International Work Experience and

Educational Opportunities for Northern Youth

offered by

Member Countries of the Arctic Council

Compiled by: The International Institute for Sustainable Development

Arctic Council Initiative on The Future of Children and Youth of the Arctic

September 2004

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................I

Work Experience Programs: National...........................................................................................1 CANADA ......................................................................................................................................2

CREES Summer Internship Program.........................................................................................2 Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade...........................................................3 Working Holiday Program – Sweden ........................................................................................7 Young Workers Exchange Program- Finland............................................................................8

DENMARK ...................................................................................................................................9 The Denmark-America Foundation Traineeships .....................................................................9 Royal Danish Embassy Internship Program............................................................................10

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ..............................................................................................11 Technical and Business Positions in Scandinavia ...................................................................11 Teaching English in Finland....................................................................................................12

Work Experience Programs: International.................................................................................13

Alaska Bird Observatory Internships.......................................................................................16 Alaska SeaLife Centre Internship Program.............................................................................17 CIMO’s Practical Training Programs.....................................................................................18 Circumpolar Arctic Young Leaders Program..........................................................................19 The Exchange Visitor (J Visa) Program..................................................................................20 InterUniversity Centre Canada Internship Program...............................................................18 Large Animal Research Station Internship..............................................................................19 Northern Studies Program, University of Alaska ....................................................................20 Taiga Rescue Network Internships ..........................................................................................21

Educational Opportunities in the Circumpolar Region: National Programs ..........................22 CANADA ....................................................................................................................................27

Canadian Institute for Nordic Studies Graduate Scholarship.................................................27 Canadian Institute for Nordic Studies Undergraduate Summer Bursaries .............................28 Canadian Northern Studies Trust Awards Program ...............................................................29 Canadian-Scandinavian Foundation Awards..........................................................................30 Circumpolar/Boreal Alberta Research Awards.......................................................................31 Foreign Government Awards Program ...................................................................................32 The Lorraine Allison Scholarship............................................................................................34 Northern Scientific Training Program Grants ........................................................................35

DENMARK .................................................................................................................................36 The Denmark-America Foundation Scholarships ...................................................................36

ICELAND....................................................................................................................................37 Icelandic-American Society Study Grants Program................................................................37

NORWAY....................................................................................................................................38 Barentsplus Program...............................................................................................................38 The Norway-America Association Scholarships......................................................................39

RUSSIA .......................................................................................................................................40 Barentsplus Program...............................................................................................................40 The New Visby Program – Higher Education and Research ..................................................41

SWEDEN.....................................................................................................................................43 The New Visby Program – Higher Education and Research ..................................................43 The Sweden-America Foundation............................................................................................45

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ..............................................................................................46 The American-Scandinavian Foundation Scholarships and Grants .......................................46 The Norway-America Association Scholarships......................................................................47

Educational Opportunities: International...................................................................................48

AINA Grants-in-Aid .................................................................................................................47 ARCUS Award for Arctic Research Excellence.......................................................................48 CIMO Scholarships for Young Researchers ............................................................................49 Circumpolar Arctic Social Science PhD Network ...................................................................50 CAES Network Exchange and Mobility Program....................................................................52 Danish Government Scholarships............................................................................................53 Icelandic Government Scholarships ........................................................................................54 InterUniversity Centre Canada Study Abroad Program .........................................................53 Nordic Association for Canadian Studies (NACS/ANEC) .......................................................54 Nordic Program for Mobility of University Students and Teachers (NORDPLUS)................55 NorFA Course Scholarships ....................................................................................................56 NorFA Mobility Scholarships ..................................................................................................57 The Norwegian Government Scholarship Pool .......................................................................58 Stefansson Fellowship..............................................................................................................59 Tahoe-Baikal Institute Annual Environmental Exchange........................................................60

ANNEX A: Other Programs of Interest ......................................................................................61 AFS International.....................................................................................................................62 International Association for Students of Economics and Commerce.....................................62 Bilateral Exchange Program ...................................................................................................63 Erasmus Program for Higher Education.................................................................................63 Europass-Training Program....................................................................................................64 International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience ................65 Leonardo da Vinci Program ....................................................................................................66 Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships ....................................................................67 Youth for Europe......................................................................................................................67

Introduction

This directory is designed for young northerners, between the ages of 18 and 30, who are originally from, or residents of, the circumpolar regions of one of the Arctic Council’s member countries: Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden and the United States. The directory provides information on international work placements and educational programs in these countries which support research and training on Arctic issues. The majority of the programs in this directory are in fact open to all nationals of circumpolar countries, not just northern residents. However, we believe that many of these programs are currently underutilized by northerners. We hope to encourage youth to seek out these opportunities which will not only enhance their academic and professional careers, but will also benefit their homelands and host countries. By increasing the mobility of youth within the circumpolar region, greater understanding of issues common to member countries of the Arctic Council, particularly in the area of sustainable development, can be realized. This document represents a preliminary survey of the opportunities available to northern youth as of September 2004; no doubt other work experience and educational opportunities exist. Much of this information was gathered through a comprehensive Internet search, often followed by direct contact with the identified organizations. Efforts have been made to ensure the authenticity of the directory’s content. However, the accuracy of the information is not guaranteed. Interested individuals are advised to contact the identified organizations directly for more information about the programs described.

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Work Experience Programs: National

The following programs are open exclusively to nationals of a particular Arctic Council member country. Each provides support for internships or work experience in another Arctic Council member country. Other, more broadly focused work experience programs for a nation’s youth have not been included (for example, the European Commission’s Erasmus and Leonardo da Vinci Programs and those of Rotary International).

Work Experience in the Arctic Region – National Programs 2

CANADA CREES Summer Internship Program Open to: Students at the University of Toronto interested in gaining work experience in Russia. The Centre for Russian and East European Studies (CREES) at the University of Toronto has sponsored summer internships since 1993. The aim of these grants is to provide graduate students with overseas life and work experience and an opportunity to improve their language skills. The summer internship program is open to students enrolled in CREES’s MA program and graduate students in affiliated departments at the University of Toronto. Placements are in the former Soviet Union with Canadian companies or multinationals, or with international media or non-governmental organizations in the region. Past placements have included work in banking, journalism, translation, advertising sales, business management, accounting, project coordination, marketing and teaching. Candidates should have strong interdisciplinary academic credentials, and either knowledge of a regional language or a willingness to take intensive language classes before and during the internship. Internships must be at least eight weeks long, and placements extending over all three summer months are preferred. Applicants are encouraged to take an active role in identifying potential employers and seeking out job opportunities. CREES will assist in this process based on past experience, networks of information and contacts throughout the region. The CREES grant may be used to fund travel, visas, health insurance, rent and a per diem overseas, while employers are expected to pay an average local salary or provide free accommodation in lieu of pay. Applications are invited from students with existing job offers and those who require assistance in finding a suitable placement. Eligibility: There are no citizenship restrictions. Please note that CREES gives first priority to CREES MA

students in their first year of study; second priority to graduate students in Russian and East European studies in other departments; and third priority to undergraduates in Russian and East European related studies.

Language Requirement(s): Either a knowledge of languages of the region, or a willingness to take intensive

language classes before and during the internship. Deadline for Application: February 15, 2005 For more information contact: Centre for Russian and East European Studies Summer Internship Program Munk Centre for International Studies University of Toronto 1 Devonshire Place Toronto, Ontario M5S 3K7 Tel: +1 (416) 946–8938 Fax: +1 (416) 946–8939 E-mail: robert.austin@utoronto.ca Web Site http://www.utoronto.ca/crees/sip.htm Sources: http://www.utoronto.ca/crees/index.htm and institutional contact.

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Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Youth International Internship Program Open to: Canadians interested in gaining international work experience. The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade’s (DFAIT) Youth International Internship Program (YIIP) provides young Canadians with their first paid international work experience that will further the objectives of Canada’s foreign policy, specifically the promotion of prosperity and employment, the promotion of peace and global security and the projection of Canadian values and culture abroad. YIIP is delivered in partnership with private sector and non-governmental sponsoring organizations. Interns are matched with Canadian businesses and organizations. During their work placement, interns receive on-going support from mentors. Each internship is preceded by an orientation session designed to meet the social and workplace requirements of the host countries and employers. Sponsoring organizations are responsible for providing on-going personal and professional support to interns abroad, and for assisting interns in applying skills acquired during the program to the current Canadian job market in order to secure long-term employment. Eligibility:

• citizens and permanent residents of Canada up to 30 years of age; • youth who are unemployed or under-employed, out-of-school and not enrolled in an educational

program; • youth with a genuine interest in permanently entering the work force and launching an international

career; • youth who would be participating for the first time in an internship of the Youth Employment

Strategy (YES); and • youth for whom this would be the first paid, career-related international experience.

Language Requirement(s): Varies with the individual placements. Deadline for Application: Varies with the individual organizations responsible for placing interns internationally. Eligible youth apply directly to the sponsoring organizations that have active projects in the Youth International Internship Program. To obtain a list of participating organizations with projects underway, please call 1–800–559–2888 from anywhere in Canada (944–2415 in the Ottawa-Hull area) for automated voice and fax back information, or visit http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/interns/. For more information, please contact: Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Youth International Internship Program (YIIP)(AGY) Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade 125 Sussex Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G2 Tel: +1 (613) 944–0109 / +1 (800) 559–2888 Fax: +1 (613) 995–7572 E-mail: yiip-psij@dfait-maeci.gc.ca Web Site: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/interns/ Some of the sponsoring organizations participating in this program include:

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A. Atlantic Council of Canada The Atlantic Council of Canada is dedicated to ensuring the continued importance of the trans-Atlantic relationship between Canada and Europe in the areas of culture, economy and security. Central to this relationship is a common interest in collective security, manifest for the past 50 years in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Young professionals work on issues such as: global peace and security; country-specific foreign and defence policies; social, economic and democratic development; and, international trade. Past placements have been with the NATO Information Office in Moscow and the Moscow Carnegie Centre. For more information, please contact: Atlantic Council of Canada 6 Hoskin Avenue (Trinity College) Toronto, Ontario M5S 1H8 Tel: +1 (416) 979–1875 Fax: +1 (416) 979–0825 E-mail: internships@atlantic-council.ca Web Site: http://www.atlantic-council.ca/ B. Association of Universities and Colleges Canada The Association of Universities and Colleges Canada (AUCC) administers placements targeted toward youth with an educational background in international marketing, public relations, publications, the promotion of Canadian education services, etc. The program will further certain aspects of Canada's foreign policy objectives, specifically the promotion of prosperity and employment and the projection of Canadian values and interest around the world. Past placements have included:

• Åarhus University, Åarhus, Denmark • Centre for International Mobility (CIMO), Helsinki, Finland • Communications Assistant, University of the Arctic, Rovaniemi, Finland

Applicants must be graduates of an AUCC member institution. For more information, please contact: Program Officer Association of Universities and Colleges Canada 350 Albert Street, Suite 600 Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1B1

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Tel: +1 (613) 563–1236 Fax: +1 (613) 563–9745 E-mail: jgingras@aucc.ca Web Site: http://www.aucc.ca/ C. The Centre for Russian and East European Studies The Centre for Russian and East European Studies (CREES) at the University of Toronto offers internships to assist its work with non-governmental organizations in the countries of East-Central Europe or the former Soviet Union (FSU). Interns may be offered work in program development and management, or provide administrative support to the day-to-day operations of the host organization. Through the internship, young Canadians have an opportunity to improve their language skills, gain valuable work experience and contacts, and test their knowledge and ability to adapt to a new cultural, economic and political environment. For more information, please contact: Centre for Russian and East European Studies Munk Centre for International Studies University of Toronto 1 Devonshire Place Toronto, Ontario M5S 3K7 Tel: +1 (416) 946–8942 Fax: +1 (416) 946–8939 E-mail: robert.austin@utoronto.ca Web Site: http://www.utoronto.ca/crees/index.htm D. International Institute for Sustainable Development The goal of the International Institute for Sustainable Development’s Young Canadian Leaders for a Sustainable Future program is to provide young people with the substantive knowledge, communications skills, resources and practical experience necessary to develop international sustainable development policies and become effective agents of change. This program gives young Canadian leaders the skills and opportunities to shape their world. Past placement locations include:

• University of the Arctic; • Centre for International Climate and Environmental Research (CICERO), Norway

For more information, please contact: YCLSF Program Manager International Institute for Sustainable Development 161 Portage Ave. East, 6th Floor Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0Y4 Tel: +1 (204) 958–7700 Fax: +1 (204) 958–7710 E-mail: intern-info@iisd.ca Web Site: http://www.iisd.org/

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F. InterUniversity Centre Canada The InterUniversity Centre Canada (IUCC) coordinates internships with various firms and NGOs in the Russian Federation for out-of-school youth in all fields of specialization of interest to these organizations. Many of the interns recruited by IUCC have a background in business, agriculture, law, engineering, environmental studies, energy, and science and technology. Interns dedicate a portion of their time to intensive Russian language training while in their host country. For more information, please contact: InterUniversity Centre Canada 123- 295 Water St. Guelph, Ontario N1G 2X5 E-mail: info@interuniversity.com Web Site: http://www.interuniversity.com G. University of Calgary – Gorbachev Foundation Joint Trust Fund The University of Calgary – Gorbachev Foundation Joint Trust Fund (UCGF) was established in March 1993 by the University of Calgary and the Moscow-based Gorbachev Foundation. Its mandate is to encourage projects between Canadian and Russian institutions that will contribute to the reform process in Russia. During the period of 1999–2000, the UCGF sponsored an internship that enabled a young Canadian to provide support to the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada’s office in Moscow. The office supports the Canadian Embassy in answering Russian students’ requests about studying in Canada and works to attract Russian students to Canadian institutes. For more information, please contact: Manager International Centre University of Calgary BI 570 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 Tel: +1 (403) 220–8484 Fax: +1 (403) 289–0171 E-mail: ucgf@ucalgary.ca Web Site: http://www.ucalgary.ca/UofC/departments/IC/development/ Source: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/interns/

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Working Holiday Program – Sweden Open to: Canadians interested in working in Sweden. The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade supports the Working Holiday Program, which enables young Canadians (students and non-students) to travel, live and work in a variety of countries, including Sweden. Participants are able to work for a period of up to 12 months, and employment is not limited to one employer, place or field. Work permits must be issued by the Swedish Embassy in Ottawa, or a Swedish Consulate elsewhere in Canada. Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements, and must join a group insurance plan or take out individual insurance if they are not already covered by an appropriate international insurance plan. Eligibility: Applicants must be 18 to 30 years of age and possess a valid Canadian passport. Language Requirement(s): Adequate knowledge of Swedish or English. Deadline for Application: Applications must be submitted in person at least six weeks before the intended date of arrival in Sweden. For more information, please contact: Working Holiday Program Embassy of Sweden Mercury Court 377 Dalhousie Street Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9N8 Tel: +1 (613) 241–8553 Fax: +1 (613) 241–2277 E-mail: info@sweden-suede-can.org Web Site: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/123go/sweden-en.asp Sources: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/123go/sweden-en.asp and institutional contact.

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Young Workers Exchange Program- Finland

Open To: Canadians interested in working in Finland.

This program is designed for young Canadians workers in the fields of information technology, forestry, agriculture and horticulture, northern studies, business, teaching English and French as a foreign language, hospitality and tourism, international trade, architecture and design, environment and sustainable development, as well as social sciences and the humanities. Participants may work in Finland for up to 18 months, however, they must return to Canada afterwards unless they receive special authorization to remain in Finland.

Remuneration will be offered based on the going rate in Finland according to the specific region and type of employment. Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and for travel costs.

Eligibility: Applicants must • be over 18 years of age; • have full-time attendance at an AUCC member institution, institute of technology or equivalent

education institution and have completed at least one year at an AUCC member institution, have graduated from an AUCC member institution within the last two years.

Language requirement(s): Have a working knowledge of English, Finnish, Swedish or German.

(A certificate from a language teacher is required if English or Finnish is not your first language.) Deadline for Application: Applications are accepted throughout the year. For more information, please contact: AUCC 600-350 Albert Street Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1B12 Tel: (613) 563-3961 ext. 274 Fax: (613) 563-975 E-mail: ttimonen@aucc.caWeb Site: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/123go/ywep_finland-en.asp Source: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/123go/ywep_finland-en.asp

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DENMARK The Denmark-America Foundation Traineeships Open to: Danish youth interested in working in the United States of America. The Denmark-America Foundation, in collaboration with the Danish Fulbright Commission, works to promote mutual understanding between Denmark and the U.S. through educational and cultural exchange. In practice, this entails awarding scholarships, administrating a trainee program and providing counselling about university studies in the U.S. Through the foundation’s traineeships, students and youth with vocational training from Denmark can gain work experience in the United States. Eligibility: Please contact the Denmark-America Foundation. Language Requirement(s): Please contact the Denmark-America Foundation. Deadline for Application: Please contact the Denmark-America Foundation. For more information, please contact: Denmark-American Foundation Traineeships Fiolstræde 24, 3.sal 1171 Copenhagen, K Tel: +45 3312-8223 E-mail: daf-fulb@daf-fulb.dk Web Site: http://www.daf-fulb.dk/ Source: http://www.daf-fulb.dk/

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Royal Danish Embassy Internship Program Open to: Danish youth interested in working in Canada. The Royal Danish Embassy in Ottawa, Canada, offers an internship program for youth who have either completed a Bachelor’s degree or are in the process of completing their education. Some students may be able to receive credit towards their degree upon completion of their placement. The most suitable applicants are accepted based on the Embassy’s needs, although individuals with a background in political science, law, culture and trade are preferred. Internships are unpaid and six months in duration. Advertisements for these positions are typically posted at Danish post-secondary institutions during February and August. Eligibility: Applicants must be Danish citizens. Language Requirements: Fluency in Danish and English; ability to speak French is an asset. Deadline for Application: Applications are received on a continuous basis. For more information, please contact: Royal Danish Embassy Internship Program 47 Clarence Street, Suite 450 Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9K1 Canada Tel: +1 (613) 562–1811 Fax: +1 (613) 562–1812 E-mail: ottamb@um.dk Web Site: http://www.danish-embassy-canada.com/about_us/internship2.htm Source: Institutional contact, www.danish-embassy-canada.com/about_us/internship2.htm

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Technical and Business Positions in Scandinavia Open to: American youth interested in working in Scandinavia (primarily Finland and Sweden). The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers an annual training program to American students in certain academic fields, namely chemistry, business, and mechanical, electrical, chemical and civil engineering. Students gain international work experience, earn an income, live in a community abroad and learn about the people and their culture. Placements are primarily in Finland and Sweden and typically are for eight to 12 weeks in the summer. Some positions last up to six months, ending in the fall or winter. Trainees work a 40-hour week and are paid directly by the firm in the local currency. Wages are sufficient to meet living expenses during the period of training. In Finland, the ASF’s cooperating office arranges housing for trainees. In Denmark, Norway and Sweden, trainees received assistance from the ASF, the host trainer or a cooperating office. Trainees are responsible for covering the cost of their rent and travel expenses to and from the assignment, including round-trip airfare. Prior to undertaking a training assignment, trainees are required to take out health and accident insurance through the ASF’s group plan for program participants. Eligibility: Applicant should

• be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; • be a minimum age of 21; • be a junior, senior or graduate student majoring in the field in which training is sought. At least three

years of study in the academic major should be completed by the time training begins. A minimum G.P.A. of 2.5 or C+ is required; and

• have some prior related work experience for most positions. Language Requirement(s): English will be the working language. Knowledge of the local language is not required, but preparatory study is strongly encouraged for the personal benefit of the trainee. Deadline for Application: January 1. An application fee is charged. For more information, please contact: The American-Scandinavian Foundation, Exchange Division 58 Park Avenue New York, New York 10016 Tel: +1 (212) 879–9779 Fax: +1 (212) 249–3444 E-mail: training@amscan.orgWeb Site: http://www.amscan.org/training.html Source: http://www.amscan.org/training.html

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Teaching English in Finland Open to: American youth interested in working in Finland. The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers a reciprocal training program in Finland for teachers of English as a foreign language. Teachers are placed at a variety of age levels in Finnish public schools, institutes and private firms. Placements range from three months to a whole academic year (August to May). Participants receive approximately $800-$1000 per month. Housing is arranged for teachers, who are responsible for their rent payments (approximately $250 to $300 per month per month in 2003). Trainees are expected to fund their own travel costs and arrangements to and from the assignment, including round-trip airfare. Prior to undertaking a training assignment, the trainee is required to take out health and accident insurance through the ASF’s group plan for the program participants. Eligibility: An applicant

• must be 21 years of age or older. • must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; • should be a U.S. student finishing junior or senior year of college, in graduate school or a recent

graduate (within two years of graduation) majoring in: education, teaching English as a foreign language, English literature, education or a related field;

• Minimum G.P.A. of 2.5; • should preferably have some related work experience

Language Requirement(s):

• English must be the applicants mother language; and • no knowledge of Finnish is expected.

Deadline for Application: March 1. An application fee is payable at time of application. For more information, please contact: The American-Scandinavian Foundation, Exchange Division 58 Park Avenue New York, New York 10016 Tel: +1 (212) 879–9779 Fax: +1 (212) 249–3444 E-mail: training@amscan.org Web Site: http://www.amscan.org/training.html Source: http://www.amscan.org/training.html

Work Experience Programs: International

The following programs enable youth between the ages of 18 and 30 to enhance their work related experience by completing an international internship or traineeship within the circumpolar region. The programs identified are open to youth from nations within the circumpolar region interested in gaining work experience in another Arctic Council member country. The international programs included are either specifically for youth from the circumpolar region or involve work related to Arctic issues. Other programs that are more broadly focused but may also enable to youth to gain work experience in the circumpolar region have been excluded. Examples of this type of program include the opportunities provided by the International Association for Students of Economics and Commerce and the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience

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Alaska Bird Observatory Internships Open to: All youth in the circumpolar region interested in working in Alaska, U.S. The Alaska Bird Observatory is a not-for-profit corporation which seeks to advance the appreciation, understanding and conservation of birds and their habitat through research and education. Founded in 1991, the Alaska Bird Observatory specializes in long-term studies of migrant and resident birds of interior Alaska. The Alaska Bird Observatory offers several internship opportunities in Fairbanks and other interior Alaska locations. These include:

• Research Internships, in which interns are asked to commit to a five-days-per-week schedule and are provided with a small stipend which varies according to whether the interns are placed in Fairbanks or in the field, and if they require housing or camping gear. Field internships including banding, census taking and nest-searching.

• Conservation Internships, in which interns provide assistance with several Alaska Bird Observatory research programs in interior Alaska, gaining skills in mist netting, bird banding and census taking. Interns also assist with the Alaska Bird Observatory’s environmental education program at the Alaska Bird Camp and with bird-banding presentations. The position lasts from three to five months, with a stipend of US$500 per month plus some assistance with travel costs to Fairbanks.

• Bird-banding Internships at the Denali Institute Bird Migration Station from mid-July to mid-September. These positions are based at Camp Denali in Denali National Park. Some banding experience is preferred, as well as good bird identification skills and the ability to work long hours and live in close quarters. Interns are provided with food and lodging but no living stipend. Interns might be eligible for a travel stipend

Eligibility: Anyone with a strong work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills, a demonstrated interest in

ornithology and who is in good health. Language Requirement(s): Must be able to speak English. Deadline for Applications: Applications are due at the beginning of April and internships begin at the end of May. For more information, please contact: Alaska Bird Observatory P.O. Box 80505 Fairbanks, Alaska 99708-0505 United States of America Tel: +1 (907) 451-7059 Fax: +1 (907) 452-6410 E-mail: aswingley@alaskabird.orgWeb Site: http://www.alaskabird.org/ABOInternships.html Sources: U.S. Department of State for the Arctic Council. “Opportunities in Arctic Studies and Professional Development.” June 2000; and http://www.alaskabird.org/ABOInternships.html.

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Alaska SeaLife Centre Internship Program Open to: All youth in the circumpolar region interested in working in Alaska, U.S. The Alaska SeaLife Centre is dedicated to understanding and maintaining the marine ecosystem of Alaska through research, rehabilitation and publication. The centre currently sponsors an internship program for college students and recent graduates who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in a world-class marine research rehabilitation and public education facility. Internships are for a minimum of eight weeks. Individuals with a background in environmental education, teaching, biology, marine research, veterinary science, marine biology, animal husbandry, etc. are encouraged to apply. No compensation is provided to interns. Eligibility: Unrestricted; applicants must have appropriate visas. Language Requirement(s): None. Deadline for Application: Varies. For more information, please contact: Volunteer/Internship Coordinator Alaska SeaLife Centre P.O. Box 1329 Seward, Alaska 99664 United States of America Tel: +1 907.224.6307 (907) 224–6343 / +1 (800) 224–255, ext. 343 Fax: +1 (907) 224–6320 Email: theresa_zabala@alaskasealife.org Web Site: http://www.alaskasealife.org/site/about_aslc/opportunities Sources: U.S. Department of State for the Arctic Council. “Opportunities in Arctic Studies and Professional Development.” June 2000: http://www.alaskasealife.org/site/about_aslc/opportunities; and institutional contact.

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CIMO’s Practical Training Programs Open to: All youth in the circumpolar region interested in working in Finland. The Centre for International Mobility (CIMO) arranges training placements throughout Finland for full-time students or recent graduates from a variety of countries. Placements are in the areas of:

• agriculture and horticulture; • forestry; • the service sector (hotels, restaurants and tourism); • information technology and technical fields; • business and administrative studies; • cultural sector (museums, libraries etc.); and • language teaching.

Training programs can vary in length from one month to a maximum of 18 months. Most trainees work in Finland during the summer period of June to August. Some winter placements are also available. The trainees are paid approximately €720-€2000 per month and normally have to pay tax on their income. (There are some exceptions to the tax regulations depending on the trainee’s home country, and the length of time they spend in Finland.) Trainees have to pay for their accommodation and food, as well as travel costs, and must have current health and accident insurance. CIMO can help find accommodations, usually a student flat. Eligibility: Applicants should

• be over 18 years of age; • have completed at least one year at a university or another institution of higher education; • have graduated not more than two years ago by the time training commences; • have a positive attitude towards serious work.

Language Requirement(s): Able to speak English, Swedish or Finnish moderately well. Deadline for Application: February 15 of each year for short-term (summer) placements and throughout the

year for placements of six months or more in duration. Applications are normally only accepted through CIMO’s partner organizations in each country.

For more information, please contact: Centre for International Mobility Practical Training Program P.O. Box 343 FIN-00531 Helsinki Finland Tel: +358 (9) 7747–7067 / +358 (9) 7747–7033 Fax: +358 (9) 7747–7064 E-mail: cimoinfo@cimo.fi Web Site: http://finland.cimo.fi/ Sources: http://finland.cimo.fi/ and institutional contact.

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Circumpolar Arctic Young Leaders Program Open to: Citizens of Arctic Council member countries; Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, the Russian Federation, Sweden and the United States of America. The International Institute for Sustainable Development, in cooperation with the Arctic Council through the Future of Children and Youth of the Arctic, conducted a pilot internship program in 2000 with four youth from northern Canada. The project was funded by Human Resources Skills Development Canada through the Youth Employment Strategy and provided graduates between the ages of 21 and 30 from diverse backgrounds, with international work experience and training. In 2001-2002, IISD, in cooperation with Future of Children and Youth of the Arctic, sent another four northern Canadian youth abroad for six months. This time the interns were placed in other circumpolar countries. In 2002, with support from the Centre for International Mobility, the program was expanded to include youth from Finland and Russia. We are currently working on expanding the program to include young people from all circumpolar countries.

The goal of the program is to enhance awareness of sustainable development issues affecting the North among young future northern leaders and help them to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to address sustainable development issues in their communities. The purpose of the program is to provide northern youth with the opportunity to gain practical work experience so that they can develop leadership and communication skills and broaden their understanding of global issues relating to sustainable development issues in the circumpolar north. The program also helps strengthen linkages among Arctic Council countries.

Eligibility: Applicants must be • citizens or permanent residents of Arctic Council member countries; • in the case of Canada, Russia and the USA, interns must be from the region defined by the country as

the North; • 30 years of age and under. (Exceptions to this guideline may be authorized by a member country); • university degree or college diploma • educational level and skills required vary depending on the work assignment

Language Requirement(s): All internships are in English Deadline for Application: October 25, 2004 or until all positions have been filled. For more information, please contact: Project Manager International Institute for Sustainable Development 161 Portage Ave. East, 6th Floor Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0Y4 Canada Tel: +1 (204) 958–7700 Fax: +1 (204) 958–7710 E-mail: intern-info@iisd.ca Web Site: http://www.iisd.org/interns/arctic/ Sources: www.iisd.org and institutional contact

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The Exchange Visitor (J Visa) Program Open to: Scandinavian youth interested in gaining training in the United States. Scandinavians are able to train in the United States and receive income through the American- Scandinavian Foundation’s U.S. Government designated Exchange Visitor (J visa) Program. The program provides trainees with a unique opportunity to grow professionally and personally through immersion in American business and community life. Under American Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) sponsorship, a trainee may remain in the U.S. for up to 18 months of training, after which s/he must return home. Participants are responsible for identifying training assignments with an American firm related to their education and professional background. Each position should provide the trainee with sufficient income to meeting their living expenses while in the U.S. Trainees are responsible for the costs of round-trip air travel and accident and illness insurance through ASF’s group policy. ASF provides visa sponsorship in most occupational fields common to the U.S. and Scandinavia. These fields include business and finance, engineering and computer science, law, horticulture and agriculture. ASF is not able to assist in medical fields or in fields requiring U.S. professional pre-certification or licensing. Eligibility:

• Scandinavians over the age of 21 (Danish applicants must be between the ages of 21 and 30); • either young professionals who have completed their formal education and have two years of related

work experience in Scandinavia or Europe; or • students who are currently enrolled in a college and university in Scandinavia and need to undertake

an internship related to their major to meet degree requirements; and • individuals motivated to succeed in their training and committed to contributing their talents and

skills to the U.S. host trainer’s operations. Language Requirement(s): Fluent in English at the level required for the position. Deadline for Application: Applications must be made through the ASF’s cooperating offices in the applicant’s home country. Application procedures vary by country. The application process generally takes six to eight weeks. Most of ASF’s cooperating offices (except AF-utland and CIMO) require an application fee. ASF’s Cooperating Offices are (please note that ASF’s Cooperating Offices do not provide help in locating training positions): The Denmark-America Foundation Fiolstræde 24, 3.sal DK-1171 Copenhagen K Denmark

Tel: +45 (3) 312–8223 Fax: +45 (3) 332–5323 E-mail: daf-fulb@daf-fulb.dk Web Site: www.daf-fulb.dk/

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The Norway-America Association Rådhusgatan 23B 0255 Oslo Norway

Tel: +47 2335–7160 Fax: +47 2335–7175 E-mail: namerika@online.no Web Site: www.noram.no/

Centre for International Mobility PL 343 005 31 Helsinki Finland

Tel: +358 (9) 7747–7033 Fax: +358 (9) 7747–7064 E-mail: cimoinfo@cimo.fi Web Site: www.cimo.fi/

The Icelandic-American Society P.O. Box 370 121 Reykjavík Iceland

Tel: +354 (5) 626–100 Fax: +354 (5) 626–905 E-mail: stjorn@iceam.is Web Site: http://www.iceam.is/

Swedish Young Professionals: International Employment Office Box 293 S-503 10 Borås Sweden

Tel: +46 (33) 173–905 Fax: +46 (33) 173–790 E-mail: kaisa.kryget@lano.amv.se

Swedish Students: The Sweden-America Foundation Box 5280 102 46 Stockholm Sweden

Tel: +46 (8) 611–4611 Fax: +46 (8) 611–4004 E-mail: info@sweamfo.se Web Site: www.sweamfo.se/

For more information, please contact: The American-Scandinavian Foundation, Exchange Division 58 Park Avenue New York, New York 10016 Tel: +1 (212) 879–9779 Fax: +1 (212) 249–3444 E-mail: trainscan@amscan.org Web Site: http://www.amscan.org/training.htm Source: http://www.amscan.org/training.htm

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InterUniversity Centre Canada Internship Program Open to: All youth in the circumpolar region interested in working in Russia. InterUniversity Centre Canada (IUCC) enables youth who have completed university or college to undertake an internship program in Russia and other parts of the former Soviet Union. Their program combines the IUCC’s Russian language and culture program with a chance to gain valuable work experience through a placement with a company or non-governmental organization. The cost of participating in this program is US$200 for individuals participating in IUCC’s regular programs. The cost of a three-month intensive language training course through IUCC is approximately US$2,000, not including meals and transportation. Depending on the applicant’s ability in the Russian language and the needs of potential employers, participants may either begin their internship right away or undertake language training and begin their placement in a subsequent semester. Internships can vary in length from three months to one year, and can be located anywhere in Russia. The IUCC assists program participants in finding employment following their internships. The following internship options are available through IUCC: Volunteer Internships – These internships are strictly voluntary in nature, with the intern covering the total cost of transport to Russia and language training. They are designed to allow the intern to gain valuable work experience while studying in one of IUCC’s regular programs. Internships are generally for three months but may last longer. Due to the economic climate in the former Soviet Union and the wages that regular employees make, most IUCC interns work as volunteers. Subsidized Internship – This category of internship is possible due to a financial contribution from the employer or another source of funding. Ranging up to one year in length, a stipend is provided by the employer to offset some of the costs incurred by the intern. This stipend may be in the form of a cash payment, or an “in-kind” contribution, such as free or subsidized accommodations. Self-Arranged Internships – Interns can arrange their own placements and financial arrangements with an employer. In this situation, IUCC assists with the administrative aspects of arranging travel to Russia and any language training. These internships do not have an internship program fee associated with them. Eligibility: Participant in one of the IUCC’s educational programs. Language Requirement(s): Ability to speak Russian. Deadline for Application: Varies. For more information, please contact: InterUniversity Centre Canada Internship Program E-mail: info@interuniversity.com Web Site: http://www.interuniversity.com Source: http://www.interuniversity.com

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Large Animal Research Station Internship Open to: All youth in the circumpolar region interested in working in Alaska, U.S. The Institute of Arctic Biology offers a limited number of internship opportunities each year at its Large Animal Research Station. The internship provides the successful applicant with hands-on experience in the daily handling and care of captive northern ungulates—musk oxen, caribou and reindeer. In addition, each intern is assigned a specific research project under the supervision of a University of Alaska Department of Biology and Wildlife faculty member or research associate. Individuals with a background in biology and ecology are encouraged to apply. Interns are provided with room and board, and positions take place during the summer for three or more months. Eligibility: Interested individuals from any country. Language Requirement(s): Must be able to speak English. Deadline for Application: Applications are accepted year round, but should be in by late November for

priority consideration. Note: There will be no formal internship program in 2005. Interested individuals can connect the institute to find out about other potential opportunities.

For more information, please contact: Institute of Arctic Biology Large Animal Research Station University of Alaska Fairbanks P.O. Box 757000 Fairbanks, Alaska 99775 United States of America Tel: +1 (907) 474–7945 E-mail: fulars@uaf.edu Web Site: http://www.uaf.edu/lars Sources: http://www.uaf.edu/lars/intern_program.html and institutional contact.

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Northern Studies Program, University of Alaska Open to: Students interested in undertaking a research internship in Alaska, U.S. The Northern Studies Program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks focuses on the circumpolar north with a special emphasis on Alaska and environmental issues. The program is primarily academic, but the department is willing to accept interns for specific projects. Graduate students interested in undertaking research as part of a Master’s degree in Northern Studies are encouraged to apply. Students interested in working on specific research projects while completing a few courses are also accepted. Applicants should contact the department for information on developing projects. The duration of internships varies, and no compensation is provided. Eligibility: Open to individuals who have a Bachelor’s degree and a strong interest in northern issues. Language Requirement(s): Applicants must have acceptable TOEFL scores. Deadline for Application: Applications are accepted on a continual basis. For more information, please contact: Director of Northern Studies Northern Studies Program University of Alaska, Fairbanks Fairbanks, Alaska 99775 United States of America Tel: +1 (907) 474–5266 Fax: +1 (907) 457–1978 E-mail: kleinfel@alaska.net Web Site: http://www.uaf.edu/northern Sources: U.S. Department of State for the Arctic Council. “Opportunities in Arctic Studies and Professional Development.” June 2000; and www.uaf.edu/northrn/apply.html

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Taiga Rescue Network Internships Open to: Individuals from all circumpolar countries interested in working in Sweden. The Taiga Rescue Network is a not-for-profit organization whose main purpose is to support local struggles and strengthen cooperation between individuals, NGOs and indigenous peoples and nations. The organization works for the protection, restoration and sustainable use of the boreal forests by means that ensure the integrity of natural processes and dynamics. One intern at a time is accepted by the Taiga Rescue Network at its International Coordination Centre in Jokkmokk, northern Sweden. The activities undertaken by interns depend upon their individual skills and the duration of their stay. These responsibilities can range from doing independent research on a specific topic or undertaking journalistic tasks, to office management activities and working on the network’s web site. Interns are provided with free accommodations in return for their assistance. Eligibility: Applicants should

• be committed individuals with energy, ideas and flexibility; • make a commitment to stay for at least three months; and • willing to do office work

Language Requirement(s): Good working knowledge of English. Deadline for Application: Varies. A questionnaire to be completed and returned to the Taiga Rescue

Network can be found on their web site. For more information, please contact: Taiga Rescue Network Internships International Coordination Centre Box 116 96223 Jokkmokk Sweden Tel: +46 (9) 711-7039 Fax: +46 (9) 711-2057 E-mail: info@taigarescue.org Web Site: http://www.taigarescue.org/ Source: http://www.taigarescue.org/

Educational Opportunities in the

Circumpolar Region: National Programs

The following educational opportunities are open exclusively to nationals of a particular Arctic Council member country. Each of the identified programs offers special scholarships, grants, fellowships or bursaries that enable youth from a particular nation to undertake research in another circumpolar country. Many of these opportunities are for individuals undertaking graduate level studies. Bilateral and other educational exchange opportunities that enable students to undertake a portion of their academic studies in another Arctic Council member country have not been included. As well, special courses with an Arctic focus open to students from across the circumpolar region have also been excluded. Information about these types of opportunities may be found through local post-secondary educational institutions.

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CANADA Canadian Institute for Nordic Studies Graduate Scholarship Open to: Canadian graduate students interested in undertaking research in a Nordic country. The Canadian Institute for Nordic Studies (CINS) was established in 1987 to promote multidisciplinary academic and cultural interest in the Nordic countries of Denmark (including the Faeroe Islands and Greenland), Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The mandate of the Institute is national and it undertakes its work in cooperation with the Association for the Advancement of Scandinavian Studies in Canada. One Graduate Scholarship is usually offered by the CINS each year to an individual undertaking graduate research, or other study with a graduate degree objective, at a Nordic or Canadian post-secondary institution. The CDN$3,500 award may be applied to any recognized institution granting earned degrees at the post-baccalaureate level in the applicant’s field of study and located in one of the Nordic countries: Denmark (including the Faeroe Islands and Greenland), Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Scholarships are granted for any academic area, including but not limited to, the fine arts, humanities and the natural, physical, applied and social sciences. Applications will be evaluated on the quality of the proposed program, the qualifications of the applicant to complete the program, and the potential of the program to further multidisciplinary academic and cultural links with the Nordic countries. Eligibility: Candidates must

• be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant; • have completed a Bachelor’s degree from a Canadian university or college with high scholastic

achievement; • provide evidence in writing of acceptance of the proposed study/research from the proposed Nordic

post-secondary institution; • be in residency at the Nordic destination for a minimum of six months; • provide a written report to CINS no later than six months after completing the proposed program of

study; and • give a public lecture or seminar at an appropriate Canadian venue within 12 months of completing

the proposed program of study. The contribution of CINS should be recognized. Language Requirement(s): No specific language training is required Deadline for Application: February 15 of each year. For more information or to submit an application, please contact: Canadian Institute for Nordic Studies c/o Division of Germanic Languages, Literatures and Linguistics 200 Arts Building, University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E6. Tel: +1 (780) 492–3271 Fax: +1 (780) 492–2715 E-mail: cins@ualberta.ca Web Site: http://www.ualberta.ca/~cins/scholarships/scholarship.html Sources: http://www.ualberta.ca/~cins/CINS.html and institutional contact.

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Canadian Institute for Nordic Studies Undergraduate Summer Bursaries Open to: Canadian undergraduate students interested in furthering their language training through study in a

Nordic country. The Canadian Institute for Nordic Studies (CINS) was established in 1987 to promote multidisciplinary academic and cultural interest in the Nordic countries of Denmark (including the Faeroe Islands and Greenland), Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The mandate of the Institute is national and it undertakes its work in cooperation with the Association for the Advancement of Scandinavian Studies in Canada. CINS awards up to three travel bursaries to undergraduate students in any year, each with a value of CDN$750. The awards are tenable at any recognized summer program offering language and/or culture courses in a Scandinavian language in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden. Eligibility: Applicants

• must be Canadian citizens and landed immigrants; • enrolled in an undergrad language course in Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian or Swedish at a

Canadian university of college.

Language Requirement(s): Applicants must have two years of undergraduate language training in Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian or Swedish at a Canadian university or college.

Deadline for Application: February 15 of each year, applicants will be notified by April 1 as to their success For more information, please contact: Chair CINS Undergraduate Summer Bursaries Canadian Institute for Nordic Studies c/o Department of Modern Languages and Comparative Studies University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E6 Tel: +1 (780) 487-5755 Fax: +1 (780) 492-9106 E-mail: richard.dalquen@ualberta.ca Web Site: http://www.ualberta.ca/~cins/scholarships/summer_bursaries.html Sources: http://www.ualberta.ca/~cins/CINS.html and institutional contact.

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Canadian Northern Studies Trust Awards Program Open to: Canadian students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a Canadian university. The Canadian Northern Studies Trust (CNST) was established in 1982 as the scholarship arm of the Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies, to reflect the major thrust of the association’s efforts to advance knowledge and understanding of Canada’s North. The purpose of the CNST is to develop a cadre of scholars and scientists with northern experience and at the same time enhance the educational opportunities available for northern residents. The CNST works closely with other agencies, institutions and donors concerned with education and scientific activity in the north. The following are some examples of the many different scholarships CNST offers. CNST Scholarship: For doctoral students pursuing northern research and fieldwork. Studentships: For students enrolled at the masters and the doctoral level, whose research relates to northern geography, preferably programs involving northern themes and fieldwork. Research Support Opportunity in Arctic Environmental Studies: The Meteorological Service of Canada sponsors a unique research support opportunity by providing accommodation, facilities, and services at the High Arctic Weather Station (HAWS) at Eureka on Ellesmere Island, to students at the masters or doctoral level. Preference is given to environmental research proposals in the physical or biological sciences. Eligibility: Please contact the CNST Awards Program Language Requirement: Please contact the CNST Awards Program Deadline for Application: January 31, 2005 For more information, please contact: CNST Awards Program 17 York Street, Suite 405 Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9J6 Tel: (613) 562-0515 Fax: (613) 562-0533 Email: acuns@cyberus.caWeb Site: http://www.acuns.ca/En/acunsEnMain.htm Sources: http://www.acuns.ca/En/acunsEnMain.htm

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Canadian-Scandinavian Foundation Awards Open to: Canadians interested in studying and doing research in Iceland, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. The Canadian-Scandinavian Foundation was established in 1950 with the express purpose of providing assistance to young Canadians of university age planning to do studies or research in one of the Nordic countries of Iceland, Denmark, Finland, Norway or Sweden. Through this assistance, the Foundation hopes that young Canadians and Canada will benefit from Nordic experiences in fields such as public policy and planning, technology and engineering, resource management, as well as the scientific world at large. Longer Term Study Grants: These are study grants valued between CAN$1 000.00 and CAN$2 000.00; set up in order to help defray travel expenses incurred during a longer study/research visit to Scandinavian destinations (e.g. one semester or more). Thus, the successful candidate must have additional means at her/his disposal for carrying out the intended study/research enterprise. Shorter Term Study Grants: These are study grants valued at CAN$500.00 each; set up in order to help defray travel expenses incurred during a shorter study/research visit to Scandinavian destinations (e.g. a summer language course). Thus, the successful candidate must have additional means at her/his disposal for carrying out the intended study/research enterprise. Eligibility: Please contact the Canadian-Scandinavian Foundation Language Requirement(s): Please contact the Canadian-Scandinavian Foundation Deadline for Application: March 15, 2005 For more information, please contact: Canadian-Scandinavian Foundation CP 5150, succ. Maison de la Poste Montreal, QC H3B 4B5 E-mail: studygrants@canada-scandinavia.ca Web Site: http://www.canada-scandinavia.ca Sources: http://www.canada-scandinavia.ca/ and Jean-Marc Hachey. The Canadian Guide to Working and Living Overseas. Third Edition. Ottawa: Intercultural Systems. 1998.

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Circumpolar/Boreal Alberta Research Awards Open to: Canadian students from Alberta, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories or Nunavut interested in undertaking research in the circumpolar north. The Canadian Circumpolar Institute, funded by the Government of Alberta, awards grants to graduate and senior undergraduate students and faculty of a college or university in Alberta, and to residents of Alberta, Yukon or the northern Territories. The purpose of the awards is to provide seed money that can be used to initiate field research in or about the circumpolar north (any area of the world north of the southern limit of the boreal forest). These grants-in-aid support basic or applied research in any discipline provided it relates to the circumpolar north. The grants may be used to fund field expenses for the researcher, but cannot be used for equipment or for salaries for the grantee. Applicants can apply for only one two-year Circumpolar/Boreal Arctic Alberta Research Award per project, which are tenable effective April 1 of the granting year. The amount received by award recipients varies but does not exceed CDN$8,000; the average amount awarded is CDN$4,000. Eligibility: Graduate and senior undergraduate students and faculty at a college or university in Alberta, and residents of Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Language Requirement(s): None. Deadline for Application: Mid-October of each year. For more information, please contact: Circumpolar/Boreal Alberta Research Award Canadian Circumpolar Institute University of Alberta 8820-112 Street, Room 302 Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1 Tel: +1 (780) 492–4999 Fax: +1 (780) 492–1153 E-mail: elaine.malone@ualberta.ca Web Site: http://www.ualberta.ca/~ccinst/GRANTS/index.html Source: http://www.ualberta.ca/~ccinst/polar.html#Grants

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Foreign Government Awards Program Open to: Canadian graduate students interested in undertaking studies in Finland or Russia. The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade offers awards to assist Canadian students in furthering their studies or conducting research at the master's, doctoral or post-doctoral level in Finland or Russia. Graduate students (and those completing their first degree and intending to do graduate studies) are eligible to apply for a scholarship to cover airfare, tuition and living expenses for 10 months, to study or do research abroad in any discipline. Applicants from the fine arts, music, architecture and film are required to submit specific documentation in addition to those requested in the basic application form. Eligibility: Applicants must

• be Canadian citizens; and • for most countries, applicants must have completed a first degree or, for post-doctoral fellowships, a

PhD by the beginning of the tenure of the award. Language Requirement(s): Candidates are required to have a sound working knowledge of the relevant

language of instruction. Deadline for Application: January 21, 2005 for the Sept 2005 undergraduate academic year or the Dec 2005 post-graduate academic year. For more information, please contact: Foreign Government Awards Program International Council for Canadian Studies 75 Albert Street, S-908 Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5E7 Tel: +1 (613) 789–7828 Fax: +1 (613) 789–7830 E-mail: general@iccs-ciec.ca Web Site: http://www.scholarships-bourses-ca.org/pages/FGAout/1_fga_Intro-en.html Source: http://www.iccs-ciec.ca

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The Jennifer Robinson Memorial Scholarship Open to: Canadian graduate students interested in undertaking Arctic research. The Jennifer Robinson Memorial Scholarship is offered by the Arctic Institute of North America based at the University of Calgary. The scholarship is currently valued at CDN$5,000, and is awarded to a graduate student in northern biology who best exemplifies the qualities of scholarship that the late Jennifer Robinson brought to her studies at the Institute’s Kluane Lake Research Station. The scholarship committee looks for evidence of northern relevance and a commitment to field-oriented research. Eligibility: Must be a graduate student in northern biology. Language Requirement(s): None. Deadline for Application: The deadline for applications is January 7, and the selection committee will notify the winning applicant in February. For more information, please contact: Executive Director Arctic Institute of North America The University of Calgary 2500 University Drive N.W. Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 Tel: +1 (403) 220–7515 Fax: +1 (403) 282–4609 E-mail: rgoodwin@ucalgary.ca Web Site: http://www.ucalgary.ca/aina/education/scholarships_Robinson.html Source: http://www.ucalgary.ca/aina/education/scholarships_Robinson.html

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The Lorraine Allison Scholarship Open to: Canadian graduate students interested in undertaking research in the Arctic. Offered by the Arctic Institute of North America, based at the University of Calgary, the Lorraine Allison Scholarship is open to any student enrolled at a Canadian university in a graduate studies program related to northern issues. The application accepted will best demonstrate academic excellence, a commitment to northern research and a desire for research results to be beneficial to northerners, especially Native northerners. Candidates in biological science fields will be preferred, but social science topics will also be considered. The current annual value of the scholarship is CDN$2,000. The scholarship is for one year with a possibility of renewal following receipt of a satisfactory progress report and re-application. Scholars from the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut are encouraged to apply. Eligibility: Any graduate student enrolled in a Canadian university in a program of study related to northern issues. Language Requirement(s): None. Deadline for Application: The deadline for applications is January 7, and the selection committee will notify the winning applicant in February. For more information, please contact: Executive Director Arctic Institute of North America The University of Calgary 2500 University Drive N.W. Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 Tel: +1 (403) 220–7515 Fax: +1 (403) 282–4609 E-mail: rgoodwin@ucalgary.ca Web Site: http://www.ucalgary.ca/aina/education/scholarships_Allison.html Source: http://www.ucalgary.ca/aina/scholar/scholar.html

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Northern Scientific Training Program Grants Open to: Canadian students who want practical fieldwork experience in the northern parts of Denmark (Greenland), Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Russia and the United States (Alaska). Established in 1961, the Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) seeks to encourage Canadian universities to train young scientists interested in specializing in some aspect of northern studies and in gaining northern experience. The primary geographic area of focus is Canada, north of the discontinuous permafrost zone; however, an extension to the terms of reference in 1994 allows for research applications in circumpolar (international) areas. The Northern Scientific Training Program supports research in any field of inquiry. NSTP grants will help pay for transportation, freight costs and living expenses for time in the field. Limited costs for interpreters are also covered. Grants are for one year in duration, beginning April 1. Students can apply for only one NSTP grant per year, and a maximum of two grants can be received per project. Eligibility: Eligible applicants must be

• Canadian citizens or permanent residents enrolled in a Canadian university; and • either a graduate student or a senior undergraduate student entering their final year and intending to

undertake an honour’s thesis based on northern research that will be continued in subsequent graduate study.

Language Requirement(s): None. Deadline for Application: The Northern Scientific Training Program is based on a fiscal year commencing April 1 and ending March 31. For more information, please contact: Chair, Northern Studies Group Arctic Institute of North America The University of Calgary 2500 University Drive N.W. Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 Tel: +1 (403) 220-4046 Fax: +1 (403) 282-4609 E-mail: wbarr@ucalgary.ca Web Site: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/nstp/nstpb_e.html Sources: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/nstp/nstpb_e.html and institutional contact.

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DENMARK The Denmark-America Foundation Scholarships Open to: Danish graduate students who want to study in the United States. The Denmark-America Foundation, in collaboration with the Danish Fulbright Commission, seeks to promote mutual understanding between Denmark and the U.S. through educational and cultural exchange. In practice this entails awarding scholarships, administrating a trainee program, and providing counselling about university studies in the U.S. The Denmark-America Foundation and The Fulbright Commission offer scholarships for graduate studies and research in the U.S. for Danes. The secretariat of the Denmark-America Foundation/Fulbright Commission also offers very extensive student counselling on university level studies in the U.S. Eligibility: Please contact the Denmark-America Foundation. Language Requirement(s): Please contact the Denmark-America Foundation. Deadline for Application: Please contact the Denmark-America Foundation. For more information, please contact: Denmark-America Foundation Scholarships Fiolstræde 24, 3.sal 1171 Copenhagen, K Tel: +45 (3) 312–8223 Fax: +45 (3) 332–5323 E-mail: daf-fulb@daf-fulb.dk Web Site: http://www.daf-fulb.dk/ Source: http://www.daf-fulb.dk/

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ICELAND Icelandic-American Society Study Grants Program Open to: Icelandic students interested in undertaking studies in the United States. The Icelandic-American Society offers study grants for Icelandic students to travel to the U.S. Eligibility: Please contact the Icelandic-American Society. Language Requirement(s): Please contact the Icelandic-American Society. Deadline for Application: Please contact the Icelandic-American Society. For more information, please contact: Icelandic-American Society Raudararstigur 25 150 Reykjavik Tel: +354 (5) 626–100 Fax: +354 (5) 626–905 E-mail: stjorn@iceam.is Web Site: http://www.iceam.is/ Source: http://www.iceam.is/

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NORWAY Barentsplus Program Open to: Norwegian students who want to undertake studies in Russia. Through the Barentsplus Program, several opportunities are available to youth in Norway. The program seeks to:

• increase understanding among the people of the Barents region; • improve knowledge of Norwegian and Russian languages; and • promote the intercultural dimension of education.

One of the activities of this program is student exchanges and student grants for “free movers.” Eligibility: Please contact the Barentsplus Program. Language Requirement(s): Please contact the Barentsplus Program. Deadline for Application: Please contact the Barentsplus Program. For more information, please contact: Barentsplus Program Finnmark College Barentspluskontoret Mona Johnson Follumsv. 31 9509 Alta Norway Tel: + 47 78 45 05 00 Fax: + 47 78 43 44 38 E-mail: mona.johnson@hifm.no Web Site: http://www.barentsplus.org/ Source: http://www.barentsplus.org/

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The Norway-America Association Scholarships Open to: Norwegian students interested in undertaking studies in the United States and American students interested in undertaking studies in Norway. The Norway-America Association aims to strengthen the bonds between Norway and the United States by encouraging and stimulating cultural and practical cooperation. Since 1919, the association has offered a wide variety of scholarship opportunities to Norwegians (NOK 3 million in scholarships each year). The majority of the scholarships are awarded to Norwegians to carry out research or study in the United States at the graduate or undergraduate level. Americans can also apply for scholarships to carry out research in Norway in cooperation with Norwegian institutes. Scholarships for Norwegian Students

• Undergraduate study program: This program is for Norwegian students interested in studying at the undergraduate level in the United States.

• Graduate study and research stipend: The Norway-America Association offers stipends to

Norwegian citizens for graduate study and research in the U.S. Graduate students who have completed 4 or more years of higher education in the United States are not eligible to apply.

• Additional scholarships available for Norwegian citizens

Eligibility: Please contact the Norway-American Association Language Requirement(s): Please contact the Norway-American Association. Deadline for Application: Please contact the Norway-American Association. For more information, please contact: The Norway-America Association Rådhusgaten 23 B 0158 Oslo Norway Tel: +47 23 35 71 60 Fax: +47 23 35 75 75 E-mail: info@noram.no Web Site: http://www.noram.no/index_am.html Source: http://www.noram.no/index_am.html

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RUSSIA Barentsplus Program Open to: Russian students interested in undertaking studies in Norway. Through the Barentsplus Program, several opportunities are available to youth in Russia. The program seeks to:

• increase understanding among the people of the Barents region; • improve knowledge of Norwegian and Russian languages; and • promote the intercultural dimension of education.

One of the activities of this program is student exchanges and student grants for “free movers.” Eligibility: Please contact the Barentsplus Program. Language Requirement(s): Please contact the Barentsplus Program. Deadline for Application: Please contact the Barentsplus Program. For more information, please contact: Barentsplus Program Finnmark College Barentspluskontoret Mona Johnson Follumsv. 31 9509 Alta Norway Tel: + 47 78 45 05 00 Fax: + 47 78 43 44 38 E-mail: mona.johnson@hifm.no Web Site: http://www.barentsplus.org/ Source: http://www.barentsplus.org/

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The New Visby Program – Higher Education and Research Open to: Russian youth who want to undertake an academic internship in Sweden. The Swedish Institute’s New Visby Program seeks:

• to contribute to the promotion of the economic and political reform process; • to strengthen cooperation and links between the countries of the Baltic area, Belarus and Ukraine

in the field of education; and • to further cultural understanding of the countries involved.

The primary focus of this program is the establishment of networks between Swedish universities and institutions and/or universities in the Baltic countries, and funding projects undertaken by these networks. In addition to these activities, the New Visby Program also provides support for student cooperation and exchange between Sweden and one or more of the Baltic countries, which includes northwest Russia (the city of St. Petersburg and the provinces of Leningrad, Pskov, Novgorod, Archangelsk, Murmansk and Kaliningrad, and the Republic of Karelia). While funding for this program is provided by the Swedish Institute, students are to arrange placements directly with the university of their choice. The Swedish Institute does not handle placements. In principle, the program encompasses studies and research in all subject areas. Applications that include educational and research undertakings in cooperation with trade and industry, public administration and the culture and media sectors are given priority. Scholarship amounts vary. The following types of support for youth may be applied for: 1. Individual Scholarships: Individual scholarships are intended for studies and research at the Master’s, PhD or post-doc level at universities in Sweden. Scholarships are available for study/research periods from one month to one academic year. Scholarships may be granted for practical work that constitutes part of a student’s studies. Application is made directly to the Swedish Institute. Applicants must have established contact with the institution (or equivalent) that he/she wishes to have as the base for scholarship-financed studies and shall also have obtained a letter of acceptance prior to applying for a scholarship. The scholarships are granted at an amount calculated to cover the cost of travel to and from the country of study plus board and lodging during the study period. Foreign students already studying in Sweden are eligible to apply provided that they are not permanent residents, nor holders of a Swedish work permit and they may not have been living in Sweden for more than two years when the scholarship is due to begin.

2. Short-term Visits: Short-term visits apply to lectures or other kinds of active participation in education or scholarly conferences. No other support for conference participation is offered, nor is support provided for arranging conferences. Scholarships for short-term visits concern visits of one to two weeks and take the form of grants for travel, board and lodging.

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Eligibility: Individual students must be accepted by their host institution for studies or research prior to applying. Language Requirement(s): Ability to speak English. Deadline for Application: Deadline for studies in the autumn term is March1; October 1 is the deadline for spring term applications. For more information, please contact: The New Visby Program The Swedish Institute Hamngatan 27 / Kungsträdgården P.O. Box 7434 10391 Stockholm Sweden Tel: +46 (8) 789-2000 Fax: +46 (8) 20 72 48 E-mail: visby@si.se Web Site: http://www.si.se/e_visby/nyheter.cs?dirid=8569&dirid=1237 Sources: http://www.si.se/E_FirstPage.cs?dirid=1445 and institutional contact.

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SWEDEN The New Visby Program – Higher Education and Research Open to: Swedish youth who want to undertake an academic internship in Russia. The Swedish Institute’s New Visby Program seeks:

• to contribute to the promotion of the economic and political reform process; • to strengthen cooperation and links between the countries of the Baltic area, Belarus and Ukraine in

the field of education; and • to further cultural understanding of the countries involved.

The primary focus on this program is the establishment of networks between Swedish universities and institutions and/or universities in the Baltic countries, and funding projects undertaken by these networks. In addition to these activities, the New Visby Program also provides support for student cooperation and exchange between Sweden and one or more of the Baltic countries, which includes north-west Russia (the city of St Petersburg and the provinces of Leningrad, Pskov, Novgorod, Archangelsk, Murmansk and Kaliningrad, and the Republic of Karelia). While funding for this program is provided by the Swedish Institute, students are to arrange placements directly with the university of their choice. The Swedish Institute does not handle placements. In principle, the program encompasses studies and research in all subject areas. Applications that include educational and research undertakings in cooperation with trade and industry, public administration and the culture and media sectors are given priority. Scholarship amounts vary. The following types of support for youth may be applied for: 1. Individual Scholarships: Individual scholarships are intended for studies and research at universities in Russia. Scholarships are available for study/research periods from one month to one academic year. Scholarships may be granted for practical work that constitutes part of a student’s studies. Application is made directly to the Swedish Institute. Applicants must have established contact with the institution (or equivalent) that he/she wishes to have as the base for scholarship-financed studies and shall also have obtained a letter of acceptance prior to applying for a scholarship. The scholarships are granted at an amount calculated to cover the cost of travel to and from the country of study plus board and lodging during the study period. 2. Short-term Visits: Short-term visits apply to research, lectures or other kinds of active participation in education or scholarly conferences. No other support for conference participation is offered, nor is support provided for arranging conferences. Scholarships for short-term visits concern visits of one to two weeks and take the form of grants for travel, board and lodging. Eligibility: Individual students must be accepted by their host institution for studies or research prior to applying. Language Requirement(s): Ability to speak English. Deadline for Application: Deadline for studies in the autumn term is March 1; October 1 is the deadline for spring term applications.

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For more information, please contact: The New Visby Program The Swedish Institute Hamngatan 27 / Kungsträdgården P.O. Box 7434 10391 Stockholm Tel: +46 (8) 789-2000 Fax: +46 (8) 20 72 48 E-mail: visby@si.se Web Site: http://www.si.se/E_FirstPage.cs?dirid=1445 Sources: http://www.si.se/E_FirstPage.cs?dirid=1445 and institutional contact.

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The Sweden-America Foundation Open to: Swedish youth interested in undertaking research and graduate studies in the United States and Canada. The Sweden-America Foundation is a private, not-for-profit organization established in 1919 at the initiative of a group of prominent scientists, business leaders and shapers of public opinion. Since 1952, Canada has also been involved with the foundation’s activities. The objective of the foundation is to work for the development of a relationship between Sweden, the United States and Canada by promoting the exchange of scientific, cultural and practical experiences. A particular focus of the foundation is providing fellowships to young men and women for research and graduate level studies in the United States and Canada. Eligibility: Please contact the Sweden-America Foundation. Language Requirement(s): Please contact the Sweden-America Foundation. Deadline for Application: September for studies beginning July 2005. For more information, please contact: The Swedish-American Foundation Box 5280 SE- 102 46 Stockholm Sweden Tel: +46 (8) 611–4644 Fax: +46 (8) 611–4004 E-mail: info@sweamfo.se Web Site: http://www.sweamfo.se/ Source: http://www.sweamfo.se/

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA The American-Scandinavian Foundation Scholarships and Grants Open to: American graduate students interested in undertaking research in one of the Scandinavian countries. The American-Scandinavian Foundation was founded in 1910 and is a publicly supported, not-for-profit organization that carries an extensive program of fellowships, grants, trainee placements, publishing, membership offerings and cultural activities. The objective of the foundation is to promote international understanding through educational and cultural exchange between the United States and Scandinavian countries. AFS offers a variety of scholarships for graduate students interested in furthering their education in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden. Applicants should have a well-defined field of study or a research project that makes a stay in Scandinavia essential. The amount of these awards varies. The duration of the scholarships varies but do not exceed one academic year. Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Language Requirement(s): Some proficiency in the language of the host country (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden) is required. Deadline for Application: November. For more information, please contact: The American-Scandinavian Foundation 15 East 65th Street New York, New York 10021 Tel: +1 (212) 879–9779 Fax: +1 (212) 249–3444 E-mail: grants@amscan.org Web Site: http://www.amscan.org/ Source: http://www.amscan.org/award.htm

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The Norway-America Association Scholarships Open to: Norwegian students interested in undertaking studies in the United States and American students interested in undertaking studies in Norway. The Norway-America Association aims to strengthen the bonds between Norway and the United States by encouraging and stimulating cultural and practical cooperation. Since 1919, the association has offered a wide variety of scholarship opportunities to Norwegians, NOK 3 million in scholarships each year. The majority of the scholarships are awarded to Norwegians to carry out research or study in the United States at the graduate or undergraduate level. Americans can also apply for scholarships to carry out research in Norway in cooperation with Norwegian institutes. Scholarships for US citizens

• The Norwegian Marshall Fund: The purpose of the Fund is to provide financial support for Americans invited to come to Norway to conduct post-graduate study or research in areas of mutual importance to Norway and the United States.

• The Norwegian Thanksgiving Fund: awarded each year to one American graduate student for study

in Norway in the following fields: fisheries, geology, glaciology, astronomy, social medicine and Norwegian culture.

• The John Dana Archbold Fellowship: Fellowships are offered to Americans and Norwegians for a

year of graduate, postdoctoral, or professional study and research. Americans travel to Norway in even-numbered years (2002, 2004…) and Norwegians to the United States in odd-numbered years (2001, 2003…). The primary purpose of the program is to increase understanding between scholars from the two countries

Eligibility: Please contact the Norway-American Association Language Requirement(s): Please contact the Norway-American Association. Deadline for Application: Please contact the Norway-American Association. For more information, please contact: The Norway-America Association Rådhusgaten 23 B 0158 Oslo Norway Tel: +47 23 35 71 60 Fax: +47 23 35 75 75 E-mail: info@noram.no Web Site: http://www.noram.no/index_am.html Source: http://www.noram.no/index_am.html

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Educational Opportunities: International

Through the following programs, member countries of the Arctic Council invite youth from other circumpolar nations to undertake research and academic studies within their country. The programs identified offer special scholarships, grants, fellowships or bursaries that are specifically for young researchers in the circumpolar region or which have an Arctic focus. Many of these opportunities are for individuals undertaking graduate level studies. Bilateral and other educational exchange opportunities which enable students to undertake a portion of their academic studies in another Arctic Council member country have not been included. As well, special courses with an Arctic focus open to students from across the circumpolar region have also been excluded. Information about these types of opportunities can be found through local post-secondary educational institutions.

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AINA Grants-in-Aid Open to: Young researchers and graduate students interested in undertaking research in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions of North America, including Greenland. The University of Alaska and the University of Calgary administer the Arctic Institute of North America Grant-in-Aid program. A bi-national committee awards grants of CDN$1,000 to young investigators, especially graduate students, who want to undertake research in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions of North America, including Greenland. Funding can be used for travel, supplies, equipment and services, but not for salary or wages. Although there is no limitation on the area of investigation, applications that focus on the natural sciences and social sciences in the North, including anthropology and economics, are encouraged. Projects can entail field, library or office-intensive investigations. Eligibility: Open to young investigators, especially graduate students, regardless of nationality. Language Requirement(s): None. Deadline for Application: Proposals should be postmarked by February 1. Notification will occur by April 1. For more information, please contact: AINA Grants-in-Aid Institute of Arctic Biology University of Alaska, Fairbanks P.O. Box 757000 Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-7000 United States of America Tel: +1 (907) 474–7338 Fax: +1 (907) 474–6967 E-mail: ffehf@uaf.edu Web Site: http://www.ucalgary.ca/aina/scholar/scholar.html Source: http://www.ucalgary.ca/aina/scholar/scholar.html

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ARCUS Award for Arctic Research Excellence Open to: Undergraduate and graduate students from the circumpolar region undertaking research related to the Arctic. The Arctic Research Consortium of the United States annually offers the ARCUS Award for Arctic Research Excellence to up to four papers written by students in the following categories are awarded: social science, physical sciences, life sciences and interdisciplinary sciences. The papers are judged by scientists from around the world. Papers that emphasize local and traditional knowledge are strongly encouraged. Each winner receives a US$500 honorarium and travel paid to the Arctic Forum in Washington, D.C., to present his/her paper. Eligibility: Contestants must

• be registered undergraduate or graduate students of any nationality; • be the primary or sole author of the paper and a major contributor to the research; • winners from previous years are not eligible.

Language Requirement(s): Papers must be submitted in English. Deadline for Application: Please check ARCUS’s web site for exact contest dates, official rules and entry forms. Please Note: The program will be on hiatus for 2004-2005 in order to seek additional grant funding and sponsorship to sustain the ARCUS Award for Arctic Research Excellence on a long term basis. For more information, please contact: ARCUS Award for Arctic Research Excellence Arctic Research Consortium of the United States 3535 College Road, Suite #101 Fairbanks, Alaska 99709-3710 United States of America Tel: +1 (907) 474–1600 Fax: +1 (907) 474–1604 E-mail: janet@arcus.org Web Site: http://www.arcus.org/award/index.html Sources: http://www.arcus.org/ and institutional contact.

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CIMO Scholarships for Young Researchers Open to: Young researchers interested in undertaking research work in Finland. The Centre for International Mobility (CIMO) grants scholarships for young researchers to attend Finnish universities. Applicants should either completed a Master’s degree or be post-doctoral fellows. The objective is to encourage academic mobility to Finland and promote international cooperation in research and teaching. The program is open to young researchers from all countries. Some emphasis, however, is placed on the nationals of Russia, the Baltic States and Eastern and Central European countries. The staff of the Finnish receiving university department applies to CIMO for the grant. The scholarship recipient should not be older than 35. The scholarship period is for three to 12 months. Grant recipients received a monthly allowance of €725-€1000 in 2004. The scholarship is intended to cover living expenses in Finland for a single person. The exact amount varies according to the academic qualifications of the recipient and the support given by the receiving department. No additional allowance for housing is paid. Expenses due to international travel to and from Finland are not covered by CIMO. Eligibility: Applicants should be younger than 35 years of age. Language Requirement(s): Please contact the Centre for International Mobility. Deadline for Application: Applications should be submitted at least three months before the intended scholarship period. For more information, please contact: Centre for International Mobility Scholarships for Young Researchers P.O. Box 343 00531 Helsinki Finland Tel: +358 (9) 7747-7067 / +358 (9) 7747-7033 E-mail: cimoinfo@cimo.fi Web Site: http://finland.cimo.fi/ Source: http://finland.cimo.fi/

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Circumpolar Arctic Social Science PhD Network Open to: PhD students working in the area of Arctic social science. The Circumpolar Arctic Social Science PhD Network (CASS) addresses the limited number of students working in the area of Arctic social science, and the difficulties of arranging specific PhD programs within universities and even countries. The network focuses on the cultural, political and economic basis for community development, and the resources required for local community-based ways of life. Universities in this network include:

• Roskilde University • Université Laval, Canada • McGill University, Canada • University of Alberta, Canada • University of Northern British Columbia, Canada • Dartmouth College, U.S. • University of New Hampshire, U.S. • University of Alaska, Fairbanks, U.S. • University of Tromsö, Norway • Arctic Centre, University of Lapland, Finland • University of Reykjavik, Iceland • Ilisimatusarfik, University of Greenland, Greenland • University of Faroe Islands, Faroe Islands • Kola Science Centre, Russia

One of the primary goals of the network is for PhD students to meet one or two times a year for two weeks. These events are hosted consecutively by the participating universities, and take place in communities in the Arctic. The arranging university develops as specific program of activities during these two weeks that emphasizes topics characteristic for that specific university and region, including visits to important centres, agencies, etc. In addition to the specific program, PhD students present papers based on their projects and engage in structured discussions regarding the content and progress of the projects. Eligibility: PhD student working in the area of Arctic social sciences. Language Requirement(s): As the working language of the network is English, participants must have English language skills. Deadline for Application: Applications should be submitted in late April or early May for courses held in August or September or in the early spring of the following year. For more information, please contact: Circumpolar Arctic Social Science PhD Network North Atlantic Regional Studies Department of Geography and International Development Studies Roskilde University P.O. Box 260 4000 Roskilde Denmark Tel: +45 (46) 742–137 Fax: +45 (46) 743–031

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E-mail: rasmus@ruc.dk Web Site: http://www.geo.ruc.dk/NORS/PHDnet.htmSources: http://www.geo.ruc.dk/NORS/PHDnet.htm and institutional contact.

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CAES Network Exchange and Mobility Program Open to: PhD students interested in interdisciplinary research related to Arctic environmental studies. The Circumpolar PhD Network in Environmental Studies (CAES) was established in 1998. The Network involves PhD students and post-doctoral scientists and acts as an institution for research education in the circumpolar northern countries. The purpose of the network is to foster interdisciplinary research and partnership between young researchers who are engaged in natural, cultural and socio-economic aspects of Arctic environmental studies. The primary activity of the Network is the conducting of a series of interdisciplinary research education courses covering topics related to the Arctic environment, such as reindeer herding, climate change and forestry. Courses are held in various regions of northern circumpolar countries, and compliment the CAES electronic network, research workshops and mobility program. The Exchange and Mobility program for PhD students and post-docs aims to support students’ visits to other Nordic and northwest Russian research institutions in order to extend contacts established during other activities sponsored by CAES. Support through the Mobility program is primarily given to students who have previously participated in CAES courses or workshops. Exceptionally, the Exchange and Mobility program also supports participation in workshops and courses organized by the CAES Network. Eligibility: Priority is given to PhD students, while other motivated graduate students and post-doctoral fellows may be accepted as well. Language Requirement(s): Applicants must be fluent in English. Deadline for Application: CAES courses are announced yearly in December or January on the CAES web site and via Arctic media. Mobility grants are announced in connection to the courses. For more information, please contact: CAES, Coordinator Arctic Centre University of Lapland P.O. Box 122 FIN-96100 Rovaniemi Finland Tel: +358 (16) 341–2791 Fax: +358 (16) 341–2777 E-mail: psoppela@urova.fi

CAES, Major Coordinator Circumpolar PhD Network in Environmental Studies Luleå University of Technology 97187 Luleå Sweden Tel: +46 (70) 836–9913 Fax: +46 (9) 209–1030 E-mail: ekru@sb.luth.se

Web Site: http://caesnetwork.project.luth.se Sources: http://www.urova.fi/ and institutional contact.

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Danish Government Scholarships Open to: Youth from Finland, Iceland and Russia interested in undertaking studies or research in Denmark. Through Cirius, the Danish Centre for International Cooperation and Mobility in Education and Training, the Danish Government offers a series of scholarships for youth from Finland, Iceland and Russia. These scholarships are intended to enable advanced students, graduates and specialists to undertake studies or research at a Danish university or similar institution of higher learning. The scholarships are not intended to support a full course of study, meaning that an academic degree or diploma cannot be obtained during the tenure of the awards. Two types of scholarships are offered. The first is tenable during the academic year and is open to individuals from Finland, Iceland and Russia. The number of scholarships offered to nationals from each of these countries varies. In 2001, Danish Government Scholarships provided free tuition as well as a monthly allowance of DKK 4,450 to DKK 5,000. Scholarships for longer than three months also cover the cost of health insurance. Scholarship holders are unable to enter into paid employment in Denmark during the period of their awards. The second type of scholarship, for participation in three-week summer courses in the Danish language, is open only to individuals from Russia. This scholarship also provides free tuition plus a monthly allowance. Eligibility: Applicants must be nominated by their own authorities, with the final decision on the award is made by Cirius. Russian applicants should contact the Ministry of General and Professional Education of the Russian Federation or the Russian Academy of Sciences for further information. Applicants must be able to arrange an appropriate program of study in Denmark prior to receiving their scholarships. Language Requirement(s): Although Danish is the usual language of instruction at institutions of higher education in Denmark, an increasing number of courses are being taught in English and other languages. Language requirements for individual courses can be obtained through Danish educational institutions. Deadline for Application: Varies, usually either October or November for the following academic year. For more information, please contact: Cirius Vandkunsten 3 DK-1467 Copenhagen K Denmark Tel: +45 (3) 395-7000 Fax: +45 (3) 395-7001 E-mail: Cirius@CiriusMail.dk Web Site: http://www.ciriusonline.dk/eng/ Source: http://www.ciriusonline.dk/eng/

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Icelandic Government Scholarships Open to: Students from circumpolar countries interested in studying Icelandic language, literature and history at the University of Iceland. The Icelandic Ministry of Education, Science and Culture annually awards a number of scholarships to foreign students for study of the Icelandic language, literature and history at the University of Iceland in Reykjavík. The scholarships cover registration fees, room and board and a monthly allowance. In addition, recipients receive a special pass which entitle them to free admission to concerts of the National Symphony Orchestra. All applications must have been evaluated and forwarded to the Icelandic Ministry of Education, Science and Culture through the home country scholarship authorities. Scholorship authorities are allowed to nominate two to three candidates. Eligibility: Applicants must be under the age of 35. Language Requirement(s): First semester is conducted in English to give students time to learn Icelandic. Second semester is in Icelandic. Deadline for Application: Applications are due in April for the September start of the academic year. For more information, please contact: Ministry of Education, Science and Culture Sölvhólsgata 4, 150 Reykjavík Iceland Tel: + 354 – 545 9500 Fax: + 354 – 562 3068 E-mail: postur@mrn.stjr.is Web Site: http://eng.menntamalaraduneyti.is/selected-links/nr/2460 Source: http://eng.menntamalaraduneyti.is/selected-links/nr/2460

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InterUniversity Centre Canada Study Abroad Program Open to: Individuals interested in gaining language training and other educational experiences in Russia. InterUniversity Centre Canada (IUCC) has offered study abroad and other educational experiences in Russia since 1992. IUCC offers a variety of programs in St. Petersburg and Moscow, as well as specific courses related to environmental studies. They also offer programs that combine language training with internships. The cost of these programs varies with the nature of the individual activities involved. A three-month intensive language training course, for instance, costs approximately US$2,000, not including meals and transportation. Similar fees are charged for month long field courses. Eligibility: Open to individuals from all countries. Language Requirement(s): Varies. Deadline for Application: Varies. For more information, please contact: InterUniversity Centre Canada Study Abroad Program E-mail: info@interuniversity.com Web Site: http://www.interuniversity.com/index.htm Source: http://www.interuniversity.com/index.htm

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Nordic Association for Canadian Studies (NACS/ANEC) Open to: Students enrolled in a graduate program in Canadian studies at a Nordic university. The Nordic Association for Canadian Studies / L’Association Nordique d’Etudes Canadiennes (NACS/ANEC) has been active for almost twenty years. NACS/ANEC was founded 1 May 1984 at the University of Aarhus and has become a well-established association in the academic world. The aim of the association is to promote Canadian studies in the five Nordic Countries: Denmark (including Greenland), Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The NACS/ANEC awards 3 student travel scholarships each year to graduate students studying Canadian Studies at a Nordic university so that they may travel to Canada to conduct research. The scholarship is 1200Euro to be used for travel and living costs while in Canada. Three quarters of the scholarship is paid in advance. The final installment is paid after submitting a research report to NACS/ANEC after the completion and acceptance of the graduate thesis. Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a Master’s degree in Canadian Studies at a Nordic University. Language Requirement(s): Applications must be written in English. Deadline for Application: Applications for 2005 are due November 30, 2004 For more information, please contact: NACS Secretariat Department of English, University of Aarhus, DK-8000 Aarhus C. Denmark Email: engrt@hum.au.dk Web Site: http://www.hum.au.dk/nacs/ Source: http://www.hum.au.dk/nacs/

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Nordic Program for Mobility of University Students and Teachers (NORDPLUS) Open to: Nordic students interested in studying a university in another Nordic country. NORDPLUS is the Nordic Council/ Nordic Council of Ministers’ program to advance interrelationships between universities and institutions of higher education in the Nordic countries. Launched in 1988, NORDPLUS has the following specific goals:

• to promote wide-ranging and intensive cooperation between the universities of the Nordic countries with a view to establishing a Nordic educational community;

• to increase substantially the number of university students carrying out an integrated and fully-recognized periods of study in another Nordic country; and

• to encourage the increased mobility of university teaching staff, thereby improving the quality of the education and training provided by the universities.

The instruments of the program are:

• student mobility grants, awarded to full-time students as a supplement to national study grants for a period of study at another Nordic university of up to one full academic year;

• academic staff mobility grants, awarded for a maximum of four months; and • joint intensive study courses and grants awarded to staff and students participating in such programs.

A further feature of the NORDPLUS program is that its grants are awarded only where the exchanging institutions have entered into a cooperation agreement. Eligibility: Please contact NORDPLUS. Language Requirement(s): Please contact NORDPLUS. Deadline for Application: Please contact NORDPLUS. For more information, please contact: NORDPLUS Centre for International University Cooperation P.O. Box 7800 N-5020 Bergen Norway Tel: +47 55 54 67 00 Fax: +47 55 54 67 20 E-mail: siu@siu.no Web Site: http://siu.no/vev.nsf/info/NordplusEn-9ED26 Source: http://siu.no/vev.nsf/info/NordplusEn-9ED26

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NorFA Course Scholarships Open to: PhD students and post-doctoral fellows within the Nordic countries. The purpose of the NorFA Course Scholarships is to give PhD students and post-doctoral fellows in one Nordic country the opportunity to participate in research training courses given in another Nordic country. This process serves to strengthen the quality of the recipient’s education while enriching the course itself through the participation of more Nordic participants. As many research training courses are unique in the Nordic region, it can be particularly important for some research students to attend courses not available in their home countries. Application for a course scholarship may be made by any PhD student and post-doctoral fellow enrolled at a Nordic university. Course organizers can also apply for NorFA course scholarships on behalf of individuals from other Nordic countries or from the adjacent areas (the Baltic States and north-western Russia). Funding for Nordic participants in national research training courses requires that the course be held full-time for a relatively short period of time. The course should be at least a week in duration and last no more than a month. Courses held a few hours a week over an entire term are not eligible. Scholarships only cover actual travel and living expenses, to a maximum of NOK 2500 per week for living expenses, NOK 500 for each extra day in an additional week, and to a maximum of NOK 9500 per month for the first two months and then a maximum of NOK6300 thereafter. Eligibility: Any PhD student and post-doctoral fellow enrolled at a Nordic university. Language Requirement(s): None. Deadline for Application: Applications are accepted continuously and processed as they are received. For more information, please contact: NorFA Course Scholarships Holbergs Gate 1 NO-0166 Oslo Norway Tel: +47 (23) 354–540 Fax: +47 (23) 354–545 E-mail: norfa@norfa.no Web Site: http://www.norfa.no/ Sources: http://www.norfa.no/indexeng.htm and institutional contact.

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NorFA Mobility Scholarships Open to: PhD students and post-doctoral fellows within the Nordic countries. NorFA Mobility Scholarships are granted to PhD students and post-doctoral fellows to cover travel and living expenses in another Nordic country. The scholarships are granted directly to the recipient, and application is made by the prospective participant. This grant scheme offers recipients an opportunity to pursue their research and enrich their education in a different environment, while strengthening contacts between home and host institutions. NorFA provides mobility scholarships:

• to a PhD student and post-doctoral fellow (within five years of PhD) for a longer stay (two to 12 months) at an institution in another Nordic country. It is expected that the recipient will return to his/her institution at the end of the stay, contributing to closer ties between these institutions; and

• to a post-doctoral fellow (within five years of PhD) from the adjacent areas (the Baltic states and north-western Russia) for a stay of two to 12 months at a Nordic institution associated with a NorFA network.

Under special circumstances NorFA can grant a mobility scholarship for up to six months to an applicant who has been accepted by a research training program in a Nordic country other than his/her own. The mobility scholarship covers travel and living expenses (NOK 9500 for the first two months, NOK 6300 per month thereafter) for the recipient and extras for any immediate family. Eligibility: Applicants should be Nordic citizens or residents of a Nordic country while studying, or from the adjacent areas and associated with a NorFA network. Language Requirement(s): None. Deadline for Application: Applications for mobility scholarships are processed as they are received. For more information, please contact: NorFA Mobility Scholarships Holbergs Gate 1 NO-0166 Oslo Norway Tel: +47 23 35 45 40 Fax: +47 23 35 45 45 E-mail: norfa@norfa.no Web Site: http://www.norfa.no/artikkel.cfm?OpenId=7&OpenArt=35&TID=173&LID=3 Sources: http://www.norfa.no/ansok/indexeng.htm and institutional contact.

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The Norwegian Government Scholarship Pool Open to: Advanced students and young researchers from Finland, Iceland and Russia interested in

undertaking studies in Norway. The Norwegian Government, through The International Scholarship Section (IS) of The Research Council of Norway, offers a pool of scholarships for advanced students and young researchers. Nationals of the following countries with which Norway has reciprocal scholarship agreements may apply: Finland, Iceland and Russia. The government scholarships are designed to establish contact between Norwegian and foreign students or researchers and institutions of higher learning and research. They are intended to finance a temporary stay, not a complete education in Norway, and are therefore normally limited to a maximum of one academic year. Scholarships can be from one to 10 months according to individual needs. It is important that the candidates give detailed information about the purpose of their stay in Norway. The scholarships are tenable at public universities, research institutes, colleges and other institutions at the university level in Norway. The program is open to all areas of academic studies and research, including the applied and performing arts. Scholarship rates are NOK 8000 per month for candidates who hold a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree and NOK 11 000 per month for candidates who are PhD students or hold a Doctoral degree. In addition, each category will receive NOK 7000 the first month for initial expenses. Eligibility: Applicants are required to:

• have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent level); • be no more than 40 years of age; and • preferably enclose a letter of invitation from a host institution in Norway.

Language Requirement(s): Please contact the Research Council of Norway. Deadline for Application: Please contact the Research Council of Norway. For more information, please contact: The Norwegian Government Scholarship Pool The International Scholarship Section The Research Council of Norway P.O. Box 2700 St. Hanshaugen N-0131 Oslo Norway E-mail: intstip@forskningsradet.no Web Site: http://www.forskningsradet.no/english Source: http://www.forskningsradet.no/english/fellowships/is/is_cult_agreem2001.html

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Stefansson Fellowship Open to: Undergraduates, graduates and recent graduates interested in doing research in the Arctic. The Institute of Arctic Studies located within the John Sloan Dickey Centre for International Understanding annually awards the Stefansson Fellowship to a student (or occasionally a junior faculty member) whose research requires travel to an Arctic location. The fellowship currently carries a stipend of up to US$2,500. The objective of the Stefansson Fellowship is to provide opportunities for younger scholars to acquire field experience under Arctic conditions and to carry out research projects that would not be feasible on the basis of library research alone. Individual projects may deal with topics belonging to any field of study represented in the Dartmouth curriculum (including the professional schools). In the evaluation of proposed projects, preference will be given to those that exhibit an awareness of prior research relating to the topic chosen, offer a persuasive rationale for the value of field research in a particular Arctic location, and involve work that has implications extending beyond the confines of the American Arctic. Staff and faculty members associated with the Institute of Arctic Studies welcome enquiries about the fellowship from potential applicants. To apply for the Stefansson Fellowship, a candidate should submit a completed application form, a prospectus for the proposed research, a budget for the project, a transcript and letters of recommendation from two faculty members. Normally, the Stefansson Fellowship will be awarded to a student planning to return to Dartmouth following the completion of his or her fieldwork. Eligibility: All applicants are welcome to apply. Language Requirement(s): None. Deadline for Application: The entire application package, including recommendations and transcript, should arrive at the offices of the institute by at least six weeks prior to the applicant’s planned departure. For more information, please contact: Stefansson Fellowship Institute of Arctic Studies Dartmouth College 6214 Fairchild Hanover, NH 03755 Tel: +1 (603) 646–1278 Fax: +1 (603) 646–1279 E-mail: arctic@dartmouth.edu Web Site: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~arctic/ Sources: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~arctic/ and institutional contact.

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Tahoe-Baikal Institute Annual Environmental Exchange Open to: Circumpolar youth interested in an environmental education program in the United States and Russia. The Tahoe-Baikal Institute organizes an annual environmental exchange that takes place at Lake Tahoe in California and Lake Baikal in Siberia. The 10-week program brings together an international team of about 20 university-level students and young professionals to focus on the threatened environments of two of the world’s unique lakes, and provides a cultural and scientific forum where future environmental leaders can gain insight into regional and global ecological problems. The program typically takes place between mid-June and the end of August. Participants are drawn from the United States and Canada and an equal number from Russia. Program organizers also select two to three participants from other countries. Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to the preservation of the natural environment, as well as a background in one or more of the following areas:

• environmental studies or ecology; • environmental engineering; • physical sciences; • limnology and water resources; • regional planning or geography; • resource conservation and management; • Russian, Slavic or Asian studies; • environmental education and interpretation; • ethnography; or • environmental policy, political science, economics, or law.

The program fee of approximately US$2,000 covers all basic program expenses including travel, lodging and food. Limited financial assistance may be available in special cases. The program fee is waived for participants from Russia and Mongolia, and scholarship assistance of varying amounts is available for applicants from some other countries. The program fee covers all program activities, transportation throughout the program (including round-trip air service between San Francisco and Russia), and food and lodging (except on free days). Eligibility: The program is open to upper-division undergraduate students, graduate students, recent graduates, young professionals, and California Conservation Corps members. Admission is competitive.

Language Requirement(s): Some knowledge of Russian and English language is required for all participants; however, the language requirement may be satisfied through an introductory course or private tutoring. Deadline for Application: Mid-February.

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For more information: Tahoe-Baikal Institute Annual Environmental Exchange Tahoe-Baikal Institute P.O. Box 13587 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151-3587 United States Tel: +1 (530) 542–5599 E-mail: info@etahoebaikal.org Web Site: http://www.tahoebaikal.org/ (English)

http://www.tahoebaikal.org/ru/ (Russian) Sources: http://www.tahoebaikal.org and institutional contact.

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ANNEX A: Other Programs of Interest The following programs may also be of interest to youth in the circumpolar region interested in gaining international work and educational experience.

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AFS International AFS is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world. It is an educational movement that promotes intercultural learning and international development through international exchange programs for both young people and adults. AFS participants include: Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden and the United States. For more information, contact: AFS International 71 West 23rd Street, 17th Floor New York, NY 10010 United States of America

Tel: +1 (212) 807–8686 Fax: +1 (212) 807–1001 E-mail: info@afs.org Web Site: http://www.afs.org

International Association for Students of Economics and Commerce Global Exchange Program A program of the International Association for Students of Economics (AIESEC), Global Exchange offeres traineeships lasting from eight to 18 weeks in one of three different areas: management traineeships, technical traineeships and development traineeships. University students travel to one of AIESEC’s more than 800 university campuses in over 85 countries. Member countries include Canada, Denmark, Finland, Russia, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the United States. Participants must cover their travel, insurance and accommodation expenses and there is an administration fee. Within their placements, trainees are paid on the same basis as permanent employees. For more information, please contact: AIESEC Teilingerstraat 126 3032-AW Rotterdam Netherlands

Tel: +31 (10) 443-4383 Fax: +31 (10) 265-1386 E-mail: info@ai.aiesec.org Web Site: http://www.aiesec.org/

AIESEC Canada http://www.ca.aiesec.orgAIESEC Denmark http://www.aiesec.dkAIESEC Finland http://www.fi.aiesec.orgAIESEC Iceland http://www.hi.is/~aiesecAIESEC Norway http://www.no.aiesec.org/matchingAIESEC Sweden http://www.se.aiesec.orgAIESEC Russia http://www.ru.aiesec.org

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Bilateral Exchange Program Several universities offer a bilateral exchange program for students and teachers. Participants in this program include:

• Umea University, Sweden • Bayerische Julius-Maximilians-Universität, Denmark • University of Minnesota, U.S. • University of Mississippi, U.S. • Idaho State Univesity, U.S. • University of British Columbia, Canada • Univesity of Northern British Columbia, Canada • University of Saskatchewan, Canada • University of Calgary, Canada • York University, Canada

For more information, please contact the individual universities, such as: Bilateral Exchange Program Umeå University International Office SE-901 87 Umeå Sweden

Tel: +46 (90) 786-6875 Fax: +46 (90) 786-6462 E-mail: international.office@adm.umu.se Web Site: http://www.umu.se/international_office/index_eng.html

Erasmus Program for Higher Education The purpose of the European Commission’s Erasmus program is to improve the quality of higher education and strengthen its European dimension. It does this by encouraging transnational cooperation between universities, fostering the European mobility of students and teachers, and contributing to improved transparency and academic recognition of qualifications and studies within the Community. For more information, please contact: European Commission Socrates/Erasmus National Agencies Socrates Technical Assistance Office Rue Montoyer, 70 B – 1000 Brussels Belgium

Tel: +32 (2) 233–0111 Fax: +32 (2) 233–0150 E-mail: socrates@socrates-youth.beWeb Site: http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/socrates.html

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Europass-Training Program Allows for a period of vocational training carried out by a person in work-linked training in another country, subject to certain quality criteria. For more information, please contact: Europass-Training Program European Commission Technical Assistance Office 59-61 rue de Trèves B-1000 Bruxelles Belgium

Tel: +32 (2) 233–0111 Fax: +32 (2) 233–0150 Web Site: http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/europass/index_en.html

European Voluntary Service This action offers young people aged 18 to 25 the opportunity to reside in another country for six to 12 months, and to take part as volunteers in a local project. In the process, participants acquire new skills, broaden their horizons and discover a new social and cultural environment. They work as part of a team, take responsibility and build their self-confidence. For more information, please contact: European Voluntary Service European Commission Technical Assistance Office 59-61 rue de Trèves B-1000 Bruxelles Belgium

Tel: +32 (2) 233–0111 Fax: +32 (2) 233–0150 Web Site: http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/socrates.html

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International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience IAESTE is an independent non-governmental agency that has consultative relationships with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the International Labour Organization (ILO) and other bodies. It offers students on-the-job experience in engineering, science and technology. The association’s exchange program involves 70 countries, including Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the United States. For more information, please see: International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience Web Site: http://www.iaeste.org/exchange/index.html • IAESTE Canada

P.O. Box 1473 Kingston, Ontario K7L 5C7 Canada

Tel: +1 (613) 533–2030 Fax: +1 (613) 533–6869 E-mail: Canada@iaeste.orgWeb Site: http://www.queensu.ca/iaeste

• IAESTE Denmark The Technical University of Denmark Anker Engelundsvej 1 Building 101 F DK 2800 Lyngby Denmark

Tel: +45 77 42 43 90 Fax: +45 77 42 43 99 E-mail: Denmark@iaeste.org Web Site: http://www.iaeste.dk

• IAESTE Finland CIMO P.O. Box 343 00531 Helsinki Finland

Tel: +358 (9) 7747–7661 Fax: +358 (9) 7747–7064 E-mail: Finland@iaeste.orgWeb Site: http://www.tky.hut.fi/~iaestelc/iaeste.html

• IAESTE Iceland Faculty of Engineering University of Iceland Hjardarhagi 2-6 107 Reykjavik Iceland

Tel: +354 551–1683 Fax: +354 551–1683 E-mail: Iceland@iaeste.orgWeb Site: http://www.hi.is/~iaeste/

• IAESTE Norway Studentsamskipnadem i Trondheim Gamle Kjemi, 3. Etg. N-7034 Trondheim Norway

Tel: +47 (73) 593–257 Fax: +47 (73) 593–233 E-mail: Norway@iaeste.orgWeb Site: http://www.iaeste.no

• IAESTE Russia Russian Academy of Economics n.a. Plekhanov Stremyanny per, 28/2, r.131"A" 113054 Moscow

Tel: +7 (95) 236–4138 / +7 (95) 237–8785 Fax: +7 (95) 236–4138 / +7 (95) 237–8785 E-mail: Russia@iaeste.orgWeb Site: http://www.iaeste.ru

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Russia

• IAESTE Sweden The Swedish EU Program Office P.O. Box 22007 104 22 Stockholm Sweden

Tel: +46 (8) 453–7200 / +46 (8) 453–7268 Fax: +46 (8) 453–7202 E-mail: Sweden@iaeste.orgWeb Site: http://www.iaeste.se

• IAESTE USA 10400 Little Patuxent Parkway Suite 250 Columbia, MD 21044-3510 United States of America

Tel: +1 (410) 997–3068 / +1 (410) 997–3069 Fax: +1 (410) 997–5186 E-mail: USA@iaeste.orgWeb Site: http://www.aipt.org/iaeste.html

Leonardo da Vinci Program Leonardo da Vinci is the action program for implementing the European Community’s vocational training policy, supporting and supplementing action taken by the member states. For more information, please contact: Leonardo da Vinci Program European Commission Technical Assistance Office 59-61 rue de Trèves B-1000 Bruxelles Belgium

Tel: +32 (2) 233–0111 Fax: +32 (2) 233–0150 Web Site: http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/socrates.html

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Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships The Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships were created to increase international understanding among people of different countries and cultural backgrounds. These awards allow candidates to study or train in a country where Rotary Clubs are located. Three types of scholarships are available:

• academic-year Ambassadorial Scholarships for study during one regular academic year; • multi-year Ambassadorial Scholarships for two-years of full-time, degree-oriented study in almost

any field of study; and • cultural Ambassadorial Scholarship for either three or six months of intensive language training and

cultural immersion. Scholarships generally cover transportation costs, academic fees, some educational supplies, and meals and accommodations on campus. For more information, please contact: Applications materials and information about deadlines may be obtained through the Rotary club in your area. More information about the program can be found on the web site of Rotary International. Web Site: http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/index.html Youth for Europe This program involves exchanges of groups of young people inside and outside the European Union. Priority is given to multilateral projects involving at least three countries. Bilateral exchanges are intended for young people with special needs and groups/organizations having no prior international experience. For more information, please contact: Youth For Europe European Commission Technical Assistance Office 59-61 rue de Trèves B-1000 Bruxelles Belgium

Tel: +32 (2) 233–0111 Fax: +32 (2) 233–0150 Web Site: http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/socrates.html