Apply by October 15 | Fellowship to live/work in Asia for one year

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Luce Scholars Program

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Description:  The Luce Scholars Program provides stipends, language training, and individualized professional internships for 18 young Americans to live and work in Asia each year.  The program's purpose is to increase awareness of Asia among future leaders in American society.  Luce Scholars have backgrounds in virtually every field (other than Asian studies) including medicine, the arts, business, law, science, environmental studies, and journalism.  The annual selection of the 18 Luce Scholars is an unusually rigorous process and a nationwide competition.  Placements can be made in the following countries or regions: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. 

Eligibility:  Students who already have significant experience in Asia or Asian studies are NOT eligible for nomination to the Luce Scholars Program. Candidates must be American citizens who have received at least a bachelor’s degree and will be no more than 29 years old on July 1, 2014. Nominees should have a record of high achievement, outstanding leadership ability, and a clearly defined career interest with evidence of potential for professional accomplishment.  Graduating seniors, graduate and professional school students, and recent alumni are eligible.  

Deadline:  Tuesday, October 15, 2013. 

How to Apply:  U-M students and alumni interested in applying to the Luce Scholars Program must submit a hard copy of the application documents to the U-M International Institute, 1080 South University, Suite 2660. An International Institute committee will review applications, and will invite the most promising applicants for an interview in October. The University of Michigan must nominate students for this award – applications submitted by students directly to the Luce Foundation will not be considered.  Application materials are available on our website.

Contact:  Kelly Peckens (kpeckens@umich.edu; 734-764-9135).

Website: Luce Scholars Program 

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University of Michigan International Institute
Fellowships & Grants

1080 South University Ave, Suite 2660

Ann Arbor, MI  48109-1106

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Upcoming Travel Workshops: Asia & Europe

Tips for Travel in Asia

Thursday, March 28th @ 4 PM

International Center, Room 9 

(Connected to the ground floor of the Michigan Union)
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Come hear from experienced student travelers and a UHS Travel Health physician as they pass along valuable information on traveling through Asia safely and on a student budget. 

Topics to be covered include:

• Important information to know before you go, such as passports, visas, student ID cards, insurance, and travel advisories
• Travel budget and how to save money overseas.
• Transportation, accommodations, food.
• Last-minute options for working and volunteering abroad.
• Adjusting to life overseas, such a language barriers, women traveling alone, general safety and avoiding theft and other potential dangers abroad.

Europe on the Cheap

Tips for Travel in Europe

Friday, March 29th @ 12 PM

International Center, Room 9 

(Connected to the ground floor of the Michigan Union)
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Come hear from International Center Peer advisors and an expert travel agent from STA Travel as they pass along valuable information on traveling through Europe safely and on a student budget. 

Topics to be covered include:

• Important information to know before you go, such as passports, visas, student ID cards, insurance, and travel advisories
• Cheapest and best airfares and railpasses 
• Travel budget and how to save money overseas.
• Transportation, accommodations, food.
• Last-minute options for working and volunteering abroad.
• Adjusting to life overseas, such a language barriers, women traveling alone, general safety and avoiding theft and other potential dangers abroad.

Can't make it?  We'll be offering one more workshop!

Travel in Europe

Friday, April 12th @ 1 PM 

Or, view it on YouTube. 

Missed the Travel in Africa & Latin America workshop? Check it out here.

U-M Travel Policy

Everyone traveling abroad should purchase the well-proven U-M Travel Abroad Health Insurance (Required for University-related travel; highly recommended for everything else – including leisure travel).  It costs only $1.10 per day (+$5 registration), provides outstanding coverage and access to top-quality health care by English-speaking clinicians.  See http://www.uhs.umich.edu/tai .  You may signup online while registering your travel in the University’s Travel Registry. 

Starting March 15 | International Center's Annual Travel Workshop Series

Upcoming Travel Workshops

Note: All workshops take place in the International Center, Room 9 and are one-hour in duration.

Latin America & Africa
Friday, March 15th @ 12 PM
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Come hear from International Center Peer Advisors and a UHS Travel Health Clinician as they pass along valuable information on traveling safely and on a budget in Latin America and Africa.  

Topics to be covered include:

• Important information to know before you go, such as passports, visas, student ID cards, insurance, travel advisories, and what embassies can and cannot do for you abroad.
• UHS Travel Health Clinic – consultations, immunizations, medications 
• Cheapest and best airfares, including the advantages of student airfare!
• Travel budget and how to save money overseas.
• Transportation, accommodations, food.
• Last-minute options for working and volunteering abroad.
• Adjusting to life overseas, such a language barriers, women traveling alone, general safety and avoiding theft and other potential dangers abroad.

Travel in Asia
Thursday, March 28th @ 4 PM
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Come hear from experienced student travelers and a UHS Travel Health Clinician as they pass along valuable information on traveling safely and on a budget in Asia.  

Topics to be covered include:

• Important information to know before you go, such as passports, visas, student ID cards, insurance, travel advisories, and what embassies can and cannot do for you abroad.
• UHS Travel Health Clinic – consultations, immunizations, medications 
• Cheapest and best airfares, including the advantages of student airfare!
• Travel budget and how to save money overseas.
• Transportation, accommodations, food.
• Last-minute options for working and volunteering abroad.
• Adjusting to life overseas, such a language barriers, women traveling alone, general safety and avoiding theft and other potential dangers abroad.

Travel in Europe
Friday, March 22nd @ 12 PM
Friday, March 29th @ 12 PM
Friday, April 12th @ 1 PM 
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Come hear from International Center Peer advisors and an expert travel agent from STA Travel as they pass along valuable information on traveling through Europe safely and on a student budget.

Topics to be covered include:

• Important information to know before you go, such as passports, visas, student ID cards, insurance, travel advisories, and what embassies can and cannot do for you abroad.
• Cheapest and best airfares and railpasses 
• Travel budget and how to save money overseas.
• Transportation, accommodations, food.
• Last-minute options for working and volunteering abroad.
• Adjusting to life overseas, such a language barriers, women traveling alone, general safety and avoiding theft and other potential dangers abroad.

Apply by October 22nd - Luce Scholars Program

Luce Scholars Program Description:  The Luce Scholars Program provides stipends, language training, and individualized professional internships for 18 young Americans to live and work in Asia each year.  The program's purpose is to increase awareness of Asia among future leaders in American society.  Luce Scholars have backgrounds in virtually every field (other than Asian studies) including medicine, the arts, business, law, science, environmental studies, and journalism.  The annual selection of the 18 Luce Scholars is an unusually rigorous process and a nationwide competition.  Placements can be made in the following countries or regions: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.  Eligibility:  Students who already have significant experience in Asia or Asian studies are NOT eligible for nomination to the Luce Scholars Program. Candidates must be American citizens who have received at least a bachelor’s degree and will be no more than 29 years old on July 1, 2012. Nominees should have a record of high achievement, outstanding leadership ability, and a clearly defined career interest with evidence of potential for professional accomplishment.  Graduating seniors, graduate and professional school students, and recent alumni are eligible.   Deadline:  Monday, October 22, 2012.  How to Apply:  U-M students and alumni interested in applying to the Luce Scholars Program must submit a hard copy of the application documents to the U-M International Institute, 1080 South University, Suite 2660. An International Institute committee will review applications, and will invite the most promising applicants for an interview in October. The University of Michigan must nominate students for this award – applications submitted by students directly to the Luce Foundation will not be considered.  Application materials are available on our website. Contact:  Kelly Peckens (kpeckens@umich.edu; 734-764-9135). Website: Luce Scholars Program

Upcoming Travel Workshops: Asia & Europe

Thursday, March 22nd @ 4:00pm, International Center Room 9, next to Mich. Union--see map, http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/about/images/centralmap.gif

TRAVEL IN ASIA (offered ONE TIME ONLY)

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Travel in less-developed countries takes some planning, but the rewards are great.  Get expert advice from a UHS travel health clinician who joins us for this workshop!  NOTE for travelers to Asia – You may need immunizations & prescription medications – schedule an appointment online (preferably months before your trip) with the UHS Travel Clinic, http://www.uhs.umich.edu/services/travel/

International Center graduate peer advisors who have worked & traveled abroad extensively in these regions will pass along tips from their first-hand experience and provide special handouts.  A travel agent from STA Travel (in the Michigan Union, tel. 734.769.2555 or e-mail umi_agents@statravel.com) will provide information on student airfares and budget accommodations --and will conduct a drawing for one $100 coupon valid for STA flights.

Everyone traveling abroad should purchase the well-proven U-M Travel Abroad Health Insurance (Required for University-related travel; highly recommended for everything else – including leisure travel).  It costs only $1.25 per day (+$5 registration), provides outstanding coverage and access to top-quality health care by English-speaking clinicians.  See http://www.uhs.umich.edu/tai .  You may sign-up online while registering your travel in the University’s Travel Registry.  Questions?  Feel free to call 734-647-2299.

Topics to be covered in the workshop include:

• Important information to know before you go – Travel health needs from immunizations to medications, U-M Travel Abroad Health Insurance, Passports, Visas, Travel Advisories
• Cheapest & Best Airfares (buy before you go, and buy plane tickets EARLY to get lowest fares)
• Travel Budget & how to save money overseas
• Low-cost transportation, accommodations, food
• Last-minute options for volunteering abroad
• Health & Safety Tips-- Language barriers, women traveling alone, staying healthy & safe, avoiding theft & other potential problems abroad

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Friday, March 23^rd @ 4pm, International Center, Room 9

TRAVEL IN EUROPE

Come hear from International Center Peer advisors and an expert travel agent from STA Travel as they pass along valuable information on traveling through Europe safely and on a student budget. STA Travel will also be raffling off a $100 travel voucher at the conclusion of the session – must be present to win!

Topics to be covered include:

• Important information to know before you go, such as passports, visas, student ID cards, insurance, travel advisories, and what embassies can and cannot do for you abroad.
• Cheapest and best airfares and railpasses
• Travel budget and how to save money overseas.
• Transportation, accommodations, food.
• Last-minute options for working and volunteering abroad.
• Adjusting to life overseas, such a language barriers, women traveling alone, general safety and avoiding theft and other potential dangers abroad.

ADDITIONAL TRAVEL WORKSHOPS (all workshops take place in the U-M International Center, Room 9)

Friday, April 6th (12-1pm) - Travel in Europe

Friday, April 13th (3-4pm) - Travel in Europe

For more student travel information see our website:

http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt

Feel free to e-mail us at ic-abroad@umich.edu or call us at 734-647-2299 if you have any questions regarding travel, work or study abroad!

Nanotechnology research opportunities in Japan

Rice University is now accepting applications for the 2012 NanoJapan:

International Research Experience for Undergraduates program.

Generously supported by an NSF Partnerships for International Research & Education (NSF-PIRE) grant, the program seeks to cultivate interest in nanotechnology among young U.S. undergraduate students, especially those from underrepresented groups, and encourages such students to pursue graduate study and academic research in the physical sciences.Recognized as a model for international education programs for science and engineering students, NanoJapan will provide U.S.
undergraduates with structured research opportunities in Japanese university laboratories with Japanese mentors focused on the study of THz dynamics of nanostructures.

The program includes:

1. Pre-Departure Orientation at Rice University

2. Three week Orientation Program in Tokyo that includes Introductory Japanese Language Classes, Introduction to Japanese Society & Culture Seminar, and an Introduction to Nanoscale Science and THz Dynamics Seminar

3. Nanotechnology Research Internship: Eight and a half week research internship with leading nanotechnology laboratories in Japan.
Potential research host universities include Keio University, the University of Tokyo, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Chiba University, Kyoto University, Osaka University, Osaka Institute of Technology, Shinshu University, Tohoku University and Hokkaido University.

4. Re-Entry Program: Includes the communication skills and career developments seminars and the presentation of a research poster at the Rice Quantum Institute's Summer Research Colloquium.

To be eligible to apply for the NanoJapan International Research Experience for Undergraduates (IREU) program you must be:
- Currently enrolled as a degree-seeking undergraduate student at a US institution of higher education;
- A U.S. citizen or permanent resident;
- Currently in your freshman or sophomore year;
- In good academic standing and not currently under any academic suspension or other disciplinary action at your home university;
- Able to express a demonstrated interest in the field of nanotechnology as it relates to THz dynamics of nanostructures

All eligible students with a strong interest in the field of physics-related nanotechnology research and desire to study in Japan are encouraged to apply. Women, underrepresented groups, and students from schools with limited research opportunities are particularly encouraged to apply. Community college students who plan to matriculate to a four-year university and major in physics or engineering are also strongly encouraged to apply. No prior Japanese language experience is required, though applicants should be able to express a demonstrated interest in the study of Japanese language and/or culture.

Benefits: Selected participants will receive international airfare to Japan (departing from Houston), a $4,500 stipend to be used towards living costs while abroad, and program, some meals, and lodging costs related to the Pre-Departure Orientation, Orientation Program in Tokyo, Mid-Program Meeting in Kyoto, and Re-Entry Program at Rice. In lieu of a program fee, students will be responsible for enrollment in a one-credit research course through the Rice Summer School and payment of all applicable tuition and fees.

Online applications must be submitted by January 27, 2012 and two letters of recommendation must be received by February 1, 2012. For more information on the NanoJapan program and to access the online application please see http://nanojapan.rice.edu. For questions please email nanojapan@rice.edu or call (713) 348-6362.

A copy of our program flier is also available for download at http://nanojapan.rice.edu/nr_newsletter.shtml.

Experience South Korea through the CIEE South Korea Scholarship Program

South Korea has become one of the fastest growing economic and political sectors in East Asia and CIEE now offers a full scholarship opportunity for university students to experience the country first hand.

Accepted students will take part in the Korea-US Youth Network and experience a variety of events relating to Korean history, language and culture.

No previous Korean language or travel experience is necessary.

The application is currently open and the deadline is Jan. 9, 2012 

Last spring, UofM Public Policy Student and International Center Peer Adviser Christopher Crachiola was accepted to this program.  For individual advising about this scholarship or questions about the opportunity, he can be reached at cjcrac@umich.edu .

For additional information and application materials for the CIEE South Korea Scholarship, please click here. 

Luce Scholars Program - Live and Work in Asia post-graduation (deadline 10/10)

Luce Scholars Program Description:  The Luce Scholars Program provides stipends, language training, and individualized professional internships for 18 young Americans to live and work in Asia each year.  The program's purpose is to increase awareness of Asia among future leaders in American society.  Luce Scholars have backgrounds in virtually every field (other than Asian studies) including medicine, the arts, business, law, science, environmental studies, and journalism.  The annual selection of the 18 Luce Scholars is an unusually rigorous process and a nationwide competition.  Each candidate must first be nominated by their home university.  Placements can be made in the following countries or regions in East and Southeast Asia: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.    Eligibility Criteria: The University of Michigan must nominate students for this award.  Applications submitted by students directly to the Luce Foundation will not be considered. Students who already have significant experience in Asia or Asian studies are NOT eligible for nomination to the Luce Scholars Program. Candidates must be American citizens who have received at least a bachelor’s degree and will be no more than 29 years old on September 1, 2012. Nominees should have a record of high achievement, outstanding leadership ability, and a clearly defined career interest with evidence of potential for professional accomplishment.  Graduating seniors, graduate and professional school students, and recent alumni are eligible.   Deadline:  Monday, October 10, 2011.  Application Submission:  U-M students and alumni interested in applying to the Luce Scholars Program must submit a hard copy of the application documents to the University of Michigan International Institute, 1080 South University, Suite 2660, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106. An International Institute committee will review applications, and will invite the most promising applicants for an interview in October. Application materials are available on our website.    Contact:  Kelly Peckens (kpeckens@umich.edu) Website: Luce Scholars Program University of Michigan International Institute Fellowships & Grants 1080 South University Ave, Suite 2660 Ann Arbor, MI  48109-1106