Category: Education

Teach English in China! Deadline May 7, 2018

Lisa Gates / / Education, Fellowships

The China Educational Association of International Exchange (CEAIE) program will be a chance for experienced teachers to live and work in China for twelve months. The aim of the program is to promote language exchange and mutual understanding among young people at home and abroad, and to improve foreign language education in Chinese schools. 

Program Benefits:

  • TEFL Certification
  • Round-trip flight from U.S. to China
  • Free housing
  • International Experience

Website: https://www.iie.org/Programs/CEAIE-Teach-in-China

Deadline:  May 7th, 2018

Fully-funded PhD Programs for Study in UK and Australia

Lisa Gates / / Education, Fellowships, Graduate School Funding, UK

10 new generous, fully funded PhD Studentships for study in the UK and Australia

The University of Exeter and the University of Queensland are proud to announce 10 new generous, fully funded PhD studentships that will allow successful students to graduate with a joint PhD from the two institutions.

The University of Exeter and the University of Queensland are seeking exceptional students to join a world-leading, cross-continental research team tackling major challenges facing the world’s population in global sustainability and wellbeing as part of the recently launched QUEX Institute. The joint PhD programme provides a fantastic opportunity for the most talented doctoral students to work closely with world class research groups and benefit from the combined expertise and facilities offered at the two institutions. This prestigious programme provides full tuition fees, stipend, travel funds and Research Training Support Grants to the successful applicants.

The 10 studentships are available for the best applicants, 5 offered by the University of Exeter and 5 by the University of Queensland. This select group will have the chance to study in the UK and Australia, and will graduate with a double degree from the University of Exeter and the University of Queensland.

Successful applicants will have a strong academic background and track record to undertake research projects based in one of the three themes of:  Physical Activity and Nutrition; Healthy Ageing; and Environmental Sustainability. 

Closing date 11 September 2017, with interviews in w/c 25 September 2017.  Start date in January 2018.

For further details please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/quex/phds or contact the International Team on T: +44 (0) 1392 724119

New Fulbright ETA to Netherlands

Lisa Gates / / Education, Fellowships, Teaching English Abroad

*NEW*Fulbright Award Spotlight:

Netherlands ETA (10)  

Well-qualified U.S. Bachelor’s and Master’s graduates from all fields of study are welcome to apply. Preference will be given to candidates with previous teaching experience and plans to pursue a career in education. Applicants should be enthusiastic, highly motivated and flexible in order to successfully work with a team of teachers in several different classroom settings. Candidates are encouraged to include a capstone project proposal in their applications.

Grantees will be placed in one or two secondary schools and/or middle vocational training schools throughout the Netherlands in areas with low populations of native English speakers. ETAs will spend between 20 and 24 hours each week teaching. In addition, grantees are required to carry out a supplementary project over the course of their grant. This can be in the form of creating an extracurricular club (language, sport, or culture club) or research project related to education. These projects will be presented at an end-of-year conference and complied for future ETAs to use as a resource.

Dutch language proficiency is not required. Some study of Dutch prior to arrival is encouraged.

Opportunity to Teach English in Japan

Anna Roy / / Education, Teaching English Abroad

Kobe College High School (Nishinomiya, Japan) is hiring an ESL teacher for 2017-2019. This is a private school near Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto that has been recognized  by  the  Japanese  Ministry  of Education and  Science  for  offering  one  of the very  top  English  language  programs  in  Japanese junior high schools. The campus, designed by architect William M. Vories, was declared a national important cultural property by the government in 2014:http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/05/16/national/history/kobe-college-tour-featuring-historic-vories-buildings-proving-tourist-draw/

The application deadline is July 20, 2016 and the position will start April 1, 2017 (so December graduates and recent alumni would be eligible).

Applications available at http://www.kccjee.org/#!about2/c46b

 

 

Lunch with Mitchell Scholarship Director on Monday, March 14

Lisa Gates / / Education, Fellowships, Graduate School Funding, UK

There are still spots open for students interested in learning more about the Mitchell Scholarship with director Serena Wilson. Up to twelve Mitchell Scholars are chosen annually for one academic year of postgraduate study in any discipline offered by institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland.  Candidates must be US citizens. Applicants are judged on three criteria:

  • scholarship,
  • leadership, and
  • a sustained commitment to community and public service.

To sign up for lunch on Monday (12:15-1:15) in the CTLR, see go/appt