New Europe College International Fellowships in Romania, 2016-2017(Fully funded)

Description: 
New Europe College – Institute for Advanced Study in Bucharest, Romania – announces the competition for Fellowships in the academic year 2016-17. The program targets young Romanian and international researchers/academics
working in the fields of humanities, social studies, and economics.

Eligibility:
-Applicants must hold a Ph.D. title.
-Preference is given to candidates under the age of 40, and to those who have not yet benefited from a NEC Fellowship.
-Working languages: English, French, and German. A good command of English is desirable.

Fellowship to be taken at:
New Europe College – Institute for Advanced Study, Bucharest, Romania.

Field of study:
Humanities, Social Studies, and Economics

Course Level:
Post-doctoral

Benefits:
-A monthly stipend of 700 Euro (tax free), accommodation, international transportation to and from the home country of the Fellows at the beginning and the end of the Fellowship, as well as for season holidays.

-The Fellows who stay for the whole academic year are offered a one-month research trip abroad to an institution of their choice (2,600 Euro for transportation, accommodation, and per diem). As an alternative, they can opt for field research, in Romania or outside it.

-The Fellows are expected to work on their own projects, and take part in the scientific events organized by the New Europe College. At the end of their Fellowship, each Fellow is expected to hand in a research paper, reflecting the results of his/her work over the duration of the Fellowship. The papers will be included in a NEC publication.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications will be submitted in electronic format only to the address: applications@nec .ro

Notification:
The applicants will be notified on the results of the pre-selection by mid-March 2016, by e-mail. The shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview, organized on April 20-22, 2016.

Visit the official application page for more information and application.

WE WISH YOU GOODLUCK!!!

Free Online Course On English Language, British Council

About the Course:

Over three weeks, the course will help you to improve your English language skills while exploring the Magna Carta.

This free online course will start by looking at the events that led to the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215, before examining the role the Magna Carta

has played in shaping history – from American independence to liberation movements around the world.

Finally, you will learn the relevance of the Magna Carta to the 21st century.

Description: 

At each step of the course, our video tutor and team of educators will guide you through the topic and introduce a language focus, by looking at some examples of English in use in videos and texts.

Short quizzes will help you check your understanding and you’ll be asked to join discussions with other learners around the world.

About Course Provider:

The British Council creates international opportunities for the people of the UK and other countries and builds trust worldwide.

The British Council is on the ground in six continents and over 100 countries bringing international opportunity to life, every day. Each year their teams work with millions of people, connecting them with the United Kingdom, sharing cultures and the UK’s most attractive assets: English, the Arts, Education and its ways of living and organising society. The British Council has over 75 years’ experience of doing this.

Overview:

Length: 3 weeks

Effort:  2 hours/week

Subject: Exploring English: Magna Carta

Institution: British Council and FutureLearn

Languages: English

Price:  Free

Certificate Available: Yes

Session: Starts on November 30, 2015

Who is to Apply:

The course is aimed at non-native English speakers at around intermediate level (approximately B1 on the CEFR) or above.

Benefits:

The course will help you to improve your English language skills.

Get a personalised, digital and printed certificate.

Visit the official course page for more information and application.

WE WISH YOU HAPPY STUDY EXPERIENCE!!!