 non-UE student. The grant amount to 12,500 euros per year, plus meals at the School's canteen and access to Research and Campus facilities. Some other students without grant are usually admitted to the Course. In case additional funds become available before the beginning of the Programme, the number of positions may be increased.

     APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

       For information on how to apply, please go to:

       http://www.phdmanagement.sssup.it/admission.php

     Applications are accepted only through the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna website, where you will find complete information on the steps to follow. A paper copy of the application is also necessary after the online application:

       http://www.sssup.it/phdapplicationonline

     For detailed information about the programme visit the Ph.D. website:

       http://www.phdmanagement.sssup.it

     CONTACTS:

     Ms. Luisa Martolini
     Email:  MAILTO:phdmgmt@sssup.it

     Ph.D. Administration Office
     Email:  MAILTO:infophd@sssup.it

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THE FORD FOUNDATION
INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM

The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program provides opportunities for advanced study to exceptional individuals who will use this education to become leaders in their respective fields, furthering development in their own countries and greater economic and social justice worldwide. To ensure that Fellows are drawn from diverse backgrounds, IFP will actively recruit candidates from social groups and communities that lack systematic access to higher education.

General Guidelines

The International Fellowships Program provides support for up to three years of formal graduate-level study. Fellows will be selected from countries in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Russia, where the Ford Foundation maintains active overseas programs. U.S. nationals are not eligible, although Fellows may study in the United States. Fellows are chosen on the basis of their leadership potential and commitment to community or national service, as well as for academic excellence. Fellows may enroll in masters or doctoral programs and may pursue any academic discipline or field of study that is consistent with the interests and goals of the Ford Foundation. The Foundation currently works in 15 fields to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation and advance human achievement. Once selected, Fellows may enroll in universities in any part of the world, including their country of residence. The program will provide placement assistance to those Fellows not yet admitted to graduate school. IFP support will enable Fellows to undertake short-term language study and training in research and computer skills prior to graduate school enrollment. New Fellows attend orientation sessions, and current Fellows participate in learning and discussion activities designed to create information and exchange networks among IFP Fellows worldwide. The program also encourages Fellows to maintain contact with the program and remain current in their respective fields after completing the fellowship period. Because local conditions vary widely among the IFP countries, applicants must carefully follow the specific application guidelines, including deadlines for the submission of applications, provided by the relevant IFP partner organization.

Who Is Eligible?

Applicants must be resident nationals or residents of an eligible IFP country. In addition, all IFP Fellows must:

  1. Demonstrate excellence in their undergraduate studies and hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent.
  2. Have experience in community service or development-related activities.
  3. Pursue a post-baccalaureate degree that will directly enhance their leadership capacity in an academic, policy, practical or artistic discipline or field corresponding to one or more of the Foundation's areas of endeavor.
  4. Present a plan specifying how they will apply their studies to social problems or issues in their own countries.
  5. Commit themselves to working on these issues following the fellowship period.


Current IFP Regions and Countries

Asia: China, Indonesia, Vietnam

Africa: East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda), West Africa (Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal)

Latin America: Andes and Southern Cone (Chile and Peru), Guatemala and Mexico

Russia

IFP Fields of Study

IFP Fellows may choose to study in any academic discipline or field of study related to the Ford Foundation's three grant-making areas, which are:

A.) Asset Building and Community Development
1.) Children, Youth and Families
2.) Sexuality and Reproductive Health
3.) Work-Force Development
4.) Development Finance and Economic Security
5.) Environment and Development
6.) Community Development

B.) Education, Media, Arts and Culture
1.) Education Reform
2.) Higher Education and Scholarship
3.) Religion, Society and Culture
4.) Media
5.) Arts and Culture

C.) Peace and Social Justice
1.) Human Rights
2.) International Cooperation
3.) Governance
4.) Civil Society

The Application Process

All applications must be submitted to IFP offices in the country or region where the applicant resides. Applications are reviewed and evaluated by a local or regional panel composed of scholars and practitioners from various academic fields, who also make the final selections. The level and duration of the award will be determined as part of the placement process. Ford Foundation staff and their family members may not serve on selection panels and are not eligible to apply for IFP awards. Members of selection committees, staff of the organizations managing the program in the various regions and their family members are also ineligible for IFP awards.

IFP Fellowship offices determine the application deadlines and selection schedule.

IFP Fellowship Offices

For more information on IFP, or to apply for a fellowship, interested individuals may contact IFP partner organization in their region listed below. General information on IFP may be found on the Ford Foundation's website, www.fordfound.org

IFP Partner in Russia please contact:

Institute of International Education (IIE)
Tverskaya ul. 16/2, 5th Floor
103009 Moscow, Russia
Phone: (7) (495) 935-83-53
Website: www.iie.ru/IFP/
E-mail: IFP@iie.ru

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IBM Ph.D.FELLOWSHIPS

The IBM Ph.D. Fellowship Awards honors exceptional Ph.D. students in many academic disciplines and areas of study, for example: computer science and engineering, electrical and mechanical engineering , physical sciences (including chemistry, material sciences, and physics), mathematical sciences (including optimization), business sciences (including financial services, communication, and learning/knowledge), and service sciences, management, and engineering. Additionally, IBM pays special attention to an array of focus areas of interest to IBM and fundamental to innovation, including:

  • Analytics
    Optimization, data visualization, business intelligence, particularly social networks & analysis, information-based medicine, services and software to improve business performance
  • Business transformation and services innovation
    Labor based supply chains, SSME - Services Science, Management and Engineering
  • Expressive ways of manipulating computers
    HCI, programming models and tools, language understanding, ontology's
  • Information management and analysis
    Real-time data analysis, information based medicine, data base technology
  • Computing infrastructure
    Management of computer centers virtualization, autonomic computing, power management
  • Pervasive computing
    Sensors and actuators
  • High Performance Computing
    Use of massive parallelism for non-scientific/engineering applications (including those applications), cell/multi-core, power management

The IBM Ph.D. Fellowships are awarded worldwide. IBM Ph.D. Fellows are awarded tuition, fees, and a stipend for one nine-month academic year. Stipends vary by country/geography and the student will be informed at the time of the award what the stipend is for their country/geography. All IBM Ph.D. Fellows are matched with an IBM Mentor according to their technical interests, and they are encouraged to intern at an IBM research or development laboratory under their Mentor's guidance. An IBM ThinkPad is awarded during the internship. Internship assignments are designed to strengthen and broaden the Awardee's technical experience and contacts. Interns are paid by their host site and will be subject to the prevailing terms and conditions of the internship program at that site. IBM is an equal opportunity employer.

IBM Ph.D. Fellowships are awarded for one nine-month academic year. After receiving an award, an Award Recipient may be renominated the following year for a maximum of three years.

Students must be nominated by a faculty member. They must be enrolled full-time in a college or university Ph.D. program, and they must have completed at least one year of study in their doctoral program at the time of their nomination.

http://www-304.ibm.com/jct01005c/university/scholars/phdfellowship

For further information, see frequently asked questions or contact phdfellow@us.ibm.com .

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THE JOHN SMITH MEMORIAL TRUST FELLOWSHIP

DEADLINE FOR RUSSIANS IS IN NOVEMBER EACH YEAR

The John Smith Memorial Trust is seeking applications from potential candidates for its Fellowship Programme, to take place in June/July each year.

The John Smith Fellowship Programme is an intensive, five-week programme on good governance, democracy and social justice.  It is aimed at the next generation of leaders in independent republics that were formerly part of the former Soviet Union - young people working in politics, local government or civil society with an established interest in promoting democratic reform and proven ability. Those who complete the Programme are known as 'Fellows'.

The Programme aims to strengthen and deepen democratic awareness and good governance through a study programme in the UK and placements that show the workings of democratic organisations and their role within a democratic society.

Applications for Fellowships are invited from: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine The Trust can only accept applications from the seven countries listed above.

Normally, successful candidates are aged between 25 and 35 and in employment at the time of application. Outstanding candidates may be considered even if they do not meet these criteria. Preference is given to applicants working in:

    • the political process, e.g. in parliament or in a reputable political party/institution;
    • legal services, especially in the field of human rights;
    • journalism/broadcasting;
    • government service (including local government);
    • NGOs with explicit involvement in furthering democracy and social justice, or encouraging equal rights, democratic access and accountability in government.

Short-listed candidates are interviewed in-country, and the final selection of Fellows is made by the John Smith Memorial Trust and the British Council in the UK.

Further information about recruitment criteria, application details and deadlines can be obtained from the Trust's website.

http://www.johnsmithmemorialtrust.org

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UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW SCHOOL

MICROSOFT FELLOWSHIPS IN LAW, ECONOMICS AND TECHNOLOGY

The University of Michigan Law School's Center for Law and Economics is offering several post-graduate Fellowships in Law, Economics and Technology. The Fellowships support research by individuals who finished graduates school or are about to finish and are writing on topics in the intersection between law, economics, and technology. Individuals who practice in theses areas and are interested in returning to academia are also encouraged to apply. The purpose of the fellowships is to foster research and interest in areas of Intellectual Property, Telecommunications, Internet and Cyberlaw, Healthcare Law and Policy, and other areas related to information and technology, with emphasis on economics and empiricism as the disciplines of inquiry. The Fellows are expected to deveote their time to the proposed course of research, to participate in the Law School's law-and-economics activities. Fellwoships are either for one or two semesters.

ELIGIBILITY: Fellows should have completed graduate studies (such as J.D., Ph.D., LL.M.)

Deadline is at the end of February each year.

http://www.law.umich.edu/centersandprograms/olin/fellowships/Pages/fellowships.aspx

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PRINCETON UNIVERSITY

LAW AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM (LAPA) FELLOWSHIPS

Princeton University's Program in Law and Public Affairs (LAPA) is inviting faculty, scholars and judges to apply for Fellowships.

We anticipate naming up to 6 Fellows who are engaged in substantial research on topics related to law and public affiars, including on Microsoft/LAPA Fellow specializing in intellectual property or the legal regulation of the economy. The remaining fellowships are not limited in their choice of topic within the broad theme of legal studies.

Fellowship recipients will spend an academic year in residence at Princeton to engage in research, discussion and scholarly collaboration. Fellows may also qualify to teach a graduate or undergraduate course.

Salaries vary according to individual circumstances but will not exceed a maximum that is set each fall. Fellows from academic institutions normally receive one-half their academic-year salaries for the appointment period at Princeton up to an annually set maximum amount for those on the high end of the salary spectrum and above an annually set minimum amount for those on the lower end of the salary spectrum. Additional salary may be paid to Fellows who teach a course.

Applicants should have a doctorate, J.D. or equivalent postgraduate degree.

Application deadline is November 6, 2009.

For more information and instructions about the online application process visit http://lapa.princeton.edu/fellowships.php

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BRITISH CHEVENING FELLOWSHIPS

Chevening scholarships, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and administered by the British Council, are prestigious awards which enable overseas students to study in the United Kingdom.

Scholarships are offered in over 150 countries and enable talented graduates and young professionals to become familiar with the UK and gain skills which will benefit their countries.

The Chevening programme currently provides around 2,300 new scholarships each year for postgraduate studies or research at UK Institutions of Higher Education.

If you want to apply for a scholarship, you will have to contact the British Embassy/High Commission or The British Council in the country of which you are a citizen.

For Russia you must

  • Be a Russian citizen currently residing in Russia
  • Intend to work in Russia following completion of scholarship
  • Have a clear vision of how your period of study in the UK will benefit Russian society and economy
  • Have excellent English language skills (minimum IELTS score 6.5)
  • Have excellent grades from a recognised Russia University
  • Have a minimum of 2 years work experience

Priority fields of Study include -

  • Public Administration (including Public Health and Urban Planning as well as Governance issues)
  • International Relations (including International Security)
  • Political Studies
  • Public, Constitutional, International and Human Rights Law; Law Enforcement
  • Journalism (Print and Broadcasting media)
  • Sustainable development and environmental studies (including climate change, environmental protection; planning and management issues; Energy Security; Energy efficiency and renewable energy)
  • Innovation
  • Economics

Exceptional candidates in other fields may also be considered

The deadline for applications is in early October each year. Please refer to the British Council office in Russia for specifics.

Detailed information and Application forms:
www.britishcouncil.ru

www.chevening.ru

Information on UK courses and institutions is available at www.educationuk.ru


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FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS

A mainstay of America's public-diplomacy efforts, the Fulbright Foreign Student Program brings citizens of other countries to the United States for Master's degree or Ph.D. study at U.S. universities or other appropriate institutions. The program has brought some of the world's finest minds to U.S. campuses and offers program participants insight into U.S. society and values.

Many foreign Fulbright grantees are early-career professionals who will return to take leadership positions in their home countries, often working at universities or in government service.

More than 1,800 new Foreign Fulbright Fellows enter U.S. academic programs each year. Foreign students apply for Fulbright Fellowships through the Fulbright Commission/Foundation or U.S. Embassy in their home countries. The Institute of International Education (IIE) arranges academic placement for most Fulbright nominees and supervises participants during their stay in the United States.

In Russia, interested persons should contact:

Programma Fulbrait
Institut Mezhdunarodnogo Obrazovaniya
ul. Tverskaya 16/2,stroenie3,ofis1
Moscow 125009
Russia

Information on Fulbright's various scholarships connected with Russia are found at

http://english.fulbright.ru/news/fp2008_09.doc

There are numerous programs for both Russian students and scholars wanting to study, research or teach in the US, and their US counterparts wanting to do likewise in Russia.

Information on some of the programs most likely to be of interest to Pericles students and alumni is reprinted below.

Fulbright Graduate Student Program
The Fulbright Graduate Student Program awards grants on a competitive basis to: A) Russian university graduates who wish to pursue a Master's Degree at a university in the USA and B) Russian graduate students who would like to study at an American university for one academic year as a non-degree seeding student or conduct archival research at an American university in preparation of the kandidatskaya thesis.

The grant provides tuition to an American university, a monthly stipend, limited medical insurance, and transportation costs.

Applicants must be Russian citizens permanently residing in the Russian Federation who hold a university diploma or Bachelor's Degree, and demonstrate proficiency in the English language. At the moment of application, applicants must be no older than 30 years of age. The Graduate Student Program awards 40-50 grants per year.

Fulbright Faculty Development Program (FFDP)
FFDP awards about 20 grants on a competitive basis to library and museum employees or university lecturers who do not yet hold an academic degree or who received a kandidatskaya degree within the last five years. FFDP grants are intended for faculty who desire to improve their teaching skills and develop curriculum or for librarians and museum employees who wish to improve their professional skills. Program participants can pursue their work at any American university during the course of one academic year. The choice of the university is decided by the Fulbright Program.

Applicants must be Russian citizens permanently residing in the Russian Federation , teaching at an institution of higher education or working at a library or museum, and must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Preference will be given to candidates with at least two years work experience in their field. Applicants should be no older than 39 years of age at the time of application. The grant includes a monthly stipend, limited medical insurance, and transportation costs.

US Graduate Student Program
Twenty grants are given annually to recent graduates of American universities for study or research in Russian institutions of higher education for one academic year. Grantees are placed in Russian institutions and work under the supervision of Russian experts while doing research or taking graduate courses. US university graduates interested in applying for the program should go to http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html .

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RUSSIAN NATITIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PHILIP C. JESSUP

INTERNATIONAL LAW MOOT COURT COMPETITION

The Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court competition is the oldest and most prestigious worldwide competition for law students. Participating teams of up to 5 students each, from hundreds of law schools around the world, prepare memorials (position papers) on both sides of a complex hypothetical case which is released by the Jessup each year in September. Participating teams then meet to argue the case in a mock trial competition.

The 2008 competition hypothetical fucsses on one of the most important and controvercial issues of international law today: the tension between ensuring human rights and responding to acts of terrorism.

The Russian national competition takes place in 2007 on January 30-February 2 and is sponsored by the law firm of White & Case. The competition welcomes inquiries from potential law school teams, and from law students, lawyers and law professors interested in volunteering as bailiffs, judges or coaches for the competition.

If you have any questions regarding the Russian National Championships of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, please see

www.whitecase.ru/index.phtml?part=community&chapter=jessup09

Or contact Maria Issaeva, the National Administrator for Russia: missaeva@moscow.whitecase.com

White & Case LLC
4 Romanov Pereulok
125009 Moscow
Russian Federation
Tel. (7-495) 787-3000
Fax. (7-495) 787-3001

For more information on the Jessup Competition generally, please check the website of the International Law Students Association .


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UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO

INSTITUTE ON INTERNATIONAL & COMPARATIVE LAW

SUMMER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LAW STUDY IN EUROPE

Pericles, in cooperation with the University of San Diego's Institute on International & Comparative Law, the world's oldest and most prestigious travel study program for law students, selects up to 15 Russian or CIS law students and recently graduated lawyers to receive a scholarship to attend courses in Barcelona, Dublin, Florence, London, Oxford, Paris and Russia. The scholarship covers all except the first $500 in tuition expenses. Two winners are selected for each location.

This scholarship program is only available for those who are currently citizens and residents of Russia or parts of the former Soviet Union or who are LL.M. students at Pericles, and is only available for those who apply to the program through Pericles. Students who apply to USD for courses can not later accept and apply the scholarship to those courses.

Winners are selected primarily on the basis of a competitive written exam administered by Pericles in early March of each year.

For more information on this scholarship please the check USD scholarship page of this website from time-to-time and download the application from the front page of our website when it becomes available in late January each year.

For more information on the USD Institute on International & Comparative Law program generally, please check

http://www.sandiego.edu/lawabroad/


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MCGILL UNIVERSITY LAW FACULTY

CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND LEGAL PLURALISM

O'Brien Fellowships

The O'Brien Fellowship was established in 2005 through a very generous gift from David O'Brien for outstanding Masters or Doctoral students studying in the area of human rights and legal pluralism in the Faculty of Law, McGill's graduate programs in law are the most extensive in Canada. Courses draw upon the civilian and common law traditions, but also include diverse legal traditions, legal theory, international law, environmental law, health law, human rights law, comparative private and public law, and air and space law.

O'Brien Fellows become members of the Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism, a focal point for innovative legal and interdisciplinary research, dialogue, and outreach on human rights and legal pluralism.

The O'Brien Fellowships are valued at $25,000 per annum. Fellows pay fees at the level of Quebec residents and receive one travel grant per year to present their research results at an academic conference.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful applicants will have an outstanding academic record and a strong research proposal in the field of human rights and legal pluralism.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

The deadline for O'Brien Fellowship applications is January 15th, 2011. Further information and application forms are available on the web at:

http://www.mcgill.ca/humanrights/obrienfellowship/

Applicants who are not currently enrolled in the LL.M. or D.C.L. program at McGill must also file an application for admission to one of these programs by January 15th, 2011. For further information about admission to the graduate law program, See:

http://www.mcgill.ca/law-gradprograms/

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ALPHA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

The Alfa Fellowship Program is a high-level professional development exchange program placing 10 qualified American citizens per year in work assignments at leading Russian organizations in the fields of business, economics, journalism, law, public policy, and government. Key goals of the Alfa Fellowship Program are expanding networks of American and Russian professionals, developing greater intercultural understanding, and advancing US/Russian relations.

The program includes language training, seminar programs, and extended professional experience. Fellows receive travel, free housing, monthly stipends, and insurance. Russian language proficiency is preferred though not required at the time of application.

The application deadline for the Alfa Fellowship Program is near end of November through mid-December each year. Applications can be completed online. Program information and application forms can also be downloaded or requested by mail from the CDS website at: www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/alfa.htm .

For more information about the Alfa Fellowship Program or application process please contact:

CDS International, Inc.

Alfa Fellowship Program

871 United Nations Plaza , 15 th Floor

New York , NY 10017-1814

Tel. (212) 497-3510

Fax. (212) 497-3535

Email. alfa@cdsintl.org

Web. www.cdsintl.org

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VANDERBILT LAW SCHOOL TEACHING FELLOWSHIPS

In recent years, Vanderbilt Law School has offered a one-year, paid fellowship to one or more highly qualified law graduates interested in law teaching. Fellows are provided highly competitive compensation and a faculty office and staff support. They are also invited to participate fully in the intellectual life of the law school by teaching substantive-law classes (on a reduced load) and participating in scholarly events such as workshops and lectures. Perhaps most importantly, fellows work closely with Vanderbilt's nationally renowned faculty to develop their own research in anticipation of seeking a tenure- track faculty position.

QUALIFICATIONS: In part because the program has been highly selective, it has also been highly successful, with recent fellows securing offers of employment from the University of Minnesota, the University of Southern California, Washington University at St. Louis, and Vanderbilt. Applicants for a fellowship must have strong indicators of an aptitude for scholarship, including, for example, the publication of a note or article while in law school, or a graduate degree in an academic discipline in addition to a J.D.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt Law School do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or military service in their administration of educational policies, programs, or activities; their admissions policies; scholarship and loan programs; athletic or other University-administered programs; or employment. In addition, they do not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation consistent with University non-discrimination policy. Interested applicants should send application materials to:

CONTACT: Professor Erin O'Hara Vanderbilt Law School 131 21st Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203-1181 or by email to: erin.ohara@law.vanderbilt.edu

Application materials should include: 1. Your resume; 2. Copies of your law school and (if applicable) graduate school transcript; 3. Copies of any published or draft scholarly writings that you would like the selection committee to consider; 4. A list of your teaching interests; and 5. A brief (i.e. one page) description of your future scholarly research agenda.

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COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL MEDIA & ARTS FELLOWSHIP

COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL Kernochan Center for Law, Media and the Arts Fellowship Program

The Kernochan Center for Law, Media and the Arts at Columbia Law School is accepting applications for a fellowship program to support future legal academics interested in the field of copyright and authors' rights.

DESCRIPTION: Fellows will have the opportunity to spend one to two years in residence at Columbia Law School. They will spend approximately half of their time working on their own research, and the other half working with members of the Columbia Law School IP community on Kernochan Center projects, e.g., studies undertaken by the Center's Program for Intellectual Property Studies and Law Reform, organizing conferences and workshops, etc. It is expected that fellows will produce an independent work of scholarship that will position them to enter the job market for full-time academic employment.

Fellows will receive a stipend of approximately $50,000 plus benefits, eligibility for subsidized housing, and space to work at the law school. In the event that subsidized housing is unavailable, fellows will receive a housing allowance.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: The fellowship will commence in September 2008. Applicants should be 2-5 years out of law school and planning a career in academia. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, proposal for scholarly research (5-8 pages), two letters of recommendation, law school transcript and a list of additional references by April 30, 2008 to:

CONTACT: June M. Besek Executive Director Kernochan Center for Law, Media and the Arts Columbia Law School 435 West 116th Street, Box A-17 New York, NY 10027 Email: MAILTO:jbesek@law.columbia.edu Columbia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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MBA STRATEGY AND 1 INC SCHOLARSHIP

Two scholarship awards of US $40,000 in total will be awarded in 2009.

The cost of financing your overseas graduate qualification can be a critical factor in deciding whether or not to study and where to complete your degree, especially for CIS prospective candidates. The teams from MBA Strategy and 1, Inc. recognize this and so have made the decision to offer 2 of $40,000 in total Scholarships to 2 students, who have already shown their great leadership potential while building a successful career and who may live in one of the CIS countries. MBA Strategy and 1, Inc. took the decision to offer two students an award that would either pay the part of their tuition fees or make a substantial contribution to their costs.

The criteria are:
· Candidate should have been admitted (or at least has to be put into the wait-list) to a business school in 2008, 2009 or has to be the current student of class 2009, 2010.
· Admittance (or at least wait-listing, as mentioned above) to a Top 50 Global MBA Program (The school you are admitted to has to be one of the top 50 in the next rankings: Global MBA Ranking by FT.com, Top Business Schools Ranking by Economist.com, Top full-time MBA Programs by Businessweek.com, Best Business Schools by USNews.com).
· The age of applicant is from 25 to 35 years.
· Not less than 5 years of relevant professional experience.
· Clear career track and significant achievements in the field of professional competency.
· Applicant has to be Russian speaking person, or Ukrainian speaking person in case of Ukrainian citizenship.
The most suitable (but not the only) candidates according to this criterion are the CIS countries citizens.

Deadline: All completed applications must be received by the 11th of April 2009 for the 2009/2010 academic year's commencement in an MBA program.

How to apply: To apply for the scholarship you have to submit the application form on MBA Strategy web-site before the deadline, and provide it with:

· Detailed resume which shows you as a prospective candidate for this scholarship
· Submitted essay (max. 1000 words) on the topic: “Explain why you are the best candidate for this scholarship. Please, provide an explanation based on your long-term and short-term career goals, and also your previous achievements in building a professional career”.

The winners of the award will be selected by a jury of education specialists from the MBA Strategy and 1, Inc. partners. All the information about the results of the scholarship contest will appear on MBA Strategy web-site after the 11th of May, 2009. The winners will be notified personally.

Contact Information:
+380 (44) 279 3063
apply@mbastrategy.com.ua
www.mbastrategy.com.ua

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SDA BOCCONI MBA SCHOLARSHIPS

SDA Bocconi's MBA scholarship program has been newly enriched for 2010, and this year the program includes specific scholarships (1 for 80% tuition and one for 70% tuition) for residents of Eastern Europe and Russia.

SDA Bocconi offers 20 tuition waivers in total for outstanding candidates entering the full time MBA in 2010. The scholarship and tuition waiver list is available at: www.sdabocconi.it/mba/scholarships

Several scholarships are available, including an 80% and a 60% tuition waiver for two outstanding Russian or East European students.

Examine the requirements for each scholarship and/or tuition waiver to ensure that you are eligible for the specific award (Minimum GMAT score is 680 for the 80% tuition waiver. Students must not be receiving any other financial assistance to cover their tuition.)

Submit the brief Scholarship or Tuition Waiver Application Form (one for each scholarship/tuition waiver) and a CV by the deadlines indicated for each award.

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BOREN GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS

For US Graduates for the year 2010/11 by Institute of International Education, Boren Scholarships and Fellowships, USA.

Boren Fellowships provide up to $30,000 to U.S. graduate students to add an important international and language component to their graduate education through specialization in area study, language study, or increased language proficiency. Boren Fellowships support study and research in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interest, including Central & Eastern Europe among others.  Boren Fellows represent a variety of academic and professional disciplines, but all are interested in studying less commonly taught languages such as Russian.  Boren Fellowships are funded by the National Security Education Program (NSEP), which focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national security. Applicants should identify how their project, as well as their future academic and career goals, will contribute to U.S. national security, broadly defined.

You are eligible to apply for a Boren Fellowship if you are a U.S. citizen either enrolled in or applying to a graduate degree program at an accredited U.S. college or university located within the United States.

Submit the online application, which includes three mandatory essays, three on-line references, a detailed budget proposal, and your official university transcripts.  If possible, applicants should provide a letter from an academic institution, research institute, non-governmental organization, and/or an individual who is aware that the applicant is planning study and/or research in that country and is willing to assist the applicant in coordinating his or her plans.

Deadline January 28, 2010.

Boren Fellowships
Institute of International Education
1400 K Street NW, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 1-800-618-6737
Website: http://www.borenawards.org/boren_fellowship

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European Masters in Microfinance is offered to International Graduate Students from Developing Countries for the academic year 2010/11 in Belgium

The European Master in Microfinance is directed at students who want to obtain a specialisation in microfinance and acquire expertise by working in a developing country. It provides students with a multidisciplinary approach to the challenges facing the microfinance sector today. It offers the combined expertise of academics and experts working in the field. Academics from three leading universities and practitioners from non-governmental organisations have collaborated to launch this joint programme.

Eligibility:
* Applicants must already possess a master degree (BAC+5) in one of the following disciplines : development cooperation, economics, agronomy, management and finance. Exceptionnally, other qualifications may be accepted.
* Applicants must possess considerable field experience in developing countries.

Program Details:
1. Scholarships available: 12
2. Duration of the course : one year (starting : mid – September 2010)
3. Language of the course: English

Application Process:

  1. The application form shall be completed and returned, ONLY by POST MAIL or EXPRESS MAIL, to CUD, that must be in their possession at the latest by FEBRUARY, 15, 2010.
  2. Only applications presented on the appropriate file, and in the language of the programme, will be submitted to the selection committee.
  3. All elements of the file must be transmitted simultaneously. No complementary file will be admitted at a later stage.
  4. The candidates selected and of reserve will receive an e-mail at the end of the selections (end of May 2010). The not selected candidates will receive an e-mail in the current of june 2010.
  5. No document transmitted to CUD will be returned to the candidates.
  6. No treatment will be given to files that do not respect one of the rules of selection clearly mentioned on the web site (certified diploma, age, professional experience,…).

Application Form:

Please visit http://www.cud.be/images/stories/docs/BOURSES/bouformulaire2010-11-en.pdf

Application Deadline: FEBRUARY, 15, 2010

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The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard’s  Kennedy School of Government offers Post Doctoral and Pre Doctoral Research Fellowships for the academic year 2010/11.

The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs offers research fellowships during the academic year to individuals who wish to devote their time to research and writing in the fields of science and international affairs. Fellows are selected by the Center’s major research programs and are expected to work collaboratively with other Center researchers, as well as on their own projects. The Belfer Center Fellowship Program is known for its selectivity and the high quality of its participants.

Eligibility:

  1. The Center offers both pre-doctoral and post-doctoral research fellowships for one year, with a possibility for renewal. Applications for fellowships are welcome from recent recipients of the Ph.D. or equivalent degree, university faculty members, and employees of government, military, international, humanitarian, and private research institutions who have appropriate professional experience. The Belfer Center seeks applications from political scientists, lawyers, economists, those in the natural sciences, and others of diverse disciplinary backgrounds. The Center also encourages applications from women, minorities, and citizens of all countries.

Application Process:

Each applicant should submit as one complete packet:

  1. A completed one page application (click to download the application PDF).
  2. A 3 to 5 page double-spaced statement that proposes a major research project or dissertation prospectus, including its relevance to the research interests of one of the Center’s programs or projects; the statement should clearly indicate at the top of the page the specific Belfer Center program or project to which the application is being directed and whether or not you are applying for funding.
  3. A curriculum vitae;
  4. 3 sealed letters of recommendation (not emails) attesting to the applicant’s professional competence;
  5. A short writing sample pertinent to the application (No more than 50 pages; please do not send books or lengthy manuscripts);
  6. Pre-doctoral candidates must also provide a sealed graduate school transcript.

Fellowship Benefits:
The Belfer Center offers ten-month stipends of $34,000 to post-doctoral and advanced research fellows and $20,000 to pre-doctoral fellows. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for other sources of funding. All applicants should indicate clearly in their research statement whether they are seeking full or partial funding from the Center, and indicate other potential funding sources. Non-stipendiary appointments are also offered.

Application Mailing Address:
Send Application Packets to:
Fellowship Coordinator
Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
John F. Kennedy School of Government
79 John F. Kennedy Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

Application Deadline:

January 15, 2010.
Source:
http://belfercenter.ksg.harvard.edu/fellowships/


The London School of Business and Finance offers The Emerging Markets Scholarships to International students for the Spring session in 2010 in UK

As a long-term sponsor of business education, HRH Prince Michael of Kent has partnered with LSBF to create the Emerging Markets Scholarship. This specialised scholarship scheme recognises LSBF’s understanding of social–economic responsibility, by giving candidates from emerging markets the chance to study a degree in London with funding ranging from £1000 – £8000. Applicants must demonstrate how they will contribute to the economic development of their emerging market should they be awarded this scholarship.

Eligibility:
To be eligible for the Emerging Markets Scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria:

  1. Show a proven history of academic excellence.
  2. Meet the English requirements of the programme they are applying for.
  3. Provide proof of sufficient funds to pay the remaining course fees.
  4. Applicants must have already applied for a programme at LSBF.
  5. Applicants must be classified as an international student and not residing in the UK.

How to Apply:

  1. Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis, but you will have to ensure your application has been received by LSBF before the deadlines below: For Spring intake, 2010: 29th January 2010.
  2. The Emerging Markets Scholarship are awarded only in the form of a reduction in tuition fees payable to LSBF and do not include a contribution towards living costs, travel or other expenses.
  3. Further questions please E-mail: info@lsbf.org.uk

Application Form:
Please visit http://www.lsbf.org.uk/students/fees-funding/scholarship-programmes/emerging-markets-scholarship/application-form-pg.pdf

Application Deadline:
29th January 2010

Further Information:
Co-ordinator’s Name
Moneesha Imrit
Harriet Clement
on +44 (0)207 823 2303
or email us

Source:
http://www.lsbf.org.uk/students/fees-funding/scholarship-programmes/emerging-markets-scholarship.html


Trinity College Cambridge--Bursaries for East European LL.M. Students

Up to two Bursaries may be awarded to citizens of any countries which were part of the former USSR or Yugoslavia, as well as Albania and which are not part of the EU. Additionally, up to two maintenance-only awards may be awarded to citizens of Eastern European countries within the EU.

Eligibility:

  • Applicants for Bursaries should have taken a first-degree course, or equivalent, in their country of origin, and have not yet had a substantial period of study (more than 12 months) outside their own country.
  • They are intended primarily for students who wish to take a taught post-graduate course in the University of Cambridge, leading to the MPhil degree, the LLM degree, a Diploma or a Certificate. Bursars who wish to stay on to do research for the PhD degree may compete, towards the end of their year here, for one of Trinity College’s Internal Graduate Studentships or for an Eastern European Research Bursary.

How to apply:

  • Students from Eastern European countries within the EU are eligible for maintenance only awards. They should apply to other sources of funding to cover their University and College fees. See the Board of Graduate Studies finance website: http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/gradstud/funding/
  • A Bursary does not include a marriage allowance or allowance for dependants.
  • Applicants should note that a high level of proficiency in the English language is essential for study at Cambridge University. The Board of Graduate Studies will not grant admission to the University without evidence of such proficiency.
  • Enquiries should be addressed to the Tutor for Advanced Students, Trinity College, Cambridge, CB2 1TQ.
  • Applicants must also submit a completed a Graduate Student Application Form (GRADSAF) to the Board of Graduate Studies by the closing date advertised in the Graduate Studies Prospectus (http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/gsprospectus/), which can be as early as 1st January and is 31 January for most one-year courses.

Application deadline:
Completed application forms must be sent so as to arrive not later than 11 February 2011.

http://www.trin.cam.ac.uk/index.php?pageid=314&subid=3


THE HENRY G. SCHERMERS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME --HAGUE INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL OF THE LAW

In 2008 the Hague Institute for the Internationalisation of Law (HiiL) and the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIAS) have established the Henry G. Schermers Fellowship Programme. The Programme aims at providing research Fellowships to prominent scholars conducting research within the parameters of the HiiL Research Programme.

GENERAL OUTLINE:

Under the Fellowship Programme internationally renowned experts in a field that is relevant in the context of the HiiL Research Programme can spend a period of time in the inspiring and secluded environment of NIAS to work on a publication. Dutch Fellows are provided with a replacement subsidy and non-Dutch Fellows are provided with a stipend. Lodging for the unaccompanied Fellow or the Fellow and his family can also be provided at NIAS.

The point of departure for the Fellowship Programme is the HiiL Research Programme National Law in a Global Society. All applications will principally be assessed against the contribution they make towards the implementation of that programme.

Fellows are selected from prominent Dutch and foreign researchers and senior scholars in law and/or the social sciences, - who possess a Ph.D. degree or equivalent from a recognized academic institution,- who have already made a contribution to scholarship, and - who are able to continue their research and to advance knowledge in their particular fields during their stay.

Henry G. Schermers Fellowships are awarded for a full research year, from 1 September to 30 June (ten months), or for one semester (either 1 September to 31 January or 1 February to 30 June). Fellows are also granted a stipend of Euro 10.000 to be used for a workshop on his/her theme of study, to be held during the fellowship period, at NIAS.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: April 1, 2010.

For non-Dutch scholars:Stipend based on 50% of the gross salary of a university professor of equal rank and seniority in the Netherlands maximum of Euro 4300 per month). Housing on campus for the unaccompanied Fellow or in a family house in Wassenaar for the Fellow who brings his/her family. Reimbursement of travel cost to and from NIAS once (for the Fellow only, not for the family).

http://www.hiil.org/calls/current-calls/


Association of American University Women International Fellowships

International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredited institutions are supported. Several fellowships are available for study outside of the U.S.

Master's/Professional Fellowship $18,000
Doctorate Fellowship $20,000
Postdoctoral Fellowship $30,000

Applications available* Aug. 1 - Dec. 1, 2009
Application deadline* December 1, 2009
Fellowship year July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011

For more information see:

http://www.aauw.org/education/fga/fellowships_grants/international.cfm


IREX Short-term Travel Grants Program

IREX is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2010-2011 Short-Term Travel Grants (STG) Program. STG provides fellowships to US scholars and professionals to engage in up to eight weeks of overseas research on contemporary political, economic, historical, or cultural developments relevant to US foreign policy.

The STG application is now available online at:
http://www.irex.org/programs/us_scholars/uss_info.asp

Completed applications are due no later than 5 pm EST on February 2, 2010.

Postdoctoral Scholars and Professionals with advanced degrees are eligible to apply for the STG Program.

In addition to the pre-departure logistic support provided by IREX staff, the Short-Term Travel Grant also provides:

  • International coach class roundtrip transportation
  • A monthly allowance for housing and living expenses
  • Travel visas
  • Emergency evacuation insurance
  • Field office support

Questions may be addressed to the STG Program Staff at stg@irex.org or by telephone at 202-628-8188.


Countries Eligible for Research:
Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan

STG is funded by the United States Department of State Title VIII Program.


Japan / World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

In 1987, the World Bank, with funding from the Government of Japan, established the World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (WBGSP) for graduate studies in subjects related to economic development. Each year, the Program awards scholarships to individuals from World Bank member countries to undertake graduate studies at renowned universities throughout member countries of the Bank.

Now in its 23d year, the Regular Program has awarded 3,153 scholarships, selected from 58,944 applicants. In addition, 1,226 scholarships have been awarded in the various JJ/WBGSP Partnership Programs for a total of 4,379 awards.

Since the inception of the Program, the Government of Japan has provided over 204,7 million dollars to the Scholarship Program. The Program's objective is to help create an international community of highly trained professionals working in the field of economic and social development. The World Bank and the Government of Japan require the scholars to return to their home countries on completion of their study Programs and apply their enhanced knowledge and skills to contribute to the development process in their respective regions and communities.

To apply for a JJ/WBGSP scholarship under the Regular Program, an applicant should read carefully the application procedure as outlined in documents below.

Eligibility:
To apply for a JJ/WBGSP scholarship under the Regular Program, an applicant must:

  • Be a national of a World Bank member country eligible to borrow.
  • Be born after March 31, 1970.
  • Have, by March 31, 2010, at least 2, preferably 4 to 5, years of recent full time professional experience acquired after a university degree, in the applicant’s home country or in another developing country.
  • Hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
  • Be in good health.
  • Be of good character.
  • Not be a permanent resident or a national of any industrialized country.
  • Not be residing in an industrialized country for more than one year.
  • Not be an Executive Director, his/her alternate, staff of the World Bank Group (the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, International Development Association, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, and International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes), consultant, or relative of the aforementioned.

Program of Study:

  • Eligible applicants should propose a program of study related to development at the master's level, in fields such as economics, health, education, agriculture, environment, natural resource management, or other development‑related subject.
  • The proposed program of study should start during the academic year 2010/2011 for a maximum duration of two years. The JJ/WBGSP does not support applicants who are already enrolled (i.e., taking classes) in graduate degree programs.
  • Applicants should submit evidence of current unconditional admission to at least one development-related university master’s degree program. Applicants are encouraged to apply to one of the Preferred Universities.
  • The Program does not support studies in the applicant’s home country.
  • The Program does not support applicants for MBA, MDs, M.Phil. or Ph.D. degrees.
  • The Program does not support legal studies such as J.D., L.L.M. or S.J.D. except for L.L.M.’s related to human rights, environment, or good governance.

The average award is approximately $35,000.

The application together with ALL supporting documentation must be received in the Scholarship Program Office by the deadline of March 31, 2010.


US Embassy Policy Specialist Program (EPS)

Launched in 2005, the US Embassy Policy Specialist program (EPS) gives US scholars the opportunity to serve as researchers-in-residence at US Embassies and Consulates in the countries of Eurasia. IREX works with US Government representatives in country to recruit scholars that meet the specific needs of the host Embassy, with the goal of improving government access to knowledge and expertise in the region.

Each EPS fellowship lasts one to two months and is determined in consultation with the host embassy or consulate. As part of the EPS fellowship, participants are provided with visa assistance, international roundtrip transportation, housing in the country of service, a monthly allowance for living expenses, and emergency evacuation insurance. EPS fellows work closely with embassy or consulate staff and receive support from field offices in the region.

For a list of recent research projects that have been funded by EPS program, please visit the Program Results page.

ELIGIBILITY
STG applicants must have a graduate degree (PhD, MA, MD, MBA, MFA, MPA, MPH, MLIS, MS, JD) at the time of application and be US citizens or permanent residents.

Eligible countries for EPS include Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine.

Specific information about available posts and topics of research for EPS varies year to year, and will be available in the most current EPS application.

APPLICATION MATERIALS
The deadline to apply for 2010-2011 EPS is March 15, 2010. Please visit the Application Information page for more information.

CONTACT
For more information about the program and application details, please contact eps@irex.org.


Aarhus University, Denmark, PhD Scholarships in International Law and Sustainability

AARHUS UNIVERSITY
Centre For International Business Law (CIBL)
Department of Business Law
Five PhD Scholarships
Scholarship no.: 544-0145

At the Centre for International Business Law (CIBL) at Department of Business Law at Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University, 5 PhD scholarships will be available from July 1, 2010, or as soon as possible thereafter. The overall research theme of the scholarships is sustainability and the internationalization of law. Focus is on the initiatives of legal and quasi-legal character that have been launched within the area of sustainability with importance for the business community. This encompasses rules that influence the business community's legal relations with investors, suppliers, other business associates and society in a broad sense. In addition to these matters being regulated on a national level, there is often a regulation on EU-level and from time to time also on UN, OECD and WTO levels. The fact that there are several regulators can mean that companies could be facing particularly encumbering and mutually conflicting demands.

That is why it is very important to focus on the consequences of the internationalization of law in the analysis of how to legally secure sustainability in the best way, and therefore this is expected to be a recurring theme in all PhD projects.

RESEARCH THEMES
The research theme involves a number of different legal fields, such as contract law, company law, EU-law, environmental law, energy law, climate law, intellectual property law and competition law. The research projects can e.g. revolve around the following areas (see detailed description on:
http://www.asb.dk/article.aspx?pid=582

1. Companies reporting and informing on sustainability (CSR)
2. Sustainable contract relations
3. Sustainability, industrial property rights and transfer of technology
4. Sustainability and PPP/PPC
5. Sustainability, energy and climate

The scholarships are so-called mobility scholarships, which means that applicants with a qualifying exam from Aarhus University cannot apply.

SCIENTIFIC STAFF
The scientific staff of the Department of Business Law includes 23 researchers of whom 10 are full professors. At the moment there are 13 PhD students at the department.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The PhD scholarship has a duration of three years. Graduates and students expecting to complete their study programme in the near future may apply for the scholarship. The employment is covered by a national collective agreement.

FURTHER INFORMATION
If you have any questions about the fellowship etc., please feel free to contact:
Henrik Scriver, Deputy Head
Tel: +45 8948 6560
Email: hsc@asb.dk

Questions about the preparation of the project description may be directed to:
Karsten Engsig Sorensen, Head of Centre
Tel: +45 8948 6335
Email: kas@asb.dk

APPLICATION AND ASSESSMENT
The following material must be attached:
- Project description (max. 5 pages), including the expected theoretical and methodological approach.
- Graduate diploma (including a list of all grades)
- CV
- Other material, if any (e.g. publications), which should be taken into account in the assessment

Only applications received through the Aarhus University web-based application facility at: https://mit.au.dk
Deadline for application is May 12, 2010, at 12:00 noon.
For the full job announcement and application requirements please refer to: http://www.asb.dk


ESMT Central and Eastern Europe Scholarships 2010/11 Germany

The European School of Management and Technology offers The ESMT Central and Eastern Europe Scholarships and the ESMT Global Women’s Scholarships for the year 2010/11 in Germany. Deadline April 16, 2010

CEU Scholarship Details:

ESMT awards one prestigious scholarship to an outstanding male or female candidate applying from a Central or Eastern Europe country for its Executive MBA Program and one for it’s Full Time MBA Program.. The value of the scholarship is up to € 25,000 (Executive MBA); € 25,000 (Full-time MBA). Candidates must have permanent residence in a Central or Eastern European country: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Albania, Romania, Bulgaria. Candidates are expected to prove their strong intention to promote business development and pursue professional options in Central and Eastern Europe within a reasonable timeframe after completion of the program.

Global Women’s Scholarship Details

ESMT also offers a special full-tuition scholarship to female candidates for the Executive MBA program 2010-2012 and the Full-time MBA program 2011 who demonstrate outstanding professional and academic merit. Number of scholarships available: one for Executive MBA, two for Full-Time MBA Value: up to € 25,000 (Executive MBA), full tuition (Full-time MBA) Eligibility: Female candidates who have been accepted either to the ESMT Full-time MBA and who fully rely on self-funding. Candidates must demonstrate financial need. Requirements: The scholarship will be granted to those female candidates who demonstrate outstanding leadership potential, as displayed in essays submitted in the completed online application and supporting documents, as well as a strong performance in the admission interview.

How to apply:

Candidates are required to submit a scholarship essay along with their complete application to the ESMT Full-time MBA program. Candidates will be expected to actively promote the school in the respective regions throughout and after their studies, e.g. by participating in the ESMT mentoring program.

Scholarship Deadline: April 16, 2010

Application Form: Apply online at http://www.esmt.org/en/apply/mba

For more information see: http://www.esmt.org/eng/mba-emba/esmt-scholarships/#Women


LEAD Fellowships for Tajikistan Law Students

The Legal Education and Development (LEAD) Fellowship Program for Tajikistan provides master’s level study of law in the United States for current resident citizens of Tajikistan.

The purpose of the program is to strengthen rule of law culture in Tajikistan by providing exceptional legal professionals with a broader understanding of comparative systems of law and increased opportunities to discuss both Tajik and US law.

In the United States, LEAD Fellows pursue a one-year master of laws (LLM) degree program at an ABA accredited law school, collaborate with an ABA mentor, participate in a volunteer community service project, and gain professional experience and skills during a full-time summer internship.

Through the LEAD Program, legal professionals from Tajikistan expand their understanding of the judicial system and legal culture in the United States. Fellows also gain exposure to core values of the American legal profession through intensive legal educational and cultural exchange.

The LEAD Program is a program of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) of the United States Department of State and is implemented by ABA ROLI and IREX.

Program Contact
For more information about the LEAD Program, please contact lead@irex.org or http://www.irex.org/contact/field.asp#tajikistan

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Middlesex University, UK, offers Business School PhD Research Scholarships

The school offers a number of Ph.D. research studentships in any area of Business, Economics, Finance, Management or Law, available for a September/October 2010 start. They are offered on a full-time basis and cover a maintenance award, fee payments and research support costs. The Scholarships are for four years, subject to satisfactory progress. Maintenance payments from 1 Oct 2010 will be £13,590 per annum. In addition to work on the doctoral research project, successful applicants will be expected to contribute to associated activities within the School.

Application process
Please visit http://www.mdx.ac.uk/Assets/research_studentship-MUBS-jan10.doc for the application.

  • Applicants should submit:
    1. a completed application form [Microsoft Word document 110kB];
    2. a full CV;
    3. a covering letter with details of 2 academic referees;
    4. an outline of their proposal (2-3 pages) including a short bibliography.
  • The research proposal should indicate the direction you would like to pursue in your doctoral research. The research proposal should include an abstract, the research objectives, the proposed research methodology, a summary review of the relevant literature and current understanding or knowledge and an indication of how the proposed research will contribute to the discipline. You should also provide an outline work plan for the period of research. You are also asked to comment on why you wish to pursue this research and what you feel you will bring to it. The research proposal should be a maximum of 5 sides of A4.
  • Email your application to research-mbs@mdx.ac.uk. Late applicants will not be considered.

Mailing Address
Patricia Babatunde
Middlesex University Research & Business Office
The Burroughs
London NW4 4BT
United Kingdom

For informal enquiries on the application process or to request a paper copy of the application form, please contact Patricia Babatunde. Please do not approach academic staff directly; all applications must come through the Research and Business Office.

For more information see
http://www.mdx.ac.uk/research/applications/fees/studentshipsmay2010-mbs/index.aspx


GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
School of Law
Robert A. Levy Fellowship

George Mason University School of Law invites applications for the Robert A. Levy Fellowship in Law & Liberty. The Levy Fellowship includes an annual stipend of roughly $27,000 per year plus a tuition waiver and is available to PhD or ABD economists who wish to pursue a JD at George Mason.

DESCRIPTION:

Applicants will be evaluated for their promise as Law and Economics scholars capable of making a significant contribution to understanding the institutions of a free society. We are pleased in recent years to have placed fellows in highly ranked institutions. Two or more fellowships will be awarded for the 2011/12 academic year.Applicants should arrange to take the LSAT no later than February 2011. George Mason University is an equal opportunity-affirmative action institution.

A special opportunity now exists for those interested in experimental economics. Levy Fellows will have the opportunity to run experiments and collaborate with faculty at the path breaking Interdisciplinary Center for Economic Science and Center for the Study of Neuroeconomics.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Please provide all items requested in standard law school application process, including LSAT/LSDAS, PLUS cover letter with three references, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and a copy of current research.

Letters should be sent to the:

CONTACT:

George Mason University School of Law
Office of Admissions
3301 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22201

Or calls made to:

Tel: (703) 993-8010

The co-director of the Levy Fellowship program:

CONTACT: Professor Joshua Wright
Email: jwrightg@gmu.edu


Erasmus Mundus-EMLE Scholarships Scholarships in Law and Economics

Scholarship Introduction:

The European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) offers a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary studies of law and economics at two or even three European and Non-European universities. Each partner university awards a Master degree (LL.M. / M.A. / M.Sc.). The program provides students with an advanced understanding of the economic effects of divergent laws and prepares students for a professional career, for example, in public organisations, in multinational law firms or consultancy firms. Participating universities: University of Aix-en-Provence, University of Bologna, University of Gent, University of Haifa (Israel), University of Hamburg, Indira Ghandi Institute (Mumbai), Erasmus University of Rotterdam (coordinating institution), University of Vienna, and Warsaw University.

The Erasmus Mundus label allows the EMLE programme to annually grant a substantial number of scholarships (including several full scholarships to non-European students). The Erasmus Mundus Scholarships for non-Europeans aim at strengthening European co-operation and international links in higher education by enabling students and visiting scholars from around the world to engage in postgraduate study at European universities. Each year a number of non-European students will receive a grant of 24,000 € per selected student. Students who want to apply for an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship can indicate this on the application form for third country students. On this form it is asked whether the student is also willing to participate in the EMLE programme if (s)he is not selected for a scholarship. Applicants can apply for a maximum of three Erasmus Mundus courses in the academic year 2011/2012. Applicants who apply to more than three programmes will be excluded from a scholarship! The fifteen highest ranked admitted non-European applicants who are not nominated for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship will receive a partial waiver of the tuition fee of 4,000 euro. The EMLE is a postgraduate course. Preference will be given to applicants who have already a first masters degree. The minimum requirement for admission is a bachelor degree, provided that this degree leads up to employability in the relevant labour market.

How to apply:

Complete the Online Application Form, http://fd9.formdesk.com/emle/thirdcountryapplication2011-2012, and send the related documents required there (CV, motivation letter, recommendations, certified copy of diploma).

Last date to apply:

The last date to apply is November 15 , 2010

For more information see: http://www.emle.org


Cambridge University Gates Scholarships

Candidates for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship may be citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom and may apply to study any subject available at the University of Cambridge at the post graduate level. This includes the LLM and MBA programs. Applicants for the MBAand MFin programmes run by the Judge Business School should see these websites for information about how to apply for admission and a Gates Cambridge Scholarship.

Candidates must be admitted to their program at Cambridge through the University’s normal admission procedures. The scholarship program does not admit students. Most applicants apply simultaneously for graduate admission to the University of Cambridge and for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship using one application form (GRADSAF). As well as the GRADSAF form, applicants must also submit supporting documentation (e.g. three references, transcripts and any other material required by the University). Full details are available from the graduate studies prospectus.

For more information see: http://www.gatesscholar.org

Application form: http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/gsprospectus/applying/index.html

Last date to apply:
The last date to apply for U.S candidates is October 15, 2010
The last date to apply for Non U.S candidates is December 1, 2010


EDHEC Eiffel Fellowships and other scholarships

The Eiffel Scholarship run by Egide, a French governmental body, aims at promoting education in France to high potential candidates. Specifically designed for international students with excellent profiles, the EIFFEL Scholarship represents a grant of over a €1000 per month.

In compliance with the procedure set out by Egide, business schools select applications that will be presented to the EIFFEL Selection Committee. Applications will then undergo examination and assessments by the Scientific Technical and Educational Committee of the French Ministry of Education and by a panel of experts in the related field of study.

Every year, hundreds applications are sent to Egide and only few are granted the EIFFEL Scholarship. Only candidates with a GMAT score above 700 and an excellent GPA will be considered.

For the 2012 academic year, complete applications must be sent to EDHEC before December 1st, 2011. Deadlines are expected to be similar in future years.

Find out more here...

EDHEC also offers

EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS Worth a reduction in tuition fees of 50% for candidates with a GMAT score of over 700.

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS Worth a reduction in tuition fees of 25% for candidates with a GMAT score of over 600.

FIRST NATIONALITY SCHOLARSHIPS Worth a reduction in tuition fees of 10%. Awarded to the first two candidates from each country who officially enroll in the EDHEC MBA to reinforce the international diversity of the class profile.

Check EDHEC's website for more information.