ACADEMIC AND CONFERENCE OPPORTUNTIES:
(Faculty and Students)
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.
National Committee on U.S. - China Relations Colloquium
Application Deadline: May 6, 2013
May 29-31, 2013
Washington, D.C.
The colloquium, held in cooperation with the George Washington University’s Sigur Center for Asian Studies, is a three-day conference that aims to help Chinese graduate students understand the complex forces that shape American foreign policy. It consists of two main components: Presentations, panels, and Q&A from the leading policymakers, academics, journalists, and business and NGO leaders who inform, develop, and implement U.S. foreign policy A site visit at an organization involved in U.S. foreign policy, ranging from American government agencies to think tanks, from media to non-profit organizations.
Conference at Sant'Anna Institute-Sorrento Lingue seeking papers for the promotion of Italian culture
Deadline for Submission: May 15
The inaugural In Nova Azione (from Italian Innovazione: Innovation & Action)in its first conference seeks to explore theoretical and applied models aimed at promoting Italian foreign language and culture inside and outside the classroom. In Nova Azione seeks papers which focus on, but are not limited to, collaborations with the community, native speakers, alternative class formats and learning contexts, special projects and materials, all in the perspective of an innovative practice that entails action and fun. We invite theoretical contributions and best practices in Italian or English for the following sessions: Foreign language and the community surrounding the classroom, Cultural events integrated into teaching, Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, Contributions of student organizations, From virtual to real: in person encounters and collaborations between students and native speakers, Identity and intercultural competence, Learning contexts and multi-sensory pedagogy, Study Abroad / Erasmus experiences in Italy, Projects and materials for the foreign language classroom, Italian & .: New disciplinary combinations, The classroom that does not exist yet. The deadline for submission of an abstract (max. 250 words) and the conference takes place June 7-8, 2013. Proposals should be sent to: francesca.mirti@vanderbilt.edu or marco.marino@santannainstitute.com.
Invitation to attend the 8th International Conference on Language Teacher Education
May 30, 2013 - June 1, 2013
We would like to extend this invitation to you to attend the 8th International Conference on Language Teacher Education (LTE 2013).
Designed for practitioners and researchers involved in the preparation and ongoing professional development of language teachers, LTE 2013 will address the education of teachers of all languages, at all instructional and institutional levels, and in many national and international contexts in which this takes place, including: English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) instruction; foreign/modern/world language teaching; bilingual education; immersion education; indigenous and minority language education; and the teaching of less commonly taught languages.
The conference aims to bring together teacher educators from these contexts to discuss and share research, theory, and best practices and to initiate and sustain a meaningful professional dialogue across languages, levels, and settings.
The conference opens with Pre-Conference Workshops from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:30 - 4:30 PM on Thursday, May 30, 2013. The Opening Plenary and Reception will follow at 5:00 PM. Cloyd Heck Marvin Center
The George Washington University, 800 21st Street NW, Third Floor, Washington, District of Columbia 20052 USA
Invitation to attend the Sixth Annual Asia Society Partnership for Global Learning Conference
June 27, 2013
Themed “Engage the World,” the conference will feature more than 45 hands-on workshop organized into four intertwined strands that will help educators and their students better engage the future: Deeper Learning Help students learn how to learn and gain skills and knowledge an ever-changing world demands. Give them opportunities to apply critical thinking and decision-making skills to real-world issues and projects. Design learning experiences that allow students to work collaboratively and effectively with peers and experts around the world. Expanded Learning Adopt a global learning framework and open a world of opportunities for youth engagements. See how afterschool and summer programs, internships, service learning projects, and other out-of-school time activities can bolster academic success. A Digital World Integrate technology and media to create a truly global learning environment, right in your own classroom. Take Action Inspire students to create their own future through real-world projects. Globally competent students are change makers—they are not bystanders. They’re keenly able to recognize opportunities and problems and have the capacity to act on and defend their beliefs. A well-rounded global education not only opens student’s eyes, but also sets the stage for them to act in ways that are inspired by their course of study and driven by a desire to make a difference locally, regionally, and globally.
All sessions will also feature practical ways to help educators and school leaders work collaboratively to connect achieving global competence to the process of adopting the Common Core Standards.
Conflict Transformation Across Cultures will host its annual summer peacebuilding workshop
May 26th-June 15th at SIT Graduate
Institute in Brattleboro, Vermont.
Join peacebuilders from over 30 different countries for a 3-week program on conflict transformation, resolution, and management and the promotion of justice, human rights, and respect for diversity.
FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS:
FACULTY
DAAD Research Visit Grants
Deadline: May 15, 2013
These grants offer scholars US and Canadian institutions of higher education the opportunity to pursue research in all academic disciplines at universities, libraries, archives, institutes or laboratories in Germany for one to three months. Grants are awarded for specific research projects and cannot be used for travel only, attendance at conferences or conventions, editorial meetings, lecture tours or extended guest professorships.
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.
U.S. - Norway Fulbright Foundation Roving Scholar Grant
Application Deadline: August 1, 2013
The grant is a unique Fulbright opportunity in Norway for those who have teaching experience, are interested in secondary education and have a keen interest in American Studies (history, geography, literature, cultural studies, etc.) Roving Scholars are based in Oslo but spend up to 50 percent of their time traveling all over Norway visiting secondary schools. Roving scholars are primarily guest speakers who engage secondary students in English on a variety of self-determined topics related to American Studies. A portion of their time is also spent offering workshops for teachers-in-service and teachers-in-training. The Fulbright grant includes a healthy stipend, on top of which all travel expenses, including a generous per diem, are paid for by the Fulbright Roving Scholars Program. This unique opportunity is currently only available for U.S. Scholars to Norway.
We are seeking scholars who are interested in the intersection of the theory, policy, and practicalities of education. As a Roving Scholar, one is offered an unparalleled opportunity to build teaching experience in a new educational setting while forging professional and personal ties through hands-on academic immersion.
We are seeking applications from interested and qualified candidates, through the usual Fulbright process (deadline August 1 for the 2014-15 school year). Please note a Ph.D. is not required for this Fulbright grant. University faculty as well as field supervisors, adjuncts or lecturers, and experienced classroom teachers with master’s degrees are encouraged to apply.
For more information, contact Rena Levin at rena@fulbright.no.
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Grant Opportunities in India and South and Central Asia
Application Deadline: August 1, 2013
There has never been a better time to apply to the Fulbright Scholar Program in South and Central Asia. India has become the largest Fulbright Program in the world, with more opportunities for grants than any other country. The India program funds more than 80 grants annually for Americans to teach, conduct research, or do both, in virtually any academic discipline. Learn more about new initiatives this year, which include flex awards, postdocs and TEFL. The Fulbright Scholar Program is administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars, a division of the Institute of International Education.
There are also short-term seminar grants for administrators to go to India in March 2014. These grants offer higher education administrators the opportunity to familiarize themselves with program designs, organizational structures, quality assurance procedures, and credit and degree expectations in Indian higher education. Participants will gain first-hand knowledge of a cross-section of Indian institutions and meet with high-ranking university administrators and public sector officials.
To learn more, view the archived webinars on Fulbright Opportunities in India and Fulbright Opportunities in South and Central Asia. The full schedule of upcoming webinars is available online.
Please distribute this announcement as widely as possible. Because applications are submitted by the individual rather than the institution, it is important that information about Fulbright options be shared.
For more information, please contact: Alexandra Squitieri at 202-686-6422 for short-term seminar grants, or Catherine Matto at 202-686-4020 for teaching and research grants.
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)
Shorewood Family Seeking French Speaker to Speak French with Children
Shorewood family with three children - an almost 5 year old boy, a 2 year old
boy, and an 8 month old girl - would like to find a French speaker to
spend 3 to 6 hours a week with the children playing, reading, and conversing in
French. The children take classes at the Alliance Francaise and I would like
them to have additional exposure to French. I will be present at the home with
you during the sessions to look after the children. Days/times are flexible and
pay is negotiable. If you are interested, please contact Amy at 414/962-6277 or
amy_kuemmel@yahoo.com.
USA Summer Camp seeking Japanese students as camp counselors
This summer Guy Healy, Japan (GHJ) and Japan Travel Bureau (JTB) will conduct an English camp program for Japanese students of all ages (kindergarten to high school kids). About 120 American students will visit Japan to take part in the program as Camp Counselors. Several Japanese Counselors will also be volunteered with the American Counselors and Japanese Campers. Japanese students living in Japan with suitable English skills are welcome to apply. Also, Japanese students studying abroad are welcome to apply if they will be in Japan during the summer. Please contact Guy Healy at
ghjfuk@guyhealyjapan.co.jp with any questions.
Communications & Marketing Internship in Arlington, VA
Deadline: May 1, 2013
International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP) is pleased to announce the availability of an unpaid marketing and communications internship position between May and August. Located in Arlington, VA, ISEP is a network of over 300 colleges and universities in over 50 countries cooperating to provide affordable access to international education for a diverse student population. ISEP students gain intercultural competence through integration into their host institution and host culture while exploring the international dimension of their academic field.
To apply, please send a resume, detailed cover letter, dates available, and two writing samples to careers@isep.org. Please include Communications and Marketing Internship in the subject line. This internship is unpaid and does not provide a stipend nor housing.
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.
Applications are open for the 2014 Rolex Awards for Enterprise
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.
Alexander von Humboldt German Chancellor Fellowship
Deadline: September 15, 2013
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation's German Chancellor Fellowship Program is for university graduates from the United States, the Russian Federation, the People's Republic of China, Brazil and India with an interest in international issues and demonstrated leadership potential. Fellows will be recruited from a broad range of areas such as politics and public policy, law, media, business, the non-governmental sector, and the arts. The program provides fellows the opportunity to spend one year in Germany, where they will network with other prospective leaders from abroad and explore new solutions to the global issues of our times. This prestigious program builds on Germany's established and growing reputation as a favored destination for problem-focused international dialogue and a meeting place for tomorrow's international leaders.
