We are pleased to announce the launch of the third Summer Research Internship (SRI) programme 2012 to be held at Nanyang Technological University (NTU),  Singapore.  SRI 2012 shall commence from 04 Jun 2012 – 27 July 2012.

 The Summer Research Internship (SRI) Programme is a university wide programme initiated to stimulate a culture of research for the overseas undergraduates.

 Overseas undergraduate students selected to participate in this programme shall have the opportunity to develop research interest, strong sense of cross-cultural intelligence, gain a network of friends and a better understanding of our nation.  They will also consider NTU as an ideal institution for them to further their research studies.

 Eligible overseas undergraduate students will be expected to fulfill up to a 8-week research attachment comprising project work at NTU with waiver on research fee and awarded with an one-off allowance amounting up to S$3,000.

 School may obtain more information from our SRI website http://global.ntu.edu.sg/global/SRI/Pages/SRIProgramme.aspx and disseminate to your faculty.

For interested applicants, please advise your students to apply via the SRI website from 01-August-2011 to 30-October-2011.

*More detail information contact M.kofod@unsw.edu.au

The Australian Institute for Mobility Overseas (AIM Overseas) offers international short programs for University students which take place during uni holidays. All programs are between 2 to 4 weeks long, during Australian university holiday periods and are designed to count as credit towards your degree. Programs available in many disciplines and in different countries around the world.

* Over $5600 in government funding available for eligible students

* Study a degree-related program and you may be able to gain credit

Upcoming courses in January 2012:

• International Environmental Law in the Netherlands 3 weeks
• Tropical Ecology in Ecuador 4 weeks
• Positive Psychology in the Netherlands 3 weeks
• Business in the USA 3 weeks

PLUS programs in Education, Health Sciences, International Relations and more.

How to apply
To apply, go to our How To Apply & FAQ page. 

For more info go to www.aimoverseas.com.au, see the 2012 Program List or contact us on (02) 9029 0429 / info@aimoverseas.com.au 

Applications are now open for Jan 2012 so apply now. Earlybird discount ends 15 September 2011

Please note that transfer of credit is up to the discretion of your program authority thus if you wish to count these programs as credit towards your degree , you are advised to contact your home faculty before undertaking these programs.

Sponsored by the Australia-Indonesia Institute

SYNOPSIS:  The Australia-Indonesia Institute (AII) invites applications from young Australians aged between 21 and 25 years (at the time of departure to Indonesia), willing to represent Australia for two months in Indonesia during December 2011 to February 2012 as members of the AIYEP 2011/12. The program aims to provide wider opportunities for young people from Indonesia and Australia to appreciate the culture, development and way of life of each other’s country and to build groups of young and potentially influential people in both Australia and Indonesia who have knowledge and personal experience of the two countries and who develop close and enduring links with each other.

Deadline(s):      30/08/2011

Contact:   

AIYEP 2011/12   R G Casey Building

John McEwen Crescent  Barton ACT 0221,               

E-mail:           ausindonesia.institute@dfat.gov.au

Web Site: http://www.dfat.gov.au/aii/scholarship_program/youth_exchange_program.html                                                                            

Program URL: http://www.dfat.gov.au/aii/scholarship_program/AIYEP_Advice_to_Applicants_2011-12.pdf              

                  *See Restrictions for further information. 

DEADLINE NOTE

The closing date for applications is 2pm (AEST) Tuesday 30 August 2011.

Award Type(s):    Exchange Program/ Travel Abroad

Citizenship/Country of Applying Institution:  Australia Citizenship

Duration:         2 MONTHS

OBJECTIVES:  The program aims to provide wider opportunities for young people from Indonesia and Australia to appreciate the culture, development and way of life of each other’s country and to build groups of young and potentially influential people in both Australia and Indonesia who have knowledge and personal experience of the two countries and who develop close and enduring links with each other.

Participants will be chosen from applicants undertaking tertiary studies or employed in any one or more of the following areas: Agriculture, Arts, Music, Asian Studies, Economics, Business, International Relations, Education, Engineering, Science, Environmental Management, Journalism, Media, Information and Communications Technology, Law, Health, Politics, Sport, Tourism and Hospitality.

ELIGIBILITY:  The AIYEP is open to young people aged between 21 and 25 years at the time of departure to Indonesia, who satisfy the following minimum requirements: Australian citizenship; an active or emerging interest in Indonesia; good Indonesian language skills or a strong aptitude to learn; the personality and background to effectively act as a young ambassador for Australia; professional/personal skills in the areas nominated by the AII such as in group dynamics, interpersonal/relationship development, public speaking and cultural/artistic performance; ability to adapt to different living environments and contribute to group well-being; ability to promote the value and aims of AIYEP in their personal behaviour during the exchange; availability to participate in training prior to departure; and good health.

FUNDING: In Australia, the cost of the program, including air fares and accommodation, are the responsibility of the AII. In addition, the AII is, under the present Agreement, responsible for the international travel of all participants. In Indonesia, the cost of the program, including travel, accommodation and meals are the responsibility of the Indonesian Government. A basic outfit for the Australian participants is also paid for by the AII, but participants will be required to provide or purchase at their own expense: shoes; personal travel insurance; any compulsory medical vaccinations; passports and departure taxes; personal spending money; clothing and any other incidental costs.  (elg)

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) – Deutschlandkundlicher Winterkurs for advanced students. For 6 weeks in January and February 2012

 A small scholarship with a big impact

This year’s winner of the Eurovision Song Contest, singer Eldar Gasimov (Duo Ell / Nikki) from Azerbaijan, participated in a Sommerkurs (the equivalent for the winter courses for students from the northern hemisphere) at Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität in Frankfurt in 2008. He studied piano, practicing singing and acting on the side, and speaks fluent German as he demonstrated in Düsseldorf.

In co-operation with the Universities of Duisburg-Essen, Freiburg, Leipzig and the IIK Duesseldorf, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is once again offering scholarships for a six-week Deutschlandkundlicher Winterkurs from January to February 2012. This is an exciting opportunity for students and junior faculty members with a sound knowledge of German (min. B1, preferably B2) wanting to improve their language skills and their understanding of contemporary affairs.

The course is open to all Australian and New Zealand undergraduates, graduates and junior faculty members, except graduates involved in German and German faculty courses. All lectures of the Deutschlandkundlicher Winterkurs will be held in German. Please address any questions regarding credit transfer to your home university.

Duration and locations

• Courses will last six weeks from January to February 2012 (exact dates depend on selected course)
• Applicants will be able to nominate a preferred course location on the application form
• Accommodation is booked via the course organiser

Scholarships include

• A flat rate course allowance of EUR 750 (ca. AUD 1000)
• A travel allowance of EUR 550 (ca. AUD 730)
• A part-cost grant of EUR 975 (ca. AUD 1300) for living expenses
• Participants should allow EUR 250 to EUR 300 (ca. AUD 400, depending on the current exchange rate) of their own funds for additional expenses.

 Elegibility Requirements

• Applications from advanced students of all subjects will be accepted, provided they have completed at least two years of university education at the beginning of the Winterkurs.
• Graduates and PhD students may also apply, except graduates involved in German and German faculty courses.
• Applicants must have an Australian or New Zealand passport and must be enrolled at an Australian or New Zealand university.
• Applicants must prove a sound knowledge of German in order to be able to follow lectures and work in study groups. By January 2012, they must have completed at least 2 years of German (not necessarily at university) and gained language skills at the European level B1, preferably B2 to C1.
• Applicants studying for a Bachelor degree may apply provided they are planning to study for a Master’s in Germany after finishing their Bachelor degree or where equivalent reasons for receiving a scholarship are given. Such a reason could be e.g. the preparation of a thesis during the applicant’s Honours year.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the beginning of the course.
• Applicants may only receive one Deutschlandkundlicher Winterkurs scholarship within three consecutive years.

 Application

Application forms are available from

• DAAD Information Centre Sydney, Dr Andreas Jäger; Email: daad.australia@gmail.com
• German Departments at universities in Australia and New Zealand
• Please make sure all details have been filled in correctly – especially exam results.
• Please remember to indicate a preferred course location.
• Please hand in one original application and one copy by August 15, 2011 to

 DAAD Information Centre

c/o Goethe-Institut Sydney

90 Ocean Street

Woollahra NSW 2025

Please note that incomplete applications as well as applications to DAAD headquarters in Bonn will not be considered.

Please contact daad.australia@gmail.com with any questions or consult

http://www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/stipendiendatenbank/00462.en.html?detailid=537&fachrichtung=4&land=23&status=1&seite=1&daad=1

 Applicants will be informed about decisions by the end of October 2011.

A six-week Chinese language study program, organised by the School of Languages and Linguistics and Yunnan Normal University, is offered to current UNSW students during the summer term period (December 2011 – January 2012).

This language study program will be held in Yunnan Normal University, located at Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province in China. The program is designed for students with different levels of proficiency in Chinese – from complete beginners to students with advanced level in Chinese. This is a unique opportunity for language learning in China and cultural immersion. Yunnan is renowned for its various scenic spots, for example, the Stone Forest, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain; and its cultural heritage, such as (which has been designated by UNESCO as one of the world’s major cultural heritages), the Three Pagodas in Dali. There are 25 ethnic minorities in Yunnan, such as the Dai, Yi, Naxi, Miao, Zhuang, Tibetan, etc. This makes Yunnan one of the most culturally diverse provinces in China.

Eligibility

This program is open to current students of UNSW.  

Full program information

Information about the program, including program dates, application procedures, program costs, as well as any related preparations necessary for students who are accepted into the program can be found in the Yunnan Program 2011/2012 brochuer (PDF) (140 Kb). 

A sample structure of the program is available here (PDF) (89 Kb).

Application procedures

Full information about the application procedures for the program can be found in the Yunnan Program 2011/2012 brochuer (PDF) (140 Kb). Students should read all the information in the brochuer before applying for the program. 

There are two stages in the Yunnan Program application.

Stage 1:  Complete the online registration form available here.  The closing date to submit the online registration form is Monday, 29 August 2011.

Stage 2:  The School will email students one week after the closing date to inform them whether their application has been successful, and advise them of the payment procedures for the program.

Enquiries

Please contact

• School of Languages and Linguistics.
• http://languages.arts.unsw.edu.au/chinese-studies-resources/study-abroad/

Greetings from Meiji University.

The application period of “Summer Japanese Language Program 2011” has been extended to July 9th, 2011. Details and application form is available on our website below.

http://www.meiji.ac.jp/cip/international/sjlp.html

From September 17 through 25, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin will host its first KOSMOS Summer University, KOSMOS 2011, on the topic of “Frontiers of Organic/ Inorganic Hybrid Materials for Electronics and Optoelectronics”.

It will be organized by Humboldt’s Integrated Research Institute for the Sciences /IRIS Adlershof/ in cooperation with Chiba University, Japan and the National University of Singapore.

We invite Master students in the final phase of their studies, doctoral candidates and postdocs to explore the physics and chemistry of this promising class of hybrid materials together with internationally renowned lecturers.

Application deadline: July 15, 2011.

Decision on acceptances: Before July 31, 2011.

Please find attached a flyer with basic information about KOSMOS_2011.

We would appreciate your help in spreading it among interested colleagues and students.

For further information, please visit our website www.hu-berlin.de/kosmos/kosmos2011/

<http://www.hu-berlin.de/kosmos/kosmos2011/>

The U.S. Consulate General Sydney is looking for non-American undergraduate students for internship opportunities) attending local universities to experience working alongside the Consulate’s American and Australian employees as they work on the day-to-day business, political, media, and organizational issues of the United States and Australia. This program will run during the 2011-2012 Australian summer holidays.

The internship will provide the students with a valuable educational and practical experience by assisting the U.S. Consulate General in accomplishing its mission goals.

In the long term, this program aims to establish, promote and maintain relationships between young Australians and Americans as each becomes leaders in their respective countries.

Qualification requirements:

The Applicants:

1.  Must be able to work as a volunteer, full time from December 5, 2011 – December 16, 2011 and from January 4, – February 2012
2. Must be a non-U.S. citizen and have the right to work in Australia
3. Must be over 18 years of age
4. Must be in good academic standing with their university (i.e. are currently not required to show cause for poor academic performance)
5. Must have private medical insurance, at least for the duration of the internship
6. Must be returning to university studies after completion of the internship Note: You are eligible to apply for the Consulate’s internship program if you have not yet completed your enrolment at or are waiting to hear the outcome of your application for graduate studies. However, if selected for an internship, you must provide proof that you have registered, or have been accepted for enrollment for studies in the semester immediately following the internship.

To Apply:

Please include the following documents in your application:

• Application form (a CV may also be included)
• Academic Transcript(s)
• Statement of Interest, addressing the requirements listed

Please send applications to:

Via Post: Human Resources Office (FSNIP) U.S. Consulate General Sydney MLC Centre Level 59, 19-29 Martin Place SYDNEY NSW 2000

Or via Email: sydrecruitment@state.gov

 CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: C.O.B. Friday, July 29, 2011.

Further information:

• Summer Student Internship