Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research (AISSR)

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The AISSR is looking to appoint three PhD students through the so-called Open Round. The AISSR constitutes thematically focused research programmes, which have an anchor in one or more of the represented disciplines (Sociology, Geography and Planning, Development Studies, Political Science, and Anthropology). Across these programmatic groups, AISSR encourages multidisciplinary collaboration within and beyond the social sciences.

The AISSR consists of twelve separate programme groups. The three programme groups that have open PhD positions are:

• Institutions, Inequalities and Internationalisation (Sociology)
• Dynamics of Citizenship and Culture (Sociology)
• Political Economy and Transnational Governance (Political Science).

The three positions are ‘open' in the sense that people can apply with their own research proposals. Yet it may be that certain programme groups have additional requirements regarding the type of candidate they are looking for. You are highly encouraged to check the AISSR website first in order to find out if your plans meet the programme group's profile and their specific requirements.

Tasks

• Conducting research, publishing the results thereof, and writing a dissertation.
• Teaching in the field of comparative political behavior (10% of the time).
• Participating in the AISSR PhD program, including following courses.
• Participating in conferences and seminars.

Requirements

• Completed MA in Sociology, Political Science or another related Social Science
• Selection will be based on the quality of research plan and CV

Further information

If, after having carefully checked the website, you have any questions left, please contact Dr. Michiel Baas, PhD Coordinator of the AISSR: Michiel.Baas@uva.nl

 

Appointment

The gross monthly salary will be €2042 in the first year increasing to €2612 in the final year, based on a full-time appointment (38 hours per week). The appointment will be temporary for four years.

 

Job application

For the application requirements: 
Please check the link. Please follow the instructions carefully: incomplete applications will not be accepted.

For the PhD position with Sociology, please send your application BY EMAIL (AND NOT BY POSTAL MAIL) to:

Cristina Garofalo (application-soca-fmg@uva.nl )

for the one with Political Science PhD postion may be send to:

Leila Abouyaala (l.abouyaala@uva.nl)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: JUNE 7 2010 (10:00 hours)

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IGNOU to waive fees of sex workers, street children

Kolkata: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), one of the world's largest universities, has decided to waive the fee of sex workers and street children enrolling for its courses to help them become educated and empowered.

Disclosing this at a media meet here Monday, IGNOU Vice Chancellor V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai said the university's Kolkata Regional Centre ran a study centre at Durbar Mahila Samannya Samiti, an organisation of 65,000 sex workers, to educate them as also their wards.

He said the university has recently tied up with the Cochin International Airport Authority to conduct focused management courses in aviation and airport infrastructure and technology after realising there was a paucity of aviation industry professionals.

He said: "The University had been working on a series of new and path-breaking ideas to meet the diverse and often daunting expectations of a large number of learners who cannot afford to acquire education from a conventional university. Many of the new programmes are being expressly aligned to the needs of industry."

Pillai said IGNOU was very keen to reach out to the victims of violence and help them resurrect their lives through education.

It has also started a short term training programme for school head masters of the Sunderban region initially on a pilot basis to develop skills of the concerned to serve more effectively.

Pillai said the placement cell of the university was gearing up to meet employability demand through planned industry presentations and contact drives, and by working out a system of enhancing communication and personality skills, which have been identified as key need areas for several students.

The University Monday morning organised an inter-school quiz contest and exhibition in the city.

Source: http://education.in.msn.com/news/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3884897

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Advocacy Internship Programme

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR ADVOCACY STUDIES, PUNE

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR ADVOCACY INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2010-12

Advocacy Internship is a programme that grooms a set of young and dedicated professionals who are committed to social activism. It is a programme that caters to the need of social activism today. This internship will enrich the participants with the political perspective, knowledge and skills required for effective public advocacy.

OBJECTIVES

Þ      To train energetic and young men and women to take up social activism.

Þ      To create a cadre of social advocates who have knowledge, skills and sensitivities to pursue social activism.

Þ      To prepare professionals who would promote organised actions to influence public policies and to effect sustainable attitudinal and behavioural change in the society.

ELIGIBILITY

The Advocacy Internship Programme is open to any person below the age of 25 who intends to understand the world in all its complexities, has a strong social conscience, and values social commitment more than individual selves. Openness to learn, receptivity to new ideas, and keenness to take up challenges are seen as most important criteria.

Preferred educational qualification is a postgraduate degree in any discipline with at least two years experience with a social action / human rights / consumer rights group. A graduate degree is also considered for deserving candidates.

SELECTION OF INTERNS

Filled-in application form should reach NCAS by 15^th June 2010

After preliminary screening of applications, shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a Youth Camp in Pune in mid-July. Final selection of the candidates will be done after this camp on the basis of potential to work with people, competence, leadership qualities, vision, motivation to learn etc. The new session will start from 1^st Sept 2010.

STIPEND

Each intern will be given a monthly stipend towards living expenses in Pune for a period of 12 months. NCAS takes the responsibility to negotiate with the field organization for the boarding, lodging and a minimum stipend amount during the 6 month-long placement. Contingency expenses of up to Rs 500/- per month will also be provided during this period, on a case-to-case basis.

Last date for receiving forms is 10th June 2010.

Individuals from marginalized communities and women will be given preference.

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Thanking you,

CONTACT:

Ms. Prasanna Invally,

Internship Coordinator,

National Centre for Advocacy Studies,

Serenity Complex, Ramnagar Colony, Pashan, Pune 411 021.

Maharashtra, India

Telefax: +91-20-22951857/22952003/4.

Email: internship@ncasindia.org

           ncas@vsnl.com

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Admission to M.A. Social Work in Rural Development 2010-2012

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences announces admission 

to MA Social Work in Rural Development 2010-2012. This 

job-oriented professional programme is offered by the 

School of Rural Development located on Tuljapur Campus 

(near Solapur, Maharashtra).

Eligibility

A Bachelor’s Degree of a minimum of 3 years duration or 

its equivalent (under the 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 or 10+2+2+1 

year bridge course pattern of study or any other pattern 

fulfilling the mandatory equirements of 15 years formal 

education) from a recognized university, in any discipline. 

Candidates who will complete all the requirements of their 

final year Bachelor’s Degree examinations by Saturday, 

June 19, 2010 are also eligible to apply.

Seat Reservations:

15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, and 27 % for OBC candidates. Free 

application forms will be provided to those SC and ST candidates 

who are unemployed and whose parents / guardian’s annual income 

is Rs.1,00,000/- or below in the financial year 2008-09/2009-10.

Pre-admission coaching for SC and ST candidates will be organized 

on June 17 and 18, 2010, at the Tuljapur Campus of TISS.

Last date for receipt of completed applications at TISS, Deonar, 

Mumbai 400 088 or at Tuljapur Campus by hand/by post is June 

5 , 2010; and for remote and far flung areas/region and international 

students is June 12 , 2010.

New academic session commences on Wednesday July 5, 2010.

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The Center for International Academic Exchange (CIAE)

The Center for International Academic Exchange (CIAE) 

Prospective international students for entering Undergraduate , Master & PhD programs are welcome to apply for admission to Asia University via online submission of the application forms. The deadline for application submission is May 31, 2010. To begin online submission of your application forms, simply create an application account below.

Application forms for 2010 fall

Application brochure for 2010 fall

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