World Food Day poster contest for young people (5-17 years old)

 

Here’s a great opportunity to use your imagination and artistic talent: enter the first-ever international World Food Day poster contest for young people !

The theme of the 2012 poster contest is

"Agricultural cooperatives – key to feeding the world"

A cooperative is a business that balances two goals – making money and keeping its members and communities happy by providing what they need. Imagine a group of people working together to grow vegetables or fruit, to fish together or simply to sell something collectively. By joining forces, members of a cooperative can benefit by sharing materials, experience or other resources. They can also bargain in a more powerful way. 

If you’ve ever been part of a team, you know something about cooperation. When you work together as a team, you can achieve things that would otherwise be unachievable. This is why we are featuring cooperatives as an effective way of producing, processing, marketing and even buying food.

In the world today, an estimated one billion people are members of some kind of cooperative. Your own parents or neighbors might belong to a co-op. 

To learn more about co-ops, explore the materials on these web pages and watch the theme video.  Then check out the Poster contest rules and start designing your poster.  We hope you all enjoy discovering the power of cooperatives and we look forward to receiving your entry! 

The World Food Day team. 

For application visit the official page here 

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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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Ann Stroud Memorial Scholarship for Postgraduate Students

The Ann Stroud Memorial Scholarship was established to support young African researchers in stepping beyond disciplinary boundaries or professional standards that limit the ability of research to serve rural African communities.

This scholarship is for postgraduate students wishing to conduct their thesis research in collaboration with World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) scientists. The scholarship is tenable at any university in Eastern Africa (countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Ethiopia, and Rwanda). The upper limit for the support is USD 5,000 to cover field research and thesis production.

Eligibility

• Be a national of Eastern Africa involved in agroforestry research, education or development.
• Candidates must be 35 years of age or less.
• Be registered for a postgraduate degree at a recognized university (evidence required).
• Have completed or be close to completing coursework for the graduate degree for which s/he is registered.

Conditions

• It is assumed that candidates will have other grants to meet their tuition and other expenses related to the studies.
• The grant will be used to cover expenses arising from field research (including travel), laboratory analysis and thesis production.
• The thesis research will be jointly supervised by the university where the applicant is registered and ICRAF . Each institution will appoint a suitable senior scientist as supervisor.
• Supervisors will receive a travel grant (where justified) to meet once. The travel grant shall not exceed USD 1,500. This shall be additional to the USD 5,000 given to the student.
• Applicants will strictly abide by World Agroforestry Centre Policy Guidelines on Research Ethics.

Selection process

All applications should be sent to the address below. The selection process involves announcements, proposal review, and selection of grantees by a small panel of World Agroforestry Centre senior staff.

Requirements

1. Filled in an application form.
2. A letter of recommendation from employer/ institution.
3. A three-page concept note (relevant to the proposal guidelines criteria identified below).
4. Certified copies of certificates
5. Up-to-date CV
6. Two recent passport size photographs
7. Evidence of registration for a Masters Degree course

Proposal guidelines criteria

• Research derives from the expressed needs of poor farmers and resource users and in turn empowers them to make the decisions that matter to them.
• It should aim to achieve "triple wins" to livelihoods, equity, and the environment.
• Projects seek to enhance synergies between two or more disciplines (preferably linking the social and biophysical sciences), levels of analysis and intervention (from community level upwards), or strategies (technological, policy, social and/or market innovations).
• Work challenges the status quo in thinking, policy and/or practice.
• Projects incorporate action research and/or seek to address problems in innovative ways.

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CONFLICT STUDIES: The New Generation of Ideas Ninth Biennial Graduate Student Conference

It is organized by the UMass Boston Graduate Programs in Conflict Resolution, Conflict Studies: The New Generation of Ideas /span brings together graduate students from a variety of fields to present their work and share ideas. Since 1996, graduate students and recent graduates from universities across the United States, Canada, and numerous other countries have gathered in Boston for this biennial event.

In addition to showcasing graduate student papers, the conference will feature keynote addresses by leaders in the field, skill building workshops, and opportunities to network with practitioners, scholars and fellow students.

We are seeking papers on any and all aspects of conflict analysis, resolution, and management. Topics may include, but are not limited to International & Political Conflict, Negotiation & Mediation Practice, Culture and Identity, Media and Conflict, Religion, Education and Youth, Health Care Conflict, Gender and Violence, Conflict Prevention &Transformation, Theory as an Analytical Tool, Conflict Intervention Strategies, Restorative Justice, Organizational Conflict, Human Security and Human Rights, and Democracy, Decentralization, and Divided Societies.
We encourage proposals for papers and panels from as many disciplines as possible.All submissions must be made via the web site here.

We encourage current students and recent graduates [within the last 2 years] of doctoral, masters, law or graduate certificate programs to submit proposals.
Submissions must include:
* a detailed outline or description of your paper, not to exceed 500 words (for review by the Conference Program Committee)
* a summary, not to exceed 75 words (for Conference Brochure)
* biographical information, not to exceed 75 words.
You will be notified (electronically) of acceptance of your proposal by June 9, 2012.
Final papers (not to exceed 1250 words) are required to be submitted by August 15, 2012
Graduate Programs in Conflict Resolution
Department of Conflict Resolution, Human Security, and Global Governance
McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies, University of Massachusetts Boston
617-287-7489

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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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Postdoctoral Research for Foreign Applicants at RIKEN, 2013 Japan

Course Level: Postdoctoral
Study Subjects: Physics, chemistry, biology, medical science, engineering, and any other fields related
Scholarship can be taken at: Japan
Eligibility:

Applicants should be non-Japanese citizens and must have a PhD in the natural sciences awarded on or after January 1, 2007, or expect to be awarded a PhD by the date of hire. Note: Those with PhDs acquired prior to December 31, 2006, may also apply if there was a lapse in their research activity due to the taking of maternity leave, childcare leave, non-research employment at a private corporation, or similar reason, and if subtracting this period of non-research activity will allow them an equivalency that meets the above requirement.Applicants must be able to start working at RIKEN within fiscal year 2013 (April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014).

Description: RIKEN will invite as Foreign Postdoctoral Researchers foreign scientists who have demonstrated creative and innovative ideas. The intent of this program is to have these scientists contribute to the advancement of RIKEN’s research, and to lay the foundations for a truly global RIKEN that actively encourages foreign participation in its activities. By inviting researchers from other countries, RIKEN hopes to achieve a stimulating research environment that transcends national boundaries, and to thereby become a global leader of scientific endeavor.

Apply: By post or by electronically 

Deadline: By May 31, 2012
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Scholarships for International Students @ Oregon State University , USA

Oregon State University offers scholarships for international students to selected continuing fully‐admitted both graduate and undergraduate. International Student Advising and Services (ISAS) administers this program in cooperation with the Financial Aid Office at Oregon State University and the OSU Foundation.

Scholarship Provider :
Oregon State University and the OSU Foundation

The scholarship is open to international students who are to commence their
Undergraduate and graduate degree in Oregon State University, USA.

Eligibity :
Fully‐admitted F‐1 and J‐1 visa holders, students with economic need, students who have studied a minimum of 3 terms at OSU, undergraduate students with min. GPA 2.5 , graduate students with min. GPA 3.0.

The Value of Scholarship :
Awards average $1,000 – 3,000 per term. These scholarships are not awarded for summer terms.

Application Deadline :
Applications are due April 9, 2012 in Heckart Lodge, 2900 SW Jefferson Way

How to Apply :
Fill the form here and send by post

Official Website : Visit here

For further information on the scholarship: Click here

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Kent Doctoral Scholarships - University of Kent, UK.

Kent Doctoral Scholarships; In preparation for the University’s 50th anniversary in 2015, Kent has established 100 doctoral scholarships to be awarded annually from 2012.

Known as Kent’s 50th Anniversary Scholars, successful candidates will demonstrate academic excellence and outstanding research potential. Scholarships will be offered at the standard UK Research Councils’ rate.

Candidates must hold a good Honours degree (First or 2i) or a Master’s degree at merit or distinction in a relevant subject or equivalent.The scholarship competition is open to all postgraduate research applicants. UK, EU and overseas (international students) fee paying students are invited to apply. 

 How to apply

To be eligible for these scholarships, candidates must make a formal application for postgraduate research study at the University of Kent. Applications to the University can be made online

Applications for these scholarships should be made via the University of Kent academic school or centre you wish to study in.

Full details will be published on this webpage soon. For enquiries please contact the Scholarships Unit.

 

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African PhD Students Fellowships - UPEACE-IDRC

The UPEACE Africa Programme is offering a limited number of scholarships to African students in PhD programmes focused in peace and conflict studies.The scholarship will cover tuition, living expenses, communications, access to scholarly materials, and disseminate research findings through publications and conference presentations.

In addition, part of the award may be used to cover expenses related to a semester abroad at a Canadian university. The maximum award is US $15,000 per eligible candidate per year.

The programme is seeking applications from candidates who are currently enrolled in a PhD programme or who can offer proof of acceptance into a PhD Programme at a University in Sub Saharan Africa.

 I'm sorry to tell you that today is the deadline

  

 ELIGIBILITY

 Applicants must:

• Hold citizenship of an African country in Sub-Saharan Africa;
• Be enrolled/accepted in a PhD Programme in the field of Governance and Security  Studies in Universities in Sub Saharan Africa;
• Be a full time PhD student;

• Submit a letter of support from the Lead Supervisor
• Undertake the research within Sub-Saharan Africa.

• Have a Masters Degree in related discipline

  HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants are required to submit the following documents: - 

1. Completed Check List (signed and dated)
2. Cover Letter
3. Application Form
4. A personal Statement
5. Curriculum Vitae
6. Certified Transcripts
7. Proof of Citizenship
8. Evidence of enrolment
9. Two reference Letters (one of which must come from a faculty member with extensive knowledge of applicant’s academic history and performance)
10.  Approved Research Proposal
11.  Budget in USD

The Application form is available on www.africa.upeace.org or here

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION   

31^th March 2012

• Complete applications must be received at the Office of the Africa Programme by the deadline. No application will be received after the deadline.
• Only SHORT-LISTED applicants will be contacted.
• Short listed applicants will be notified by 15^th May 2012.
• Applicants, who have not been contacted on the notification day, should note that their application was not successful.

IX. ADDRESS

Applications must be sent to:

The Director 

UPEACE Africa Programme

P.O.Box 2794 code 1250

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 

Telephone: +251 11 6180991/92 

Fax: +251 11 6180993

E-mail: africaprogramme@upeace.org and tabebe@upeace.org

For further information, please visit UPEACE Africa Programme Website at  www.africa.upeace.org

  

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African Palliative Care Nurses Scholarship Fund

Africa Nursing Scholarship; The African Palliative Care Association (APCA) in partnership with FHSSA (previously the Foundation for Hospices in Sub Saharan Africa) provides a limited number of scholarships each year for Palliative Care Training opportunities for nurses.

The Scholarship fund will support:

A contribution of up to US$4,000 per person for palliative care education and training at recognised institutions in Africa for Enrolled and Registered Nurses.  Training programmes which the Scholarship supports include.

 Bachelor of Science in Palliative Care (Degree)

  Distance Learning Diploma in Palliative Care

 Palliative care initiators course 

 Nurse prescribers’ trainingAdditionally, the fund will make available sponsorship of a maximum of US$500 per person for approximately 5 nurses to attend and make a presentation to targeted national and international conferences on palliative care with an objective of improving their presentation skills and giving them an opportunity to interact  with other Palliative Care providers.

A contribution of up to USD $4,000 to one distance learning Masters training in palliative care may be considered in the year.

Scholarship time line:

Announcement of Scholarship Fund for 2012- 15th February 2012

Upload material on the APCA website– 15th February 2012

Application deadline closes: -30th April 2012

Selection process completed:-15th June 2012

Candidates informed: 30th June 2012

Scholarships Awarded-06th July 2012 

Applicants eligibility

Be a Registered Nurse or an Enrolled Nurse residing and practicing in Africa and with evidence that they will be able to continue providing palliative care after their training (please provide a supporting letter from head of your institution confirming this).

Have applied for the course they intend to pursue (where they have an acceptance this should be attached to the application)

Legibly complete the application form  and attach all supporting documents requested

How to apply and the application Process:
Applicants must complete the application form available online on both the here and FHSSA websites whose addresses are provided below.  Applicants must complete all the sections of the form and provide the supporting documents required. Please note that all applications may be completed in English, French or Portuguese and should be legible and be submitted before the closing date.  Any incomplete or illegible or late application will risk not being reviewed.

Applicants must complete the application form available online on both the APCA and FHSSA websites throughout the year at www.africanpalliativecare.org or at www.fhssa.org.

Filled application forms and enquiries should be emailed to:  David Kagoro Byaruhanga on. nurses.scholarships@africanpalliativecare.org by 30th April 2012 and receipt will be acknowledged.
  

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Master Scholarships for International Students, University of Skövde, Sweden

The University of Skövde offers scholarships to students attending a Master’s programme at our university. The scholarships are tuition fee waivers of SEK 60 000 / year (50% of the tuition fee), and the amount will be deducted from the tuition fee when you receive the invoice. The scholarship granting criterion is academic merits. The scholarship can only be awarded to tuition paying students. Please note that you have to be able to finance the rest of the tuition fee yourself and to cover all the living expenses during your stay in Sweden.

If you want to apply for a scholarship at the University of Skövde please fill in the Scholarship Application Form. Please read the information below with the list of countries (categories 1 and 2) before you apply for a scholarship.

The scholarship applications for the academic year 2012-2013 will be analysed in two batches according to the following dates:

1. Scholarship applications received until March 1st, 2012
2. Scholarship applications received from March 2nd until May 15th, 2012

We will not accept scholarship applications for the academic year 2012-2013 after May 15th, 2012.

The results of the first batch of applications will be announced on March 20th, 2012 and the second one on May 31st, 2012.

The students who apply until March 1st and are not awarded a scholarship in the first batch will have their applications reanalysed in the second batch.

Please note: students from Category 1 (see list below) can only apply for the Swedish Institute Study Scholarship, while students from Category 2 (see list below) can apply to both the scholarships from the University of Skövde and the Swedish Institute Study Scholarship.

Category 1: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.

Category 2: Candidates with citizenship from countries on the DAC list of ODA recipients, except the ones listed on Category 1 and the other following exceptions: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine.

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