2012 Global Youth Video Competition

About the 2012 Competition

Theme Education and Skills - what are the big issues today? Learning the right skills to get a job, Bridging the 'digital divide', Tackling inequality in access to education and training, Inspiring creativity and innovation, ... or something else? Visit the OECD Education topic and the Education Today Blog The Challenge Make a short video (no more than 3 minutes) on the theme of Education and Skills. The Prize An all expenses-paid trip to Paris, France to attend the OECD Forum on 22-24 May 2012. The Prize will be awarded to three winning videos selectd by our Jury. If a winning video is a group effort, then a nominated representative will be invited to Paris. To Enter To be eligible for prizes, you must be aged between 18 and 25 years during the period of this competition (14 December 2011 to 31 March 2012). That means you must have been born on or between 15 December 1985 and 1 April 1994. Proof of identity will be required from all finalists. Judging After the competition closes at midnight (Paris time) on 31 March 2012, a Jury will decide the three winners. Videos will be judged in terms of creativity, originality, message content and overall presentation (sound and picture quality). Three competition winners will be announced on 16 April 2012 and notified by e-mail, as well as published on this website.

Mais informações: http://www.oecd.org/document/8/0,3746,en_21571361_49034050_49086984_1_1_1_1,00.html

NOVAS LIDERANÇAS PARA A AMÉRICA LATINA 2012

EDITAL

A FENERI organiza, mais uma vez, o projeto Novas Lideranças para a América Latina, a viagem acadêmica que tem  o intuito de incentivar o intercâmbio cultural entre os alunos do curso  de Relações Internacionais e fortalecer as relações entre os países da América Latina. Esta edição acontecerá entre os dias 14 de janeiro e 12 de fevereiro de 2012 com destino à Buenos Aires – Argentina, proporcionando uma ótima experiência de viver nesse país durante 4 semanas, vivenciando o cotidiano, a cultura, estudando espanhol e conhecendo as organizações que são ícones para o desenvolvimento das relações internacionais argentinas, além de conhecer melhor a cooperação e integração regional, e as relações bilaterais entre o Brasil e a Argentina. A cidade é o centro cultural de maior importância da Argentina e um dos principais da América Latina. A importante oferta cultural encontra-se representada na grande quantidade de museus, teatros e bibliotecas, sendo alguns deles os mais representativos do país. Também se destaca a atividade acadêmica, já que algumas das universidades mais importantes da Argentina têm sua sede em Buenos Aires. O projeto incluirá um curso intensivo de espanhol para brasileiros estudantes de Relações Internacionais, visitas a órgãos nacionais e internacionais na cidade, hospedagem em um Hostel confortável e tipicamente portenho, atividades culturais, palestras, workshops e muito mais.

CURSO DE ESPANHOL
Será um curso da língua espanhola orientado para estudantes brasileiros de Relações Internacionais, no qual se desenvolverá as habilidades linguísticas (ler, escutar, escrever e falar) com ênfase no contraste espanhol-português e nas necessidades comunicativas e socioculturais dos estudantes. Tratando também de temáticas relacionadas à política, economia, direito, cooperação, integração, sociedade e outros. Estando incluído o nivelamento para a estruturação de dois níveis  – básico e intermediário, o curso da língua espanhola, atividades culturais, material didático especialmente elaborado para o curso, exame final e certificado oficial da Universidad de Buenos Aires.

AGENDA RI
Com visitas ao CARI (Consejo Argentino por las Relaciones Internacionales), ISEN (Instituto del Servicio Exterior de la Nación), Embaixada do Brasil, Congresso Nacional, Câmara de Comércio Argentino-Brasileira, Escritório da CEPAL, Legislatura da cidade de Buenos Aires, Escritório de representação da ONU, Centro de Estudos Brasileiros, Casa Patria Grande Nestor Kirchner, Fundación Exportar.

HOSPEDAGEM
A estadia dos estudantes durante esse período será no  SudameriKa Hostel, que está localizado no centro de Buenos Aires, entre o Obelisco e a  Plaza de Mayo. Com quartos confortáveis e a melhor opção tradicional argentina de hospedagem. Além de ser próximo a vários pontos turísticos da cidade, como a Casa Rosada, Plaza San Martín, Congreso Nacional.

DATA E CARGA HORÁRIA DO PROGRAMA
O curso de espanhol possui início em 16 de janeiro e vai até 10 de fevereiro de 2012 com duração de 60h. Só receberá o certificado, o aluno que participar de pelo menos 75% de todas as atividades oferecidas, além de ser aprovado no exame final. A Agenda RI será realizada durante as tardes, durante a semana, e receberá o certificado de participação, somente o aluno que estiver presente em pelo menos 75% de todas as atividades.

INSCRIÇÕES E INVESTIMENTO
Os interessados deverão enviar o formulário de inscrição preenchido, uma carta de intenções, o curriculum vitae e histórico escolar para o e-mail pesquisa@feneri.rg.br ATÉ O DIA 09/12 de 2011.
O programa Novas Lideranças para a América Latina terá um custo de  US$ 1200 por pessoa e ao serem selecionados, a inscrição só será confirmada mediante ao pagamento de, no mínimo, 25% do valor total em até 3 dias úteis após a assinatura do contrato. O valor poderá ser parcelado em até 2 vezes e o total deverá ser pago até o dia 10 de janeiro de 2012.

PROCESSO SELETIVO
Serão selecionados 30 estudantes de Relações Internacionais de todo o Brasil.
Os requisitos mínimos são:
• Estar regularmente matriculado no curso de
graduação em Relações Internacionais;
• Ter perfil de liderança;
• Saber trabalhar em grupo;
• Ter comprometimento e determinação.
A seleção dos estudantes se dará pelo preenchimento dos critérios estabelecidos, pela análise do curriculum vitae, da carta de intenção e histórico escolar.

ITENS INCLUSOS NO PACOTE
 Curso intensivo de espanhol para estudantes de Relações Internacionais na Universidad de Buenos Aires;
 Material didático do curso e certificado oficial expedido pela UBA;
 Hospedagem no SudameriKa Hostel em quartos compartilhados divididos por gênero;
 Participação na Agenda RI (visitas, palestras, debates acadêmicos);
 Seguro de vida para 30 dias;
 Apoio logístico durante a viagem;
 Certificado de participação no evento NLAL 2012.
*Não está incluso no pacote passagem aérea nem transporte interno em Buenos Aires

Mais informações: Jessica Espíndola de Sá  - Diretora Acadêmica da FENERI
pesquisa@feneri.org.br

Research Fellowship in Peace Studies

FELLOWSHIP IN PEACE STUDIES
Description and Terms of Reference
1.  PURPOSE
The Consortium for Peace Studies (CPS) at the University of Calgary was established in 2005 by professors, social
service and medical professionals, international development practitioners and community peace workers.
The primary goal of The Consortium is to promote, encourage and advance peace research and peace work locally and
globally. We unite academics, community peace workers, students, peace enthusiasts, community groups and those in
the business of peace, with the intention of creating dynamic and comprehensive research that can then be applied to
advance peace and transform conflicts in local and international arenas.  The University of Calgary considers
experience abroad and contact with foreign scholars critical to the development of global awareness and to shaping
an international character on campus.
This Fellowship is open to all disciplines so long as the research is directly related to peace studies or conflict
transformation.
2.  ELIGIBILITY:
Candidates holding an academic, administrative or other appropriate appointment at an accredited post-secondary
institution are eligible to apply, provided the terms of the appointment include the expectation of independent
scholarship.
Graduate students with a strong history of academic and/or professional accomplishments who are registered fulltime in a graduate program leading to a research degree that involves the completion and presentation of a research
project, independent of individual course requirements, are eligible.
3.  AWARDS
Valued at CAD $6,000 (including travel), the Fellowship is intended to support a period of residence from two to eight
months.  One award is available per fiscal year (April 1 – March 31). A second, consecutive Fellowship will not be
awarded to the same individual.
Exclusive of the salary paid to the Fellows by their home institution (when applicable), Fellows may not undertake any
paid employment during the term of the award.  However, individuals may hold other awards, including a sabbatical
leave, provided the terms of reference do not require the recipient to perform duties that are normally remunerated.
Conference travel and participation in normal study abroad or field school programs are not eligible.  Last Updated 8/11/10 3
4.  APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Applications are made by letter and consist of:
1.  The applicant’s curriculum vitae
2.  A 2 to 5 page single-spaced Program Statement, which must include:
A brief professional biography (not to exceed 3 paragraphs)
a statement of the overall goals of the project and plans to achieve them; please include a proposed timeline
for your stay in Calgary
a statement of personal objectives and the gains (short and long term) to be garnered as a result of the
Fellowship experience
an outline of the specific as well as the broader scope of the activities in which you will be involved.  Specific
plans may include, but should not be limited to, collaborative research or an individual research project to be
undertaken.
a description of the affiliation or collaborative arrangements that have been made (if applicable)
an indication of the significance of the plans to the candidate's personal development and home institution,
and how this furthers one or more of the program objectives
an identification of the contributions that the applicant will make to the Consortium for Peace Studies.
The form and order of presentation of the material may vary according to the nature of the project and in the interests
of clarity.
3.  Two letters of Support from well-established / recognized individuals (scholars, practitioners, or both) who can
attest to the excellence of the applicant’s previous track record and the strength of their proposed program
statement.
Letters must bear the referee’s original signature. Each Reference Letter, in a sealed envelope with the
referee’s signature across the seal, must be collected by the applicant and submitted with their application.
Faxed references will be accepted only if they are on institutional/organizational letterhead.
Emailed references must be from an institutional/organizational email address (e.g. yahoo.com, hotmail.com
are not acceptable); reference letters can be the body of the email or an attachment and must be sent
directly by the referee.
5.  OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Awards are not intended to retroactively fund completed research. Such applications would only be considered under
the most exceptional circumstances.
Further priority will be given to those who have not held a previous Fellowship, and whose proposed program of work
has particular promise in advancing peace studies scholarship and practice. Last Updated 8/11/10 4
Fellows are expected to have a working proficiency in English.
6.  VISAS
Fellows are responsible for ensuring that appropriate visa arrangements are made.
7.  REPORTING
The successful Fellow will be expected to give a public lecture on his or her research.  S/he will also submit a document
that captures the accomplishments during their time with us, to be uploaded to our website.   Examples could include
portable document file (pdf) off-prints of resulting scholarly journal articles, community presentations or conference
papers.   Finally, Fellows will be asked to provide an executive summary of their activities discussing their progress and
where they intend to publish the results of their research.
8.  DEADLINES AND COPIES
Applicants are responsible for supplying one original and four copies the completed application, together with
supporting documentation, to:
Consortium for Peace Studies
PFB 4210A - University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
Canada
The closing date for application is:
December 15 – annually
Please allow for sufficient mailing time to ensure you meet this deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be
accepted.   Committee decisions are communicated, in writing, six to eight weeks after the closing date of the
competition.
9.  CRITERIA FOR AWARD:
A sub-committee of the Consortium for Peace Studies reviews all applications and forwards recommendations to the
Executive for a final decision.  The Executive will focus on the quality and feasibility of the proposed program as well as
its potential impact relative to the purpose of the Consortium for Peace Studies Fellowship Program.
The Executive will attempt to ensure that, over the long term, Fellowships reflect the broad geographic and thematic
interests of the Consortium and a pattern supporting the University of Calgary’s broader international objectives.

Essay Competition

Social media, Arab Spring, democracy. Recurring words, current meanings, very different perceptions. 

• What was the impact of the Arab Spring on the Middle East?
• How social media has been changing democracy?

We want to know what young people think about those things. We want the young and fresh Brazilian perspective about it. 

Brazil is an emerging power and a priority partner for the UK in a number of different areas. This country has been engaging ever more actively in international issues.

In its recent mandate in the United Nations Security Council, Brazil worked closely with the UK in a variety of themes, especially when it came to Arab Spring outcomes. Despite having different positions from time to time, the dialogue between both countries has been always open and transparent.

To participate in the competition, you have to be a student of international relations, political sciences (or related area) or journalism (or other communications course).

The competition will have two broad themes:

• "Democracy and Social media"
• "Foreign Policy"

A winner will be selected in each one and the prizes will include 5-day trip to London, with visits to the Parliament, the Olympic Park and the FCO. 

To take part you must register from 21 November to 14 December and submit your essay no later than 31 December. All essays must be written in English.

For more information:

• Guidance and rules (PDF)
• Referencing and Bibliography Manual (to be published)
• Facebook event

EarthCorps

Join the Corps (International Applicants)

The following information is for:

• International Environmental Organizations
• International Citizens (Non-U.S. Citizens)

EarthCorps brings together emerging environmental leaders from around the world to participate in an environmental service program. EarthCorps programs focus on physical hands-on field service that includes:

• Environmental restoration 
• Community building 
• Leadership

This is not a classroom or workshop – 80% of the program is in the field, in all weather conditions and requires participants to be very physical.

Meet EarthCorps participants

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
(40 hours a week, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm) Participants take part in environmental restoration projects, such as tree-planting, trail construction, stream restoration, and invasive plant removal. Projects are located throughout Washington State.

View a typical day at EarthCorps

BENEFITS:
EarthCorps international participants will receive:

• a monthly stipend 
• health insurance
  
• homestay family

EarthCorps charges no fees for international participants. Limited travel scholarships are available covering 30% of roundtrip airfare costs up to $1000.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Between 18-25 years old
• Interest in environmental field work and intercultural experience
• Commitment to cooperation and teamwork with peers from around the world
• Willingness to work hard

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• No Criminal Record
• Conversational English
• 4 year college degree and 1 year of work experience in the environmental field*
  -OR- 
• 5 years of work experience in the environmental field*

* Please note that EarthCorps is required by the US government to ensure that every applicant meets strict criteria in order to qualify for a US J-1 Trainee visa. You must have a university degree in a environmental field and/or environmental work experience to qualify.

LOCATION:
Country: USA
City: Seattle/King County
State: Washington (note: not Washington, DC)

HOW TO APPLY:
In addition to being referred by your organization via the EarthCorps Candidate Nomination form, qualified candidates must send the following documents to EarthCorps before being considered for this position:

• Candidate Nomination Form
• Resume/C.V.
• Autobiography
• EarthCorps_Application
• Medical_Questionnaire
• Copy of the picture page of your passport

If you having difficulty downloading the application materials please try right clicking the link and saving the item to your desktop.

Please send all application materials to: applyearthcorps.org.

DEADLINES AND START DATES:
•Application deadline: December 2, 2011
•Participant selection: January 2012
•Visa processing: February – May 2012
•Travel confirmation: May 2012
•EarthCorps Program start date: June 2012
•EarthCorps Program graduation: mid-December 2012

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION:

• What to Expect

I Fórum Internacional e II Fórum Nacional do Voluntariado Transformador - "Voluntariado e Sustentabilidade"

O II Fórum Nacional do Voluntariado Transformador e I Fórum Internacional do Voluntariado Transformador ocorrerá um BH, esta semana. É uma ótima oportunidade para aqueles que querem discutir temas voltados para o voluntariado, a sustentabilidade, os objetivos do milênio e a aliança entre os setores da sociedade em busca da transformação de nossa realidade. Este evento possui a chancela da ONU e do MRE. Vamos mudar o mundo?

Chamada na RIO+20
http://www.uncsd2012.org/rio20/index.php?page=view&nr=295&type=13&menu=23

Vídeos: assistam  e descubram um novo jeito de mudar o mundo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krKYxYtSAHI

Inscrições   www.igetec.org.br/forum-voluntariado                                                                                                                                                                         

 

Student Leaders

STUDY OF THE UNITED STATES INSTITUTES (SUSI) FOR STUDENT LEADERS ON U.S. HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

The United States State Department and the US Embassy in Brazil are pleased to invite candidate nominations for a 2012 Study of the United States Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders from Brazil interested in the topic of U.S. History and Government.  Program dates are January 6 to February 11, 2012.  The institute will host a group of up to 20 students from Brazil, ideally from indigenous, Afro-Brazilian, and other historically underserved communities.  The institute will be hosted at North Carolina Central University, and will be conducted in English.

The deadline for candidate applications is October 14, 2011 and will not be extended. Please apply online at www.usembassyprograms.org.br. Application period: September 19 to October 14, 2011.

Candidates must be fluent in English.

General Program Description

Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Student Leaders are intensive academic programs whose purpose is to provide groups of undergraduate student leaders with a deeper understanding of the United States, while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills.  The institute will consist of a balanced series of seminar discussions, readings, group presentations, and lectures.  The coursework and classroom activities will be complemented by educational travel, local site visits, and volunteer opportunities. The institute will include an academic residency component of approximately four weeks and a domestic travel component of approximately one week.  During the academic residency, participants will also have the opportunity to get out of the classroom to explore historical sites including a site visit to the State Capitol and North Carolina History Center and to the Civil Rights museum in nearby Greensboro. During their study tour they will take a three-day trip to Atlanta, Georgia, and Birmingham, Alabama, to visit the historical sites that are emblematic of the civil rights movement.  Then, the program will conclude with a 3 day-s in Washington DC where they will meet the participants from Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay who participated in concurrent institutes at Wheelock College and George Mason University.

The Institute at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), entitled "The Fight for Civil Rights," will be conducted in English, and will focus on contemporary American life, as it is shaped by historical and/or current political, social, and economic issues and debates.  Students will be provided with an overview of the foundations of democracy as they learn about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, the federal system of government, elections, the court system, etc.  Students will learn about the foundations of U.S. democracy, the institutions that implement the ideals of our founding documents, and the political and social movements that have contributed to our development.  Students will explore the various complex historical and contemporary issues associated with identity throughout the Americas, including race, ethnicity, and color, with a special focus on the indigenous peoples in North Carolina (Cherokee and Lumbee) and African-Americans. Through an exploration of the theme of "Politics of Personal and Economic Security", with a focus on land rights, students will also have an opportunity to compare and contrast political activism throughout the Americas. The institute will also address bilateral relations between the U.S. and Brazil, although this will not be the main focus.

Other core components of the institute include leadership development, community service, and fostering cross-cultural understanding.  Each week will include a study and application of leadership theories as well as a community service activity. Participants will engage with Americans on campus and will also participate in a weekend homestay.

Other Essential Program Information:

1. Program Funding: The US State Department will cover all participant costs, including: program administration; international and domestic travel and ground transportation; book, cultural, mailing and incidental allowances; and housing and subsistence.
2. Housing and Meal Arrangements: Participants will reside in dormitory housing on campus.  Students will live in suite apartments; they will each have their own room, and they will share a small common space and a bathroom with a few other participants of the same gender.  Most meals will be provided at campus facilities, though some meals will be provided by the program, and participants will also receive per diem that they can use to go out to local restaurants.
   Care will be taken to ensure that any special requirements regarding diet, daily worship, housing, and medical care are satisfied.
3. Health Benefits: All participants will receive the Department of State's coverage of $50,000 with a $15 co-pay for the duration of the program.  Pre-existing conditions are not covered.
4. Program Requirements and Restrictions: Participants are expected to participate fully in the academic program. They are expected to attend all lectures and organized activities, and complete assigned readings.  Candidates should be made aware that the institute is very intensive and that there will be little time for personal pursuits unrelated to the program. Under no circumstances are participants allowed to arrive in the U.S. prior to the start date of the institute or remain in the U.S. after its end date.  Similarly, participants will not be allowed to leave the institute to visit relatives or friends while in the U.S. If a relative or friend wishes to visit them, it will be addressed on a case by case basis, in consultation with the program director.
   Violations of program rules, host institution rules or local, state or federal laws can be grounds for immediate dismissal from the program.
5. English Language Ability: English language proficiency is a requirement to participate in this program.  The program will be conducted in English.  The institute is a rigorous and demanding program; participants will be expected to handle short reading assignments in English and to be full and active participants in all seminar and panel discussions.

Candidate Description and Qualifications:

The participants are expected to be highly motivated first through third year undergraduate students from colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher education, who demonstrate leadership through academic work, community involvement, and extracurricular activities.  Their fields of study will be varied, and will include the sciences, social sciences, humanities, education, business, and other professional fields. Candidates from non-elite backgrounds, from both rural and urban sectors, and with little or no prior experience in the United States or elsewhere outside their home country will be given special consideration.

1. Candidates should have at least one semester left of their undergraduate studies, and therefore be committed to return to their home universities following completion of the program;
2. be between 18-25 years old;
3. have had little or no prior study or travel experience in the United States or elsewhere outside of their home country;
4. demonstrate strong leadership qualities and potential in their university and community activities;
5. indicate a serious interest in learning about the United States;
6. have a sustained high level of academic achievement, as indicated in grades, awards, and teacher recommendations;
7. have demonstrated commitment to community and extracurricular university activities;
8. be mature, responsible, independent, confident, open-minded, tolerant, thoughtful, and inquisitive;
9. be willing and able to fully participate in an intensive academic program, community service, and educational travel program; and,
10. be comfortable with campus life, prepared to share living accommodations, and able to make adjustments to cultural and social practices different from those of their home country.

Mais informações: http://www.usembassyprograms.org.br/

Bolsa de Estudos para Jovens do Ensino Médio

Jovens entre 15 e 18 anos matriculados no 1º ano do Ensino Médio podem se inscrever no processo seletivo United World Colleges (UWC) a partir do dia 5 de setembro. Os selecionados vão estudar fora do Brasil por dois anos, conviver com alunos da mesma faixa etária de mais de 150 países e receber diploma de conclusão do Ensino Médio reconhecido no mundo todo, o Bacharelado Internacional.

As escolas e colégios UWC estão localizados em 13 países diferentes: Bósnia e Herzegovina, Canadá, Cingapura, Costa Rica, Estados Unidos, Holanda, Hong Kong, Índia, Itália, Noruega, País de Gales, Suazilândia e Venezuela. A rede de ensino foi fundada nos anos 1960, por educadores europeus. Hoje, a organização mantém relações operacionais com a UNESCO e oferece consultoria ao Conselho Econômico e Social da ONU.

Os United World Colleges, mantidos financeiramente por doações, contribuições familiares e governos, concedem vagas anualmente para cerca de 1.000 jovens em todo o mundo, sem distinção de raça, religião, orientação política ou situação econômica.

As bolsas correspondentes às vagas podem ser integrais ou parciais, segundo a disponibilidade dos colégios, e cobrem os custos de ensino, acomodação e alimentação ao longo dos dois anos. No caso de bolsas parciais, o comitê nacional tem se esforçado para negociar valores que sejam possíveis dentro do orçamento de cada família, de modo a evitar que questões sócio-econômicas imponham barreiras para alguns candidatos.

O processo seletivo no Brasil tem três etapas: prova escrita com uma carta de apresentação pessoal (para todos os inscritos), entrevista (48 selecionados) e convívio (16 finalistas).

Interessados em concorrer às bolsas para o período de 2012-2014 podem inscrever-se até 11 de novembro de 2011. Inscrições feitas até 07 de outubro terão 50% de desconto.

Para mais informações e inscrições, acessar  http://www.uwc.org.br ou escrever para info@uwc.org.br.

Fonte:http://www.ondajovem.com.br/

International Climate Protection Fellowships

Sugestão de André Meira!

The International Climate Protection Fellowships enable prospective leaders to conduct a research-related project of their own choice during a one-year stay in Germany. Submit an application if you are a prospective leader from a non-European threshold or developing country (see list of countries) working in the field of climate protection and resource conservation in academia, business or administration in your country. Applicants must provide a clearly visible leadership potential either by experience in a first leadership position or be able to provide appropriate references. They must also have completed their first university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent academic degree) less than 12 years prior to the start of the fellowship (1 September 2012) with outstanding results. They must also hold a further academic or professional qualification (Master’s, PhD, LL.M., MBA etc.) or have extensive professional experience in a leadership role (at least 48 months at the time of application). Furthermore, they are expected to have gained initial practical experience through involvement in projects related to climate protection and resource conservation. The fellowship will enable the recipients to conduct a research-related project of their own choice with hosts in Germany whom they are free to choose themselves.

The programme, which is being funded under the International Climate Initiative by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, includes a preparatory intensive language course in Germany, a several-week introductory seminar, a two-week training course and a final meeting in Berlin. These activities will enable you to gain additional insights into academic, social, cultural, economic and political life in Germany.

In addition to applicants who have been trained in the natural and engineering sciences, candidates who have been engaged in legal, economic and societal issues relating to climate change are encouraged to apply for this programme. Every year, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is granting up to 20 International Climate Protection Fellowships to prospective leaders from the countries named. The programme is currently scheduled to run until 2012.

Closing date (date of receipt at Humboldt Foundation): 15 December 2011

Mais informações:http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/icf.html

Prêmio Franklin Delano Roosevelt de Estudos sobre os Estados Unidos da América 2011

 A Embaixada dos Estados Unidos anuncia a abertura das inscrições para o prêmio Franklin Delano Roosevelt de Estudos sobre os Estados Unidos para alunos de universidades brasileiras.

O Prêmio Franklin Delano Roosevelt de Ciências Sociais é uma iniciativa da Embaixada dos Estados Unidos que visa o reconhecimento de trabalhos acadêmicos sobre os Estados Unidos da América. Cada ano serão premiados os melhores trabalhos em níveis de graduação (Monografia de Conclusão), mestrado (Dissertação) e doutorado (Tese), que tratem sobre os Estados Unidos. Os trabalhos deverão ser inéditos e escritos em português. Deverão ainda abordar aspectos da realidade dos EUA, e terem sido defendidos até o dia 31 de dezembro de 2010.

Cada edição anual do prêmio contemplará as áreas de saber incluídas nas ciências sociais. O concurso é de âmbito nacional e premiará trabalhos de alunos brasileiros regularmente matriculados em universidades no Brasil.

Estarão habilitados a concorrer aos prêmios:

·         trabalhos inéditos 

·         escritos em português 

·         que abordem aspectos da realidade dos EUA 

·         que tenham sido defendidos até 31 de dezembro do ano anterior

Os trabalhos apresentados podem ser de natureza comparativa ou não. Será dada preferência aos trabalhos que apresentem interdisciplinaridade e uma análise ou perspectiva inovadora sobre os Estados Unidos.

Para concorrer ao Prêmio, os trabalhos devem ser enviados eletronicamente em único arquivo (.doc ou .pdf) para o e-mail galantevv@state.gov no formato e versão apresentados à universidade de origem do candidato.

Haverá três categorias de prêmios: Melhor Monografia, Melhor Dissertação e Melhor Tese. O prêmio consistirá em uma quantia em dinheiro, com os seguintes valores:

·         Melhor Monografia US$ 1.500,00 

·         Melhor Dissertação US$ 2.000,00 

·         Melhor Tese US$ 4.000,00

As inscrições dos trabalhos, julgamento e premiação ocorrerão na cidade de Brasília ficando estabelecido o seguinte calendário:

·         Inscrições dos trabalhos: 20 de junho a 1 de outubro - 2011 

·         Divulgação dos resultados: dezembro - 2011

·         Premiação: data a ser definifa

Estão impedidos de concorrer ao Prêmio:

·         parentes até o 3o. grau de funcionários da Embaixada ou Consulados dos EUA no Brasil 

·         trabalhos já publicados

·         Comissão Julgadora

A Comissão Julgadora será composta de 5 membros com direito a voto, conforme descrição abaixo:

·         um professor universitário designado pelo Adido Cultural da Embaixada dos Estados Unidos da América; 

·         um representante da Comissão Fulbright no Brasil, ou por ela indicado; 

·         um ex-bolsista Fulbright a ser designado pela Associação dos Ex-Bolsistas Fulbright no Brasil;  

·         um representante da ANPOCS (Associação Nacional de Pós-Graduação e Pesquisa em Ciências Sociais) ou alguém por ela designado. 

·         A adida Cultural da Embaixada dos Estados Unidos da América, que presidirá a Comissão Julgadora, ou funcionário da Seção de Imprensa, Educação e Cultura por ele designado para este fim.

Os pareceres dos Membros da Comissão Julgadora não serão divulgados e os resultados são irrecorríveis.

Mais informações:

E-mail: galantevv@state.gov

http://portuguese.brazil.usembassy.gov/fdrbsb.html