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Category: America

Opportunities for the Americans.

  • All Bar None Scholarship to attend One Young World Summit 2017 in Bogotá, Colombia

    All Bar None Scholarship to attend One Young World Summit 2017 in Bogotá, Colombia

    Deadline: April 18, 2017

    Applications are now open for the One Young World Summit 2017 taking place in Bogotá, Colombia. On 4 October, young leaders from 196 countries will descend on Bogotá for the One Young World Summit 2017. If you are a leader aged 18 – 30 with a passion for global issues and a track record of making a significant impact in your community, country or organisation, then you could be part of this year’s One Young World delegation.

    About

    The annual One Young World Summit brings together the most valuable young talent from global and national companies, NGOs, universities and other forward-thinking organisations. Delegates to the Summit meet and make lasting connections with peers from almost every industry, sector and country. No youth led movement outside of the Olympic Games represents as many nationalities as the One Young World Summit.

    During the Summit delegates debate, formulate and share innovative solutions for the pressing issues the world faces. They will hear and be heard by world leaders acting as the One Young World Counsellors. Past Counsellors include Justin Trudeau, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, Bob Geldof, Kofi Annan, Sir Richard Branson, Professor Muhammad Yunus, Mary Robinson, Emma Watson and Arianna Huffington.

    Scholarships

    One Young World is committed to ensuring that the opportunity to attend the Summit is available to as many people as possible regardless of their ability to pay. As well as their core scholarship, All Bar None, they are working with their partners to create further scholarship opportunities suitable for candidates with a range of backgrounds, skillsets and nationalities.

    All Bar None Scholarship: All Bar None is an initiative designed to ensure that outstanding young people from every country in the world are represented at the One Young World Summit 2017 in Bogotá. The scholarship includes the following:

    • Access to the One Young World Summit 2017 in Bogotá, Colombia
    • Hotel accommodation on a shared basis between 4 October and 7 October
    • Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
    • Transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue.
    • Summit hand-outs and support materials.
    • The cost of travel to and from Bogotá.

    Eligibility

    You are eligible for All Bar None sponsorship if you can answer ‘yes’ to the following questions:

    • Are you aged 18-30?
    • Are you a national of one of the 116 countries listed below?
    • Do you have a passion for world issues and evidenced commitment to making a positive change?

    If you are not eligible for a current scholarship but would like to be considered for any future funding opportunities, please register here and they will contact you if a suitable scholarship becomes available.

    How to Apply

    • Step 1: Please create a basic One Young World profile on our website by visiting https://www.oneyoungworld.com/summit/register and selecting on ‘Attend via a Scholarship.’
    • Step 2: Once you have created a profile on our website, you will be able to apply for All Bar None Scholarship (and any other Scholarships you are eligible for) via the ‘Apply for a Scholarship’ button on the right-hand side of your profile.

    The strongest applicants from each eligible country will be shortlisted between 18 April and 12 May 2017 and they will work to secure sponsorship for at least one person from each eligible country. You will be contacted individually by a member of the One Young World team after 18 April if you have been shortlisted.

    For more information, visit One Young World All Bar None Scholarship.

  • Calling Changemakers: Apply to the YouthActionNet 2017 Laureate Global Fellowship – Fully-funded to Spain!

    Calling Changemakers: Apply to the YouthActionNet 2017 Laureate Global Fellowship – Fully-funded to Spain!

    Deadline: March 2, 2017

    YouthActionNet is now accepting applications for the next class of Laureate Global Fellows! The Laureate Global Fellowship is a pioneering youth social entrepreneurship program working to redefine how young people lead change. Sponsored by Laureate International Universities, the fellowship annually recognizes 20 extraordinary young leaders who have pioneered solutions to urgent challenges in their communities and beyond.

    Launched in 2001, the fellowship invests annually in twenty extraordinary young leaders whose social ventures are transforming how age-old challenges are addressed in their communities and countries. Fellowship applicants earn their spot in this renowned cohort through a rigorous selection process including evaluation by a panel of peer leaders and executives from distinguished global institutions.

    Benefits

    If selected as a 2017 Laureate Global Fellow, you will embark on a transformational leadership journey. This includes:

    • An immersive leadership training and retreat in Spain this October
    • A yearlong fellowship experience including coaching, virtual learning, advocacy, and networking opportunities
    • Membership in our global network of nearly 1500 changemakers worldwide
    • Access to a lifetime of continued learning and support from IYF

    Eligibility

    Young social entrepreneurs in any country who meet these criteria may apply:

    • Founder or co-founder of a social venture with at least one year of impact
    • Age 18-29 as of October 1, 2017
    • Fluent in English
    • Applications are encouraged from youth representing all countries, genders, education levels, races, religions, and social impact areas.

    Selection Criteria

    YouthActionNet is looking for young social entrepreneurs with the following:

    • Innovation
    • Reflection
    • Hungry mind
    • Passion
    • Clear vision
    • Resilience in the face of failure

    Does this sound like you? While innovative, impactful ventures will certainly capture judges’ attention, and are important to your fellowship eligibility, YouthActionNet does not simply evaluate ventures. They place emphasis on selecting individuals who will be positive contributors to their community of 1350+ changemakers. They may not all lead the same venture for life, but they will be lifelong learners, community builders, and advocates for social change.

    Application

    Apply now to become a Laureate Global Fellow!

    For more information, visit YouthActionNet Laureate Global Fellowship.

  • ACU Early Career Academic Grants 2017

    ACU Early Career Academic Grants 2017

    Deadline: April 2, 2017

    The Association of Commonealth Universities (ACU) Early Career Academic Grants are open to early career academics employed by ACU member universities, enabling them to participate in a conference held in a Commonwealth country other than their own. A minimum of 30 grants are on offer in 2017.

    Conference Participation

    • The conference to be attended must be a recognised academic conference in a field relevant to the applicant’s area of expertise. The conference must be held in a Commonwealth country other than the applicant’s country of employment. Applicants must give details of their chosen conference at the time of application;
    • Applicants can strengthen their application by providing evidence of the submission/acceptance of a paper or poster, or other communication with the conference organisers. It is highly recommended that applicants attach this evidence to their application form;
    • The grant must be used to participate in a conference between July 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017.

    Grant

    • The maximum amount of each grant is GBP 2000. Grants can be used to cover travel and visa costs, conference fees, accommodation and subsistence;
    • Grants will be paid in a single instalment to a nominated individual at the grant holder’s home institution. Grant holders must provide an account of expenditure and a brief report on how their grant has been spent.

    Eligibility

    • At the time of application, applicants must be employed in an academic role by an ACU member institution;
    • Applications are open to university staff who are less than ten years from the start of their employment in an academic role;
    • Academic staff who have recently returned to work after a career break can also be considered: applicants to whom this criteria applies should make this clear in their application;
    • Applicants must not have previously worked or attended an academic conference outside their home region;
    • Applicants must provide a letter of support from their head of department. Successful applicants will be responsible for arranging any required visa.

    Application Process

    Apply here!

    Applications close on Sunday April 2, 2017 at 11:59pm (BST).

    For more information, visit ACU Early Career Academic Grants.

  • InterAction’s 15th Annual Photo Contest

    InterAction’s 15th Annual Photo Contest

    Deadline: March 31, 2017

    Submit your most powerful photos that illustrate innovative, effective, and inspiring efforts in humanitarian assistance and international relief and development; and stand a chance to be the winner of the InterAction’s 15th Annual Photo Contest. To honor this milestone, this year the organizers will honor winners in three categories in addition to the grand prize winner. The categories are: Global Development, Humanitarian Assistance, and Mobile Phone.

    Categories

    • The Global Development category will highlight photos that show the innovation that is taking place around the world to make communities more self-reliant, sustainable, and equal for all;
    • The Humanitarian Assistance category will highlight the resilience of communities in the face challenging and harrowing situations, such as a natural disaster or a prolonged conflict. Images of the humanitarian workers who assist these communities will also be accepted. Note: Please be respectful of the individuals in these photos. Graphic or demeaning photos will not be accepted;
    • The Mobile Phone category will highlight photos (both humanitarian and development –focused) that were taken on a mobile device. Participants are encouraged to get creative with this category and show how art and technology can together make an impact.

    Prizes

    • One Grand Prize Winner will receive $1,000 USD and the Effective Assistance Photography Certificate. The winning photo will also be showcased at InterAction’s Forum, June 20-22;
    • The three category winners will receive $100 USD and have their photographs displayed on an online gallery at www.interaction.org;
    • Two runners up per category (six total) will have their photographs displayed on an online gallery at www.interaction.org;

    Eligibility

    • Entry is open to all, with the exception of current InterAction staff;
    • Entries are limited to three (3) photos per person (please note – the limit is not three per category, but three total);
    • Entries should be 300 dpi or larger at a size no smaller than roughly 3” x 5” (file sizes less than 8MB please);
    • All images should focus on people – individuals or groups – and take place outside of the United States.
    • All entrants must hold exclusive rights to the photographs they submit and by entering are claiming such ownership. If it is determined an entrant has fraudulently claimed ownership of their submission, the entry will immediately become void and ineligible.

    Judging

    • A panel including photojournalists and subject area experts will choose the winning photographs. After judging, InterAction will notify the Grand Prize winner of their selection. If the winner does not respond within seven (7) days of notification, InterAction may at its discretion select another image as the new Grand Prize Winner. InterAction will also notify all other winners within this timeframe.

    For submission and more information, visit InterAction’s 15th Annual Photo Contest.

  • CIDRZ Global Public Health Fellowship 2017/18

    CIDRZ Global Public Health Fellowship 2017/18

    Deadline: March 20, 2017

    Are you interested in global public health? Do you have a Master’s degree? Are you interested in working with CIDRZ? Then apply to the Global Public Health Fellowship 2017/18. Established in 2001, CIDRZ is the largest independent non-governmental healthcare and research organisation in Zambia. They conduct locally-relevant, leading-edge healthcare research, strengthen primary health care systems in multiple focus areas, and run a state-of-the-art medical and research diagnostic laboratory. The HealthCorps Fellowship will last for 10 – 12 months; starting in early August 2017.

    Benefits

    • A modest monthly bursary to cover basic living expenses, local medical services membership, & emergency evacuation insurance.

    Eligibility

    • Open to public health, medical, nursing and management graduates who are passionate about global health and wish to gain international exposure;
    • Masters Degree preparation is preferred, however graduates with a bachelor’s degree and substantial experience are welcomed to apply.

    Application Process

    Begin your application here!

    For more information, visit CIDRZ Global Public Health Fellowship.

  • WISE Prize For Education 2017- $500,000 USD Award

    WISE Prize For Education 2017- $500,000 USD Award

    Deadline: March 31,2017

    Nominations are invited for the 2017 WISE Prize For Education.  The WISE Prize for Education recognizes an individual, or a team of up to six, for an outstanding contribution to education. The achievements of the nominated individual or team should have had a significant and lasting impact upon education at any level and should demonstrate an inspiring and visionary approach.

    Selection Process

    Nominations will be screened by an expert Committee which will make a pre-selection of no more than 15 candidates whose identities will not be made public. A distinguished international Jury will then consider the nominees and select the Laureate who will be announced at WISE 2017, November 14-16, 2017 in Doha, Qatar.

    Eligibility

    This award is open to an individual or the team  who has brought about substantial change and improvement to education and made a lasting impact on a significant scale.

    Award

    The WISE Prize for Education Laureate is usually announced at the Opening Plenary Session of the global biennial summit, and receives the gold WISE Prize for Education medal and $500,000 (US).

    Nomination Process

    Complete the nomination forms online. You must first create an account to access the form. Self-nomination will not be accepted.

    For more information, visit WISE For Education

  • The Geneva Challenge 2017: International Contest for Graduate Students

    The Geneva Challenge 2017: International Contest for Graduate Students

    Deadline: May 25, 2017

    With the generous support of Ambassador Jenö Staehelin, the Graduate Institute launched the Advancing Development Goals Contest, an international competition for graduate students. Entries are now invited from graduate students worldwide. Three finalist teams will be invited (traveling and accommodation expenses covered) to an oral presentation in Geneva, where they will defend their ideas and answer questions from the jury and from the public.

    In 2017, the contest is to address the Challenge of Employment. Employment is regarded as a tool to improve living standards and eradicate poverty, but the question is: what kind of employment will nurture sustainable growth and development?

    The Challenge

    The idea is to gather contributions that are both theoretically grounded and offer pragmatic solutions to a relevant international development problem stemming from an interdisciplinary collaboration between 3 to 5 enrolled master students from anywhere in the world.

    Student teams are invited to:

    • identify a challenge stemming from employment;
    • construct an interdisciplinary analysis on how it affects different aspects of development in a specific (but transposable) context;
    • propose innovation at the policy, practice, process or technology levels turning the challenge into development opportunity.

    Prizes

    • The ADG contest distributes 17,500 CHF in monetary prizes. The winning project is awarded 10,000 CHF, the second prize receives 5,000 CHF and the third, 2,500 CHF.
    • Three finalist teams will be invited (traveling and accommodation expenses covered) to an oral presentation in Geneva, where they will defend their ideas and answer questions from the jury and from the public.

    Eligibility

    • Participants of the ADG Contest must be enrolled graduate students at the time of their registration
    • Participants must gather in teams of 3 to 5 graduate students who are able to contribute from atleast two different disciplinary perspectives to the submitted analysis.
    • No participation on an individual basis will be admitted

     

    Selection Process

    • Your submissions will be evaluated by an interdisciplinary academic steering committee who will select semi-finalists to be published on the competitions website and then reviewed by an independent jury of experts with academic, governmental and private sector backgrounds.
    • Three finalist teams will be invited (traveling and accommodation expenses covered) to an oral presentation in Geneva, where they will defend their ideas and answer questions from the jury and from the public. The finalists will also be present at an awards ceremony where the results of the contest will be announced preceded by a high-level key-note speech on the challenges of employment.

    How to Apply

    In order to apply to The Geneva Challeneg 2016:

    Don’t forget: Registration ends 25th May 2017 & Submissions are due by the 31st July 2017.

    For more information, visit Geneva Challenge.

  • European Development Days Young Leaders Programme in Brussels, Belgium 2017

    European Development Days Young Leaders Programme in Brussels, Belgium 2017

    Deadline: March 9, 2017

    Applications are open for the European Development Days (EDD) Young Leaders Programme 2017. At EDD 2017, young people will have their voices heard in policy discussions that will shape our future. The 16 selected Young Leaders will share their views and experiences in high-level debates, alongside world leaders and other change-makers in the development field.

    During their visit to Brussels, Young Leaders get the chance to visit European institutions, participate in workshops, meet key policymakers and interact with other young people driving change around the world. They will speak at various sessions and enjoy full access to the whole conference.

    Cost

    • Travel and accommodation is covered by the European Commission.

    Eligibility

    • Applicants must be between 21 and 26 at the time of the forum (June 7-8, 2017);
    • Applications are open to young adults from all around the world, without restriction of nationality;
    • Applications must be submitted in one of the following official European Commission languages: English / French / Spanish. The candidate must be able to speak clearly and comprehensively in one of these languages, as well as
      have a mandatory intermediate level of English;
    • Applicants must be able to travel to and participate in EDD 2017 in Brussels from May 31 to June 10, 2017.

    Selection Criteria

    Applications will be evaluated based on three criteria:

    • 40% Your knowledge of your chosen topic and the relevance of your active engagement. Candidates are encouraged to show how their activities have had an impact on the community;
    • 30% Your role as a representative of an organisation, other youth or community, and your leadership experience or potential;
    • 30% Your public speaking skills and ability to speak at a high-level panel.

    Application Process

    Apply Now!

    For more information, visit EDD Young Leaders Programme.

  • World Wetlands Day Youth Photo Contest 2017

    World Wetlands Day Youth Photo Contest 2017

    Deadline: March 2, 2017

    To celebrate World Wetlands Day on 2 February 2017 and theme “Wetlands for Disaster Risk Reduction” the Ramsar Convention Secretariat is organizing a Wetlands Youth Photo Contest.  All images submitted for the photo contest will be used at the discretion of the Convention in outreach products for the purpose of educating, raising awareness as well as promoting the wise use of wetlands in the regions around the world where the Ramsar Convention is active.

    Benefits

    • Stand a chance to win a free flight to visit a Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) courtesy of Star Alliance Biosphere Connections.

    Eligibility

    • Open to youth between 18 to 25 years and photographs must be uploaded onto the World Wetlands Day;
    • The photograph(s) must be of any type of wetland that helps us cope with extreme weather events. The photograph(s) can relate to or illustrate wetland use, conservation and sustainable use;
    • The photograph must be in digital format. Only photographs submitted online will be eligible. No print or film submissions will be accepted for entry into this Contest;
    • All digital files must be in JPEG or JPG format, and with a maximum size of 5MB.
    • The photograph, in its entirety, must be a single work of original material taken by the Photographer;
    • There is limit of three photographs per person.

    How to Enter

    Register to enter the contest.

    For more information, visit World Wetlands Day Youth Photo Contest.

  • Heinrich Böll Foundation International Scholarships 2017 to Study in Germany

    Heinrich Böll Foundation International Scholarships 2017 to Study in Germany

    Deadline: March 1, 2017

    Applications  are now open for the 2017 Batch of the 2016 Heinrich Böll Foundation International Scholarships. The scholarship department of the Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students from inside and outside Germany.

    The Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to approximately 1,200 undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students of all subjects and nationalities per year, who are pursuing their degree at universities, universities of applied sciences (‘Fachhochschulen’), or universities of the arts (‘Kunst-/Musikhochschulen’).

    They expect their scholarship recipients to have excellent academic records, to be socially and politically engaged, and to have an active interest in the basic values of the foundation: ecology and sustainability, democracy and human rights, self determination and justice.

    Selection Process

    The Heinrich Böll Foundation’s selection procedure for scholarship applicants consists of three stages:

    1. Submission of written application documents, including a personal reference on your social commitment and an expert reference from a university lecturer or, in the case of school leavers, a schoolteacher. The expert reference, preferably in a sealed envelope, may be submitted with the applications or submitted separately by the referee.
    2. An interview with a liaison lecturer, usually held at your university or near where you live (telephone interviews may also be held).
    3. Attendance at a selection workshop in Berlin consisting of a one-to-one interview and a group discussion. At each stage only a small group is selected for the next stage. You will be informed in writing of the decision reached at each stage of the selection procedure.

     

    How to Apply

    For eligibility and details on application, consult the following information sheets

     

    Student scholarship:

    Doctoral scholarship:

    Application Process

    1. Check if you are among the special focus groups in this application round
    2. Gather information on the application process and the requested documents
    3. Register for the online application portal
    4. Provide the requested information in the Online Application Portal
    5. After uploading all of your documents, submit your application before the end of the application deadline.

    For more information, visit Heinrich Böll Foundation.

     

  • Win a Scholarship at Grenoble Graduate School of Business 2017

    Win a Scholarship at Grenoble Graduate School of Business 2017

    Deadline: February 25, 2017

    If you’re a prospective masters student looking for opportunities in Business, then the Grenoble Graduate School of Business located in Grenoble, France could be exactly what you’re looking for. Enter the competition for a chance to win a Scholarship for a Business Masters course or MBA in one of the leading Graduate schools in France. Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM) has helped shape the future of business around the world through our expertise in technology, innovation and entrepreneurship since being formed in 1984.

    They are offering a fantastic Scholarship up to €10,000 for the following English taught postgraduate programs starting in September 2017:

    • MBA
    • Msc Finance
    • Msc Human Resources
    • Msc Digital Business
    • Msc Global Marketing and Entrepreneurship

    Eligibility

    Open to prospective masters student looking for opportunities in Business

    How to Compete

    Start your journey towards your masters today with Grenoble Graduate School of Business today! All you need to do in order to compete is take the two multiple choice quizzes and write a brief motivational statement. Show them what you’ve got and start preparing yourself for an experience of a lifetime!

    For more information, visit Scholarship at Grenoble.

  • UNESCO Club Worldwide Youth Multimedia Competition 2017

    UNESCO Club Worldwide Youth Multimedia Competition 2017

    Deadline: March 1, 2017

    The UNESCO Center for Peace invites youth around the world to take part in this year’s Multimedia Competition. Unparalleled connectivity put youth in one of the greatest positions to bring much needed change to the world. This is a tremendous opportunity for youth to build leadership skills, attend a United Nations session, meet UN members, tour the White House/ Congressional Building, and meet like-minded youth from around the world.

    UNESCO Center for Peace is the U.N. organization that brings grass roots initiatives in Education, Science, and Culture. UNESCO’s mission is to mobilize the optimism of youth to respond to an acute world problem to serve others now. Last year, motivated participants from over 65 countries submitted over 600 projects in this highly rewarding contest.

    Topic:

    “The international crisis of the growing number and desperate situation of refugees is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. Document how this crisis affects your life and / or offer a comprehensive, achievable solution to the problem.”

    Benefits

    • Winners in each category will receive a scholarship to the 2-week Builders of the Universe camp in Maryland, USA. Group admissions will split 1 scholarship between the entrants.
    • All entrants will receive a digital thank-you letter from UNESCO Center for Peace for participating.
    • There will be 10 semi-finalists for each age group who will receive a certificate from UNESCO Center for Peace.

    The winners in each age group will also receive a certificate and an invitation to UNESCO’s Builders-of-the-Universe Camp held during the summer of 2107 at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland, USA.  If a group wins, there will be ONE scholarship offer in each age category.  It will be divided between the number of entrants per group.  The invitation will include a scholarship for the camp fee, food, and accommodations. Airfare is not included.  There will be a special ceremony held to recognize contest winners at the camp. In addition, the winners will be recognized and showcased in global events during the year.

    Eligibility

    • Youth around the world in three age groups: juniors – ages 10-14; youth – ages 15-19;
    • Young adults – ages 20-24
    • Group submissions will be accepted for non-essay projects in the same age categories.

    How to Enter

    Entrants should respond in English by making a 3-5 minute multimedia production, 500-700 word written essay, art work or another means that channels a specific passion in answering the prompt. (Translations or subtitles for projects not submitted in English do not have to be perfect.)

    • Step 1:    Go to www.unescousaorg.
    • Step 2:    Fill out the 1-page submission form at  http://bit.ly/2gRTY1Q
    • Review the contest terms and conditions.  In the form, paste the link to your project.  If that will not work, contact [email protected].

    For more information, visit UNESCO Center for Peace.

  • Momentum for Change Awards 2017 (Win a Trip to UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn)

    Momentum for Change Awards 2017 (Win a Trip to UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn)

    Deadline: April 9, 2017

    The search for Momentum for Change’s 2017 Lighthouse Activities is on! Spearheaded by the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat, Momentum for Change shines a light on the most innovative, scalable and replicable examples of what people around the world are doing to tackle climate change.

    The 2017 Momentum for Change Lighthouse Activities will recognize climate action that is already achieving real results in five categories:

    • Women for Results: recognizing the critical leadership and participation of women in addressing climate change, implemented in collaboration with Masdar’s WiSER initiative;
    • Financing for Climate Friendly Investment: recognizing successful financial innovations for adaptation and climate mitigation, implemented in partnership with the World Economic Forum Global Project on Climate Change;
    • ICT Solutions: recognizing successful climate change activities in the field of information and communications technology. This focus area is implemented in partnership with the Global e-Sustainability Initiative;
    • Planetary Health: recognizing novel solutions that balance the need for both human health and a healthy planet, implemented with support by The Rockefeller Foundation;
    • Climate Neutral Now: recognizing efforts by individuals, companies and governments that are achieving real results in transitioning to climate neutrality, implemented with the secretariat’s Climate Neutral Now initiative.

    Benefits

    If your project is selected as a winning activity, you will receive a wide range of benefits:

    • Fully covered attendance to the 2017 UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany;
    • Access to policy makers and potential funders during the conference;
    • Public recognition by the UN Climate Change secretariat;
    • Public relations support and media training; marketing materials, including promotional videos and podcasts;
    • A dedicated page about your project on the UN Climate Change secretariat website; and
    • Graphic assets such as infographics and professional photography.

    Eligibility

    • Open to organizations, communities, cities, businesses, governments and others that are taking concrete action on climate change.

    Application Process

    To start a new application, register in the online application portal. It will take at least an hour to complete an application but you can save your progress at any time and work on it at your convenience. Completed applications must be submitted by midnight GMT on April 9, 2017.

    For more information, visit Momentum for Change Awards.

  • Apply to the Midem Artist Accelerator Programme 2017

    Apply to the Midem Artist Accelerator Programme 2017

    Deadline: February 5, 2017

    The Midem Artist Accelerator is an exclusive programme for artists and their entourages. Designed to support managers, agents, labels and publishers as they look to grow their artists’ profiles globally, it’s the opportunity to promote 9 upcoming international talents selected by an Artistic Committee.

    The Midem Artist Accelerator 360 programme features a range of curated networking opportunities, as well as learning and coaching sessions with leaders of the international music industry. Plus, the 9 finalists will have the opportunity to play a live set at Midem and have their song featured on Midem’s communications, as well as on the official Midem 2017 vinyl compilation.

    Benefits

    • Free access to the four action-packed days at Midem;
    • A live showcase at Midem;
    • The opportunity to meet and pitch to leading music supervisors and senior executives during the Global Sync & Brands Summit (in association with A&R Worldwide/Musexpo);
    • One-to-one sessions with our experts in publishing, marketing, strategy, legal, social media, etc;
    • Mentoring and workshop sessions with members of the Artistic Committee and selected partners;
    • Free legal service by IAEL (International Association of Entertainment Lawyers);
    • Artist/band’s song on the official Midem 2017 vinyl compilation;
    • Promotion of the artist/band across all Midem communication channels;
    • Access to the Midem VIP Club.

    Eligibility

    • Be 18 years old or over;
    • Be an individual artist or a band;
    • Have a dedicated professional supporting team (manager, label, agent etc.);
    • Demonstrate media coverage and a solid presence on social networks;
    • Have a recording or publishing deal;
    • Have a minimum of 5 official live performances booked between 2016 – 2017;
    • Present a career development strategy (including export) with concrete short and long term objectives.

    Application Process

    Key Dates

    • Nov 28, 2016: Call for entries open
    • Feb 5, 2017: Deadline for submissions
    • End of March: Finalists announced
    • March 28 – April 21, 2017: Midem Community Vote (The TOP finalists will play at the Opening Party)
    • End of April: Winners of “The Midem Community Vote” and “The Jury’s Coup de Coeur” announced
    • June 6- 9, 2017: Midem.

    For more information, visit Midem Artist Accelerator Programme.

  • Open Society/CEU Summer School in Human Rights Litigation 2017

    Open Society/CEU Summer School in Human Rights Litigation 2017

    Deadline: February 14, 2017

    The Open Society Justice Initiative and Central European University invite applicants for the 2017 Summer School in Human Rights Litigation, to be held in Budapest from July 10 – 14, 2017. The summer school provides a unique opportunity for human rights professionals to build on their experience and to develop their skills to successfully bring cases to the regional human rights systems and the UN treaty bodies, and to use those cases to achieve practical change.

    The curriculum will combine presentations, case studies, exercises, and discussion groups with preparatory work and further reading to ensure full maximum benefit for those attending the course. Participants will be invited to provide information on cases they are working on and those concrete examples will help shape discussion.

    Cost

    • Bursaries towards tuition fees and expenses, including travel, are available where the need can be demonstrated.

    Eligibility

    • Participants need not be practicing lawyers; however, they must have some experience in human rights litigation, and will ideally have three to six years’ experience in human rights practice;
    • Participants will be required to submit examples of cases and issues that they are or have been involved in;
    • Instruction will be in English.

    For more information and application, visit Summer School in Human Rights Litigation.