The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs OCHA has a Centre for Humanitarian Data in The Hague, the Netherlands to help increase the use and impact of data in the humanitarian sector. The vision is to create a future where all people involved in a humanitarian emergency have access to the data they need, when and how they need it, to make responsible and informed Centre focuses on four areas data services, data policy, data literacy, and network engagement. The Centre’s data services work includes direct management of the Humanitarian Data Exchange HDX platform and the Humanitarian Exchange Language HXL data standard. The data literacy work focuses on improving the data skills of technical and non-technical humanitarians. For data policy, the Centre works with partners to develop institutional agreements for sharing data in crisis settings. Finally, the Centre works to further build and engage an active community in support of its mission and objectives through a number of events and communication activities. Data Fellows Programme The Centre will host its inaugural class of Fellows in The Hague in June and July 2018. Through this programme, Fellows will come together to design and deliver targeted projects that contribute to the overall goals of the Centre. The 2018 Fellows will focus on four areas where the Centre is seeking new perspectives, insights and partnerships including Data Science, Data Storytelling, Predictive Analytics, and User Experience Research. The Fellowship programme will be residential, with Fellows living and working in The Hague under the direction of the Data Fellows Programme Coordinator and with support from the entire Centre are seeking four Fellows for the 2018 class, one Fellow per focus area. Support for the first class of Fellows is being provided as part of the OCHA partnership with, inter alia, Education Above All Foundation that works to improve access to quality education for vulnerable and marginalized people in the developing world. Requirements Fellows who are self-motivated and can thrive in an international, multidisciplinary environment. The right candidate has the specific skills required for the focus area and has an overriding passion for data and humanitarian response. He or she should be able to work to short deadlines and enjoy collaborating and working as part of a team. We welcome candidates that challenge assumptions and bring in new perspectives. The Data Science Fellow should have an undergraduate degree with at least two year of relevant experience. Candidates currently enrolled in a graduate programme are encouraged to apply. The Data Storytelling, Predictive Analytics and User Experience Research Fellows should have an undergraduate degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience or a graduate degree with 3 years of relevant experience. Candidates with more experience are encouraged to apply. Official Link Deadline 31st March 2018

Each year, Rotary awards fully funded fellowships for dedicated leaders from around the world to study at one of our peace centers. Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Centers program develops the capacity of peace and development professionals to become effective catalysts for peace. The fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and internship and field-study expenses. Since the program began in 2002, the Rotary Peace Centers have trained more than 1,600 fellows who now work in over 140 countries. Many serve as leaders in governments; NGOs; education and research institutions; peacekeeping and law enforcement agencies; and international organizations like the United Nations and the World Bank. Our fellowships The Rotary Peace Fellowship is designed for leaders with work experience in peace and development. Our fellows are committed to community and international service and the pursuit of peace. Each year, The Rotary Foundation awards up to 50 fellowships for master’s degrees and up to 40 for certificate studies at premier universities. Choose the program that's right for you Master’s degree programs Accepted candidates study peace and development issues with research-informed teaching and a diverse student body. The programs last 15 to 24 months and include a two- to three-month field study, which participants design themselves. Professional development certificate program During the one-year blended learning program, experienced peace and development professionals with diverse backgrounds gain practical skills to promote peace within their communities and regions. Fellows complete field studies and design and carry out a social change initiative. This program is intended for working professionals. Fellows earn a post-graduate diploma upon completion of the program. Master's degreeprograms Professional development certificate program Application timeline The 2024-25 Rotary Peace Fellowship application is now closed. The 2025-26 Rotary Peace Fellowship application will be available online in February 2024. Our approach We see peace not as an abstract concept but as a living, dynamic expression of human development. Peacebuilding is a cornerstone of our mission as a humanitarian service organization and is one of Rotary's areas of focus — the channels of activity through which our members make their mark on the world. Our programs, grants and fellowships focus on creating environments where peace can be built and maintained. Rotary believes that if concerned citizens work together to create peace locally, lasting change can happen globally. Where Rotary Peace Center alumni work Support peace Rotary Peace Centers are possible through the generous support of donors. Help us create the next generation of peacebuilders with a gift to the Rotary Peace Centers. Other ways to support Advance peace and development around the world by promoting the Rotary Peace Fellowship program. District Designated Funds If you’re a Rotary member, your district can support the Rotary Peace Centers by allocating at least $25,000 annually in District Designated Funds.

FullyFunded Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program 2018-2019, USA. The Embassy of the United States of America in Armenia is pleased to announce the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program competition for 2018-2019 academic year. The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program awards grants to foreign scholars to conduct

TheGovernment of Canada is offering the Canada Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP) to interested applicants who has interest in undergoing a degree program at any Canadian Institution. This scholarship program is designed to build institutional capacities by training employed nationals from developing countries of La Francophonie.