Deadline: 28 February 2015
Open to: international students or graduates in political science
Venue: 2 – 12 April 2015, Belgrade, Serbia
Description
Hands on the Balkans organised by the The Center for Democracy and Reconciliation is a blend of skill building and field experience seminars set to take place in April and the summer months in the Belgrade-Skopje and Belgrade-Kosovo regions. The seminars are geared to provide emerging professionals, students and graduates of political science with on-site educational experience in international development in the Balkans. Each group will consist of a maximum of 14 participants. Along with a unique and one of a kind experience, students and young professionals will have the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals to enhance their networks and further their careers.
The seminar is unique in its approach in that it will feature a significant on-field and on-site component where participants engage in excursions to sites of interest and field meetings with local organizations and policymakers. Each seminar session will include two core modules which will make up about 30 percent of the program. The remaining time will be spent in the field where participants will meet with government representatives, civil society, business actors, and media representatives throughout Belgrade and the surrounding region. The code modules will focus on developments in the region, as well as provide a reflection and assessment of international development and civil society evolvement throughout the Balkans since the early 2000s
Eligibility
If you are a student or graduate of Political Science (or a closely related field) or an emerging professional you are welcomed to send your applications for the seminar.
Costs
All participants will need to secure their own travel to and from Belgrade. The participation fee is not yet determinied and it will include accommodation, participation in the seminar, and several group meals. However there are several fully funded positions available. Most accepted applicants will be offered a subsidized seminar fee.
Application
To apply, send your CV, contact information and a statement of interest to office@hobseminar.com
Please place “seminar application” in the subject of your email. You may direct any questions to the same email address, and organizers will be back to you quickly.
