Climate Change Conference Fellowships for Journalists

 The Fellowships are open predominantly to journalists from developing countries, but journalists from the US and Russia are also welcome to apply.

Formed in 2007 by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN), Panos London and the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), the CCMP has brought developing country journalists to the annual UN climate summits for the past five years.

This has enabled them to cover the summit for their home media organizations, work with experienced and knowledgeable journalists from around the world, and gain a multifaceted understanding of climate change's global impact.

Numerous regional organizations also play a supporting role in the partnership. As part of the fellowships, the CCMP will cover travel, lodging and daily subsistence expenses, arrange press accreditation at COP18, and provide other support services.

The Fellows will benefit from a series of specially designed activities, including an orientation session, breakfast briefings, a field trip and a media clinic.

Eligiblity :

A journalist from the developing world, USA or Russia

Able to illustrate passion and commitment to reporting on climate change issues

Able to travel to Doha, Qatar to arrive no later than 29th November 2012 and leave no later than 8thDecember 2012

Have proven support from an editor, producer or supervisor

The CCMP fully respects the editorial independence of all journalists.

Throughout the conference, Fellows are free to report as they see fit.

As well as the requirements above we ask that journalists agree to provide copies or summaries of all the stories they file during COP18 for posting on our websites and that they show collegial attitude towards other Fellows.

One of the main benefits of this program will be the opportunity for Fellows to exchange views and information with their journalistic peers from around the world.

Criteria for evaluating applicants will include the prospective Fellow's demonstrated interest in climate change issues; their audience; and the ability of the Fellowship to provide an opportunity for those journalists who might not otherwise have a chance to cover such events.

Fellows represent a diverse range of experience and regions, though a primary goal of this program is to reach audiences – particularly marginalized communities –who are currently underserved when it when it comes to climate information.

At the moment, the CCMP has funding to bring a small number of Fellows, but is actively working to increase support in order to increase those numbers. In addition to selecting the initial slate of Fellows, targeted to be announced in September a waitlist will also be created to select additional journalists if more funding becomes available.

Deadline May 29, 2012 

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THE KNIGHT-MOZILLA FELLOWSHIPS

The centerpiece of the OpenNews program, the Knight-Mozilla Fellowships embed developers and technologists in newsrooms around the world to spend a year writing code in collaboration with reporters, designers, and newsroom developers. Fellows work in the open by sharing their code and their discoveries on the web, helping to strengthen and build journalism's toolbox.

Embedded in the Newsroom

The Knight-Mozilla Fellows are able to experience the day-to-day energy of some of the best newsrooms in the world. Being present as news breaks, writing code for the day's headlines, and taking a step back to solve real-world journalistic problemsets, the Knight-Mozilla Fellows' work is as real-world as it gets.

Working in the Open

Knight-Mozilla Fellows share the work they're doing with the world outside of the newsroom. By blogging their experiences, pushing code to open repositories, taking part in the OpenNews community calls, and engaging with other developers, the Knight-Mozilla Fellows are helping to spread the code they're making and strengthen the journalism-developer community.

Apply to Become a 2012/13 Fellow

Eight newsrooms around the world will be hosting Knight-Mozilla Fellows in 2012/13. Now is your chance to be one of them. Starting on April 9, 2012 and closing August 11, we are looking for developers and technologists who want to change the world of journalism for the better.

2012/13 partners: BBC The Newyork Times  The Guardian ZEIT ONLINE Lanacion.Com SPIEGELONLINE The Boston Globe  PRO PUBLICA

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The Norman E. Borlaug Leadership Enhancement in Agriculture Program (LEAP) Fellowship

The Norman E. Borlaug Leadership Enhancement in Agriculture Program (Borlaug LEAP) is a fellowship program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), to enhance the quality of thesis research of graduate students from developing countries who show strong promise as leaders in the field of agriculture and related disciplines as defined by Title XII. LEAP was developed in conjunction with the Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellows Program sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) but operates as a separate program.

The Borlaug LEAP Fellowship supports engaging a mentor at a United States (US) University and at a Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) system center to support and enhance the thesis research and mentoring experience. Awards are made on a competitive basis to students who show strong scientific and leadership potential, have a well coordinated proposal between their home university, a US university mentor, and the CGIAR mentor, and whose research is related to a strong research and support project within the host country. Emphasis is placed on work that has relevance to the national development of the student's home country. 

REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS (RFAs)

Applications are requested for sub-Saharan African students conducting research on topics related to USAID's global hunger and food security initiative -- FEED THE FUTURE.  The focus region is sub-Saharan Africa.  All topics related to agriculture (as defined by Title XII) and the research strategies of the Feed the Future Initiative are admissible. The administrative due date for applications is: JUNE 12, 2012.

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Grants for PhD Students University of Deusto, Spain

 The Basque Institute of Competitiveness - University of Deusto (Spain) offers Grants For Doctoral Students. Scholarship / Financial aid: 12.000 Euro awards for each year doctoral fellowships
ABOUT ORKESTRA: The Basque Institute of Competitiveness (Orkestra) is a research institute located in the Basque Country (Spain), founded in 2006 and affiliated with the University of Deusto. Its mission is to engage in the so-called 3'is of the Institute: Investigation (research) of excellence, specialized Instruction, and Interaction with the relevant agents of competitiveness - local, regional and national governments, the European Union, firms, and the various intermediary organizations (technology centers, business organizations, cluster associations, etc.) - as a means of strengthening the competitiveness of the Basque economy and society in a globalized environment fully aware of the need to promote sustainable development. The Institute is comprised of approximately 30 researchers and support staff and is currently expanding and reinforcing its areas of focus.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applications are welcome from scholars of all nationalities that are currently undertaking a doctoral degree in the fields of business, energy, economics and public policy. Applicants might be enrolled in the doctoral programme in Competitiveness and Economic Development of the University of Deusto (further information: http://www.deusto.es ), or in a doctoral programme from another Basque, Spanish or international university that enables them to be integrated into the research team of the Basque Institute of Competitiveness (Orkestra) for a period of 1-3 years. The selected student will join one of the Departments of Orkestra in San Sebastian or Bilbao (Spain), where they will develop their research in line with the research lines and projects of that department.

DESCRIPTION: Orkestra - Basque Institute of Competitiveness (University of Deusto) is offering grants for:
- Students looking to undertake Ph.D. within the doctoral program offered by the Basque Institute of Competitiveness and the University of Deusto.
- Postgraduate students at other institutions whose research focus is one of the topics above mentioned and who wish to undertake a fellowship at the Basque Institute of Competitiveness, while continuing their studies.

RESEARCH DEPARTMENTS:
- Territory, Innovation and Clusters (San Sebastian). (2011RRHHPD - TIC)
- Entrepreneurship (San Sebastian). (2011RRHHPD - ENT).
- Strategy (San Sebastian). (2011RRHHPD - STR)
- Energy (Bilbao). (2011RRHHPD - ENE)

GRANTS CONDITIONS:
- 12.000 Euro awards for each year doctoral fellowships from one year to up to three years.
- Payment of enrolment fees.
- Job facilities: computer, work facilities, etc.
- Access to funding for attending congresses.

REQUIRED LANGUAGES: ENGLISH - Excellent and SPANISH - Basic
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Candidates should apply via email to recruitment@orkestra.deusto.es, including the following information:
- C.V.
- Description of current areas of research developed in thesis (maximum 2 pages)
- Minimum of 3 references (including contact info, email)
- Proof of registration in a doctoral programme, or evidence that you applied for a doctoral programme.

 

FURTHER INFORMATION:
- Application deadline: 30th April, 2012
- Start Date up to: 30th September, 2012

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JSMC - Jena School for Microbial Communication: Fellowship Application

Applicants must have - or be about to - obtain a Master's degree or equivalent (e.g., the German 'Diplom') in Natural Sciences or a related field. Students holding a Bachelor's degree from a research-oriented institution can also be admitted to the program if they have shown outstanding performance (e.g. making a major contribution to a refereed publication).

In general, those welcome to apply will be students with a degree in biology, chemistry, physics, medical sciences, bioinformatics, and earth sciences. Please check whether your research experience matches the open projects on offer during the current Recruitment Call. Applicants should show a strong interest in the JSMC research program centered on the overarching topic "Microbial Communication". They should also be willing to engage enthusiastically in cross-disciplinary projects .

Both German as well as international students are welcome to apply. However, candidates should demonstrate adequate competence in the English language as English is the language of instruction at JSMC.

Recruitment Procedure

Application is only possible online via this website. The JSMC Recruitment is a four-stage process:

Stage 1: Statement of Interest

Please acquaint yourself with the PhD projects offered within the current JSMC Recruitment Call. Download, complete, and submit the "Statement of Interest" form. Please note that applications can only be considered if a completed "Statement of Interest" is received before the deadline.Please be prepared to submit your full application within one week following the deadline for submission of the "Statement of Interest". You may be asked to apply at short notice. However, please DO NOT submit any documents other than the completed "Statement of Interest" form unless you are explicitly invited to do so.

Stage 2: Full Application

Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full application (including CV, college or university credentials, list of theses and publications, passport photo, and letters of reference).

Stage 3: Telephone Interviews

Candidates with adequate qualifications may be asked to participate in a telephone interview for further evaluation.

Stage 4: JSMC Recruitment Meeting

Candidates who succesfully passed the first three selection stages will be invited to attend a JSMC Recruitment Meeting in Jena, Germany. Economy travel and accommodation expenses will be covered by JSMC. Successful candidates will be able to start with their JSMC PhD Fellowship shortly after the Recruitment Meeting (later starting dates can also be arrange

The JSMC Recruitment Meetings are meant as an opportunity for both sides - candidates and JSMC members - to get to know each other. They therefore include various events:

Candidate lectures (the candidates present their research experience in 10+5 min talks)

One-to-one interviews with project supervisors

Visits to Institutes (to get to know the facilities and future colleagues)

Get-together with the current PhD Fellows of JSMC

Joint dinner with project supervisors (to discuss future plans in a relaxed atmosphere)

Guided tour through the town of Jena

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Support for Young African Women Leaders

Support for Young African Women Leaders: Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa is pleased to announce its call for applications for the Moremi Leadership Empowerment and Development (MILEAD) Fellows Program.The MILEAD Fellows Program is a one-year leadership development program designed to identify, develop and promote emerging young African Women leaders to attain and succeed in leadership in their community.MILEAD fellowship awards will be made to as many as 25 young women with exceptional qualities who have exhibited leadership potential in their community, organization and/or profession.

Objectives of the MILEAD Program:To foster a cadre of young African women leaders empowered to promote social justice and transform their communitiesTo enhance the capacity of women and girls to advocates and agents for advancing women’s rights and empowerment.
To build a human rights culture within countries.
To develop leadership capacity in women and girls using different mentoring approaches, such as role modeling, shadowing, peer review, internships and placements.
To equip women and girls to build intra- and inter-generational solidarity that cuts across borders.
To empower women and girls to facilitate and lead research projects in the areas of leadership.
To develop a knowledge base that takes into account different leadership perspectives.
To identify, strengthen and maintain critical partnerships that facilitate the development of close links and networks among alumni and between them and other leaders and organizationsacross the globe.
Fellowship Application Eligibility Criteria:
Be a young woman (between 19 and 25 years of age); Have a working knowledge of the English language.
Interest in community service.
Demonstrated high academic potential- with ability to participate in under-graduate level program.
Outstanding personal qualities, including openness to interpersonal and multicultural experiences.

How to Apply:
Completed MILEAD Application Form.
Resumé/Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
Two letters of recommendation from professional or academic contacts.
Deadline: April 30.

For more information and application, Visit: Support for Young African Women Leaders

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International PhD Fellowships, Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences, Germany

The Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences (BIGSSS) invites applications to its Ph.D. program. The program will commence on September 1st, 2012.
Successful applicants for the Ph.D. and Post-doc fellowships will pursue a topic in one of BIGSSS’ five Thematic Fields:

• Global Integration
• Integration and Diversity in the New Europe
• Social Integration and the Welfare State
• Attitude Formation, Value Change and Intercultural Communication
• Life-Course and Lifespan Dynamics

All fellows are expected to choose Bremen as their place of residence.
Financial Support:
BIGSSS offers 15 Ph.D. stipends of 1250 Euros/month for 36 months, contingent on successful completion of each year. To support its Ph.D. fellows in achieving early scientific independence, it also provides funds for conducting, presenting and publishing research. There is no separate funding application, because all admitted applicants receive a stipend.
Admission Requirements:

• An excellent MA degree (or national equivalents like the German “Diplom” or “Magister”) in a discipline pertinent to at least one of BIGSSS’ five Thematic fields (see above), i.e. in Political Science (including related degree programs in European Studies or International Relations), Sociology, Psychology, Law, Economics or Mass Communication. The degree must be completed by the end of July of the year of application, which means you may apply before having finished your MA degree.
• English proficiency as described in the application materials section below.
• Additionally BIGSSS offers 2 Preparatory Fellowships to particularly talented BA Graduates.

Diversity and Anti-Discrimination
BIGSSS believes that diverse backgrounds and ideas are crucial to academic excellence. Therefore, BIGSSS welcomes and promotes diversity and ensures equal opportunity and inclusion for all of its members regardless of ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age or (dis-)ability.
Application Deadline
The application period for the Fall 2012 semester will begin in the middle of December 2011 and go until March 15th, 2012. The deadline refers to the date of receipt of the application. All letters of recommendation must also reach BIGSSS by March 15th, 2012.For more information, please visit official website: www.bigsss-bremen.de

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Early Career Fellowship Programme - Future Agricultures

 The Early Career Fellowship Programme is a Future Agricultures (FAC) capacity building initiative for young researchers working on agriculture policy research. 

The programme focuses on early career professionals who have recently graduated from post-graduate studies and are starting on their careers.AwardsThere are three types of awards available under this fellowship programme.

• One year full-time post-masters or post-doc appointment
• One year part-time post-masters or post-doc appointment
• Six months full time post-doc appointment.

General Eligibility CriteriaThis fellowship programme supports young researchers who have recently completed their degree in an appropriate development-related field, including agricultural or applied economics, anthropology, development studies, environmental science and policy (including climate change), gender studies, geography, political science, public administration, rural sociology, science and technology studies, etc.

The focus is on junior candidates early in their career with a strong interest in conducting research on agricultural policy issues in Sub-Saharan Africa.

At this moment, there is currently no call for applications. But for those interested can already prepare themselves for the rounds of 2012!
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Master of Science in Sustainability, Development, and Peace at the United Nations University

The programme addresses pressing global issues of sustainability, climate change, development, peacebuilding, and human rights through an innovative interdisciplinary approach that integrates the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. The programme is intended for recent graduates, professionals, and practitioners, offering the unique opportunity to study at a global university within the framework of the United Nations. It provides students with the knowledge and skills to make important contributions towards solving global issues, whether through employment by UN agencies, other international organizations, governments, civil society, or the private sector.
The programme is practically oriented, user-focused, and of the highest academic quality. It offers opportunities to gain practical experience through internships or field research with a UN agency or other international organization. The programme builds on the strong record of the United Nations University (UNU) in training and capacity development, and utilizes the extensive network of scholars and academic institutions participating in UNU research.
Students who earn at least 30 credits, successfully complete a master’s thesis, and pass the final examination will receive a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Sustainability, Development, and Peace. The standard period of study is two years; the programme starts in September, with students expected to complete all the requirements by July in the second academic year after enrolment.
UNU-ISP welcomes applicants with:

• A keen interest in the pressing global issues on the UN agenda, and in particular those of sustainability, development, and peace.
• The intention to proactively apply academic research findings to policymaking.
• A strong desire to contribute to the solving of problems concerning global environment, peace, and development, through an interdisciplinary approach.

Learning Environment and Facilities
The UNU Library offers access to a range of academic books, over 10,000 electronic journals, World Bank and OECD publications, and official UN documents issued since 1946. All students are provided with a comprehensive library orientation session at the beginning of the course.
A dedicated computer lab is provided for students, with software to cater to the needs of each course, including GIS, environmental modelling applications, and statistical analysis tools.
Student Support Services
UNU-ISP assists students from the time of their registration to graduation, acknowledging that students may experience difficulties adjusting to a new country and culture.
An induction programme is conducted at the beginning of the academic session, introducing students to the staff responsible for specific student services, and familiarizing students with the campus through a tour of the facilities.
Housing
Students are provided with a handbook about living in Tokyo prior to their arrival, including information on how to find and secure accommodation.Learn more about the Master of Science in Sustainability, Development, and Peace at the United Nations University

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Humane Studies Fellowships

 Humane Studies Fellowships are awarded to graduate students and outstanding undergraduates embarking on liberty-advancing careers in ideas. The fellowships support study in a variety of fields, including economics, philosophy, law, political science, history, and sociology.  

Dead line December 31, 2012. 

Awards range from $2,000 to $15,000 and fellowship winners may re-apply for each year of their studies. In 2011, the Institute for Humane Studies awarded more than $750,000 to 195 students. 

The program is open to full-time and prospective graduate students, including law and MBA students. There are a limited number of fellowships open to undergraduate juniors and seniors with a demonstrated interest in pursuing a scholarly career.

Research Interests

Past fellows have researched historical and contemporary ideas on freedom of action and association and the rule of law. Some notable research interests include:

• market-based approaches to environmental policy
• the legal development of privacy and property rights in 18th-century England
• the role of patient autonomy in bioethics
• impediments to economic growth in developing countries
• the relationship between U.S. presidential politics, fiscal policies, and economic performance

Exceptional candidates with an evident intention of advancing liberty through other intellectual activities, such as teaching, policy analysis, and law, will also be considered.

Review the research interests of the past fellows.

A Network of Intellectuals

Fellows join a network of more than 1,400 scholars and students, including David Schmidtz at the University of Arizona, Tyler Cowen at George Mason University, and Randall Kroszner at the University of Chicago. Many fellows credit the program with providing additional support beyond the financial award:

“The Humane Studies Fellowship put me in touch with a community of people who have, throughout the years, given me good advice and encouragement.” Tom Bell, Professor of Law, Chapman University School of Law (listen to interview)

Research and Discussion Colloquia

A fellowship becomes the first of many ways in which the Institute supports the professional goals of aspiring intellectuals. Select winners are invited to present and discuss their research at the program’s annual Research Colloquium or to attend a Discussion Colloquium on the works of Friedrich Hayek, co-sponsored by Liberty Fund. Learn more.

Invitation-Only Programs

Fellowship winners are also preferred candidates for IHS invitation-only programs such as ourCareer Development Seminars, which help students think strategically about how to succeed in academia, and our Summer Graduate Research Fellowship, a non-residential research and writing program to complete a publishable scholarly article. 

 “Due to the support I’ve received from the Institute for Humane Studies over the years, I am now finishing my dissertation, publishing academic journal articles, and interviewing for jobs.”  David B. Skarbek, Humane Studies Fellow (2005), Summer Seminar attendee (2007), Advanced Topics for Liberty participant (2008), and Hayek Fund for Scholars grant recipient (2009)

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British Academy, International Partnership and Mobility Scheme

Proposals are invited for the first round of International Partnership and Mobility awards.

Aim of the award

The International Partnership and Mobility Scheme aims to support the development of partnerships between the UK and other areas of the world where research excellence would be strengthened by new, innovative initiatives and links.
In this round the Scheme is open to three-year and one-year partnerships between UK scholars and scholars in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East, South Asia, and East Asia.
 Awards cover any branch of the humanities or social sciences and are intended to focus on collaborative research on a specific theme of mutual interest, rather than purely on establishing networks.
The Scheme intends to strengthen research capacity/capability, with all partners gaining from the collaboration, and to initiate the development of long-term, vigorous links between the UK and overseas scholars whilst also encouraging an intra-regional exchange of expertise and knowledge sharing.
UK-Taiwan One-Year Partnerships: Under the umbrella of the International Partnership and Mobility Scheme, one-year partnerships between UK scholars and scholars in Taiwan will be co-funded by the British Academy and the National Science Council of Taiwan.

Scope of the award

Awards are for research partnerships between scholars in the UK and scholars in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East, South Asia, or East Asia. Overseas scholars are encouraged to initiate links with UK partner institutions and to play a significant role in developing proposals.
One-year awards may be viewed as pump priming grants suited to initiate new collaborative partnerships.  Three-year awards will develop research further, and involve a more extensive programme of collaboration and exchange.
Partnerships might include a range of related activities, and mobility (in the form of visits in both directions, exchanges, etc.) should form an integral part of proposals. Workshops and seminars should form an integral part of the programme. The main purpose of the funding is to cover travel and maintenance costs, although costs related to other eligible activities will be considered. Partnerships including a training element and involving scholars in the early stages in their career will be looked on favourably.

Eligibility

Applicants must be of postdoctoral or equivalent status. Research must be in the field of the humanities or social sciences.
Both a principal applicant and co-applicant are required for this scheme. The principal applicant must be ‘ordinarily resident’ in the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands and must be able to demonstrate that they will be based at their present employing research-active institution in the UK for the duration of the award. The co-applicant must be an academic based in a research-active institution in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East, South Asia, or East Asia and must also be able to demonstrate that they will be based at their present employing institution for the duration of the award.

Level of Grant

Grants are offered up to a maximum of £10,000 per year for a period of one year or three years. Successful awards must start on or after 1 September 2012 and no later than 31 March 2013.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 8 February 2012. Decisions will be announced in late July 2012. Successful awards must start on or after 1 September 2012 and no later than 31 March 2013.
Applications must be submitted via e-GAP2, the Academy's electronic grant application system. Applicants are asked to read the Scheme Notes (PDF file - 362 KB) before beginning an application.

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Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Research Fellowship München, Germany

Scholarship / Financial aid: up to 10 Research Fellowships (research funds of up to 45.000 € will be available)

Date: 2 years

Deadline: 5 February 2012
Open to: early-career postdocs from all fields of research


Announcement follows

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München will award up to 10 Research Fellowships to excellent junior academics in 2012.

The "LMU Research Fellowships" are an integral part of the "LMU Academic Career Program", aimed at recruiting excellent early-career postdocs. Candidates from all fields of research who have completed their doctoral studies with outstanding results within the last three years may apply. The fellowships are tenable for two years.

Candidates must present an independent research project as part of their application. The research project may be located in one of the core research areas of LMU Munich (e.g. Focus Areas, Areas of High Potential, Cluster of Excellence, Collaborative Research Centers, Priority Programs, research focuses of the Center for Advanced Studies (CAS)), however individual projects are also welcome. Applications may be submitted in English or German. Questions regarding academic integration and the application process should be directed to the Center for Advanced Studies (CAS) at the email address below.
The fellows will become members of the Young Center of the Center for Advanced Studies and be able to make use of its services.

Applicants have to submit a support statement by an LMU professor who will function as mentor during the fellowship. It should not exceed two pages and must include an explicit statement by the support professor to the effect that he or she will provide academic and infrastructural support for the project (including the provision of a workplace) (list of professors).

Research fellows will receive an attractive salary according to the German "Tarifvertrag der Länder (TV-L)" (typically TV-L grade E 14). During the fellowship research funds of up to 45.000 € will be available.

LMU Munich is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. Disabled applicants with essentially equal qualifications will be given preference.

Closing date for applications is 5 February 2012.

The prospective starting date of the fellowship is 1 September 2012.


For further questions please contact:
researchfellowships@campus.lmu.de
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USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program for Ethiopia

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is pleased to announce the 2012 Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program (Borlaug Fellowship Program) for Ethiopia.
The Borlaug Fellowship Program promotes food security and economic growth by increasing scientific knowledge, advancing the transfer of new agricultural technology, and encouraging collaborative research to improve agricultural productivity. It offers training and collaborative opportunities to agricultural scientists, faculty and policymakers. Each Fellow works one-on-one with a U.S. mentor who coordinates the Fellow’s training. After completing the U.S.-based portion of the fellowship, the mentor visits the Fellow’s home institution to continue collaboration.
The 2012 Borlaug Fellowship Program is administered and funded by USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). USDA selects U.S. mentors and host institutions for each Fellow.
The application deadline for the 2012 Borlaug Fellowship Program for Ethiopia is
January 4, 2012.
Objectives:
• Provide early to midcareer agricultural research scientists, faculty and policymakers with one-on-one training opportunities in any agriculture-related field (see targeted research area below for this country);
• Provide practical experience and exposure to new perspectives and/or technologies that can be applied upon completion of the program in their home institutions;
• Foster increased collaboration and networking to improve agricultural productivity and trade;
• Facilitate the transfer of new scientific and agricultural technologies to strengthen agricultural practices; and
• Address obstacles to the adoption of technology such as ineffectual policies and regulations.
Targeted Research Areas:
• ANIMAL HEALTH
O DEVELOPMENT OF SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS FOR ANIMAL DISEASES
O ANIMAL DISEASE DIAGNOSTICS
• GENETICS AND BREEDING
O IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY OF DUAL-USE BREEDS AND RESISTANCE TO DROUGHT AND DISEASE
• FOOD SAFETY
o FOOD SAFETY RELATED TO FOOD PROCESSING
Length of Fellowships:
Fellowships are between six to 12 weeks in length. All program proposals should include goals that are achievable within the timeframe. After completing the U.S.-based portion of the fellowship, the mentor visits the Fellow’s home institution for up to 10 days to continue the collaboration.
Eligibility Requirements:
Candidates will be evaluated, interviewed and selected based on the following criteria:
• Citizen of Ethiopia;
• Good working knowledge of the English language;
• Holds a master’s degree with a minimum of two years of practical experience;
• Currently employed by a university, government, research institution and/or other institution with the intent to continue working in the home country for a minimum of two years following the return from the United States;
• Early to midstage of professional career; and
• Experience and focus in Animal Health, Genetics and Breeding, or Food Safety.
Application Requirements:
Eligible candidates are invited to submit their completed application, including the following attachments, no later than January 4, 2012. Submitted applications should include:
• Application form;
• Program proposal (two to three pages) and action plan;
• Signed approval from applicant's home institution;
• Two letters of recommendation;
• Copy of college/university transcript(s) from which degree(s) was received;
• Copy of passport identification page; and
• One passport sized photo.
Please include all application materials in one PDF document.
Contact Information:
For questions regarding the application process or the Borlaug Fellowship Program, please see the contact information below. All electronic applications sent by email must contain “2012 BFP Applicant” in the subject line and should be sent to the following contacts:
Merritt Chesley
Email: merritt.chesley@fas.usda.gov
Abu Tefera
Email: Abu.Tefera@fas.usda.gov
Karen Uetrecht
Email: Karen.Uetrecht@fas.usda.gov
Tacarra Birmingham
Email: Tacarra.Birmingham@fas.usda.gov 
Or mailed to:
Addis Ababa American Embassy
Office of Agricultural Affairs
Entoto Street - P.O. Box 1014,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Telephone: (011-251) 11-130-6777
Further information is available at our website: http://www.fas.usda.gov/icd/borlaug/Borlaug.asp

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