Asia Journalism Fellowship 2013 opens for applications

The fifth round of the Asia Journalism Fellowship will run from 25 February to 17 May 2013. The fully-sponsored programme is accepting applications until 12 October 2012 from accomplished mid-career journalists.

The annual programme is an initiative of Temasek Foundation and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. It brings journalists from across Asia to NTU's Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information for three months.

Away from the deadline pressures of their jobs, Fellows pursue their intellectual interests in one of Asia's leading universities. The semi-structured programme is designed to sharpen professional skills and deepen understanding of trends in media and communication at a time of rapid and sweeping change.

It also provides access to key newsmakers in Singapore's public sector, business community and civil society, offering insights into the challenges faced by one of Asia's most cosmopolitan hub cities.

Applicants should have five years of experience and the potential to make a difference in their profession and their home country on their return. Journalists working in any news medium – newspapers, magazines, television, radio or the web – can apply. The programme is in English, but welcomes journalists from local-language media. Visit http://www.ajf.sg for details on how to apply or email applications@ajf.sg if you have queries.

Dear Colleague,
we would like to announce the

IAS-STS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME 2013-2014

The IAS-STS in Graz, Austria, promotes the
interdisciplinary investigation of the links and
interactions between science, technology and
society as well as technology assessment and
research into the development and implementation
of socially and environmentally sound technologies.
Broadly speaking, the IAS-STS is an institute for
the enhancement of science and technology studies.

The IAS-STS invites researchers to apply for a stay
between 1 October 2013 and 30 June 2014 as a

- Research Fellow (up to nine months); or,
- Visiting Scholar (shorter period, e.g. a month)

The IAS-STS offers excellent research
infrastructure. Close co-operation with researchers
at the IFZ (Inter-University Research Centre for
Technology, Work and Culture;
see: www.ifz.aau.at), guest lectures, workshops
and conferences provide an atmosphere of
creativity and scholarly discussion.

Furthermore we can offer five grants, worth EUR
940 per month for long-term Research Fellows
at the IAS-STS.

The Fellowship Programme 2013-2014 is
dedicated to projects investigating the following
issues:

1. Gender - Technology - Environment
This area of research particularly focuses on
gender dimensions of science and technology.
On the one hand, individual perspectives of actors
in the technological field are taken into account;
on the other hand educational, organisational,
societal, environmental and political issues are
gaining more and more relevance.
Promising research should shed more light on
the interrelation between individuals’ concepts
and media representations of gender and
technology.

2. Life Sciences/Biotechnology
Applications a sought in two thematic areas. First, following
some 20 years of public debate, agricultural biotechnology
continues to be a deeply controversial issue in the EU, partly
fueled by progress in science and technology innovation
such as GM industrial and energy crops, or novel breeding
techniques. Research should contribute to a better
understanding of the regulatory, broader policy and
governance challanges of agricultutral biotechnology, and/or
explore strategies to manage these challanges.
Second, in recent years, social studies of the life sciences
wre bound to large scale research programmes. in many
countries these funding schemes have now come to an end.
This is an opportunity to review these previous programmes
via collaborative engagement with the life sciences, as well
as to explore new ways of inquiry. Applicants are
encouraged to address these issues when analysing life
sciences as a social process.

3. Sustainable and Innovative Public Procurement
and Ecodesign
The supply side policy "Ecodesign" and the demand
side policy "Public Procurement" are used to support
the transition towards green, socially responsible and
and innovative markets. Nonetheless, scientific
research in these respective fields is still limited.
Researchers investigating the following areas are
encouraged to apply: The environmental impact or
the innovation potenjtial of green public procurement
and ecodesign; the impact of socially responsible
public procurement; the hurdles, success factors,
efficacy, and wider implications ofEuropean or
national policies for sustainable and innovative public
procurement and ecodesign.

4. Toward Low-Carbon Energy Systems
On basis of the analysis of social, technological and
organisational framework of energy use projects
should contribute to the shaping of sustainable
energy, climate and technology policies. They
should aim at socio-economic aspects of energy
technologies or at strategies of environmental
technology policy. They should develop measures
and strategies for the promotion of renewable
energy sources, for the transition to a sustainable
energy system or contribute to the field of
sustainable construction. Regional governance,
climate policy strategies, innovation policy and the
role of users are important themes. In addition,
the Manfred Heindler grant is awarded for research
projects on the increased use of renewable energies
and on a more efficient use of energy.

5. Sustainable Food Systems
Food security, nutrition, food quality and safety, resource
scarcity, carbon foodprints and other challanges faced in
urban or rural areas are currently dominating the
industrialized and globalized food systems. Research
applications are encouraged which explore different
forms of sustainable food systems, as well as related
social practices and socioeconomic/technical processes
in the production, distribution, marketing, and consumtion
of food. A particular focus lies on governance
mechanisms, policies, and their (potential) contribution to
a wider transformation towards more sustainable cities,
regions and societies.

Applications must be submitted to the IAS-STS
by 31 December 2012.

For application forms and further information:
Please visit our website: www.sts.tugraz.at

Institute for Advanced Studies on Science,
Technology and Society (IAS-STS)
Attn. Gunter Getzinger
Kopernikusgasse 9
8010 Graz - Austria
E-mail: info@sts.tugraz.at

The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) are designed to promote capacity building within organisations in 61 countries by providing training and education to mid-career staff. The NFP is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the budget for development cooperation.

To be eligible for an NFP fellowship, candidates need to be admitted to the master’s degree programme or short course for which they would like an NFP fellowship or be admitted as a PhD student.

Obtain academic admission

You first apply for academic admission directly to the Dutch institution. Your admission must be unconditional in terms of your education and language proficiency. Admission may be granted only, subject to you finding suitable funding for the programme.

You are strongly advised to seek academic admission as early as possible to allow the institution to process your application in time. Check the deadlines for academic admission with the Dutch institution directly for up-to-date information.

The academic admission process for a PhD study is an individual track. If you want to be admitted as a PhD student check the requirements and the deadlines with the Dutch institution.

If you have been admitted to more than one course or study programme in one fellowship per application deadline you will have to choose one programme before you apply for a fellowship.

Prepare your application for an NFP fellowship

Your NFP application consists of:

• a copy of a valid passport or other official identity document;
• an employer’s statement;
• a statement from the Government Authority (if applicable);
• Statements of motivation, responding to the following questions:
  - Why do you wish to pursue this course or programme?
  - How will your employer benefit from the course or programme?
  - How will your country benefit from the course or programme?
  - How will you put your new skills and knowledge to work when you return to your job?

In addition, if you apply for a PhD fellowship:

• A letter of a co-supervisor in your own country (if applicable);

The application you submit to Nuffic must be complete. After you have submitted your application you cannot make any adjustments or additions anymore.

Download the requirements of the Employer’s Statement (99 kB)

Download the requirements of the Statement of Government Authority (19 kB)

Download the requirements for the letter of the co-supervisor (43 kB)

Submit your application

If you have obtained academic admission and prepared all the necessary documentation you can submit your NFP fellowship application in Scholarships Online (SOL), Nuffic’s online application tool.

You can access SOL using the quick links on the right-hand side of this page.

If you have very limited or no access to the internet it is possible to submit a paper application, which you must send directly to Nuffic by regular mail or by courier.

• Download a paper application form from the downloads page

When you apply for an NFP fellowship you must accept the NFP Rules and Regulations. Please read the booklet carefully before you apply.

Download the Rules and Regulations (187 kB)

Application deadlines

Master’s degree programmes, Short courses, PhD studies: 7 February 2012

Master’s degree programmes, Short courses: 1 May 2012

Short courses, PhD studies: 2 October 2012

Source: http://www.nuffic.nl/

Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict
resolution

http://www.rotary.org/en/studentsandyouth/educationalprograms/RotaryCe
ntersForInternationalStudies/Pages/ridefault.aspx

Overview

Rotary World Peace Fellows are leaders promoting national and
international cooperation, peace, and the successful resolution of
conflict throughout their lives, in their careers, and through
service activities. Fellows can earn either a master's degree in
international relations, public administration, sustainable
development, peace studies, conflict resolution, or a related field,
or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict
resolution.

Each year, up to 110 Rotary World Peace Fellowships (60 master's
degree fellowships and 50 professional development certificate
fellowships) are offered on a competitive basis at seven Rotary
Centers, which operate in partnership with eight leading universities
(centers offer master's degree unless noted otherwise):

Chulalongkorn University , Bangkok, Thailand (professional
development center)
Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , USA
International Christian University , Tokyo, Japan
Universidad del Salvador , Buenos Aires, Argentina
University of Bradford , West Yorkshire, England
University of California, Berkeley , USA
University of Queensland , Brisbane, Australia

Fellows are chosen from countries and cultures around the globe based
on their ability to have a significant, positive impact on world
peace and conflict resolution during their careers. Learn more about
program eligibility and deadlines .

To find out more about the Rotary Centers program, contact your local
Rotary club or the Rotary Centers Department at The Rotary
Foundation.

Get to know program alumni and read more about the centers that are
transforming the world. (PDF)

Download the application:

Rotary World Peace Fellowships Application 2010 (Word)

Rotary World Peace Fellowships Application 2010 (PDF)
http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/083en.pdf

OPENINGS FOR POST-DOC FELLOWSHIPS FOR YOUNG AND SENIOR RESEARCHERS

DEADLINE: 29th of January 2009

Politecnico is looking for Italian and foreign young post-doctoral
researchers (up to 33 years old) and Italian and foreign researchers
with at least two years of experience in foreign research labs and
presently employed abroad.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

Two years fellowships for junior researchers
Two years fellowships for senior Italian researchers working abroad
Two years fellowships for foreign senior researchers

HOW TO APPLY

http://www.swas.polito.it/services/fellowship