February 2004, Issue no 22
http://resource.regional.net
impact@regionalnet.org

1. Funding Opportunities

2. Announcements and Upcoming Events

3. Useful Links

Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research- FAIMER International Fellowship for Medical Education
Application deadline:
February 20, 2004 the on-line application must be submitted to FAIMER
March 1, 2004 all supporting documents must be received at FAIMER


The IFME program allows faculty from schools of medicine abroad to gain access to educational opportunities in the United States that are tailored toward specific home country needs. Fellows study aspects of medical education that have the potential to improve and expand medical education programs in their home country institutions and departments.
Up to twenty fellowships are awarded annually. Preceptors in basic medical and clinical science departments or medical education departments in U.S. medical schools will provide mentoring. Eligible areas of study include: educational methodology, curriculum design, and evaluation systems. This study may be conducted in departments of medical education or traditional disciplines of clinical or basic sciences. Although the major emphasis of this program is to learn educational processes, Fellows may concurrently pursue some collaborative research interest with U.S. basic science or clinical faculty.
Programs range in length from six months to one year. Fellowships are limited to a maximum stay of one year.
The interactive, web-based application is now available on this website; paper applications are no longer accepted. The applicant must complete the on-line application. An official of the home country institution must complete the Medical School Nomination. The applicant's immediate supervisor must complete the Reference Report. It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit the Medical School Nomination and the Reference Report to the appropriate respondents.
Fellowship allowances generally include a monthly stipend of $2,400, round-trip economy class airfare for the Fellow only, and travel to one scientific meeting in the U.S., as appropriate. In addition, the program provides up to a total of $2,000 toward the cost of health insurance for the Fellow and accompanying family members. The only allowance for dependents is health insurance coverage. The U.S. host institution receives a modest grant of $5,000 of which $3,000 is an unrestricted grant for the host department and $2,000 is for administrative costs related to the fellowship.

More information:
Website: http://www.ecfmg.org/faimer/ifme/
Email: ifme@faimer.org


Top

Smithsonian Institution Libraries Resident Scholar Program 2005
Application deadline: March 1, 2004


The Smithsonian Institution Libraries (SIL) offers two programs for scholars to use SIL Special Collections for the calendar year 2005. Each program awards stipends of $2,500 per month from one to six months. Historians, librarians, independent scholars, doctoral students, and post-doctoral scholars are welcome to apply.
Scholars must be in residence at the Smithsonian Institution during the period of their fellowship. Dibner Library Resident Scholars conduct research in the Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology. The Dibner Library specializes in the physical sciences and technology, and contains books and manuscripts from the 15th to the 20th centuries. Subject areas include mathematics, astronomy, classical natural philosophy, theoretical physics (up to the early 20th century), experimental physics (especially electricity and magnetism), engineering technology (from the Renaissance to the late 19th century), and scientific apparatus and instruments. The Dibner Fund supports this award. Baird Society Resident Scholars conduct research in other SIL Special Collections located in Washington, DC and New York City. These special collections include natural history; printed materials on world's fairs (19th and early 20th centuries); manufacturer's commercial trade catalogues (300,000 pieces representing 30,000 companies and dating from the 19th and 20th centuries); and European and American decorative arts, architecture, and design (18th to 20th centuries). The Smithsonian Libraries Spencer Baird Society supports this award.

More information:
Website: http://www.sil.si.edu/researchintern/index.htm
Email: brashearr@si.edu (Ronald Brashear)


Top

University of Pittsburgh, Center for International Studies- H. J. Heinz Company Foundation Fellowship Program 2004-2005, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Application deadline: March 15, 2004


The Fellowship provides for one year of practical, professional, and non-degree educational experiences through the University of Pittsburgh. The competition is open to men and women from developing countries whose record of accomplishment early in their career indicates strong potential for leadership and achievement in the non-profit, government, or private sector. The goal is to improve, early in a career, the Fellows' capacity to contribute to the development of their country and to enhance their understanding of the United States. This is accomplished through a year of auditing selected courses and participating in practical professional activities while based in Pittsburgh. Courses taken as part of the Heinz Fellowship do not earn credit towards an academic degree.

More information:
Website: http://www.ucis.pitt.edu/main/heinzfellowship.html
Email: heinz@ucis.pitt.edu


Top

Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education- PhD Program in Economics, Prague
Application deadline: March 30, 2004


The Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education (CERGE) - Economics Institute offers the program of doctoral studies in theoretical and applied economics, leading to a PhD degree, which is fully accredited in the United States and in the Czech Republic.
The PhD program consists of two years of coursework followed by two years of supervised dissertation research. The working language of the institution is English. CERGE-EI encourages its students to conduct part of their dissertation research at partner institutions in Western Europe and North America, as well as to participate in collaborative research projects in other countries.
Most students are granted tuition waivers and stipends for up to four years of study- no separate application is necessary. Successful applicants will be invited to participate in a competitive two-month Preparatory semester in July and August, after which final admissions decisions will be made. Students can ask for travel expenses coverage. The request for such grant should be attached to the application form and should free-format clearly explain why such grant is needed.
CERGE-EI graduates enjoy outstanding job prospects. For example, our alumni have assumed positions in governmental ministries as policy advisors, as chief economists of international banks, as academics at universities and research institutions all over the world, and in multinational corporations.

More information:
Website: http://www.cerge-ei.cz/phd/


Top

Columbia University School of Law- Public Interest Law Fellows Program 2004-2006
Application deadline: April 1, 2004


The program was originated in collaboration with the Constitutional and Legal Policy Institute (now Open Society Justice Initiative OSJI) and continues to be supported by OSJI and other donors. Three of the Fellowship slots continue to be jointly administered by PILI and Justice Initiative.
The program will select lawyers from Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, the Caucasus and Central Asia for two years of study and practical work experience. In the past, Fellows from these countries have been joined by two Fellows from China sponsored by the Ford Foundation. The program includes undesignated slots as well as slots designated specifically for advocates of women's rights, mental disability rights and Roma rights.
Criteria for selection will include the experience of the applicant, the applicant's potential to contribute to the development of the human rights or public interest law field in the region, and the suitability of the applicant's proposed role in the nominating non-governmental organization (NGO). Applicants must have a minimum of two years relevant work experience outside of law school. Preference will be given to applicants under 35 years of age. Minorities, especially Roma, are strongly encouraged to apply. Selection decisions will be made by May 1, 2004.
The Fellows will reside a total of one year in the US, consisting of one semester of study at Columbia University and two three-month internships. Fellows will return to their home countries after the first year, where they will spend at least one year working with their nominating NGO on human rights/public interest advocacy on a non-profit basis in such areas as providing legal services, strategic litigation, campaigning for reform, and human rights training/education. Upon their selection, Fellows will be required to sign an agreement with Columbia University according to which he/she will commit to two years in the program; the first year to be spent in the US and the second year in his/her home country working with the nominating NGO.
PILI will cover the cost of a round-trip coach airfare to the US and provide each Fellow with a monthly stipend for a period of up to 12 months, a textbook allowance, and medical insurance for a year while in the US. The amount of this stipend is carefully calculated to cover the expenses of one person in the US for the period of one year. PILI will also provide a grant of $10,000 to the nominating NGO during the second year of the program to cover, in whole or in part, the Fellow's salary and wage-related taxes and payments.

More information:
Website: www.pili.org
http://www.pili.org/aboutpili/fellowship.html
www.law.columbia.edu
Email: dcaugh@law.columbia.edu (David Caughlin)


Top

Universiteit van Amsterdam, International School for Humanities and Social Sciences - Summer Institute on Conflict Management and Resolution, June 7 - 18, 2004, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Application deadline: April 15, 2004


This Summer Institute is designed to enable current and future professionals to be more effective in dealing with the conflicts with which they are confronted every day- conflict with the external environment and conflict within their own organizations. The primary focus will be on the challenges of being part of an organization attempting to deliver services in high-conflict situations, e.g. humanitarian relief efforts and post-conflict economic development programmes.
To accomplish this goal, the course will be a stimulating integration of theory and practice, bringing the highest level of academic breadth and depth together with practical, hands-on training and personal development.
Student Profile
- Graduate students from all over the world
- Professionals with academic training at the BA level from any field, including those working in government agencies, development organisations, non-governmental organisations, companies, and media
- University faculty, particularly from non-Western countries.
Fees are € 2400 (non-credit) and € 2900 (credit). The tuition does not include travel to and from Amsterdam or housing. The University of Amsterdam mediates for housing.

More information:
Website: http://www.ishss.uva.nl/SIC/
Email: sic-ishss@uva.nl


Top

Call for Applications: American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C.- Legal Studies Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree with a specialization on Gender and the Law
Application deadline: May 1, 2004


WCL's International Legal Studies Program attracts lawyers from around the world, currently enrolling 180 students from 68 countries. Our location in the nation's capital in Washington, D.C. affords students the opportunity to intern and be exposed to prominent international organizations and agencies that promote women's legal rights.

More information:
Website: http://www.wcl.american.edu/ilsp/index.cfm
Email: llminfo@wcl.american.edu


Top

St. Cloud State University- Academic and Cultural Sharing Scholarship


St. Cloud State University offers a unique opportunity for international students. Committed to quality education and international vision, the university provides qualified international students with the Academic and Cultural Sharing Scholarship, which entitles the student to pay resident tuition, currently a saving of about $4000 per year. This scholarship serves a dual purpose:
- To provide financial support and incentive for international students to attend SCSU, especially for those who may not be able to attend SCSU without this special scholarship.
- To help American students, faculty, staff and members of the community gain some international experience without leaving the country and become more knowledgeable of other cultures and countries.
Who is eligible?
Any F-1 student visa holder admitted to SCSU is eligible to receive the scholarship by meeting all of the following requirements. Students who are out of status are not eligible.

More information:
Website: www.stcloudstate.edu/internationalstudents
Email: int_students@stcloudstate.edu


Top

Universiteit Maastricht, Faculty of Law- English-language postgraduate programme


The Faculty of Law of the Universiteit Maastricht (the Netherlands) offers an English-language postgraduate programme, the Magister Iuris Communis programme, leading to the degree of Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Comparative, European and International Law. This one-year, revised, programme is open to students who, upon successful completion of their basic legal education, wish to acquire the specialized knowledge and skills necessary for a European or international legal career. To this end, the programme provides an in-depth introduction to the law and policies of the European Union and further allows students to choose one of the six distinct specialisations offered by the programme: Comparative Law and Ius Commune, Globalisation and Human Rights, Globalisation and Economic Regulation, European Law and Tax Regulation, European Economic and Social Regulation, International and European Criminal Law.

More information:
Website: http://mic-law.info


Top

Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs- Scholarships


The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers scholarships to non-Italian citizens and Italian citizens permanently residing outside of Italy who wish to gain educational qualifications. In order to apply, candidates should contact the Italian Consulate in their Country.

More information:
www.esteri.it/opportu/index.htm
www.esteri.it/eng/thefarnesina/address/index.htm


Top

Rotary Foundation- Scholarships


The Rotary Foundation offers scholarships each year to students who whish to gain educational qualifications abroad.

More information:
Website: www.rotary.org


Top

Pristina Summer University 2004- Apply to Teach Now


International teaching faculty can now apply to teach at the Pristina Summer University (PSU 2004) in Kosovo.
Visiting professors voluntarily teach the intensive courses, usually comprising 15 teaching days. Professors receive an allowance of 75 Euros per week. Travel expenses are reimbursed and free accommodation is provided.
The PSU 2004 brings together regional & international professors and lecturers for a period of three weeks and will provide more than 30 intensive courses in a wide range of academic fields (e.g. social sciences & humanities, economics, law, arts, education & pedagogy, languages, medicine, natural sciences and mathematics, electrical/civil/mechanical engineering, urban planning, computer science, etc.). In addition, public discussions and lectures will be organised on prominent issues in Kosovar and (South) East European society. Recreational activities for professors and students are also included in the programme. The PSU is the largest Summer University in the region and a magnificent academic experience for both, professors and students. The PSU is a project organised by the University of Pristina and the Academic Training Association (ATA).

More information:
Website: www.academictraining.org
Email: PSU@academictraining.org


Top

Call For Papers: A Workshop for New Doctoral Research on the History of Southeast Europe, June 2004
Application deadline: February 20, 2004


The Center for Democracy and Reconciliation in Southeastern Europe (CDRSEE) is convening a workshop to present, compare and discuss new doctoral research relevant to the history of Southeastern Europe. The CDRSEE are seeking to bring together younger scholars who have undertaken the primary research for their doctoral dissertations or who have completed their dissertations within the recent past (typically 3-4 years). In addition to dissertations from History Departments, those that deal primarily with the history of any part of the region but are being done or completed in departments other than History are also welcome.
Scholars from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, FY Republic of Macedonia, Romania, and Serbia & Montenegro are invited to apply. A limited number of spaces are also available for students who originate from other countries but who are working on Balkan issues. The 15 selected will be notified by March 27 and asked to submit a 5-page summary of their dissertations' findings, methods and sources to the Center by April 19. At the workshop, selectees will be asked to make a 15-20 minute oral presentation on their work, as well as a 10-minute discussion on somebody else's pre-circulated presentation to others selected, and to 6 senior historians drawn from the Center's international Board of Eminent Scholars. The majority of the workshop's time will however be devoted to a joint discussion of papers and presentations.
All applications, papers, presentations and discussions will be in English.
Applications should consist of the following:
- A short CV of three pages maximum.
- A one or two page description of your dissertation and its main theses.
- An email or other address for March 27 notifications.
The organisers will cover the travel and accommodation, together with a small honorarium.

More information:
Website: www.cdsee.org
Email: info@cdsee.org


Top

Call for Application: European Cultural Foundation- The 1st Cultural Policy Research Award
Application deadline: February 25, 2004


Within the framework of Enlargement of Minds, an action-line on the cultural impact of EU enlargement, the European Cultural Foundation announces the 1st Cultural Policy Research Award (CPR Award). Focus: European enlargement - which policy for art and culture?
Enlargement is a transnational issue affecting countries already in the EU, those about to enter and those who will still be waiting to enter. The fact that the EU does not sufficiently examine its own cultural policy emphasizes the need for policy research within the European transnational context. We are almost fifteen years on from the major political shift that took place in Europe in 1989, and the ongoing process of integration has brought substantial changes- the cultural implications of these changes need to feature on both the political and research agendas. This puts at the forefront the need for cultural policy research within a European transnational context.
The main aim of the Cultural Policy Research Award (CPR Award) is to stimulate academic research in the field of cultural policy, with an emphasis on the implications of enlargement; the research will throw light on contemporary European cultural issues and problems, possibly analyzing them and working towards new policy solutions. The CPR Award should also contribute to the creation of a cultural policy "infrastructure"- a network of scholars with competence in comparative research projects related to cultural policy.
Additionally, the CPR Award project aims to evaluate existing research achievements, identify existing academic centers and promote an interdisciplinary approach in the sphere of cultural policy research.
The overall theme of the research is 'cultural implications of enlargement'. Preference will be given to those whose proposed research covers a topic of interest in contemporary Europe regarding the cultural implications of enlargement. Research may focus on a variety of topics. Proposed topics related to cultural policy education or the re-modeling of the cultural system and cultural institutions will be taken into consideration. Legal, economic, social, managerial, ethical, technological and other relevant issues (e.g. media & communication) will receive equal attention in the evaluation process.
Priority will be given to the evaluative, comparative and action-research projects, which cover the European or macro- regional space. Research outcomes should contain relevant policy proposals for systemic and structural changes, or innovative, new ideas for re-thinking the position of arts and culture in an enlarging Europe.
Young academics, researchers and policymakers (aged 35 or under) are eligible for the 10,000 Euro award.

More information:
Website: http://www.cpraward.org


Top

Call For Papers: European Association of Social Anthropologists- Facing the former enemy: Memories of war and war crimes, September 2004, Vienna, Austria
Application deadline: March 1, 2004


The twentieth century has often been described as an age of extreme political violence on an unprecedented scale. Acts of brutality have left a host of horrifying and traumatic memories in Europe and other parts of the world. This workshop examines memories in the aftermath of war, e.g. recollections of massacres, forceful displacement, genocide, and crimes against humanity. Contributors to this workshop are invited to explore local face-to-face situations in which social or personal memories of political violence are confronted. The workshop aims at paying attention not only to the perspectives of former victims, but also to the points of view of former perpetrators.
We welcome ethnographic case studies as well as papers that re-examine the issue of social memory from a cross-disciplinary angle, for instance combining anthropological with psychological approaches to trauma and memory.

More information:
Email: Francesca.Cappelletto@univr.it
Anne-Friederike.Mueller@kcl.ac.uk


Top

Call for Papers: Comparing Design in Nature with Science and Engineering Conference, June 28- 30, 2004, Rhodes, Greece
Application deadline: March 26, 2004


The conference includes, amongst others, the following topics:
Design in nature, Shape and form in engineering and nature, Nature and architectural design, Thermodynamics in nature, Biomimetics, Natural materials in engineering, Mechanics in nature, Bioengineering, Bionics, Solutions from nature, Evolutionary optimisation, Complexity, Sustainability studies.

More information:
Website: http://www.wessex.ac.uk/conferences/2004/design2004/3.html
Email: kbanham@wessex.ac.uk (Katie Banham)


Top

Call for Papers: Manchester Centre for Political Thought- Manchester Postgraduate Conference in Political Theory, June 29-30, 2004
Application deadline: March 30, 2004


The Brave New World conference series has emerged as the leading international forum exclusively dedicated to the discussion of postgraduate research in political theory. This conference offers a great opportunity for postgraduates from many different countries and universities to share experiences, concerns and research interests, to exchange stimulating ideas and to make new friends- all in a financially accessible and highly informal setting. Moreover participants will have the chance to meet and talk with eminent academics who will deliver keynote addresses at the event.
This year the conference is also open to undergraduate students interested in undertaking postgraduate work in political theory. Brave New World 2004 will provide them with an opportunity to meet senior students already engaged in research and to gain an insight into the academic interests of the Manchester Graduate School. The main part of the conference will be devoted to postgraduate speakers. Special sessions will be reserved for undergraduate students willing to present papers.
Papers are invited from any area and any school within political thought. Panels include:
Ethics and Politics, European Philosophy and Politics, Theories of Rights, Gender and Politics, History of Political Thought, Theory of International Relations, Theory of Democracy, Political Theory and Jurisprudence.
The conference is self-financed and participants are responsible for seeking their own funding. However, some financial assistance may be provided for a limited number of paper-givers on the basis of both need and merit. No separate application is necessary but the completed paper would have to be sent in advance so that the organisers can make an evaluation.

More information:
Website: http://les1.man.ac.uk/fssl/
Email: Brave.New.World@man.ac.uk


Top

Call for Contributors: Gender and Change in Central and Eastern Europe- New issue
Application deadline: April 1, 2004


Feminist Economics invites submissions of papers, short discussions, and book reviews (no more than 500 words) for a special issue on 'Gender and Change in Central and Eastern Europe' to be published in March 2007. Completed manuscripts of 5000-7000 words are due 1 November 2004, although we would appreciate earlier submissions of both abstracts and articles.
The editors invite both established and young scholars, especially those living and working in CEE countries, to submit abstracts for this upcoming special issue. Essays may be theoretical or empirical, focus on the labor market or the household, and concentrate on individual countries or on cross-country comparisons.

More information:
Website: www.feministeconomics.org
Email: feministeconomics@rice.edu


Top

Query: Looking for Young Scientist Organisations/Mobility Survey
Application deadline: April 1, 2004


In order to collect information for the Early Stage Researcher Mobility conference in Lisbon (http://www.mariecurie.org/esrm2004/) Eurodoc made a little questionnaire about mobility among grad students and junior scientists. If you would have mobility experience it would be really helpful for us to let us know about your experience. You can find our questionnaire at: http://www.eurodoc.net/workgroups/mobility/survey.html
If you would like to become a member of Eurodoc's workgroup on international mobility (or be informed about our activities), please contact the coordinator Toni Gabaldon at jagabald@uv.es.
Eurodoc is the council for postgraduate students and junior researchers in Europe and tries to give a voice to doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers working in and outside academia. Eurodoc doesn't have individual members, but instead the national councils representing its country's young scientists are its members. So far, associations from 13 countries are members: Focus Research (Belgium), CJC (France), THESIS (Germany), DOSZ (Hungary), USI (Ireland), ADI (Italy), PNN (formerly known as LAIOO, the Netherlands), SiN (Norway), ABIC (Portugal), ADS (Slovakia), FJI-Precarios (Spain), SDOK (Sweden), NPC (United Kingdom).
Eurodoc is looking for national organisations in the European countries not listed above to join Eurodoc when that country has a national organisation for postgraduates and junior researchers. Importantly, Eurodoc is also keen on helping young scientists in European countries lacking such organisations as the need for an organised voice for scientists at the initial stage of their career could help to improve their chances and conditions significantly. Therefore we are looking for young scientists who are interested in establishing such an organisation in their own country. The idea is that interestees should write to Alexandre Urani at postmaster@urani.net or complete the form at http://www.eurodoc.net/organisations/futuremembers.php. Eurodoc will then put the interestees of the same country in contact with each other, with other people with the same interest in other countries and with the Eurodoc members and discuss the best way to organise such an association in the different countries.

More information
Website: http://www.eurodoc.net/presentation/index.html


Top

Call For Papers: University of the Basque Country, Department of Applied Economics- Developments In Economic Theory And Policy, Institutions And EU, July 15-17, 2004, Bilbao, Spain
Application deadline: April 30, 2004


Papers are invited on all areas of economics. Papers must be written in English. Accepted papers will be grouped in sessions. Every session will comprise three papers. Besides the normal sessions, there will be ten 'Special Sessions' devoted to topics directly related to the title of the Conference. Suggestions for 'Organized Sessions' are also welcomed. An organized session is one that has been constructed in its entirety by a session organizer and submitted to the Conference Organizer as a complete package (title of the session, papers and session chair).
The Conference Committee will review and select papers and sessions submitted for the Conference. Acceptance letters will be sent out by 17th May 2004.

More information:
Website: www.eventia.org/developments


Top

Call for Contributors: Encyclopedia of the Cold War
Application deadline: August 31, 2004


Prof. Spencer Tucker (Virginia Military Institute), the chief editor of a multi-volume Encyclopedia of the Cold War, to be published by ABC-Clio in 2006, is seeking contributors for this project. Prof. Tucker has already edited several award-winning encyclopedias on the Vietnam War, the Korean War, American Military History, and American Naval Warfare, World War I, and World War II.
Prof. Tucker hopes to attract another distinguished team of contributors for the Encyclopedia of the Cold War. To obtain an entry list, potential contributors are invited to contact Prof. Tucker directly via email, including a brief curriculum vitae or resume.

More information:
Website: http://www2.h-net.msu.edu/announce/show.cgi?ID=136203
Email: tucker@rockbridge.net


Top

www.sic.hr/eng/usa.htm


SIC Zagreb is an information and advising center on higher education opportunities in Croatia and abroad. SIC Zagreb is a U.S. Educational Information Center, approved and supported by the Department of State. The center provides accurate, comprehensive, current, and unbiased information on educational opportunities in the United States.


Top

http://www.irex.org/


IREX (the International Research & Exchanges Board) is the premier US non-profit organization specializing in education, independent media, Internet development, and civil society programs in the United States, Europe, Eurasia, the Middle East and North Africa, and Asia.


Top

http://www.studyusa.com


Study in the USA is the education guide for international students. ‘Featured Programs' provide you with university-level program descriptions and ‘Request Information' forms for contacting admission offices.


Top

http://www.fastweb.com


Database of Private Scholarships


Top

http://www.welcomeurope.com


Discover more than 450 EU Grants and Loans from all Major European Institutions such as the European Commission, the EBRD, the EIF, the Council of Europe and others.


Top

 
 

 

Euroregional Center for Democracy

Semenic Nr. 10
300035, Timisoara
Romania

Tel: + 4 0256 221 471
Fax: + 4 0256 436 633

http://www.regionalnet.org

Editor:
Camelia Cocioba

Top