ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia

Last updated: 26 Feb 2013

ADB/Japan Government
MS/PhD Degree

Deadline: varies
Study in: Asia, Australia, USA
Course starts 2013

Brief description:

The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan. It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries to undertake postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.

Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.

Host Institution(s):

ADB-JSP provides scholarships only to participating academic institutions under the Program.

Field(s) of study:

Programs covered by the ADB-JSP are postgraduate studies in economics, management, health, education, agriculture, environment, natural resource management, science and technology, and other development-related fields.

Only programs at the 20 participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Regions are eligible for ADB-JSP funding.

Number of Scholarships:

About 300 scholarships are awarded annually.

Target group:

The scholarships are open to citizens of ADB’s developing member countries.


Scholarship value/inclusions:

The ADB-JSP provides full tuition fees, a monthly subsistence and housing allowance, an allowance for books and instructional materials, medical insurance, and travel expenses.

For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be available for thesis preparation. In special circumstances computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.

The scholarship is for one year with an extension to the second year of study, as appropriate, which shall be conditional on the scholar maintaining a satisfactory level of performance as determined by the institute. The maximum duration of scholarship award is two years for masters and doctorate programs.


Eligibility:

1. A national of an ADB borrowing member country (applicants from countries that are no longer borrowing from ADB are not eligible for the ADB-JSP Scholarship).

2. Gained admission to an approved MA/PhD course at an academic institution .

3. A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.

4. At least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application. Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies.

5. Not more than 35 years old at the time of application. In exceptional cases, for programs which are appropriate for senior officials and managers, the age limit is 45 years old.

6. In good health.

7. Should agree to return to his/her home country after completion of studies under the Program.

8. Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not eligible for the Scholarship.

9. Staff of academic institutions are not eligible for the Scholarship.

10. Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not eligible for scholarships.

11. ADB-JSP does not support applicants who are already enrolled in graduate degree programs.

12. ADB-JSP does not sponsor undergraduate studies, distance learning programs, short-term training, conferences, seminars, thesis writing, and research projects.


Application instructions:

The procedure in applying for ADB-JSP Scholarships is outlined below:

1. Applicants should request information and application forms from the chosen Academic Institution(s. Applicants are encouraged to access various resources, including the institutions’ websites and handbooks, and institution information sessions held in-country, to assist them in making an informed decision on the academic institution and course they wish to undertake.

2. Applicants should indicate to the academic institution that they are applying for admission and that they would like to be considered for the ADB-JSP Scholarship. The completed Institution application form and required documentation, including the ADB-JSP Information Sheet form, should be submitted to the academic institution. Applicants must ensure that they submit accurate and complete documentation. Failure to do so may result in an application not being processed or to an award being terminated if documentation or information provided is later determined to be false. Applicants are required to submit their latest Income Tax Return or Certification of their Annual Salary/Monthly Salary, whichever is available. They should also submit a Certification of Family Income (Parent’s Income).

3. The academic institution will screen and rank the applicants, based on its own selection criteria, keeping in view the eligibility requirements and selection criteria of the ADB. In the evaluation process, the academic institution may contact the candidates for further information. The academic institution will then submit its ranked list of applicants to ADB, including a description of the score/grading system which is the basis for the ranking.

4. ADB will review the submission from the academic institutions and recommend awardees based on the selection criteria of ADB to the Executive Director of Japan for formal approval.

5. Upon approval by the Executive Director of Japan, ADB will advise academic institutions on the successful candidates.

6. The academic institution will inform all applicants of the outcome of the selection process and begin to make arrangements for the awardees take up their scholarships.

7. The academic institutions will arrange for the signing of the Acceptance of Scholarship Award by awardee wherein the scholars agree that after completion of their study, they will return to their home country.

8. ADB will send an appropriate congratulatory letter to each scholar.

No separate application to ADB is necessary. Send applications for scholarships at least six months prior to the planned time that you wish to commence studies. Please refer to the normal month of intake and deadline of application in the participating academic institutions.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.


Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.adb.org/site/careers/japan-scholarship-program/main

Related Scholarships: List of Scholarships for Asians

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"What Will It Take to End Gender-Based Violence in Your Country?"

When women are not safe on the streets or in their homes, their potential – including their economic potential – is limited. And that in turn limits the potential of countries to grow and develop. Recent events, including the brutal gang rape and murder of a young woman in New Delhi in December, have ignited public awareness of sexual assault and other forms of gender-based violence that affect women and girls in both the public and private spheres.
Experts from across South Asia will discuss these issues at a panel at the World Bank’s Spring Meetings in April. To inform these discussions, the Bank is sponsoring a contest for youth, ages 18-25, living in South Asia. We want to hear your best ideas in response to the question "What Will It Take to End Gender-Based Violence in Your Country?"

Entries will be in the form of SMS (text messages). These may be up to 140 characters long, including spaces. Messages may be in English or a national language of your country. Submit them by SMS to one of the numbers below, by email tonogenderviolence@worldbank.org, or by postal mail to one of the addresses below. Please include your full name, age, phone number, and email address, if you have one.

Or, to submit entries via Twitter, use the hashtag #endgbv to @worldbanksasia. We will message you through Twitter if your entry is selected as a winner.

Entries must be received by 12:00 a.m. GMT on Friday, March 15. They will be judged by a panel of World Bank experts, and winners will be announced before the Spring Meetings in April.

Prizes: Up to 10 winners will receive a compact video camcorder. In addition, the winning messages may be highlighted at the World Bank’s Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., as well as on the Bank’s website and social media channels.

Details: The contest is open to people 18-25 years old as of March 15, 2013, who live in one of the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, or Sri Lanka. Staff and consultants of the World Bank Group and their family members are not eligible. Entries become the property of the World Bank Group and may be reused or published, with or without credit, in any format. The Bank reserves the right to award fewer than 10 prizes, or no prizes, if in its sole judgment there are not enough qualified entries.

Phone numbers and addresses for submissions:

Afghanistan: Text to: +93 (0) 796 050 125

Bangladesh: Text to: +88 01823070253

Or mail to: Plot E 32, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Agargaon, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh

India: Text to: +91 9891699927

Or mail to: World Bank, GBV Contest, 70, Lodi Estate, New Delhi - 110003

Nepal: Text to: 5455

Or mail to: P.O. Box 798, Kathmandu, Nepal

Pakistan: Text to: +92 0345-8568-102

Or mail to: EXT, 20-A Shahrah-e-Jamhuriat, G-5/1, Islamabad, Pakistan

Sri Lanka: Text to: +94 777256076

Or mail to: 73/5, Galle Road, Colombo 3, Sri Lanka

View the call for entries in other languages:

Dari | Hindi | Nepali | Pashto | Sinhala | Tamil | More languages coming soon!

Media Contacts
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BLOG POST
It's Not OK to Be Silent on Gender-Based Violence

Journalists harrassed

BBS turns violent

By Ranga Jayasuriya

A local journalist and a BBC news crew were threatened by marauding mobs at an anti-Halal rally organized by the controversial Buddhist organization, Bodu Bala Sena, held in Maharagama on Sunday.

Ahamed Roomy, a young journalist of the Nawamuni newspaper, who was covering the rally was accosted by the mobs who threatened him with violence. "They asked my name and where I work. When I produced my media accreditation card, they questioned why I was covering the event," he said.

"'This is not for Muslims,' they threatened, and took me to a monk who let me go after questioning me."

The incident took place soon after Ven. Galagodatte Gnanassara Thera, General Secretary of the controversial Buddhist organization concluded his speech, in which he told the crowd that they should double up as police in order to protect Buddhism.

However, Roomy was accosted by the mobs again while he was leaving the rally and was taken to another monk who had admonished the young journalist for being present in the event.

"The members of Bodu Bala Sena video recorded me and mobs who surrounded me verbally abused me. Their grouse was that I am a Muslim," he said.

The police, who it appeared were being subservient to the mobs, had later locked Roomy in a nearby compound. The members of the mob had snatched his camera, removed the memory card and deleted the pictures.

He said he was later given a new memory card by the monks who kept his used memory card after mobs advised them that the pictures could be recovered from the chip even after they were deleted.

Later, the police took him and a monk who represented the Bodu Bala Sena to the police station where their statements were recorded.

He said the police were cordial and courteous.

In another incident, BBC journalists Charles Haviland, Azzam Ameen and Channa Kumara were threatened by the mobs who accosted the team as they were covering the same rally organized by the controversial Buddhist organization.

The two local staffers were verbally abused by the members of the mob in bad language, who had called them "traitors" and were accused of having "foreign parents" and working for a "foreign conspirator" who was "against Sri Lanka," said Azzam Ameen.

Ameen said the police prevented them from leaving, and had wanted them to wait until a senior officer arrived at the scene.

Later, a 'good humoured' senior policeman, as Haviland described in the BBC, intervened and waved the besieged media team off.

http://www.ceylontoday.lk/51-24727-news-detail-bbs-turns-violent.html

University of Bradford Scholarships for Developing Countries in Crisis

University of Bradford
Masters Degree

Deadline: 10 June 2013 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts September 2013

Brief description:

The University of Bradford Countries in Crisis Scholarships are intended to aid students in financial hardship due to the fact that they are domiciled in a country that is in crisis as a result of the political situation, war, natural disaster etc.

Host Institution(s):
University of Bradford, United Kingdom

Field(s) of study:
Any full-time Master’s Programme (except MBA) offered at University of Bradford

Target group:
Students from the following list of countries are invited to apply for these scholarships. However in extreme circumstances applications from students from other countries will be considered by the panel.

Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Guinea, Haiti, Honduras, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Lebanon,Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Pakistan, Russia (North Caucasus), Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tanzania, United Republic of Timor-Leste, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Scholarship value/inclusions:

• Full tuition fees and accommodation in The Green will be covered plus £2000 per annum living costs to be paid in October. Each scholarship is worth approximately £20,000.

Eligibility:

• To be eligible, students must be enrolled in a full-time Master’s programme (not MBA) and be self-funded. Students must be studying based at the University of Bradford i.e. distance learning students are not eligible to apply.

Application instructions:

Please do not apply for this scholarship until you’ve been offered a place to study at the University of Bradford. Only admitted students are eligible for the scholarships. You need to provide a copy of your offer letter with your scholarship application. Deadline for scholarship applications is 10 June 2013.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.bradford.ac.uk/fees-and-financial-support/university-support/prospective-students/eu-and-international/countries-in-crisis/

Source link: http://www.scholars4dev.com/6008/university-of-bradford-scholarships-for-countries-in-crisis/#ixzz2KwbzXJ4J

Wind Power Development and Use, International Training programme

February 14, 2013 By fundsforngos3

Deadline- March 1, 2013

Qualified candidates are invited to participate in International Training Programme which will be based upon the use of renewable energy sources. English language proficiency is highly preferred during this training programme. This program will be held in Karlstad, Stockholm and Falkenberg,Sweden (Part I) and India (Part II).

Sweden also has extensive experience of using various policy measures in order to promote sustainable energy and reduce impact of energy use on the environment. The overall objective of the programme is to contribute to capacity building and increased understanding of the importance of wind power and other renewable energy sources among strategic organisations in the participants home countries. The programme aims at poverty reduction and sustainable development through increased availability of electricity from renewable sources for poor men, women and children.

The programme is divided into five interlinked modules-

• Sustainable Energy Systems
• Wind Power – Basic Knowledge
• Planning and Decision Making Processes for Establishing Wind Power Plants
• Management, Organisation and Economy of Wind Power Plants
• Change Project and Processes of Change

Eligibility & Criteria-

• The programme is primarily intended for decision makers, planners, trainers, managers and specialists in a position to initiate and implement changes within the energy sector in their country
• Candidates representing government organisations, private companies or nGos at national or local level are welcome to apply
• The candidates should hold an academic degree or having equivalent knowledge and have at least five years of professional working experience. To achieve a good gender balance, applications from qualified women are especially welcome.
• The training programme will be organised and conducted in English and consequently high proficiency in the English language is required

How to apply?

• Application is to be made on the special form attached and include a recent photograph and all required information and documents. The applicant must be nominated by her/his organization or institution. When necessary, the application is to be approved by the official nominating authority in the country. The application is to be submitted to the nearest Swedish Embassy/ Consulate. If there is no Swedish Embassy/Consulate in the applicant´s country, the application should be sent directly to the Programme Secretariat. Selected applicants will be notified by e-mail.

For more information, visit this link

SIDA Training : Child Rights, Classroom and School Management

February 14, 2013 By fundsforngos3

Deadline- April 28, 2013

Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) is seeking applications for International trainingprogram in Child Rights, Classroom and School Management. Aim of this program is to improve participating countries capacity to offer and ensure everyone’s right to relevant and quality education, an education that is safe and secure, inclusive, student-centered, democratic and problem-solving and that creates opportunities for all, regardless of background, to participate in community life as active citizens.

These programmes aim at enhancing managerial and technical skills and cover subjects of strategic importance to economic and social development. The Training Programmes are designed for experienced executives from middle and top management positions in their respective organizations.

The whole training programme has a child rights-based approach. The following topics will be included in the programme-

• Policy documents and laws in the subject area related to human rights
• CRC, Education for All (EFA) and other internationally agreed instruments of central importance in this context,
• Key aspects of children’s rights to, in and through education and their practical implications
• Democracy in the school and the school’s role in society “citizenship”, inclusive education, gender equality
• Opportunities to use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to promote increased quality and increased access to information and knowledge
• Appropriate forms of leadership as well as organizational structures, forms and behavior and a leaders’ role in the various structures
• Difficult situations such as disciplinary measures, bullying, corporal punishment and sexual abuse and possibilities to make a change- Importance of problem solving, critical thinking, participatory approach in the participants context
• Education for Sustainable Development as a holistic approach where social, economic and ecological issues are integrated.

Benefits offered-

Sida will cover the costs of-

• participation and training such as lectures, literature, documentation, study tours and certain social activities
• accommodation including board and lodging,
• international travel cost to and from Sweden
• international travel cost to and from the progress workshop in Zambia

Eligibility & Criteria-

• Preferably a team consisting of 3 people from each country representing the levels mentioned below should applybut individual applications are also welcome. The target groups for the training programme are persons working within the educational sector at three levels.
• The programme will be open to professional NGO staff, working in the field of Education and Human Rights, based in developing countries, as one member of the team. A necessary prerequisite is a university or a teacher training degree. Work experience of at least five years is also required. Participants should be approximately 30-55 years of age and fluent in English.
• The teams should consist of a mix of men and women and be balanced regarding participants’ ages. Applications should be endorsed by the applicant’s organisation.
• The training programme will be organised and conducted in English.

For more information, visit this link

International training programme on women’s participation in peace processes

February 14, 2013 By fundsforngos3

Deadline- April 30, 2013

Candidates are invited by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) to apply for Advanced International Training Programmes on UN Resolution 1325: Women, Peace and Security. This program will be held in Stockholm, Sweden (Part I ) and Part II will be decided later.

The principle aim of the training is to contribute to-
Increasing women’s influence and participation in the political process during conflict and post-conflict reconstruction
Increasing the recognition of the special needs of girlsand women in conflict and post-conflict contexts
Further, the aim is to enable organizational change where participants will be given an opportunity to use the knowledge and tools provided by the programme to contribute to the implementation of UNSCR 1325

The training programme is focused on post-conflict and transitional countries. The joint venture between Indevelop and the Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation together with academics and practitioners from the field of women, peace and security will ensure that the programme will be both useful and inspiring, combining different international and national perspectives.

Eligibility & Criteria-

• The programme admits 25 participants. It is primarily designed for senior and midlevel officials in organizationsworking with human rights and in the security sector. Participants should represent one of the following-
• Government, e.g. relevant ministries, judiciary, military, police authority, human rights commissions
• NGOs, e.g. human rights or women’s rights organisations
• Academic institutions
• Media and the private sector
• The training programme will be organized and conducted in English and consequently a high proficiency in the English language is required.

For more information, visit this link

Ibsen Scholarships in Drama and Performing Arts in Norway

February 14, 2013 By fundsforngos3

Deadline- April 30th 2013

Norwegian Government is offering scholarshipopportunity to eligible applicants in the fields of Drama and Performing Arts in Norway.

The International Ibsen Scholarships were established by the Norwegian parliament in relation to the central government budget for the fiscal year of 2007. The amount of the scholarship provision is established by the Parliament. Scholarships are awarded to individuals,organizations or institutions. Scholarships are awarded innovative projects in the field of drama and performing arts and projects that act as incentives for critical discourse in regards to existential and society-related subject matters concerning Henrik Ibsen.

Scholarship funds amount to NOK 1,000,000,- (approx. 135.000 Euro/180.000 US Dollars) will be awarded projects worldwide.

Eligibility & Criteria-

• Scholarships are applicable to individuals, organizations or institutions within the artistic and cultural community.
• The Ibsen Scholarships are awarded annually and the applications are subject to scrutiny by an appointed jury.
• Applications must be written in English.

For more information, visit this link

2013 PILnet Fellowship

February 5, 2013 By fundsforngos

PILnet: The Global Network for Public Interest Law is pleased to invite applications for the PILnet Fellowship for 2013-2014. PILnet will select lawyers from Brazil, China, the Middle East and North Africa region (especially Egypt, Jordan,Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, and Tunisia),Nepal, Nigeria, Russia, and Southeast Asia (especially Indonesia, Cambodia, and Vietnam) for eight months of study and practical experience in New York City. The program, now in its sixteenth year, targets future leaders in various fields of public interest advocacy.

During their eight months in the U.S., PILnet Fellows will develop a project designed to further the rule of law in their home countries. The Fellowship begins with a semester of study at Columbia University School of Law and a series of professional development trainings. In the spring, the PILnet Fellows will participate in study visits to various cities in the U.S. and Europe, as well as two-month internships at New York-based public interest law organizations. At the end of the program, the Fellows will return to their home countries ready to implement the rule of law projects they developed during their Fellowships.

PILnet will cover the cost of a round-trip coach airfare to the U.S., housing in New York City, a monthly stipend, and emergency medical insurance. Selected candidates for the Fellowship are required to sign an agreement to the terms of the program, stating that they will complete it in full.

Submission of application materials via e-mail is strongly encouraged, though printed materials may also be submitted via regular mail to the address on the application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. If an application is submitted without one of the required components, it will be disqualified unless the applicant can justify why s/he cannot obtain the required information.

The deadline for receiving applications at PILnet is Monday, March 25, 2013. For more information, visit this link.

2014 Rolex Awards for Enterprise

February 4, 2013 By fundsforngos3

Deadline- May 31, 2013

Young candidates are invited to apply for Rolex Young Laureates Awards 2014 to improve lives, or protect the world’s natural and cultural heritage. These projects have touched all aspects of humanity by expanding knowledge or improving life on the planet.

The aim of the pre-application process is to enable interested individuals to present project ideas succinctly. For more than 35 years Rolex has honoured extraordinary individuals who possess the courage and conviction to take on major challenges. The Rolex Awards for Enterprise support pioneering work in five areas: applied technology, cultural heritage, environment, exploration and discovery, and science and health. Projects are assessed on their originality, potential for impact, feasibility on the candidates own spirit of enterprise.

Each Young Laureate will receive 50,000 Swiss francs over a period of two years. In addition, Rolex ensures all winners receive access to its network of more than 100 past Laureates, as well as the benefit of international publicity through media coverage and the Rolex Awards website.

Eligibility & Criteria-

• Candidates aged between 18 and 30 years are eligible to apply
• Pre application for 2014 Rolex Award for Enterprise may be submitted by individuals only
• No pre-application on behalf of another person will be accepted
• Pre-application cannot be submitted by Rolex employees, Rolex agents and retailers and their employees

For more information,. visit this link

International Youth Foundation’s YouthActionNet® Laureate Global Fellowship

February 5, 2013 By fundsforngos

The International Youth Foundation’s YouthActionNet strengthens, supports, and celebrates the role of young people in leading positive change in their communities. Each year, 20 exceptional young social entrepreneurs are selected as YouthActionNet Global Fellows following a competitive application process.

The year-long Fellowship program includes:

Skill-building:

• A seven-day leadership retreat for twenty selected Fellows which offers dynamic peer-to-peer learning, collaboration, and sharing among young visionaries
• Focus on the personal growth and leadership abilities of Fellows, in addition to providing instruction in specific skills required to manage innovative, world-changing organizations
• Year-round learning opportunities based on Fellows’ individual needs and the six dimensions of leadership highlighted in the YouthActionNet® Global Curriculum: Personal, Visionary, Political, Collaborative, Organizational, and Societal.
• Networking and Resources:
• Access to potential resources to support Fellows and their projects, including volunteers, mentors, and grant opportunities
• Opportunities to network and collaborate with IYF projects and partners
• Membership in the YouthActionNet® global network of fellows and alumni

Advocacy:

• Training in areas such as communications planning, media outreach, message development, presentation skills, and innovative uses of new media technologies
• Access to global advocacy platforms and media coverage

Eligibility

• Open to all young people aged 18-29 (as of October 1, 2013)
• Applicants should be founders of existing projects/organizations, or leading a project within anorganization.
• Proficiency in English is required; applications must be submitted in English
• Must be available to attend full retreat (all expenses paid) in early October 2013.

Applications for the 2013 Fellowship program are due by March 17, 2013 at 11:59 PM EST

For more information, visit this link.

Business journalism fellowships

Business and economics journalists worldwide with at least four years of experience can apply for a fellowship in New York.

The Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism is accepting applications for its Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism, which aims to enhance journalists' understanding of business, economics and finance.

Fellows will take courses at Columbia's schools of journalism, business, law and international affairs; participate in off-the-record seminars and dinner meetings with corporate executives, economists and academics; and attend briefings and field trips to New York-based media companies and financial institutions.

Conducted during Columbia’s academic year from August through May, the fellowship accepts up to 10 fellows each year. Fellows receive free tuition plus a stipend to offset living expenses. For the 2014 academic year, a stipend of US$55,000 will be granted to each fellow. Housing is available in a Columbia-affiliated facility.

All materials, including transcripts and letters of recommendation, must arrive by March 1.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/business-journalism-fellowships-open-worldwide

Religion reporting fellowships

Journalists who reside outside the United States and cover religion-related topics can apply for a fellowship.

The International Reporting Project (IRP) will grant up to five reporting fellowships for international journalists. The fellowships will support nine-month-long religion reporting projects from April 1 to December 31.

Fellows can propose both long- and short-form projects in a variety of media, such as in-depth stories that will appear in print, online, radio or television media, as well as blog posts, tweets, slideshows and video documentaries.

A stipend of US$12,000 will be provided to each of the five international journalists selected for these reporting fellowships. Fellows may use part of their annual stipend to travel, but in general these fellowships are intended for fellows to report on religion from their country of residence in 2013.

The application deadline is March 8. Religion reporting grants will be offered to journalists in the United States at a later time.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/religion-reporting-fellowships-open-worldwide

Fellowships open to freelance journalists

Freelance journalists worldwide can apply for a fellowship.

The University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs invites specialized freelancers to apply for one of 15 Fellowships in Global Journalism. The university is seeking top individuals with advanced knowledge of a specialty, who wish to cover that specialty as full-time or part-time reporters for media around the world.

Fellows will spend September 2013 to April 2014 reporting on their respective beats as stringers for major media around the world, while being mentored by leading journalists. Participants will learn editorial disciplines and freelance tradecraft to become full-time specialty reporters.

Curriculum topics include broadcast and mobile journalism, investigative journalism, global dynamics and new media platforms. Fellows will also participate in a one-month bootcamp that will aid in the transition from freelancing to full-time reporting.

The application deadline is February 11.

For more information, click here.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/fellowships-open-freelance-journalists-worldwide

USAID Call for Video Submissions: Social Media + Development

January 30, 2013 By fundsforngos

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting you to showcase your work in using social media for development through video. USAID is participating in the Social Media Week 2013, scheduled February 17-22 in Washington to showcase the use of digital space for development. USAID will host several events during the week to contribute to the conversation and highlight how we rely on technology for a multitude of reasons, including program management and reporting, and general educational purposes for a range of projects, funded by USAID.

Your video should highlight a USAID-funded project or projects that use social media to further our collective development goals. Videos, of course, should be kid-friendly.

Be sure to include your organization’s name and your organization’s point of contact.

The top videos will be previewed at “#Popcorn + International Development”, followed by a short Q&A. We hope you will join us!

Non-selected videos may be compiled to a video stream and made available to the public through USAID’s YouTube channel, to encourage ongoing dialogue about social media and its role in international development.

The deadline to submit videos is 13 February 2013. For more information, visit this link.

Clore Leadership Fellowship Programme 2013

January 30, 2013 By fundsforngos3

Deadline- 22 February 2013

Clore Duffield Foundation is pleased to invite applications for 2013 Fellowship Programme to develop outstanding cultural leaders. The Fellowship Programme aims to shape aspiring leaders through in-depth learning, tailored as far as possible to the needs, aspirations and circumstances of about 25 individuals a year. The structure of the programme includes residential courses, an extended placement, individually-selected training, mentoring and coaching. Fellows have unparalleled access to senior cultural leaders, a diverse peer group and to extensive networks.

The impact of the Programme has been wide-ranging and Fellows have found many different contexts in which to be leaders. Some, for example, have gone on to take significant leadership roles within organisations, heading up museums, theatres, orchestras and library services; some have returned to their jobs with renewed confidence, more extensive networks and advanced skills.

The fellowship includes the visual and performing arts, film, heritage, museums, libraries and archives, creative industries and cultural policy and administration.

Foundation offer Fellowships and Short Courses for individual leaders, and training for members of Boards of Directors of cultural organisations. They also aim to disseminate the lessons we learn and to speak out more generally as advocates for cultural leadership and excellence.

Eligibility & Criteria-

• Fellows can be freelance or within organisations, of all types and sizes, in areas ranging from archives to theatre production, and including visual and performing arts, film and digital media, heritage, creative industries, museums, libraries and cultural policy.
• Foundation offer Fellowships to exceptional individuals who have already worked within the cultural sector for at least 5 years, or outside it but who demonstrate a knowledge, understanding and passion for culture and the potential to become leaders within the cultural sector.
• Everyone is eligible to apply, provided they have at least 5 years’ paid work experience, preferably in the cultural sector and meet the criteria and conditions of the Fellowship for which they are applying.

For more information, visit this link