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Deadlines up to 15 March 2015 Documentation Opportunities Highlights Upcoming Events
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Deadlines up to 15 March 2014 Deadline Reminder: http://www.eurodesk.eu/edesk/SearchDb.do?go=1 Reference number
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eTwinning - School partnerships in Europe
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15 Dec 2014
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23 Dec 2014
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1 Jan 2015
EU0010000084
5 Jan 2015
EU0010000050
13 Jan 2015
GoEuro Scholarship Programme Erasmus+KA3-Support for Policy Reform Civil Society Cooperation in the field of Education and Training and Youth Progress axis of EaSI (2014-2020) - EU Programme for Employment and Social Innovation Google Europe Scholarship for Students with Disabilities Support for information measures relating to the Common Agricultural Policy Horizon2020: Marie Sklodowska-Curie actions
EU0010000413
15 Jan 2015
Bogliasco Fellowships Programme
EU0010000064
20 Jan 2015
Vulcanus in Japan
EU0010000608
22 Jan 2015
Erasmus+Sport: Collaborative Partnerships
EU0010000609
22 Jan 2015
Erasmus+Sport: Not-for-profit European sport events
EU0010000545
23 Jan 2015
EU0010000138
25 Jan 2015
EU0010000530
30 Jan 2015
International Schools Essay Competition and Debate Partnership Programme on European Youth Worker Training Young Researcher of the Year Award 2015
EU0010000225
31 Jan 2015
European University for Postgraduate Research
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31 Jan 2015
EU0010000389
31 Jan 2015
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31 Jan 2015
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3 Feb 2015
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4 Feb2015
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4 Feb 2015
Internships at the World Bank Traineeship at the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) College of Europe Scholarships for university graduates from ENP countries Training placements at the European Parliament Horizon2020: European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grants Erasmus+Key Action1-Mobility project for young people-European Voluntary Service Erasmus+Key Action1-Mobility project for young people-Youth Exchanges Erasmus+Key Action1-Mobility project for Youth workers
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15 Feb 2015
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15 Feb 2015
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Erasmus+Key Action2-Strategic Partnerships Erasmus+Key Action3-Structured Dialogue: meetings between young people and decision-makers in the field of youth Translation Traineeships at the European Parliament for university graduates Translation training placements at the European Parliament Erasmus+ KA3: Support for policy reform Prospective initiatives Erasmus+Key Action2-Knowledge Alliances
EU0010000617
26 Feb 2015
Erasmus+Key Action2-Sector Skills Alliances
EU0010000620
26 Feb 2015
Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Modules
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26 Feb 2015
Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Chairs
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26 Feb 2015
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26 Feb 2015
Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Support to institutions and associations Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Support to associations
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Erasmus+Jean Monnet Networks
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Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Projects Traineeships and Fellowships at the European Centre for Modern Languages (ECML) Young European of the Year Award - Travel Fellowships & InterRail-Global-Passes Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarships Erasmus+Key Action1-Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree Erasmus+Key Action1-Mobility project for higher education staff Erasmus+Key Action1-Mobility project for higher education students Erasmus+Key Action1-Mobility project for Vocational Education and Training for Learners Erasmus+Key Action1-Mobility Project for School Education Staff Erasmus+Key Action1-Mobility Project for Vocational Education and Training for Staff
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Documentation The Education and Training Monitor 2014 The third edition of the Education and Training Monitor charts the evolution of education and training systems across Europe. It provides a picture of each country's progress in relation to specific benchmarks and indicators and highlights the latest policy developments and analyses. While focused on empirical evidence, each section in the Monitor has clear policy messages for the Member States. The monitor supports the implementation of the strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training (ET 2020) by strengthening evidence-based policy-making and by linking it more closely to the broader Europe 2020 strategy and the country-specific recommendations (CSRs) adopted by the Council as part of the 2014 European Semester. http://ec.europa.eu/education/tools/et-monitor_en.htm Youth in the Crisis: What Went Wrong? Published by the European Youth Forum, the publication examines in depth the consequences of the financial crisis on young people and finds that the policy answers to the financial crisis negatively affected society as a whole, but young people in particular. Employment security for young people has significantly decreased, youth has seen cuts to their minimum wage and meanwhile education budgets have been slashed. The publication argues that the overarching response has been uncoordinated and ineffective with measures that have, overall, disproportionally and negatively affected young people. It concludes that in Europe young people’s transition into adulthood has, as a result of the financial crisis, been delayed. Young people are now leaving home later and becoming parents later. The publication makes a raft of recommendations including that the impact of the crisis on young people can only be effectively addressed with deep structural and institutional changes and policies dedicated to the creation of quality jobs. These policies should be part of a coherent macroeconomic environment aiming for inclusive and sustainable growth. http://www.youthforum.org/assets/2014/11/YFJ-Publication-Youth-in-theCrisis.pdf Tackling early leaving from education and training in Europe: Strategies, policies and measures The report sheds light on early leaving from education and training, a serious challenge in many EU countries. The report shows that in the EU28, on average, 19.7% of young people with lower secondary education at most are in employment, compared to 42.7% of young people who have gained an upper secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary qualification
5 ⎪ Eurodesk Brussels Link Bulletin – December 2014 and 54.6% of tertiary graduates. The report aims to add value to Member States' individual efforts as well as to the European Commission's endeavours in this area by monitoring developments in the design and implementation of strategies, policies and measures to combat early leaving and support student learning. http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/education/eurydice/documents/thematic_repor ts/175EN.pdf Final report of the European Education, Training and Youth Forum 2014 The report sums up the key messages of the European Education, Training and Youth (ETY) Forum’s third edition, which took place in Brussels on the 9th and 10th of October 2014. The theme of the Forum was “Future priorities of the ET2020 Strategic Framework for European Cooperation in Education and Training and Synergies with Youth Policy”. The event hosted forward looking discussions to identify key priority areas for policy cooperation as part of the review of the Framework for European Cooperation in Education and Training (ET2020). https://education-training-youthforum.teamwork.fr/docs/ETY_Forum_Report.pdf Erasmus+Knowledge Alliances and Sector Skills Alliances Partner Search Tool This new tool is an online resource for organisations applying under these actions. The tool helps organisations to identify project partners ahead of submissions for the latest Calls for Proposals. The database is searchable by project country, organisation type and project/action type. To use the tool, users need to simply register, create a profile and start searching. Users can then get in touch with potential partners and establish networks facilitating their project. http://infodaykassatool.teamwork.fr Europe Internship European online platform providing internships, traineeships and student jobs opportunities in Europe. http://www.europe-internship.com Solutions for Youth Employment S4YE S4YE is a global coalition that addresses the pervasive challenges facing young people in gaining access to job opportunities. In order to expand job opportunities for young women and men by 2030, S4YE will link participating organisations in an effort to learn and exchange workable solutions for addressing youth unemployment, and ultimately leverage this deeper understanding into effective policymaking. http://s4ye.org
6 ⎪ Eurodesk Brussels Link Bulletin – December 2014 Global database on policies for youth employment (YouthPOL) This is the ILO’s global database on youth employment policies. Through this platform, users will be able to access data on policies affecting youth employment across the world. The database is a product supported by multiple partners and ILO offices and units. http://www.ilo.org/dyn/youthpol/en/f?p=30850:1001:0::NO:::
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Opportunities Traineeship at the European Railway Agency 2015-2016 The European Railway Agency traineeships are organised twice a year, each for a period of 3 to 5 months, beginning in March and October. The traineeship programme is addressed to young university graduates, without excluding those who, in the framework of lifelong learning, have recently obtained a university diploma and are at the beginning of a new professional career. nationals of the Member States of the European Union, of candidates of an acceding country or from the European Economic Area are eligible to apply. Trainees will receive a monthly grant of 1,087.40 EUR. This amount might be subject to a positive indexation in 2015. Deadline: 4th January 2015. Find out more: http://bit.ly/1rWhBKx Berlinale call for Young Photographers Thirteen young photographers are given the assignment of presenting their personal view of the Berlinale in all its diversity: the red carpet, glamorous film stars, hectic staff, or behind-the-scenes secrets. Each participant will decide on a theme, embark on a search for motifs, select images, and put together a series of works for exhibition. The photographs will be shown at C/O Berlin in the Amerika Haus at the conclusion of the Berlinale. A specialist jury will judge the works submitted by the participants, and the three best series will receive an award. Prospective photographers between the ages of 20 and 25 who are still enrolled in their studies are invited to participate. They will have to submit their CV with ten samples of their work (maximum size A4 and no originals since the application materials will not be returned) by 9th January 2015. Find out more: http://bit.ly/1w1au56 Bogliasco Fellowship Programme 2015-2016 Approximately 50 fellowships are awarded, without regard to nationality, to qualified persons doing advanced creative work or scholarly research in the following disciplines: archaeology, architecture, classics, dance, film or video, history, landscape architecture, literature, music, philosophy, theatre, visual arts. The duration of the residency at the Liguria Study Center is 30 to 34 days depending on the geographic origin of the fellow,
8 ⎪ Eurodesk Brussels Link Bulletin – December 2014 their discipline, and various scheduling requirements of the Foundation. The deadlines are the following: - First deadline is 15th January 2015 for residencies during the fall semester (mid-September to the third week of December), - Second deadline is 15th April 2015, for the spring semester (Early February to the second week of May). There is an application fee. Find out more: http://www.bfge.org/en/apply The Young Researcher of the Year Award 2015 The International Transport Forum has launched “The Young Researcher of the Year Award 2015”. Researchers under 35 years of age who have undertaken their research in an institution, university or consultancy firm located in a member country of the International Transport Forum are invited to submit an original paper, which has made an outstanding contribution to transport research, under the theme "Transport, Trade and Tourism". The research paper may analyse any aspect of the interlinkages between the transport sector and global trade and/or tourism. The best author will be awarded with a prize of EUR 5,000 and will also be invited to attend the award ceremony taking place in Leipzig, Germany, during the International Transport Forum from 27th to 29th May 2015. Deadline to apply: 30th January 2015. Find out more: http://www.internationaltransportforum.org/2015/pdf/YRA2015Call.pdf College of Europe Scholarships for university graduates from ENP countries The College of Europe, founded in 1949, is a unique postgraduate institute specialising in European education and training. Intensive programmes are offered in European integration issues, with particular emphasis on law, economics, political and social sciences. The European Commission offers a large number of scholarships to university graduates coming from European Neighbourhood Policy countries for post-graduate studies at the College of Europe during the academic year 2015-2016. The scholarships will cover academic expenses, accommodation, meals and travel costs. Candidates should be university graduates coming from: Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority, Syria, Tunisia and Ukraine. Deadline to submit applications: 31st January 2015. Find out more: http://bit.ly/1wKlrGm
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Google Europe Scholarship for Students with Disabilities The scholarship is addressed to students with disabilities who are pursuing university degrees in the field of computer science at a university anywhere in the European Union. The scholarship aims to help dismantle barriers that prevent students with disabilities from entering computing, encourage them to excel in their studies and become active role models and leaders in creating technology. Candidates should be at the final year of a Bachelor’s degree, or enrolled in a Master’s or PhD programme (or equivalent), in 2014/2015, be enrolled at a University in Europe, be citizens, permanent residents and international students with disabilities studying at a University in Europe. The best candidates will each receive a 7,000 EUR (or equivalent) scholarship for the 2015/2016 academic year. Deadline to apply: 31st January 2014. Find out more: http://www.google.com/studentswithdisabilities-europe Erasmus+ Key Action 3 - Support for policy reform - Prospective initiatives The objective of the call is to support projects in two strands. Strand 1 — Education and training field 1. Reducing disparities in learning outcomes affecting learners from disadvantaged backgrounds. 2. Raising the quality of education through the use of learning analytics and learning semantics. 3. Promoting innovative collaborative teaching and learning. 4. Opening up (virtual or physical) infrastructures of education and training institutions to adult learning and provision of modular certified learning opportunities. 5. Improve quality and raise excellence in vocational education and training. 6. Reforming higher education to make it more diversified, responsive and competitive. Strand 2 — Youth field 7. Using e-participation as an instrument to foster young people’s empowerment and active participation in democratic life. Public authorities at national/regional/local level responsible for education, training and youth policy, non-profit organisations (NGOs), private or public, research centres, universities, chambers of commerce, networks, recognition centres, evaluation institutions, trade organisations and social partners, schools or other educational institutions, civil society and cultural organisations, companies, international organisations from EU Member States, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), the European Economic Area (EEA), and from candidate countries (Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey) are invited to apply by 24th
10 ⎪ Eurodesk Brussels Link Bulletin – December 2014 February 2015, 12.00 noon CET. Find out more: http://bit.ly/1tyBRgl Call for Papers for the 2015 Marco Biagi Award Named in honour of Marco Biagi, a distinguished labour lawyer, victim of terrorism because of his commitment to civil rights, the award is addressed to doctoral students, advanced professional students, and academic researchers in the early stage of their careers. They will have to submit research papers concerning comparative and/or international labour or employment law and employment relations. Papers should be preferably in English, in French or Spanish and should not exceed 12,500 words, including footnotes and appendices. The author or authors of the selected papers will be invited to present the work at the Marco Biagi Association’s 2015 meeting in Leuven, Belgium, on 24th June. Submissions should be sent electronically by 31st March 2015. Find out more: http://bit.ly/1HWGWbQ
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Highlights Situation of people with disabilities in the EU On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, on 3rd December, Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, has published data on the economic and social integration of persons with disabilities in the EU28 Member States. According to the data, around 44 million people aged 15 to 64 in the European Union (EU28) have reported a disability, often preventing them from taking part fully in society and the economy. Persons with disabilities had a more limited access to the labour market in the EU28 in 2011: while the employment rate of people aged 15 to 64 without disability was 66.9%, this rate was much lower (47.3%) for those with disabilities. The pattern was the same for access to education and lifelong learning in the EU28: the participation rate in education and training of non-disabled people aged 25-64 was 9.8% in 2011, compared with 6.9% for those with disabilities. The gap existing between non-disabled and disabled persons was also noticeable for social inclusion: while the at-risk of poverty or social exclusion rate was just over 20% for non-disabled people aged 16 and over (21.4%) in the EU28 in 2013, this share stood at almost 30% for disabled persons (29.9%). http://bit.ly/12kT8D3
October 2014 Euro area unemployment rate According to new data on unemployment, published by Eurostat (the statistical office of the European Union), the Euro area (EA18) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.5% in October 2014, stable compared with September 2014, but down from 11.9% in October 2013. The EU28 unemployment rate was 10.0% in October 2014, also stable compared with September 2014 and down from 10.7% in October 2013. In October 2014, 4.983 million young persons (under 25) were unemployed in the EU28, of whom 3.356 million were in the Euro area. Compared with October 2013, youth unemployment decreased by 504,000 in the EU28 and by 141,000 in the euro area. In October 2014, the youth unemployment rate was 21.6% in the EU28 and 23.5% in the Euro area, compared with 23.3% and 24.0% respectively in October 2013. In October 2014, the lowest rates were observed in Germany (7.7%), the Netherlands (9.7%) and Austria (10.0%), and the highest in Spain (53.8%), Greece (49.3% in August 2014), Italy (43.3%) and Croatia (41.5% in the third quarter 2014). http://bit.ly/1v0IjRz
12 ⎪ Eurodesk Brussels Link Bulletin – December 2014 EU launches Investment Offensive to boost jobs and growth On 26th November, Commission President Juncker presented an investment plan of € 315 billion over 3 years for education, health, energy efficiency, transport and infrastructure, to get Europe growing again and get more people back to work. The Plan is built on three main strands: - a new European Fund for Strategic Investments, guaranteed with public money, to mobilise at least € 315 billion of additional investment over the next three years (2015-2017); - a credible project pipeline coupled with an assistance programme to channel investments where they are most needed; - an ambitious roadmap to make Europe more attractive for investment and remove regulatory bottlenecks. http://bit.ly/1HFx3ze Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council Conclusions On 25th November 2014, in Brussels, Belgium, EU ministers of Education, Youth, Culture and Sport adopted conclusions on the European audiovisual policy in the digital era, in preparation for the future review of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive and the modernisation of the EU copyright framework. The Council also adopted conclusions establishing a Work Plan for Culture (20152018) setting out the priorities for European cooperation in cultural policy-making for the next four
years, focusing on topics that represent a clear EU added value and encourage cross-sectorial cooperation. Furthermore, ministers debated, in public deliberation, the contribution of cultural and creative sectors, including cultural heritage, to the Europe 2020 objectives, in the context of the mid-term review of the Europe 2020 strategy. The Council also adopted conclusions on sport as a driver for innovation and economic growth, which highlight the positive effects on others sectors of the economy of research and innovation in sport, as well as its potential to create jobs. http://bit.ly/1FJ0caJ Commissioner Navracsics calls for a strategic alliance with youth organisations On 21st November, addressing the General Assembly of the European Youth Forum in Cluj Napoca, Romania, the European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, Tibor Navracsics, urged young people to work with him during his coming mandate, calling for a “strategic alliance” between his office and youth organisations. He stated that young people will be at centre of future policy making. He also mentioned his priorities for the mandate, which include increasing representation for young people, the recognition of informal and non-formal learning, the affordability of education, and tackling youth unemployment. He pledged to work with EU Employment Commissioner Marianne Thyssen on the latter,
13 ⎪ Eurodesk Brussels Link Bulletin – December 2014 citing disastrously high unemployment levels in many EU member states as a serious concern. http://bit.ly/1vZi7ZL Varna: European Youth Capital 2017 Varna, Bulgaria’s third-largest city, has been awarded the title of European Youth Capital for 2017. The announcement was made at the European Youth Forum’s General Assembly in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, on November 19th. The European Youth Capital (EYC) title is awarded to a different European city each year by the European Youth Forum. During an EYC year, the host city holds events and projects designed to demonstrate the active, essential role that young people and youth organisations can (and do) play in society. Varna will be the ninth EYC which, since 2009, has been awarded to Rotterdam, Turin, Antwerp, Braga, Maribor, Thessaloniki, Cluj-Napoca, and
Ganja. Varna’s application pledged to make the city a “social hub” for young people, with “Innowave” the title of the year. During its EYC year, the city will focus on the development of social entrepreneurship as a tool for increased youth participation, sustainable employment, creativity, networking, exchange and education. http://www.europeanyouthcapital .org ESN SURVEY 2015 Launched by the Erasmus Student Network, this year's survey focuses on Local Integration, Economic Impact and Accompanying Measures in International Mobility. The survey is addressed to all of those who participated in a traineeship or in a study period abroad. Filling in the survey takes around 15 minutes. The survey will be open until 15th January 2015. http://esn.org/survey
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Upcoming Events EURES Job Fairs Thinking about finding a job in another EU country? EURES, the European Job Mobility Portal, organises job fairs all over Europe. Find out more: http://bit.ly/EUREScalendar 11th December 2014: Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council, Brussels, Belgium The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) works in a number of areas including social protection, work, consumer protection, health and equal opportunities. Depending on the items on the agenda, EPSCO brings together ministers responsible for employment, social affairs, health or consumer policy from all EU Member States. Relevant European Commissioners also participate in meetings. The EPSCO Council generally meets four times a year. Find out more: http://italia2014.eu/en/events/12/11/epsco-employment 11th December 2014: European High Level Dialogue on Education in the digital era, Brussels, Belgium The event is aimed at raising awareness on the potential of digital education, taking stock of progress made on the EU “Opening up Education” agenda, and also drawing attention on the role of education in the transmission of values and in building an educated and conscious citizenship. The event will be webstreamed live here. Find out more: http://italia2014.eu/en/events/12/11/istruzione-nellera-digitale 12th December 2014: Education, Youth, Culture & Sport Council, Brussels, Belgium The Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council (EYCS) works on a number of policies concerning teaching, cultural dissemination, youth, sport. The EYCS Council promotes students and teachers mobility, stimulates art, literature and the audio-visual sector. Depending on the items on the agenda, the EYCS Council brings together EU member states’ ministers responsible for education, culture, youth policies, communication and sport. Find out more: http://italia2014.eu/en/events/12/12/eycs-education-and-youth 6th-7th February 2015: EU Studies Fair 2015, Brussels, Belgium The EU Studies Fair 2014, organised by European Voice, is an education and networking event bringing together universities, prospective students and representatives of EU institutions. Over 40 academic institutions from across the
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world are expected to be present at the event to provide information about their undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in EU studies, international relations, business and law. Around 500 prospective students and young professionals are also expected to attend. Find out more: http://www.eustudiesfair.com 1st-8th March 2015: International Development Youth Forum, Tokyo, Japan The International Development Youth Forum is an opportunity for youth from all over the world with an interest in international development to get together. The theme for the 2015 edition is “Hunger x Win-Win”, aiming to figure out cuttingedge solutions for both hunger in developing countries and social problems in developed countries. The Forum is addressed to young people between 18 and 28 years old worldwide. Financial support will be available for participants from developing countries. Participants who are not eligible for a scholarship will have to pay a participation fee of JPY 30,000 (approximately € 200). Interested participants will have to fill in the online application form and submit an essay by 9th December 2014, 23:59 Japan Time (GMT+09:00) Find out more: http://idyforum.org/idyfHTMLenglish.html 12th-25th August 2015: 27th International Leadership Workshop for Rural Youth, Herrsching, Germany The workshop is aimed at present and future leaders and multipliers in responsible positions who are involved in youth work in rural areas. Participants should be between 25 and 45 years old, be able to speak in English, French or German and be able to attend the whole duration of the workshop. There is a participation fee. Under certain conditions financial assistance may be provided. Deadline to apply: 31st December 2014. Find out more: http://www.international-herrsching-seminar.de/en
24th-28th August 2015: Global Youth Ag-Summit, Canberra, Australia The 2015 Youth Ag-Summit will be an opportunity for young leaders worldwide to discuss ideas, develop a vision and deliver action to “Feed a Hungry Planet”. Participants will have to be between 18 and 25 years old as of 24 th August 2015, be legally able to travel internationally, holding a valid passport, with at least six months validity after 20th August 2015 and be able to communicate orally in English. Furthermore, they should be interested on agriculture, environmental stewardship, food, world hunger, biotechnology, and/or farming. Participants should be from or reside in the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Luxemburg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, PR China, Russian Federation, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
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Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, USA, Vietnam. In order to apply, entrants will have submit an essay (maximum 1,500 words) outlining their ideas on the causes, impacts and possible solutions to global food security. The organisers will pay for economy airfare, accommodations, meals provided at the Summit and travel insurance and may reimburse visa fees, where applicable. Deadline to apply: 31st January 2015, midnight, Samoan Standard time (GMT11). Find out more: https://www.youthagsummit.com European Citizenship Training Courses 2015 The courses are meant to support youth workers and youth leaders developing their critical understanding of European Citizenship and encourage them to integrate the topic in their practical work. Training Course: ECTC-UK in United Kingdom (8th-14th March 2015). Deadline: 25th January 2015. All details are available here: https://www.salto-youth.net/rc/training-and-cooperation/tc-rcnanetworktcs/europeancitizenship Salto-Youth: Training Calendar The European Training Calendar contains current training offers of different institutions and organisations, such as SALTO, the National Agencies for the YOUTH IN ACTION Programme, non-governmental youth organisations, the European Youth Centres of the Council of Europe and the Partnership Programme on European Youth Worker Training. They are addressed to young people, group leaders, mentors, trainers and other specialists. Find out more: http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar
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