Fellowship: 2013 Senior International Fellows Program, Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society
The Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society’s Senior International Fellows Program provides a professional development opportunity for grantmakers and other community philanthropy practitioners who are decision-makers in their professions.
The program is designed to help strengthen Third-Sector capacity in countries outside the United States. Note that senior-level Third-Sector practitioners in the United States are also welcome to apply to participate on a tuition basis or with support from institutional sponsors.
Fellows are based at The Graduate Center of The City University of New York, where they design and pursue an individualized strategy paper, attend weekly seminars, explore the work of key agencies and foundations, meet with nonprofit leaders and study U.S. and international community foundation models.
The Senior Fellows Program will run from Monday April 8, 2013 through Friday May 3, 2013.
• The program focus will be community foundations set within the context of the global philanthropic sector.Additional trends and practices in philanthropy will be covered to address the research interests of accepted Fellows.
• Based on the seminars, readings, discussions with leaders in the field, and the Fellows’ own experiences, each participant will produce a strategy paper with recommendations for the development, adaptation or expansion of community foundations or another approved topic. It is expected that these recommendations will draw from the variety of foundation experiences around the globe, and will reflect the political, social, economic and legal frameworks in the Fellows’ home countries.
Eligibility and Selection
• The program is open to senior-level practitioners and decision-makers in their professions (generally over the age of 35) in the US and overseas.
• Strong spoken and written English language skills are required. TOEFL scores or the equivalent may be submitted by those whose education was in a language other than English. Alternately, please provide a statement describing your facility with the English language within your professional sphere.
• Candidates must have a strong institutional base and be well-placed to implement research recommendations.
• Preference is given to candidates who are 1) affiliated with a community foundation or initiatives to support community philanthropy development, and 2) who illustrate in their proposals a clear interest in furthering the work of community foundations or otherwise strengthening the local culture of philanthropy.
• Candidates affiliated with other institutions in the philanthropy sector who submit proposals on current trends and practices in philanthropy (other than community foundations ) may apply for consideration on a tuition basis or with financial support from individual or institutional sponsors.
• A select number of applicants will receive full fellowship awards earmarked for citizens of countries other than the United States. These awards provide for tuition, travel, accommodations and reimbursement for selected program-related costs.
• Application on a tuition basis or with financial support from individual or institutional sponsors is open to all, regardless of country of origin or residence. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements detailed above to be considered for participation on a tuition or sponsorship basis. For further details, please send an e-mail request to cpcs(at)gc.cuny.edu.
• The selection of program participants will be made by a committee of leaders from the Third Sector.
The Award
• Full fellowship awards cover the costs of tuition, furnished accommodations in Manhattan, local transportation and reimbursement for selected program-related costs.
• Tuition-based or institutionally-supported appointments may also be made, pending approval by the selection committee.
The Online Application Form
• To apply, prospective candidates should complete and submit the online application form.
Notifications on the status of applications will be sent on or around Monday January 28, 2013 via e-mail to each individual who has submitted a complete application package (including a CV and proposal) for consideration.
Queries about the Senior International Fellows Program should be addressed to: cpcs(at)gc.cuny.edu. Please indicate “SIFP 13” in the subject line.
DEADLINES: For non-U.S. citizens: Monday October 15, 2012; For individuals living and working in the U.S.: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
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The Population Reference Bureau is once again inviting applications to its Women’s Edition program. Launched in 1993, Women’s Edition brings together senior-level women journalists—editors, reporters, and producers—from developing countries to examine important topics related to women’s reproductive health and development.
Women’s Edition offers a unique opportunity to become part of an international network of leading women journalists interested in women’s health and development. Up to 15 women journalists will be selected to participate in the program for two years. During that time, PRB will organize four week-long seminars and study tours in venues around the world. Journalists will engage in sessions with health and development experts, editorial meetings to develop strategies for covering these issues, and study tours to see innovative programs in action. Women’s Edition is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
Seminars and Study Tours
PRB will host the first seminar in Washington, D.C., Nov. 12-16, 2012. It will cover basic population and reproductive health issues, including family planning and obstacles to women’s reproductive health. The three other seminars, spaced about six months apart, will be held in different locations, depending on the topic being explored. The purpose of these seminars and study tours is to provide journalists with information on reproductive health issues as well as to let them explore how other countries are dealing with the challenges these issues present.
What Is Expected?
After each seminar, Women’s Edition journalists must produce an in-depth special report, series of stories, or broadcast program on the seminar topic for their own media house.
Who Should Apply?
Intrepid women journalists who:
Hold influential editorial positions—senior-level editors, reporters, and producers—with leading media outlets that have large audiences, such as national and regional newspapers, magazines, and television and radio stations. Freelancers and bloggers can apply but must provide a letter of support from a news organization indicating that it will publish or broadcast their work.
Reside in a country that receives USAID funding for family planning.*
Demonstrate interest in women’s health, development, and population issues and a commitment to covering these topics.
Can communicate comfortably and effectively in English during the seminars, though they may write or broadcast in any language.
* Priority will be given to journalists from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Haiti, India, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Yemen.
Funding
PRB will cover all seminar expenses, including travel, lodging, and meals.
To be considered, applicants must submit all of the information and material requested. Questions about the program or the application process may be sent to womensedition2012(at)prb.org.
DEADLINE: Applications must be received at PRB by Sept. 5, 2012. Participants will be notified by Sept. 14, 2012. Those selected will be asked to submit a letter from their managing editor or director in support of their participation in Women’s Edition.