Applicants will build professional networks while you apply your research and analytical skills to help us explore questions of real importance to our member countries and global economic stability. Whether you see a future for yourself in international organizations or are simply curious about policy and operational work, this is an ideal opportunity to familiarize yourself with both while leveraging your cutting-edge skills and expanding your research experience. We recruit for the FIP on a global basis with approximately 50 students from around the world joining us each year at IMF headquarters in Washington, D.C. These paid internships take place between June and October and run for 10 to 12 weeks. Previous FIP research topics have included: A Bottom-Up Approach to Modeling Inflation Dynamics in LACTaking Stock of Digitalization and its implications for Inflation Dynamics and Monetary policy Review of the Experience with Diversification, Poverty Reduction, and InequalityThe Role of Prudential Policies in Attenuating the Credit CycleMacro-Financial Performance, PFM, and Corruption IndicatorsThe Role of Intangible Assets and Innovation Policy in ASEANWhat is Behind High-Interest Rate Spreads in Africa? The IMF’s Legal Department also offers internships under this program. In past years, Legal Department projects have included: Analysis of the Legal Framework for Capital Controls Under the European Economic AreaResearch on the Insolvency of Non-Bank Financial InstitutionsResearch on the Legal Mandate of the IMF In Financial RegulationCross-Country Comparisons of Effectiveness in AML/CFT Efforts Eligibility: For the Economic internship, you should have concentrated your studies on monetary and international economics, public finance, financial markets, economics, or a related field. Also, you should possess strong analytical and quantitative skills and have an excellent command of written and oral English. If you are currently completing a PhD, you must be: Registered as an active student (i.e. returning to university studies after completing the internship)Below the age of 32 at the start of the internship If you are currently completing a master’s degree, you must be: Registered as an active student at the time of application (not yet graduated)Below the age of 28 at the commencement of the internship If you are applying to the Legal Department Internship you must be: Within one to two years of completing an LLM, J.D, or equivalent advanced degree in law below the age of 32 at the commencement of the internship For more fully-funded international scholarships and other Opportunities Join Us On Telegram, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp Group, Signal How to Apply Students in macroeconomics or a related field should apply through JobLink and, after completing all fields in the form, be sure to enter 1800920 into the field titled, “Job Number.” A Law student or a student in a related academic field should apply through JobLink, and, after completing all fields in the form, be sure to enter 1800904 into the field titled, “Job Number.”
Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program 2021/2022 – Fully Funded to the USA
The Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (Fulbright TEA) brings international, secondary-level teachers to the United States for a six-week program. Teachers take academic seminars for professional development at a host university. They observe classrooms and share their expertise with teachers and students at the host university and at local secondary schools. Eligible disciplines: English or English as a Foreign Language Social Studies (civics, history, geography, global studies, etc.) Math Science Special Education in the disciplines listed above Apply: Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) Young Researchers Awards 2021 – €5,000 prize Eligible countries and territories: Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burma, Cambodia, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote d’Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Moldova, Mongolia, Mozambique, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Panama, Peru, Russia, Rwanda, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, West Bank/Gaza, Zambia, Zimbabwe For more fully-funded international scholarships and other Opportunities Join Us On Telegram, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp Group, Signal How to apply to the General Pedagogy Cohort: We are now accepting applications are no longer being accepted for the 2021–2022 program cycle: APPLY NOW
U.S. State Department’s Global Engagement Center – Africa Tech Challenge 2021 – $250,000 USD in Funding
Disinformation and propaganda pose a threat to trust, cohesion, and security. We need the tools to understand, expose, and counter these threats. The U.S. – Africa Tech Challenge invites technologists from across Africa to submit an application to present their solution against disinformation and propaganda to an audience of government, civil society, and private sector stakeholders. Up to eight organizations will be chosen to demo their technology. Up to three organizations will be selected as winners of the Challenge and will receive funding totalling $250,000 USD. The U.S. – Africa Tech Challenge is sponsored by the U.S. State Department’s Global Engagement Center, in partnership with U.S. Embassy Nairobi, the European Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, Twitter, Park Advisors, and Informa. More partners and sponsors will be announced shortly. It is being held as a two-part virtual event. Part I will take place virtually in April 2021 where the selected organizations will be given up to 25 minutes to present their solution to a closed audience, followed by a question and answer session from a panel of judges. Part II will take place on the margins of East Africa Com on 11-12 May 2021, one of the premier events for digital communications, and will provide participants with an opportunity for virtual networking and partnership-building. East Africa Com is part of the Connecting Africa series with AfricaCom. The U.S. – Africa Tech Challenge aims to advance the development of promising and innovative technologies against disinformation and propaganda across Africa. As such, only submissions from companies domiciled and headquartered in Africa will be considered. The application period is now open and will close on February 28, 2021. Please email africatechchallenge@disinfocloud.com for details on eligibility and application instructions.
UNLEASH 2021: Application for UNLEASH Organizing Team (OT) Ongoing
📣 Are you an alum of UNLEASH? Then this is a chance for you to organize your own Hack focused on coming up with local solutions for the SDGs! For those interested, you can find out all you need to know in this FAQ: https://lnkd.in/dDU93-D and in your inbox. Not an alum but have an idea for a Hack theme and location? We’d love to hear it in the comments below! #UNLEASH2021
Applications for Cohort 4 Now Open!
The Application Will Close at 11:59 UTC on 31 January 2021 AWEC is the accelerant behind hundreds of African female entrepreneurs who have transformed and grown their businesses. We are seeking the next 200 women who are ready to join our cohort for a high-impact applied learning experience. From 18 January 2021 – 31 January 2021, AWEC will accept applications for its highly selective leadership and business management capacity building program. This program is designed for African women entrepreneurs seeking to expand their knowledge, increase their skills, broaden their network, and make lifelong connections. Who Should Apply Women who are: Founders of businesses that have been in operation for at least two years in any industry and have at least two employees (either full time or part-time) OR women who have a strong business concept and plan to launch their business within the next year Founders of social enterprises are encouraged to apply; founders of NGOs or nonprofit organizations are no longer eligible for the 12-month program Citizens of any African country, currently living on the continent or in the diaspora Comfortable with remote teamwork and collaboration, especially using digital tools Proficient in verbal and written English Able to regularly (at least weekly) access the Internet through a computer or tablet AWEC admissions do not discriminate based on race, religion, age, disability, marital status, education, business revenue, or geographic location. Please note: For those living in the diaspora, your business must clearly impact Africa through the creation or delivery of its products or services, or based on where its customers reside. What We Look For AWEC seeks to build diverse cohorts in which Fellows share some consistent characteristics: Vision and resiliency Business clarity and market knowledge Commitment to building their businesses Motivation to be part of a yearlong learning experience What to Expect This program is rigorous and time-intensive. Fellows should expect to: Spend an average of 4 to 6 hours per week participating in AWEC activities, primarily online Participate in at least one AWEC activity per week throughout the program, including Zoom-enabled meetings Be challenged, stretched, and inspired as they acquire new knowledge Develop skills, build their peer network, and transform their businesses Be matched with a mentor and to take ownership of their mentor/mentee relationship Be introduced to a peer group, and actively contribute to group discussions and activities Gain access to a program advisor from whom they can seek support when needed Respond to periodic surveys to improve the overall experience Please seriously consider these commitments before applying and/or accepting an offer to participate in AWEC. All AWEC Fellows must have reliable access to the Internet, at least once per week. AWEC requires Fellows to participate in video conference calls, which generally requires more bandwidth than typical Internet browsing. Please see our FAQ page for more information. How You Will Benefit Upon successful completion of the 12-month program, Fellows will: Form connections with a diverse network of African women entrepreneurs Establish a relationship with a senior business mentor Strengthen strategy, leadership and business management skills Gain skills in finance, marketing, and strategy needed to grow and scale their enterprise Develop a toolkit of soft skills, including self-confidence, resilience, collaboration, and cross-cultural communications AWEC Fellow, Emilly O. from Kenya says it best: “I enjoy the practicability of the content. I am able to apply literally everything that I learn, I have seen a huge potential of my business and so far, I have expanded my market reach, especially online.” Important Dates Cohort 4 will run from June 2021 to May 2022. There is a two-week online orientation period during the last two weeks of May 2021. We typically host two events during the program – at the halfway mark and the end. Given the ongoing impact and uncertainties of COVID-19, it is unknown at this time if these events will be in-person or virtual for Cohort 4. While these experiences provide valuable learning and networking opportunities, participation is not mandatory. The Application To begin your application, click the ‘Apply Now’ button below Please read and follow ALL instructions carefully throughout the application process For the best user experience, we strongly recommend that you use a desktop PC or laptop to apply Apply Now
Global Student Contest Scholarships
Master, Bachelor, Course Up to $1,500 towards tuition fees 1 December 2021 The Global Student Contest Scholarships are awarded annually to students who demonstrate outstanding results in their studies. Share the breakthrough moment that led you to pursue a graduate degree. Have you overcome a hardship, or had an incredible moment? Tell us about it! The KAS contest Scholarship is awarded to graduate students who apply and matriculates to a graduate program participating in the KAS application. Eligibility Eligibility requirements: Any graduate and undergraduate students can apply 3.0 or better grade point average Apply to a graduate program using the KAS program application Matriculate to a program at a participating college or university Applicants should be a commencing student registered as full-time for on-campus study Benefits $500 – $1,500 reward to the contest winners. Application Application process: Complete and submit the KAS Contest Scholarship application Upload scholarship essay in the Documents section Upload CV/Resume (optional) Upload unofficial transcripts in the Academic History section Self-report GRE or GMAT scores (optional) in the Standardized Tests tile in the Academic History section Click Here to Apply Now
Australia Awards Scholarships For International Students
Scholarship Description: Australia Awards Scholarships for International Students is open for Australia Awards Approved Countries . The scholarship allows Masters level programme(s) in the field of All Subjects taught at Australian Universities . The deadline of the scholarship is 30 Apr 2021. Applications are open for Australia Awards Scholarships. Apply before the deadline. Australia Awards Scholarships, formerly known as Australian Development Scholarships (ADS), provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions. Universities Participating: Many universities from Australia participate in this program you can select any of the Participating Australian Institutions. Degree Level: Australia Awards Scholarships for International Students is available to undertake Masters level programs at Australian Universities. Undergraduate or Postgraduate Programmes that are related to your country’s priority areas for development which are listed on the participating country profiles. Available Subjects: Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program. All Subjects Australia Awards are not available for training in areas related to flying aircraft, nuclear technology or military training. Eligible Nationalities: Citizens of one of the participating countries in Asia, Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East. See the complete list of participating countries. Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, Vietnam Pacific: Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna Africa: Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia Australia Awards Africa eligibility criteria Middle East: Palestinian Territories Scholarship Benefits: The scholarship benefits generally include: full tuition fees, return air travel, establishment allowance, contribution to living expenses (CLE), Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), Introductory Academic Program (IAP), Pre-course English (PCE) fees, etc. See the complete list of benefits at the official website. The scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training. Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible to receive a Scholarship, applicants must: be a minimum of 18 years of age on 1 February of the year of commencing the scholarship; be a citizen of a participating country (as listed on the Australia Awards website) and be residing in and applying for the scholarship from their country of citizenship; not be a citizen of Australia, hold permanent residency in Australia or be applying for a visa to live in Australia permanently; not be married to, engaged to, or a de facto of a person who holds, or is eligible to hold, Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency, at any time during the application, selection or mobilisation phases (note: residents of Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau with New Zealand citizenship are eligible but must apply for a Student visa [subclass 500]); not be current serving military personnel; not have previously received a long-term Australia Award unless they have resided outside of Australia for twice the length of the total time that they were in Australia (for example, a previous awardee who has been on an Australia Awards Scholarship in Australia for four years will not be eligible to apply for another Australia Awards Scholarship until they have resided outside Australia for eight years); have satisfied any specific criteria established by the Program Area or the government of the applicant’s country of citizenship (e.g. having worked a certain number of years in an appropriate sector); be able to satisfy the admission requirements of the institution at which the award is to be undertaken (this may mean that Program Areas will need to withdraw an award offer if the recipient cannot satisfy the institution’s admission requirements. This may not be known until Program Areas request a placement at selected institutions); be able to satisfy all requirements of the Department of Home Affairs to hold a Student Visa. This may mean that the Program Area will need to withdraw an award offer if the recipient cannot satisfy the visa requirements; Not be applying for a scholarship for a course of study at an academic level lesser than they have already achieved (eg be applying for a Master’s scholarship when they already hold a PhD); and Applicants must inform the Program Area of any connection or relationship to staff employed at Program Areas (including locally engaged staff at post) or with managing contractors so that the application may be properly and transparently managed. Read the complete eligibility criteria in the Australia Awards Policy Handbook (PDF) Application instructions: Most applications will open on 1 February 2021 . Check the open and close dates for your country, and select your country of citizenship/residency from the list of participating countries for specific information on eligibility, priority areas and how to apply. Deadline varies per country. The deadline for most countries is 30 April 2021 except for Cambodia (April 15) and Vanuatu (March 31). Application Procedure: It is important to read the how to apply page and visit the country specific pages, and the official website (link found below) for detailed and updated information on how to apply for this scholarship. Applying online: Go to the Online Australia Scholarships Information System (OASIS). When you register online, you will be required to answer some questions to establish your eligibility. You will then be given a unique registration number, username and password. You do not need to submit your application immediately. You can set up a draft application form and update it, and your supporting documentation, until the designated closing date as on the relevant participating country profile. Once submitted, your application cannot be changed. We strongly advise applicants applying online to do so well before the closing date. OASIS experiences peak usage in the days leading up to the closing date and applicants may experience delays. Refer to the Applicant’s Online User Manual if you need help.
Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship – University Of Tsukuba
Scholarship Description: Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship – University of Tsukuba is open for WorldBank Member Developing Countries . The scholarship allows Masters level programm(s) in the field of Economics, Public Policy taught at University of Tsukuba Japan . The deadline of the scholarship is 05 Feb 2021. . The name of the degree is M.A. in International Public Policy Degree Level: Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship – University of Tsukuba is available to undertake Masters level programs at University of Tsukuba Japan. Available Subjects: Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program. Economics Public Policy Eligible Nationalities: Citizens of eligible developing countries among the world bank member countries. Scholarship Benefits: full tuition fees monthly subsistence allowance medical insurance travel expenses For more detail, please see the website of https://pepp.hass.tsukuba.ac.jp/admission/ Eligibility Criteria: Hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a superior academic record. Have at least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application. Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies. Be in good health. Agree to return to his/her home country after completion of studies under the Program. Application Procedure: Apply online through https://pepp.hass.tsukuba.ac.jp/admission/
COVID-19 SME Innovation and Digitalization Support Scheme – NBSSI
National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) Call for Applications About the Project: The National Board for Small Scale Industries in partnership with the German Cooperation’s ‘Invest for Jobs’ (an initiative of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development), is implementing a COVID-19 SME Innovation and Digitalization Support Scheme. The Project seeks to keep existing SMEs alive, strengthen their resilience in the current COVID-19 crisis and support them in their recovery phase, thereby sustaining jobs in the medium to long term. It also aims at improving the process efficiency and competitiveness of SMEs by providing access to knowledge, technology & expertise in the field of digitalization and innovation management. How to Apply 1. Please visit https://nbssi.gov.gh/SMEdigitalisation to complete an application form, or 2. Walk into any Business Advisory Centre (BAC) at the District Assemblies across the country to apply now Deadline for the application is 29th January, 2021 Hurry and don’t be left out! Support/Interventions for SMEs • Training in the use of digital solutions and e-Commerce applications for marketing and sales • Increase their understanding of digitalisation • Use of digital solutions to adopt digital records keeping and accounting • Use e-Platforms for business transactions • SME digital literacy and digital skills Training • Development of standardised SME Digital Transformation Playbook to guide the digital transformation of SMEs Target Group • Formally registered Ghanaian owned enterprises • Growth-oriented SMEs • SMEs that meet minimum standards in terms of IT infrastructure • Minimum of 6 employees • Business operations affected by COVID-19 • Participants committed to project activities Sectors • Agric and Agro-processing • Manufacturing • Tourism and Hospitality • Food and Beverages • Water and Sanitation • Health Care and Pharmaceuticals • Textiles and Garments • Personal Protective Equipment • Commerce and Trade • Other Services For more information, please visit https://nbssi.gov.gh/SMEdigitalisation
Apply Now: 1 Million Euro for African COVID-19 Digital Response Solutions
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is a human tragedy across the African continent. Besides contributing to the loss of over 50,000 people, the pandemic is expected to: Render 3.6% of Sub-Saharan Africans severely food deprived Result in a 1.4% fall in GDP across the African continent Move Sub-Saharan Africa into a recession in 2020 for the first time in 15 years, Expose an additional 9.1% of Sub-Saharan Africans to extreme poverty Threaten nearly 20 million jobs in Africa, both in formal and informal sectors. Leave over 250 million children out of school across Africa. Contribute to a US $3.7 billion decline in public and private health expenditures Policymakers need much more detailed data analysis and actionable insights to guide their decisions, support actions of huge significance, and monitor their impact. The prevalence of alternative data, even in traditionally data-sparse countries, and advances in data science provide a unique opportunity to experiment with new data collaboratives that bridge data sets, partners and expertise, and stakeholders to generate actionable intelligence and help decision-makers and people navigate this unprecedented crisis. African COVID-19 Digital Response Solutions Data4COVID19 Africa Challenge is soliciting innovative proposals (re)using data in a collaborative and responsible way to provide actionable COVID-19 digital response for decision-makers across Africa to respond to present and future pandemic challenges. Sign Up Now for More Grant Funding Emails l’Agence française de développement (AFD) offers a contribution between €50-100K in funding for 7 -10 projects for consortium that are established in an African Union country. Submissions should cover: Situational awareness: leverage data to enable stakeholders across sectors to better understand COVID-19 trends and geographic distribution. Cause-and-effect insight: help stakeholders better understand the key drivers and consequences of COVID-19. Prediction: leverage data to allow stakeholders to assess future risks, needs, and opportunities. Impact assessment: determine which, whether, and how various interventions meet certain objectives, including the Sustainable Development Goals. Apply Now! Deadline is February 5, 2021