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GlobalPost new international journalism fellowship opportunity

By Emily Morin
November 27th, 2013 in Fellowships.

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 ... More

Research support programs through Smith College

By Emily Morin
November 27th, 2013 in Outside Announcements.

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... More

Emergency Medicine in India – Practicum Opportunity – for Spring or Summer

By Joseph S Anzalone
November 26th, 2013 in Fellowships.

Background:  There is a great need for more epidemiological data and analysis to help guide emergency medicine efforts on a local and national level in India This practicum opportunity is a joint placement between Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS - http://www.kimskerala.com) and Apollo Hospitals (http://www.apollohospitals.com) network.  Liz Clark, a... More

IH Focus groups for graduating students-dinner or lunch sessions, please sign up ASAP

By Emily Morin
November 26th, 2013 in Fellowships.

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... More

“Intersection of Nutrition Science and Policy, Current Challenges” lecture December 4th

By Emily Morin
November 26th, 2013 in Conferences/Seminars.

Boston University College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College 635 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, Massachusetts 02215 T: 617-353-2705 www.bu.edu/sargent   15th Annual Dudley Allen Sargent Distinguished Lecture “Intersection of Nutrition Science and Policy, Current Challenges” Presented by Dr. Alice H. Lichtenstein Stanley N. Gershoff... More

UNICEF Program Manager position in Lucknow, India

By Emily Morin
November 26th, 2013 in Jobs.

UNICEF vacancy_Prog Mgr Polio P3 Lucknow

Job and internship opportunities advertised by the Boston Network for International Development (BNID)

By Emily Morin
November 25th, 2013 in Jobs, Practicums/Internships.

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... More

IH Ugly Sweater Holiday Party Dec. 12th at Roka at 6pm!

By Emily Morin
November 25th, 2013 in Fellowships.

Please RSVP here!

USAID Global Health Fellows-II Webinar on December 5th

By Emily Morin
November 25th, 2013 in Conferences/Seminars.

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... More

Bold Enough to Fail: Empowering Success through Adversity

By Emily Morin
November 22nd, 2013 in Outside Announcements.

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... More

Qualitative Researcher position for NY-Based Project

By Emily Morin
November 21st, 2013 in Jobs.

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... More

Women Working Abroad in Public Health: A Panel Discussion and Q&A Session Dec. 9th

By Emily Morin
November 21st, 2013 in Fellowships.

IH Concentrator’s Meeting: The Culminating Experience Dec. 4th

By Emily Morin
November 21st, 2013 in Fellowships.

IDEO Fellowship applications open, due January 6th

By Emily Morin
November 21st, 2013 in Fellowships.

A note from IDEO staff... "IDEO.org is accepting applications for our fourth class of Global Fellows! Over the past three years, you have helped us find and cultivate future leaders in the social sector with incredible success. Today, we invite you to apply, spread the word, and support us in selecting... More

Software Deployment Manager in East Africa

By Emily Morin
November 21st, 2013 in Jobs.

Learn more here: Software Deployment Manager - East Africa Region