New Positions Announced -- Apply by September 16th | Fulbright Teaching Assistantships in Brazil

SEEKING APPLICATIONS:  FULBRIGHT ENGLISH TEACHINGS ASSISTANTSHIPS IN BRAZIL

 

We are seeking additional applications for the Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship program in Brazil, which has been expanding in recent years in advance of the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil. There are 120 ETA grants available to Brazil this year.

 

Eligibility: applicants must (a) be U-M students, alumni or staff; (b) be U.S. citizens; (c) have completed an undergraduate degree by the beginning of the award (March 2015); and (d) demonstrate proficiency (the equivalent of two year’s college-level study) in any Romance Language. 

 

Candidate profile:  Applications are welcome from recent graduates and graduate students, preferably from those with experience working in an educational environment, candidates with degrees in English, applied linguistics or foreign languages, or a background in TESOL or ESL. 

Apply Now:  The application process typically includes a campus interview, which we are currently scheduling.  To receive an interview, please submit the online application (including essays and register 3 references) by Monday, September 16.  It also possible to submit an application through U-M without an interview, in which case your complete application must be submitted by 5pm on October 11.

  

More 

application 

information

 is available

 on the Fulbright website.

  Contact Heather for advising. 

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Heather M. Johnson

Fulbright Program Advisor
University of Michigan
International Institute
1080 S. University, Suite 2660
Ann Arbor, MI  48109-1106

734.615.8483

http://ii.umich.edu/ii/fellowshipsandgrants

Apply by March 30th | Brazil Initiative Summer Fellowship for Undergraduate Students

UNDERGRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS FOR SUMMER INTERNSHIPS IN BRAZIL

LACS invites applications from undergraduate students enrolled in any UM school or program for fellowships of up to $2000 to support unpaid internship, research, or volunteer experiences in Brazil in the summer of 2013.  These fellowships may not be used for language study or other study abroad experiences.  Up to ten fellowships will be awarded for the summer of 2013.  Preference will be given to LACS majors and minors.

Application Deadline: March 30, 2013.

Applications should include: a cover sheet, a project narrative (no more than 500 words) describing the work proposed, any academic preparation you have done (including language study), and a budget including relevant expenses for travel and lodging as well as other sources of funding.  Please also include a letter of support from a sponsoring faculty member at UM or from the relevant sponsor in Brazil.  (For instance, if you propose an internship at an NGO or private company, a letter from someone at the NGO or company offering you the position).   Please see attached the application cover sheet.  Queries and applications should be sent to lacs.office@umich.edu with the subject line Brazil Undergraduate Fellowship.  Letters of support can be sent to the same address.

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Lenny A. Ureña, Ph.D.
Assistant Director
Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS)
University of Michigan
1080 S University, Suite 2620
Ann Arbor, MI  48109-1106
P: 734-763-3025
F: 734-615-8880

Info Session Today @noon: IES Abroad Brazil

Interested in studying abroad in Rio de Janeiro during the Winter 2013 semester?

The Center Director of one of IES Abroad's newest program locations - Rio de Janeiro - is visiting the University of Michigan today.

Join us for an information session today at noon in the

International Center, Room 9

Please read announcement below to find out more information about this study abroad option.

Note: Even though this is not a U-M sponsored program, U-M students who apply for an IES Abroad program will receive an automatic $1,500 discount as part of IES Abroad's Public University Grant Program.

New Academic Partner in Rio de Janeiro - Ibmec

We are excited to announce that Ibmec has become IES Abroad's first academic partner institution in Rio de Janeiro!

Centrally located in downtown Rio on the famous Avenida Presidente Wilson, Ibmec is one of Latin America's most prestigious business schools. With courses in Business Administration, Economics, International Relations, and Law, admission is extremely competitive for Brazilianstudents. Classes are small (usually fewer than 20 students) and the faculty have advanced degrees from top institutions. By partnering with Ibmec, we’re proud to honor the trust you have put in us to find the best academic institutions possible for your students.

Students attending the Spring 2013 semester will be able to take one course at Ibmec, in combination with their IES Abroad courses. The following English-taught courses will be available to our students:

• International Economics & Finance
• Global Issues & Public Policies
• Regional Studies - BRICS
• Topics on International Trade & Logistics
• International Marketing
• International Business

Students with Portuguese or advanced Spanish can select from Portuguese-taught courses.

We are now accepting applications for Spring 2013, and look forward to welcoming your students to Rio.

Learn more about this program at www.IESabroad.org/rio.