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Graduate Scholarships in Reproductive Health are designed to permit law graduates from Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia or Central and Eastern Europe who have an interest in human rights and women’s health in their own countries, to undertake advanced research and study in this emerging field of law.

The scholarship is designed to enable students to explore the legal and ethical issues in reproductive and sexual health, such as the multiple causes of maternal mortality; barriers to availability of and access to reproductive health services; the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS; and abusive sexual relationships. Beyond the required graduate seminar in Alternative Approaches to Legal Scholarship and the foundation course in Reproductive and Sexual Health Law, and the Health Equity and Law Clinic, course work is designed on an individual basis, subject to the approval of the Assistant Dean, Graduate Studies..

Students are encouraged to select other courses relevant to their plan of study, such as courses addressing medical law and ethics; national and international protection of human rights including women’s rights; family law issues including violence against women; feminism and the law; law and development; and law and society issues. Given the Faculty’s support of interdisciplinary approaches to legal scholarship, students holding this scholarship may also register for courses in other departments of the university including Women’s Studies and Bioethics through the Collaborative Degree Programs.

In addition to formal courses, students are encouraged to participate in workshops held at the Faculty of Law, the Joint Centre for Bioethics and the Centre for Research on Women’s Health. Some students may wish to apply for an internship related to their research for approximately 10 weeks with a relevant organization, arranged through the Faculty’s International Human Rights Program, and/or build their research skills through contributions to the Programme’s listserve and/or the Women’s Human Rights Resources website. .

The Scholarships cover tuition and incidental fees, provide a stipend of $15,000 and books. This scholarship is open to any graduate student from the targeted regions.

After completion of their Fellowship, a Fellow must return to their home country and reside there for a minimum of two years. The purpose of the two-year home residency requirement is to ensure that Fellows fulfil the objective the Fellowship programme, the international protection and promotion of reproductive and sexual rights.

For more information, email law.graduate@utoronto.ca

Introduced in the Philippines in 2004, the FLTA Program has aimed to strengthen foreign language instruction at U.S. educational institutions since 1968 by establishing a native speaker presence. The FLTA Program provides an opportunity for young, international teachers of English to refine their teaching skills, increase their English language proficiency and extend their knowledge of the cultures and customs of the United States while engaging in non-degree studies. FLTAs add an energetic and up-to-date cultural component to foreign language classes as well as to student life on U.S. campuses.
Eligibility requirements:

1. Applicants must be no younger than 23 and no older than 29 years of age at the time of application; must be Filipino citizens. The FLTA Program does not provide J-2 sponsorship for dependents.
2. Applicants must clearly demonstrate maturity, dependability, integrity and professionalism.
3. Ideally, FLTAs are outgoing and dynamic individuals with a great sense of humor.
4. Fluency in English is mandatory. A score of no less than 90 (iBT) on the TOEFL is required.
5. Candidates should possess the equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree (U.S.) with a good academic record. Master’s degrees are highly desirable by many institutions.
6. Teaching experience is preferred. English teachers are eligible, except those from Metro Manila.

Required Documents:

1. Completed online application
2. Official or certified transcript of records from all colleges/universities attended
3. Certified true copy of diploma (not original)
4. Three letters of reference (forms are found on the online application)
5. Supplemental forms
6. TOEFL score report (if you have already taken the TOEFL)

All interested applicants are required to complete the online application found on https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/flta. All other required documents should be received at the PAEF office no later than December 12, 2008.

Application period for the 2008-2009 Fulbright FLTA Program is from September 22 to December 12, 2008.

Grantees are expected to begin their program in the U.S. in August of 2009.

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and the Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF) announce the opening of the competition for the 2009-2010 Philippine Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD). Now on its second year in the Philippines, this program targets outstanding students from non-elite, underrepresented sectors in society who are in their first, second or third year in college to do one semester or one academic year of study in an accredited higher educational institution in the U.S.

Eligibility Requirements:
1. Philippine citizenship
2. English proficiency
3. Currently enrolled in a 4-year bachelor’s degree program. First year, second year or third year college students can apply.
4. Outstanding undergraduate record
5. Strong motivation and leadership skills
6. Successful applicants must be prepared to return to the Philippines upon completion of their non-degree study program.
Individuals holding dual citizenship, are permanent residents, and/or are presently studying in the US are not eligible.

A complete application consists of the following:
1. Completed, signed Global Undergraduate Exchange Program application form
2. Personal statement in English, 350-500 words, typed
3. Official transcripts of records (for years of university study; high school transcript for first year college applicants)
4. Three (3) letters of recommendation from teachers/professors. One letter must be from the applicant’s high school.
5. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), minimum 450 (or 133 on CBT TOEFL) – if available.
6. Two (2) passport-size photos

For more information, go to www.paef.org.ph

The winter school is intended for PhD students and young scholars interested in multilevel modelling family of techniques. The
school will be limited to 30 participants: 20 participants from the IntUne Consortium and 10 participants that are not involved in the IntUne research, but interested in the topic of the school.

The winter school is hosted by the Department of Political Science, University Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona. Tuition and accommodation costs will be covered for all participants. Travel expenses will be reimbursed up to 250€ for the IntUne researchers only, while the external participants will have to provide for their own travel expenses.

The Winter School “Multilevel Modelling in Political Science” wants to offer a practical introduction to issues related to Multilevel Modelling, an increasingly used family of techniques whose application can be quite diverse and complex. For this reason, the Winter School would like to cover, in practical and problem-solving ways, several issues that are relevant when using these techniques, such as OLS and Multilevel models; Interaction, lack of degrees of freedom, time and space in HLM; HLM in nonlinear models; and the available software programmes. At the same time, the school aims to socialize and motivate young researchers to work together in an interdisciplinary environment, paying attention to both the theoretical and empirical dimensions of the work in these fields.

The Winter School will assume participants have a working knowledge of OLS and its assumptions and are familiar with non linear
models (probit, logit, tobit, etc.).

The application should include a Curriculum Vitae, a brief motivation letter, one reference letter directly sent by referees and the
application form. You may download the application form here. Please submit applications by email to Angela Movileanu at movileanu@unisi.it.

The deadline for submission is 15 November 2008. The successful applicants will be notified by 15 December 2008.

The IHRTP is intended for human rights workers and educators from non-governmental organizations, National Human Rights Institutions, government bodies and educational institutions. The goal of the IHRTP is to strengthen the capacity of human rights organizations to undertake human rights education efforts aimed at building a global culture of human rights. The curriculum is based on principles of adult experiential learning in which participants and facilitators engage in a process of mutual teaching and learning. The Program Information provides a detailed description of the Program.

Equitas received more than 800 applications for the 2008 IHRTP and it is therefore unlikely that there will be enough spaces for all of the qualified candidates. The selection process and participant profile Equitas is looking for are described in the documents below. The Equitas Selection Committee gives priority to the organisations best able to demonstrate their commitment and effectiveness in relation to human rights promotion and education. Consideration is also given to overall gender balance, geographic representation and the availability of bursaries.

The training will be held from June 13 to July 3, 2009 in Montreal, Canada. Find the application materials here.

For comments or questions, please do not hesitate to email ihrtp-pifdh@equitas.org

Equitas
Centre international d’éducation aux droits humains /
International Centre for Human Rights Education
666 Sherbrooke ouest, Bureau 1100
Montréal, QC, Canada H3A 1E7
Tel: +1.514.954.0382; Fax: +1.514.954.0659
www.equitas.org

Dignity International welcomes development actors from grassroots, national and international development NGOs that are beginning to integrate human rights in their development work to participate in the learning programme scheduled tol be held in Sao Paolo, Brazil from November 30, 2008 to December 11, 2008.

Applicants should be in key positions within their organisations and with solid experience and responsibility in a range of areas, including programming, community organizing, advocacy and campaigning. Priority will be given to potential “multipliers”. All applicants must be committed to attend the full duration of the programme and be able to work and communicate in English.

20-25 participants who meet the above criteria will be chosen to participate. Programme organisers will take into account
gender, and geographical balance as well as representation from diverse social backgrounds, diverse disciplines and covering a range of development issues (education, food sovereignty, HIV/AIDS, etc). Dignity also reserves the right to invite some participants to the programme.

The programme is a residential one. Selected participants are expected to arrive in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Saturday 29/Sunday 30 November and depart on Thursday 11 December 2008.

All selected participants are requested to cover their own travel, board, lodging and other incidental expenses.

Participation Costs - The organisers will charge a participation fee of 1000 Euros. This amount will be paid to the organisers
at the start of the programme. This amount will cover programme materials, hotel accommodation for 10 days, all meals and coffee breaks during the programme dates and programme related local transport. The amount does not cover incidental expenses (phone, laundry etc).

Limited scholarships will be available for those with no alternative financial means to participate especially
those from developing countries or from grassroots development organisations.

Scholarships may be in any of the following categories:

Category A: Participation Cost Waiver (to waive the participation cost of 1000 Euros)

Category B: Full scholarship – Participation Cost waiver + 80% of the cheapest available economy class plane ticket

To apply, applicants must complete the application form and send it to Dignity International with a valid signature and a stamp from your organisation, community or group in support of your application.

For more information, go to www.dignityinternational.org

The Salzburg Global Seminar is pleased to announce that it has received a generous grant from the European Commission to bring 20 qualified nominees from citizens of China, India, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam who are working in fields related to this session at universities, research institutes, and NGOs. Session 459, The Global Energy Fulcrum: Asian Development and International Response, will take place from November 30 to December 1, 2008, in Salzburg, Austria. Twenty scholarships will be awarded in all under this grant. The deadline for application is October 1, 2008.

The nominees will be asked to provide a 1-2 page statement explaining their work, research or professional interests, and they should also include an updated CV with their address, current position and affiliation, and citizenship.

This is a highly selective and competitive process, and final selections will be made by the Salzburg Global Seminar and will include such considerations as profession and gender as well as an overall assessment of the value to the individual and to the Seminar.

Seminars are convened at Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg, Austria (Europe) and bring together emerging and established leaders from around the world to debate critical global issues and propose possible solutions.

For further information on this program, please contact Ingrid Wolf-Hattinger at: ihattinger@Salzburg Global.org.

The Friedrich Naumann Foundation’s International Academy for Leadership (IAF) Alumni Group brings to the Philippines the IAF’s popular training workshops held in Europe for liberal political leaders. The Alumni Group invites government officials and their staff to join its second IAF replication seminar in Naga City, Camarines Sur from 07- 10 October 2008.

Entitled “New Public Management, Lean State, Lean Government?” the seminar will explore how to run governments more efficiently and effectively at the least cost possible. It will also address the applicability of private-sector management practices in government administration. A special focus will be on constituents as key stakeholders. The seminar will feature Naga City Mayor Jesse Robredo and Isabela Governor Grace Padaca as two of the key speakers.

Please send letters of intents and short CVs to: application@ fnst.org.

The deadline for submission of applications is Sunday, 21 September. The Foundation shall cover seminar-related expenses of accepted participants.

Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Liberty
Philippine Office
7B Amorsolo Street, San Lorenzo Village, 1223 Makati City
Tel.: +63.2.840-3728/ 29
Fax: +63.2.810-3189
liberal@fnst. org

The UNEP Eco-Peace Leadership Center is pleased to announce the 3rd Eco-Peace Leadership Program, a year long education and training program undertaken through an on/off line learning process. The programme is open to young leaders eager to find solutions to the environmental problems in their region. It focuses on seven issues: Peace and Cooperation, Urban Ecology Environment, Water and Dam, Desertification and Forest, Local Community Revival, Environment and Culture and Renewable Energy.

SUPPORT
Study support is $2,000, in addition to meals, accommodation and air travel to Korea.

REQUIREMENTS
Interested applicants must submit an application form, a study/research plan, budget plan, resume/CV, recommendation letters, evidence of English proficiency, certificate and academic transcript, introduction of the applicant’s organization, its activities, objectives and goals.

All application materials should be sent by email to eplc2006@hanmail.net or addressed to

Ms. Jung In Seo
eplc2006@hanmail.net
Room #111, College of Forest Sciences 1st building,
Kangwon National University,
Hyojadong Chuncheon, Gangwondo, Republic of Korea
Tel : +82-33-257-7129
Fax : +82-33-257-7130
Mobile : +82-10-3239-2079