Apply to become a Fellow at TEDIndia

TED has opened up its application procedure for finding 100 TED Fellows to attend TEDIndia in Mysore, held Nov. 4-7, 2009.

TED Fellows will attend TEDIndia, join a two-day Fellows pre-conference event before TED starts, and then take advantage of all that the TEDIndia conference has to offer -- amazing TED talks, performances and demos; conversation and connection with TED attendees and speakers; mind-expanding insight. It's an experience that may be life-changing ... see the TED Fellows blog for insights from current fellows.

TEDIndia Fellows will be drawn from many disciplines that reflect the diversity of TED's members: technology, entertainment, design, the sciences, the humanities, the arts, NGOs, business ... and we're especially looking for international applicants. Tell your friends!

Find out more about the TED Fellows program >>
Apply to become a TED Fellow at TEDIndia >>

Applications close June 15, 2009, at noon.

PS: Read our Facebook note full of tips for applying to become a TED Fellow >>

Indicorps initiates the Young Professionals Initiative

Indicorps invites YOU, a young Indian professional, to commit your time and skills to India!  Young Professionals Initiative (YPI), a new sabbatical program at Indicorps, allows you to meaningfully bring your knowledge and talents to your land of heritage.  This pilot program of YPI gives you an opportunity to participate in short-term, goal-oriented service projects that can have an enormous impact.

 

The projects include:

 

• Legal: Amend Gujarat court processes to reduce sizeable backlog of cases
• Finance:  Assist a socially responsible start-up to create robust franchise systems and strong local entrepreneurs
• Information Technology: Integrate information systems for bottom of the pyramid start-up business
• Marketing:  Capture stories to generate interest in Ahmedabad's unique 600-year heritage
• Environmental Planning: Reinvigorate urban environmental policies for walled-city of Ahmedabad
• Education: Formulate innovative public-private partnerships to increase the adult literacy rate
• Education Policy: Strategize comprehensive action plan for statewide vocational programs

 

YPI hopes to empower young professionals to understand that their potential extends beyond 'traditional' jobs.  As with all Indicorps programs, YPI Associates will be constantly challenged and encourage to explore their roles as changemakers. 

 

The program begins with a week-long orientation and includes a mid-point and close-out workshop to track progress and share experiences.  Successful candidates for YPI will have at least three years of work experience in a capacity relevant to their applicable project.

 

YPI Term: 1 July to 1 December 2009

 

For more information and to apply, please visit us online at:  www.indicorps.org/ypi.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis (preference will be given to applications before 1 May 2009) until the start date.

 

Please contact us at ypi@indicorps.org with any questions.

 

Warm regards in service,

The Indicorps Team

Dell Social Innovation Competetion shortlists projects

Out of the 527 ideas, Dell has selected 100 ideas to move forward and compete in the next round of the competition. Check out the semifinalists listed on the website. Really happy to see some interesting ideas to change the world.

More ideas on Dell Social Innovation Competition website.

Self Sustainable Apartments


Rural Research & Consultancy


Solarcycle


SWEET India: Safe Water for Everyone using Efficient Technology

Scholarships to 2009 Greener-by-Design Conference

Steelcase, the global manufacturer of office furnishings, has funded four student scholarships to the 2009 Greener by Design conference. The four lucky student winners of the Steelcase Sustainable Design Contest will receive full conference registration, as well as travel and lodging at the event, scheduled to take place May 19-20, in San Francisco, CA.

Entering is easy:

1) Write 500 words or less about your design—defined broadly as a product, service, or business venture—with an environmental/social benefit.

2) Briefly express—through the media of your choosing—how you view the intersection of design and corporate responsibility, and your perspective on how design can play a catalytic role improving people’s lives. You can submit a photo, a short statement, or even a youtube video.

3) Submit the above materials plus a brief application form to info@netimpact.org.

Applications will be judged by Net Impact, Steelcase, and GreenBiz.com. Please note that all applicants must be full-time students.

Hurry – the application deadline is Friday, April 24, 2009.

Learn more about the contest at http://www.netimpact.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=2711

IFPRI Social Media Intern Opportunity

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), in Washington DC, is one of the world's leading research institutions on international development and is seeking to fill an internship position in its Communications Division for Summer 2009. The internship offers a unique opportunity to help expand coverage of IFPRI projects through the promotion of research publications and policy-related events on various social media platforms.

Essential Duties:

Under the guidance of IFPRI's Head of Library and Knowledge Management team, the intern will:

·         Maintain up-to-date information on IFPRI's social networking profiles:  Facebook, LinkedIn, Slideshare, YouTube, using each platform's core features

·         Experiment with new social media platforms and offer strategic advice on how IFPRI can leverage its presence in these platforms to reach new audiences

·         Conduct research on best practices for nonprofits participating in online social media and write short briefs based on these findings

·         Monitor IFPRI's mentions in other online media, including blogs and international news sites

·         Track usage statistics and membership rates and work with Library and Knowledge Management team to ensure sustained growth and active participation among online community members

·         Recruit friends, contacts, and networks for IFPRI and encourage online discussions through regular postings and timely responses to friend requests, etc.

·         Attend Communications Working Group Meetings and liaise with program staff to gather appropriate content for posting

·         Participate in production and editing of audio and video content for posting to online media sites

Required Skills:

Student seeking a graduate or undergraduate degree in International Affairs, International Development, Journalism, Communications, or related field. The ideal candidate must possess excellent writing skills and demonstrated experience in online community management. We are looking for someone who is highly organized and able to work flexibly, quickly and collaboratively with technical and non-technical staff alike and be willing to take initiative as new audiences and platforms emerge. Preferred qualification: fluency in a foreign language.

 

To apply:

Please send resume and cover letter to Sarah Immenschuh - s.immenschuh [at] cgiar.org - 202-862-5679

Chirag 1-year Fellowship with a Rural Grassroots Org

Greetings from Chirag! It is indeed that time of the year again! We are just commencing promotion for the third cohort of Swades ki Khoj - a program that provides young graduates between the ages of 21 and 28 with an opportunity to spend a year living and working in a rural area.

We would be delighted to answer any other queries that you may have and welcome suggestions and comments as well.

More details on www.chirag.org or contact youth@chirag.org

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Central Himalayan Rural Action Group (CHIRAG) is a non-profit grass roots development organisation registered under Societies Act (1860). CHIRAG is dedicated to empowerment of rural communities through their integrated development and has been working in the Indian Central Himalayas since 1986.

Master in E-Government - SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INDIAN STUDENTS

SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INDIAN STUDENTS for the International Professional Master in E-government at the University of Trento, Italy are being offered. The masters constitutes an excellent opportunity to learn technologies and work with companies on concrete projects, and hence with great employment opportunities. A strong background in basic Computer Science is required.

International Master in eGovernment
November 2009 - September 2010
Trento, Italy

To apply for admission to the Master in eGovernment, please complete the Application Form online:
http://disi.unitn.it/edu/appform/login.xml

Application Deadlines:
- April 30, 2009 for Non-EU applicants
- May 31, 2009 for EU applicants

If you are interested in the program or would like to know more about it please follow the link: http://latemar.science.unitn.it/egov.html

Contact - Anelia Grigorova <anelia@dit.unitn.it>