The International Fellowship Programme (IFP) for Central and Eastern
European (CEE) Foundations and NGOs invites applications and
searches for host institutions for its third round, beginning in
spring 2007. The Programme offers foundation and NGO staff (young
leaders as well as executives) from eight CEE countries the
opportunity to work for up to 12 weeks in non-profit host
institutions abroad. The IFP aims to:
* Give foundation and NGO staff in Central and Eastern Europe
the opportunity to develop their professional skills with an
international and practical orientation;
* Trigger or deepen contacts and cooperation between non-profit
institutions in CEE and other European countries; and
* Support civil society in CEE by improving the management
competences of their staff.
Candidates for fellowships should be:
* University graduates with at least three years of professional
experience;
* Working at their home institutions for at least two years and
have a future job prospect there;
* Young leaders and/or senior managers;
* Located in one of the following countries: Bulgaria, Czech
Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, or Ukraine;
and
* Speak the working language(s) used in their prospective host
institution. There can be exceptions to this rule, if a candidate
and the mentor of the host institution have a common language. In
addition, some knowledge of English is necessary for the seminars
that complement the programme.
The fellow's travel costs to and from the location of the host
institution and the venue of the introductory and final seminars
will be reimbursed, as well as a substantial part of accommodation
costs (up to 100%, depending on the location). In addition, fellows
receive a contribution towards living costs (per diem) during the
fellowship. The candidates can use a part of their per diem
allotments to cover the 150 euros participation fee.
The deadline for applications is Friday, 3rd November 2006.
Fellowships will take place between April and July 2007, with a
minimum duration of three and a maximum of twelve weeks. Detailed
information and the application form are available at www.efc.be/ifp.
Would you like to host a fellow at your institution?
Host institutions are asked to draw up a profile of the fellowship
they wish to offer and to nominate a mentor as a contact person for
the fellow. The IFP places particular emphasis on careful matching
of fellows with host institutions and a diligent preparation of the
fellowships, which is achieved mainly by means of a short
introductory seminar. The host can influence the selection of the
fellow and also suggest candidates or sending institutions of their
own choice.
Most host institutions are currently located in the UK, but fellows
have also worked in countries like Germany and Sweden or in Brussels-
based organisations. For 2007, institutions in the CEE countries are
also eligible as hosts. Further European non-profit institutions are
invited to submit a proposal for a fellowship position.
Submitting a proposal before 20th October or earlier increases the
chance for a good match with a candidate, but proposals are also
welcome after that date.
If you would like to offer a fellowship position at your
institution, check out the IFP website for details and the proposal
form: www.efc.be/ifp
About the IFP
The IFP was launched in 2004 by six international donors, including
the Robert Bosch Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Trust
for Civil Society in Central and Eastern Europe, Bank of Sweden
Tercentenary Foundation, Bernard van Leer Foundation and German
Federal Foundation for the Environment.
After a pilot phase in 2005 with five fellows, an expanded 2006
group comprised 17 fellows, working in fields such as the
environment, youth, community development and business-NGO
relations. The programme was developed and initially managed by the
Robert Bosch Foundation. In 2006 it was transferred to the European
Foundation Centre in order to promote involvement of additional
foundations and donor associations.
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