Archive for November, 2010
The Glimpse Correspondents Program, USA
The Glimpse Correspondents Program for US and Non US Citizens
Glimpse Correspondents Program is for talented writers and photographers with a passion for storytelling and a knack for finding truly unique stories. The program is open to anyone who will be working, volunteering, or studying outside of their home country for at least 10 weeks. Correspondents receive the following benefits:
• $600 stipend
• Support from a team of professional editors
• Career training in writing and photography
• Guaranteed publication on Glimpse.org and Matador Network Read the rest of this entry »
The Legatum Fellowship at MIT, USA
Legatum Center seeks entrepreneurs who aspire to have a lasting and positive economic impact on low-income countries by developing their own entrepreneurial ideas and building their own local enterprises. The Center’s approach is intensely practical. Recognizing that even the best innovations can be rendered useless if not distributed effectively, we work closely with our Fellows to design not just innovative products and services, but also workable, affordable, and sustainable business distribution methods.
The fellowship is open to all MIT graduate students and consists of:
1. Business plan coaching
2. Specialized seminars Read the rest of this entry »
Thompson Postdoctoral Fellowship, USA
Thompson Postdoctoral Fellowship in Geophysics
Study Subject: Geophysics
Employer: School of Earth Sciences
Level: Postdoctoral
Department of Geophysics, Stanford University, has established the Thompson Postdoctoral Fellowship to be awarded to a candidate preferably within two years of receipt of the Ph.D. The fellowship is open to applicants in any area of geophysics including new areas of research that cross existing disciplinary boundaries, so that students and recent graduates in Earth science, physics, chemistry, biology, or computational sciences with interests in the geophysical sciences are also encouraged to apply. Our department is currently active in crustal geophysics, exploration and production geophysics, seismic imaging, rock physics, earthquake seismology, crustal deformation, stress and geomechanics, environmental geophysics, and planetary sciences. The successful candidate will have her/his own independent research agenda, but have common interests with one or more existing faculty (who will serve as a formal mentor) to participate in their research group activities. We encourage prospective applicants to communicate in advance with prospective faculty mentors.
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship, USA
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students
Study Subject: Issues and Challenges Affecting Philanthropy, Social Enterprise, Nonprofit Organizations, and Other Actors in The Social Sector.
Employer: The Aspen Institute
Level: Postgraduate
Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI) in Washington, DC, offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times annually. The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students of color. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with PSI. Through this fellowship, PSI seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues and challenges affecting philanthropy, social enterprise, nonprofit organizations, and other actors in the social sector. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience.