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Academic Writing Instructors Summer Scholarship Program 2011 in Istanbul

The Open Society Foundations are recruiting instructors of academic writing in English to teach at the Open Society Scholarship Programs 2011 Pre-Academic Summer Program in Istanbul.There will be two summer school sessions held in 2011: the first from July 1–27, the second from July 28–August 24.  Both will be identical in structure and instructors can apply to teach at one or both sessions.  Instructors will be expected to attend three days of preparation as a part of each session: July 1–3 for the first session, and July 28 –30 for the second session.

The Open Society Foundations are calling for experienced teachers of academic writing in English to submit a letter of interest, CV, and sample syllabus for an intensive 3.5 week course in academic writing.  Please note that final syllabi and assignments will be worked out during the three day preparation in cooperation with the social science instructors.  Preference will be given to individuals with significant experience teaching in a western academic institution with experience living/teaching in the participants’ home regions (Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Middle East, and South East Asia).  Due to budgetary considerations, preference will also be given to those who are able to travel inexpensively and conveniently to Istanbul.In addition, the Open Society Foundations are seeking an academic writing instructor with specific experience teaching legal writing to LLM students for the July session.

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 7, 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

PhD Position in Nanostructured Ti-Biomaterials Processed by Severe Plastic Deformation, Austria

he appointment will be on a temporary basis for a maximum period of 3 years (PhD student, regular employment contract). The remuneration will be in line with the EC rules for Marie Curie grant holders (Early-Stage Researchers, ITN). Requirements: The candidate must be fluent in spoken and written English. The candidate should hold a Masters degree in Physics or Materials Science and Engineering and should have experience with experimental research. Eligibility: The candidate must have no PhD and less than 4 years’ research experience. The applicant must not have spent more than 12 months in the country (Austria) of the host/recruiting institution in the 3 years prior to selection.

Scholarship Application Deadline: June 30, 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa 2011

Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa is pleased to announce its call for applications for the 2011 Moremi Leadership Empowerment and Development (MILEAD) Fellows Program.
The MILEAD Fellows Program is a one-year leadership development program designed to identify, develop and promote emerging young African Women leaders to attain and succeed in leadership in their community and Africa as a whole. The program targets dynamic young women interested in developing transformational leadership skills that help them tackle issues affecting women in their communities and society as a whole. Applications are welcome from young African women living in Africa and the Diaspora.
MILEAD fellowship awards will be made to 25 young women with exceptional qualities who have exhibited leadership potential in their community, organization, and/or profession. To be eligible for the one-year program, an applicant must be African, living on the continent or in the Diaspora; agree to participate in all required activities related to MILEAD including a three-week residential Summer Institute in August; and commit to a community leadership service project. Applicant must be between 19 – 25 years of age. Specific requirements of the program and related dates are outlined in the application package.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 March 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application