UNU Internship Programmes and PhD-possibilities
UNU Internship (Tokyo)
Objective
The purpose of the United Nations University (UNU) Internship Programme is set forth as follows:
1. To promote interaction and dialogue between young scholars and UNU.
2. To provide support to activities within the UNU Centre.
3. To familiarize interns with the research work and related activities of the UNU.
Criteria for Selection
The criteria for selection of interns are the following:
1. Qualifications and expertise relevant to the UNU in any one or more of its activities (Environment and Sustainable Development, Peace and Governance, Rector's Office/Capacity-building, UNU Press, Campus Computing Centre (C3), Library), UNU Online Learning (Media Studio)). Degree required: Bachelor or equivalent in fields related to the function, such as international relations, political science, geography, environmental studies.
2. Candidates should request referee(s) to supply confidential letter(s) in support of their applications directly to the UNU.
3. For non-Japanese nationals, appropriate visa is required.
Procedure for Application
Applicants who are interested in doing an internship at the UNU in Tokyo should submit a duly completed application form (provided here as a downloadable file) accompanied by brief curriculum vitae and covering letter to the Chair of the Internship Committee of the UNU (Fax: +81 3 3499-2828, e-mail: mbox@hq.unu.edu).
Applications are considered four times a year, at the end of January, April, July and October.
Duration
The duration of the internship will be at least three months with a maximum duration limited to six months.
N.B. The University will not offer any financial assistance for the internship.
International Courses: The United Nations University (Tokyo)
The UNU International Courses (UNU/IC) are organized annually for a select group of postgraduate students and professionals in various occupations (with a college or university degree) in Japan and abroad who wish to pursue careers in international fields in public-service or private organizations, including the United Nations, multinational corporations and non-governmental organizations, as well as national foreign service organizations.
Next session: Spring 2006 - 15 May - 23 June 2006
UNU-ONY – Internship
The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars engaged in research, postgraduate training and knowledge dissemination to promote the United Nations' aims of peace and progress. The UNU serves as a bridge between the UN and the academic community, and as a think-tank for the UN system. The mission of UNU is to contribute, through research and capacity building, particularly in developing countries, to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems that are the concern of the United Nations, its Peoples and Member States.
UNU conducts these activities through a multidisciplinary network of its own research and training centers and programmes (RTC/Ps), and of individual scientists and institutions the world over. UNU's efforts are divided into two thematic areas: Peace and Governance and Environment and Sustainable Development.
Within these areas the University undertakes research and training on a broad range of issues.
The UNU Office at the United Nations, New York liaises with the UN Secretariat, the Permanent Missions, American academia and foundations in five areas of activities:
Dissemination/communication: Showcasing the work of UNU, particularly through public events organized in the UN Secretariat.
Political and diplomatic linking: Helping to make UNU a stakeholder and full-fledged partner of the UN system, i.e., its agendas, processes and results.
Academic interplay between UNU, the UN system, diplomatic missions to the UN and US academia: Helping to secure the intellectual and institutional voice of UNU in the UN system, with the diplomatic missions to the UN and academia in North America.
Fundraising: Given its geographic proximity to numerous foundations in the New York-Washington D.C. areas, UNU-NY plays a role in fundraising. This role can be played at three levels: project level, programme (RTC/Ps) level, and the overall UNU system level.
Administrative: UNU-NY plays an important role in administrative support and coordination (travel, personnel, procurement, finance) between UNU System and the UN
Qualifications required:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
- Knowledge of at least two official UN languages desirable
- Good writing skills,
- Good research skills
- Ability to work with and in a team
Internships opportunities are from Aug - Jan and from Feb - July
The internships are unpaid.
Application procedure:
Please email the following:
1. cover letter
2. resume/CV
3. 1 - 3 page writing sample in English and another language of your choice (French preferable)
4. Fill out the internship application form http://fs.ony.unu.edu/internapplication.doc
To the UNU Office at unuona@ony.unu.edu (subject line: Internship).
UNU-INWEH – Internship
UNU-INWEH contributes to the resolution of water problems in developing countries through education and training, directed research, and on-the-ground assistance projects. It is hosted by McMaster University, with core funding from Canada. UNU-INWEH projects span a broad range of water issues worldwide.
UNU-INWEH provides an opportunity for several university graduate students per year to work in an international environment and experience first-hand the operations of the United Nations.
In this volunteer program, students will contribute to UN water research and training projects and play a direct role in meeting the massive water challenges faced in developing countries. Interacting with staff members involved in multi-country projects and research programs, UNU-INWEH Interns will help disseminate critical knowledge and organize international meetings.
A further aim of this program is to increase the interaction and dialogue between UN University and Canadian academic and research institutions.
Procedure for Applying
Applicants for the Internship Programme should send a completed application form (provided here as a downloadable file: Word file 225Kb; PDF file 55KB) accompanied by a cover letter that includes a brief statement of purpose to UNU-INWEH (Fax: (905) 529-4261, e-mail: contact@inweh.unu.edu).
Please note: UNU-INWEH does not offer any financial assistance for the internship. All candidates are required to indicate means of support for the duration of the workshop.
Criteria for Selection: The criteria for selection of interns are the following:
Bachelor or equivalent degree in an area relevant to UNU-INWEH's field of work
Academic achievement and research accomplishments
Two recommendation letters
Brief statement of purpose
Duration: The duration of the internship will be at least three months with a maximum duration limited to six months. The interns are expected to work full time and will be awarded a certificate at the successful completion of their internship.
UNU-WIDER - Research Internship
The WIDER Ph.D. Research Internship Programme aims to provide Ph.D. (doctoral degree) students registered at a university and similar research institutions the opportunity (a) to utilise the resources and facilities available at WIDER for their PhD thesis research; (b) to produce papers suitable for publication in the WIDER discussion/research paper series and elsewhere; and (c) to work jointly with WIDER researchers in areas of mutual interest.
Selection Criteria (Essential)
Applicants should
a) be currently enrolled into a Ph.D. programme.
b) have shown ability to conduct research on developing or transition economies. Candidates working in other social sciences may apply but should keep in mind that WIDER is an economics-focused institute.
c) be fluent in oral and written English.
d) possess good quantitative and statistical analysis skills.
Selection Criteria (Desirable)
Preference will be given to applicants
a) who are living or working in developing or transition countries.
b) whose research topics are linked to WIDER’s current projects.
c) who are willing to work jointly with WIDER researchers for mutual benefit.
d) who are at later stages of their PhD.
Selection Procedure
1. Applications will normally close on 30 September.
2. Short-listed applicants will be asked to contact interested/relevant WIDER researchers to work out a revised research proposal and research timetable. Only those endorsed by WIDER researchers are to be considered for final selection.
3. Final selection is to be made by mid-November, taking into consideration issues of office space, gender balance, regional coverage and relevance to existing WIDER projects.
4. Short-listed applicants will be informed of the final decision by end of November.
5. The selected applicants must confirm their decision to take up WIDER’s offer by 15 December.
The Selected Interns are expected to:
a) spend 2-6 months in Helsinki and return to their home institution afterwards.
b) pursue research on a mutually agreed topic.
c) contribute to WIDER’s research-related activities.
d) give seminars on their research findings.
e) complete one or more research report(s).
f) acknowledge WIDER’s support in their theses, reports or papers whenever appropriate.
g) provide research assistance amounting to 30% of their time (about 1.5 days per week), if required. This is subject to prior discussion with the responsible WIDER researcher(s).
The Selected Interns Will:
a) receive supervision in the field of their research.
b) have access to the research and computing facilities of WIDER.
c) be provided with office space (most likely shared).
d) be provided a travel grant, travel and accident insurance and a stipend to cover living expenses in Helsinki during the period of their internship. Health insurance should be arranged privately by the candidates. The programme does not cover expenses related to dependants.
An Application form can be downloaded from WIDER’s website. Applications, to be accompanied by a letter of reference from the supervisor(s), should be received at WIDER by 30 September each year (applications will not be assessed until after the closing date) by regular mail at the following address:
Internship Programme
UNU-WIDER
Katajanokanlaituri 6 B
FIN-00160 Helsinki
Finland
Fax:+358-9-615-99333
Inquires by e-mail to the Program Director Dr Guanghua Wan at: wan@wider.unu.edu.
UNU-BIOLAC
Requerimientos
• Los solicitantes deben pertenecer a una institución como personal fijo.
• Nivel académico mínimo de los aspirantes: Licenciatura.
• Edad: menor de 35 (treinta y cinco) años.
• El período de la pasantía de investigación y/o adiestramiento debe estar entre una semana y cuatro meses.
• Los institutos donde se realice la pasantía deben estar ubicados en países de América Latina y El Caribe y registrados en la Base de Datos de UNU-BIOLAC.
Verifique Ahora si la institución de su interés está registrada, en caso contrario puede adicionarla Ud. mismo: Lista de Instituciones Registradas.
• La investigación y adiestramiento debe abordar un área altamente especializada y que contribuya a los proyectos y/o línea de investigación que se realice en los institutos a los que pertenece el aspirante.
UNU-CRIS - Internship
The United Nations University Research and Training Programme on Comparative Regional Integration Studies (UNU-CRIS) in Bruges has positions for interns open.
UNU-CRIS is looking for recent graduates whose background and interests respond to some topic in regional integration that falls within the UNU-CRIS Academic Programme.
Duties will combine research and administrative tasks based on the needs of the organisation at the time of the internship. The working language is English.
The internship could entail flexible hours (full-time or part-time) and is for maximum 6 months. Please note that our internships are unpaid.
The candidate will have the opportunity to work in an international and multicultural environment.
Interested candidates are requested to send a C.V. and cover letter by e-mail to Dr. Luk Van Langenhove, director@cris.unu.
UNU-CRIS: Visiting researchers – Sabbatical leave
UNU-CRIS offers the opportunity for university professors, researchers, and other professionals with a background in regional integration to spend research time in Bruges, for periods from 3 to 12 months.
Visiting researchers may conduct research on a topic related to the academic research programme of the centre, or contribute to the training and capacity-building initiatives linked to the broad area of regional integration.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Applications are welcome from any country, and from men and women with capabilities and experience in academia, government and regional organisations. Applicants must be able to demonstrate academic development through publications, and professional achievement.
Selection Process
Applicants are invited to submit a project proposal in the area of regional integration, to include a ten-page summary of the proposal together with brief curriculum vitae.
The basic criteria for selection are :
· Significance of the proposed research, including the importance and originality of the project;
· Quality of the proposal in definition, organisation, clarity, and scope;
· The relevance of the project to UNU-CRIS Research and capacity-building programme.
UNU-CRIS welcomes in particular those projects that reflect inter-disciplinary, prospective and comparative approaches. Also of interest are projects that have relevance to the world of policy and/or capacity-building in the area of regional integration.
Visiting Scholars Responsibilities
Visiting researchers are “scholars in residence” who participate in the activities of UNU-CRIS. Researchers are expected to contribute seminars, and participate in colloquia, workshops and other activities such as informal briefings and roundtable discussions.
Deadline for applicants
Applications should be sent to :
Dr. Luk Van Langenhove
Director UNU-CRIS
C/O College of Europe
Dijver 11
B - 8000 Brugge
Belgium
Applications are reviewed periodically throughout the year, and the commencement date of the sabbatical period is subject to the agreement of the centre and the visiting researcher.
UNU-FTP: Selection of fellows
The selection of the fellows is based on the following criteria:
1. The candidate has to have at least one university degree.
2. The candidate has to have at least two years of experience in the field of specialization that he/she will pursue at UNU-FTP.
3. The candidate has to be able to communicate in English (speak, read and write) since the working language in the UNU-FTP is English.
4. The institute/organization has to propose the candidate for the UNU-FTP. The training of the fellows is considered a contribution to the capacity building of the institute/organization.
5. The fellows are selected through an extensive personal interview, preferably at their work place, where he/she needs to be able to:
a) prove their ability to communicate in English
b) explain their work and the role at the institute
c) discuss and identify current problems in the fisheries sector, and its development priorities
d) display in-depth understanding of their professional work and how it relates to the fisheries sector.
UNU-INCORE - Internship
INCORE and the University of Ulster have regular openings for full-time academic, research and academic-related positions in peace and conflict work.
INCORE also has internship programmes for recent graduates and graduate students interested in gaining experience with a peace and conflict research and practice organisation.
The University has a number of PhD students working on peace and conflict-related research in a number of faculties and departments, For more information on doctoral research at the University of Ulster, click here.
Ongoing Opportunities: Internships at INCORE
INCORE hosts a number of interns every year. Interns are primarily graduates students or recent graduates with an academic background in or interest in peace and conflict issues. Interns work on an assigned project based on their skills and experience and on INCORE’s own research and project based requirements .
Current Job Vacancies at INCORE and associates.
Details of other employment opportunities at the University can be found at the University of Ulster website.
Global Virtual University – Master Degree Programme
Study Programmes
GVU offers a master’s degree programme in environmental and developmental studies called Global Environment and Development Studies (GEDS), which currently includes two areas of specialisation: Development Management and Environmental Information Management.
This two-year programme is designed to provide students with the knowledge in dealing with the complexity and interdependence of environment, development activities and decision-making processes.
To qualify for the programme, prospective students should have the following qualifications:
· bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant area and preferably some practical experience;
· good command of the English language. Writing skills should be at academic level
· some knowledge of and basic skills in the use of computers and access and use of the Internet.
· committed to sustainable improvement of the quality of life throughout the world
· willing and motivated to follow a course paced in time;
· willing to collaborate online, and take responsibility for contributing to building a good common learning environment, as collaboration in groups will be mandatory;
· willing and able to frequent logins in the virtual classroom.
UNU-MERIT - PhD Programme
The PhD training programme at UNU-MERIT is designed to train students in conducting research on the theoretical, institutional and policy issues underlying technical change and on the role of technical change in fostering economic growth and development in both developed and developing countries.
In addition to the established PhD programme in the Economics and Policy Studies of Technical Change, a new PhD programme on Innovation Studies and Development will be launched in September 2006 .
More information? See www.merit.unu.edu/phd or contact: PhDprogramme@merit.unu.edu
UNU-MERIT - Training Courses
Design and Evaluation of Innovation Policy in Developing Countries (DEIP)
The training course in the Design and Evaluation of Innovation Policies, DEIP, was set up as a pilot UNU-INTECH project in 2004. The programme aims to meet the growing demand from developing countries for support in analysing the latest technological developments and designing appropriate responses tailored to their specific development contexts. By the end of the pilot phase in 2005 more than 60 senior policymakers and technical advisers in relevant government ministries from 23 developing countries had participated in the courses.
Following the positive evaluation of the pilot phase UNU-MERIT is expanding the project by offering more training workshops in developing countries in collaboration with partner organizations and governments in these countries.
The DEIP Programme is coordinated by Professor Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka.
more information
UNU-MERIT - Other teaching activities
1.ETIC
In addition to its internal teaching activities, UNU-MERIT is one of the three institutions that founded the Economics of Technological and Institutional Change (ETIC) programme. The two other institutes are BETA (Bureau d'Economie Théorique et Appliquée, in Strasbourg, France), and IKE (Institute of Production) at Aalborg University, Denmark. The ETIC programme is a series of doctoral training programmes aimed primarily at PhD students in the early stages of their research. Each year there are two two-week sessions, one at UNU-MERIT and one at BETA in Strasbourg, the Maastricht session focusing on microeconomics and industrial dynamics, the Strasbourg session concentrating largely on macro-economic and policy issues. The most recent Maastricht sessions took place from 4-15 October, 1999, and from 9-20 October, 2000. This programme was initially funded for three years, starting in 1997, by the "Training and Mobility of Researchers" programme of the European Union. The funding has recently been renewed for a further three years. People from UNU-MERIT participating in ETIC are Robin Cowan, Luc Soete, Thomas Ziesemer, and Bart Verspagen.
2. EDS-ETIC
Furthermore, in co-operation with five other institutes, UNU-MERIT participates in the newly founded European Doctoral School, EDS-ETIC, which provides the opportunity for students throughout Europe to spend three to six months doing research at a location other than their home institution. This programme, organised within the framework of the Marie Curie Training Site programme of the European Union, is aimed at more advanced PhD students who can take advantage of the research expertise at one of the participating institutes.
3.ESST
UNU-MERIT also continued to be involved in another international MA research network, ESST the European Inter-University Association on Society, Science and Technology. An association of fourteen universities who jointly teach and do research in the field of social, scientific and technological developments, ESST offers a one-year programme leading to an MA in Society, Science and Technology in Europe. Universities from more than ten European countries are members of the association, which is registered as a non-profit organisation in Brussels. UNU-MERIT collaborates with the Faculty of Arts and Culture, which co-ordinates the Maastricht University participation in the programme. Saeed Parto is the co-ordinator of a UNU-MERIT course module "Science and Technology Dynamics" on evolutionary economics and technological change and offers a 'second-term" specialisation for students wishing to write their Masters theses on research topics in which UNU-MERIT has expertise.
4. METEOR Research Masters
UNU-MERIT faculty are involved in the newly accredited Reseach Master's of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Universitiet Maastricht. The Technology and Growth track of this degree is coordinated by Robin Cowan and courses in the track are taught by Robin Cowan, Pierre Mohnen, Luc Soete and Thomas Ziesemer. More information can be found here.
UNU-MERIT - Master of Science in Infonomics (INF)
ICT has an immense impact on the economy and on society as a whole. The growing interest in the emerging new, digital economy and e-business world is reflected in the rapidly changing international business and policy environment. Both within governments and business there is a growing need for economists who are able to combine their economic knowledge with a good understanding of ICT. By adopting an interdisciplinary approach, the Master of Science in Infonomics (INF) programme of the University of Maastricht educates economists who are able to operate between both technically educated and more socio-economically educated people.
Several UNU-MERIT staff members are involved in the project, among them Luc Soete, Robin Cowan, and Huub Meyers.
More information about the programme
UNU-IAS - PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowship Programmes
UNU-IAS is now accepting applications for its three fellowship programmes: PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowships beginning in October 2006, as well as the JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowships, beginning in November 2006.
Objectives
The Fellowships are intended to complement and contribute to the Institute’s research programmes, and are aimed at providing young scientists, policy-makers, and developing country scholars with the opportunity to expand their intellectual vision beyond a single scientific field.
Eligibility
bullet Postdoctoral candidates must have completed a PhD degree and PhD candidates must be at the advanced stage of their doctoral dissertation.
bullet Candidate’s current research must be closely related to one of the research areas of the Institute.
bullet JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowships research areas are specified in the application form.
bullet Proficiency in English is essential.
Further details about the eligibility criteria are specified in the sections below:
PhD Fellowships
Postdoctoral Fellowships
JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowships
To Apply
Completed applications for ALL fellowships must reach UNU-IAS on or before 12 May 2006. Applications will only be considered if fully completed and all the required documentation has been received.
Click here for more details about the application procedures.
• General procedures regarding Fellowships are outlined in our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page .
• All enquiries regarding fellowships should be addressed to fellowships@ias.unu.edu to ensure a reply.
UNU-IIST – PhD Programme
Starting from 2006, the International Institute for Software Technology of the United Nations University (UNU-IIST) will offer PhD Programmes open to candidates from developing countries. The Programmes, based in Macao SAR China, will be conducted in partnership with prestigious universities in industrialised countries. PhD candidates will spend a period of time at the partner university. The PhD degree will be issued by the partner university.
A joint PhD programme in partnership with the University of Pisa is currently active. Joint PhD Programmes with other universities are under negotiation.
How to apply
Before applying you should browse the websites of UNU-IIST and the partner university to identify the people with whom you would like to carry out your research. In particular, you are encouraged to contact in advance the UNU-IIST academic staff you expect to be your main PhD advisor.
You are encouraged to include in your CV extensive information about your background and clearly define in your research statement the area in which you are interested to do research.
UNU-CRIS Ph.D Programme
UNU-CRIS has a bursary scheme to support students from developing countries who wish to pursue doctoral studies in Flanders (Belgium). The bursaries are open to applicants who are registered for research in the field of regional integration, and whose research interests lies within the broad thematic areas of the UNU-CRIS academic programme. The award covers the cost of tuition and living expenses, as well as a small amount for expenses associated with the conduct of the research, and is payable for a two-year period with the possibility of renewal for a further two years.
Application procedures
1. Submit application for a university place;
2. Having been accepted by the university, candidates can then apply for a UNU-CRIS bursary;
3. Details regarding the application for the UNU-CRIS bursary are available at Ph.D Bursary Programme ? Award Guideline;
4. Please read the guidelines carefully, and submit ALL documentation requested;
5. The deadline for applying for the bursary will be soon announced.
If you have any queries regarding the Ph.D bursary award, please contact Dr. Luk Van Langenhove at director@cris.unu.edu.
UNU-CRIS has allocated the total budget provision for Ph.D. bursaries for the 2005-2006 biennial. No further applications will be accepted during this period.
