Advanced Programme in European Law and Economics 2014 in Riga

Advanced Programme in European Law and Economics for Eastern Partnership Region and Central Asia is a special 12-week full-time training programme, funded by the government of Latvia, offering education and practical knowledge transfer. The programme starts on 15 September 2014. Graduation is planned for Friday 5 December 2014.

The programme will focus on the understanding of the legal, economic and political aspects within the European Union framework, using an interdisciplinary approach that is based on both teaching and practical experience through group activities and experience-sharing study visits.

SynCity 2014 Summer School

The Technische Universitat Dresden (TUD) is organizing the SynCity 2014 Summer School (September 17, 2014 – September 30, 2014). From a practical perspective and through interdisciplinary workshop formats, the summer school SynCity 2014 wants to explore how the inevitable technology push of smart technologies can be directed towards more social, human, and urban sustainable development.

The idea of "smart" and "intelligent" systems pervades all levels of urban environment. Mostly associated with ICT, cyber-physical systems, and the Internet of Things, "smart" concepts still demand clarification and original interpretation. For the SynCity summer school 2014, TU Dresden invites up to 20 excellent young researchers, PhD-students and PostDocs from all over the world with an interest in technology development and socio-ecology to explore future trends in urban design.

Africa Scholarship Program at Alma Graduate University in Bologna

Alma Graduate School, together with the Foundation for World Wide Cooperation, introduces the Africa Scholarship Program for the Academic Year 2014-2015. This Scholarship Program aims to facilitate the participation of 10 young bright talents from Africa, wishing to pursue an MBA and contribute to the social and economic development of their continent.

Candidates need to be citizens of an African Country, hold an undergraduate degree, be proficient in English and have 2 years of professional experience. Beneficiaries will be asked to sign a letter of understanding about the importance of repatriation and contribution to economic and social development of Africa. 

Estonian School of Diplomacy Scholarships

Estonian School of Diplomacy offers limited amount of scholarships to participate in the nine-month training program 'International Relations and European Integration'.

Scholarships for academic year 2014/2015 will be given to following countries (ONLY):  Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Montenegro, Moldova, Tajikistan, Ukraine.

Scholarships of the Government of Slovak Republic

The provision of scholarships of the Government of the Slovak Republic is a long-term component of development assistance by the SR, which is a programme and project activity of the SR Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the framework of the international community. The provision of scholarships of the SR Government in the framework of conditions set out by the OECD for realization of ODA includes also scholarships of the SR Government for Slovak nationals living abroad.

The Slovak Republic Ministry of Education, Science, Research & Sport shall provide a foreigner an SR Government scholarship during the standard length of studies as a student of a public university in the SR as follows:

Mitrovica Summer University 2014

We are delighted to inform you that this year, for the seventh time, Mitrovica Summer University 2014 (MSU14) will be organized. We are looking for highly motivated students who want to participate in the MSU14 and to make it an unforgettable experience. 
 

Mitrovica Summer University 2014 will take place in Mitrovica between the 11th and 25th of July 2014.
 

iversity STUDY ANYWHERE Scholartrip

Win a Scholartrip to your dream destination and a new MacBook! How it works: Take an iversity course to participate. Invite friends to increase your chances. If you win, you will get a plane ticket to a destination of your choice, a new MacBook Air  and spending money for room and board so you can take our courses wherever you want. Details below.

April Opportunities for Young Media Makers

New Media Ambassador for GEYC Resource Center 

Deadline: 20 April 2014


In order to promote, develop and enrich GEYC Resource Center in Bucharest, Romania launch a call for candidates for the position of “New Media Ambassador“, a three-month practical training in the field of social media, multimedia, PR and communication skills.

Ocean Science Journalism Fellowship  

Deadline: 16 May 3014

WHOI Ocean Science Journalism Fellowships were established in 2000, and the next programme will be held from September 7-12, 2014. The OSJ programme is designed to introduce science journalists to the interdisciplinary and wide-ranging fields of oceanography and ocean engineering.

The 2014 European Resource Bank

The 2014 European Resource Bank will be held in Aix-en-Provence, France, June 27-29, 2014. Save the date!

 

Right after the European Elections, representatives of European free-market think tanks will join in Aix-en-Provence to reflect upon the consequences of the electoral relsults for the future of Europe and which new strategies should be implemented to change the climate of ideas towards more reforms, more accountability and more pro-growth policies.

IES Seminars 2014

IES Liberty Seminars 2014 will be held in Gummersbach, Germany, Bansko, Bulgaria, and Predeal, Romania.

IES Europe offers you an interdisciplinary introduction to the tradition of classical liberal thought. Subjects covered include economics, history, moral and political philosophy, law, jurisprudence. Faculty and program will soon be availble. The main aim is to approach these fields from a liberal point of view. The seminars are a unique opportunity to boost your understanding of the classical liberal principles of individual rights, private property, and free markets and their applications to today's issues.

Through the generosity of partners, IES-Europe is able to offer the seminars for free. Lectures, housing, meals are provided by IES-Europe. Participants only pay for their own travel.