Wednesday, August 31, 2005

[Holland] Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Programs for Master in Journalism and Media

Dealine: 29 March 2006

Journalism is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Developments in technology, politics and society are increasingly putting the media industries and the profession of journalism at the centre of people's attempt to make sense of what is happening in the world around them.

The Erasmus Mundus Masters degree explores the practice and performance of journalism and the media in the context of a new environment brought about by globalization, modernization, commercialisation and professional developments.


The scheme offers a unique educational experience. You will study in three European countries. You will be able to specialize in one of three distinct areas of journalism: war and conflict, business and finance and citizenship. You will be part of a group of 40 students selected from a pool of candidates from around the world. You will be part of a network of classmates that draws on a variety of experience and knowledge and meet the global ambitions of the degree.

The Erasmus Mundus program in Journalism and Media seeks to produce alumni who will shape the future of global journalism.

Stipends

Non-Eu candidates:
Excellent students from Non-EU-Countries are supported in their application for an individual Erasmus Mundus stipend by the European Commission. For this kind of stipends only participants of Erasmus Mundus Masters programmes can apply. This programme is expected to be granted a pool of 26 stipends with 13 stipends for excellent candidates from Non-EU countries in general, and 13 stipends for Asian students. These 13 asian windows stipends are: 5 stipends for candidates from India; 2 stipends for candidates from China, 1 stipend for a candidate from Malaysia, 1 stipend for a candidate from Thailand, and 4 stipends for candidates from other Asian countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka or Vietnam.

Each stipend is 42,000 euro for the whole study programme.

Please indicate in the application form whether you would like to apply for an Erasmus Mundus stipend. The Board of Studies for this Erasmus Mundus Masters makes a prioritized list and organises the application to the European Commission who decides on the grants.

Scholarships

The EU Commission grants scholarships to non-EU scholars, to carry out teaching and research assignments and scholarly work in the institutions participating in this Erasmus Mundus Masters course.

There are three scholarships for non-EU candidates in general and one extra grant for a Chinese scholar. The grant agreement for scholarships breaks down as follows: 3 month x 4,000 euro plus 1,000 euro as a fixed amount. If the period is more than three month no more than 13,000 euro will be paid.

Application:

For application for a scholarship, please send a letter of motivation, a CV and give a short statement about research area, and which partner institutions you would like to visit during you stay in Europe. The lengh of a scholarship is normally 3 months, but can be more or less. Please indicate period. To be sent before 29 March 2006 to

The Danish School of Journalism
Olof Palmes allé 11
DK-8200 Aarhus N

[Germany] DAAD Scholarship Programs for Teaching Staff and Researchers

Objective:

Study scholarships are open to excellently-qualified junior teaching staff from state universities and researchers from state-run research institutions (1), excellently-qualified junior teaching staff from private universities (2) or from former IKIPs (3) in any field of study/research who hold a first degree (Bachelor's degree) with some teaching/research experience. They have opportunities to complete a postgraduate or Master's degree course at a German higher education institution and to gain a degree in Germany.


1 Applicants from public institutions should have full civil service status (NIP+KARPEG) or a Pre-Service Training Certificate (sertifikat latihan pra jabatan) before applying (at the latest before admission to pre-departure training course). If candidates are not in the position to get full civil service status yet, but are strongly recommended by their universities/institutions, DAAD will consider the applications.
2 Applicants from private universities must have a full-time staff status (letter of confirmation of permanent employment at the university from Yayasan). They must be teaching in degree courses in departments with "disamakan" status.
3 Applicants from former IKIPs (now universitas negeri) are not eligible, if they have obtained IKIP degrees only.

Note:
- Any teaching staff predominantly or exclusively involved in non-degree programs is not eligible.
- A list of German Universities which offer Master's programmes can be found at the following websites:
www.daad.de/deutschland/studium/idp/04709.en.html
www.higher-education-compass.de
- Exceptions: see annex 5

Scholarship duration

The study scholarship will be awarded for 10 to 24 months depending on the length of the chosen degree course or study project. Initially, scholarships are awarded for one academic year and can be extended for students with good study achievements to cover the full length of the chosen degree course.

Value


The DAAD will pay a monthly grant of 715 Euros plus travel and luggage cost and health insurance allowance. In addition to these payments, the DAAD will pay a study and research allowance. Tuition fees cannot be paid by the DAAD.

Requirements


* Sarjana (S1) Degree with minimum GPA of 3,00 (from 1-4 scale)
* Besides previous academic achievements, the most important selection criterion is a convincing presentation of the applicant's academic and personal reasons for the planned study project in Germany.
* The applicants are requested to bring the notification of admission issued by the German host institution for the desired degree course or proof of relevant contacts established at the time of application. Even if an applicant has qualified for a scholarship after the interview, the DAAD scholarship will only be granted after admission to the study program chosen.
* Applicants must either have certified proficiency in English -TOEFL 550 points or IELTS Band 6 (obtained in the last two years before application) or good German language skills.
* The age limit at the time of application is 31.
* Applicants who have been in Germany for more than two years at the time they begin the scholarship-supported studies cannot be considered.

Candidates who have applied for a DAAD-scholarship without success may re-apply to the DAAD Jakarta Office only once.

Note for applicants from the field of music, fine art, design and film: Special leaflets providing information on specific application requirements can be obtained from the DAAD Jakarta office.

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[Germany] DAAD Long-term Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates and Young Academics and Scientists

Deadline: November 23, 2005

Objective


Target group for research grants :

* excellently-qualified teaching staff from universities
* researchers from research institutions in any field of study/research
* applicants from private sectors with at least two years of working experience

Note: Any teaching staff predominantly or exclusively involved in non-degree programs are not eligible.

Research grants can be used to carry out :

* research projects at a German higher education institution for the purpose of gaining a doctorate in Indonesia (according to the "DAAD Sandwich Model" - see annex 3) ; age limit of 35 at the time of application
* research projects at a German university for the purpose of gaining a doctorate in Germany ; age limit of 31 at the time of application

Scholarship duration

The length of the grant is set by the grant committee during the selection depending on the project in question and on the applicant's work schedule. In the case of full doctoral programs in Germany the scholarship will be granted for up to three years.

Support can only be provided for the completion of a full doctoral program in Germany when special support policy reasons exist. Such reasons include, for example, the lack of comparable research or academic supervision opportunities in the home country or when the doctoral topic requires several years of research in Germany. Even when support has been awarded for a full doctoral program, that award will be limited to one year at a time. Extensions of the scholarship then depend on whether or not the evaluation finds the previous award period has been successfully completed.

Value

Depending on the award holder's academic level, the DAAD will pay a monthly award of 795 Euros (doctoral candidates) or 975 Euros (doctoral candidates with at least two year's academic work experience) plus travel and luggage cost and a health insurance allowance. In addition to these payments, the DAAD will pay a study and research allowance.

When award holders take doctoral programs run under the "DAAD Sandwich Model" and obtain the degree at the home university the award may include the travel expenses of both academic supervisors.

Requirements

* Master Degree (S2 Degree) with minimum GPA of 3,00 (from 1-4 scale)
* The most important selection criterion is a convincing and well-planned research project to be completed during the stay in Germany. This Ph.D. research has to be agreed upon by a German academic supervisor at the German host university.
* Please attach written confirmation of the supervision by a professor in Germany commenting on your research program.
* It is required that doctoral candidates wishing to take a doctorate/PhD in their home country (Sandwich Program) must register for the doctorate at their home university.
* Applicants must either have certified proficiency in English - TOEFL 550 points or IELTS band 6 (obtained in the last two years before application) or good German language skills.
* The award of DAAD research grants is subject to an age limit for applicants of 32, respectively 36 for the sandwich program, at the beginning of the scholarship.
* Applicants who have been in Germany for more than two years at the time they begin the scholarship-supported studies cannot be considered.

Special note for applicants from the medical field: The special leaflet "Additional information on DAAD-research-grants for limited, specialized medical studies" provides information on specific requirements ( see annex 4 ).

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Tuesday, August 30, 2005

[Canada] Master of Science and PhD Scholarship Programs in Seismoelectric

Seismoelectric project I am doing with colleagues from Geophysics is looking for an MSc/PhD student starting as early as possible. A realistic starting time is early 2006. We offer a full scholarship (CD $22K/year) to pay tuition fee and living costs. We are looking for an undergraduate in Geology/Geophysics with an excellent academic credential to carry out field implementations of seismoelectricity. Undergraduate students in mechanical/mining/chemical engineering with equally strong records are welcome to inquire. The research work involved will be experimental (field work, signal processing, anddata interpretation).

Contact: Dr. Arief Budiman
Assistant Professor
Dept Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
University of Calgary
Email: rbudiman@ucalgary.ca

Monday, August 29, 2005

[Hungary] Scholarship Programs for European Studies

Deadline: September 15, 2005

The Institute for Social and European Studies (ISES) with locations in Budapest, Szombathely and Koszeg offers 30 scholarships for its 2005-2007 MA Program on Europe, Globalization, and Democracy. The scholarships cover full tuition and free housing. Recipients are responsible for their travel expenses, food and health insurance.


ISES is known for its work on Europe, democratic transition, civil society, the mass media, human rights and regional studies.

The first semester lasts from September 26 - December 9, 2005.

After a week of introduction, courses cover the following main areas: European Civilization, Europe in a Global Context, Civil Society, Markets and Societies, Transition and Social Change. The semester concludes with a week long integrative seminar. All courses are taught in English, by an international faculty.

The MA program lasts two years and consists of two semesters of courses, an internship, and a fourth semester to write a thesis.

The courses are taught in the newly renovated magnificent Europa House in the beautiful medieval town of Koszeg on the Austrian border, surrounded by a bucolic landscape.

For information and application forms, see www.ises.hu/maegad.htm

Applications for fall 2005 are due by September 15, 2005, but it is recommended that you send in your application as soon as possible.

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Sunday, August 14, 2005

[Global] IFS Research Grant

IFS is a research council with international operations and the mission to build the scientific capacity of developing countries in sciences related to the sustainable management of biological and water resources.

At IFS, we believe that the interests of both science and development are best served by promoting and nurturing the research efforts of promising young science graduates, who have the potential to become leading scientists in their countries.


General call for applications

Applications for IFS Research Grants are welcome from young scientists in developing countries to do research on the sustainable management, use or conservation of biological or water resources. This broad statement covers natural science and social science research on agriculture, soils, animal production, food science, forestry, agroforestry, aquatic resources, natural products, water resources, etc.
Applications are accepted all year and are to be made on an IFS Application Form.

Who is eligible to apply?

An eligible candidate for an IFS Research grant is

* a citizen of a developing country
* a scientist with at least a Master's or equivalent degree/research experience
* under 40 years of age and at the beginning of research career
* attached to a university, national research institution or a research-oriented NGO in a developing country

What kind of projects qualify?

To qualify for IFS funding, research projects must be

* related to the sustainable utilisation, conservation or management of the biological or water resource base
* conducted in a developing country
* of a high scientific standard
* feasible
* relevant for the country/region

To read about Eligible Research Topics, go to the page "Granting Programme"

When to apply

Project proposals are welcome at the IFS Secretariat throughout the year.
For administrative purposes, we have two application deadlines, 30 June and 31 December. However, we urge you not to wait until the deadline - please submit your application at least one month before. Applying earlier in the six-month cycle allows us to contact you for more information if needed.

Submission of your application

A researcher may only submit one application at a time for consideration by IFS.
The IFS Application Form

Applications for IFS Research grants must be submitted using the standard IFS Application Form in English or French.

You can download the electronic version of the application form
here (Microsoft Word; 700 KB).

The Application form is updated from time to time. Always check our website that you have the most recent version before submitting your proposal.

How to use the Application Form

Send only one Application Form to IFS, and send it only to the address indicated in the Guidelines accompanying the form.

The electronic Application form

* should be filled in on a computer using Microsoft Word (or any other compatible word-processor software)
* should be sent to IFS as an attachment in an e-mail to: applications@ifs.se

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[Australia] John Dillon Fellowship for Agricultural Scientists and Economists

The Fellowship scheme serves the memory of John Dillon by providing career development opportunities for outstanding young agricultural scientists or economists from ACIAR partner countries who are involved in a current or recently completed ACIAR project. One or more Fellowships are offered annually.

The Fellowship aims to develop leadership skills in the areas of agricultural research management, agricultural policy and/or extension technologies. This is achieved by providing exposure to Australian agriculture across a range of best-practice organisations involved in research, extension and/or policy making.


The visit programs are tailored by negotiation between ACIAR and the selected Fellow to meet the needs of individual Fellows and their employing organisation. Arrangements for the Fellowships will be flexible, and the following points are intended to indicate features of the program:

* Fellowships normally involve a 6-8 week period in Australia.
* Fellows are hosted by 1-2 Australian organisations (such as a Federal Government Department, a University, a Cooperative Research Centre or State Department of Agriculture) where they spend at least 50 % of their Fellowship period.
* Fellows participate in a formal research management training course in Australia.
* Fellows undertake a structured program of visits to various institutes, including the presentation of relevant lectures.

The Fellow will be selected by the ACIAR Training Committee, according to the following selection criteria:

* Applicants should be under 40 at the time of application.
* The applicants must be associated with ACIAR bilateral projects that are either active or completed in the last 24 months.
* The Fellow can be associated with either a National Agricultural Research System or a CGIAR centre (if the applicant is involved in an ACIAR bilateral project), but must be a citizen of an ACIAR partner country.

Download the application form here.

For further information please contact:
Mrs Sharon Harvey, Secretariat
John Dillon Memorial Fellowship
c/- ACIAR, GPO Box 1571
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia
fax + 61 2 6217 0501
email: harvey@aciar.gov.au

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[Australia] John Allwright Fellowship

Deadline: August 30 each year

The ACIAR Fellowships Scheme was introduced in 1986 to provide the opportunity for partner country scientists involved in ACIAR-supported collaborative research projects to obtain postgraduate qualifications at Australian tertiary institutions.

The primary aim of the Scheme is to enhance research capacity in ACIAR’s partner country institutions. Whilst individual awardees will benefit from the Scheme, it is important to note that partner country institutions are the key targets.


Postgraduate studies undertaken by each awardee are based on the research work being carried out under the collaborative research project in which the awardee is engaged prior to taking up the award. However, it is important that the student’s research project forms a discrete topic related to, but not part of, the existing ACIAR project. The study program should be designed to provide the awardee with the opportunity of continuing active involvement in the project research work throughout his or her studies, and sufficient knowledge to continue the research effort on final return to their home country. ACIAR will in certain circumstances support course work postgraduate degrees.

Project Leaders are requested to ensure that a project will not be jeopardised should their nominee receive an award, as the ACIAR project must be able to function in the absence of a successful awardee. More than one person may be nominated from a project, but awards will rarely be given to more than one applicant from any one project.

An ACIAR Fellowship award usually covers the cost of return airfares, a living allowance, initial settling–in allowances, the fees charged by the tertiary institutions (including an orientation program) and miscellaneous course–related costs. In selected cases, ACIAR encourages field work in home countries. ACIAR will consider postgraduate research programs that include some fieldwork in the applicant’s home country, where in the opinion of both the Australian and overseas project leaders, it is essential for the project. A maximum of three field visits are usually permitted and it is essential that the component of time spent in Australia is more than 50% (this should not just consist of thesis writing). ACIAR will not support fieldwork in a third country.

Project Leaders wishing to nominate partner country project staff for a Fellowship should contact the relevant ACIAR Research Program Manager to discuss the eligibility of the candidate, possible study programs and the impact of a successful Fellowship award on the project.

Details on eligibility criteria, together with access to application forms are included in the link below.

Although applications are welcome from participants in both bilateral and multilateral (IARC) projects, applicants must be working in a current ACIAR bilateral partner priority country. In 2003/04 these are:

* Papua-New Guinea and in the Pacific - Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Tonga, Samoa
* in SE Asia - East Timor, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Philippines, Myanmar
* in S Asia - India, Bangladesh, Pakistan
* the Republic of South Africa

Applicants must also be citizens of the country in which they are working.

To be eligible for selection, a candidate must:

* at the time of applying, hold qualifications that would be assessed to be equivalent to at least an Australian bachelor’s degree in a discipline that is relevant to the proposed area of postgraduate study;
* be a scientist or economist from the developing country partner, who is actively involved in a collaborative research project supported by ACIAR at the time of application (in some cases, ACIAR will consider supporting researchers from "advanced pipeline" projects, i.e. in cases where a full project proposal has been approved by ACIAR);
* be jointly supported in the application by the Australian and partner country Project Leaders;
* obtain approval from both the employing institution and home government training authority who must agree to the absence of the candidate should he/she receive a Fellowship for the period involved in obtaining the postgraduate qualification; and
* demonstrate that he/she is employed on a permanent rather than short-term contract basis.

Criteria for selection reflect the aim of the Fellowship Scheme to enhance the research capacity of ACIAR’s partner country institutions. Thus, strong preference will be given to a candidate who:

* can demonstrate that the studies he/she proposes to undertake under the award will be relevant in the short term to the general thrust of the research supported by ACIAR;
* in the longer term, will significantly benefit the candidate’s employing institution in the partner country;
* can demonstrate through the Australian Project Leader that placement for him or her at an appropriate tertiary institution can be assured subject to the candidate being awarded a Fellowship;
* can demonstrate that the Australian Project Leader (or an alternative) will be responsible for monitoring the awardee’s academic progression for the duration of his or her study in Australia; and
* can demonstrate that he/she has a sufficiently high level of English to be accepted into an Australian tertiary institution (English language testing can be arranged through the Country Manager). If the results of English testing suggest that limited additional training is required in o rd er to be accepte d into an Australian tertiary institution (e.g. the applicant has a least an IELTS score of 5 for each of speaking, listening, reading and writing), ACIAR may provide support for limited English training in the home country of the Fellowship applicant. ACIAR will support at most one year's English training, and it is expected that any formal training supported by ACIAR will be complemented by the applicant's private study.

Priority will be given to candidates who have not previously undertaken tertiary education in a developed country;

In very rare circumstances, where in the opinion of ACIAR that suitable English training in the home country is unavailable, ACIAR may support limited full-time English training within Australia.

Within the Fellowship Scheme, ACIAR strives to meet the Australian government policy on gender equity, and reflect ACIAR’s training policies and strategies.

Application procedure

ACIAR has a single stage application process for the Fellowship Scheme. Candidates wishing to commence their study in Semester 1 or 2 of an academic year must submit their applications before 31 August of the previous year. An offer of an award is only valid for the Australian academic year following the calendar year in which the offer is made.

It is important that Project Leaders check the eligibility of proposed candidates before application, including the selection criteria used by the Committee in the competitive process. Any queries may be directed to the appropriate Research Program Manager or the Project Officer, Education and Training Programs, in ACIAR.

To download the application form, click here.

For further information please contact:

Mrs Sharon Harvey, Secretariat
The John Allwright Fellowships
c/- ACIAR, GPO Box 1571
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia
fax + 61 2 6217 0501
email: harvey@aciar.gov.au

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[Japan] Monbukagakusho Scholarship Programs in Japanese Studies

Deadline: Akhir Januari setiap tahun

Program ini ditawarkan kepada para mahasiswa/i jurusan Jepang untuk lebih memperdalam bidang-bidang yang berhubungan dengan bahasa, budaya, sastra dan ilmu kejepangan lainnya di salah satu perguruan tinggi Jepang selama 1 (satu) tahun.


Khusus untuk program ini, formulir pendaftaran akan dikirimkan langsung ke masing-masing perguruan tinggi yang memiliki jurusan Jepang.


PERSYARATAN

* Pelamar harus seorang warga negara Indonesia yang sehat jasmani dan rohani.
* Pelamar adalah mahasiswa/i tingkat 3 (tiga) ke atas yang masih aktif kuliah di salah satu perguruan tinggi yang mempelajari bahasa, budaya dan sastra Jepang.

Pengecualian
: Bagi siswa tingkat 1 (satu) dan 2 (dua) yang memiliki kemampuan dan direkomendasikan oleh Perguruan Tinggi mereka, dapat mengikuti program ini.

UMUR

* Pelamar harus berusia di bawah 30 th pada tanggal 1 April tahun keberangkatan.

KEMAMPUAN BAHASA

* Pelamar harus menguasai bahasa Jepang.

DOKUMEN YANG HARUS DIPERSIAPKAN PADA SAAT AKAN MELAMAR

1. Surat Keterangan dari perguruan tinggi yang menerangkan bahwa yang bersangkutan adalah mahasiswa dari perguruan tinggi tersebut. Dalam surat keterangan ini mohon dilengkapi dengan tempat dan tanggal lahir.
2. Surat Rekomendasi dari Ketua Jurusan atau pembimbing akademik mengenai pribadi pelamar. Ditulis dalam bahasa Inggris atau Jepang.
3. Fotokopi Transkrip Nilai mulai semester 1 sampai saat terakhir pendaftaran,dalam bahasa Inggris atau Jepang

Catatan: Seluruh dokumen harus ditulis dalam bahasa Inggris atau Jepang

PROSEDUR PENDAFTARAN dan SELEKSI

Dibuka pada bulan Oktober dan ditutup akhir Januari (masa pendaftaran 3 bulan)

1. Pelamaran dilakukan secara kolektif dengan rekomendasi dari perguruan tinggi yang bersangkutan. Kedutaan Besar Jepang tidak menerima pendaftaran secara perorangan.
2. Formulir yang telah diisi dan dokumen-dokumen lainnya dapat langsung diserahkan/dikirim ke Bagian Pendidikan Kedutaan Besar Jepang di Jakarta. Formulir yang tidak dilengkapi Surat Keterangan dan Surat Rekomendasi tidak akan diterima.
3. Mereka yang lolos seleksi ujian tertulis akan dipanggil seleksi wawancara. Bagi yang lulus ujian wawancara akan direkomendasikan ke Monbukagakusho.

FASILITAS YANG DIDAPAT

1. Beasiswa yang diberikan penuh dan tanpa ikatan dinas
2. Tiket kelas ekonomi p.p Indonesia (Jakarta) - Jepang
3. Bebas biaya ujian masuk, biaya kuliah dan matrikulasi
4. Tunjangan kedatangan sebesar ¥ 25.000 diberikan pada saat tiba di Jepang
5. Tunjangan bulanan sebesar ¥ 135.000 per bulan (thn fiskal 2004)
6. Setiap penerima beasiswa akan diikutsertakan dalam asuransi kesehatan nasional Jepang dan program subsidi biaya kesehatan.
7. Peserta disediakan asrama.

CATATAN HARUS DIBACA

* Walaupun seorang pelamar telah direkomendasikan, hal tersebut belum berarti pelamar tersebut otomatis diterima. Seluruh keputusan penerimaan terdapat pada Monbukagakusho. Keputusan ini merupakan keputusan final dan akan dikirim ke Kedutaan Besar Jepang di masing-masing negara dan akan diteruskan kepada pelamar.

Informasi ini diperoleh dari website Kedutaan Besar Jepang di Indonesia. Temukan di sini.

[Japan] Program Teacher Training (Penataran Guru) - Beasiswa Monbukagakusho

Deadline: January setiap tahun

Program ini dirancang khusus bagi para guru untuk meningkatkan kualitas pengajaran sesuai dengan bidangnya. Mereka akan diberikan pelatihan antara lain dalam cara mengajar, pembuatan kurikulum yang lebih efektif dan menarik minat siswa dan lain-lain. Beasiswa ini diberikan penuh dan tanpa ikatan dinas. Program ini adalah program non-gelar dan lama belajar adalah 1 tahun 6 bulan, termasuk belajar bahasa Jepang selama 6 bulan. (catatan : Semua bidang studi ditawarkan kecuali untuk bidang bahasa Indonesia, bahasa Arab, bahasa daerah, perhotelan dan pendidikan agama.)


PERSYARATAN

* Pelamar harus seorang warga negara Indonesia yang sehat jasmani dan rohani.
* Pelamar adalah seorang guru yang masih aktif mengajar di sekolah formal (SD, SLTP, SLTA) baik negeri maupun swasta
* Pelamar adalah seorang guru yang berpengalaman mengajar selama minimal 5 tahun di sekolah formal (SD, SLTP, SLTA), baik negeri maupun swasta.

UMUR

* Pelamar harus berusia di bawah 35 th pada tanggal 1 April tahun keberangkatan.

AKADEMIK

* Pelamar harus telah menyelesaikan S-1.

KEMAMPUAN BAHASA

* Pelamar tidak harus menguasai bahasa Jepang, kecuali untuk para guru Bahasa Jepang.
* Seluruh pelamar harus bersedia belajar bahasa Jepang karena merupakan bahasa pengantar di universitas di Jepang

DOKUMEN YANG HARUS DIPERSIAPKAN PADA SAAT AKAN MELAMAR

1. Fotokopi Ijasah.
2. Fotokopi Transkrip Nilai.
3. Surat Keterangan dari tempat mengajar yang menjelaskan bahwa pelamar adalah staf pengajar yang masih aktif mengajar dan disetujui untuk mengikuti program beasiswa ini.
4. Surat Rekomendasi dari atasan mengenai pribadi pelamar.

Catatan: Seluruh dokumen harus ditulis dalam bahasa Inggris atau Jepang

PROSEDUR PENDAFTARAN dan SELEKSI

Dibuka pada bulan Oktober dan ditutup akhir Januari (masa pendaftaran 3 bulan)

1. Hanya pelamar yang memenuhi persyaratan yang dapat mengambil formulir yang tersedia di Kedutaan Besar Jepang dan Konsulat-konsulat Jepang di Surabaya, Medan dan Makassar (alamat).
2. Formulir yang telah diisi dan dokumen-dokumen lainnya dapat langsung diserahkan /dikirim ke Bagian Pendidikan Kedutaan Besar Jepang di Jakarta.
3. Pelamar yang berstatus pegawai negeri, harus tetap melapor dan menyerahkan fotokopi formulir kepada Biro Kerjasama Luar Negeri (BKLN) Departemen Pendidikan Nasional.
4. Mereka yang lolos seleksi ujian tertulis akan dipanggil seleksi wawancara (dalam bahasa Indonesia) di Jakarta.
Bagi mereka yang sudah pernah belajar bahasa Jepang akan diadakan ujian tertulis kemampuan bahasa Jepang. Bagi yang lulus ujian wawancara akan direkomendasikan ke Monbukagakusho.
5. Bagi peserta yang pegawai negeri harus segera disahkan oleh Sekretariat Negara RI (SEKNEG)

FASILITAS YANG DIDAPAT

1. Beasiswa yang diberikan penuh dan tanpa ikatan dinas
2. Tiket kelas ekonomi p.p Indonesia (Jakarta) - Jepang
3. Bebas biaya ujian masuk, biaya kuliah dan matrikulasi
4. Tunjangan kedatangan sebesar ¥ 25.000 diberikan pada saat tiba di Jepang
5. Tunjangan bulanan sebesar ¥ 175.000 per bulan (thn fiskal 2004)
6. Setiap penerima beasiswa akan diikutsertakan dalam asuransi kesehatan nasional Jepang dan program subsidi biaya kesehatan.
7. Peserta disediakan asrama.

CATATAN HARUS DIBACA

* Tidak semua pelamar dapat mengikuti ujian tertulis. Hanya mereka yang nilainya memenuhi standar ujian tertulis yang akan dipanggil seleksi wawancara.
* Walaupun seorang pelamar telah direkomendasikan, hal tersebut belum berarti pelamar tersebut otomatis diterima. Seluruh keputusan penerimaan terdapat pada Monbukagakusho. Keputusan ini merupakan keputusan final dan akan dikirim ke Kedutaan Besar Jepang di masing-masing negara dan akan diteruskan kepada pelamar.

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[Australia] RMIT University International Scholarships

Deadline: 5.00pm Eastern Standard Time, Friday 30th September 2005

RMIT University International Scholarships (RUIS) will be awarded to new international postgraduate research students with excellent academic performance. This scholarship is not available to students already enrolled at RMIT University. In 2005 the scholarship covered the annual tuition fees in a Higher Degree Research ( HDR) programme undertaken at RMIT University and a living stipend of approximately AUD$19,000 per annum.


RMIT University is committed to world-class research that is practical, applied and valuable. The University is committed to attracting top research students into its key areas of expertise. Priority for scholarships will be given to students conducting their research in one of these concentrations.

ELIGIBILITY

RMIT University International Scholarships (RUIS) will be awarded to new international postgraduate research students with excellent academic performance.

Citizenship
Applicants who are citizens of all overseas countries, except New Zealand.

Commencement
Applicants must be commencing full-time enrolment in a Higher Degree by Research ( HDR) programme in Australia in 2006 at RMIT University. The approved programme duration is two years for a Masters by research degree or three years for a Doctorate by research degree.

RMIT University may consider students who commenced a HDR programme at an eligible institution and terminated that enrolment within six months of commencement.

RUIS 2006 awardees must commence their studies in Australia in 2006 at RMIT University by 30th August 2006.

The RUIS 2006 award cannot be deferred to another year. If a candidate is unable to take up a RUIS award, the candidate must apply again for the award in the following year.

Academic
Applicants must have received a Firm Offer or Conditional Offer of a place for entry in a Higher Degree Research ( HDR) programme at RMIT University, to commence in Semester 1 or Semester 2 2006. The offers must be granted no later than 15th September 2005.

Note: Applicants who receive an offer of a place for entry in a HDR programme at RMIT University, after 15th September 2005 but before 30th September 2005, may be considered at the discretion of RMIT University. Only applicants who have submitted a complete application for the RUIS 2006, including Academic Referee Reports, no later than 30th September 2005 may be considered.

Sponsorship/Scholarship history
Applicants who are applying for or have received external funding for tuition and/or living allowance are eligible to apply. The allocation of the tuition fee and living allowance for RUIS 2006 is at the discretion of RMIT University and will be determined by the value of external allowances. Please provide details of the sponsorship arrangement and evidence of the funding and duration. RMIT University must receive the evidence by the closing date, 30th Sept 2005.

Applicants receiving one of the Endeavour Awards listed on the following website are eligible to apply. Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Training (http://www.dest.gov.au/international/awards/endeavour.htm)

English language requirements
Applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency prior to the 30th September 2005. Students who have not provided such evidence before this date will be deemed ineligible for selection.

As a guide, RMIT University requires the following English language requirements for entry into research programmes:

* IELTS - 6.5+ (no band less than 6.0)
* TOEFL – Paper based = 580+ (TWE4.5+)
* TOEFL – Computer based = 237+ (TWE4.5+)
* REW – English for Academic Purposes Advanced Level 1 & 2

Note: Some programmes have higher English language requirements

Currently enrolled students at RMIT University
If you will successfully complete your coursework programme prior to commencing in a research programme, you may be considered.

VALUE OF RUIS 2006 AWARD

RMIT University will provide:

* The annual tuition fees in a Higher Degree by Research ( HDR) programme undertaken at RMIT University, in a course included on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) for the standard duration of the programme.

* The cost of a standard Overseas Student Health Cover policy approved by the Commonwealth Government Department of Health and Ageing and which covers the student and dependants for the period of the RUIS 2006 award.

* A living allowance for successful candidates of the RUIS 2006 for the standard duration of the programme. As a guide, RMIT University recipients of the RUIS 2005 were awarded a living allowance of approximately AUD$19,000 per annum for the standard duration of the programme – two years for a Masters by research degree or three years for a Doctorate by research degree.

The RUIS award does not provide for travel, medical costs associated with the issue or renewal of a student visa, thesis expenses, the cost of English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS), or costs associated with overseas fieldwork.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Preference will be given to students from the regions identified as priorities under the Australian Government’s Endeavour Programme. These regions are Asia, Europe, North and Latin America, and the Middle East.

Students must be undertaking study in a subject area identified by RMIT University as one of its areas of research concentration. RMIT University has identified the following as their research concentrations for 2006.

Science, Engineering and Technology Portfolio

* Advanced Functional Materials
* Health, Well-Being and Human Performance
* Land and Water Sustainability
* Enterprise Through Integrated Process Systems
* Information Management and Communication

Business Portfolio

* Organisational Performance and Business Sustainability
* Market Knowledge/Intelligence
* Business ICT Infrastructure
* Money Relationships

Design and Social Context

* Sustainability
* Design in the Built Environment
* Visual Arts and Media
* Teaching and Learning

DURATION OF THE RUIS 2006 AWARD

The RUIS 2006 award will cover the duration of the programme from the time the student commences the HDR degree at RMIT University, or from the time the RUIS award was granted. The duration of an RUIS is three years for Research Doctorate degrees and two years for Research Masters degrees.

Work

Other than work that is specified as a course requirement, a student with a student visa may undertake work unrelated to their course requirements consistent with the conditions of the student visa. The student must obtain the approval of RMIT University prior to undertaking such work. RMIT University may not approve a student undertaking work unless it is satisfied that the work will not interfere with the student’s study programme. RMIT University may approve work subject to conditions determined by the RMIT University.

Work commitments cannot be accepted as grounds for an extension of the duration of the RUIS award RMIT University.

How to apply

Closing date: 5.00pm Eastern Standard Time, Friday 30th September 2005

Note: Applicants must have an RMIT University offer letter prior to lodging your application. Applicants only need to submit one set of the required documents when applying for both the Endeavour IPRS 2006 and/or RUIS 2006 Award.

Applicants wishing to be considered for RUIS 2006 Award must submit the following:

1. Completed RMIT Scholarship Application Form
2. A copy of your offer letter from RMIT University
3. Two Academic Referee Reports (see note below)
4. Official certified copies of all academic transcripts, including a university explanation of the grading system. Copies should be provided in both English and the original language (where applicable)
5. Certified copy of graduation certificate
6. Evidence of English language proficiency.
As a guide, applicants must meet one of the following English language requirements. However, please note some programmes require higher scores.
- IELTS - 6.5+ (no band less than 6.0)
- TOEFL – Paper based = 580+ (TWE4.5+)
- TOEFL – Computer based = 237+ (TWE4.5+)
- REW – English for Academic Purposes Advanced Level 1 & 2
The test result must have been within the past 12 months. If you do not meet this condition, RMIT University will recommend a suitable English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) programme for you.

7. Research proposal outlining the objective, methodology and expected outcomes (no less than 200 words)
8. Statement indicating why you wish to undertake this research
9. Resume (Curriculum Vitae)
10. Evidence of your employment history on company letterhead (if applicable)
11. Copy of any relevant publications, unpublished thesis or essays you have completed (if applicable)
12. Letter from scholarship provider (if applicable)

For Art & Design related programmes (if applicable), please include

13. A portfolio of 12 slides or a CD Rom including annotation introducing the work. Your folio will not be returned, please ensure that you retain a copy of all your folio.
14. Supplementary forms relevant to the Art & Design related programme. The form can be printed out at RMIT International’s Supplementary forms webpage (http://www.rmit.edu.au/international/supplementary_forms)

NOTES:
Academic Referee Reports
Two Academic Referee reports must reach RMIT International Pty Ltd by 5.00pm Eastern Standard Time, Friday 30th September 2005

Please note:

* It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the Academic Referee reports reach RMIT International prior to the RUIS 2006 closing date
* Faxed and emailed copies of Academic Referee Reports will not be accepted

Certified copies
Certified copies' are copies authorised, or stamped as being true copies of the originals, by a person or agency recognised by the law of the country in which they are certified.

Documents submitted
Please note that all documents submitted remain the property of RMIT University. Requests for documents to be returned will not be approved.

If you have any further enquiries, please do not hesitate in contacting
Ms Margaret Jones
RMIT International Pty Ltd
GPO Box 2303U
Melbourne
Victoria 3001
Australia
Tel: +613 9925 5135
Fax: +613 9663 6925
Email: iResearch@rmit.edu.au

This information is available at RMIT University Internatioal Scholarships. Click here to go to the website.

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Friday, August 05, 2005

[Australia] 2006 Endeavour Asia Awards - Page 1 of 2

Deadline: 16 September 2005

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Overview

The Endeavour Asia Awards aim to:
* enable high achieving students from Asia to undertake study or research in Australia;
* strengthen bilateral ties between Australia and participating countries;
* showcase Australia’s education sector within the region;
* strengthen mutual understanding between the peoples of participating countries;
* further develop Award holders’ knowledge and skills in their field of study; and
* build international linkages and networks.

Award description
The Endeavour Asia Awards provide financial support for postgraduate students from designated Asian countries to undertake, in any field of study:
* an Australian higher degree; or
* research in Australia towards a higher degree in their home country.

Allocation and number of awards
Allocation of awards is as follows: India (1), Indonesia (1), Republic of Korea (2), Malaysia (2), Singapore (1), Taiwan (2), Thailand (2) and Vietnam (1). Two further awards will be made from the total pool of applicants from these countries.

Value of awards
Awards are valued at up to A$50,000. Benefits include:
* travel allowance of A$5,000;
* establishment allowance of A$5,000; and
* a monthly stipend of A$3,333 for up to 12 months.
Funds are not available to support accompanying dependants.

Award duration
Award holders must spend a minimum of one semester (four months) and a maximum of three years in Australia. The Award must be taken up anytime during 2006. Funding is for the first year only.

Eligibility requirements
To be eligible for an Award, applicants must:
* be citizens or permanent residents of the designated country, and physically resident in that country, at the time of application (those holding dual citizenship or Permanent Residents of Australia are not eligible to apply);
* have an undergraduate degree; and
* demonstrate fluency in spoken and written English –
- an IELTS score of at least 6.5 in the Academic Test or a TOEFL score of at least 580, including a score of at least 4.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE), or
- a score of at least 230 in the computer-based TOEFL, including an Essay Rating score of at least 4.5.
The test score must have been achieved no longer than two years prior to the time of application. The ONLY applicants who do not have to provide an up-to-date TOEFL/IELTS test score are those from English speaking countries and those who have successfully achieved a degree taught in English.

Application process
Instructions on completing an application
1. Read the following instructions carefully before commencing, in particular:
* establish your eligibility;
* understand the conditions of the award;
* ensure that your application is accurate and complete; and
* restrict your answers to the given length.

2. Complete the application package
The application must be in English and type-written using the application form provided below.
There are two parts to the application package:

a) application form, which is to be lodged with DEST by email at endeavour.australia-asia@dest.gov.au; and

b) supporting documentation, which is to be faxed to DEST on +61 2 6123 7964.

Required supporting documentation includes:
* Signed statutory declaration stating that all information contained in the application and supporting documentation is true and correct. You should note that:
- the application is being made to a Commonwealth entity, the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST), for a benefit, and
- giving false or misleading information is a serious offence under the Criminal Code (Commonwealth).
* A certified copy of your current passport or other approved equivalent documentation showing evidence of citizenship or permanent residence, this must be authorised or stamped "True copy of the original" by a personal agency recognised by the law of your home country. An officer of an Australian consulate is also suitable for these purposes;
* Proof of English language proficiency with the inclusion of the results of an IELTS academic test or a TOEFL test, which meet the minimum requirements (outlined in Conditions of Awards). The ONLY students exempt from providing a test score are those from English speaking countries or those students who have completed a degree conducted in English;
* Your academic record, carrying the endorsement from the institution, showing the subjects and standard of pass with each, with an explanation of the marking system. Also include a certified English translation if necessary, this must be authorised or stamped "True copy of the original" by a personal agency recognised by the law of your home country. An officer of an Australian consulate is also suitable for these purposes;
* Three referees’ reports using the form provided and an English translation if required. The English translation must be authorised or stamped "True copy of the original" by a personal agency recognised by the law of your home country. An officer of an Australian consulate is also suitable for these purposes. The Referee Reports can be faxed by the referee directly to DEST or returned to you to be submitted with the other supporting documentation;
* Evidence of support for your affiliation or admission from the Australian host institution. This may be in the form of communication with your proposed supervisor or confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with the host institution.

3. Complete the application checklist included at the end of the application form to ensure that your application is complete. Ineligible applications will not be considered and an incomplete application will disadvantage applicants. DEST will not follow up with applicants any missing documentation.

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[Singapore] NUS ASEAN Research Scholarships

Deadline: 15 December 2005

The Asia Research Institute of NUS invites applications from ASEAN citizens (except Singaporeans) enrolled for a fulltime advanced degree at a university in an ASEAN country for consideration as ASEAN Research Scholars. These fellowships are offered to students working in the Humanities and Social Sciences on Asian topics, and will allow the recipients to be based at NUS for a period of three months. The aim of the fellowships is to enable scholars to make full use of the wide range of resources held in the libraries of NUS and the Institute of Southeast
Asian Studies. Scholars will be expected to commence on 1 May 2006.


Successful candidates can expect the following benefits:

a. A monthly allowance of SGD$1750 (Inclusive of housing allowance).
b. A one time travel subsidy of up to SGD$1000 on a reimbursement basis upon being accepted for the fellowship.
c. Access to library and computer resources on campus.

Applicants are invited to email/facsimile/mail their curriculum vitae, a 2-page outline of their research proposal in English (this may be accompanied by a longer statement in a Southeast Asian language) to the address below by 15 December 2005. Arrangements should also be made by which at least two letters of reference, one of which is from your principal supervisor, are sent confidentially to the same address by the same deadline.

The research proposal must include the following details:

1) how the fellowship will contribute to the research;
2) the types of sources to be consulted in Singapore;
3) proposed work plan during the fellowship.

You can look forward to excellent library and internet computer facilities at NUS' main library (http://www.lib.nus.edu.sg/) and the library at the Institute of South East Asian Studies (ISEAS) [http://www.iseas.edu.sg/library.html] to facilitate your research for the dissertation. NUS' main library has 2 million volumes covering all topics while ISEAS' library has 200,000 on South East Asian topics, half of which are in South East Asian languages.

The Invitation for the next programme in May 2006 (closing date 15 December 2005) is open and accessible at: http://www.ari.nus.edu.sg/appoint/aseanscholarship.htm

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Manager
Asia Research Institute
5 Arts Link
Level 4 Shaw Foundation Building, AS7
Singapore 117570
Email: joinari@nus.edu.sg
Fax : 65 67791428
Website: http://www.ari.nus.edu.sg

Thursday, August 04, 2005

[USA] FY2006 International Educators Scholarship Programs

Deadline: September 9, 2005

Executive Summary: The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and the Office of Global Educational Programs announce an open competition to administer a new semester-long International Educators Program for outstanding secondary-level teachers from Southeast Asia, the Near East, South Asia (except Afghanistan) and Russia. The total grant award for program and administrative purposes is anticipated to be $1,650,000. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to cooperate with the Bureau in the administration and implementation of the FY2006 International Educators Program.


I. Funding Opportunity Description

Purpose:
Overview: The new International Educators Program will bring outstanding secondary teachers from Southeast Asia, the Near East, South Asia (except Afghanistan) and Russia to the United States to further develop expertise in their subject areas, to enhance their teaching skills and to increase their knowledge about the United States. The goals of the program are: (1) to contribute to the improvement of teaching in the participating countries; (2) to provide opportunities for under-served populations, especially women, to have an important professional opportunity in the U.S. to enhance their ability to contribute to national development; (3) to create among key professionals and social influencers a deeper understanding of the U.S. who can share their experiences of living in a diverse democratic society with students and teachers in their home communities; and (4) to develop productive and lasting relationships and mutual understanding between American and international teachers and their students; and (4) to provide opportunities for under-served populations, especially women, to have a first-hand experience in the U.S. Participants will be younger teaching professionals with five or more years of classroom experience and a TOEFL score of 450 or higher on the written test (or the equivalent on the CBT). Teachers will be selected from many disciplines including English as a Foreign Language, social studies, civics, mathematics and science. Public Affairs Sections of U.S. Embassies or Fulbright Commissions, in collaboration with the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Branch (ECA/A/S/X), will coordinate the recruitment and nomination of candidates. Nominations will be submitted to the grantee organization, which will arrange for external professional selection panels to recommend candidates for the approval of the Bureau. ECA/A/S/X will approve the final list of grantees and will notify candidates of their status through the participating Fulbright Commissions and U.S. Embassies.

Proposals should include two distinct components: (1) the semester-long program from January to May/June 2007 and (2) the follow-on grants to program alumni. Please refer to the Project Objectives, Goals and Implementation (POGI) document for specific activities to be conducted beginning in late fall of 2006.

Semester Program: Serious attention needs to be paid to the program orientation and to the needs of teachers who may not have the advantages of teaching in large metropolitan areas with solid opportunities to develop high-level English skills. The semester-long program should take place from mid-January to May/June 2007. Teachers should be placed in four different clusters of approximately 12 to 14 individuals each at different U.S. universities that best meet their training needs. Teachers will be placed into different groups based on criteria to be determined after applications have been submitted. The semester program should encompass the following elements:

(1) Orientation upon arrival;

(2) Instruction in English language as needed;

(3) Training in the use of computers for Internet and word processing and as tools for teaching EFL or other coursework. Proposals should budget for a laptop computer for each participant;

(4) Intensive training in relevant subjects and teaching methodologies through a variety of courses within the host university's school of education or other departments (participants will select courses based on their individual goals and interests);

(5) Enrollment in a specially designed group seminar on teaching strategies for their home environments and educational leadership;

(6) Individual and group work periods for research and curriculum writing on EFL, civics, and other topics;

(7) Interaction with Americans at civic and volunteer organizations, school board meetings, parent-teacher conferences, or other community activities and through short home stays;

(8) Participation in a substantial six to eight week internship to engage participants actively with the American classroom environment.
a. Host universities should recruit school districts to host groups for internships based on brief proposals outlining the interest of the school districts, their understanding of the program goals, examples of their best practices, and a commitment to mentoring.
b. School districts should be within easy driving distance of the host university, and should be capable of introducing participants to more than one approach to teaching (for example, inquiry, active classroom, group projects, etc.).
c. Schools should designate an experienced mentor to oversee the day-to-day activities of each participant. Internship activities should include: observing a variety of teaching methods as well as computer-based lessons; working individually with a mentor teacher on curriculum development; and team teaching. Public, private, magnet or charter schools that have developed best practices may all be included.

(9) Cultural activities to encourage mutual understanding between participants and Americans, the mission of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs;

(10) Travel to Washington, D.C. during the second half of the program for a three- to four-day workshop including visits to the Department of State, cultural sites, and relevant educational organizations.
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs encourages partnership and collaboration with local school districts. Applicants should outline how host school districts will be selected and how teachers will collaborate with schools and local communities.

Follow-on Programming: American host secondary schools will be eligible to apply for follow-on grants after the program ends. Proposals for these grants should be submitted to the grantee organization by the U.S. host schools in collaboration with the participant's home school overseas. All proposals should be developed within the context of global and U.S. Embassy priorities. The proposals should encourage further cooperation between project participants and their U.S. schools to build on the semester-long stays in the U.S. For example, host teachers or administrators might travel to their foreign partner's home school for a short reciprocal exchange and/or take part in teacher-training programs for other foreign teachers/topics. U.S. host schools might propose Internet linkages between their school and their partner's school. No student exchanges will be funded. The proposal should outline a process for promoting the opportunity to U.S. host schools and for reviewing and selecting recipients of follow-on grants. Proposals should budget approximately $100,000 for this purpose. The process should include coordination with the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Branch and the U.S. Embassy or Fulbright Commission for review and approval. The Bureau will determine the final selection of grantees.

Program Planning and Implementation
Applicant organizations should submit a narrative outlining a comprehensive strategy for the administration and program implementation of the International Educators Program. The narrative should include a design for the semester-long program, a process for selecting host U.S. universities through sub-grants, a plan for monitoring the teachers' academic and professional programs, and an approach to alumni programming through follow-on grants.

The comprehensive program strategy should reflect a vision for the initiative as a whole, interpreting the goals of the International Educators Program with creativity, as well as providing innovative ideas for the program. The strategy should include a description of how the various components of the program will be integrated to build upon and reinforce one another.

In a cooperative agreement, the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Office (ECA/A/S/X) will be substantially involved in program activities in addition to routine grant monitoring. ECA/A/S/X activities and responsibilities for this program are as follows:
-- Formulation of program policy;
-- Reviewing of draft texts for publicity and program guidelines prior to publication;
-- Cooperation in the development of plans for specific university-based programs and enhancement activities for the teachers such as the Washington, D.C. workshop;
-- Applicant country eligibility and nomination guidelines.

II. Award Information:
Type of Award: Cooperative Agreement. ECA's level of involvement in this program is listed under number I above.
Fiscal Year Funds: 2006
Approximate Total Funding: $1,650,000
Approximate Number of Awards: 1
Approximate Average Award: Pending availability of funds, $1,650,000 million
Anticipated Award Date: Pending availability of funds, December 1, 2005
Anticipated Project Completion Date: September 30, 2008
Additional Information: Pending successful implementation of this program and the availability of funds in subsequent fiscal years, it is ECA's intent to renew this grant for two additional fiscal years, before openly competing it again.

III. Eligibility Information:

III.1. Eligible applicants: Applications may be submitted by public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3).

III.2. Cost Sharing or Matching Funds: There is no minimum or maximum percentage required for this competition. However, the Bureau encourages applicants to provide maximum levels of cost sharing and funding in support of its programs.

When cost sharing is offered, it is understood and agreed that the applicant must provide the amount of cost sharing as stipulated in its proposal and later included in an approved grant agreement. Cost sharing may be in the form of allowable direct or indirect costs. For accountability, applicants must maintain written records to support all costs, which are claimed as their contribution, as well as costs to be paid by the Federal government. Such records are subject to audit. The basis for determining the value of cash and in-kind contributions must be in accordance with OMB Circular A-110, (Revised), Subpart C.23 - Cost Sharing and Matching. In the event you do not provide the minimum amount of cost sharing as stipulated in the approved budget, ECA's contribution will be reduced in like proportion.

III.3. Other Eligibility Requirements: Bureau grant guidelines require that organizations with less than four years experience in conducting international exchanges be limited to $60,000 in Bureau funding. ECA anticipates issuing one award, in an amount up to $1,650,000 to support program and administrative costs required to implement this exchange program. Therefore, organizations with less than four years experience in conducting international exchanges are ineligible to apply under this competition. The Bureau encourages applicants to provide maximum levels of cost sharing and funding in support of its programs.

IV. Application and Submission Information:
Note: Please read the complete Federal Register announcement before sending inquiries or submitting proposals. Once the RFGP deadline has passed, Bureau staff may not discuss this competition with applicants until the proposal review process has been completed.

IV.1. Contact Information to Request an Application Package:
Please contact Patricia Mosley of the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Branch, ECA/A/S/X, Room 349, U.S. Department of State, SA-44, 301 4th Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20547, telephone: (202)619-4556, fax (202)401-1433, e-mail: MosleyPJ@state.gov to request a Solicitation Package. Please refer to the Funding Opportunity Number ECA/A/S/X-06-03 when making your request.

Source:http://exchanges.state.gov/education/rfgps/aug26rfgp.htm

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