By Emily Morin
GlobalPost new international journalism fellowship opportunity
GlobalPost is pleased to announce an international journalism fellowship for 20 young reporters, as part of a project that will explore global youth unemployment. And we want to enlist you to help us spread the word about this exciting opportunity for the next generation of correspondents around the world.
The project, which is part of our foundation-supported initiative, will produce a yearlong GlobalPost ‘Special Report’ in which 10 teams of top correspondents who are relatively new to the field of international journalism will report in 10 different countries. The project is funded by the Ford Foundation and the deadline for applications is December 31.
The selected applicants will form teams of writers, photographers, videographers and audio reporters who will set out to document the stories of this disturbing trend in the global economy that has left 290 million people between the ages of 15 and 24 without jobs and un-enrolled in school.
In some places, the phenomenon is causing an upsurge in street violence. And in others it is inspiring pro-democracy movements spread through social media. But most of all, these unprecedented levels of youth unemployment are squandering the valuable energy and new ideas of too many young people in too many corners of the world.
We are soliciting proposals from individual correspondents or teams of two correspondents who can convince us that they have an important story to tell about youth unemployment in a part of the world where this trend is having a profound impact.
The fellows will receive training, mentoring and editing at every phase of their reporting. Their work will be presented in partnership with RYOT News and published as part of a GlobalPost Special Report. Please take a look at our announcement of the fellowship program and help us find the best candidates from all over the world to take on this important story. Our online application form can be found here.
All best,
Charlie
Charles M. Sennott,
Co-founder and Editor-at-Large
Research support programs through Smith College
The Sophia Smith Collection and the Smith College Archives at Smith College are pleased to offer four annual research support programs: the Margaret Storrs Grierson Scholars-in-Residence Awards, the Caroline D. Bain Scholars-in-Residence Awards, the Friends of the Smith College Library (FSCL) Scholars-in-Residence Awards, and the Travel-to-Collections Fund.
Grierson, Bain, and FSCL Scholars will receive awards of $2500, intended to support research visits of four to six weeks. For smaller projects, researchers should apply for Travel-to-Collection funds.
We welcome applications from faculty members, independent scholars, and graduate students who live at least 50 miles from Northampton,Massachusetts, and whose research interests and objectives would be significantly advanced by extended research in the holdings of either the Sophia Smith Collection or the Smith College Archives.
Bain, Grierson, and FSCL scholars will be expected to give a work-in-progress colloquium to the Smith College community during their residency. It is expected that at some later time they will send the Sophia Smith Collection and the College Archives a copy of the final results of their research, whether in published or unpublished form.
We encourage potential applicants to contact our reference archivists to inquire about the relevance of our collections for their projects before submitting their proposals. Reference queries can be made online<http://www.smith.edu/libraries/libs/ssc/emailform.html>or by calling (413) 585-2970<tel:%28413%29%20585-2970>.
Applications for the Bain, Grierson, or FSCL Scholars-in-Residence Fellowships should include six copies * of the following: 1) the completed cover sheet (print out the cover sheet page and complete it by hand); 2) a proposal not exceeding six double-spaced pages, in 12-pitch font; and 3) a curriculum vitae. The proposal should describe the research to be undertaken and its relationship to current research in the field, the holdings to be consulted and their significance to the work, and the current status of the project as well as your plans and schedule for completing it. Two letters of recommendation (one copy of each), clearly indicating the applicant's name and project title, should be sent under separate cover.
All applicants will be considered for the Bain, Grierson, and FSCL fellowships; you need only submit one application.
Applications must be postmarked by February 15th. Awards will be announced April 1st. Applicants should address their materials to: Research Support Program, Sophia Smith Collection and Smith College Archives, Smith College,
Northampton, MA 01063.
Travel-to-Collections funds are available to offset travel expenses of researchers engaged in a study that would benefit from access to the holdings at Smith College. We also welcome and encourage requests from researchers at the pre-proposal stage who would like to survey our holdings as they formulate their research agendas. We review applications for these
funds once each year. Applications should be postmarked by February 15th. Awards will be announced April 1st.
Applicants for Travel-to-Collections funds should submit six copies * of the following: 1) a curriculum vita; 2) a letter outlining their research interests and needs; and 3) a proposed budget (not to exceed $1000) for travel and accommodations. We do not cover costs for meals, photocopies or other research-related costs. Graduate students should also arrange for two
letters of recommendation (one copy of each, to be sent either with the application or separately) that speak to their scholarly experience, ability and promise.
For further information contact:
Amy Hague
Research Support Program
Sophia Smith Collection and College Archives
Smith College
Northampton, MA 01063
Phone: 413-585-2970<tel: 413-585-2970> e-mail: ahague@smith.edu<mailto:ahague@smith.edu>
IH Focus groups for graduating students-dinner or lunch sessions, please sign up ASAP
For all students graduating in January 2014,
You are invited to participate in a one-hour lunch or dinner session with several of your IH peers and one faculty member, to discuss how your experience in the Department of International Health at the BU School of Public Health has been. We value the input we get from our students, and hope that many of you can sign up for one of these sessions:
- Thursday, December 5th 12:30-1:30 in CT374
- Tuesday, December 10th 5-6 in CT374
- Thursday, December 12th 12-1 in CT374
If you can make it to one of the above time slots, please email Emily Morin at emorin@bu.edu.
“Intersection of Nutrition Science and Policy, Current Challenges” lecture December 4th
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15th Annual Dudley Allen Sargent Distinguished Lecture “Intersection of Nutrition Science and Policy, Current Challenges” Presented by
Dr. Alice H. Lichtenstein
Stanley N. Gershoff Professor of Nutrition Science and Policy Director, Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory Tufts University
Wednesday, December 4, 2013 4 p.m. BU Sargent College 635 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, Massachusetts Join us December 4th for an engaging lecture from leading authority on dietary policy and nutrition research, Alice H. Lichtenstein. Dr. Lichtenstein’s work has been widely recognized by organizations including the American Heart Association, American Society for Nutrition, and the American Public Health Association. She currently serves as vice-chair of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Agriculture. All attendees are invited to a reception following the lecture in the Sargent College Setterberg Lounge. Admission is free. The public is welcome.
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Job and internship opportunities advertised by the Boston Network for International Development (BNID)
- Python/Django Web Developer - Center for International Development at Harvard University
- Development and Communications Intern - African Food and Peace Foundation
- Executive Director - Tremendous Hearts
- Development Intern - The David Project
- Production and Marketing Internship - Cantata Singers
- Monitoring & Evaluation Manager - Last Mile Health/Tiyatien Health
We highly suggest you sign up for BNID's listserv, to receive updates on events and job/internship opportunities: http://www.bnid.org/sign-up
USAID Global Health Fellows-II Webinar on December 5th
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The world of global health is complex and ever-changing. It can be exciting, challenging, and for many professionals, deeply fulfilling. Register now for our upcoming webinar to learn more about global health careers, and how you can get started with our compensated internships with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) in Washington, DC. You can apply online for internships in early January 2014.
The Global Health Fellows Program II (GHFP-II) is a premier global health program that places fellows and interns with USAID and partner organizations in Washington, DC and developing countries, and provides them with expert professional development and career support. Currently, the program has more than 120 active fellows and a summer cohort of about 30 interns, with other internships throughout the year.
Join us for a Webinar: December 5th, 11 am PST/2 pm EST Attend the webinar for firsthand insight into the world of global health. GHFP-II staff and a former intern will bring their own unique perspectives to the important work being done in global health today and will share what you can do to prepare yourself for a GHFP-II internship in summer 2014. Included in the discussion will be a focus on applicants' diverse experiences, "distance traveled," and community influences. The application window is coming up at the beginning of January and we'll be previewing the internship openings in late December at www.ghfp.net.
Click above for a video of interns
The nuts and bolts - and a whole lot more! We hope that the presentation will answer many of your specific questions about GHFP-II, the internships and how to prepare. But we would also like to be able to give you a sense of what it's like to be involved in global health from an intern's point of view: the meetings you'll attend, the professional contacts you'll make, and the projects you'll work on. As a preview, click above for a video of several of our former interns and what they have to say about their experiences.
You can submit your questions ahead of time in the registration process, and you will also be able to ask questions live during the webinar. We will answer as many as possible during the last half hour. There is no charge for this webinar, and it is available wherever you have Internet access. Closed captioning will be available. Register today as space is limited!
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Bold Enough to Fail: Empowering Success through Adversity
Acumen Lesson #7: If failing is not an option, you've ruled out success as well.
Boston+Acumen is hosting a fundraiser, "Bold Enough to Fail" on December 3rd at 7pm at the Microsoft NERD Center in Cambridge.
The night is dedicated to celebrating the risks we've taken and failures that have created the opportunity for success. Hear fail stories from star speakers including Willow Burgh of Geeks without Bounds, Ashifi Gogo of Sproxil (Acumen investee), and Jessica Martin of Acumen, while raising a glass to your own fail moment! All ticket sales and donations will contribute directly to the work Acumen does in changing the way the world tackles poverty.
Contact Boston +acumen at boston@plusacumen.org or Kira Skolas at kskolas@bu.edu to learn more. Get a ticket here!
Qualitative Researcher position for NY-Based Project
Field-Based Qualitative Researcher for Pilot Evaluation
Purpose: An experienced Field-Based Qualitative Researcher is sought to conduct field-based data collection for a phase-one pilot evaluation. The project will examine the implementation of interventions among HIV healthcare providers in New York State that aim to improve the linkage to and retention in services for HIV positive individuals. The field-based researcher will work closely with an off-site, lead researcher who has devised the evaluation, and will guide and supervise data capture and analysis. The ultimate goal is to offer insights about the implementation process to contribute to refining the interventions for broad distribution.
Responsibilities:
Conduct Fieldwork and Contribute to Analysis:
- Undertake participant observations of a handful of daylong meetings, one-on-one interviews and focus groups, and site visits
- Make detailed recordings and write up thorough narrative summaries of fieldwork to be used during analysis
- Create and follow data capture and management systems
- Incorporate research tools iteratively generated during the fieldwork period
- During analysis, contribute to coding and interpretation discussions and development of recommendations to refine the interventions towards broad dissemination
- Provide general project support to lead researcher
Availability:
- The pilot phase is anticipated to begin soon, and run for about 6 months. The position requires a commitment of an average of 5-10 hours per week during the project, but on a variable schedule; greater availability may be required during fieldwork (max. 20 hours a week).
- Daytime availability for meeting attendance is necessary.
- Fieldwork days/hours will vary, so flexibility in the researcher’s schedule is necessary.
- Because the lead researcher is primarily off-site, the field-based researcher must be available for weekly phone meetings.
- Some travel around New York State will be required.
Qualifications:
- Education: An advanced Master’s or Phd Level in social sciences and/or public health or related field emphasizing qualitative research methods training
- Experience - required:
- At least one previous project conducting qualitative fieldwork using participant observation, open-ended interviews, and/or focus group techniques, and using data in analysis and write up
- Strong interpersonal skills for fieldwork, and to effectively communicate with researchers responsible for other aspects of the evaluation
- Experience - desired:
- Conducting fieldwork and analysis with the aim of applying what is learned to program or policy recommendations and improvements
- Familiarity with HIV health services in New York or other American contexts, and/or US healthcare more generally
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience
Application Procedure: Please submit a cover letter, your CV, and an example of a fieldnote that you have taken during a fieldwork project along with a short description of the project. In the cover letter,
please also include your requested hourly rate. Questions and
materials should be sent to abaimlance.ai@gmail.com as soon as possible. The position will be open until a suitable candidate is found.
