PhD fellowships - policy, governance, and adaptation

The International Livestock Research Institute is offering two PhD fellowships which may be of interest.

 

ILRI Graduate Field Research Fellowship: Call for Applications for PhD Fellow in Rangeland Governance (closing date: 30 November 2014)

Research sites in Ethiopia and/or Kenya and/or Tanzania.

 

ILRI call for applications: PhD Fellows in Climate Change Adaptation Policy (closing date: 15 November 2014)

Research sites in Ethiopia and Senegal.

 

ILRI is a member of the CGIAR Consortium

PhD Assistantship SUNY ESF - Environmental Governance, Land Use Change in Latin America

PhD Assistantship SUNY ESF

Environmental Governance, Livelihood Impacts of Land Use Change in Latin America

A 3-year PhD assistantship at SUNY-Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is being offered in the areas of environmental governance and social and livelihood dimensions of land use change in Latin America as part of two large interdisciplinary projects.  These NSF funded projects are focused on: 1) socio-ecological impacts from bioenergy development across the Americas; and 2) coupled socio-ecohydrological systems in Mexico. The selected PhD student will have the opportunity to conduct fieldwork in Brazil and Argentina for the bioenergy project, and in Southern Mexico's cloud forest for the project focused on payments for hydrologic services. For both projects, the PhD student will participate in qualitative interview collection and analysis, and quantitative household survey collection and analysis. He/she will function as part of an international team of students and scientists and it is expected that his/her dissertation will be related to these projects. 

Desired attributes include a passion for social science research, excitement about international field research, a strong interest in interdisciplinary science teamwork, background in social or environmental science, and Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills. Preference will be given to students already holding a master's degree in a relevant field. To apply for this position, please send your CV and a 1-page letter describing your qualifications to Dr. Theresa Selfa at tselfa@esf.edu .   Please put "PhD Assistantship" in the subject line. The PhD assistantship at SUNY-ESF includes a stipend, tuition, and most fees for a 3 full years. The selected student will complete their PhD in the Environment and Natural Resources Policy Program at SUNY, an interdepartmental program that combines social and biophysical science training. The start date for the position is as early as Winter (January) 2015, or in Fall 2015. Questions are welcome – contact Theresa at tselfa@esf.edu. 

SUNY-ESF is a doctoral granting university with a high level of research. With a total enrollment of about 1,700 undergraduates and 600 graduate students, ESF provides an intimate small-college atmosphere while hosting several graduate programs. SUNY-ESF and Syracuse University (SU) have adjacent campuses. ESF students have access to all SU libraries and other facilities. Graduate students have the opportunity to pursue several concurrent degrees with SU. See ESF at a glance for more information:http://www.esf.edu/welcome/facts.htm.

 

Syracuse is a mid-sized city centrally located in the state. Re-emerging from its industrial past, the city promotes a growing green technology sector, strong health care and higher educational systems, and is a leader in urban green infrastructure. The region possesses numerous physical, cultural and recreational amenities that make it a stimulating place to live. The Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, St. Lawrence and Hudson Rivers, Finger Lakes, Erie Canal and Great Lakes regions, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal are all within easy travel distances.

 

Review of applications will begin on November 1^st and continue until this position is filled.  Finalists will be asked to provide letters of reference and transcripts.

Sustainability Science Fellowships at Harvard University - applications due Feb 2

Sustainability Science Fellowships at Harvard University

Doctoral, Post-doctoral, and Mid-career Fellowships

Due date for applications: February 2, 2015

 

The Sustainability Science Program at Harvard University invites applications for resident fellowships in sustainability science for the academic year beginning in September 2015. This year's competition is focused on three thematic areas related to energy and sustainability. We are seeking applications focusing on: 1) decarbonizing energy systems in the European Union; 2) designing, developing, and/or implementing sustainable energy technologies and policies in China; and 3) the impacts of fossil fuel subsidies on economic, environmental, and health indicators and the actions that can be taken to reduce them. The fellowship competition is open to advanced doctoral and post-doctoral students, and to mid-career professionals engaged in research or practice to facilitate the design, implementation, and evaluation of effective interventions that promote sustainable development.  The thematic areas are led by Professors Henry Lee and Joseph Aldy. The Program is also open, however, to strong proposals in any area of sustainability science.  In addition to general funds available to support this fellowship offering, special funding for the Giorgio Ruffolo Fellowships in Sustainability Science is available to support citizens of Italy, China, or developing countries who are therefore especially encouraged to apply. For more information on the fellowships application process see http://www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/mrcbg/programs/sustsci/fellowships. Applications are due February 2, 2015 and decisions will be announced in March 2014.

 

Sustainable Energy and the European Union
Faculty leader: Henry Lee, Jassim M. Jaidah Director, Environment and Natural Resources Program
Faculty co-leaders: Laura Diaz Anadon, William Clark

This thematic area explores policies that will aid in decarbonizing the energy in the EU in view of the 2030 Framework for Climate and Energy Policy which will be decided on in October 2014. The EU is considering more ambitious targets for renewable energy options, increased energy efficiency goals for reducing greenhouse gases by 2030. Fellows will be expected work on the sustainability of the supply chain of renewable energies in the EU, from inception to commercialization. The overall renewable energy life-cycle can be considered in its entirety or the work can focus on a specific stage of the life-cycle. The program is particularly interested in analyzing the renewable energy sustainability in EU economies that have traditionally lagged behind other member states in terms of increasing the use of renewable energy technologies and the challenges and opportunities to expand deployment and use of those technologies.

 

Sustainable Development of the Energy Sector in China: Challenges and Options
Faculty leader: Henry Lee, Jassim M. Jaidah Director, Environment and Natural Resources Program
Faculty co-leaders: Laura Diaz Anadon, Venkatesh Narayanamurti

This thematic area addresses the environmental implications of energy policies in China and explores how China can manage these implications. Fellows work to identify and promote policies that will contribute to the thoughtful use of China's natural resources (e.g., water, air, land) and/or the adoption of cleaner and less carbon-intensive industrial and energy technologies. Research areas include, but are not limited to: analyzing the impact of energy and industrial policies on water scarcity and air pollution; assessing polices to promote a low-carbon energy portfolio and an analysis of options to improve the efficient use of energy and greater penetration of alternative energy sources.

 

Fossil Fuel Subsidies: Impacts, Opportunities, and Challenges to Reform
Faculty leader: Joseph Aldy, Assistant Professor of Public Policy

Fossil fuel subsidies distort the prices for electricity and fuels for a majority of the world's population. Failing to account for the full social cost of energy – such as human health and environmental damages – results in implicit subsidies of nearly $2 trillion globally each year. In many developing countries, government subsidies for fossil fuel subsidies compete with potentially socially desirable uses of fiscal resources, such as investments in public health, education, infrastructure, and low- or zero-emitting sources of energy. Nonetheless, pricing energy, and especially fossil fuel-based energy, below its social opportunity cost persists throughout the world and it begs the question: if fossil fuel subsidies are so bad, why are they so common? We are interested in fellows whose research focuses on 1) empirical estimates of the environmental and health impacts of subsidizing fossil fuels in developing countries, 2) the potential fiscal trade-offs associated with fossil fuel subsidies, 3) how pricing energy below cost affects global commodity price levels and volatility as well as incentives for investment in non-fossil energy alternatives, 4) the political economy that supports policies that continue to subsidize fossil fuels in developing countries, or 5) case studies of successful energy price reforms to identify key lessons for informing future reform efforts.

PhD position Environmental Governance, Land Use Change in Latin America

PhD Assistantship SUNY ESF

Environmental Governance, Livelihood Impacts of Land Use Change in Latin America

A 3-year PhD assistantship at SUNY-Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is being offered in the areas of environmental governance and social and livelihood dimensions of land use change in Latin America as part of two large interdisciplinary projects.  These NSF funded projects are focused on: 1) socio-ecological impacts from bioenergy development across the Americas; and 2) coupled socio-ecohydrological systems in Mexico. The selected PhD student will have the opportunity to conduct fieldwork in Brazil and Argentina for the bioenergy project, and in Southern Mexico's cloud forest for the project focused on payments for hydrologic services. For both projects, the PhD student will participate in qualitative interview collection and analysis, and quantitative household survey collection and analysis. He/she will function as part of an international team of students and scientists and it is expected that his/her dissertation will be related to these projects. 

Desired attributes include a passion for social science research, excitement about international field research, a strong interest in interdisciplinary science teamwork, background in social or environmental science, and Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills. Preference will be given to students already holding a master's degree in a relevant field. To apply for this position, please send your CV and a 1-page letter describing your qualifications to Dr. Theresa Selfa at tselfa@esf.edu .   Please put "PhD Assistantship" in the subject line. The PhD assistantship at SUNY-ESF includes a stipend, tuition, and most fees for a 3 full years. The selected student will complete their PhD in the Environment and Natural Resources Policy Program at SUNY, an interdepartmental program that combines social and biophysical science training. The start date for the position is as early as Winter (January) 2015, or in Fall 2015. Questions are welcome – contact Theresa at tselfa@esf.edu. 

SUNY-ESF is a doctoral granting university with a high level of research. With a total enrollment of about 1,700 undergraduates and 600 graduate students, ESF provides an intimate small-college atmosphere while hosting several graduate programs. SUNY-ESF and Syracuse University (SU) have adjacent campuses. ESF students have access to all SU libraries and other facilities. Graduate students have the opportunity to pursue several concurrent degrees with SU. See ESF at a glance for more information: http://www.esf.edu/welcome/facts.htm.

 

Syracuse is a mid-sized city centrally located in the state. Re-emerging from its industrial past, the city promotes a growing green technology sector, strong health care and higher educational systems, and is a leader in urban green infrastructure. The region possesses numerous physical, cultural and recreational amenities that make it a stimulating place to live. The Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, St. Lawrence and Hudson Rivers, Finger Lakes, Erie Canal and Great Lakes regions, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal are all within easy travel distances.

 

Review of applications will begin on November 1^st and continue until this position is filled.  Finalists will be asked to provide letters of reference and transcripts. 

Sustainable Development Conference (IFSD)

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

 

There is less than one month to register for the 2014 Innovative Finance for Sustainable Development Conference (IFSD), taking place at the National Library in Singapore on 11 and 12 November.

Climate and development projects need more funding. The IFSD Conference, co-hosted with The Gold Standard Foundation, will assemble a collective group of leaders to address this challenge, discussing how innovative financing mechanisms, such as results-based finance, can be used to effectively fund sustainable development projects. The conference will also explore how to value and measure economic, social and environmental benefits that go beyond emission reductions.

This interactive conference is essential for forward thinking funders, project developers, non-profits and the private sector that want to fund or develop projects that will address climate change and alleviate poverty.

 

Here are just a few reasons to attend the IFSD Conference:

·         An opportunity for funders and investors to gain knowledge on the latest results-based approaches

·         Networking between funders and projects developers to explore collaboration 

·         Learn about the latest initiatives and technologies used to measure project co-benefits

·         Corporates can learn how to use results-based approaches to engage their customers, employees, and other stakeholders in their sustainability and CSR initiatives

 

Updated Agenda:

http://www.nexus-c4d.org/EDM2/Agenda-IFSD2014.pdf

 

 

Register Here:

https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/innovative-finance-for-sustainable-development-measuring-and-valuing-co-benefits-tickets-12406639593

 

Sincerely,

The Nexus Team

 

Ella Dodson, Communications Officer | Nexus-Carbon for Development - Cambodian office | e.dodson@nexus-c4d.org | Skype: ellamdodson | Office: +855 23 990 591
www.nexus-c4d.org

Join us for our Innovative Finance for Sustainable Development Conference on

Measuring and Valuing Co-benefits on November 11 and 12 in Singapore.

Register Now!

 

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UNAOC Newsletter | Call for Applications: 2014 UNAOC Fellowship Programme, Europe and North American Fellows

Call for applications of emerging leaders from Europe and North America who are interested in engaging with the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) as part of the UNAOC Fellowship Programme. View this email in your browser The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Fellowship Programme is launching a call for applications for emerging leaders from Europe and North America interested in engaging with the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This year's edition will invite 15 emerging leaders from Europe and North America on an exposure visit to three or four countries in the MENA region that will take place during the first half of December 2014.  The exposure visit will allow fellows to engage with prominent personalities and institutions in areas such as Government, International Organizations, civil society, media, social impact entrepreneurs, religion and culture. It is expected that through gaining a deeper understanding of the MENA region, fellows will be better able to identify bridges for communication, social business opportunities and dialogue entry points between the two regions.   The Call for Applications guidelines attached provide all details on documents required. Applications should be sent no later than 26 October 2014 11:00PM (New York time) to 2014UNAOCfellows@gmail.com (all questions should be directed to this email address).   The Fellowship Programme is made possible thanks to a grant of the German Federal Foreign Office.   For more information and to download a copy of the application please visit: http://www.unaoc.org/event/call-for-applications-fellowship-programme-2014/   Facebook Twitter Google Plus Instagram YouTube Website Copyright © 2014 United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up on one of our websites. http://www.unaoc.org Our mailing address is: United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) 405 Lexington Avenue 5th Floor (UNAOC) New York, NY 10174 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

The 2015 International Symposium on Economics and Social Science (ISESS 2015)

The 2015 International Symposium on Economics and Social Science (ISESS 2015) is to be held in Bangkok, Thailand on January 21-23, 2015. ISESS 2015 aims to provide a platform which focuses on certain important topics of economics and social science. Detailed information about the symposium can be found on the official website. We sincerely invite your participation for this event. Submitted papers will be subject to a double-blind review process. All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings, under an ISSN reference, on CD-ROM support. Conference Website: http://soci-science.org/isess2015/ Online Submission: http://soci-science.org/isess2015/PaperSubmission.html Enquiries: isess.conference@gmail.com

Sustainability Science Congress October 22-24

Global Challenges: Achieving Sustainability
Sustainability Science Congress
October 22-24

By the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU)
Copenhagen, Denmark

 

Scientists from more than 50 countries have already signed up to discuss global challenges and sustainable solutions. You can get the latest insight on water and food security, biodiversity, urbanisation, global governance, sustainable economy and other fundamental issues for sustainable development.

 

With 15 parallel sessions and several keynote talks, the congress invites experts across disciplines to break down academic barriers and jumpstart a broader collaboration on sustainable solutions relevant for society. Also targeting businesses and policy makers, the congress aims to provide a platform for science-policy interface relevant for global challenges. The full programme is available here: http://sustainability.ku.dk/iarucongress2014/

 

The political interest is high with attendance of the Danish Prime Minister, the EU Climate Commissioner, the Executive Director of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network and the Danish Minister for Climate, Energy and Building.

 

Peter Bakker, President of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development will join an on-stage dialogue with leading scientists Johan Rockström from the Stockholm Resilience Center and Shiyi Chen from the China Center for Economic Studies focusing on solutions for growing societies sustainably.

 

It is a coalition of top research universities from all continents (The International Alliance of Research Universities) that is behind the congress. It is hosted by the University of Copenhagen in the capital of Denmark that has been awarded European Green Capital 2014.

 

For more information and registration visit http://sustainability.ku.dk/iarucongress2014/

 

Press has free entrance upon registration in advance.  

 

We hope to see you there!

 

Global Challenges: Achieving Sustainability

IARU Sustainability Science Congress

22 -24 October 2014 in Copenhagen, Denmark

@GlobChallenges #iaru2014

SDC 2015 - 3rd Annual Sustainable Development Conference

SDC 2015 - 3rd Annual Sustainable Development Conference

Bangkok, Thailand

Enquiries: vilic@tomorrowpeople.org
Web address: http://www.sdconference.org
Sponsored by: Tomorrow People Organization

Dear Scholars, Academics, NGO and Governmental Representatives,

We are proud to invite you to join us at Sustainable Development Conference 2015: Green technology, Renewable energy and Environmental protection, that will take place from July 5th - 7th 2015 in Bangkok, Thailand.

The official language of the conference in English. Attendance of delegates from more than 40 countries is expected.

This highly exciting and challenging international Conference is intended to be a forum, discussion and networking place for academics, researchers, professionals, administrators, educational leaders, policy makers, industry representatives, advanced students, and others.

More specifically, it targets:

Government officials and policy makers: Learn about the best practices, sustainable development strategies and educational systems around the world; network with other policy makers and NGOs working in the field of supporting the sustainable development.

NGOs: Network with other international NGOs, possible donors and colleagues from around the world and share your achievements and strategies with others.

Graduate students: Meet your colleagues from around the world, make new friends, and improve your knowledge and communication skills.

Company representatives: Chance to improve your leadership skills, learn more about the importance of sustainability issues in achieving the high performances of your organization, meet your colleagues, exchange ideas and establish new connections and partnerships.

Scholars: Learn some new approaches, hear about others' experiences and pass on your knowledge and experience on to the others.

Others: Interested in making some positive changes around them and gaining new knowledge, skills and friends and becoming more useful to their own communities.

Papers accepted in the conference will be published in the official ISBN conference proceedings publication.

Conference topics include but are not limited to:

Advanced Energy Technologies
Air pollution control and equipment
Bio fuels
Clean Coal Technology
Clean energy investments
Climate and climatic changes
Corporate Responsibility and Sustainable Development
Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation
Economic and Social aspect of Sustainable Development
Ecosystem Restoration
Ecosystems Management
Energy and Environment Energy Policy, Planning and Management
Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development
Environmental dynamics
Environmental Ergonomics
Environmental hydraulics
Environmental Management
Environmental policy in developing countries
Environmental Pollution and Management
Environmental restoration and ecological engineering
Environmental Science and Technology
Environmental sustainability
Global environmental change and ecosystems management
Global warming Green Energy Options
Green energy systems
Hazardous waste and waste treatment
Health and the Environment
Hydro power Industrial waste treatment
Innovative clean technologies
Legal, economic and managerial aspects of solid waste management
Management of ecosystems, environment and water resources
Nuclear Energy Fission and Fusion
Policy makers and the Public
Pollution prevention in industry
Recycling technologies
Renewable Energy Standards
Renewable energy technologies
Renewable sources of energy
Resource management
Rural development
Solar Energy
Solid waste Management
Sustainable Development and Education
Water pollution and treatment
Wind Energy

Sustainable Development Conference 2015 will provide unlimited resources and opportunities to interact with prominent leaders in the field and greatly expand on your global network of scholars and professionals. Apply now at: http://www.sdconference.org/application.html

We look forward to seeing you in Bangkok in July 2015!

SDC 2015 Organizing Committee
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Call for applications - MA Peace and Development, Leeds UK.

Would you like to study the links between Peace and Development on an innovative and energetic MA?

We are still accepting applications to the MA Peace and Development at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK starting September 2014.

Study an integrated MA in which you will critically evaluate how states, the UN, NGOs and civil society work through an international system to address global challenges of poverty, violence, inequality and environmental destruction.

Over the course you will focus on the weaving together of theory and practice which help us understand the causes of poverty and violence, how national and international systems deal with violence and poverty, and what methods are brought together to build peace and improve livelihoods. 

The international group of students on the MA are typically involved in NGO's, Government, military, research and policy work. The course involves a practical element by including case studies and guest lectures throughout the modules, but includes a core module on project and programme management with tools used by international agencies and funders.

The MA taught curriculum are supported by guest lectures, expert panels, trips and student forums which bring new research, issues and debates with all the students and PhD researchers.

In November 2014 you will be able to join in the activities and events during the PAGe Festival.

For more information about the MA Peace and Development please contact me

Dr Rachel Julian, Course Leader, MA Peace and Development r.julian(at)leedsmet.ac.uk

Course prospectus http://courses.leedsmet.ac.uk/peaceanddvp_ma

We also offer MA International Relations and MA International Political Economy.

Call for Papers—Research in Social Movements, Conflicts and Change

"Research in Social Movements, Conflicts and Change," an annual peer-reviewed volume of research, invites submissions for Volume 38 of the series. This volume will be non-thematic, i.e. submissions appropriate to any of the three broad foci reflected in the Research in Social Movements, Conflicts and Change (RSMCC) series title will be considered.

RSMCC is a fully peer-reviewed series of original research that has been published annually for over 35 years. We continue to publish the work of many of the leading scholars in social movements, social change, nonviolent action, and peace and conflict studies.

Although RSMCC enjoys a wide library subscription base for the book versions, all volumes are published not only in book form but are also available online through Emerald Social Science eBook Series Collection via subscribing libraries. This ensures wider distribution and easier access to your scholarship while maintaining the book series at the same time.

To be considered for inclusion in Volume 38, papers must arrive by September 7, 2014.  Earlier submissions are especially welcomed. Decisions are generally made within 8-12 weeks.

Send submission as a WORD document attached to an email to Patrick Coy, RSMCC editor, at pcoy(at)kent.edu. For initial submissions, any standard social science in-text citation and bibliographic system is acceptable. Remove all self-references in the text and in the bibliography. Word counts should generally not exceed 12,000 words, inclusive of supplemental materials (abstract, tables, bibliography, etc.). Include the paper's title and an unstructured abstract on the first page of the text itself. Send a second file that contains the article title, the unstructured abstract, and full contact information for all authors.
 
RSMCC Website:
http://www.emeraldinsight.com/products/books/series.htm?id=0163-786X

Call for Application - Training on Leadership and Society

"Call for Applications" Training Course on Leadership and Society 19th - 29th August 2014 {The Nicol Hotel, Bedfordview, Johannesburg, South Africa}   Deadline to apply: 1700 Friday 25th July, 2014 The African Leadership Centre (ALC) invites applications from scholars and practitioners working in Civil Society Organizations (CSO's) including but not restricted to Non-Governmental Organization's (NGO's) to attend a 10-day course on Leadership and Society. This course is convened by the African Leadership Centre in partnership with King's College London,and the   Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) Leadership   and   Society   Course It is evident that different leadership contexts pose a myriad of challenges in Africa. In these contexts, leadership issues such as culture, governance and human (personal) security affect society in general. In addition, issues of personal empowerment and effective communication shape leaders and impact on   their effectiveness. These common challenges call for developing the ability to apply key leadership   themes to particular leadership contexts and the ability to connect formal knowledge about leadership to lived experiences of people. By identifying the essential tools for practicing evidence-based leadership, the training aims to facilitate the development and demonstration of the above abilities among emerging African leaders across the continent. Eligibility Requirements   To be eligible to attend this course, candidates must meet the following minimum requirements: Hold a Master's Degree in the Social Sciences with an Africa focus, or have a minimum of 5 years working substantively on issues of development, as they relate to the African continent. Candidates without a Bachelor's Degree will not be considered eligible.  Applications from candidates based in civil society including but not restricted to non-governmental organizations in Southern Africa will receive priority consideration. Women candidates are encouraged to apply Admission Criteria   Prospective participants are expected to meet the following criteria:   Possess an undergraduate degree At least 5 years work experience in a civil society, or public sectors English proficiency (as the course will be delivered in English) Be from the SADC region. Application Instructions To read the full announcement which includes additional information and application instructions CLICK HERE. Copyright © 2014 African Leadership Centre, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are interested with the African Leadership Centre. Our mailing address is: African Leadership Centre Jacaranda Avenue Lavington Nairobi 25742 - 00603 Kenya Add us to your address book

PhD scholarships 2015, National Centre for Peace & Conflict Studies University of Otago, New Zealand

Global Future Charitable Trust/NCPACS

PhD Scholarships 2015-2017

 

National Centre for Peace & Conflict Studies

University of Otago

_______________________________________________________

 

Applications are invited for two 3-year PhD scholarships in the National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Otago. These have been funded by the Global Future Charitable Trust.

The NCPACS is New Zealand's first Centre to combine global cross-disciplinary expertise on the issues of non-violence, development, peacebuilding and conflict transformation. It offers postgraduate programmes at the Masters and PhD level; conducts high-level research on the causes of violent conflict and the conditions for sustainable peace, and provides training, evaluation expertise, and expert advice to government and non-governmental organizations engaged in humanitarian intervention, conflict resolution and peacebuilding. It is a postgraduate theory, research and practice centre, located within the Division of Humanities. Our aim is to provide PhD graduates with the most advanced theoretical insight into the origins and management of violent conflict as well as skills for dealing with that in their future academic or practical work. Our regional foci are Aotearoa –New Zealand, Oceania, East, South East and South Asia.

Applicants pursuing projects which build on the following existing strengths of the Centre are particularly encouraged to apply:

• Development and Peace Building
• Nonviolent movements and Pacifism
• Post Conflict Reconstruction: Transitional Justice, Reconciliation and Social Healing
• Peace Education
• Critical Peace Studies
• Arms Control and Disarmament

The scholarships will be funded through the University of Otago and provide an annual stipend of NZ$25,000 for up to 36 months (3 years)*

• Please note the scholarships will also cover tuition fees.

The scholarships are available to both International and Domestic students. If you are interested in applying please send an email with 'GFCT/NCPACS PhD Scholarships 2015-2017' in the subject line to the email address given below. Please attach to your email all of the following items: an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic transcripts, a Research Proposal 5-10 pages in length and two Letters of Reference. Send to:                                                

The Administrator, National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies

Tel +64 3 479 4546

Email: peaceandconflict@otago.ac.nz

 

Website: www.otago.ac.nz/ncpacs/

                                          Applications close: Friday 15 August 2014

 

We are looking for applications from all over the world in order to ensure that our Centre reflects our global community.  I urge anyone who meets the academic requirements for admission to the PhD programme to apply and look forward to welcoming the successful candidates into the programme in 2015.

 

Professor Kevin P Clements

Director, NCPACS

UNAOC Training on Social Entrepreneurship: Call for Applications

We have the pleasure to inform you that the second edition of Entrepreneurs for Social Change has just been launched and youth aged 18 to 35 from the Euro-Mediterranean region are invited to apply.

Entrepreneurs for Social Change is a program of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations in cooperation with Fondazione CRT and the Italian government and it has three different components:

1. A 7-day training that will run in Torino, Italy, from 16 to 22 October 2014 and it will bring together 20 young people from the Euro-Mediterranean region to enhance the skills needed to boost a business idea with a social mission, and be a powerful motor of economic development and social inclusion.
2. A 9-month online mentoring period managed by experienced social entrepreneurs that will help the selected youth to be matched with potential investors and receive advice and support to implement their business plan.
3. The participation in an online platform for exchanges with peers and potential partners within the network of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations.

If you are a young adult between the age of 18 and 35 years old and you come from the Euro-Med region, if you either already have a social enterprise and need to learn how to leverage it or you have already taken steps to start a social enterprise and want to learn how to move its business, this is an outstanding opportunity for you.

There is no participation fee, and all participants will be provided with round-trip international tickets to Torino as well as accommodations, meals and visa support.

Application submissions to the 2014 edition of Entrepreneurs for Social Change are open until 14 July 2014.

Please visit http://unaocyouth.org/e4sc for any further information and to download the Application Form and follow the Application Guidelines.

Meanwhile, watch the introductory video of Massimo Lapucci, Secretary General of Fondazione CRT and Matthew Hodes, Director of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations to get a better sense of the program.

For any question please do not hesitate to ask to E4SC@unaocyouth.org

Thanks for sharing this message with your network and whoever might be interested in such an opportunity.

Looking forward to see the new generation of Entrepreneurs for Social Change in Torino!

Francesco Candelari for Entrepreneurs for Social Change Team

Project Management Specialist – Youth and Development

United Nations Alliance of Civilizations

http://www.unaocyouth.org/

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