The Kennan Institute has issued a call for applicants to a program scholarship at the Wilson Center. The Institute is in search of applicants who represent policy-oriented sectors like law, academia, civil society, business, media, and local government. Applicants should have diverse backgrounds and be willing to engage in inquiry and discussion but the political, cultural, economic, social, and historical issue at play in Ukraine, Russia, and the surrounding region.

The goal of this fellowship is to encourage discussion between the policy-making world and traditional academics, as well as to enhance collaboration among researchers from Ukraine and Russia along with the United States. These programs are funded by a grant from a Carnegie Corporation of New York.

Fellows will be housed at the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. for a total period of three-month residencies. All fellows will receive full access to the region’s resources, such as the National Archives, various policy research centers, and the Library of Congress. Daily activities will include meetings with experts and officials at locations such as Congress, the Department of Defense, USAID, and the State Department.

In exchange, fellows will engage directly with other fellows and officials, and will participate in key speaking arrangements at the Wilson Center as well as those outside of the city. Fellows must also attend conferences, meetings, and activities facilitated by the Kennan Institute and participate in collaborative activities when they are alumni of the program.

There are no requirements in regards to citizenship, but applicants may choose to apply as part of a team. If applying as a team of two or more applicants, each applicant must be a citizen of a different country. These joint fellowships will help promote international collaboration. Teams are responsible for producing joint papers, presenting their work, and conduct meeting with policymakers in the city.

Fellowship competitions are held twice a year, with application deadlines on September 1 and March 1, respectively. All applicants must submit an application to be considered for the competition. Successful fellows will receive monthly stipends of $4,000 along with full access to computer and research facilities. They will be expected to remain in Washington, D.C. for the duration of the grant and will begin their residences within six months of accepting the award.

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The Petrie-Flom Center at Harvard Law School recently issued a call for applications to the Petrie-Flom Center Student Fellowship Program. This program was created to mentor students aspiring to become leaders in either bioethics or health law policy. It provides students with access to closely-mentored research opportunities in health law, bioethics, and biotechnology, and equips students with the skills and resources necessary to pursue further scholarship.

While enrolled in the program, students will receive close project mentoring from Harvard Law affiliated faculty. They will also be invited to engage in workshops and training experiences at the Petrie-Flom Center, which is a leading intermediary research program at the university.

To be eligible, candidates must be enrolled at the Harvard graduate school. They must be enrolled during the current fellowship year and be willing to undertake a sizeable research project and to fulfill all other program requirements. The fellowship is designed for graduate students (including students in one-year programs) but those who are enrolled in multi-year programs should wait until after the first year to apply.

The fellowship has several distinct requirements. First, all fellow will be expected to conduct independent research projects that will lead to publishable articles in the field. These papers must be single-authored and produced by the end of the academic year. Students will also be expected to post on the center’s blog, Bill of Health, at least every other week during the fall and spring semesters. This must also be done during the winter term. Four passes are available during times of need.

All fellows must also enroll in the Health Law, Policy, Bioethics, and Biotechnology Workshop at the institute. This is designed to provide students with exclusive opportunities for interaction with leading scholars in the field. Fellows must also plan on attending panels, conferences, and other events.

In exchange for fulfilling these requirements, students will receive a $1,500 stipend paid at the end of the academic year. All fellowship requirements must be completed in exchange for the stipend./ additional funding may be requested as well. The HLS Priority Deadline is May 22, 2020, General Deadline is August 14, 2020. Applicants will receive notice by August 23.

Questions and applications should be emailed to petrie-flom@law.harvard.edu. Applications should consist of a detailed curriculum vitae, a 1500 word written research proposal, and a digital copy of the applicant’s most up-to-date transcript.

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Each year, Harvard University aims to attract and support rising young talent. Junior Scholars often find it difficult to gain access to prestigious universities, usually after they have just received their doctorates. They suffer from limited funding and issues related to curriculum development, which makes it tough to gain leverage in their academic careers.

As a result, the university offers an exceptional opportunity to provide funding to these individuals to carry out their research at Harvard University. The grants address scholars who have recently received their doctorate degrees, allowing them to strengthen their connections with others in the field and to promote the connection between their home universities and Harvard. These fellowships also allow these candidates to gain additional or new skills in their field.

The program is designed for candidates who have recently received their Ph.D. with honors, with most fields of study accepted for the program. Candidates who have backgrounds in sciences, law, humanities, public health, medicine, economy, political science, sociology, engineering, education, architecture, or any other field of study available at Harvard are eligible to apply.

To be eligible, individuals must have completed their Ph.D. at any of the RCC member universities between May 1, 2019, and April 30, 2020, and have graduated with the highest academic distinction. They should provide an admission letter from the Harvard University department, research center, or school stating that they are supporting the applicant’s research project and/or sponsoring their J-1 Visa. They should provide a valid TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 100 points.

To apply, candidates should visit the Harvard University website and fill out and submit the online application form. They will need to provide a certificate of having been granting a PhD, along with certificate of having enjoyed an Autonomous Community PhD program, FPU, FPI, or University PhD program scholarship. A detailed curriculum vitae and copy of an admission letter from the Harvard research center, school, or department supporting the research project should also be supplied.

Finally, a detailed research proposal for the project that will be carried out during the tenure at Harvard, in more than ten pages, must also be supplied. All materials are due no later than June 30, at 11:59 p.m.

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The United Nations Office at Geneva organized the first International Law Seminar in 1965 and continues to offer the Seminar on an annual basis to this day. The seminar was created for postgraduate students who are studying international law, as well as young scholars, lawyers in international law, and government officials. It is intended to broaden the knowledge the work of these individuals in international law, as well as to give an opportunity to candidates from different legal systems and cultures to exchange views and ideas regarding the programs of the Commission.

The International Law Seminar is only for candidates who have a sound knowledge of international law, either through their studies or professional experience. Twenty-five participants will be selected for the program, after which they will be expected to attend lectures by members of the commission or officials of the United Nations or related agencies.

To apply, candidates should submit a curriculum vitae that includes personal information as well as details about education obtained. A list of professional experiences and publications should also be supplied. A letter of motivation, between 400 and 800 words, should include a justification for engaging in the fellowship. Two letters of recommendation from official sources are also required.

The selection process will be carried out by a Selection Committee, which is comprised of two officials of the United Nations. All applications will be considered but decisions are final. Selected participants will attend the plenary meetings and lectures of the International law Commission and related speakers. They will also be invited to take part in active discussions following each lecture, producing as a final result short reports in working groups. These groups and lectures will be conducted in English, French, and Spanish.

Participation in the Seminar is free, but the United Nations cannot offer subsidies for any participant. A small number of fellowships may be available. All materials must be submitted no later than April 8, 2020. Applicants must be no younger than 24 and no older than 38 by January 1, 2020.

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Each year, the Soros Justice Fellowships are offered to exceptional individuals to allow them to partake in groundbreaking projects that will inspire debate, encourage reform, and serve as the catalyst for change on a variety of issues within the U.S. criminal justice system. These fellowships are designed to help mitigate the devastating effect of modern criminal justice policies on individuals within the United States. Most fellowships will support an effort to challenge the status quo of over-incarceration, extreme punishment, and a lack of fair justice.

Three different funding categories are available. The Advocacy Fellowships support lawyers, organizers, researchers, and advocates, as well as any other individuals with unique perspectives. Recipients are expected to engage in full-time criminal justice reform projects at any level, such as those relating to litigation, public education, or policy-driven research. These fellowships last for eighteen months and may commence anytime between July and November 2019. Each fellow receives an award of $87,000 or $120,000, depending on experience.

Media Fellowships are targeted toward writers, journalists, filmmakers, and artists. Supporting those with distinctive voices, these fellowships expect recipients to produce media projects that may be considered unpopular or controversial. These fellowships last for twelve months, with recipients receiving either $58,000 or $80,000, as well as project-related expenses.

Finally, Youth Activist Scholarships are designed for young adults aged 18 to 25 to support and develop projects of their own design. These projects should help to address some aspect of the American criminal justice system, such as public education, policy advocacy, social media campaigns, and more. Projects may be either full- or part-time and last for twelve or eighteen months. Fellows will receive $52,500 for full-time eighteen-month projects with a pro-ration for shorter or part-time projects.

All applicants must produce projects that relate to criminal justice reform goals. Individuals who have particularly been involved with some aspect of the criminal justice system are especially encouraged to apply. All application materials are due on October 22, 2018, with guidelines and more information found on the Open Society Foundations website. Application questions and questions on proposals may be directed to sorosjusticefellowships@opensocietyfoundations.org.

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The Laureate program in Comparative Constitutional Law at the University of Melbourne is one of the most prestigious of its kind, offering an exemplary legal degree to scholars all around the world. The Melbourne Institute of Comparative Constitutional Law is a component of the Laureate program, and is funded by the Australian Research Council. This council convenes annually in Melbourne for five years, with the Laureate Program based at Melbourne Law School.

This law school is also home to comparative constitutional law scholars who work at the Centre for Comparative Constitutional Studies and ConTransNet. The institute brings together up to thirty scholars each year, including groups of junior faculty, leading international senior scholars, and fellows in their postdoctoral stages. The goal of this grouping is to bring together leaders and emerging scholars interested in the study of comparative constitutional law.

The Institute, which meets during three days in late November, includes seminars from leading scholars in comparative constitutional law, as well as experts of particular legal systems. The institute also includes a hands-on workshop to discuss and edit papers composed by participating junior scholars in this field of research.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Scholars who are in full-time post-doctoral fellowships may apply, as may those who are entry-level academics (such as those who have held academic appointments for no longer than five years). Applicants may submit a paper for discussion, and should also submit a detailed curriculum vitae. This curriculum vitae must include details of the applicant’s’ current appointment or fellowship. A one-page description of the proposed paper (the final version of which should be between 10,000 and 12,000 words) must also be supplied.

The final decision-making committee seeks a specific application format from all candidates. On each page, applicants should include t heir titles and full name, as well as a listing of contact information. A new page should be titled for both the Curriculum Vitae and proposed paper. Page numbers must be included, and all materials should be submitted in a final, polished PDF document.

All materials should be emailed to laureate-constitutions@unimelb.edu.au by September 1, 2018. Papers should by be submitted by November 1. Bursaries are available to assist with travel-related and accommodation expenses.

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The Academy Scholars Program at the Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies is designed for outstanding scholars in the beginning of their careers. The program allows scholars who are focused on the social sciences or law (particularly in the areas of language and history of cultures outside of the United States or Canada) to conduct research elucidating issues both past and present. These issues can be related to domestic, transnational, or comparative topics.

Candidates are chosen based on their resourcefulness and initiative, along with their overall originality. Individuals whose work in regions outside of the United States shows promise for exceptional careers in major institutions or universities will be given preference.

Selected candidates will be granted a two-year, in-residence, postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. They will receive ample financial assistance, as well as research support, in order to engage in long-term research projects in their chosen disciplines. These scholars will receive mentors, known as the Senior Scholars, to guide them along in achieving their greatest academic potential.

Only candidates who have recently received PhDs or doctoral degrees in the social science s or law will be considered. Those who are still pursuing a PhD and have completed their training but are still in the thesis writing process may also apply. However, the PhD completion date in all circumstances must be within three years of the October 1 application deadline.

Four or five schools will be named to two-year appointments, with the scholars expected to live in the Cambridge area for their entire appointments. Scholars will receive $67,000 per year, with a deduction for candidates who have not yet earned their PhDs. This stipend will be accompanied by additional funding for conference and research travel, health insurance coverage, and research assistants. While candidates are encouraged to teach courses while engaging in their appointments, this is not required.

All application materials must be received no later than October 1. No late applications will be considered. Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae or resume (including a list of publications), a research proposal, three letters of recommendation, and a copy of the candidate’s PhD program transcript. Questions can be directed to applicationinquiries@wcfia.harvard.edu.

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The World Trade Institute at the University of Bern is now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 Master of International Law and Economics. This program is ideal for students with backgrounds in law, economics, or political science.

A minimum of an undergraduate degree is required. While the previously listed majors are ideal, candidates with backgrounds in other fields are also encouraged to apply. Experience in the field of international trade, or a related major, gives a candidate preferential consideration over others in the decision making process.

This program requires regular course attendance between September until June, with the master’s thesis researched and written over the summer. It can also be pursued on a part-time basis over three years. The program begins with a foundational semester in which courses are taken in public international law, international economic law, and other basic courses. Then, students progress to more in-depth analysis of relevant topics. Regular course attendance is required from September until the end of June, with the master’s thesis being researched and written over the summer. The program can also be taken on a part-time basis within three years.

The program is taught entirely in English, with the necessity of participants to be able to express themselves effectively in and outside of the classroom, deliver weekly writing assignments, and read up to two hundred pages a week. Students may be asked to submit English proficiency test scores, with minimum TOEFL ibT scores of 100 or above, or TOEFL paper scores of 600 or above. Native English speakers to not need to submit test scores if their degree was completed at an institution in the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, or New Zealand, as long as the degree was awarded no more than five years ago.

Regardless of the language requirement, all students must submit a two-page essay in English. The university also requires tuition for one year of study, which is 21,000 Swiss francs for both full and part-time studies. Scholarships are available upon request. This tuition payment covers all course fees, master’s thesis supervision, extracurricular activities, and several trips to Geneva. Other travel costs, lodging, health insurance, or expenses are not covered by this payment. There is no separate application fee.

All applications must be received no later than January 31, 2018. Completed applications may be sent by mail or email to World Trade Institute, University of Bern, Hallerstrasse 6, 3012 Bern, Switzerland, with the subject line: Admission to the Master of International Law and Economics.

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The UEFA, or the Union of European Football Associates, contains fifty-five members associations seeking to develop their own research activities and projects in the analysis of European football. The organization’s research grant program was designed to support the work of qualified researchers who are either studying for or currently hold a PhD and are interested in analyzing European football.

Within the last few years, the UEFA has attempted to engage with the academic community by offering a series of initiatives to benefit both UEFA and European football. Their efforts comprise three pillars, including research, personal development, and change. The research pillar is designated to support projects directly addressing issues within European football. It is also designed to commission academic experts and centers to conduct specific, goal-oriented studies on behalf of UEFA.

To apply, all applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a representative of a UEFA member association that supports the research being proposed. This letter is designed to ensure that all projects are developed for and in conjunction with the national associations. Projects will also have the highest practical value possible.

In an effort to boost cooperation between member associations and European universities, the UEFA also allows three or fewer researchers to submit joint applications. These researchers should be based in the territories of three different national associations.

Each individual project is eligible for a grant of up to €15,000, and each joint project is eligible for up to €20,000. This funding lasts for up to nine months of research. Proposals may be submitted in Economics, History, Law, Management, Medical science, Political science, and Sociology.

Applications must be received by March 31, 2018. Questions about the program may be directed to universities@uefa.ch.

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Harvard Law School’s Islamic Legal Studies Program: Law and Social Change is now open for applications for Visiting Fellowships to the 2018-2019 term. Applicants with JD, LLM, SJD, PhD or comparable degrees are welcome to apply. Fellows will be eligible if they are studying topics including Islamic law and legal history covering any intellectual or social history. This can be from any period, and may also include Islamic legal theory and legal interpretation, legal maxims, and substantive law.

This fellowships allows outstanding scholars and practitioner’s to undertake research, writing, and academic work in Islamic law. This work should aim to further the Program’s mission. Applicants who are focusing on human rights, women’s rights, children’s rights, minority rights, animal welfare, constitutional law, environmental law, climate change, food law, migration, LBGTQ, and related areas will be given preference in the application process.

Fellows will spend anywhere between one month and one year in residence at Harvard Law School. Fellows will be expected to participate in activities and contribute to the overall intellectual life of the program, will also organizing one or more academic event. They will also engage in original scholarly work.

These awards may be combined with other fellowships or awards. Fellows will receive a monthly stipend of up to $5,000. The fellowship may be one to two semesters in length, commencing in September 2017. In addition to the monthly stipend, fellows will also have access to a workspace and the Harvard Law Library. Although some funding may be secured for limited travel, most activities will require fellows to remain in residence at ILSP.

To apply, applicants should submit a short research proposal and four to six topic areas for consideration. In addition, applicants should submit commentaries that link Islamic law and policy and details on whether one or two semesters are being sought. A CV should also be included, along with a writing sample in English and two letters of recommendation.

Applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, academic interests, and career fields are invited to apply. All applications are due by January 1, 2018. Applicants will be notified of the decision in early February. All materials and questions should be directed to pberan@law.harvard.edu or ilsp@law.harvard.edu.

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