Provided By: Independent Institute
Deadline: May 03, 2010
Type of Award: Fellowship
Amount: $2500
Awards Available: Unspecified
Website: http://www.independent.org/students/essay/

Description:
The Sir John M. Templeton Fellowships Essay Contest is available to undergraduate and graduate students under the age of 35. You must compose an essay between 1,500 and 5,000 words addressing the quote by Frederic Bastiat: "Everyone wants to live at the expense of the state. They forget the state wants to live at the expense of everyone." Assuming Bastiat is correct, what ideas or reforms could be developed that would make people better aware that government wants to live at their expense?

Applicable Majors:
American Government and Politics (United States)
American History
Ancient Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Archeology
Asian History
Canadian Government and Politics
Canadian History
Cartography
Criminology
Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis
Demography and Population Studies
Development Economics and International Development
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics
European History
Geography
History
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
International Economics
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Physical Anthropology
Political Science and Government
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
Social Sciences
Sociology
Urban Studies/Affairs

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Provided By: Community Associations Institute (CAI) Research Foundation
Deadline: Varies
Type of Award: Fellowship
Amount: $4000
Awards Available: Unspecified
Website: http://www.cairf.org

Description:
The Byron Hanke Fellowship is available to graduates who are enrolled in an accredited master's, doctoral or law program and are working on topics related to community associations. Projects may address management, institutions, organization and administration, public policy or architecture, as well as political, economic, social, and intellectual trends in community association housing. The Foundation is especially interested in substantive papers from the social sciences, which place community association housing within political or economic organizational models. Awards are based on merit without regard to race, gender or religion.

Applicable Majors:
Architecture
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Demography and Population Studies
Economics
Human Development and Family Studies
Human Services
Law (LL.B., J.D.)
Legal Studies
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Non-Profit/Public Management
Political Science and Government
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
Social Sciences
Sociology
Urban Studies/Affairs

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Center for the Study of the President Internship

Employer: Center for the Study of the Presidency

Description

The Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CPSC), a non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization located in Washington, DC, offers unpaid internships for undergraduate and graduate students during the spring, summer and fall terms. Center internships offer motivated students the opportunity to learn first-hand about the international and domestic issues confronting the American Presidency in a small, fast-moving DC think tank.
Internship applicants must maintain a high standard of work in a fast-paced environment and be detail-oriented, able to multi-task, and eager to learn. The ideal candidate will be a college junior or senior or graduate student with a demonstrated interest in the Presidency and U.S. government policy. Students in all majors are welcome to apply, especially those studying political science, history, international relations, economics, business, medicine or science policy.While interns are assigned a primary project to work on during their time at the Center based on their experience and qualifications, they also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of Center activities and operations during their internship. Professional responsibilities may include:

• Working with experienced policymakers and former government officials;
• Conducting research and writing to support policy analyses and other Center projects;
• Helping organize meetings with Presidential scholars, former White House staff, and former National Security Council officials; and
• Assisting with conferences, publications and public relations outreach.

Applications are accepted at any time; however, applications received by the deadline are given priority. Due to the volume of applications received, the Center will only contact those whom we have selected for interviews.
Application deadlines:

• Spring - November 1
• Summer - March 15
• Fall - July 15

Students interested in becoming a Center intern should submit:

• Application Form
• Resume
• Short Writing sample (2-3 pages)
• Unofficial Transcript

It is preferable that interns work Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., when the Center's offices are open to gain the maximum experience and be truly integrated into the Center's projects; exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis. The Center's offices are conveniently located in downtown D.C. and close to three Metro lines.

The Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress is a non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization1020 19th Street, NW, Suite 250

Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-872-9800
Fax: 202-872-9800

Staff Contact
For more information, please contact Katie Fourmy via e-mail or at 202-872-9800.

Applicable Majors

Political Science, History, International Relations, Economics, Business, Medicine, Science Policy

Internships Available: Varies

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Opportunity from Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center, Italy
DEADLINE: February 11, 2009
Opportunity at the Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center in Bellagio, Italy

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

For nearly fifty years, the Rockefeller Foundation has hosted scholars, creative artists, and practitioners at Bellagio for concentrated work on major projects. Talented professionals use time at Bellagio to advance work that has impact across disciplines, while interacting daily with an active and diverse intellectual community. Artists and scholars stay for one month of work at Bellagio, away from their usual daily demands, and flexible schedules are available for practitioners working at non-profit or NGO organizations. Collaborative residencies are available for applicants working on a joint project.

The various disciplines under which an applicant may apply include the following:

Creative Artists: Composer, Novelist, Playwright, Poet, Video / Filmmaker, Visual Artist

Scholars: Ancient Studies, Anthropology, Economics, Education, Film & Media Studies, History, Law & Policy, Literary Studies, Music, Theatre & Dance Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Sciences, Sociology, Visual Studies

APPLICANT PROFILE

Residents at the Bellagio Center from 2007-2009 represent a diverse group of more than 20 countries, including: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Denmark, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Lebanon, Macedonia, Mexico, Nigeria, Poland, Russia, Sri Lanka, South Africa, South Korea, United Kingdom, United States, and Togo.

Applicants from outside the United States and Western Europe are especially encouraged to apply, as are individuals working on projects aligned with the Foundations objective to expand opportunities for poor or vulnerable people.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

The Bellagio residency provides room, board, and high-speed internet access to all residents free of charge. Please note that financial assistance can be made available to successful applicants whose limited means might otherwise prevent them from accepting a residency.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process for Bellagio is very competitive, and will ultimately favor professionals with significant experience and strong project proposals. The Bellagio opportunity is not a grant, but rather a time to interact with a professional community while working toward tangible personal achievement.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The deadline for applications to the Fall 2009 residency period is February 11, 2009.

FURTHER INFORMATION

To learn more about Bellagio, peruse accepted projects, and review a list of requisite application materials, please visit: http://www.rockfoun d.org/bellagio/ bellagio. shtml.

You are also welcome to direct any questions you may have to the Institute of International Education Bellagio Office at bellagio_res@ iie.org or +1 (212) 984-5537.

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Employer: National Endowment for Democracy

Website

http://www.ned.org/employment.html#FORUMINTERN

Description

The Research and Conferences Internship at the International Forum for Democratic Studies is open undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in democratization and international affairs. The forum internships, which are unpaid, provide students an excellent opportunity to improve their knowledge of democratization and international affairs and develop and improve their research, writing, and computer skills.

Additional Information

This is a paid internship. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

Applicable Majors

Political Science, International Politics, History

Internships Available: Varies

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