{"id":9949,"date":"2018-08-10T18:01:25","date_gmt":"2018-08-10T10:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/su.edu.ph\/?page_id=9949"},"modified":"2018-10-03T15:11:41","modified_gmt":"2018-10-03T07:11:41","slug":"strategic-partnerships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/su.edu.ph\/strategic-partnerships\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategic Partnerships e-News"},"content":{"rendered":"
[Scholarship] Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship Scheme<\/strong><\/p>\n Deadline October 24<\/p>\n The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are open to Filipino nationals with at least a Masters degree who wish to pursue a PhD, research, or post-doctoral fellowship in Switzerland. For more details, visit www.sbfi.admin.ch\/scholarships_eng. For inquiries or requests for the application package please email man.scholarship@eda.admin.ch<\/p>\n Please see Documents attached.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [Conference] International Convention of Asia Scholars, 16-19 July 2019, Leiden, Netherlands<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Travel Funds Available<\/p>\n Deadline for proposals: 10 October 2018<\/p>\n The 11th International Convention of Asia Scholars (ICAS) is the most inclusive international gathering in the field of Asian Studies. ICAS attracts participants from over 60 countries to engage in global dialogues on Asia that transcend boundaries between academic disciplines and geographic areas. The meeting place for the eleventh edition of ICAS is Leiden, the Netherlands. The historic city of Leiden is home to one of the oldest universities, Leiden University, and several of the most renowned Asia research centers. Leiden University will be the main host of ICAS 11, partnering with the city, research institutions and museums, who share equally rich Asian and global connections.<\/p>\n For details, please visit: https:\/\/icas.asia\/en\/icas11-cfp<\/a><\/p>\n The Global Change Award is one of the world\u2019s leading challenges for early stage innovation, and the largest initiative of its kind in the fashion industry. It was initiated to accelerate the shift from a linear to a circular fashion industry, to protect the planet and our living conditions.<\/p>\n The non-profit H&M Foundation initiated the Global Change Award in 2015, as part of the Foundation\u2019s focus area Planet. The aim is to speed up the process of finding, supporting and scaling up disruptive innovations that can make the entire fashion industry circular.<\/p>\n Visit: https:\/\/globalchangeaward.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [CPD for Teachers] 15 CPD Units – Self – Funded Only<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [Grant] Innovational Research Incentives Scheme Vidi – Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH)<\/strong><\/p>\n You can apply for a Vidi grant if you have done several years of research at postdoc level. In this research you have come up with innovative ideas that you have been able to independently and successfully develop further. You gained your doctorate no more than eight years ago, calculated from the date of the PhD graduation to the benchmark date for the Vidi round (1 October). This period can be extended according to the extension clause in the case of caring responsibilities or in the case of training to become a clinical specialist.<\/p>\n A researcher may apply for a Vidi grant on a maximum of two occasions.<\/p>\n The maximum grant is 800.000 euros.<\/p>\n More information: https:\/\/www.nwo.nl\/en\/funding\/our-funding-instruments\/nwo\/innovational-research-incentives-scheme\/vidi\/sgw\/innovational-research-incentives-scheme-vidi-sgw.html<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [Competition] World Bank Youth Summit 2018: Unleashing the Power of Human Capital, December 3-4, Washington<\/strong><\/p>\n Deadline: October 5, 2018 In today\u2019s era of technological change and the need for adaptability, human capital, in some measures, explains up to two-thirds of income differences across the world. Investments in human capital, specifically education, skills, and health, are not only key drivers of productivity and economic growth, but also contribute to individuals\u2019 self-empowerment. The advancement of human capital depends on two main drivers: i) the quality of investment in the early years \u2013 covering childhood education, health and nutrition; and ii) maximizing the accumulation of skills, knowledge, and well-being throughout people\u2019 life cycle. The successful combination of these two elements is key to achieving the World Bank\u2019s twin goals of reducing poverty and boosting shared prosperity as well as the United Nation\u2019s Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n The World Bank Group wants to hear from you; young changemakers from across the globe!<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.worldbank.org\/en\/events\/2018\/07\/25\/world-bank-youth-summit-2018-unleashing-the-power-of-human-capital#3<\/a><\/p>\n The Facebook Fellowship Program and Emerging Scholar Awards<\/strong> <\/p>\n [Visiting Researcher] Center for Digital Society Research Fellowship Program Fellowship benefits<\/em><\/p>\n More information: http:\/\/cfds.fisipol.ugm.ac.id\/article\/321\/Research-Fellowship-Program-october<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [Call for Papers]International Convention of Asia Scholars (ICAS) – Funding Available ICAS 11 will be held at the Law Faculty Building of Leiden University from 16-19 July 2019.The special focus of ICAS 11 is Asia and Europe. Asia in Europe, but proposals for ICAS 11 may involve topics from all Asian Studies disciplines in the broadest possible sense. Topics could range from (but are not limited to) Eurasia; Citizen participation; Political economy; Heritage and Identity; Connectivity; New Pedagogies; Foreign Workers; Mediascapes; Social Capital; Rethinking Education; Religious Transformation; Postcolonial; Democracy; Neoliberalism; Intellectual History; and Big Data. <\/p>\n East West Center Asia Pacific Leadership Program 2019 (Scholarships available) <\/p>\n Thomson Reuters Foundation Reporting the Illegal Internet Trade in Wildlife 2018<\/strong> (Fully-funded to Thailand) [Contest] UNFPA Asia-Pacific Region Youth Video Contest<\/strong> You can find more information through the online application form: https:\/\/filmfreeway.com\/UNFPAAsia-PacificVideoContest<\/a><\/p>\n For more info contact: youthasiapacificregion@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [Job] British Embassy -Political and Human Rights Officer<\/strong> ToR here: https:\/\/fco.tal.net\/vx\/mobile-0\/appcentre-ext\/brand-2\/candidate\/so\/pm\/4\/pl\/1\/opp\/6837-MNL-Political-and-Human-Rights-Officer-B3-L\/en-GB<\/a><\/p>\n [Internship] Mano Amiga<\/strong> is looking for creative thinkers, passionate problem solvers and proactive team members who will serve as the Communications & Advocacy intern for our upcoming Digital Youth Summit. Job Description:<\/em><\/p>\n If you are interested, please send your CV to catherine.manoamiga@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n [Fellowship] Atlas Corps Fellowship (USA)<\/strong> Eligibility for the Atlas Corps Fellowship<\/em><\/p>\n For more explanation of these requirements, see: http:\/\/atlascorps.org\/apply-united-states\/<\/a><\/p>\n [ International Camp] International Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Camp<\/strong> 1. 3rd or 4th-year college student. Program Cost:<\/em> 1. Round-trip airfare Tickets. For any Technical Information and registration, visit and contact this following address The Global Change Leaders Program for Women from Developing Countries (Fully funded)<\/strong> Established in 2011, the Global Change Leaders Program (GCL Program) is an education program offered by Coady Institute\u2019s International Centre for Women\u2019s Leadership led by a core team of Coady International Institute staff and supported by other Coady faculty and associates.<\/p>\n This Global Change Leaders program enables women from developing countries to strengthen their leadership capacities in order to contribute to innovation and change in their organizations and communities.<\/p>\n The Global Change Leaders program provides successful candidates with full scholarship to support their learning throughout their stay at the Institute. Program participants also benefit from the guidance and mentorship of accomplished women leaders from around the world.<\/p>\n Eligibility<\/em> Possess a minimum of five years of demonstrated leadership experience in a social or economic development endeavor in sectors such as livelihoods or inclusive economic development, food security, environment, access to education and health care, governance, political engagement of women and the rights of girls and women; Eligible groups<\/em> Participating Institutions<\/em> Fields of study<\/em> Sponsorship duration<\/em> Scholarship benefits<\/em> Method of Application<\/em> It is important to read the frequently asked questions, and also to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information on this program.<\/p>\n DEADLINES:<\/em> <\/p>\n East-West Center Fall 2018 Internship Program in Washington<\/strong> Interns are provided with a broad range of education and training opportunities in the course of their activities. Interns all participate in a variety of activities that support Center programs, including work in research, writing, and program support. Interns also have the opportunity to network with experts in their chosen fields through public forums held at the Center and at external organizations.<\/p>\n Responsibilities<\/em><\/p>\n Interns are involved in many aspects of the Center\u2019s work, including:<\/p>\n Researching and writing articles on contemporary US-Asia relations issues for the Asia Matters for America initiative (AsiaMattersforAmerica.org); Stipends may be available for internships, depending on funding. All internships can be offered for university credits if your school permits. Internship hours are flexible, but the organizers asks that interns commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week (40 is preferred for summer interns). Open to students and recent graduates; See: https:\/\/www.eastwestcenter.org\/scholarships-fellowships\/east-west-center-in-washington-fall-2018-internship-program<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n IDEX Global Fellowship Program for Social Entrepreneurs 2019 (Scholarships available)<\/strong> Applications are open for the January 2019 IDEX Global Fellowship Program. IDEX is a six-month fellowship experience designed for aspiring social intrapreneurs who want to take control of their career path while helping to address society\u2019s most pressing problems.<\/p>\n This is a high intensity, hands-on, immersive fellowship experience to help you begin the impact career you\u2019ve always wanted. The fellowship is centered around 1:1 coaching, monthly mentoring workshops, curated readings, professional development challenges and relationship building with like-minded professionals that will last a lifetime. Every year IDEX Accelerator runs two fellowship cycles, the first intake is in January and the second intake is in July.<\/p>\n Program Details<\/em><\/p>\n Pre-Departure Orientation 3 weeks Online: The IDEX Fellowship begins with three weeks of virtual training delivered by IDEX staff and alumni. This orientation consists of virtual seminars, readings, and strategic deliverables to personally and professionally prepare you for your six month field experience. Fellows will receive a monthly living stipend (approximately INR 8500) towards cost of their living expenses. IDEX estimates that fellows living expenses, while in India, will average $250- $350 USD per month based on the city placement; Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications to be eligible for the IDEX Fellowship:<\/p>\n Have a Bachelor, Masters or Graduate Degree (in any field) prior to start of program <\/p>\n Alliance for Peacebuilding (AfP) Scholarship Fund for Local Peacebuilders (fully funded)<\/strong><\/p>\n Each year, the Alliance for Peacebuilding\u2019s Annual Conference gathers together a diverse network of peacebuilders and provides them with the opportunity to share their achievements, insights, and, most importantly, visions for the future of AfP will select a maximum of 10 applicants conducting peacebuilding work\/research to travel and attend to PeaceCon 2018. Those Selected applicants will receive the following:<\/p>\n AfP will cover round-trip airfare; (AfP reserves the right to place limits on the cost of travel) The deadline to apply is August 24th. All awarded scholarships are contingent on the applicants\u2019 ability to get a visa to the United States. Pending approved funding, decisions and notifications will be made by August 31st. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit and financial need. The content and the items accessible from the pages are the sole responsibility of their creators and do not represent positions, policies or opinions of 澳门六合彩下注平台. If you have any questions about a particular page or document, please contact the site or link author directly. Links to web pages created by sources outside the University do not suggest that the University approves or endorses the content of these web pages. 澳门六合彩下注平台 cannot accept any liability, including for any loss or damage, resulting from the reliance on the content, or for its accuracy and completeness.<\/p>\n Call for young , independent scholars to join the Global Young Academy (Deadline 15 September 2018).<\/em><\/strong> Join the ADB-AIM Hack 2018 and win USD10,000 by finding solutions to three of Asia’s pressing development challenges.<\/strong> ASEAN Youth Engagement Summit <\/em><\/strong> Win a Scholarship to Attend the Asia Water Forum<\/em><\/strong> The content and the items accessible from the pages are the sole responsibility of their creators and do not represent positions, policies or opinions of 澳门六合彩下注平台. If you have any questions about a particular page or document, please contact the site or link author directly.\u00a0 Links to web pages created by sources outside the University do not suggest that the University approves or endorses the content of these web pages. 澳门六合彩下注平台 cannot accept any liability, including for any loss or damage, resulting from the reliance on the content, or for its accuracy and completeness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" eOSP | This digital newsletter is a digest of calls for participation, research collaborations, fellowships, scholarships, events and other opportunities as well as news of breakthroughs and scientific discoveries for the 澳门六合彩下注平台 community . It is curated by the Office of Strategic Partnerships. September 28, 2018 [Scholarship] Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship Scheme Deadline October […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2634,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/front-page.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/su.edu.ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9949"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/su.edu.ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/su.edu.ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/su.edu.ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/su.edu.ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9949"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/su.edu.ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9949\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10247,"href":"https:\/\/su.edu.ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9949\/revisions\/10247"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/su.edu.ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2634"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/su.edu.ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9949"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n[Competition\/Prize\/Funding] H&M Global Change Award<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThe World Bank is calling all young social entrepreneurs to submit an innovative idea that contributes to building human capital, the greatest asset of economies globally.<\/p>\n
\neOSP Version 7 – 17 September 2018<\/h6>\n
\nDeadline: October 12, 2018
\nare designed to encourage and support promising doctoral students who are engaged in innovative and relevant research in areas related to computer science and engineering. Winners of the Fellowship are entitled to receive two years of tuition and fees paid, a stipend of $37,000 each year, and up to $5,000 in conference travel support. Applications will be evaluated based on the strength of the student\u2019s research statement, publication record, and recommendation letters.While open to students in any year of PhD study, a heavy emphasis on research and publication record for Facebook Fellowships favor students who are further along in their course of study.
\nMore information: https:\/\/research.fb.com\/programs\/fellowship\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Deadline: September 25, 2018
\nCenter for Digital Society is a research center established by the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta.
\nCfDS pledged to delve more into the study of contemporary digital society, including related issues surrounding the topic; such as the issues of smart city and urban development. The emphasis is then put on the utilization of technology to shape the society in becoming digitized, as well as to bring solvency to social issues.
\nCenter for Digital Society aims to expand its collaborative research scope by inviting early career scholars to conduct research related to digital society issues. They are looking to work with scholars from all disciplines to take part in our research environment in this fellowship program.<\/p>\n\n
\n<\/strong>Deadline: 10 October 2018
\nThe 11th International Convention of Asia Scholars (ICAS) is the most inclusive international gathering in the field of Asian Studies. ICAS attracts participants from over 60 countries to engage in global dialogues on Asia that transcend boundaries between academic disciplines and geographic areas.<\/p>\n
\nSee: https:\/\/icas.asia\/en\/icas11-cfp<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Deadline: 1 March 2018
\nThe Asia Pacific Leadership Program is Experiential, Relational, Transformative, Optimistic, and Impact-oriented.
\nEach year, approximately 25 Fellows are selected to participate in the APLP and join a highly diverse, active community. Fellows have at least 5 years of professional work experience and normally 8 to 10. APLP Fellows must have at least a 3 year Bachelor’s degree, and 56% of each cohort will also have completed a Masters degree. Cohorts typically have representation from over 18 countries and from every type of academic and professional background (as examples: science, business, development, politics, government, civil society, medicine, religious orders, art, finance, academia or research). The age of participants ranges from mid 20s to mid 40s with an average of 32 years old. There are no citizenship, age, or ethnicity restrictions.
\nMore information: https:\/\/www.eastwestcenter.org\/professional-development\/leadership-programs\/asia-pacific-leadership-program-aplp\/what-the-aplp<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Deadline: 24 September\u00a0 2018
\nThe intensive five-day workshop, taking place in Bangkok, Thailand from Monday, 05 November \u2013 Friday, 09 November will build the capacity of journalists to report on the issue of illegal online wildlife trade \u2013 improving both knowledge and skills and also help journalists to present new viewpoints, promote discussion and dialogue on the most strategic areas for intervention.
\nMore information: http:\/\/www.trust.org\/media-development\/programmes\/?sfid=a15D0000019lMsgIAE&areaOfFocus=Climate%20Change,%20Environment<\/a><\/p>\n
\ne-News –\u00a0<\/strong>August 22<\/h3>\n
\nUNFPA is hosting an Asia-Pacific Regional Youth Video Competition. Two winners will be selected to attend the Share-a-thon on CSE in Bangkok, Thailand in November 2018 (including round trip airfares, accommodation, and daily subsistence allowance). Also, get the opportunity to work with the UNFPA Asia and the Pacific Regional Office with videos, articles and social media covering highlights of the meeting.<\/p>\n
\nThe Political and Human Rights Officer will serve as a key member of the British Embassy\u2019s Policy, Projects and Communications team. The jobholder will be responsible for monitoring, assessing and reporting on human rights and rule of law issues throughout the Philippines. The jobholder will also support the Embassy\u2019s Political Attach\u00e9 and Second Secretary Political in providing analysis of internal politics and delivery of the UK\u2019s wider security objectives.<\/p>\n
\nThe Digital Youth Summit (DYS) is one of the main events of Mano Amiga in partnership with Facebook APAC. This program aims to train organizations and individuals around the Philippines on efficient and effective ways they can utilize social media to promote social good.<\/p>\n\n
\ncoherence in branding materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nAtlas Corps is an overseas fellowship for the world\u2019s best social change leaders. Our mission is to address critical social issues by developing leaders, strengthening organizations, and promoting innovation through an overseas fellowship of skilled social sector professionals. The Atlas Corps Fellowship typically lasts 12-18 months. For those serving in the United States, we will be bringing in new classes every 2 to 4 months. Fellows serve full-time at Host Organizations, develop leadership skills, and learn best practices through the Atlas Corps Global Leadership Lab professional development series and networking opportunities with other Fellows who are talented professionals from around the world. This prestigious fellowship includes health insurance, enrollment in the Atlas Corps Global Leadership Lab, flight and visa costs, and a living stipend to cover basic expenses (groceries, local transportation, and shared housing).<\/p>\n\n
\n8-11 January 2019, South Korea
\nKAIST is inviting Undergraduate Students from all ASIAN Counties to apply for the International KAIST Camp. KAIST Stands for Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology.<\/p>\n
\n2. At a university in Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and other Asian countries.
\n3. Majoring in Computer Science or in other related areas.
\n4. No Passport Required at the time of Application.
\n5. No IELTS Required.<\/p>\n
\nThe International KAIST Camp is a Fully Funded Program & will support in the Following:
\nKAIST SoC will support<\/p>\n
\n2. Accommodations and meals.
\n3. Local excursions.<\/p>\n
\n1. KAIST SoC: http:\/\/soccamp.kaist.ac.kr\/
\n2. Camp office Email: soccamp@kaist.ac.kr
\nDeadline to Apply for 2019 International KAIST Camp is 30th September 2018.<\/p>\n_________________________
\nThe content and the items accessible from the pages are the sole responsibility of their creators and do not represent positions, policies or opinions of 澳门六合彩下注平台. If you have any questions about a particular page or document, please contact the site or link author directly. Links to web pages created by sources outside the University do not suggest that the University approves or endorses the content of these web pages. 澳门六合彩下注平台 cannot accept any liability, including for any loss or damage, resulting from the reliance on the content, or for its accuracy and completeness.<\/h6>\n
\ne-News –\u00a0<\/strong>August 14<\/h3>\n
\nDeadline: September 27, 2018<\/p>\n
\nThis program is targeted to emerging women leaders from developing countries who are working on development issues. These are women who:<\/p>\n
\nWill be immediately returning to their community and sector following the program to put their learning into practice;
\nHave great drive and passion for their work, demonstrated through their outstanding contributions in their organizations and communities;\u00b7
\nAre practitioners in civil society organizations including community based organizations and not for profits, or active in public or private institutions, donor\/philanthropic agencies, social movements or in a social enterprise\/business;
\nHold a university degree or a combination of post-secondary education and experience; and
\nHave strong oral and written English language competencies.
\nCandidates must be from a country eligible for Official Development Assistance.<\/p>\n
\nCitizens of ANY developing country.
\nCitizens and residents of OECD member countries are NOT eligible to apply for this scholarship<\/p>\n
\nCoady Institute\u2019s International Centre for Women\u2019s Leadership, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada<\/p>\n
\nProgram participants engage in learning grounded in real world experiences and focused on Coady\u2019s core thematic areas through a shared learning environment with other emerging women leaders from around the world. For full information, see Coady\u2019s Thematic Areas<\/p>\n
\nThis consists of 2 main components: a 7-week on-site intensive course program, and a 6-month one-on-one mentoring program<\/p>\n
\nSuccessful candidates are provided with FULL scholarship that includes tuition, travel, accommodations, and meals. Participants also benefit from the guidance and mentorship of accomplished women leaders from around the world.<\/p>\n
\nYou must complete and submit an application form. References will be required. Applications will only be accepted electronically using the online form found on the official website. Applicants should ensure that they have notified their referees prior to submitting their application. Applications which do not have required references will not be reviewed.<\/p>\n
\nRemember \u2013 apply as early as possible to be considered for scholarships. The online application for the 2019 GCL program is open between August 12 until September 27, 2018
\nSee: https:\/\/coady.stfx.ca\/education\/global-change-leaders\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nDeadline August 18, 2018
\nApplications are open for the East-West Center Fall 2018 Internship Program in Washington. The Center seeks interns each semester who are interested in gaining a first-hand training experience in a US-Asia research and education organization in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n
\nWriting briefs of events at the Center and external organizations;
\nTracking foreign policy events and issue areas in the media in Asia and Washington;
\nResearch assistance to staff and visiting fellows, many of whom are well-known experts in their fields;
\nCreating content for the Center\u2019s website, blog, or other outlets;
\nSupport for public events.
\nStipend<\/p>\n
\nEligibility<\/p>\n
\nApplicants should have strong excel and spreadsheet skills and the ability to work with large amounts of data;
\nExperience with tracking multiple media sources for new stories on a particular topic;
\nDevelopment of infographics for use online and in print form in support of various research, policy dialogue, publication, and outreach projects;
\nConducting long-term, in-depth research on assigned topics;
\nExperience with economic data is a plus;
\nAsian language reading fluency are pluses;
\nApplicants typically have a strong interest in US-Asia relations and may be studying international relations, Asia studies, international economics, public policy, international business, or other similar areas of study.<\/p>\n
\nDeadline: September 30, 2018<\/p>\n
\nField Orientation 1 week in India: Field Orientation is an intensive five day training and orientation event. Fellows will glean insight from professionals within India\u2019s social impact sector, as well as undertake workshops and engage with professionals and colleagues in order to gain deeper insight and knowledge of key aspects of social impact work.
\nSocial Enterprise Placement 24 weeks in India: For six months, fellows work with one of IDEX\u2019s partner enterprises as key staff member. Fellows work full-time with enterprises, interacting with customers, working hands-on with projects while building their proficiencies and grappling first-hand with the complex issues of working for a socially-minded enterprise.
\nCurriculum: In addition to full-time field placement, fellows will also undertake 24 weeks of custom developed curriculum modules that cover Managing Social Innovation, Advocacy & Outreach, Resource Mobilization and Impact Measurement. The IDEX Curriculum is self-paced and provides fellows with a baseline understanding of each focus area delivered through a combination of short-readings and curated content. Fellows can expect to commit approximately 4-5 hours a week on each curriculum modules for a minimum of 96 hours over the entire program.
\nCapacity Building Workshops: To accompany each curriculum module, fellows will particpate in four full-day capacity building workshops over the course of their fellowship led by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Mentors-in-Residence who are seasoned professionals and thought leaders in their respective fields.
\nCost<\/p>\n
\nHost Enterprise provides shared housing accommodations for fellows (at no cost to the fellow) during the fellowship period. Fellows will be responsible for paying monthly utility costs;
\nIDEX provides partial scholarships for select fellows seeking to participate in the IDEX Accelerator program. Funding is merit-based and awarded to the most promising candidates who demonstrate a commitment and passion to continue working in the social enterprise sector post fellowship.
\nEligibility<\/p>\n
\nAbility to perform in a high pressure environment
\nBe proficient in English (both written and spoken)
\nCan obtain an India Business visa for a minimum of six months
\nHave a minimum of 1 to 3 years of professional work experience
\nHave excellent listening and communication skills (written and verbal)
\nhttp:\/\/www.idexaccelerator.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\npeacebuilding. Over the course of three dynamic days, conference
\nparticipants have the opportunity to constructively engage in an array
\nof activities and workshops structured around cutting-edge developments
\nin the field of peacebuilding, from neuroscience and psychosocial
\nhealing to storytelling and the media. With past participants from over
\n200 organizations and 30 countries around the world, PeaceCon 2018 will
\nbe a pivotal juncture for exploring the challenges facing the field of
\npeacebuilding, as well as developing collaborative solutions for the
\nfuture.<\/p>\n
\neligible are individuals who, either working independently or with an
\norganization, implement direct peacebuilding programming and\/or conduct
\npeacebuilding research in a country\/region outside of the United States,
\nCanada, Western Europe and the European Union, Australia, Japan, and
\nNew Zealand.<\/p>\n
\nLocal travel to and from airports;
\nHotel accommodations for 4 nights stay in Washington, DC;
\nPre-determined per diem to help cover the cost of dinner during the conference and when in transit;
\nAdmission to PeaceCon 2018
\nand the Peacebuilding M&E Solutions Forum (The Solutions Forum is
\nheld on October 23 and those selected are welcome to participate if
\ntheir travel and schedule permit it);
\nAfP will handle the travel logistics and
\npurchase the airfare and hotel accommodations. Selected applicants will
\nbe required to coordinate their own local travel and will receive per
\ndiem payments upon arrival. All participants will travel economy-class
\nflights to and from Washington, DC. AfP reserves the right to place a
\nlimit on the cost of flights depending on the selected applicant\u2019s
\nresidency and circumstances. The scholarship fund is contingent upon approved funding.<\/p>\n
\nApply here: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeTgyiPApHOeTIy1jD36M4hOjZFCh3lDxY_wW7DmTcaGEsQVw\/viewform<\/a><\/p>\n
\ne-News –\u00a0<\/strong>August 6<\/h3>\n
\nApplications are currently being sought from young, independent scholars who combine the highest level of research excellence with a demonstrated passion for delivering social impact. More information on how to apply and the online application form can be found here:\u00a0http:\/\/globalyoungacademy.net\/call-for-new-members\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
\nHere’s how it works: 1. Pick a challenge (Health Solutions for Rural Areas in Asia, Digital ID Challenge, AI for Trust in Fintech Challenge) 2. Organize a team of up to 5 persons3. Sign in and send your proposal by 15 Aug 2018. The top 5 teams for each challenge will head to Manila for the final stage of the competition. Three winners will work with one of the biggest financing organization on the planet, incubate their project with the Asian Institute of Management and bring their project to life! Registration Deadline – 15 Aug 2018. Hackathon Event – 1-2 Sept 2018. Awarding – 3 Sept 2018 Apply:\u00a0https:\/\/ultrahack.org\/adbhack18<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
\nIn support of the 51st Anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the second ASEAN Youth Engagement Summit (AYES) will take place on FEBRUARY 6-9, 2019 in MANILA, PHILIPPINES. (Early wave applications will close on AUGUST 31, 2018, 11:59 pm).Limited slots only. Apply here:\u00a0http:\/\/bit.ly\/AYESEarlyWaveApplicationForm<\/a>\u2028<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
\nCalling all youth in Asia and the Pacific,\u00a0#WaterYouDoing<\/a>? \u00a0How do you contribute to improving water services, water resource management, and water security?Submit breathtaking photos representing any of the 5 major water activities (supplying water, sanitation and water quality, water for food, water for energy, and water resources management). Winners get an all-expense paid trip to attend\u00a0#AWF2018<\/a>\u00a0in Manila this October. Email your photos or post on Facebook until 31 August only! Read the full mechanics here:\u00a0http:\/\/bit.ly\/WaterYouDoing<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n