Internship Opportunity: New York City

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Foreign Affairs is currently accepting applications for internships in New York City!

CFR’s volunteer internships give selected volunteer interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning. The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters in New York, an office in Washington, DC, and programs nationwide. 

Learn more and apply here!

ASMEA: Research and Conference Grant Opportunities

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Application Deadline: Sunday, April 15, 2018. 

The Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa (ASMEA) is pleased to offer the following Grant opportunities to its Members in conjunction with the Eleventh Annual ASMEA Conference on November 1-3, 2018 in Washington, D.C.: 

ASMEA Research Grants:

ASMEA is offering Research Grants up to $2500 to qualified students and scholars engaged in the study of the Middle East and Africa.

Conference Travel Grants:

ASMEA is offering Travel Grants up to $750 to qualified scholars and students to present their research at the Eleventh Annual Conference.

Guidelines: 

Applicants must be current members of ASMEA and engaged in ongoing study of the Middle East or Africa.

Applications must be accompanied by a paper proposal representing new and unpublished research from any academic discipline yet relevant to the region.

Successful applicants will be required to present their research at the Eleventh Annual ASMEA Conference. 

For more information and to apply, please visit the ASMEA website. 

Questions? Contact ASMEA at (202) 429-8860 or info@asmeascholars.org.

 

Webminar: Best Practices in Applying for Graduate School

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Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM EST

Join the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) for an introductory webinar on best practices when applying for graduate school.

In this monthly series, APSIA's International Admissions and Operations Manager, as well as a representative from John Hopkins SAIS, will answer questions about:

  • Selecting a graduate program
  • Preparing an application
  • Paying for school
  • Career opportunities

Click HERE to register. Registration is free to students and professionals. 

By registering you agree to share your information with APSIA and its members*

Call for Applications: Rotary Peace Fellowship

The Rotary Foundation is now accepting applications for the fully-funded 2019 Rotary Peace Fellowship. Up tp 100 social change leaders are selected globally every year to earn either a master's degree or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict studies at one of six Rotary Peace Centers at leading universities around the world. 

Peace fellowship applicants must meet these requirements:

  • Proficiency in English; a second language is strongly recommended
  • Demonstrated commitment to international understanding and peace 
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Master’s degree applicants: minimum three years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, bachelor’s degree
  • Certificate applicants: minimum five years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, strong academic background8

Application Deadline: May 31st, 2018. 

For more information and online application, visit the Rotary Fellowships website here.