SustainUS Fellowship Opportunity: Apply by Nov 30

SustainUS is offering emerging young leaders an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and get their ideas off the ground to enable a more economically, environmentally, and socially just future. The Lead Now Fellowship is a new youth-led fellowship program to support people age 13-26. 

Fellows will be awarded $1,000 and provided with trainings, mentorship, and opportunities to help them make their project ideas take off. Projects might range from innovative community initiatives to statewide campaigns to projects with an international reach.

For over a decade SustainUS has worked to empower other young people to advance sustainable development and during this time we have seen first-hand the remarkable impact that young people can have when they stop waiting for others to blaze a trail and start building their own initiatives and leading the way. The Lead Now Fellowship will draw on SustainUS's network and experience working at international negotiations on climate change, sustainable development, and more to support fellows in realizing their ideas for enabling a sustainable future.

Find out more and apply before November 30th at: http://sustainus.org/leadnow/apply

Undergraduate Fellowships from the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Applications for the Leonard M. Rieser Undergraduate Fellowships, offered by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, are due March 15, 2012. Rieser Fellowships provide the successful undergraduate applicants with a one-time award of up to $4,000 to pursue projects that explore issues at the intersection of science, global security, and public policy, focusing on a significant aspect of nuclear security, climate stabilization, or biotechnology. Click here for additional details and the online application form. Any undergraduate student studying at a U.S. college or university is eligible to apply. The 2012 deadline is March 15. The Rieser Committee’s decision will be announced online no later than April 15, following notification of all applicants. In addition to the monetary award, each Rieser Fellow will be eligible to submit his or her fellowship project results to be considered for publication on the Bulletin’s website or for use in a Bulletin program. Rieser Fellows and alumni will also be eligible to participate in the Bulletin’s annual Doomsday Clock Symposium each January. Leonard M. Rieser (1922–1998) was an outstanding physicist, professor, mentor, and vocal advocate for the peaceful resolution of conflict. Through the Leonard M. Rieser Fellowships in Science, Global Security, and Public Policy the Bulletin honors his belief in the ability of the next generation to play a critical role in finding solutions to persistent global problems.

EPA Fellowships for Undergraduates

Fall 2012 EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships For Undergraduate Environmental Study

http://www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2012/2012_gro_undergrad.html

"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships program, is offering Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) undergraduate fellowships for bachelor level students in environmental fields of study. The deadline for receipt of applications is December 12, 2011 4:00 PM ET for receipt of paper applications, and December 12, 2011, at 11:59:59 PM ET for submittal of electronic applications to Grants.gov. Subject to availability of funding, and other applicable considerations, the Agency plans to award approximately 40 new fellowships by July 30, 2012. Eligible students will receive support for their junior and senior years of undergraduate study and for an internship at an EPA facility during the summer of their junior year. The fellowship provides up to $19,700 per academic year of support and $9,500 of support for a three-month summer internship."

Gloria Barron Scholarship

Applications for the 2011 scholarship are now being accepted.

Deadline: March 31, 2011

The Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship is available to qualified graduate students. It is created in honor of Gloria Barron, dedicated educator and tireless advocate for wilderness protection, and administered by The Wilderness Society, a leading conservation organization based in Washington, D.C. We award a $10,000 scholarship to a graduate student for the coming academic year to support research and preparation of a paper on an aspect of wilderness. We strongly encourage proposals relating to climate change, as well as other topics regarding wilderness conservation.

Additional funding will be provided to pay travel expenses for the recipient to work with staff members of The Wilderness Society on this project. The Wilderness Society wishes to encourage the publication of this work in an academic journal or other appropriate medium and has additional funds to help cover expenses of publishing and publicizing the final paper.

The scholarship seeks to encourage individuals who have the potential to make a significant positive difference in the long term protection of wilderness in North America. In the past, individuals like Aldo Leopold and Rachel Carson have made that kind of lasting difference. They possessed all the skills needed to excel in their respective professions, but they also possessed something more: the courage and the vision to think afresh about how and why to protect our wild lands and the ability to communicate those ideas effectively to others.

Read more about the scholarship. [1]
Read about past scholarship recipients. [2]

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Application Procedures and Guidelines

1. Eligibility Requirements for Scholarship Applications

Graduate students meeting the eligibility requirements noted below may apply directly to The Wilderness Society. If you are an applicant, please make sure you meet all of the scholarship eligibility requirements and follow the application procedures below.

Applicants for the Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship must:

• be enrolled in an accredited graduate institution in North America;
  
• have strong academic qualifications;
  
• have academic and/or career goals focused on making a significant positive difference in the long-term protection of wilderness in North America. Graduate students in natural resources management, law or policy programs are strongly encouraged to apply.

2. Application Procedure

All students applying for the Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship must submit the following materials for an application to be considered complete:

• A two-page double-spaced cover letter. The letter must offer insights into the personal motivations of the applicant as well as how wilderness has influenced your life. If, in the course of this essay, you could give us some understanding of your strengths and weaknesses, this would also be helpful.
  
• A 3-5 page double-spaced proposal. The proposal must include a description of the proposed work and a timeline for completion of a paper within 24 months. The 5-page proposal limit does not include your list of references/citations. See Research Topics for guidelines.
  
• A current résumé or curriculum vitae.
  
• Two letters of recommendation describing the applicant's ability to meet the objectives of the scholarship and proposed work. The letters can be included with the rest of the application materials or recommenders can e-mail them directly to barron_scholarship@tws.org [3].
  
• Scanned undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official or unofficial).

All application materials must be submitted to Barron_scholarship@tws.org [4] no later than 5:00 pm Eastern, March 31. Faxes or mail applications are not acceptable.

3. Research Topics

The research paper should address an aspect of the establishment, protection, or management of wilderness. The applicant may choose to discuss a subject relevant to current programs of The Wilderness Society. It may apply to a particular landscape or it may address issues broadly. The following themes are suggested research topics:

• Restoration of the health and function of wilderness. For example: what is "good" ecological restoration?; what is the proper scale and at what point can a system be considered restored?
  
• Reserve design in the context of ecosystem management. Research into the role of reserves in the conservation of ecosystem integrity and/or the effect of climate change scenarios on reserve design would fall under this heading.
  
• Management impacts on wildland ecosystems. Question like how do roads affect ecosystem function and what roles should roadless areas play in protecting ecosystem integrity, what are the ecological and social impacts of grazing in wildland ecosystems, and what can be done to protect wildland ecosystems from biological invasion are examples.
  
• Valuing wildlands. Topics include how wildland protection contributes to rural economic health and the design of policies and programs to help rural communities leverage the economic value of protecting wildland ecosystems.
  
• Connecting people to wildlands. The contributions of wilderness to public health and well-being, particularly for residents of metropolitan areas, are possible topics under this heading.
  
• Impacts of climate change. Potential research questions include: what are the terrestrial and aquatic impacts of climate change on wilderness areas and wilderness resources; what is the relationship between wildland fire, carbon emissions/sequestration, and climate change; what are the economic effects of climate change on wildland ecosystem services such as water quality and quantity; and what are the implications of climate change for wilderness management?

Important: Research proposals related to climate change are strongly encouraged.

4. Scholarship Requirements

Scholarship Payments: The scholarship is paid in two installments, the first in August for $7,000 and the second in February for the remaining $3,000. The recipient may be liable for income tax on the scholarship. Please consult with your tax advisor on the proper treatment of the award.

Additional funding will be provided to pay travel expenses for the recipient to work with staff members of The Wilderness Society on this project. The Society wishes to encourage the publication of this work in an academic journal or other appropriate medium and has additional funds to help cover expenses of publishing and publicizing the final paper.

Progress and Final Reports

The recipients are required to submit a paper describing the findings of their research project within 24 months of receiving the award. In order to receive the second payment, the recipient must send a letter summarizing the status of his/her project and the expected completion date in January or February.

5. Other information

For more information, please contact Christine Soliva [3].

When and Where to Apply

Application Deadline:
March 31 at 5:00 pm Eastern

Fellowship Payment Dates:
August
February

Contact for further information:
Christine Soliva [3], Research Project Coordinator
No phone calls please.

Applications must be emailed to:
Christine Soliva
Research Project Coordinator
Ecology and Economics Research Department
The Wilderness Society
Barron_scholarship@tws.org [3]

Fax or mail applications are not accepted.

The Wilderness Society does not discriminate on any basis including race, color, age, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or provincial law.

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Kinship Conservation Fellowship

Applications have just opened for the 2011 Kinship Conservation Fellowships. As a Kinship faculty member, I encourage you to recommend this program to grantees and colleagues interested in applying market-based tools for conservation, and in developing skills in leadership, finance and business management. More information is available at this link.

http://www.kinshipfellows.org/go.php?id=1

The Kinship fellowship is a month-long in-residence program at Western Washington University (June 28-July 29, 2011). Eighteen Fellows are selected each year and become part of a global Fellows community now numbering 154 Fellows in 40 countries. The Fellowship includes a $6,000 stipend award; lodging is also provided. Online applications must be submitted by 24 January 2011.

Grants for environmental justice study in China

The China Environment Forum and the Vermont Law School (VLS) have been awarded a federal grant to support a U.S.-China exchange program for young professionals working on environmental justice issues. Attached are the application forms in both Chinese and English.

Funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State, the educational and cultural exchange will provide leadership training opportunities to 18 Chinese and American women and men, particularly members of minority groups, who are active in environmental justice efforts. Participants in the program will jointly examine the environmental burdens, including climate change impacts, on minority communities and low-income populations in the U.S. and China and will be mentored in designing projects to advance environmental justice for those communities.

This U.S.-China exchange program aims to cultivate leadership among young environmental professionals and to provide them with opportunities to gain insights into legal tools, policies, and activism that can assist vulnerable communities in addressing environmental challenges. The participants in the program will attend a series of roundtables, study tours, and hands-on internships in both the U.S. and China. They will examine the issues of environmental justice and climate change through a comparative and collaborative approach and will participate in experiential learning exercises to build mutual approaches to the issues.

To deepen the collaboration, the exchange will include short internships at environmental justice organizations in each country—potentially at the organizations from which the 18 participants originate. The participants will spend a total of six weeks together in the United States and China. The first three weeks will include activities in Vermont; Washington, D.C.; and a one-week internship at an environmental organization in the United States. In China they will be carrying out activities in Beijing, Yichang, and Guangzhou. Participants’ expenses for international travel and domestic travel within U.S. and China, accommodation, meals, and visa will be covered by the program.

The English Version can be found here:

http://www.wilsoncenter.org/topics/docs/ECA%20fellowship%20application%20letter.pdf
The Chinese version can be found here:
http://www.wilsoncenter.org/topics/docs/ECA%20fellowship%20App%20in%20Chinese.pdf

Please direct all questions to: Ms. Jingjing Liu at aliu@vermontlaw.edu or at 802-831-1276.

YouthActionNet Global Fellowship Program: Deadline April 15, 2009

Call for Applications, YouthActionNet Global Fellowship Program (Open to Social Entrepreneurs, 18-29 worldwide)

YouthActionNet Global Fellowship Program
Each year, YouthActionNet® selects 20 young social entrepreneurs to participate in its Global Fellowship Program. These accomplished young leaders are distinguished by their records for success in achieving positive change in their communities, by their innovative approaches, and by their ability to mobilize their peers and community members in support of their social change visions. Eligibility requirements include:

* Open to all young people, ages 18-29 as of November 1st, 2009
* Applicants must be the founder/co-founder of an existing organization, or a project within an organization, with a demonstrated one year track record of leading societal change
* Proficiency in English is required; applications must be submitted in English
* Applicants must attend the full retreat, November 1-8, 2009 (all expenses paid)

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

A program of the International Youth Foundation, YouthActionNet® seeks to develop a new generation of socially conscious global citizens who create positive change in their communities, their countries, and the world. Each year, 20 exceptional young social entrepreneurs are selected as YouthActionNet® Global Fellows following a competitive application process. Supported by Nokia, the yearlong Global Fellowship includes:

Skill-building:
• A seven-day leadership retreat for twenty selected Fellows which offers dynamic peer-to-peer learning, collaboration, and sharing among young visionaries
• Focus on the personal growth and leadership abilities of Fellows, in addition to providing instruction in specific skills required to manage innovative, world-changing organizations
• Year-round learning opportunities based on Fellows' individual needs and the six dimensions of leadership highlighted in the YouthActionNet® Global Curriculum: Personal, Visionary, Political, Collaborative, Organizational, and Societal.

Networking and Resources:
• Networking with international and national aid agencies, NGOs, and corporate partners
• Access to potential resources to support Fellows and their projects, including volunteers, mentors, and grant opportunities
• Peer-to-peer networking throughout the year

Advocacy:
• Training in areas such as communications planning, media outreach, message development, presentation skills, and innovative uses of new media technologies
• Access to global advocacy platforms and media coverage

Eligibility

• Open to all young people, ages 18-29 as of November 1st, 2009
• Applicants must be the founder/co-founder of an existing organization, or a project within an organization, with a demonstrated one year track record of leading societal change
• Proficiency in English is required; applications must be submitted in English
• Applicants must attend the full retreat, November 1-8, 2009 (all expenses paid)

Applications will be accepted through April 15, 2009 at http://www.youthactionnet.org/index.php?fuse=aboutfellowship

Compton Foundation Fellowship for students from Africa/Lat Am: Deadline Feb. 16, 2009

This fellowship is an opportunity for developing country students interested in linkages between social and environmental issues to obtain field work support

Since 2001 the Compton Foundation and the Population Reference Bureau (PRB) have collaborated to increase the capacity of outstanding graduate students from sub- Saharan Africa and Latin America to affect policy and/or improve the effectiveness of population, family planning, and reproductive health programs in the developing world.

In the spirit of this collaboration and to fulfill its objectives, the Compton Foundation is making available Fellowships through PRB for capstone/internship work and dissertation research on topics that examine the interactions linking family planning/reproductive health/population dynamics with environmental and/or human security issues.
This Fellowship provides highly motivated individuals with a unique opportunity to explore these very important interactions. Fellowship recipients must also be committed to returning to their country or region of origin to apply the skills and education they acquired and make substantial contributions to the field.

The Compton Fellowship program also aims to maintain a community of Fellows over time that encourages research- based linkages among these fields.


Eligibility

Students from sub- Saharan Africa and Latin America who are currently enrolled full- time in Ph.D. or Master programs in academic institutions in the United States and Canada are eligible to apply. Applications are especially sought from students in the fields of family planning, reproductive health, and population dynamics interested in exploring the interconnections that exist with environmental/sustainability and/or human security issues.


Those in Master- degree programs need to be in second- year or advanced programs which require their graduates to engage in a capstone/internship experience.


For Ph.D. students, the Fellowships are for advanced students who have an approved research proposal and who are seeking support for field research to be carried out in a developing country (it does not need to be the same country as the applicant's country of origin, but it is strongly encouraged that the country that is the focus of research be in sub- Saharan Africa or Latin America). This field work should contribute directly to completing their dissertation.

Students need to demonstrate the capability to express themselves without problem in English.


Fellowship Award

For 2009, the Compton Foundation/PRB International Fellowship will award up to 2 Master and up to 4 Ph.D. level fellowships.


The Master's level Fellowship recipients will be awarded up to $10,000 each, normally limited to a period of one year.

The Ph.D. Fellowships will be awarded in the amounts of up to $20,000 each, normally limited to a period of one year.


Selected Fellows will become part of the community of Compton/PRB supported professionals, including the Fellows' participation at a three- day meeting in September, and becoming involved in an electronic network of past and current Fellows.


Application Requirements

The deadline has been extended to Feb. 16,2009. Please submit the following:

Cover letter explaining your interest in the Fellowship.

Application form (click here to download).

Curriculum vitae with full list of educational and other professional activities.

Abstract of master's capstone/internship or dissertation topic (250- 300 words maximum) that clearly shows how the work/research explores the interactions linking family planning/reproductive health/population dynamics and environmental and/or human security issues. Please provide a brief rationale demonstrating how your capstone/internship or research will contribute to the Fellowship program's objectives and summarize expected outcomes.

A copy of your transcripts.

Budget for use of the Fellowship award with necessary supporting documentation (e.g., if there is travel involved please submit a sample itinerary that shows cost).

For Master's capstone/internship please provide a letter of acceptance from the organization where the capstone/internship will take place.

For Ph.D.s, please provide proof of an approved research proposal.

Two letters of recommendation: one from your academic adviser and one from another faculty member.


It is preferable that all application materials be submitted electronically to Sara Adkins- Blanch at sadkinsblanch@verizon.net. The letters of recommendation should be e- mailed directly from the person making the recommendation to Ms. Adkins- Blanch.


If you need to submit materials in hard copy, please send them to:

Jennay Ghowrwal
Population Reference Bureau
1875 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 520
Washington, DC 20009
Telephone: 202- 483- 1100
Fax: 202- 328- 3937

For further information about the Compton Foundation, Inc., or PRB, please visit their respective websites at www.comptonfoundation.org and www.prb.org.

UNA-NCA Graduate Fellows Program Fall 2009: Deadline Feb. 26, 2009

UNA-NCA Graduate Fellows Program Fall 2009

Applications are due by 5pm, February 26, 2009

Background

The United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA/NCA) provides an opportunity for Washington area graduate students interested in international affairs, development, trade, finance, and related disciplines to explore the field of international organizations. The Fellows Program offers participants the chance to build strong professional and academic skills through relevant internship experiences and a series of 8-10 seminars on global issues and the United Nations.

Since it was initiated in 1991 by officials of the UNA/NCA, who wanted to bring together the resources of the organization and the 15 members of the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area, the program has involved over 500 students and 40 international organizations. The UNA/NCA’s access to the United Nations system of agencies and diverse range of professional relationships has helped make this program the most successful such UNA program in the country.

Seminars

UNA/NCA Fellows are required to attend the series of seminars. The seminars will be on the challenges and opportunities facing the UN system and will cover many topics of contemporary importance. Prominent experts and officials will be included as guest speakers. Past seminars have featured notable experts such as: Dr. William Durch, former Project Director of the UN Panel on UN Peace Operations; Salih Booker, Executive Director, Global Rights; Dr. Desmond Birmingham, Head, Fast Track Initiative Secretariat, World Bank; Frank Vogl, founder, Transparency International; and Diana Wells, Co-President, Ashoka.

The seminar is co-directed by Robert J. Berg and Richard J. Ponzio. After a career in international development, Mr. Berg was Senior Advisor to the UN Economic Commission for Africa, the World Education Forum (consisting of the world’s education ministers), the World Summit for Children (the first summit on development), and he initiated and co-authored the first UN system-wide initiative (the second being the Millennium Development Goals). He is currently Senior Advisor to the World Federation of United Nations Associations, and is a member of the UN Expert Panel on the economic and governance implications of climate change. Mr. Ponzio was most recently a Senior Policy Analyst at the UN Peacebuilding Support Office within the Executive Office of the Secretary General. He has served in a number of hot spots for the UN, including Afghanistan, Kosovo, Solomon Islands, and Sierra Leone. He has also served in the UN’s most influential think tank, the UNDP’s Human Development Report Office. He received his Ph.D from Oxford University and has published extensively, including co-authoring a recent Oxford University Press volume on famed economist Mahbub ul Haq, featuring a forward by Amartya Sen. Both Berg and Ponzio have published in Global Governance, the journal of the Academic Council of the United Nations.

Each seminar will start at 12:00 p.m., last for 2 hours and will be held on Tuesdays. Preparatory readings for each seminar will be assigned. Seminars will be held at the George Washington University’s Elliott School (1957 E Street, NW) in a seminar room to be assigned. UNA/NCA staff must be informed beforehand of an absence. Seminar dates will be announced during the summer break and will begin in September 2009.

Components of the UNA/NCA Fellows Program

* An 8-or-10 session seminar program focusing on pertinent current issues facing the United Nations System, including reform challenges, and featuring leading figures working on those issues;
* A substantive work experience of up to 20 hours per week in the Washington area office of an international organization. Developing networking skills among the Fellows through discussions of their internship experiences;
* The opportunity to earn academic credits from certain universities. (applicant responsible for exploring this option with faculty advisor at his/her university)

Eligibility

UNA/NCA Fellows are registered graduate students in the Fall 2009 semester at one of the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area studying international affairs, trade, development, or a related discipline. The 15 Consortium Schools are:

* American University
* Catholic University of America
* Gallaudet University
* Georgetown University
* George Mason University
* The George Washington University
* Howard University
* Johns Hopkins University / SAIS
* Marymount University
* National Defense University
* National Defense Intelligence College
* Southeastern University
* Trinity College
* University of the District of Columbia
* University of Maryland, College Park

Internship Requirement

UNA Fellows are required to obtain an internship at an international organization during the semester in which they participate in the program. Such internships usually run up to 20 hours per week. Over the years, Fellows have interned in a large number of organizations in the Washington area and have participated in a wide range of substantive analyses, programs and initiatives. Such organizations include official agencies, NGOs, think tanks and private firms. Given the market options for such organizations, almost all of these internships are unpaid, alas.

UNA/NCA, where possible, will assist Fellows to obtain an appropriate and challenging internship, using personal and UNA contacts. But, in practical terms, the initiative of the Fellow is essential to identify and obtain an internship as hiring organizations make their own determinations based upon interviews and the personal backgrounds of those seeking internships. Nonetheless, the help of UNA/NCA Board members at times has been very useful in this process.

In the program, one of the opportunities is that Fellows can exchange information about internship experiences with a set of other outstanding graduate students from a number of other academic institutions.

Certificate of Accomplishment

Those who complete the program by participating in the seminar series and completing their internships will be awarded a Certificate by the UNA/NCA.

Submission of Application

Applications are welcome from graduate students in good standing from any of the Consortium Universities who will be in these graduate programs during the Fall semester. The application has five parts, listed below:

1. the two-page application (please see attached)
2. an essay (250-300 words) discussing the applicant’s 5-year career plan
3. a copy of the applicant’s unofficial graduate transcript
4. one letter of recommendation
5. an updated resume

Completed applications must be submitted by 5 p.m., Thursday February 26, 2009
by email to Robert J. Berg, Director, UNA Graduate Fellows Program, BobBerg500@cs.com; and Scott Permar, Recruitment Coordinator, s.permar@gmail.com

Selection Process/Timetable

Final decisions for Fall 2009 UNA/NCA Fellows likely will be completed within two weeks of the application deadline. The selection will be based upon the application and, for those under final consideration, a personal interview with a member of the UNA/NCA Fellows Board. Instructions for scheduling this interview will be available when each Fellow is contacted.

United Nations Association of the National Capital Area
2000 P Street NW, Suite 630
Washington, DC 20036
Phone (202)223-6092 ¨ Fax (202)223-6096
unanca@unanca.org

For Further Information Contact:

Bob Berg, Director, UNA/NCA Graduate Fellows Program, (bobberg500@cs.com) or Abi Pereira, Education Chair, UNA/NCA, (abipere@aol.com)

US State Department Fellowship

The fellowship will help fund a proposal designed by the applicant to conduct brief work in a foreign country related to the mandate of UNESCO – using education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, culture, and/or communication and information to build strong ties among nations. The fellowship is intended for American college/university students who express an interest in international collaboration but as of yet had not been afforded many opportunities to travel abroad. The length of time for the travel is expected to be between 4 and 6 weeks and should include interaction with individuals from other nations. During his/her travel, the recipient should be willing to participate in public diplomacy events arranged with the pertinent U.S. State Department Consulate, Mission, and/or Embassy. Following the travel, the recipient agrees to submit a report describing experiences and analyzing objectives achieved; share his/her experiences with others; and be available to make a presentation at the Annual Meeting of the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO.

Funding:
Funding for this fellowship has generously come from a private donation. Future distributions of the fellowship may rely on further donations to the Department of State.

Eligibility:

* Must be a U.S. Citizen eligible for foreign travel
* Must be at least 18 years old and not older than 25 at the time of application
* Must be currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university in the United States

The Application Package:
All material must be submitted electronically to the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO Executive Secretariat (DCUNESCO (at)state.gov) by March 1, 2009 (5:00pm EST).

* Completed Application Coversheet (form DS-7646)
* One page summary of project, including items that help provide a concise, clear understanding of proposal, such as:
o Goal/Objectives/Outcomes
o Timeline
o Budget, funding and plan for supplementary funding should it be needed to complete objectives
o Methodology for monitoring/evaluating success
o Action plan/ideas for follow-on activities, public diplomacy
o Any relevant resources or photos
* Essay (up to 500 words, double spaced) stating interest in being considered for the award
* Current résumé
* One page letter of recommendation
* Availability should you be called for an interview

Fellowship By-laws
Download current U.S. National Commission for UNESCO Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship by-laws

Selection:

Only applications complete at the time of the deadline will be considered. A subcommittee of the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO, which, beginning in 2009, shall include a personal representative of Mrs. Laura W. Bush, will conduct an initial review of applications, conduct phone interviews as needed, and provide recommendations to the entire Commission. The Commission will then recommend the top candidate and up to three alternates to the U.S. government (via the Executive Secretariat of the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO within the Office of UNESCO Affairs at the Department of State). The Executive Director of the National Commission in the Office of UNESCO Affairs will determine the final recipient(s). The number of recipients and exact amount of money awarded will depend on the quality of applications and the funds available and may vary from year to year. The award(s) are expected to be $2,500.

Evaluation Criteria:

* Originality and feasibility of proposal
* Quality of essay
* Apparent dedication to bridging nations, enlarging freedoms, and promoting democracy through one or more of UNESCO’s fields of competence
* Performance during interview, if applicable


Spring/Summer 2009 Application Cycle: For applicants who will conduct their work from the period between May and August 2009:

* January 15 - U.S. National Commission for UNESCO opens call for applications.
* March 2, 5 p.m. EST - Deadline for proposals to be received by U.S. National Commission for UNESCO.
* Week of March 16 - Subcommittee meeting to produce initial top candidates and conduct phone interviews, as needed.
* Week of March 23 - Closed Federal Advisory Committee Act call to determine recommendations of final top candidate and alternates.
* By April 1 - Announcement of recipient(s) by Executive Director of U.S. National Commission for UNESCO or U.S. State Department representative
* By November 20, 2009 - Recipient(s) provides summary report of experiences.

For applicants who will conduct their work in Winter/Fall 2010, a mid-summertime call for applications will take place and deadline will be set.

http://www.state.gov/p/io/unesco/c25426.htm

Job/Fellowship with the Inter-American Development Bank

Research Fellow Description

Background:
The Bank is implementing the “Sustainability Initiative” which seeks to establish the foundations for implementing the new Environment and Safeguards Compliance Policy and Management’s commitment to the Blue Ribbon Panel Recommendations. This includes improving the Bank’s in-house sustainability efforts. To that end in 2007 the Bank launched the Greening of the Bank initiative which includes a series of activities to make the IDB a more environmentally responsible steward and to encourage staff to play an active role in greening both at work and at home. More specifically the initiative includes actions to calculate, reduce and offset the IDB’s carbon footprint and looking at more sustainable commuting options for IDB staff, as well as encouraging reducing Bank-wide mission travel.

Education:

o Master’s Degree or equivalent with emphasis on development issues, ideally with a focus on environmental sustainability, or practical experience implementing greening programs in a facilities management environment.

Experience:

o A minimum of two years work experience working in an environmental/sustainability field;
o Understanding of sustainability and corporate social responsibility issues facing large organizations;
o Understanding/ experience of implementing greening programs;
o Understanding/ experience of implementing carbon neutral strategies;
o Knowledge of Greenhouse Gas Protocol or comparable GHG management methodologies, calculations and emission factors;
o Excellent organizational skills;
o Experience collecting data and collating in Excel format;
o Ability to work independently and resourcefully to meet multiple work demands, while adjusting to shifting priorities;
o Communication skills - comfortable talking to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders;
o Ability to work under pressure in a multitasking environment, acting with a sense of urgency to meet the objectives;
o Enthusiasm, energy, creativity and initiative.

Languages:

o Full proficiency in Spanish and English.

Activities:

Carbon Neutral /Footprint Activities

o Technical development, coordination of and improvements to the Bank wide Greenhouse Gas Inventory and GHG Inventory Management Plan, based on the technical support and guidance of the EPA’s Climate Leaders program.
o Liaison with relevant divisions and departments at HQ to institutionalize the process of collecting, calculating, and maintaining a high-quality inventory; developing a strategy to and coordinating the adoption of an aggressive corporate-wide GHG emission reduction goal to be achieved by the Bank over the next 5 to 10 years.
o Liaison with country offices piloting greening initiatives to identify opportunities to implement new measures to reduce their “footprint”;

Coordination of Greening the Bank program:

· Implementation of the Banks Greening the Bank action plan which includes development of activities related (but not limited) to:

· Energy and resource efficiency (green build);
1 Recycling programs;
2 Greening printing and publications;
3 Greening cafeteria and food services;
4 Responsible travel (business travel and commuting);
5 Sustainable corporate procurement;
6 Green educational materials, events and expos.
Other facilities management, research or organizational tasks as needed.

Reporting Structure:
This position will be located within the IDB Facilities Management Unit

Fellowship with the Greening Program at the World Bank,

Research Fellow Description

Background:
The Bank is implementing the Sustainability Initiative which seeks to establish the foundations for implementing the new Environment and Safeguards Compliance Policy and Management's commitment to the Blue Ribbon Panel Recommendations. This includes improving the Bank's in-house sustainability efforts. To that end in 2007 the Bank launched the Greening of the Bank initiative which includes a series of activities to make the IDB a more environmentally responsible steward and to encourage staff to play an active role in greening both at work and at home. More specifically the initiative includes actions to calculate, reduce and offset the IDB's carbon footprint and looking at more sustainable commuting options for IDB staff, as well as encouraging reducing Bank-wide mission travel.

Education:
Master's Degree or equivalent with emphasis on development issues, ideally with a focus on environmental sustainability, or practical experience implementing greening programs in a facilities management environment.

Experience:
A minimum of two years work experience working in an environmental/sustainability field; Understanding of sustainability and corporate social responsibility issues facing large organizations; Understanding/ experience of implementing greening programs; Understanding/ experience of implementing carbon neutral strategies; Knowledge of Greenhouse Gas Protocol or comparable GHG management methodologies, calculations and emission factors Excellent organizational skills; Experience collecting data and collating in Excel format; Ability to work independently and resourcefully to meet multiple work demands, while adjusting to shifting priorities; Communication skills - comfortable talking to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders; Ability to work under pressure in a multitasking environment, acting with a sense of urgency to meet the objectives; Enthusiasm, energy, creativity and initiative.

Languages:
Full proficiency in Spanish and English.

Activities:
Carbon Neutral /Footprint Activities Technical development, coordination of and improvements to the Bank wide Greenhouse Gas Inventory and GHG Inventory Management Plan, based on the technical support and guidance of the EPA's Climate Leaders program. Liaison with relevant divisions and departments at HQ institutionalize the process of collecting, calculating, and maintaining a high-quality inventory; developing a strategy to and coordinating the adoption of an aggressive corporate-wide GHG emission reduction goal to be achieved by the Bank over the next 5 to 10 years. Liaison with country offices piloting greening initiatives to identify opportunities to implement new measures to reduce their footprint;

Coordination of Greening the Bank program:

·Implementation of the Banks Greening the Bank action plan which includes development of activities related (but not limited) to:

·Energy and resource efficiency (green build);

1 Recycling programs;
2 Greening printing and publications;
3 Greening cafeteria and food services;
4 Responsible travel (business travel and commuting);
5 Sustainable corporate procurement;
6 Green educational materials, events and expos.


Other facilities management, research or organizational tasks as needed.

Reporting Structure:
This position will be located within the IDB Facilities Management Unit

Merit Awards Information Session: Nov. 19, 2008

Join the Office of Merit Awards for an information session on

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
4 PM in MGC 200


The Pickering Undergraduate and Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowships programs provide funding to participants as they are prepared academically and professionally to enter the United States Department of State Foreign Service. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply. http://www.woodrow.org/fellowships/foreign_affairs/pickering_undergrad/index.php

The Rangel Fellowship is a collaborative effort between Howard University and the U.S. Department of State, seeks to attract outstanding young people who have an interest in pursuing a career in the Foreign Service of the U. S. Department of State. The Program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need. http://www.howard.edu/rjb/rangelprogram.htm

RSVP: http://eagleeye.american.edu/careercenter/details.cfm?event_ID=4423

American Rivers Fellowship

American Rivers has begun to accept applications for the 2009-2010 Anthony A. Lapham River Conservation Fellowship. The Lapham Fellowship was established in 2008 in honor of the memory of Anthony Lapham, lifelong champion for rivers and former chairman of the American Rivers Board of Directors.

The Fellowship gives talented post-graduates the opportunity to engage in relevant research and work in the field of river conservation. Our current Lapham Fellow is conducting exciting research to define and illustrate community resilience in the face of climate change.

If you know any exceptional postgraduates interested in contributing to American Rivers’ work on climate change adaptation and resilience, please direct them to www.americanrivers.org/fellowship. The position is one year (full time), and a stipend is provided.

Any further questions can be directed to Rob Kimball (Rkimball@americanrivers.org).

International Hunger Fellows: Deadline Dec. 1, 2008

We are currently recruiting for the 5th class of Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows.


The Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program 2009-2011

The Congressional Hunger Center seeks applicants for the Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program. This two-year commitment begins with a one-year field placement in countries throughout Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The second year of the program places Fellows in a policy setting (often in the field organization's headquarters) to focus on public policy and its effects on hunger, food security and poverty.

The Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program cultivates leadership and professional skills, provides substantial exposure to the international development and relief arenas, and provides links to a vast network of development professionals. Fellows receive a monthly stipend, health insurance, a housing subsidy, and transportation and travel funds. At the end of their two-year program, Fellows earn an end-of-service stipend.

Application Information

Because Fellows apply to specific work plans from different organizations in different regions of the world, and since each placement requires a specific set of skills and experience, interested candidates should review the various Fellowship work plan descriptions before submitting an online application. For more information and to view Fellowship opportunities and apply online, please visit www.hungercenter.org.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should have a Graduate degree (or equivalent experience) appropriate to the relevant Fellowship placement, at least one year work or volunteer experience in a developing country, demonstrated leadership qualities and abilities, flexibility, personal maturity, and a strong commitment to alleviating hunger and poverty. Other skills and knowledge as specified in each Fellowship placement may also be required. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.

Application Deadline
December 1, 2008
Early applications welcome

American Rivers Fellowship

American Rivers is currently accepting applications for the Anthony A. Lapham award, a paid post-graduate research fellowship. This year’s fellows will consider what it means to enhance the resiliency of human and natural communities in the face of climate change.

For more information and the application, please visit this website: www.americanrivers.org/fellowship. And please pass this announcement on to others who might have an interest in applying.

Rob Kimball, an SIS grad, is coordinating recruitment for the fellowship. Here’s his e-mail address in you have questions: rkimball@americanrivers.org.

Echoing Green's Fellowship: Deadline Dec. 1, 2008

Echoing Green's Fellowship Program

Each year, Echoing Green awards 20 two-year fellowships to entrepreneurs creating new social change organizations. Fellows receive up to $90,000 in seed funding and technical support to turn their innovative ideas into sustainable organizations. These fellowships offer them the opportunity to develop and test their ideas. We accept applications from citizens of all nationalities, working in any country.

This is not a scholarship program. Our fellows do not develop their ideas in an academic setting. Our fellows work in the community. They launch, manage and grow organizations that implement and continually expand their ideas for creating lasting social change.

Echoing Green seeks individuals or partnerships (organizations led by two people) with:

* Innovative solutions to significant social problems
* Strategies to create high-impact, sustainable change in people’s lives
* The ability to grow and lead a new organization

The application process is open to citizens of all nationalities, working in any country.

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for an Echoing Green Fellowship:

* Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
* Applicants must have sufficient English fluency to participate in interviews and Echoing Green events.
* Organizations must be the original idea of the applicant.
* Organizations must be independent and autonomous. Organizations cannot be considered independent or autonomous if they are started under the direction of an existing organization. The applicant must be the primary decision maker for the organization’s development and management. Generally, organizations with fiscal sponsors are still considered autonomous.
* Organizations must be in a start-up phase. To be considered a start-up, the applicant may have been running the organization full-time for approximately two years and Echoing Green's financial support should qualify it as a major/primary early funder. Applicants who have only worked on their organization on a part-time basis or have yet to start an organization are generally considered eligible.
* Applicants must make a full-time commitment to the organization's development. A full-time commitment is defined as a minimum of 35 hours per week; it is expected that the fellow would resign from their current employment to dedicate themselves full-time to their initiative.
* Partnerships (organizations led by two individuals) may apply. Both partners must make a full-time commitment of no fewer than 35 hours per week to the development of the organization.
* Applicants must commit to lead their organization for at least two years. Students who apply should note that they will not be eligible for their fellowship stipend if their organization is put on hold due to time commitment conflicts with their studies.
* Applicants can be citizens of any nationality and their organizations can be based in any country. However, if the applicant is not a US citizen or permanent resident and does not have legal status to work in the US, no services in connection with their fellowship may be performed in the United States. If you are authorized to work in the US but this status is granted to you through your current employer and you are only authorized to work for that employer, you are not eligible to apply for a US-based proposal.
* Applicants must commit to attending Echoing Green's training conferences, if selected as fellows. All new fellows attend a conference in July the year they are selected, as well as a November conference that year and for the next three years. Echoing Green covers all expenses related to these events and will announce the dates a few months prior to each conference.

The following proposals are not eligible for consideration for an Echoing Green Fellowship:

* Plans for the expansion of an existing organization that is past its start-up phase
* Plans for research projects
* Plans for lobbying activities
* Plans for faith-based initiatives (in this context, faith-based implies that you are associated with a religious institution or are promoting a specific faith; if your work has a spiritual basis but is not tied to any specific religion or faith, you may be eligible for consideration)
* Recipients of prior Echoing Green funding

Will you be a competitive candidate?

Applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria during the course of the selection process:

Applicant is an emerging social entrepreneur:

* Demonstrated entrepreneurial characteristics
* Demonstrated leadership potential
* Strong passion and commitment for the program area in which they plan to work
* Intelligence and problem solving skills
* Practical skills (e.g., strategic, organizational)
* Personal integrity

Applicant's plan will result in a sustainable organization:

* Clear and compelling mission and objectives
* Sound strategy and plan for program development and delivery
* Plan for evaluating success and performance
* Plan for financial sustainability and growth
* Existing support network

Applicant can clearly articulate their vision for social change:

* Seriousness of the social problem they will address
* Innovative idea and approach
* Potential for tangible impact to the beneficiary population
* Potential for replication and growth
* Potential for effecting systemic change (e.g., policy change, societal change, influence in their field)


To apply for an Echoing Green Fellowship, please visit our Fellowship section. Proposals submitted via mail or email will not be considered.

See http://www.echoinggreen.org

Our 2009 application is now open. The deadline for submissions is 5 PM EST on December 1, 2008

Several Openings at The Environmental Law and Policy Center

Public Interest Scientist Post-Doctoral Fellowship
http://elpc.org/2008/09/03/public-interest-scientist-post-doctoral-fellowship
The Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC) – the Midwest’s leading environmental legal advocacy and eco-business innovation organization – has created an innovative Science Fellows Program to enable post-docs scientists to engage in environmental and natural resources policy analysis and advocacy. ELPC Post-Doctoral Science Fellows will work with ELPC’s professional staff of public interest attorneys, [...]

See the full job description » http://elpc.org/2008/09/03/public-interest-scientist-post-doctoral-fellowship

Public Interest Environmental Attorney Fellowship
http://elpc.org/2008/09/02/public-interest-environmental-attorney-fellowship
The Environmental Law and Policy Center (“ELPC”) seeks to hire a public interest attorney advocate who is a recent law school graduate for a one-year Environmental Attorney Fellow position in our Chicago, Madison or Des Moines offices starting in Fall 2009. The Environmental Attorney Fellow will work on ELPC’s environmental litigation and policy issues in [...]

See the full job description » http://elpc.org/2008/09/02/public-interest-environmental-attorney-fellowship

Public Interest Scientist - Senior Sabbatical Fellowship
http://elpc.org/2008/08/13/public-interest-science-senior-sabbatical-fellowship
The Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC) – the Midwest’s leading environmental legal advocacy and eco-business innovation organization – has established an innovative Science Fellows Program to engage university professors in environmental and natural resources policy analysis and advocacy during their sabbatical year. ELPC Science Fellows will work with ELPC’s professional staff of public interest [...]

See the full job description » http://elpc.org/2008/08/13/public-interest-science-senior-sabbatical-fellowship

Media Relations Associate
http://elpc.org/2008/08/13/media-relations-associate>
The Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC) seeks to hire a Media Relations Associate to join our team to generate positive media coverage for ELPC’s advocacy program initiatives and build overall media recognition, visibility and presence for our organization, headquartered in Chicago with seven offices in the Midwest. This is a full-time position reporting directly [...]

See the full job description » http://elpc.org/2008/08/13/media-relations-associate>

Senior Public Interest Environmental Attorney
http://elpc.org/2008/06/23/senior-public-interest-environmental-attorney
The Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC) – the Midwest’s leading environmental advocacy and eco-business innovation organization – seeks to hire a public interest environmental attorney with 10+ years of litigation and policy experience to play a significant leadership role on ELPC’s growing work to promote clean renewable energy development, natural resources protection and global [...]

See the full job description » http://elpc.org/2008/06/23/senior-public-interest-environmental-attorney

Public Interest Environmental Attorney
http://elpc.org/2008/06/23/public-interest-environmental-attorney
The Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC) – the Midwest’s leading environmental advocacy and eco-business innovation organization – seeks to hire a Public Interest Environmental attorney with 5+ years of litigation and policy experience to play a significant role on ELPC’s growing work to promote clean renewable energy development, natural resources protection and global warming [...]

See the full job description » http://elpc.org/2008/06/23/public-interest-environmental-attorney

International Hunger Fellows Program: Deadline Dec. 1, 2008

The Congressional Hunger Center seeks applicants for the Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program. This two-year commitment begins with a one-year field placement in countries throughout Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The second year of the program places Fellows in a policy setting (often in the field organization’s headquarters) to focus on public policy and its effects on hunger, food security and poverty.

The Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program cultivates leadership and professional skills, provides substantial exposure to the international development and relief arenas, and provides links to a vast network of development professionals. Fellows receive a monthly stipend, health insurance, a housing subsidy, and transportation and travel funds. At the end of their two-year program, Fellows earn an end-of-service stipend.

Application Information
Because Fellows apply to specific work plans from different organizations in different regions of the world, and since each placement requires a specific set of skills and experience, interested candidates should review the various Fellowship work plan descriptions before submitting an online application. For more information and to view Fellowship opportunities and apply online, please visit www.hungercenter.org/international.

Selection Criteria
Applicants should have a Graduate degree (or equivalent experience) appropriate to the relevant Fellowship placement, at least one year work or volunteer experience in a developing country, demonstrated leadership qualities and abilities, flexibility, personal maturity, and a strong commitment to alleviating hunger and poverty. Other skills and knowledge as specified in each Fellowship placement may also be required. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.

Application Deadline
December 1, 2008
Early applications welcome

Internship/Fellowship with Project Concern International

Project Concern International (PCI)
Humanitarian Assistance Fellowship
Washington D.C.

Background

Project Concern International (PCI) is a leading non-profit, international health & development organization that reaches over three million people each year with programs in 15 countries. We save the lives of children and families around the world by preventing disease; providing access to clean water and nutritious foods; reducing vulnerability; and responding to emergencies. In addition, PCI empowers local communities, partner organizations and networks by equipping them with the tools and resources they need to deliver and sustain effective programs (www.projectconcern.org).

Fellowship Overview

PCI’s Washington DC office is seeking a fellow to support its Humanitarian Assistance Program. The Fellow will work with PCI Washington, International Office (IO) and field staff in developing existing/potential projects in emergency response and disaster preparation & mitigation. The candidate should be a goal-oriented self-starter, fluent in English, who can work independently and with minimum direct supervision. This is a non-paid position, although academic credit can be arranged with your university.

Specific Responsibilities

· In collaboration with field, DC and IO staff, contribute to the development of country emergency plans and trainings in accordance with SPHERE minimum standards in disaster response;
· Liaise with field offices to develop Regional Emergency Response Teams and regional emergency packets in Central America, Asia and Africa;
· Manage the creation of an organization-wide Emergency Administration Manual and Financial Management in Emergencies Manual;
· Conduct research on country-specific vulnerabilities to quick and slow onset disasters, and other
research assignments, as needed;
· Support the development of PCI’s field-based HA Fellowship Program through creation of tools and templates; training procedures; recruitment of potential candidates; logistical arrangements, etc.
· Write, edit and format proposals, concept papers and reports, as needed, for submission to federal
and non-federal donors;
· Update PCI’s HA ‘intranet’ system and support management of its contents;
· Represent PCI at key HA events, and participate in HA-related meetings and teleconferences, as
needed.
· Other duties as assigned

Duration & Location


The fellowship will be based in PCI’s Washington D.C. office for a minimum of three months.

Starting Date

ASAP

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


* A background in international development, disaster risk reduction, and/or humanitarian assistance or related discipline, and a strong interest in continuing to work in these areas are required;
* Ability to work independently;
* Strong poise and professionalism in dealing with PCI partners, such as local government officials, international NGOs, UN Agencies, and international donors;
* Strong writing and research skills;
* Competence with a variety of computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc)
* Ability to communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing;
* Outgoing, “get it done” personality and sense of humor