Three-Month Internship at INTERIGHTS in London

INTERIGHTS is pleased to invite applications for a three month funded internship starting at the beginning of June 2013, for a lawyer/academic working on LGBTI Human Rights in Europe. The precise nature of activities will depend on organisational and programme priorities at the time of the placement; however, it is likely that the main areas in which experience will be offered will include:

• Legal research on international and comparative human rights law and practice relating to LGBTI Human Rights to support the preparation of briefs before domestic courts and the European Court of Human Rights;
• Assistance on INTERIGHTS’ publications on LGBTI Human Rights;
• Where possible, attendance at meetings with human rights practitioners, lectures, or visits to other international / national human rights organisations based in London.

The three-month internship will begin in early June 2013 and will be based in London.

Requirements

The successful applicant will:

• have a degree in law;
• have good experience of working in a human rights NGO as a practising lawyer or in academia;
• have demonstrable experience of working with the European Convention on Human Rights and the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights;
• have worked on and have an interest in working on LGBTI Human Rights (familiarity with issues related to the human rights of transgender people will be an advantage);
• be familiar with regional and international human rights instruments and mechanisms;
• demonstrate strong research, analytical and writing skills;
• and have good spoken and written English (knowledge of a Central and Eastern European language and/or of French will be an advantage);
• have the right to work in the UK.

Remuneration

• The intern will receive a monthly grant of £1,300.
• INTERIGHTS will arrange and pay for travel
• Accommodation is not provided but INTERIGHTS can advise on finding a suitable place to stay.

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK or be able to successfully obtain a visa before the placement.

Application

To apply please send:

• a covering letter,
• a curriculum vitae indicating two referees,
• a completed equality and diversity monitoring form
• a recent writing sample of no more than two thousand words.

Short listed applicants may be interviewed by telephone.

Applications should be sent by email to jobs@interights.org. Please enter the title of the internship you are applying for in the subject heading of your email.

The closing date for applications is 5 April 2013.

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5 Things Not to Do When Applying to College

College is a gateway to many opportunities. During these formative years, foundations are laid and bridges are built to future successes.

A variety of college and university options exist, but choosing the right institution will ensure that you have access to the right resources, programs, and faculty that meet your needs. However, don’t forget that colleges are selecting you too. They are looking for prospective students who will contribute to their campus community and who have a well-rounded academic and extracurricular track record.

For this reason, it is important to avoid these five common mistakes when applying to college:

1. Don’t Procrastinate

The first mistake you don’t want to make when applying to college is to wait until the last minute to apply. The application process can be lengthy, and it’s important to have plenty of time to complete all the paperwork and take the required tests. Many high school students are advised to begin planning as early as their sophomore year. Start looking at schools you are interested in and find out which tests and scores they require. Many schools require the SAT and/or the ACT. It is a good idea to take these tests your sophomore and junior year for practice, so you are prepared when senior year arrives. Start early so that you have plenty of time to complete the application process and submit your highest possible scores.

2. Don’t Put Off Visiting

A big mistake applicants make is to not visit the college they are planning to attend. Academics are not the only aspect to consider when applying to a school; finding success in college can also largely depend on the campus atmosphere and whether or not it is a place where you feel you can thrive. Make a list of attributes that you are looking for in a school campus, and take a visit to the schools on the top of your list. Plan ahead and meet with teachers and advisors to help you get a feel for the faculty. Many schools can also arrange time for you to meet with current students, so it’s wise to have a few questions ready to ask them as well.

3. Don’t Ignore Social Media

Whatever you do, don’t forget about your social media platforms. These platforms include Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and any other publicly accessible networks where you have published personal information. As the influence of social media increases, it is becoming more common for schools to carefully look over your online presence. Make sure to take down any potentially incriminating photographs and posts. Better yet: Make filtering your online presence a habit as it will be a skill you will need beyond college. Always think before you post something online, and ask yourself what potential schools or employers would think if they saw it — because they might! 

4. Don’t Lie

Over all else, you don’t want to make the mistake of falsifying information on your application. For some students, it can be tempting to elevate applications with extracurricular activities or awards that are not completely accurate. It is far better to be honest, even if you think your resume isn’t as diverse as others, than include misinformation. Colleges are not only able to usually pick up on these discrepancies, but often times if they suspect something is incorrect, they will seek to verify the information. In the end, believe in yourself enough to present the truth, and you will be laying a foundation that will prepare you even further success during your college years.

5. Don’t Slack

Finally, though the dreaded senioritis may set in once you are accepted into college, do not slack off your last semester before graduation. Many high school students are under the false assumption that it is only the first half of their high school senior year that colleges are concerned with. But according to an article in the New York Times, colleges often require midterm and final grades to be sent to admissions offices. Furthermore, make sure you don’t become distracted by first-year excitement once college actually begins, because many scholarships and internships are highly dependent on student achievement throughout the year, and you don’t want to get off on the wrong foot.

Gabriela D. Acosta serves as the community manager for the MSW@USC, one of the most innovative and dynamic social work graduate programs online. She is passionate about social justice, community organizing and leadership development. Connect with me on Twitter @Gabyacosta101

 

Youth and Conflict - Conflict Resolution Education in Central Asia

The Center for Conflict Studies (CCS) at the University of Marburg is delighted to announce the call for applications for the international summer school “Youth and Conflict - Conflict Resolution Education in Central Asia”. The CCS has been awarded a grant by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) to organize the summer school in collaboration with the Kyrgyz Russian Slavonic University (KRSU) and the DAAD in Bishkek. The summer school will take place at KRSU on August 25 - 31, 2013.

The summer school deals with the role of the youth in Central Asia with a special focus on conflicts and conflict resolution approaches. The role of youth with regard to conflicts is ambiguous. Youth may play a central role as a high-risk group for conflict escalation as well as be „agents of change“ who can stimulate a peaceful development and social consensus within conflict societies. On average, Central Asian societies are rather young with a high percentage of young people who have great impact on the societal development. Central Asia has been in transition since the end of the Cold War and has had to deal with violent conflict where „youth bulges“ at times played an important role for the conflict process. An in-depth analysis of the role of youth in connection with conflict in Central Asia therefore lies at hand.

The objectives of the summer school are threefold: 

• First, students will receive training in approaches to conflict resolution and mediation. 
• Second, students will be introduced to conflict resolution education and the role of marginalized youth in conflict transformation. 
• Finally, students will apply the acquired skills in practice through the analysis of specific conflicts in Central Asia.

FINANCIAL CONDITIONS: Thanks to the financial support by the DAAD we can offer full funding for travel and board for all accepted applicants. Accepted applicants are asked to book tickets to Bishkek early in advance.
 

ELIGIBILITY: Students must hold a BA degree and have Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tajik, Turkmen or Uzbek citizenship. Applications from nationals of other countries will not be accepted. In addition, a small number of Master or doctoral students from Germany can also be funded. 

 
APPLICATION: All applicants are asked to submit a CV of no more than two pages and a letter of motivation. The letter of motivation must not exceed 700 words. The letter of motivation should outline the reasons for applying and the intended benefits you expect for your further studies at university, research or professional career.

Please send your application to summpacs@staff.uni-marburg.de. DEADLINE: April 15, 2013. Applicants who are selected will take part in an essay competition (deadline: August 1, 2013).

Transparency International Summer School on Integrity

Applications are welcome for the Transparency International Summer School on Integrity that will take place in Vilnius, Lithuania, on 8-14 July, 2013. The Summer School is designed for students, graduates and young professionals. 

The aim of the Summer School is to provide student leaders from across the region with an opportunity to learn first-hand from professionals working in the anti-corruption field. The School seeks to provide students with a peer-to-peer learning and integrity-building platform that links international experience with transparency and integrity to the current situation in post-communist countries and beyond.

Participants of the Transparency International Summer School on Integrity  learn about the causes of corruption and practical ways in which societies can become more transparent and accountable.

 

The School staff  offer students state-of-the-art professional guidance and compelling case studies showing long-term sustainability through transparent and integrity. Led by leading anti-corruption professionals, the School seeks to create an environment that brings discussions about transparency and integrity from a high public policy level into the classroom and the everyday life of students.

University students earn 6 ECTS credits upon successful completion of the course.

Course Programme 

The TI Summer School consists of three teaching modules covering the public sector, the private sector and civic empowerment. Each module will include theoretical definitions of corruption as it affects different parts of society, and how anti-corruption tools are used in practice.

• The public sector module covers abuse of office, nepotism, public procurement and accountability mechanisms for public institutions.
• The private sector module focuses on international anti-corruption mechanisms, corporate reporting standards, media accountability, and corruption in different industry sectors.
• The civic empowerment module addresses the role of citizens in monitoring the activities of the state and explores ways in which people can become involved in the public decision-making process, in reporting corruption, and in anti-corruption activities.

Students will be introduced to new online mobilisation methods, falling under the “web 2.0″ rubric, used by organisations such as Sunlight Foundation, My Society and will receive a training on media literacy, i.e. how to critically read and work with news.

Application Process

Applicants wishing to apply shall submit the following documents:
1) Application form (save as.doc)
2) Europass CV.

The completed application form with the CV should be sent to admissions@transparencyschool.org. Only fully filled applications will be considered. The copies of the diplomas and letters of recommendations are welcome but not compulsory. The final deadline for the submission of application documents is 1 May 2013.

Fees

For 2013 the course participation fee is set at 400 EUR. The fee covers accommodation, meals, study material and extra-curricular activities. Participants are expected to cover their own travel expenses (including visas, insurance, etc.). Students may be granted (partial) tuition fee waivers in exceptional cases.

Scholarships

A limited number of competitive scholarships is available. Full scholarships cover transportation, tuition and board expenses. Students seeking a scholarship are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Students may be also offered partial scholarships that cover a part of their expenses.

Students from the following countries can apply for a full scholarship (the full list of eligible countries is to be confirmed by 1 April 2013): Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Egypt, Estonia, Georgia, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Moldova, Morocco, Palestine, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, Syria and Tunisia.

For further questions regarding the application procedure, fees, scholarships or general inquiries, please contact at admissions@transparencyschool.org
 

Web-site: http://transparencyschool.org/

European Forum Alpbach 2013

"Experiences and Values" is the general topic of the European Forum Alpbach 2013 which will take place from August 12 to 31, 2013 in the village of Alpbach in the Tyrolean mountains. The three-week event offers an opportunity to enter into discussion with renowned personalities. In a unique atmosphere, speakers from a wide variety of disciplines will discuss burning issues of our times with the participants. An extensive social programme offers opportunities to continue debates outside the conference and seminar rooms. This special nature of the European Forum attracts around 4,000 participants from more than 60 countries every year.

To enable young people to share in this experience, the European Forum Alpbach Non-Profit Foundation under Private Law, supported by many sponsors, makes scholarships available for students and recent graduates. Last year, more than 600 students and recent graduates from 47 countries were able to take part in the Forum thanks to scholarships.

Scholarships for the Symposia of the European Forum Alpbach

Scholarships for the European Forum Alpbach 2013 are available for students and recent graduates up to 30 years of age. We welcome applications from all countries and academic disciplines. Our main objective is to ensure the participation of many young people in the entire event. The combination of academic seminars followed by symposiums and short courses on specific topics reflects the special character of the European Forum Alpbach.

Please take into account that there are different scholarship programmes for the Alpbach Summer Schools on European Integration 2013 and on European Health and Social Systems, and that you can apply only either for the European Forum Alpbach or for one of the Summer Schools.

Deadline for scholarship application: May 2, 2013 (postmark).

Scholarship Value 
A scholarship includes the participation fee for all events of the European Forum Alpbach 2013 (August 12 to 31, 2013) worth 550.00 EUR.

Should you not have sufficient funds to cover the costs of your stay in Alpbach, there is the possibility to apply for an additional amount for accommodation and board. Please fill out the financial statement form and include it in your application if you wish to be considered for this extra sum. If you have any proof of financial support for your studies, you do not need to explain your financial situation in writing but only include the corresponding forms (e.g. the confirmation that you are receiving the Austrian "Studienbeihilfe" or any other study grants). Travel costs cannot be refunded.

Students and young graduates who have been scholarship holders in the past may apply for a return scholarship. The scholarship comprises 90% of the participation fee; 10% of the fee as well as the costs for board and lodging have to be covered by the scholarship holder. If you apply for a return scholarship, you need to hand in the application form and a letter of motivation only.

Application Requirements 
Please make sure that the application submitted is complete and that you send all documents by regular mail.
Applications via e-mail cannot be accepted.

-Motivation statement-

The essential features to be included in the motivation statement (one-page text) are:
a) A comment on your personal thoughts and ideas about the topics of the current programme.
b (1) An exploration of your views and ideas concerning the European integration process, and of the fundamental ideas of the European Forum Alpbach;
OR
b (2) All applicants composing a contribution to the project “Europe 2057” or the "Science Slam" at the Built Environment Symposium will be allowed to limit the letter of motivation to the personal part (a), if the project contribution is attached to the application.

-Curriculum Vitae-

In addition to listing your academic education, the curriculum vitae should give evidence of your practical experience and extra-curricular activities.

-Certificates and Transcripts-

Copies of relevant school and university certificates, as well as a transcript covering all credits obtained during the last academic year, in order to prove your academic progress. If your transcripts/certificates are made out in a language other than German or English, you need to submit a translation. This translation need not be certified.

-German or English Proficiency-
(non-native speakers only)

Please enclose proof of your proficiency in German or English (minimum: European level B2 or IELTS 6.5). Any conclusive proof will be admitted. If your certificates are made out in a language other than German or English, you need to submit a translation. This translation need not be certified.

Selection Procedure 
All applications will be assessed through careful consideration of the documents submitted. The candidates will be selected by a committee chaired by Prof. em. Erich Gornik, former Vice-President of the European Forum Alpbach.

The following criteria will be taken into account: content of the motivation statement, academic achievements, professional experience, extra-curricular activities, and overall appearance and orderliness of the application. 100 points can be achieved. For every failed application in the past 5 points will be added, for every successful application 10 points will be subtracted.

Scholarships for the Alpbach Summerschool on European Integration

Scholarships for the Alpbach Summer School on European Integration 2013 are available for students and recent graduates up to 30 years of age.

To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must either have a degree from a university or a specialised institution of higher education, or be near completion of their studies (preferably in law, economics, social or political sciences), and are required to produce evidence thereof (certificates, etc.). In exceptional cases, mature students may also be eligible.

Deadline for scholarship application: May 2, 2013 (postmark).

Scholarship Value 
A scholarship includes the participation fee for the Alpbach Summer School on European Integration 2013 (August 12 to 27, 2013) worth 500.00 EUR.

Should you not have sufficient funds to cover the costs of your stay in Alpbach, there is the possibility to apply for an additional amount for accommodation and board. Please fill out the financial statement form and include it in your application if you wish to be considered for this extra sum. If you have any proof of financial support for your studies, you do not need to explain your financial situation in writing but only include the corresponding forms (e.g. the confirmation that you are receiving the Austrian "Studienbeihilfe" or any other study grants). Travel costs cannot be refunded.

Application Requirements 
Please make sure that the application submitted is complete and that you send all documents in duplicate.
Applications via e-mail cannot be accepted.
-Letter of Motivation
-Curriculum Vitae
-Certificates and Transcripts
-Two letters of recommendation of relevant academic teachers, especially university professors
-German or English Proficiency (non-native speakers only)
Please enclose proof of your proficiency in German or English (minimum: European level B2 or IELTS 6.5). Any conclusive proof will be admitted. If your certificates are made out in a language other than German or English, you need to submit a translation. This translation need not be certified.

Selection procedure 
All applications will be assessed through careful consideration of the documents submitted. The academic director of the course will select those applicants who appear to be best qualified to complete the course successfully taking into account both their prior educational record and their language skills.

Selection results 
The scholarship holders will be informed via e-mail in the middle of June at the latest. Please make sure to mention an e-mail address in the application form that is valid from March to August. The European Forum Alpbach disposes of an adequate allocation of student accommodation and will handle your room booking if you are granted a scholarship. Therefore, it is not necessary for you to reserve accommodation prior to the announcement of the selection results.

Postal Address:

European Forum Alpbach

Franz-Josefs-Kai 13/10

1010 Vienna 

Documents and application forms can be downloaded here.

Official Website: http://www.alpbach.org 

National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic 2013-2014

Establishment of the National Scholarship Programme for the Support of Mobility of Students, PhD Students, University Teachers and Researchers was approved by the Government of the Slovak Republic in 2005. The National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic is funded by the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic.

The National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic is intended to support mobility of foreign students, PhD students, university teachers and researchers to stay at Slovak universities and Slovak research organizations.

The scholarships of the National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic are also intended for students and PhD students of the Slovak universities to cover living costs of their study at a second level of higher education, or of their study or research stay during their PhD study, at a foreign University or at a foreign research organization. Students, full-time PhD students, university teachers and researchers from the Slovak Academy of Sciences who have permanent residence in the Slovak Republic can apply for a travel grant for their study or research stay abroad.

Eligible Applicants:

A) university students whose second level of higher education is taking place at a foreign university and who are invited by a public, private or state university in the Slovak Republic to an academic mobility for a purpose of study in the Slovak Republic

• scholarship period 1 to 2 semesters;

B) PhD students whose higher education or research preparation is taking place at a foreign university or research organisation and who are invited by a public, private or state university or research organisation eligible to carry out PhD study programmes in the Slovak Republic to an academic mobility for a purpose of study or research in the Slovak Republic

• scholarship period 1 to 12 months;

C) university teachers from foreign universities who are invited by a public, private or state university in the Slovak Republic to a lecture / research / artistic stay in the Slovak Republic

• scholarship period 1 to 12 months;
  

D) researchers or artists who are invited by a public, private or state university, research organisation eligible to carry out PhD study programmes or non-governmental organisation in the Slovak Republic to a lecture / research / artistic stay in the Slovak Republic

• scholarship period 1 to 12 months.

Citizens of the following countries can apply for a scholarship:

•  the Member States of the European Union;
• other countries participating in the Bologna Process (listed are only non-EU Member States ) – Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein, Republic of Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, Russian Federation, Serbia (including Kosovo), Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine;
• Belarus;
• Canada, Mexico, USA, countries of Latin and Central America;
• Australia, China (including Taiwan), Egypt, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Republic of South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam.

The National Scholarship Programme does not support:

a)      foreign university students and PhD students intending to enroll or accepted for entire Master or PhD studies in Slovakia, or   those who are already studying in Slovakia and would like to cover a part of their costs by the National Scholarship Programme;

b)      foreign university teachers and researches who are already teaching or doing research at Slovak universities and research organisations;

c)      citizens of the Slovak Republic studying, teaching or doing research at foreign universities or research organisations;

d)     foreign applicants accepted for other scholarship programmes in Slovakia (for example Visegrad Fund, Erasmus, CEEPUS, bilateral agreements, etc.).

Individuals with permanent residence in the Slovak Republic can not apply for a scholarship in the framework of the National Scholarship Programme for the support of mobility for applicants from abroad.

Scholarship and Scholarship Stay

The scholarship shall cover scholarship holders living costs (accommodation, boarding, etc.) during his/her study, research, lecture or artistic stay at Slovak universities, research or non-governmental organisations. Scholarship holders can ask their host institution in Slovakia to assist them to arrange their accommodation and necessary documents regarding their scholarship stay in Slovakia, or they have to arrange them by themselves. The National Scholarship Programme does not cover any travel costs to and from Slovakia.

Amount of the monthly scholarship:

• university student: 280 EUR
• PhD student: 470 EUR
• university teacher / researcher or artist: 670 EUR -1000 EUR

Application Procedure

Scholarship application forms are submitted on-line on www.scholarships.sk. The on-line application system opens not later than 6 weeks before the deadline. The application form can be filled out only after the on-line application system has been opened.

In order to submit the on-line application, it is necessary to fill out the on-line application form (in Slovak, English, French, Spanish or Russian version), attach all required documents in requested formats and press the "submit" button. Original hard copies of documents marked with asterisk (*)  shall be delivered to SAIA, Bratislava before the deadline at the following address: SAIA, n.o., Námestie Slobody 23, 812 20 Bratislava 1, Slovakia, by 30 April 2013, 16:00 CET.

Contact

Lukáš MARCIN, programme administrator
e-mail: lukas.marcin@saia.sk
tel.: +421-2-5930 4713

Read more here: http://www.scholarships.sk/en/

International Conference "The European Union in the XXI Century"

The Macedonian Institute for European Studies and the Faculty of Law “Iustinianus Primus” of the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University have the pleasure to invite you to the international conference THE EUROPEAN UNION IN THE 21st CENTURY: CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES. The Conference will take place in Skopje, the capitol of Macedonia, on 17th -18th May, 2013.

Eligibility

The conference is addressed internationally to academics, researchers and professionals with a particular interest in Europe and the European Union. As the nature of the conference is intended to be multidisciplinary in nature different academic backgrounds are welcomed. Post-graduate students, doctoral candidates and young researchers are welcome to submit an abstract. Representatives of INGOs, NGOs, Think Tanks and activists willing to present their work with impact on or influenced by specific understandings of the European Union are welcomed as well to submit the abstract of their contribution.

Costs

The participation fee is 80 EUR, which will cover all conference materials, proceedings, reception and an organized sightseeing tour.

Application

Potential participants are invited to submit their applications, including their CV and abstract (not more than 150 words) to: application@mies.mk, not later than April 1, 2013. The deadline for submission of the full text is May 10, 2013.

The 300 word abstracts and the affiliation details should be submitted in Word, WordPerfect, or RTF formats, following this order:

1. author(s),
2. affiliation,
3. email address,
4. title of abstract,
5. body of abstract
6. preferred panel or proposed panel

For more details, please visit the official website: http://mies.mk/the-european-union-in-the-21st-century-challenges-and-perspectives/

MA and PhD in Civilization Studies in Turkey

Full academic scholarships are available for applicants to PhD or MA in Civilization Studies programs at the Alliance of Civilizations Institute in Istanbul.

The Alliance of Civilizations Institute is a graduate school specializing in Civilization Studies, offering MA and PhD degrees. The instruction and research in the institute is characterized by a global perspective which finds its expression in the multidisciplinary and multi-lingual approach adopted by the Institute. Turkish, English, Arabic and Spanish are among the languages which are used in graduate education. Disciplinary perspectives from social and human sciences are employed while studying a particular civilization.

Benefits: 

+ Successful applicants will automatically be given positions as Research Assistants and/or Teaching Assistants and be exempted from tuition and health insurance fees.

+ Students meeting the highest standard of academic excellence and language competency will be given a monthly stipend of 2,000.00 TRY (the highest financial support to be given to a foreign student nationwide) while subsequent students based on admission rankings will receive monthly stipends ranging from 1,000.00 to 1,500.00 TRY to cover their living expenditures.

+ Foreign applicants who cannot provide Turkish proficiency will be given a full financial support for a one-year program of Turkish language proficiency course which is usually held at TÖMER in Istanbul.

+ There are also grants available for students who would like to take a summer language (Arabic) program in a selected Arab country.

Application Requirements:
1. Outstanding GPA score in an undergraduate program.
2. GRE, GMAT, ALES or other test measuring your suitability for graduate/research programs
3. Documentation of English language proficiency such as certificates from TOEFL, IELTS, etc.
4. Copies of relevant diplomas and transcript of records
5. Contacts of two referees (they will be asked to provide letters after you are shortlisted)
6. Statement of purpose
7. Optional: documents of Turkish and/or Arabic proficiencies

For more details regarding the application process and other administrative procedures or inquiries please contact Asst. Prof. Dr. Nagihan Haliloğlu, the vice-director, at nhaliloglu@fsm.edu.tr

The application deadline is on Wednesday, 1 May 2013.

Website: http://medit.fsm.edu.tr/MEDIT_en
Email: nhaliloglu@fsm.edu.tr

ISWiB 2013

We are more than happy to announce that the next ISWiB will take place from 14th to 21st July 2013. This year, the International Student Week in Belgrade is going to be held for the 7th time. 

The International Student Week in Belgrade (ISWiB)  is a one-week student festival which has been traditionally held every year since 2006 in the city of Belgrade, Serbia. The Festival is open for students from all universities in Europe. Every year, ISWiB gathers over 200 young people, including participants, moderators and volunteers.

The idea of the festival is binding young people through work in several different workshops created so that every workshop covers a significant field of our society which we live in. Through workshops, close communication and cooperation, interactive lectures and various open activities, students will be able to gain new knowledge and exchange ideas. Students will also have an opportunity to establish professional contacts with eminent professors and professionals from different sectors  and develop  and create new projects by themselves. The Festival has been traditionally organized by association World Youth Wave.

Theme

This year’s International Student Week in Belgrade will be directed towards the creation of an international youth network through which the participants will be able to continue to cooperate. The educational program will aim to raise the level of their knowledge in various fields, and through formal and informal meetings the participants will be able to connect with other young people who are also engaged in that field. Each workshop will have a concrete product of their work during the festival, either in the form of a project, recorded film, exhibition, etc. We want this year to bring together young people with ideas and help them hatch a concrete product; we will work together in order to hatch the network!

 

Young people are not just the future of the world nor does the world belong to them as it was often told. They are the present holders of the society as well as other groups, which is why it is important to work together, and for that you need a platform that will be hatched from this year’s ISWiB!

Eligibility

All European students and those from the other continents but studying in Europe at the moment can apply for ISWiB. All fields of study are welcome, there are no special requirements. Recently graduated students are also welcome.

Participation fee

The fee for foreign students is 100 Euros and it includes accommodation, food and workshop expenses. For domestic students, the fee is 40 Euros and it includes food and workshops expences. Students studying in Serbia have no accomodation provided during the festival.

Travel costs are not covered with the participation fee and ISWiB will not make any reimbursement of the costs.

The official language of ISWiB is English.

Accommodation

ISWiB participants will be accommodated in Petar Drapšin Student Dormitory.
 
Application

To apply, please fill in the online application form. Please check out www.iswib.org for any additional information regarding the application process before you fill in this form.