News archive 2004

Course Development Competition 2005-2006
The Curriculum Resource Center (CRC) of Central European University, sponsored by the Higher Education Support Program of Open Society Institute, announces a call for proposals to develop new, innovative and relevant university courses.
Applications must arrive to CRC by 25 November 2004. (7.11)

Edmund S. Muskie Fellowship Program is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the US Department of State.
The program provides opportunities for graduate students and professionals for one-year non-degree, one-year degree or two-year degree study in the United States.
Four fellows will receive longer fellowships, pursue doctoral studies, and receive a PhD. Eligible fields of study for the Muskie Program are: business administration, economics, education, environmental management, international affairs, journalism and mass communications, law, library and information science, public administration, public health, and public policy. No age limit for the program!
Deadline is 19 November, 2004
Application form can be found at: http://www.irex.kiev.ua/muskie_2005-2006.doc, instructions at: http://www.irex.kiev.ua/muskie_2005-2006_instr.doc (08.10)

Opportunities at SUNY Plattsburgh University
Any international student accepted to SUNY Plattsburgh is awarded the $3,000 housing grant, which covers the room expenses. International students are eligible to be considered for financial assistance in the form of merit scholarships and need-based grants ranging from $2,500 to full tuition (Presidential scholarship).
For more information please visit the web site: www.plattsburgh.edu/international. (16.06)

Oxford and Cambridge Colleges Hospitality Schemes
Oxford and Cambridge universities, in conjunction with the Open Society Institute, offer one-month visiting program for scholars who wish to work in the universities' libraries or to contact academic specialists in their subjects. Scholars will normally be post-doctoral or of equivalent status and will be university teachers or members of research institutes.
Application deadlines: 5 November 2004. (13.10)

From October, 1, IREX is officially starting recruitment period.
This fall we are recruiting for two programs - Muskie Fellowship Program and Eurasian Undergraduate Program - detailed information is at IREX official site www.irex.kiev.ua
Programs Presentation - 12.10.04 at 13:30, Kharkiv Karazin National University Library, Conference Hall 

The Eurasian Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD) provides opportunities for current first-, second-, and third*-year undergraduate students (*in five-year programs) to spend one academic year of non-degree study in a US university or community college. Participants are selected through an open, merit-based competition. Fields of study for the UGRAD Program are accounting, agriculture, American studies, business, computer science, criminal justice, economics, education, environmental management, hospitality management, international relations, journalism and mass communication, law, political science, psychology, and sociology.
Deadline is 12 November, 2004
Application form can be found at: http://www.irex.kiev.ua/UGRAD_2005-2006.doc, instructions at: http://www.irex.kiev.ua/UGRAD_2005-2006_instr.doc (08.10)

The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) Eurasia Program 2005 Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships Competition
A number of fellowships at both the predoctoral and postdoctoral levels are offered for the 2005-2006 academic year:

• Predissertation Training in the early stages of a doctoral program
• Dissertation Write-up-for graduate students
• Postdoctoral Research-for recent PhD recipients and junior faculty
• Teaching-for faculty members to create and new university courses.

The electronic application submission deadline is November 9, 2004 at 9:00p.m.
Additional information can be found at: http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/eurasia/, and questions may be addressed to the Eurasia Program Staff: eurasia@src.org (30.09)

The Fulbright Program in Ukraine is announcing 2005-2006 application for the following programs:

• Fulbright Scholar Program.
• Junior Fulbright Program
• Fulbright Kennan

The Programs Summary, Fields of Study and Application Forms are available at the site: www.fulbrihgt.kiev.ua 
Deadline is October, 29 2004 (10.10)

The Rotary Foundation scholarships and grants:

1. 2005-06 Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships
   This program provides Academic-Year, Multi-Year, and Cultural scholarships to study abroad. Recipients are expected to be outstanding ambassadors of goodwill to the people of their host country through appearances before Rotary clubs and districts, civic organizations and other forums.
2. 2005-07 Rotary World Peace Scholarships
   This program offers annually 70 Rotary World Peace Scholarships for two-year master degree or certificate programs in international relations, peace studies and conflict resolution at one of seven Rotary Centers for International Studies located at prestigious universities around the globe.
3. 2005-06 Rotary Grants for University Teachers
   This program provides funding to faculty willing to share their expertise with students in developing nations.

Grant opportunities from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute
HHMI's International Research Scholars Program will award two five-year grants to support promising basic biomedical research scientists. These are:

• Infectious Diseases and Parasitology
• Baltics, Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, and Ukraine

Hubert H.Humphrey Fellowships Program
provides mid-career professionals with an opportunity to enhance their professional capabilities through participation in specialized 10-month, non-degree programs. The application forms can be downloaded from http://usembassy.kiev.ua/educult_humphrey_eng.html.
Application deadline: 24 September, 2004. (03.09)

The Network Scholarship Programs (NSP) is pleased to offer the 2004 Alumni Grant Program. It offers grants to NSP alumni to further expand the knowledge gained during their fellowship and make a positive contribution to their home country.
All proposals must be related to the Open Society Institute's mission of supporting educational, social, political and legal reform, and of encouraging alternative approaches to complex and controversial issues. Collaborative projects between alumni, across countries, with host universities are welcome.
Application deadline - Monday, SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. (8.04)

International Policy Fellowships, 2005-2006 call for proposals.
The Central European University Center for Policy Studies (CPS) is calling for proposals for its year 2005-2006 International Policy Fellowships (IPF) program.
2005 Fellowship Issue Areas: General Framework: New Frontiers of Democratic Politics.
Subject areas for research proposals are enlisted at www.soros.org/initiatives/ipf
All applications must be submitted online only.
All the details concerning the terms of the awards and application forms are available at www.soros.org/initiatives/ipf
The application deadline is September 15, 2004. (29.08)

A new academic program “MA in Public Health” is opened.
The detailed information and admission requirements are available at www.sph.ukma.kiev.ua 
The final decision is based on number of points gained for:

• Research Essay (written or published) on the topic corresponding to the chosen major
• Ukrainian and English exams
• Interview

MacArthur Foundation is continuing to accept applications for its Individual Research Grants Program.
The program supports projects in four priority fields:
   - Human Rights;
   - Environment and Society;
   - Peace and Security;
   - Society and Law.
Further questions may be addressed to Moscow office of the Foundation at moscow@macfound.org. Application forms can be downloaded from the Foundation web sites http://www.macfound.ru  or http://www.macfound.org.
Annual application deadline - 15 June. (8.04)

Online registration for the Computer-based TOEFL and GRE General Tests
Online registration is now available internationally for the computer-based TOEFL and GRE General tests. The online registration service provides credit card processing and real time seat assignment. By the end of the registration session students will receive their test date, test center location, confirmation number, and confirmation that the credit card has been accepted.
Students can register online at:
www.ets.org/register 
www.ets.org/toefl 
www.gre.org 
Payment must be made using a valid VISA*, Mastercard* or American Express* credit cards. There is no additional fee for online registration. (18.04)

Online registration for the TSE and paper-based TOEFL tests
Real time online registration and credit card processing will be available for the TSE and paper-based TOEFL tests in June. Online registration is currently available for these tests but it is not real time and students receive confirmation of their registration by mail.
Advisors will inform you when real time registration for these tests begins. (18.04)

Conference of the Academic Cooperation Association (ACA). 20-22 June,2004 - Budapest (Hungary)
Central European University and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in partnership with the Tempus Public Foundation (TPF),Institute of International Education (IIE) and the Stifterverband fur die Deutsche Wissenschaft announce Conference of the Academic Cooperation Association.
The theme is Internationalisation of universities including the concept of "international campus", the development of international curricula, teaching and learning in an intercultural environment.
Political decision-makers, academics and practitioners of Internationalization are welcome to apply.
Further Information on Conference Fee, Accommodation, ets. is available at
http://www.aca-secretariat.be/registration/registration_form.asp. (10.04)

Summer University Warsaw 2004. Warsaw School of Economics informs about the Summer University Warsaw 2004 which is to be held from July 3 to 18,2004.
Leading subjects are Economic Transformation and Management Transformation. The working language is English.
For more details and application form please visit WSE website: www.summeruniversity.edu.pl  or contact WSE at: summer@sgh.waw.pl
Deadline for applications is May 20, 2004. (9.05)

Hobson Virtual Education Fair. The Hobsons Virtual Education Fair will be open from 10-16 May 2004. It's the world's largest FREE Internet education event. If you are interested in studying abroad, you don't want to miss out.
At the VEF you can:

• Get information from over 130 schools, college and universities from around
  the world
• Find and apply for funding and scholarships
• Apply for funding and scholarships
• Have your education questions answered by an expert

Register now for the VEF at: www.ezine.hobsons.com (9.05)

ÑEU CRC has announced its Spring 2004 sessions.
CEU Curriculum Research Center is the Central European University's outreach program for Social Science teaching. Each session offers an intensive week-long period for syllabi review, library work and meetings with CEU professors, department/program heads and also offers the opportunity of attending CEU teaching sessions in the relevant discipline.
Application deadlines depend on the sessions dates (see Description of Sessions). (7.12)

European Journalism Institute
The Fund for American Studies presents the European Journalism Institute (EJI) in Prague, Czech Republic on July 11-18, 2004.
FAS seeks both highly qualified journalists and students of journalism.
Selected candidates will receive a full scholarship and a honorarium of $100 USD.
The Institute curriculum will include:
   - The role of government in the economy
   - Environmental regulation
   - Globalization
   - The functions of the price system
   - Health and welfare economics
   - International trade
Applicants can apply on-line at www.tfasinternational.org.
Rolling basis for admission is employed but applicants are encouraged to apply before the final deadline of May 1, 2004.
Contact address for questions cbrockner@tfas.org. (10.04)

Samsung Global Leader Program (SKK-MIT MBA Course)
Graduate School of Business of SKK University newly founded by SKK University with the assistance of Samsung Group and MIT Sloan School of Management offer an MBA Course including student exchange at the MIT for a semester (6 months).
Work Obligation: After completing the MBA degree, the applicant should work at Samsung Electronics (in Korea) for 2 years at the corresponding regional headquarters(London, Moscow, Beijing, Delhi, Singapore, etc.).
Students will be selected by criteria comparable to those of the MIT Sloan School. The major factors that will be considered are as follows: GMAT, TOEFL, GPA, Recommendation letters, application essays.
MBA application deadline: April 20, 2004
For more information visit: http://www.MBA.samsung.ru=20 or call (095) 797 24 74. (10.04)

The Centre for Social Studies and the Graduate School for Social Research at the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology, Polish Academy of Sciences jointly announce: Financial aid in the form of full fellowships or fee-waiver scholarships for the following programmes:
   - MA in Society and Politics;
   - MA in Economy and Society;
   - MA in Culture and Society;
   - MA in Media and Society;
   - PhD programm.
For foreign students the application deadlines are as follows: Application deadline - for financial aid for
   MA programmes March 31st, 2004;
   PhD programmes April 19th, 2004.
For further information see - http://www.css.edu.pl
Or contact CSS by e-mail at CSS@CSS.edu.pl. (15.02)

The Lane Kirkland Scholarships in the 2004-2005 academic year.
The purpose of the Lane Kirkland Scholarship Program is to disseminate and transfer Polish experiences in the field of economic and political transformations, to neighboring countries of Central and Eastern Europe, within the framework of a two-semester supplementary study program in Polish schools of higher education, as well as, 2-4 week professional internships in state and private institutions.
FIELDS:
   economics and management;
   public administration and business administration;
   local government administration;
   law;
   social science;
   political science.

Polish language proficiency sufficient to effectively attend lectures and seminars (alternatively English - for those candidates who select a specific study program with English as language of instruction)is required.
Application deadline - March 15, 2004. (25.02)

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation. AAUW Educational Foundation International Fellowships for 2004-2005.
Fellowships are available to women who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States to study at the graduate or post-graduate level in the United States.
Stipends:
    Master's/First Professional Fellowship $18,000
    Doctorate Fellowship $20,000
    Postdoctoral Fellowship $30,000
Applications can be downloaded directly from the AAUW website at http://www.aauw.org. (7.12)

American Institute of Political and Economic Systems (AIPES). Summer School in Prague (Czech Republic).
The Fund for American Studies, Georgetown University and Charles University take pride in presenting their leadership program in Central and Eastern Europe during the summer of 2004.
The Institute offers a cross-cultural educational experience for university students from Europe, former states of the Soviet Union, and the United States.
The AIPES website is the best resource for information and communication. Students must apply online by visiting website at http://www.aipes.org/ . Should you have any questions, or would like to request brochures, please send an email at aipes@tfas.org . (7.12)

Fulbright American Studies Institutes
(June-August 2004) are six-week academic seminars for university level faculty whose purpose is to provide participants with a deeper understanding of American life and institutions, past and present, in order to strengthen curricula and to improve the quality of teaching about the U.S. in college, university and secondary school classrooms.
Two Institutes for Foreign Secondary School Educators Designed for specialists in American Studies, American Literature and American History.
Five Institutes for University Educators:
   "U.S. Political Economy And The Global Economic System"
   "Religion In The U.S.: Pluralism And Public Presence"
   "Contemporary American Literature"
   "U.S. Foreign Policy: Foundations For Formulation"
   "American Civilization"
Application deadline - February 21, 2004. (16.02)

CEU Summer University (SUN)
is an academic program at the Central European University for university teachers, administrators and professionals. It offers a series of intensive one-, two- or three-week courses in the Social Sciences and Humanities to encourage and promote regional academic cooperation and reseach development.
Application deadline for submitting applications for CEU Summer University has been extended until: February 9, 2004.
Applications can be submitted either online (https://online.ceu.hu/osun by mailing the attachments to the SUN office) or by sending the whole application as hard copy to the SUN office. (25.01)

European Spring Institute 2004 on The Future of Europe: Lobbying in Brussels.
The Institute admits both undergraduate and graduate level students. Students must be currently enrolled in a college or university.
Place:
    Prague, Czech Republic
    March 13-21, 2004
To apply fill in and submit the On-line Application Form: http://www.esi-prague.org.
Early Bird Application Deadline: January 30, 2004.
Final Deadline: February 13, 2004.   (21.01)

Course Development Competition
s a grant program for university teachers, which is intended to encourage the development and introduction of new courses, which are innovative in content, methodology and teaching approach.
Application deadline: 31 January 2004 (all applications should reach the program office by this date). (7.12)