About the Program:

The British Academy, in partnership with the Department of Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), has launched the Innovation Fellowships scheme. This scheme aims to support early-career and mid-career researchers in the Humanities and Social Sciences to collaborate with organizations and businesses in various sectors to address challenges requiring innovative solutions.

Through the Innovation Fellowships, our researchers in the SHAPE community will be supported to create new and deeper links beyond academia, so enabling knowledge mobilisation and translation, as well as individual skills development.

Routes and Partnerships:

The Innovation Fellowships scheme offers two routes: Route A, which is Researcher-led, and Route B, which is Policy-led. The current call is for Route B, in collaboration with the FCDO, which has specific research needs and operates in a context where timely access to evidence-based analysis is crucial for success.

Areas of Focus:

The Academy and FCDO are inviting applications for Fellowships in the following areas:

1. India
2. The politics of energy transition and climate change in Africa
3. The role of technology in shaping citizen-state relations in Africa

Application Details:

• Application Deadline: 27 November 2024– 17:00 GMT

• Starting period of award: Between 1 January 2025 and 31 March 2025
• Duration of award: 12 months
• Level of award: Up to £120,000 for 12 months (with Full Economic Costing at 80%)

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Program Highlights

Dates: November 2-6, 2024
Location: London (conducted in-person)
Cost: All expenses covered, including travel, lodging, and meals.

What You’ll Learn

Participants in the program will:

– Acquire a Basic Overview of Markets and Financial Concepts: Gain foundational knowledge crucial for understanding and reporting on the business world.
– Learn the Fundamentals of Business Journalism:*Develop skills in one of the most sought-after fields in media today.
– Practice Writing and Reporting Techniques: Receive hands-on instruction from seasoned Bloomberg journalists.
– Gain Insights on Working in an Inclusive Multicultural Environment: Understand the importance of representation in journalism and how to navigate diverse work settings.
– Join a Network of Mentors and Alumni: Connect with accomplished peers and alumni who can guide you in your journalism career.

Who Should Apply?

– Current Undergraduate Students: Must be studying at a university in the United Kingdom.
– Aspiring Journalists: Students with a strong interest in journalism, particularly business journalism, are encouraged to apply. A background in business is not required.
– Eligible Students: Incoming undergraduate second-year students and above, including graduating bachelor’s students.
– Diverse Backgrounds: Students from ethnically diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Process

Deadline: Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (GMT) (early applications encouraged)

Required Materials:
– Curriculum Vitae
– Unofficial Transcript: Showing grades to date.
– Writing Sample (500 words): Identify your professional role model in journalism and explain the attributes you admire most about this person and why.
– Academic Reference: Contact information for one academic reference.

Finalists will be contacted for an interview via video conferencing after the application deadline.

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Event Overview The PeaceLab Youth Projects provide a unique platform for young people to discuss and present innovative strategies for peacebuilding. This initiative encourages participants to engage in interactive sessions, fostering an environment of shared learning and collaboration. The summit aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to implement positive changes in their communities.

Application Guidelines Participants are encouraged to design projects that are interactive and impactful, focusing on peacebuilding strategies that can be applied locally and globally. Projects should be non-political and unbiased, emphasizing practical solutions to real-world challenges.

Eligibility and Submission

• Applicants must be under 35 years old.
• The event will be hybrid, allowing for both in-person and online participation.
• Applications must be submitted by August 1, 2024, at 11:59 PM UTC.

Evaluation and Awards A committee will review all applications and present the top five to Nobel Peace Laureates, who will select the final winners. The evaluation criteria include the project’s relevance, cultural and social importance, commitment to sustainable peace and development, innovation, use of technology and social media, and clarity of the proposal.

Winners will receive financial support to implement their projects, making this an exceptional opportunity to make a tangible impact.

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Application Details

• Location: Bologna, Italy
• Posted Date: July 27, 2024
• Application Deadline: August 7, 2024

Steps to Submit the Application:

1. Log in to Studenti Online.
2. Select “Admission application,” then “PhD programme,” and click “Next.”
3. Choose the PhD program you intend to apply for.
4. Complete the online application form and upload the required documents.
5. Pay the €5 admission fee using the PagoPA system
6. Click on “Submit.”

Important Note: Applications must be fully completed and submitted by the deadline to be considered.

Scholarships

• Economics: The yearly gross scholarship amount is €16,243.
• Management and Political and Social Sciences: The yearly gross scholarship amount is €17,805.

These scholarships are fully funded and provide a comprehensive stipend to support students throughout their PhD studies.

How to Apply:

Apply here

Who Can Apply?

This competition is open to youth aged between 18 and 29 who are nationals of any of the Commonwealth’s 56 member countries. These include nations from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, the Pacific, Europe, and North America.

About the Competition

Objective: The primary goal of the competition is to challenge young minds to explore the interplay between trade and climate change and to propose innovative trade policy solutions that can mitigate aspects of the climate crisis.

Essay Topic: Participants are invited to submit essays addressing the question: In what ways do you think trade and trade policy can help to address an aspect of the climate crisis in your country? Essays should identify a specific problem, explain its connection to the climate crisis, and propose how trade or trade policy could be utilized to resolve it.

Submission Requirements:

• Maximum of 2,000 words (including in-text references and footnotes, excluding reference list)
• Full referencing in any style
• Single PDF or Word file, 1.5 spacing, Times New Roman font
• Include Name, Age, Nationality, Contact Information (email, address, telephone), and CV or short bio

Important Dates:

• Start Date: 15 July 2024
• Submission Deadline: 21 August 2024
• Winners Informed: 2 September 2024

How to Submit: Send your completed essay and details to tcs@commonwealth.int by 21 August 2024. For inquiries, contact the same email address.

Judging Criteria: Essays will be judged on originality, relevance, quality of writing, and alignment with international trade policy frameworks. Entries will be blind peer-reviewed and assessed by a distinguished panel.

Prizes:

• First Prize: £1,000
• Second and Third Prizes: £500 each
• Top essays will be featured in the Trade Competitiveness Briefing Series and launched at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa in October.

Terms and Conditions: The Commonwealth Secretariat reserves the right to publish the material produced by the authors and will adhere to data protection laws.

About the Commonwealth Year of Youth

With over 60% of its 2.7 billion population aged between 15 and 29, the Commonwealth prioritizes youth empowerment. The Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP), in partnership with the Trade Competitiveness Section, invites young people to participate in this competition, reinforcing their role in climate action and policy.

Join us in this exciting opportunity to shape a sustainable future through innovative trade and climate solutions!

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About the Program:

The British Academy’s Global Professorships are prestigious awards aimed at attracting established scholars from around the world to work in the United Kingdom on innovative research projects. These awards provide an opportunity for researchers to undertake ambitious, cutting-edge research that breaks new ground in the humanities and social sciences.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for a Global Professorship, applicants must meet certain criteria:

• Hold a doctoral degree or have equivalent research experience
• Be employed outside the United Kingdom on a permanent contract
• Have a strong track record in their field or demonstrate exceptional promise
• Be willing to take up an unpaid leave of absence or long-term secondment at an eligible UK institution
• Have the support of a senior member of their proposed UK host institution

Aims:

• Fund high-quality original research
• Attract international researchers to the UK
• Contribute to the research goals of UK host institutions
• Encourage collaborations and innovation within the research community

Funding and Duration

• Each award is expected to run for four years, with a starting date to be agreed upon with the British Academy.
• The Academy will provide up to £900,000 per award to support the research project.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online through the British Academy’s Grant Management System, Flexi-Grant®. The deadline for submitting applications and securing approval from a UK host institution is Wednesday 23 October 2024 at 17:00 BST. Read for details.

About the Program:

The British Academy offers Mid-Career Fellowships to support outstanding researchers in the humanities and social sciences. These fellowships aim to provide researchers with the opportunity to focus on completing major research projects and promote public engagement with their work. The primary goal of the Mid-Career Fellowships is to support individual researchers with excellent research proposals and promote public understanding and engagement with the humanities and social sciences.

Eligibility:

• Researchers at various career stages: including early-career, established, mid-career, and postdoctoral researchers

• Applicants must be employed at a UK-based university, Higher Education institution, or Independent Research Organisation.

• The Academy is particularly interested in supporting mid-career scholars who have already made significant contributions to their field.

• Eligibility is not based on age but on the applicant’s academic achievements and communication skills.

Timeline:

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to dedicate six to 12 months to their research projects, free from their normal academic and administrative commitments.

Scope of the Award:

Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how their research will contribute to advances in understanding within their field and engage a broad audience.

Funding:

The Mid-Career Fellowships are funded under the Full Economic Costing (FEC) framework, with the Academy contributing 80% of the total cost. The salary for Mid-Career Fellows is capped at £80,000, and the total award value is not expected to exceed £152,000. Fellowships can be held for a minimum of six months up to a maximum of twelve months.

Application Process:

The British Academy uses a two-stage application process for the Mid-Career Fellowships. In the first Outline Stage, applicants provide information about their research proposal, publications, and academic commitments. Detailed costing information is not required at this stage. Employing institutions must approve applications by the deadline, after which successful applicants will be invited to submit a full application in January.

Apply by: 21 Aug 2024 – 17:00 BST.

Bachelor’s Degree (Free Access)

Important Deadlines AY 2024/2025:

• Pre-Enrolment Application on Universitaly: March 12, 2024 – August 9, 2024 (see details)
• Visa Issue Deadline: November 29, 2024
• Submission of Original Documents for Enrolment: August 1, 2024 – December 30, 2024
• Tuition Fee Payment (see details): August 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024 (October 1 – December 31, 2024, with an added penalty fee)

Bachelor’s Degree Programs (Limited Number Access)

Reserved Quotas are available for Non-EU Students with residency abroad. Enrolling in limited number access Bachelor’s Degree courses, require to participate to the call for participation, please check the following pages: 

• Local limited number access calls for participation
• National limited number access calls for participation

Eligibility:

• Must have obtained a secondary school diploma after having completed at least 12 years of schooling.

Important Deadlines AY 2024/2025:

• Application submission: varies depending on the course
• Pre-enrolment Application on Universitaly: March 12, 2024 to August 5, 2024
• Visa Issue Deadline: November 29, 2024
• Submission of Enrolment Application and Document Delivery: varies depending on the course
• Tuition Fee Payment: varies depending on the course

Pre-Enrolment Procedure AY 2024/2025

The pre-enrolment process is a crucial first step for students requiring a visa to study in Italy. This involves applying through the Italian Ministry of University and Research’s portal and obtaining a pre-enrolment letter from the Italian Embassy or Consulate.

• The Italian Ministry of University and Research has published a document detailing procedures for entry, residency, and enrolment at higher education institutions for students requiring visas. This document is available in Italian and English on the Studenti Stranieri Miur website (studiare-in-italia.it).
• Important Note: Pre-enrolment at the Italian Embassy alone does not grant admission to degree programs. You must also complete the admission procedures required by the University of Palermo for your chosen program.

Steps for Enrolment

1. Registration on Universitaly Portal:

• Start your pre-enrolment application.
• Your visa must be granted by November 29, 2024.
• Upload required documents:
  • Valid passport
  • ID photos
  • Copy of your high school degree
  • An official Italian Language Certification (B2 level or higher). If you do not have an official language certificate, you must sit an Italian Language Test at Unipa
  • Declaration of Value (DoV) issued by the competent Italian consular section or the Certificate of Comparability from CIMEA 

2. Visa Application Procedure:

• The visa application process for enrolling at the University of Palermo may vary based on regulations issued by individual Italian Embassies and Consulates abroad.
• All necessary procedures to obtain a student visa must be completed by November 29, 2024. Consult the list of Italian embassies and consulates abroad [ITA] abroad here.
• For general information about visa requirements, refer to the Ministerial Procedures for entry, residency, and enrollment, particularly Part IV concerning incoming visas for study purposes, residency permits, and subsequent measures. This document is available on the ministerial website [ITA].
• The final decision on issuing a study visa rests exclusively with the respective Italian Embassy or Consulate.
• After completing the pre-enrollment application, candidates must apply for a university study/enrollment visa at the Italian Consular diplomatic mission in their country of residence.
• Preliminary acceptance by the University of Palermo does not guarantee visa issuance. The pre-enrollment request and accompanying documentation support the evaluation procedures for study visas but do not automatically ensure visa approval.
• Diplomatic-consular missions assess the possession of requirements for issuing a study/enrollment visa and evaluate the absence of migration risk, as stipulated in D.I. 850/2011 art. 4 paragraph 2.
• For detailed requirements to obtain a study visa, consult the MIUR page for 2023/2024.

3. Registration on UniPa Student Portal:

• Registration for the University of Palermo can be completed through the Unipa Student Portal. For technical support, contact supportosia@unipa.it.
• After completing step 1, if you are accepted and receive a positive response on the Universitaly portal, you can apply for a university study/enrollment visa at the Italian Consular diplomatic mission in your country of residence.
• The subsequent pre-enrollment phases should be completed at the relevant diplomatic-consular missions.

4. Italian Language Proficiency Test:

• Pass a language proficiency test if your course is in Italian. Please check the page Italian Proficiency Tests to know more.
  • Bachelor’s Program Free Access Test Date: August 27, 2024
  • Bachelor’s Program Limited Number Access Test Date: August 30, 2024
• Students with a B2 level certification or higher, awarded as determined by the CLIQ (Italian Quality Language Certification) quality system, are exempt from this test.

5. Enrolment Request Application:

• Start an enrollment application on Student Portal. Please follow the instructions in the TUTORIAL.

6. Enrolment Finalization:

• After completing all these steps, you can proceed with the payment of enrollment fees.
• After the payment, your application will be automatically blocked as it must now be finalized.
• To finalize enrollment at the University of Palermo, provide the following original documents to the International Students Office (Viale delle Scienze, Building n. 3, I floor) at your earliest convenience after arriving in Italy:
  • Your original High School Diploma, translated into Italian or English and legalized.
  • One of the following documents:
    • Declaration of Value (DoV) issued by the competent Italian consular section.
    • Statement of Comparability and Verification from CIMEA .

Scholarships and Financial Aid

• ERSU Scholarships: Based on merit and economic situation, covering tuition fees, accommodation, and meals. See here
• Italian Government Scholarships: Awarded every year to promote the Italian System of Higher Education. Available for international students, providing full or partial tuition fee waivers. See here

For detailed information on enrolment procedures, deadlines, and scholarship opportunities, visit the University of Palermo’s website.

About the Fellowship:

The Pulitzer Center’s AI Accountability Fellowship aims to support investigative reporting projects that explore the impacts, ethical concerns, and regulatory issues surrounding AI systems. The Center is seeking to recruit eight to ten journalists, especially from underrepresented communities, to report on the effects of algorithmic and automated systems in their regions. Projects focusing on transparency, governance, and financial accountability in relation to AI are particularly encouraged.

Who can apply?

• Journalists worldwide, especially from underrepresented communities
• This year we are seeking to support at least one project on transparency and governance in relation to AI.

Duration and Benefits:

• Ten-month Fellowship will commence in September 2024.
• Selected journalists will be provided with up to $20,000 in financial support to conduct their reporting projects.
• Fellows will have access to mentorship, training, and a community of peers to enhance their investigative work.

Requirements:

• Selected journalists are expected to participate in monthly meetings, engage with other Fellows, and share methodologies and lessons learned
• Collaboration and active participation in training sessions are mandatory components.

*Journalists unable to fulfill these requirements can apply for AI Reporting Grants instead.

Read more information about the Program

Apply by 10 August 2024, 11:59pm EST.