Apply by 3/15: Research & Travel Grants in Armenian Studies

2013 Research and Travel Grants

Deadline: March 15

The Armenian Studies Program (ASP) at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor is pleased to announce the availability of research and travel grants for undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants for research grants may be at preliminary or more advanced stages of their research; applicants for internships should be prepared to identify the venue for their internship in a governmental agency, business, or non-governmental institution in the region. A written project report will be required at the conclusion of the grant.

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in full-time undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree programs at the University of Michigan.

Application Procedure: The following materials are required:

• Summer funding application (www.ii.umich.edu/asp/academicopportunities/funding)
• Statement of purpose (1-3 pages) including proposed time period, institutional affiliation, location, your reasons for pursuing the internship or research project, and how this experience will contribute to your career goals
• One letter of recommendation
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Official University of Michigan transcript

 Application form and supporting materials should be submitted to:

Armenian Studies Program Grant Applications

1080 S. University, Suite 3633

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106

Or by email: asp.fellowships@umich.edu

 Questions should be directed to asp.fellowships@umich.edu or734.763.0622.

Julie E. Claus
Academic Services Coordinator
Weiser Center for Emerging Democracies
Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
Center for European Studies

Armenian Studies Program
University of Michigan
jclaus@umich.edu
http://ii.umich.edu/wcee
Tel: 734.936.1842

Apply by 3/15: Summer Grants for Research and Internships in Europe and Eurasia

Announcing 2013 Summer Grants for

Research and Internships in Europe and Eurasia

Deadline March 15, 2013

CREES Research, Internship, and Fellowship (CRIF) Program Grants

The Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (CREES) seeks applications from students in REES and

REES-focused undergraduate and graduate degree programs at the University of Michigan for grants ranging from $500 to $1500 towards summer or semester-long research projects or internships at institutions in Eastern Europe or the former Soviet Union.

CES Summer Research and Internship Grants

The Center for European Studies (CES) seeks applications from University of Michigan undergraduate and graduate students for grants ranging from $500 to $1500 towards summer research or internships. The grants are intended to promote the study of Europe and European integration. 

Application Procedure

The following materials are required:

· CREES/CES summer funding application (available atwww.ii.umich.edu/crees or www.ii.umich.edu/ces)

· Statement of purpose (1-3 pages) including proposed time period, institutional affiliation, your reasons for pursuing the project, and how this experience will contribute to your career goals

· One letter of recommendation

· Curriculum Vitae

· Official University of Michigan transcript

Applicants for research grants may be at preliminary or more advanced stages of their research; applicants for internships should be prepared to identify the venue for their internship in a governmental agency, business, or non-governmental institution in the region. A written project report will be required at the conclusion of the grant.

Summer funding applications and supporting materials must be submitted by5:00 pm on March 15, 2013 to:

CREES/CES Fellowship Applications, 1080 S. University, Suite 3668, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106

or by email to jclaus@umich.edu.

Questions should be directed to Julie Claus at  jclaus@umich.edu or734.764.0351.

Julie E. Claus
Academic Services Coordinator
Weiser Center for Emerging Democracies
Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
Center for European Studies
University of Michigan
jclaus@umich.edu
http://ii.umich.edu/wcee
Tel: 734.936.1842

Intern Abroad! AIESEC Info Sessions tonight & tomorrow

AIESEC is the world's largest student run organization with internships in 110 countries and a database of over 10,000 internship opportunities.

Graduating early or need an internship for the summer?

Interested in going abroad?

Attend an info session:

TONIGHT, February 26th, 6-7 PM

Wednesday, February 27th, 6-7 PM

Both sessions will take place in 3330 Mason Hall

If you are interested, but cannot make it to an info session, email: aiesecmichigan@gmail.com

For more information:

www.facebook.com/AIESECMichigan

http://www.aiesecus.org/michigan/ 

Info Session Today @ 3 PM: Study Abroad in Spain, Argentina, or Puerto Rico through Spanish Studies Abroad

Study in Spain, Argentina, or Puerto Rico through Spanish Studies Abroad

SUMMER 2013 Opportunities Still Available

Info Session Today @ 3:00 PM

International Center, Room 9

Find out more here

Can't attend? Contact Will Froehlich (will@spanishstudies.org) 

Note: This is a Non-UM program. Talk to academic advisors about credit transfer 

Wed. Feb. 20: DIS visits UM - study about Europe in Copenhagen, in English!

DIS (Danish Institute for Study Abroad) is affiliated with U-M's School of Art and Design, and all U-M students benefit in terms of tuition discounts and scholarships -- see: http://www.disabroad.org/apply/us-universities/umich/

If you're a student of Art and Design or Architecture, you're welcome to attend the presentation at the School of Art and Design by the head of the Architecture, Graphic Design, Interior Design & Urban Design program, Eva Grell: 

• Presentation for Art & Design and Architecture students, 12 Noon to 1:00 p.m. in Rm 1006B in  the Art & Architecture Building-- on North Campus: http://art-design.umich.edu/facilities
• Undergraduates in LSA and other Schools are welcome to meet with the DIS representatives between 4:00-5:00 p.m. in the International Center, located next to the Michigan Union: http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/about/images/centralmap.gif

Stop by to talk with Eva Grell and Jon Mayfield about DIS and Copenhagen, pick up a copy of the DIS 2013/14 catalog, discuss the application process and scholarship opportunities for U-M students, and learn more about studying abroad in Denmark...where Europe is a little different!

Hope to see you there...

North American Office

Danish Institute for Study Abroad

1313 Fifth Street SE Suite 113

Minneapolis, MN 55414

Tel: 800.247.3477

Fax: 612.627.0141

www.disabroad.org

February 21st: To Graduation and Beyond: Social Justice Post-Grad Opportunity Panel

February 21: 

To Graduation And Beyond: Social Justice Post-Grad Opportunity Panel

5:30-7pm in the Educational Conference Center (ECC) at the School of Social Work

CASC (Community Action and Social Change) will be hosting panel offering a variety of post-graduation opportunities for students to learn about THIS WEEK! Organizations such as Teach for America, AmeriCorps, the Peace Corps, and others will be available for you to learn and ask questions about!! 

This is a GREAT chance for you to learn about alternative job opportunities that can make an impact!

RSVP HERE: https://docs.google.com/a/umich.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dE5ldnJCLTYyb2ZjS2F2d0FJOW5QZ0E6MQ#gid=0

Tuesday, February 19th - Peace Corps General Information Session

What are you doing after graduation?

The Peace Corps funds training and service for graduates in over 70 countries across the world.

Learn about opportunities working abroad with the Peace Corps and about the “toughest job that you will ever love”!

Please join us for our upcoming information session :

Peace Corps General Information Session:

Tuesday, February 19, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm, International Center, Room 9

Learn about the University of Michigan’s long Peace Corps history and volunteer service. We will talk about the application process, discuss opportunities to complete a Master degree while serving in the Peace Corps with our Master’s International and Fellows programs and host a panel of returned volunteers to share their experiences abroad.

We look forward to seeing you, and as always if you have any questions please email us at peace.corps@umich.edu.

ALSO...

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT PEACE CORPS SERVICE?

Opportunities to be matched with a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer mentor are available to anyone who has applied for Peace Corps service or is interested in exploring service as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Mentees are matched one-on-one with mentors and conversations, questions, and concerns can run the gamut of topics from the application process to the life and work of a PCV to ways of dealing with gender issues and lack of privacy--and to everything else imaginable. To apply for a mentor, email Jeanne Paul, RPCV/Brazil, Coordinator, Southeast Michigan Returned Peace Corps (SEMiRPCV) Volunteer Mentoring Program,semirpcvmentoring@gmail.com.

-- 
Mackenzie Knowling and Brian Smyser
University of Michigan Peace Corps Office
International Center, Room 10
peace.corps@umich.edu
734-647-2182

Office Hours:
Monday 10 am - Noon, Tuesday 10 am - Noon and 2:30-5 pm, Wednesday 10 am - Noon, Thursday 10 am - Noon and 2:30-5 pm or by appointment

University of Michigan Peace Corps Office Website
University of Michigan Peace Corps 50^th Anniversary Website
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