ACADEMIC AND CONFERENCE OPPORTUNTIES:
(Faculty and Students)

SUNY Language PACT Workshop : “Building Community to Strengthen Language Learning”
Friday, April 5, 2013
The SUNY GLobal Center, 116 East 55th St, New York, NW
SUNY Global will host an all-day workshop to discuss and analyze modern language education, addressing four key issues. The workshop will provide an opportunity to continue a dialogue on fostering collaboration among and across language programs, increasing student access to language study, and making the most effective use of SUNY’s vast language offerings, faculty expertise, and technology to enhance opportunities for students. This workshop is open to all and will include presentation and facilitated discussions with expert practitioners from SUNY as well as from universities throughout the U.S. and beyond.

SAIS Global Women in Leadership Conference in Washington, DC
Friday, April 12, 2013 
Washington, DC
The John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies Global Women in Leadership Conference will be the first SAIS conference on women and leadership. The event will focus on “A New Economic Landscape: Promoting Women in Emerging Markets.” Through issue panels, leadership sessions, and networking opportunities, participants will engage with accomplished women in their fields, contribute to discussions about issues facing women globally, and gain perspectives on the skills and strategies necessary to navigate demanding work environments. 

Job Opening at Ayuda: Case Manager for survivors of human trafficking
Job Posted: February 25
Ayuda is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing direct legal, social and educational services, education and outreach to low income immigrants in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Through its offices in Takoma, DC and Falls Church, VA, Ayuda has amassed a 40 year history of providing critical services on a wide range of issues, acquiring in the process nationally recognized expertise in immigration law, domestic violence and human trafficking, among other fields. Ayuda is seeking a Case Manager to provide comprehensive case management to immigrant survivors of human trafficking at our Washington, DC location.

English Open Doors Program in Chile
The English Open Doors program was established in 2004 by the Chilean Ministry of Education to connect local children and teens with native English speakers. The program places native English-speakers in public schools throughout Chile to work with local teachers to plan activities and lead classes. There are no fees to participate and volunteers receive: a home-stay wit ha Chilean family, health insurance, TEFL training, access to an online Spanish course and a participation bonus of 60,000 CLP each month. Placements last from 5-11 months. Application details available online at www.bridgetefl.com/eod.

Global Health & Innovation Conference 2013

Saturday, April 13 - Sunday, April 14, 2013

The Global Health & Innovation Conference is the world's largest global health conference and social entrepreneurship conference. The thought-leading conference annually convenes more than 2,200 leaders, changemakers, students, and professionals from all fields of global health, international development, and social entrepreneurship.  Register during January to secure the lowest registration rate. Interested in presenting at the conference? Submit a social enterprise pitch abstract for consideration. Click here for registration or additional conference information. 

The Public Leadership Education Network: Women & International Policy Seminar  
Registration deadline: April 26, 2013
Conference: May 20-24
Washington, D.C.
Learn about American foreign policy from women who work, every day, on issues that make the news at The Public Leadership Education Network’s Women & International Policy Seminar in Washington, D.C. May 20-24. Students will explore careers in international policy during this five day interactive seminar and see what it really takes to be a leader in foreign policy. Connect with professionals in the field, visit international organizations and government agencies, and develop professional skills such as resume-writing, networking, and interviewing. See registration information at www.plen.org. Scholarships are available for outstanding students.

FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS:

FACULTY

Outreach 360 Spanish Speaking Volunteer Coordinator Needed in Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.
Openings begin: January 2013 and June 2013
Outreach360, an Arizona based nonprofit organization, has openings for native or near-native Spanish speaking volunteer leaders/ teachers to join the Outreach360 ¡OLÉ! (Outreach - Leadership - Education) program in the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua. Outreach360’s mission is to provide opportunities to children in very poor neighborhoods to grow up qualified to attend a university or obtain gainful employment - to live a life of choice. Their focus is on teaching English and Spanish literacy. 

Length of volunteer commitment is one year. Room and board, medical insurance, and round trip airfare from the United States and Canada are provided.  Openings begin in both January 2013 and June 2013.  Applicants must have a college degree, and should have native or near-native fluency in both English and Spanish. Email director@outreach360.org for more information.

Vietnam Education Foundation Fellowship & Visiting Scholar Programs
Deadline: Varies based on program and academic year. Please see website.
The Vietnam Education Foundation is pleased to announce that applications will be accepted beginning December 5 for three VEF Programs. The Fellowship Program brings Vietnamese nationals to the United States for graduate degree programs. The Visiting Scholar Program funds Vietnamese nationals to further develop their professional skills in the United States. And the U.S. Faculty Scholar Program provides grants to American professors to teach courses at Vietnamese institutions for one or two semesters.

NSF - Research Coordination Networks (RCN)
Deadlines:
Undergraduate Biology Education (UBE) and UBE Incubator Tracks – June 14, 2013
General (non-targeted) Proposals – Deadlines vary.  Refer to specific program website for submission dates.

The goal of the RCN program is to advance a field or create new directions in research or education by supporting groups of investigators to communicate and coordinate their research, training and educational activities across disciplinary, organizational, geographic and international boundaries. RCN provides opportunities to foster new collaborations, including international partnerships, and address interdisciplinary topics. Innovative ideas for implementing novel networking strategies, collaborative technologies, and development of community standards for data and meta-data are especially encouraged. RCN awards are not meant to support existing networks; nor are they meant to support the activities of established collaborations. RCN awards do not support primary research. RCN supports the means by which investigators can share information and ideas, coordinate ongoing or planned research activities, foster synthesis and new collaborations, develop community standards, and in other ways advance science and education through communication and sharing of ideas. Contact Marquette’s ORSP if you are interested in applying.

Fulbright Specialist Program: New Burma Initiative

The Fulbright Specialist Program (FSP), one of several Fulbright initiatives administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES), is looking for qualified academics and professionals in Communications and Journalism, Education, Engineering Education, Law and U.S. Studies to join the Specialist Roster of approved candidates for possible projects in Burma (Myanmar) and elsewhere around the world. The Fulbright Specialist Program, funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, is designed to provide short-term grant opportunities of 2 to 6 weeks for U.S. faculty and professionals to more than 135 countries worldwide. Project activities focus on strengthening and supporting the needs of higher education institutions overseas and do not fund research. 

STUDENTS (undergraduate & graduate)

Bridging Scholarship Program
Application Deadline: April 8, 2013
The Bridging Scholarship program will award more than 20 scholarships to American students participating in study abroad programs in Japan during the 2013-2014 academic year. Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study and attending any recognized exchange or independent program in Japan are eligible to apply. Recipients of Bridging Scholarships will receive stipends ranging from $2,500 to $4,00, depending on the length of their study abroad program in Japan. In addition, Morgan Stanley Japan will award two $7,500 scholarships to undergraduate students who will be studying abroad in Japan during the 2013-2014 academic year. Applicants must submit an essay on one of several designated public-policy topics together with an application for the Bridging Scholarship program.

Student Traveler Internship
Job Posted: March 25, 2013
Student Traveler, an online travel site for university students, is offering paid internships focusing on researching, writing, and editing for print guides to be distributed throughout California. Interns will learn about many aspects of marketing, including how to write press release and how to recruit at colleges. Interns can telecommute or meet at the offices located in Anaheim, California. The internship is 8-10 hours per week, with a two-month commitment. To apply: email eric@studenttraveler.com with 200+ words about yourself.

TransitionsAbroad.com Student Travel Writing Contest
Deadline: April 15, 2013
TransitionsAbroad.com is proud to host its 2013 Student Writing Contest. The contest is unique in covering a wide range of topics including experiential, student travel, volunteering, internships, short-term work, alternative and traditional study abroad via U.S.-based programs as well as direct enrollment in foreign institutions. Winning submission will be awarded $500. Visit the website for more information.

National Geographic Expands Young Explorers Grant Program
Deadline: Varies
Young Explorers Grants help cover field project costs for individuals ages 18 to 25 pursuing research, conservation and exploration-related projects consistent with National Geographic's grant programs. The program has expanded the Young Explorers Grant program to include more opportunities for fieldwork in 18 Northeast and Southeast Asian countries. National Geographic is accepting applications from hard-working, passionate, creative young individuals from all over the world who are interested in doing fieldwork in Brunei, Burma/Myanmar, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

Outreach 360 Spanish Speaking Volunteer Coordinator Needed in Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.
Openings begin: January 2013 and June 2013
Outreach360, an Arizona based nonprofit organization, has openings for native or near-native Spanish speaking volunteer leaders/ teachers to join the Outreach360 ¡OLÉ! (Outreach - Leadership - Education) program in the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua. Outreach360’s mission is to provide opportunities to children in very poor neighborhoods to grow up qualified to attend a university or obtain gainful employment - to live a life of choice. Their focus is on teaching English and Spanish literacy. 

Length of volunteer commitment is one year. Room and board, medical insurance, and round trip airfare from the United States and Canada are provided.  Openings begin in both January 2013 and June 2013.  Applicants must have a college degree, and should have native or near-native fluency in both English and Spanish. Email director@outreach360.org for more information.

China Study Abroad Scholarship

Application Deadline: April 30, 2013

The Chinese Government Scholarship Program was established by the Ministry of Education of China to provide scholarships to international students and scholars. Scholarships for this program fall into two categories: full scholarships and partial scholarships. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health who are enrolled full-time as undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited U.S. college or university. The China Scholarship Council (CSC) scholarships cover different durations of study at a host institution, depending on a student’s application. Applicants for the CSC shall choose their host institutions from the Chinese Higher Education Institutions listed in the Directory of Chinese Institutions. For further information about host institutions, applicants should visit the website.

Rotary Peace Fellowship Offers Full Funding for Peace Study
Deadline: July 1, 2013
The Rotary Peace Fellowship provides peace leaders with two options to pursue academic and practical training in peace and conflict resolution. Candidates can apply for either a master’s-level degree or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict studies at one of six Rotary Peace Centers.

Financial Aid Opportunities for Latin American and Caribbean Students
Deadline: rolling applications
The Rowe Fund, a student loan program of the Organization of American States (OAS), helps citizens from Latin American and Caribbean OAS member countries finance a portion of their studies or research at accredited universities in the United States by awarding interest-free loans. Prospective applicants must be accepted to, or currently studying at, an accredited U.S. university and demonstrate good academic records in addition to full-time enrollment. Applications are received and reviewed on a year-round basis. The maximum loan amount per student is $15,000.  For eligibility requirements and application forms, visit: www.oas.org/en/rowefund or www.facebook.com/rowefund. Please send any questions to: rowefund@oas.org.

Engineering Scholarship for Masters Degree - Universidad Pontificia Comillas
Deadline: varies
Universidad Pontificia Comillas in collaboration with Gestamp (a leading enterprise in the automotive business), is launching a new Master in International Industrial Project Management (MIIPM) field of Engineering or Business Administration. This program will be open to international students and includes an internship at Gestamp facilities, which are found around the world, with a foreseeable likelihood of finding a highly-qualified job after completion of the internship. Moreover, the sponsor is offering to partially or even totally finance the scholarship fees, travel and accommodation allowances.

The U.S. Department of State Pathways Internships
Deadline: varies
The U.S. Department of State is offering programs for graduate/post graduate, undergraduate and high school students. The U.S. Department of State will continue to offer both paid internships under the Pathways Internship Program, as well as unpaid opportunities under the U.S. Departments of State Student Experience Program (formerly known as Summer, Fall and Spring internships). The Pathways Internships are Civil Service opportunities located mostly in Washington, D.C., while the U.S. Department of State Student Experience Program provides the opportunity to work in U.S. Embassies throughout the world, as well as in various bureaus located in Washington, D.C. This program is designed to provide substantive experiences in a foreign affairs environment. There are 10 opportunities to choose from. Go to their website for information on each internship offered.