[CivilSoc] International Fellowships in Philanthropy, Baltimore, MD

[Center for Civil Society International]

Please note: only non-U.S. citizens are eligible for the following
fellowships.
The Johns Hopkins Institute for Policy Studies, Center for Civil
Society Studies is pleased to announce a call for applications for
the International Fellows in Philanthropy Program for the 2002-2003
academic year.  This program based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA,
affords an opportunity for advanced study, research, and training for
up to eight participants each year who are involved in studying or
managing private nonprofit, or philanthropic organizations outside of
the United States, or working as NGO liaisons in the public or
commercial sectors.  Fellowships, which can be an academic year or
semester, are available at both the Junior and Senior level.
Eligibility:
We are soliciting candidates who: 1) have demonstrated a high degree
of interest, experience, and professional competence in research,
management, or general leadership related to the voluntary,
nongovernmental, nonprofit, or philanthropic sector; or 2) nonprofit
liaison officers established by governments and multinational
organizations who play a role in linking with nonprofit organizations
through project partnerships, legal reform initiatives, and a variety
of other activities.
Candidates are expected to have attained a university diploma
equivalent to the American Bachelors of Arts or Science degree and be
capable of carrying out independent research and inquiry.  A high
degree of English fluency is required as demonstrated by a score of
600 or higher on the TOEFL exam.
There are no restrictions as to nationality, except that US citizens
are excluded from eligibility.  Fellows are required to attend the
annual International Fellows in Philanthropy Conference prior to
their fellowship year and are strongly encouraged to participate in
subsequent annual conferences.
For more information, or to download an application, visit:
www.jhu.edu/~philfellow or contact Program Manager Carol Wessner
(cwessner@jhu.edu).