Switzerland: Global South Scholar-In-Residence Scholarship for Developing Countries

Overview

Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Switzerland, will offer fellowships which are open to outstanding young professors from universities from developing and emerging countries pursuing advanced research in areas bridging the fields of international and development studies, broadly defined, and working in disciplines such as anthropology, history, law, politics and political science, and economics.

Scholars will spend one semester at the Institute to :

- Update and strengthen the curriculum of their course ;
- Further a personal research project ;
- Participate in teaching courses ;
- Interact with the international community of the Institute and Geneva area.

BENEFITS

• The Institute will cover costs of travel and visas for participants as wellaccommodation costs;
• It will ensure a monthly stipend to compensate in the case of the loss of income* in the institution of origin and to cover subsistence costs in Geneva;upon presentation of a certificate
• Participants will be provided with a work space, and access to the Institute's library and IT facilities.

Selection criteria

The selection will be based on the quality of research. Quality being equal, selection may be guided by an interest in promoting gender and regional diversity. Candidates should demonstrate how their research stay will contribute to their academic career and their home institution.

CONDITIONS FOR APPLICATIONS

Candidates must hold a PhD and have a full time tenure-track or tenuredposition in an academic institution in Africa, Asia, or Latin America. 

Their teaching and research activities and interests must fit with the Institute’s disciplines and fields of expertise (international affairs, development studies, development economics, sociology and anthropology of development, international economics, international relations, international law, international history and politics).

Special consideration will be given to individuals with an interest in international governance and/or research on international organisations in Geneva to join the Institute's Programme for the Study of International Governance.

HOW TO APPLY

Application deadlines:

• 1st of October 2012 for Residence in the Spring Semester 2012 (mid-February to the end of May)
  

Application should include: 
 

• A letter of motivation stating the reasons for the application, the preferred semester, the Institute's discipline or area of expertise in which the candidate is interested, 2 courses the candidate would be interested to attend while at the Institute;
• A work plan detailing the proposed activities to be completed during the candidate’s time at the Institute (update of teaching curriculum, research project, etc.);
• A curriculum vitae and a list of publications;
• Two letters of recommendation.

Application must be sent preferably by e-mail at in-residence@graduateinstitute.ch

http://graduateinstitute.ch/corporate/institute/visiting/in_residence_en.html


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St. Gallen Symposium Student Essay Competition for International Students to Visit Switzerland

Overview

The St. Gallen Symposium aims to foster the intergenerational and intercultural dialogue between the Leaders of Today and the Leaders of Tomorrow. The 42nd symposium under the topic “Facing Risk” will take place from 3–4 May 2012 at the University of St. Gallen.

Be part of the 42nd ISC-Symposium in St. Gallen, Switzerland and meet over 600 decision makers from politics, business and society.

You and 200 other students from all over the world have the opportunity to qualify for participation in the 42nd ISC-Symposium, which will be held on 3,4 May 2012, at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, and to take part in all discussions, workshops and Evening Events.

Benefits

Travel expenses and accommodation are covered by the conference. Furthermore, the three winners will be awarded prizes of a value totaling 20,000 Euro- plus a chance to present to the assembly and thus make a personal contribution to the content of the ISC-Symposium.

In case you are keen on broadening your horizon, building up important contacts and meeting other students from all over the world, all you have to do is to contribute your visions and entrepreneurial ideas on the general topic “Facing Risk”.

Your contribution can have the form of an essay, a scenario, a project report or proposal, a multimedia presentation, an entrepreneurial concept or any other form of professional work
which you would like to present. It should be constructive, provocative or instructive and has to be written in English, French or German.


Online Application

To apply online for the St. Gallen Wings of Excellence Award we kindly ask you to first create an account (Registration). If you already have login details please proceed directly to the Login. After your login you may register for the St. Gallen Wings of Excellence Award, in this form your personal details as well as your contribution and the other required files (see below) are included. After submitting the form you will be sent an e-mail, confirming that your application has been received.

The online application is only available until 1 February 2012, 11:59 p.m., last time zone (UTC -12).

Please note that files exceeding 5 MB in size need to be sent to the ISC on a CD or DVD by post until 1 February 2012 (date of postmark).

In addition to your contribution the following files are required for your application

» the abstract (separate file)
» a copy of your passport or other official form of ID
» confirmation of matriculation from your university by February 2012

»	Create a new account
»	Login existing account

This online platform was enabled through the long-term co-operation between Accenture, Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft and the International Students’ Committee (ISC) St. Gallen. It provides a framework for an easier application and a simplified administration of the award.

Offline Application

Please send your contribution in duplicate along with

» the application form (Download),
» the abstract (separate sheet),
» a copy of your passport or other official form of ID,
» confirmation of matriculation from the university by February 2012 and
» a CD containing your contribution (without syllabification) and the abstract (separate file)

to the following address:

St. Gallen Symposium
Dufourstrasse 83
P.O. Box 1045
CH - 9001 St. Gallen

Tel. +41 (0)71 227 20 20
Fax +41 (0)71 227 20 30
symposium@stgallen-symposium.org
www.stgallen-symposium.org

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2012-2013 HIV & DRUG USE FELLOWSHIP: Switzerland

Overview

With the support of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the International AIDS Society (IAS) has established a research fellowship programme focusing on HIV and drug use, with the goal of contributing to advances in the scientific understanding of drug use and HIV, while fostering international collaborative research on HIV and drug use (see FAQ for definition of research areas covered by the fellowship).

The fellowship programme is awarded as a stipend of US$75,000 in two categories: to a junior scientist for 18-month post-doctoral training, or to a well-established HIV researcher for an eight-month-long professional development training at leading host institutes excelling in HIV-related drug use research.

In 2011, three fellowships have been awarded. The fellows and their mentors have been invited to attend the 6th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention (IAS 2011) in Rome, Italy, on 17-20 July 2011, where the awards ceremony took place.

Eligibility

Post-doctoral training: Junior investigators with a doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, MD) obtained no more than six years before the time of application in the fields of behavioural and social sciences, biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, medicine, physics or public health (other disciplines may also be considered) are eligible. Applicants must hold a doctorate degree or equivalent before the start of the fellowship, but not necessarily when applying. Medical doctors who obtained a MD degree no more than eight years ago and who do not have extended research experience can be allowed to apply to a post-doctoral fellowship. They should contact ResearchPromotion@iasociety.org to check their eligibility. 

Professional development training: The fellowship is geared towards well-established HIV or drug use scientists who are not currently active in the field of HIV-related drug use research, with a minimum of seven years’ experience beyond post-doctoral level, and with a documented scientific record that includes peer-reviewed publications.

• Applications are encouraged from any country, but preference will be given to applicants from low- and middle-income countries. As there are numerous national opportunities for research training within the US, applications from US citizens and permanent residents for fellowships within the US will not be accepted.
• All applicants must choose a mentor in an institution different from their current institution (see FAQ for details).
• Applicants must be able to start their fellowships before 1 June 2013.
• Applications must be completed in English.

Application

Applications for the 2012 programme must be submitted by the prospective fellow through the online application form that will be available on the IAS website from 8 December 2011 until 10 February 2012 (until midnight CET). Please read the application guidelines before applying online. Applicants will be asked to detail their research goals, provide an abstract of their proposed project, and write a research plan for the duration of their fellowship. The research project must be related to HIV and drug use, e.g., narcotics and alcohol (for more information see FAQ). 

Applicants must have chosen an appropriate mentor who holds an established post for the duration of the fellowship and has a track record in research and training in HIV and drug use. Applicants must confirm that the host institute and the mentor can guarantee that space and facilities will be made available for the prospective fellow if he/she is successful in obtaining the fellowship. 

After the applicant submits his/her application, the mentor must then complete his/her part of the application, specifying the support that he/she will provide to the applicant, and assess the impact that the fellowship will have on the applicant’s future career. 

If you want to apply for a Post-doctoral training, please follow this link. 

If you want to apply for a Professional development training, please follow this link. 

Selection

Applications are screened by the IAS to ensure that they are complete and eligible. All eligible applications will be independently assessed by at least two external experts (review and grading criteria can be found in the FAQ).

Once applications have been reviewed, based on the reviewers’ assessments, the fellows will be selected. Selection is based on grades, reviewers’ comments, and the maximum impact each fellowship would bring to the treatment and/or prevention of HIV/AIDS and drug use, as well as to collective capacity building in the recipient’s home country. 

The outcome of the selection will be made public approximately 10 weeks after the closing date. Fellows will be immediately notified by email. The fellowships must be started any time between 1 August 2012 and 1 June 2013. 

Conditions

Duration: Fellowships must be served continuously for the duration of the award. Fellows must start their research before 1 June 2013. 

Terms: The award of US$75,000 will be made available to the host institution, which will provide the stipend to the fellow in accordance with its usual regulatory procedures. The stipend may cover only the cost of living, personal expenses (e.g., health and accident insurance) and one return journey to the country of origin during the fellowship period. The stipend may not be supplemented with funds from the NIH or any other US federal agency or another fellowship, regardless of the source. The fellow may receive supplemental support from other sources, providing that the additional funds do not impose a service and do not exceed a maximum of US $10,000 per year. 

Work permit: The mentor and the host institution are responsible for supporting the fellow in obtaining the necessary visa and work permit, insurance and ethical approval to conduct his/her research in accordance with national requirements and the host institution’s regulatory procedures.

Reporting: Fellows and mentors must provide intermediary progress reports to the IAS every six months during the fellowship period, based on the template they will receive, as well as a final fellowship report, including an expenses report. 

Before applying, applicants are advised to read the full IAS-NIDA fellowship Policies & Procedures. 

Any questions may be directed to ResearchPromotion@iasociety.org. 

International AIDS Society HQ
Ave. Louis Casaï 71
PO Box 28
CH - 1216 Cointrin
GENEVA, Switzerland

Tel: +41-(0)22-7 100 800
Fax: +41-(0)22-7 100 899

http://www.iasociety.org/iasnida.aspx


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Erasmus Mundus (ICE PhD) Scholarships

Overview

The Joint Doctoral Programme in Interactive and Cognitive Environments offers PhD candidates an education programme in the field of research related to computer science, electronic and telecommunication engineering and industrial design.

Eligible Candidates

Candidates must hold a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree or equivalent title and in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles of ICT engineering. ICE aims at developing and enhancing master students’ knowledge and skills in order to shape a new generation of professionals able to exploit (and further enhance) cutting-edge ICT technologies to design and implement - in multi-disciplinary work teams - innovative solutions in the ever more pervasive fields of application.

The programme has three major focuses, that will be iteratively pursued during the whole progress of the candidate’s track. The former concerns the acquisition and the formalization of knowledge in specific advanced domains, achieved through lectures and seminars. The second aims at keeping PhD students in strict touch with leading research groups that have proven experiences in research activities in basic disciplines necessary for the PhD course in the five partner universities. The latter involves actual industry/academy joint research activities on projects in cooperation with leading ICT companies, typically under international institutional umbrellas, such as the European Research Frameworks.

The Programme lasts three years. During this period a mobility scheme ensures that students will spend training / research periods in at least two different higher education institutions.

The language of instruction is English. Local language learning and integration in the society will be promoted through ad-hoc courses and university staff support.


Partner Universities

Università degli Studi di Genova – UNIGE
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven – TU/e
Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya – UPC
Universitaet Klagenfurt – UNI-KLU
Queen Mary, University of London – QMUL

8 PhD positions - Erasmus Mundus Doctorate in Interactive and Cognitive Environments (ICE)
Research areas of interest:

• Assistive technologies: Human-Computer Interaction, Pervasive Computing, Multimedia systems & simulation environments;
• Network-embedded systems: Pervasive Computing, Distributed Mobile systems, Multimedia Networks;
• People-inspired technologies: Human Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Systems, Data Mining;
• Design for social interaction: Adaptive systems, Autonomous systems, Aware environments;
• Multi-sensor surveillance: Cognitive Data Fusion, Machine Learning, Digital Signal Processing.

Scholarships

Gross salary as employment contract x month	Laboratory-based activity contribution x month	Travel subsistence x grant
Category A	2.800 €	600 €	7.500 €
Category B	2.800 €	600 €	-

A Doctoral Candidate Agreement (a model is available here) will be signed with Erasmus Mundus granted Students in which monthly payments are specified (12 installments of € 2.800 each as employment contract (gross salary) and of € 600 as fixed contribution for laboratory-based course) together with the lump sum (€ 7.500) for traveling expenses (only to Category A students).
The gross amount is not intended as an employee gross but as an employer gross. Therefore, each university, according to each national legislation,will deduct from the monthly amount both the employer's taxes and the employee's taxes. In average, an equivalent net salary will be guaranteed to all PhD candidates.

The expected average net salary will be around € 1.500 per month.

Each year a variable number of fellowships will be offered according to the grants provided by Erasmus Mundus.

Application Form

The ICE PhD Application Form is now available on-line.

Applicants have to register here. After successfully registering, login and start your application following the link in the block "Application form" in upper-left side of the page.

Please read carefully the call for application and in particular Article 2 and Article 3 concerning conditions and requirements for application to EMJD ICE PhD.

All the information and personal data provided will be sent to the Agency (EACEA) and may be used by other bodies involved in the management of Erasmus Mundus (i.e. European Commission, Erasmus Mundus National Structures, EU Delegations, Erasmus Mundus Student and Alumni Association) for facilitating the doctoral candidate access to the joint programme.

A brief outline of application rules in provided in the following.

Instructions for applicants:

A maximum of 3 (three) applications to different EMJDS is allowed.

The Application Form has to be filled in all sections.

Please write in indicated boxes and provide all the requested documents.

Application forms not properly filled or missing one or more file in attachment will not be considered for evaluation by ICE Consortium.

A 2nd Cycle academic degree, for an overall duration of at least 5 years, must have been completed at the expiry time of this call for application or must be achieved by at least July 31^st, 2012.

Non-native English speaker candidates not entitled with a recognized international English test Certificate (e.g. ELTS min: 6.5; TOEFL min: 220 CBT, 550 PBT, 80 iBT; TOEIC min: 780) will be directly excluded.

EMJD ICE consortium considers the countries listed here as countries of native speakers. The candidates coming from these countries are not required to attach any other evidence of English proficiency.

In addition, candidates coming from any other country may be considered as native English speakers, if they have completed a Master's program in a native English speaking country listed here (attachment of Thesis is required).

Also, candidates who have followed a degree programme fully taught in English in any other country, will be considered as native English speakers in case of submission of two mandatory documents: (1) an official certificate of the awarding university duly signed by a university representative stating that the official teaching language is English, and (2) the Master thesis written in English.

All other candidates are required to attach English test certificate.

Each applicants must attach a self-certifying statement concerning the truthfulness of the statements given and the authenticity of the documents attached to the application. This statement must be submitted using the form available here, which must be printed out, filled in and signed by the person concerned and attached by means of the online procedure.

All attached files must be either in pdf or jpeg format.

ICE Consortium rejects any responsibility in case of submission of applications attaching files with different formats.

The deadline for applicants is 15 January 2012.

Applicants who will express their intention of participating also or only to additional granted places selection will be informed via e-mail of the result of their application twice.

After the successful completion of the application procedure, applicants will receive a confirmation e-mail, in which there is a link for confirming definitively the application form. In case the applicant will not receive any communication concerning the receipt of the application within 7 days he/she is asked to contact ICE coordinating team at icephd@dibe.unige.it.

Warning: applicant must confirm application form by clicking the  link in the confirmation e-mail!

• EACEA Erasmus Mundus Grants call for application expiry date:

15 January 2012 at 12 AM CET

• Additional Erasmus Mundus Grants call for application expiry date:

21 September 2012 at 12 AM CET

Source: http://www.icephd.org/overview


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World Health Organization (WHO) Internship Programme

Overview

We are a diverse workforce of some 8,500 people representing more than 150 nationalities working in 147 countries. We have six regional offices and a headquarters located in Geneva, Switzerland.

In line with our mission to provide global leadership in public health, we employ health specialists, medical doctors, scientists, epidemiologists and also people with expertise in administration and finance, information systems, economics, health statistics as well as emergency preparedness and response.

What do we offer?

The World Health Organization (WHO) as the leader in global public health issues is committed to building future leaders in public health. WHO's Internship Programme offers a wide range of opportunities for students to gain insight in the technical and administrative programmes of WHO.

The duration of WHO internships is between six weeks to three months. Exceptionally, internships may be extended up to a maximum of 24 weeks depending on your degree requirements. Unfortunately, WHO internships are not paid and all costs of travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the intern or the sponsoring institution.

Who are we looking for?

• You are enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) both at the time of application and during the internship.
• You have completed at least three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree.
• You are at least 20 years old.
• You possess a first degree in a public health, medical or social field related to the technical work of WHO or a degree in a management-related or administrative field.
• You are fluent in the working language of the office of assignment.

How can I apply?

• You are invited to create a profile in WHO's e-Recruitment system. This includes details regarding your education, current studies, language and computer skills.
• You will also need to write a Cover Letter to express your motivation for applying for a WHO Internship (maximum length - three paragraphs).
• To apply, please follow the instructions on the following website where you will find further information on our programme and advertised Internship opportunities.

WHO Internships

Internships are available in a wide variety of areas related to the technical work of WHO. Our Information Sheet for Interns regarding WHO departments (below) provides links to WHO-related websites about WHO's technical work. Please review this information and specify which area of WHO would be most suitable for you. The more specific you can be in your request, the better chances there will be to match you to one of our technical programmes.

• WHO Information Sheet for Interns on WHO departments
• WHO Internships - Frequently Asked Questions

Conditions of WHO Headquarters internships

• The duration of WHO internships is between a minimum of 6 weeks to a maximum of 12 weeks. Exceptionally, internships may be extended up to 24 weeks to respond to special academic requirements or particular needs of the receiving programme.
  
  
• WHO internships are not paid. Travel costs, travel arrangements (including visas), and living accommodations are the responsibility of the intern or their sponsoring institution.
  
  
• Persons related to a WHO staff member, i.e., son/daughter, brother/sister are not eligible for an internship.
  
  
• Interns must possess a passport of a WHO Member State.
  
  
• WHO Interns must have adequate medical insurance coverage during the entire period of the internships. This medical coverage must include Switzerland.
  
  
• Interns may participate only once in the WHO Internship Programme.
  
  
• Interns do not have the status of WHO staff members and shall not represent the Organization in any official capacity.
  
  
• WHO Interns are not eligible for appointment to any position within WHO for a period of three months following the end of their internship. Any employment with WHO at that point in time shall be subject to established recruitment and selection procedures.
  
  

Internships in the WHO regional or country offices

The application links on this website are for internships in Geneva, Switzerland. If you are interested in applying for an internship in one of our regional or country offices where a limited number of internships may be available, please contact that regional office directly by following the links below.

• WHO African Region
• WHO Region of the Americas
• WHO South-East Asia Region
• WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
• WHO Western Pacific Region

Internships in the WHO Regional Office for Europe

• List of health topics in the WHO Regional Office for Europe
• Details of our work in European countries

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us atinterns@euro.who.int

How to apply

PLEASE NOTE: Application Dates and Deadlines

Summer (May to October)
To be considered for a summer internship, applications are accepted between December 1 - January 31 each year.

Winter (November to April)
To be considered for a winter internship, applications are accepted between August 1 - September 30 each year.

The application process requires developing an individual profile within WHO's e-Recruitment system. This profile covers your education, current studies, language skills and computer knowledge and experience.

Students may lack professional experience or find it challenging to complete the levels within the expertise section in eRecruit. Suggestion: Review your experience in light of your academic career or any activities you've done. Show how these experiences have provided you skills and competencies to work in a team, to make decisions and to solve problems. These may relate to your actual schooling or a personal situation.

You are encouraged to supply a Cover Letter to articulate your motivation for seeking a WHO Internship (maximum length - 3 paragraphs). In this letter describe what type of project you feel you could contribute while interning with WHO. Tell us about your ideas. As part of your covering letter, include your dates of availability and any additional information to facilitate the selection process.

If selected for a WHO Internship, you will be required to provide certified copies of proof of enrolment in a course of studies and proof of personal medical insurance (illness) coverage (which must include Switzerland.)

All applications for WHO Internships are acknowledged when received and are made available to technical units for review. The period of time for this review is indeterminate. If you do not hear from a WHO technical unit in a reasonable period of time (say 1-2 months after the application closing date), assume that you will not be considered for a WHO internship at this time.

As an important reminder, WHO Internships are not paid. Living in Geneva is expensive and finding accommodations can be challenging. All intern candidates should be aware of these factors before they consider applying for a WHO Internship. WHO does not provide financial support, so interns are encouraged to seek funding from other external sources.

Applying for funding can be time-consuming and complicated, so interns are advised to start their funding search well in advance. When applying for funding, you are likely to be requested to provide proof of offer stating that you have been accepted for an internship with the WHO. If you have been accepted for an internship with the WHO, and thereby eligible to join the intern community, additional information will be provided to you to aid you in identifying sources of funding.

Warning: If selected for an internship and you are identifying accommodations in Geneva, do NOT make advance payments or provide guarantee sums in advance of your arrival. This is particularly important is someone asks you to wire funds to Western Union or a bank outside of Switzerland. If in doubt, please writeinterns@who.int with your query. Here is an informative article from the London Metropolitan Police:

• Click here for article: "Students advised not to pay for accommodation up front"

Please note that all applications will remain active for a period of six months. Intern applicants not offered an internship based on their initial application are encouraged to re-apply after this period.

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When you are ready to apply, please select one area within WHO.

• Director-General's Office
• Communications
• Family, Women and Children's Health
• General Management
• Health Security and Environment
• Health Systems and Services
• HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases
• Information, Evidence and Research
• Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health
• Polio, Emergencies and Country Collaboration

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The World Health Organization receives a very large number of applications each year. Please review our Frequently Asked Questions if you have questions concerning the WHO Internship Programme.
If you have additional questions, please use the email below:

interns@who.int

http://www.who.int/employment/internship/en/


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