Monday, January 24, 2011
American Institute of Indian Studies Fellowship Competition
The American Institute of Indian Studies invites applications from scholars from all disciplines who wish to conduct their research in India. Junior fellowships are given to doctoral candidates to conduct research for their dissertations in India for up to eleven months. Senior long-term (six to nine months) and short-term (four months or less) fellowships are available for scholars who hold the Ph.D. degree. Some senior fellows in the humanities will receive fellowships funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Performing and Creative Arts fellowships are available for accomplished practitioners of the performing arts of India and creative artists. Professional development fellowships are available to scholars and professionals who have not previously worked in India. Eligible applicants include 1) U.S. citizens, and 2) citizens of other countries who are students or faculty members at U.S. colleges and universities. This requirement is not applicable to U.S. citizens. Applications can be downloaded from the website http://www.indiastudies.org/. Inquiries should be directed to (773) 702-8638. Email: http://us.mc596.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=aiis@uchicago.edu. The application deadline is July 1, 2011.
Friday, January 21, 2011
State Department: Fall Internship Application
The State Department is now accepting applications for its fall internship program which is open to undergrads, grads, and graduating students.
Opportunities for Student Internships, Student Temporary Employment positions, and Student Career Experience positions are available.
Positions are both paid and unpaid.
Internship Application Deadline: March 1, 2011
For more information visit the State Department website: http://careers.state.gov/students/programs
Call for Application: VOLUNTEER IN CHINA
Dream Corps, an innovative nonprofit
organization, is looking for international volunteers to participate
in its 2011 Summer Volunteer Program in rural villages and urban
migrant communities in China.
organization, is looking for international volunteers to participate
in its 2011 Summer Volunteer Program in rural villages and urban
migrant communities in China.
participate in its 2011 Summer Volunteer Program in underprivileged
rural schools (township elementary or middle schools) and villages of
China. Volunteers will take part in activities that include:
Establishing and developing libraries: decorations, cataloging books,
electronic cataloging system set-ups, and library policy making.
Reading programs: “Library Month”, “Reading Aloud”, “Science and
Reading”, EnglishReading, and crafts.
Understanding and learning from locals: communicating with the local
teachers, home visits, community research, and promoting reading in
the community.
The program consists of 4 days of training in Beijing, 3 weeks of
volunteer work on assigned volunteer sites, and 3 days concluding
forum in Beijing.
volunteer work on assigned volunteer sites, and 3 days concluding
forum in Beijing.
When: 2011 summer, May 19 – June 23
Deadline: February 20, 2011
Apply at http://www.dreamcorps.org/
process, please contact volunteer@dreamcorps.org
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Global Language Network Class Registration
Class registration for the Global Language Network (GLN) starts Thursday January, 20th in the evening and ends Saturday January, 22nd.
Language classes being offered include: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Urdu
Due to the high number of registrants, the GLN website will experience heavy traffic and might be temporarily unavailable. If that happens, try again later: you may submit you request anytime on Friday or Saturday. Due to a high number of applicants,GLN selects its students by drawing a lottery. All applications submitted on Friday and Saturday will be included in the lottery.
Deadlines:
- January 20-22: Class Registration
- January 23-24: Students will receive an automated status alert
- January 25: Registered students must place a class deposit by 10 am
- January 28: Registration will officially close for classes that might have available spots after the registration period
Fees:
- $150 refundable deposit to secure registered spot
- Deposit will be released at the end of the semester provided that the student attend at least 75% of classes (traditionally 9 out of 12)
- Note that there is a $25 processing fee that covers the costs of space rentals and other administrative expenses
See the GLN website at:
http://www.thegln.org/database/GLN-GW/student/creataccount.php
Friday, January 14, 2011
URGENT - OPPORTUNITY TO MEET FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA, WEDS, 1/19
The First Lady is holding an event on Wednesday, January 19, to celebrate educational exchange with China and the 100,000 Strong Initiative. The audience will be current American students who study Mandarin or who have studied abroad in China.
We just found out about this opportunity from the State Department and can provide no further information at this time regarding location, time, etc.
If you meet the criteria above (US citizen, current student, and have studied Mandarin or studied abroad in China) and wish to be considered to attend the event, email us (gsigur@gwu.edu) your full name, DOB, and SSN by 4:30 today. This will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
We just found out about this opportunity from the State Department and can provide no further information at this time regarding location, time, etc.
If you meet the criteria above (US citizen, current student, and have studied Mandarin or studied abroad in China) and wish to be considered to attend the event, email us (gsigur@gwu.edu) your full name, DOB, and SSN by 4:30 today. This will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
The Global Language Network Registration
The Global Language Network (GLN) registration will open next Monday, January 17th. Seats are taken quickly so students who wish to register need to do so as soon as possible.
GLN is a DC base 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization whose mission is to advance language learning by offering common and less commonly taught languages; making language learning affordable; and facilitating cross-cultural interaction and exchange.
GLN offers affordable language classes in more than 60 languages taught by dedicated native speakers who volunteer their time and energy to teach their language and share their culture.
Read more on the GLN website: www.thegln.org
Monday, January 10, 2011
2011 Sigur Center Grants and Fellowships
The Sigur Center is pleased to announce its 2011 grants and fellowships for undergraduate and graduate students. Please see below for specific information regarding the different fellowships. Also, please note that all fellowships are open to both undergraduate and graduate students except for the Sigur Center Summer Grant for Asian Field Research, which is available only to graduate students. Applications will be accepted between January 14th and February 18th.
For more information regarding the Sigur Center's 2011 fellowships, inculding application forms, please visit the Fellowships and Grants page at the Sigur Center's website at: http://www.gwu.edu/~sigur/academics/fellowships.cfm
2011 Sigur Center Grants and Fellowships:
This year we are proud to introduce a NEW! Sigur Center Grant for Internships in Asia for George Washington University students interested in gaining professional experience abroad this summer.
NEW! Sigur Center Grant for Internships in Asia
The Sigur Center is pleased to offer a new grant for internships in Asia for George Washington University BA, MA and PhD candidates interested in Asian affairs. These awards provide funding for travel and living expenses while participating in non-paid or low-pay internships in Asia.
This grant is open to all GW BA, MA and PhD students regardless of nationality.
* Those selected for these grants must submit four blog posts throughout the course of the program and, during the fall semester, participate in an informal discussion with Sigur Center staff and other internship grant recipients about your experience abroad. Application should include current resume,internship information form, budget, two letters of recommendation, and GW transcripts.
Additionally, we will continue to offer our traditional Grants and Fellowships:
Sigur Center Grant for Chinese Language Study in Taiwan
Each summer the Sigur Center offers a Chinese language study grant for George Washington University BA and MA and PhD candidates. Language study must be conducted in Taiwan, and applicants need to confirm acceptance into a language program before leaving.
This grant is open to all GW BA, MA, and Ph.D. students regardless of nationality.
* Those selected for these grants must submit four blog posts throughout the course of the program and, during the fall semester, participate in an informal discussion with Sigur Center staff and other language grant recipients about your experience abroad. Application should include current resume, statement of purpose, information about the proposed language program, budget, two letters of recommendation, and GW transcripts.
**Please note that the Sigur Center has substantial funding specifically dedicated to sending students to study Chinese in Taiwan. We strongly recommend that, if you would like to study Chinese abroad, you apply for this grant. If you want to study in China, you must apply for the Asian Language Grant, which has no such specific monies for Chinese language study.**
Sigur Center Grant for Korean Language Study in Korea
The Sigur Center is pleased to offer a Korean language study grant for George Washington University BA, MA and PhD candidates. All language study must be conducted in Korea, and applicants need to confirm acceptance into a language program before leaving.
This grant is open to all GW BA, MA and Ph.D. students regardless of nationality.
* Those selected for these grants must submit four blog posts throughout the course of the program and, during the fall semester, participate in an informal discussion with Sigur Center staff and other language grant recipients about your experience abroad. Application should include current resume, statement of purpose, information about the proposed language program, budget, two letters of recommendation, and GW transcripts.
Sigur Center Grant for Asian Language Study in Asia
The Sigur Center is pleased to offer a grant for the study of any Asian language in a relevant country. Examples may include, but are not limited to:
Chinese in China
Japanese in Japan
Hindi in India
Vietnamese in Vietnam
All language study must be conducted in a relevant country where that language is commonly spoken, and applicants need to confirm acceptance into a language program before leaving.
This grant is open to all GW BA, MA and PhD students regardless of nationality.
* Those selected for these grants must submit four blog posts throughout the course of the program and, during the fall semester, participate in an informal discussion with Sigur Center staff and other language grant recipients about your experience abroad. Application should include current resume, statement of purpose, information about the proposed language program, budget, two letters of recommendation, and GW transcripts.
**Please note that the Sigur Center has substantial funding specifically dedicated to sending students to study Chinese in Taiwan. We strongly recommend that, if you would like to study Chinese abroad, you apply for the Taiwan grant. If you want to study in China, you must apply for this grant, which has no such specific monies for Chinese language study.**
Sigur Center Summer Grant for Asian Field Research
The Sigur Center offers summer field research grants in Asia for George Washington University graduate students (M.A. or Ph.D.) interested in Asian affairs. These awards provide funding for travel, living, and research expenses while doing fieldwork in an Asian country.
This grant is open to all GW MA and PhD students regardless of nationality.
* Those selected for these grants must submit a 15-page research and travel report upon completion of their project and present their findings at a roundtable discussion during the fall semester. Application should include current resume, project proposal, budget, two letters of recommendation, and GW transcripts.
For more information regarding the Sigur Center's 2011 fellowships, inculding application forms, please visit the Fellowships and Grants page at the Sigur Center's website at: http://www.gwu.edu/~sigur/academics/fellowships.cfm
2011 Sigur Center Grants and Fellowships:
This year we are proud to introduce a NEW! Sigur Center Grant for Internships in Asia for George Washington University students interested in gaining professional experience abroad this summer.
NEW! Sigur Center Grant for Internships in Asia
The Sigur Center is pleased to offer a new grant for internships in Asia for George Washington University BA, MA and PhD candidates interested in Asian affairs. These awards provide funding for travel and living expenses while participating in non-paid or low-pay internships in Asia.
This grant is open to all GW BA, MA and PhD students regardless of nationality.
* Those selected for these grants must submit four blog posts throughout the course of the program and, during the fall semester, participate in an informal discussion with Sigur Center staff and other internship grant recipients about your experience abroad. Application should include current resume,internship information form, budget, two letters of recommendation, and GW transcripts.
Additionally, we will continue to offer our traditional Grants and Fellowships:
Sigur Center Grant for Chinese Language Study in Taiwan
Each summer the Sigur Center offers a Chinese language study grant for George Washington University BA and MA and PhD candidates. Language study must be conducted in Taiwan, and applicants need to confirm acceptance into a language program before leaving.
This grant is open to all GW BA, MA, and Ph.D. students regardless of nationality.
* Those selected for these grants must submit four blog posts throughout the course of the program and, during the fall semester, participate in an informal discussion with Sigur Center staff and other language grant recipients about your experience abroad. Application should include current resume, statement of purpose, information about the proposed language program, budget, two letters of recommendation, and GW transcripts.
**Please note that the Sigur Center has substantial funding specifically dedicated to sending students to study Chinese in Taiwan. We strongly recommend that, if you would like to study Chinese abroad, you apply for this grant. If you want to study in China, you must apply for the Asian Language Grant, which has no such specific monies for Chinese language study.**
Sigur Center Grant for Korean Language Study in Korea
The Sigur Center is pleased to offer a Korean language study grant for George Washington University BA, MA and PhD candidates. All language study must be conducted in Korea, and applicants need to confirm acceptance into a language program before leaving.
This grant is open to all GW BA, MA and Ph.D. students regardless of nationality.
* Those selected for these grants must submit four blog posts throughout the course of the program and, during the fall semester, participate in an informal discussion with Sigur Center staff and other language grant recipients about your experience abroad. Application should include current resume, statement of purpose, information about the proposed language program, budget, two letters of recommendation, and GW transcripts.
Sigur Center Grant for Asian Language Study in Asia
The Sigur Center is pleased to offer a grant for the study of any Asian language in a relevant country. Examples may include, but are not limited to:
Chinese in China
Japanese in Japan
Hindi in India
Vietnamese in Vietnam
All language study must be conducted in a relevant country where that language is commonly spoken, and applicants need to confirm acceptance into a language program before leaving.
This grant is open to all GW BA, MA and PhD students regardless of nationality.
* Those selected for these grants must submit four blog posts throughout the course of the program and, during the fall semester, participate in an informal discussion with Sigur Center staff and other language grant recipients about your experience abroad. Application should include current resume, statement of purpose, information about the proposed language program, budget, two letters of recommendation, and GW transcripts.
**Please note that the Sigur Center has substantial funding specifically dedicated to sending students to study Chinese in Taiwan. We strongly recommend that, if you would like to study Chinese abroad, you apply for the Taiwan grant. If you want to study in China, you must apply for this grant, which has no such specific monies for Chinese language study.**
Sigur Center Summer Grant for Asian Field Research
The Sigur Center offers summer field research grants in Asia for George Washington University graduate students (M.A. or Ph.D.) interested in Asian affairs. These awards provide funding for travel, living, and research expenses while doing fieldwork in an Asian country.
This grant is open to all GW MA and PhD students regardless of nationality.
* Those selected for these grants must submit a 15-page research and travel report upon completion of their project and present their findings at a roundtable discussion during the fall semester. Application should include current resume, project proposal, budget, two letters of recommendation, and GW transcripts.
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