[CivilSoc] John Smith Fellowship Programme 2002

[Maria.Zakharova@britishcouncil.org.ua]

The British Council in Ukraine and John Smith Memorial Trust are inviting
applications to participate in the John Smith Fellowship Programme 2002.
The Programme aims to strengthen and deepen democratic awareness and
leadership through a 6-week course in the United Kingdom combining classroom
study, work placements and visits. The "ideal" candidate will be aged 25-40,
working in politics, local administration or civil society, with a track
record of concern for tackling poverty and promoting social justice. Good
written and spoken English is essential. 
The primary objectives John Smith Fellowship Programme are to: 
Bring together young civil society and political leaders to exchange views
and receive training and information on democratic practices and the
promotion of good government. 
Deepen awareness of the needs of poor and disadvantaged groups within a
society, and encourage democratic access and accountability. 
Promote a dialogue between Fellows within and outside their home countries,
and create and maintain links with young leaders and those working in
similar fields in the U.K. 
The John Smith Fellowship Programme is a partnership between the John Smith
Memorial Trust, the British Council and the Department for International
Development.
The Fellowship Programme will last for 6 weeks, from June 9th to July 12th
2002, made up as follows: 
An introductory week in Edinburgh, Scotland; 
Two working weeks of intensive academic study at Strathclyde University in
Glasgow, Scotland, including preparation of plans for a short project
focusing on social justice, poverty alleviation and democratic
participation. 
Two weeks of individual work attachments to a suitable organisation - for
example, an NGO, "shadowing" a politician, a placement in central
government, local administration or the media. (please see attachment brief)
A programme of study visits providing an insight into government and civil
society in the United Kingdom. 
A final week in London with visits to Parliament and other institutions, and
opportunities to analyse collective experience. 
A concluding seminar during which Fellows present their projects to
representatives of the Department for International Development, the John
Smith Trust and the British Council. 
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Application forms for 2002 Programme are available from the website
http://www.britishcouncil.org.ua.
Application deadline for receipt of completed application forms at the
British council in Kyiv is 8 February 2002, and 5 February for the regional
centres.
Please submit your application forms to the British Council offices in Kyiv,
Donetsk, Lviv, Odessa �� Kharkiv.
Selection of candidates will be concluded by 30 March 2002.