Caucasus Research Resource Centers –
ARMENIA
A Program of the Eurasia Partnership Foundation
Professional Opportunities Newsletter
Issue # 1, January 2013
1.
Fellowships, Scholarships and Grant Opportunities ................................................................. 3
1.1
CRRC Junior Research Fellowship 2013, Armenia .................................................................... 3
1.2
2013-2014 ISS Scholarships for International Students at University of Oslo, Norway ........... 3
1.3
The Lane Kirkland Scholarships 2013/14, Poland ..................................................................... 3
1.4
The VU Fellowship at VU University Amsterdam, Netherlands ............................................... 4
1.5
2013 Japan Foundation Scholarships for Developing Countries Students at UN University,
Japan………………………….. ........................................................................................................... 4
1.6
Bournemouth University Undergraduate International Scholarships, UK ............................... 4
1.7
2013 Commonwealth of Independent States and Georgia Master’s Scholarships, UK ........... 4
1.8
Foundation for Urban and Regional Studies Research grants for International Students, UK 5
1.9
Joint Japan / World Bank Graduate Scholarship, Japan ........................................................... 5
1.10
Fellowship Program for Historical Dialogue and Accountability Fall 2013, Columbia
University, USA………………… ...................................................................................................... 5
1.11
2013 QMUL Principal’s Studentships for UK, EU and International Students, UK ................... 6
1.12
Open Society Justice Initiative Fellows Program 2013-2015, Hungary .................................... 6
1.13
HIS Postgraduate Program 2013-2016, Vienna ........................................................................ 6
1.14
Full MBA Scholarships at Bournemouth University, UK ........................................................... 6
1.15
GCSC Doctoral Scholarships 2013, Germany ............................................................................ 7
1.16
IMPRS-SPCE Doctoral Fellowships in Economic Sociology and Political Economy, Germany .. 7
1.17
2013 Business, Society & Business Economics Graduate Research Scholarships for PhD
Students, UK……………................................................................................................................ 7
1.18
Visiting International Fellowship in the Humanities at the Silesian University in Opava, Czech
Republic…………………… .............................................................................................................. 8
1.19
Swiss Forum of Migration and Population Studies’ Scholarship, Switzerland ......................... 8
2.
Call for Papers, Workshops, Conferences................................................................................. 8
2.1
11th International Scientific Conference of Students and Young Scientists ............................ 8
2.2
Conference on Tourism & Hospitality ...................................................................................... 9
2.3
The 2nd Annual IFJP Conference on Feminisn.......................................................................... 9
2.4
Call for Papers - 3rd ASCN Annual Conference ......................................................................... 9
2.5
2013 Mustang International Academic Conference ............................................................... 10
2.6
University of Nottingham interdisciplinary postgraduate conference ................................... 10
2.7
18th International Conference of the Society for Philosophy and Technology ..................... 11
2.8
The RagnarNurkse School of Innovation and Governance, Tallinn University of Technology
and the Journal Halduskultuur (Administrative Culture) ....................................................... 11
2.9
ESA 2013 conference, Sessions RN21 "Quantitative Methods" ............................................. 11
2.10
First International Conference on Public Policy ..................................................................... 12
2.11
Looking After Your Research Data: Introduction to Research Data Management Workshop12
3.
New Sources ........................................................................................................................... 12
3.1
How to Modernise the European Union’s Eastern Neighbourhood Policy in the Age of the
Internet: The Case of Ukraine ................................................................................................. 13
3.2
Nabucco West—Perspectives and Relevance: The Reconfigured Scenario ........................... 13
3.3
Testing option pricing models ................................................................................................ 13
3.4
OECD Aid Statistics 2011......................................................................................................... 13
3.5
OECD Factbook 2013: Economic, Environmental and Social Statistics .................................. 14
3.6
Debt and Macroeconomic Stability: An Overview of the Literature and Some Empirics....... 14
3.7
Macroprudential Policies and Housing Prices—A New Database and Empirical Evidence for
Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe ........................................................................... 15
3.8
Optimal Financial Knowledge and Wealth Inequality ............................................................ 15
3.9
Review of Theories of Financial Crises.................................................................................... 15
4.
Job Openings........................................................................................................................... 15
4.1.
Program Assistant at NIMD, Netherlands .............................................................................. 16
4.2.
Research Positions at FEEM, Italy ........................................................................................... 16
4.3.
Postdoctoral Research Position in Political Science at Stockholm University, Sweden ......... 16
4.4.
Technopark Director at "Mkhitar Sebastatsi" ........................................................................ 16
4.5.
Executive director at Deem Communications LLC .................................................................. 16
4.6.
Project Manager at USAID – Ministry of Health Project......................................................... 16
5.
Reminding Deadlines .............................................................................................................. 17
5.1.
PhD Positions for International Students at University of Bocconi, Italy ............................... 17
5.2.
Open Society Fellowships for International Students, USA 2013 ........................................... 17
5.3.
XIII ESCAS Biennial Conference 2013 ...................................................................................... 18
5.4.
The Inaugural European Conference on Arts and Humanities: ECAH 2013 ........................... 18
5.5.
Finance and Economics Conference 2013 .............................................................................. 18
5.6.
The Economics, Finance, MIS & International Business Research Conference ...................... 19
5.7.
Macroeconomic Challenges Facing Low-Income Countries: IMF Call for Papers................... 19
1. Fellowships, Scholarships and Grant Opportunities
1.1 CRRC Junior Research Fellowship 2013, Armenia
CRRC-Armenia invites applications for Junior Research Fellowship 2013 from research-minded university
graduates who want to gain an important skill set. Fellows will be required to write analytical policy papers
and present their findings, as well as to contribute to complex research projects on issues that are
important to Armenia’s future using statistical data analysis programs, working independently or as a part
of team.
The successful candidate should be Armenian citizen between the ages of 20 and 30 holding a minimum of
a bachelor’s degree (PhD holders are considered as overqualified for this project), available to commit to a
minimum of 6 hours of work per day starting from May through October 2013, with excellent English and
Armenian language skills.
Application deadline: February 10, 2013.
To apply:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDlXSERiWUxRR2RpWGptLU4xOW16UEE6MQ#
gid=0
More information: http://crrc.am/index.php/en/8/999/1295/
Contact person: Anna Sarkisyan, fellowship@crrc.am
1.2 2013-2014 ISS Scholarships for International Students at University of Oslo, Norway
The International Summer School (ISS) offers Scholarships for the Applicants from Caucasus, the Balkans,
former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, USA or Canada and NORAD (The Norwegian Agency for
Development Cooperation) Countries to pursue Undergraduate and Postgraduate Program at University of
Oslo in Norway in 2013-2014.
To be a successful ISS scholarship recipient, one must demonstrate relevant academic and professional
background related to the course applied; personal qualities of a good representative of home country;
and financial need proves.
Application deadline: February 1, 2013.
To apply:
http://www.uio.no/english/studies/summerschool/fees/scholarships/criteria/index.html#caucasus-balkans
More information: http://www.uio.no/english/studies/summerschool/fees/scholarships/index.html
1.3 The Lane Kirkland Scholarships 2013/14, Poland
Polish-American Freedom Foundation and Polish – US Fulbright Commission announce
competition for candidates from Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, as well as Moldova, Georgia,
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyz Republic for The Lane Kirkland Scholarships in the 2013/14
year.
The Program is addressed to young leaders, holding MA university degrees in the
Economics/Management/Administration, Law, Social Sciences, and Development Policy.
Application deadline: March 1, 2013
To apply: http://kirkland.edu.pl/en/application
More information: http://kirkland.edu.pl.
an open
Armenia,
academic
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1.4 The VU Fellowship at VU University Amsterdam, Netherlands
The VU University Fellowship Programme (VUFP) offers talented prospective students the unique
opportunity to pursue a degree in a selection of Master’s programmes at VU University. This program is
intended for strongly motivated students with excellent study results.
The students of EEA (European Economic Area) / Non-EEA countries can apply for this scholarship.
Application deadline: March 1, 2013
More
information
and
application
form:
http://www.vu.nl/en/programmes/internationalmasters/scholarships/vu-fellowship-programme/index.asp
1.5 2013 Japan Foundation Scholarships for Developing Countries Students at UN
University, Japan
The Japan Foundation for United Nations University (JFUNU) Scholarship is intended for developing
countries students in the field of Science in Sustainability, Development, and Peace at United Nations
University in Japan 2013. It is available for outstanding applicants from developing countries pursuing
master’s degree level, who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance. Those who expect to graduate
and have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent conferred before enrollment may also apply. Suitable
candidates must have demonstrated a passion for the study, energy, and a particular interest and career
aspiration in the before mentioned thematic areas.
Application deadline: February 28, 2013
To apply: https://pgp.isp.unu.edu/apply/
More information: http://isp.unu.edu/grad/degrees/masters/admissions.html#fees
1.6 Bournemouth University Undergraduate International Scholarships, UK
The scholarship is offered to international applicants for Bournemouth University undergraduate
(Bachelor) degrees beginning in September 2013. One is considered as eligible to apply for a BU
Undergraduate International Scholarship if he/she can demonstrate an outstanding academic profile
relevant to the course. All international applicants are eligible to apply to the Business School and The
Media School.
Application deadline: May 31, 2013
To apply:
http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/futurestudents/undergraduate/downloads/scholarship_application_form
_2012-13.pdf
More information:
http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/futurestudents/undergraduate/funding/bu_international_scholarship.ht
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1.7 2013 Commonwealth of Independent States and Georgia Master’s Scholarships, UK
As a mark of commitment to internationalizing the community of students, and to encourage diversity, The
University of Nottingham offers a comprehensive and expanding range of scholarships. The scholarships
are intended for applicants from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia,
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and Georgia to study in UK in any subject area (excluding
MBA) at the master’s degree level.
Application deadline: May 24, 2013
To apply:
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/internationalstudents/scholarshipsfeesfinance/scholarships/scholarshipdet
ails/scholarshipapplicationpage.aspx
More information:
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/internationalstudents/scholarshipsfeesfinance/scholarships/scholarshipdet
ails/cis-masters.aspx
1.8 Foundation for Urban and Regional Studies Research grants for International
Students, UK
The Foundation for Urban and Regional Studies (FURS) offers funded research grants for International
Students in the Field of Urban and Regional in UK, available for those pursuing postgraduate research
degree level. Studentships are intended to permit students, generally from low and middle income
countries, to pursue postgraduate research degrees.
FURS is concerned to promote urban and regional research and within this broad field it is particularly keen
to encourage an understanding of the interconnection between social, economic and political processes
and of the broader causes and effects of these processes.
Application deadline: January 31
More information and application form: http://www.ijurr.org/furs/research.html
1.9 Joint Japan / World Bank Graduate Scholarship, Japan
The Joint Japan / World Bank Graduate Scholarship (JJ/WBGSP) has four separate but related programs,
intended from international applicants, each with its own application process: the Regular Program,
English-language Programs in Japan, Partnership Programs, and the Japanese Nationals Program. For each
of these programs, applicants should propose a program of study related to development at the master's
level, in fields such as economics, health, education, agriculture, environment, natural resource
management, or other development related subject.
Application deadline: March 31, 2013
To apply:
http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/WBI/EXTWBISFP/EXTJJWBGSP/0,,contentMDK:20287345~m
enuPK:562884~pagePK:64168445~piPK:64168309~theSitePK:551644,00.html
More information:
http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/WBI/EXTWBISFP/EXTJJWBGSP/0,,contentMDK:20287123~m
enuPK:562883~pagePK:64168445~piPK:64168309~theSitePK:551644,00.html
1.10 Fellowship Program for Historical Dialogue and Accountability Fall 2013,
Columbia University, USA
Columbia University is pleased to welcome applications for the 2013 Fellowship for Historical Dialogue and
Accountability, encouraging interested parties from around the world and from a wide range of
professional sectors—including, but not limited to, human rights practitioners, journalists, academics,
educators, filmmakers, artists—to apply. Applications are being accepted for the 2013 Fellowship at
Columbia University’s Institute for the Study of Human Rights (ISHR).
Application deadline: March 1, 2013
To apply: http://www.hrcolumbia.org/fhda/
More information: www.hrcolumbia.org/ahda/fellowship
1.11
2013 QMUL Principal’s Studentships for UK, EU and International Students, UK
The School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL) offers PhD
Studentships for students having a good first degree and a master’s degree in politics, international
relations or a related subject. TheUK, EU and international students can apply for this scholarship. The
School of Politics and International Relations offers research in the following areas: European Politics,
International Politics, and Political Theory.
Application deadline: January 31 2013.
To apply:
http://www.qmul.ac.uk/courses/courses.php?course_id=567&dept_id=21&pgcourses=1&course_level=1
More information: http://www.politics.qmul.ac.uk/research/postgraduatestudentships/index.html
1.12
Open Society Justice Initiative Fellows Program 2013-2015, Hungary
The Justice Initiative together with Central European University (CEU) calls for applications for its 20132015 Justice Initiative Fellows Program. The program is a two-year program of study and practical work
experience whose objectives is to support and further develop a network of lawyers and activists working
internationally on human rights issues. During the first year of the fellowship, Fellows will undertake a
human rights degree program at CEU’s Legal Studies Department (either an M.A. or LL.M., depending on
their undergraduate degree). This first year of study also includes a three-month internship with a leading
European human rights organization. During the second year of the fellowship, the fellows will be
employed by their nominating NGO to conduct human rights advocacy on a non-profit basis.
Applicants from the following regions are eligible: Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union,
Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Central/South America.
Application deadline: January 24, 2013
To apply: http://www.ceu.hu/admissions/2013-2014
More information: http://legal.ceu.hu/OSJI_Fellowship_Program
1.13
HIS Postgraduate Program 2013-2016, Vienna
The Department of Political Science of the IHS (Institute for Advanced Studies) in Vienna is now accepting
applications for its Postgraduate Program on "The Politics of Representation in Europe" (2013-2016). The
program reaches out to excellent students who hold a master’s degree or equivalent in political science or
similar disciplines and are planning to acquire a doctoral degree in political science.
Application deadline: March 31, 2013
To apply: http://www.ihs.ac.at/vienna/IHS-Departments-2/Political-Science-1/New-PostgraduateProgram-2013-2016.htm
More information: http://www.ihs.ac.at/vienna/IHS-Departments-2/Political-Science-1/NewPostgraduate-Program-2013-2016/Application-Procedure.htm
1.14
Full MBA Scholarships at Bournemouth University, UK
Open to EU and International students interested in pursuing an MBA at Bournemouth University in
2013.The Bournemouth MBAis designed for professionals seeking core business and management
expertise before extending into one tailoredfield. The selection will be based on academic merit, work
experience and an outstanding personal profile as evidenced in the personal statement.
Application deadline: May 31, 2013
To apply:
http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/futurestudents/postgraduate/downloads/scholarship_application_form_
2012-13.pdf
More information: http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/mba/full-and-part-funded-mba-scholarships.html
1.15
GCSC Doctoral Scholarships 2013, Germany
Giessen University's International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC), funded by the German
federal government's Excellence Initiative, offers a three-year, structured PhD program.
Applications for contributing to the study of culture in various historical contexts as well as those analyzing
contemporary phenomena are welcomed. An international research perspective i.e. international study
experience is an advantage.
The GCSC supports young researchers with families; appointees with children under the age of twelve are
eligible for renewals of up to four years.
Application deadline: March 1, 2013(date of receipt)
To apply: http://gcsc.uni-giessen.de/wps/pgn/form/det/GCSC_eng/doctoral_scholarships_2013
More application: http://gcsc.uni-giessen.de/wps/pgn/home/GCSC_eng/doctoral_scholarships/
1.16 IMPRS-SPCE Doctoral Fellowships in Economic Sociology and Political Economy,
Germany
International Max Planck Research School on the Social and Political Constitution
of the Economy (IMPRS-SPCE) fellowship is indented for those wishing to pursue a PhD, who have Diploma,
a MA or equivalent degree in political science, sociology, organization studies or related fields.
Fellowships will be awarded for 15 months with the option of two additional years. Working languages at
the Research School are English and German. A joint German and French doctoral degree is possible.
Application deadline: February 28, 2013
To apply: http://imprs.mpifg.de/imprs_application_forms.asp
More information: http://imprs.mpifg.de/imprs_admission.asp
1.17 2013 Business, Society & Business Economics Graduate Research Scholarships for
PhD Students, UK
To provide doctoral training for outstanding individuals seeking to pursue a professional academic career,
the School of Management of the University of Bath in UK is offering full-time PhD research scholarships,
available for pursuing graduate research degree.The successful applicant will be expected to have a strong
background in Business Economics, and to support teaching in this area. Applications are welcomed from
outstanding graduates from the EU and worldwide.
Application deadline: March 01, 2013
To apply: https://www.bath.ac.uk/study/pg/applications.pl
More information: http://www.bath.ac.uk/management/phd/pdf/BSBEGRSAdvert2013(1).pdf
1.18 Visiting International Fellowship in the Humanities at the Silesian University in
Opava, Czech Republic
Applications are invited for one Visiting International Fellowship in the Humanities at the Faculty of Arts
and Sciences of the Silesian University in Opava, Czech Republic. The announced Visiting International
Fellowship in duration of four months is intended to increase the number of international faculty at the
Silesian University, to foster scholarly networking and to enable the fellowship holder to carry out research
in the Czech Republic. Applicants must hold a PhD, can teach at more than one department, and have a
demonstrated excellence in research.
Application deadline: January 31, 2013
More information: http://www.slu.cz/fpf/cz/clanky/visiting-international-fellowship-in-the-humanities-atthe-silesian-university-in-opava
1.19
Swiss Forum of Migration and Population Studies’ Scholarship, Switzerland
The University of Neuchâtel, in cooperation with the ASCN programme, offers 2 PhD students from Georgia
or Armenia dealing with migration the opportunity to spend 3 months at the Swiss Forum of Migration and
Population Studies (SFM) as visiting researchers. The competition is open to PhD students dealing with the
following issues: Migration movements; Refugees and asylum seekers; Integration; Racism and
discrimination; Demography.
Selected candidates will have an office space within the SFM premises and will thus have the opportunity
to work on their PhD project in a state of the art environment. They will also have the opportunity to
exchange and discuss their research project with colleagues from the institute and be advised from wellestablished experts in the field of migration.
Application deadline: February 20, 2013
To apply: info@ascn.ch
More information: http://ascn.ch/en/grants_scholarships/Short-term-grants.html
2. Call for Papers, Workshops, Conferences
2.1 11th International Scientific Conference of Students and Young Scientists
Date: March 18-22, 2013
Theme: “Shevchenkivska Vesna 2013: Economics”
Place: Kyiv, Ukraine
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv invites to participate in the XI International Scientific
Conference of Students and Young Scientists «Shevchenkivska Vesna 2013: Economics».
The aim of the Conference: discussion and finding solutions of the topical problems of contemporary
economics, developing relationships among young scientists from different countries, experience exchange
and publication of the economic researches results.
Registration deadline: February 1, 2013
More information: http://shv.univ.kiev.ua/en/pages/economics
2.2 Conference on Tourism & Hospitality
Date: June 28 – 30, 2013
Theme: “The Highway to Sustainable Regional Development”
Place: Best Western Congress Hotel, Yerevan, Armenia
The Conference of Tourism and Hospitality: The Highway to Sustainable Regional Development is organized
by the ATA Fellows (American-Turkish-Armenian Fellows). ATA Fellows extends an invitation to meet in
Armenia for a conference that embraces all academics (including students), practitioners and government
officials interested in tourism and hospitality within the general framework of sustainable regional
development.
The conference will provide attendees a platform to discuss research and practice in dealing with
environmental, socio-cultural and economic sustainability with a multi-disciplinary and inclusive approach
to foster greater understanding and collaboration between scholars, practitioners, government officials,
policy makers, and organizations. ATA Fellows welcomes contributions addressing the areas of education,
research, and industry outreach.
Early-bird registration deadline: March 31, 2013
Regular registration deadline: April 30, 2013
Submit proposal: For Asia, Russia, and Caucasus: ArtakManukyan at artman78@yahoo.com
More information: http://uftourism.org/atafellows/conf/index.shtml
2.3 The 2nd Annual IFJP Conference on Feminisn
Date: May 17-19, 2013
Theme: “(Im)Possibly Queer International Feminisms”
Place: University of Sussex, Brighton, England
The aim of this International Feminism Journal of Politics (JFJP) conference is to serve as a forum for
developing and discussing papers that IFJP hopes to publish. These can be on the conference theme or on
any other feminist IR-related questions.
This conference seeks to bring together scholars and practitioners to critically consider the limits and
possibilities of thinking, doing, and being in relation to various assemblages composed of queer(s),
international(s), and feminism(s).
Questions to consider include: Who or what is/are (im)possibly queer, (im)possibly international,
(im)possibly feminist, separately and in combination?
What makes assemblages of queer(s),
international(s) and feminism(s) possible or impossible? Are such assemblages desirable – for whom and
for what reasons? What might these assemblages make possible or impossible, especially for the theory
and practice of global politics?
Papers and panels that explore these questions through theoretical and/or practical perspectives are
welcomed.
Submission deadline: January 31, 2013
Submit paper: http://ifjp2013.wordpress.com/submissions/
More information: http://ifjp2013.wordpress.com/
2.4 Call for Papers - 3rd ASCN Annual Conference
Date: 21-22 June 2013, Tbilisi - Georgia
Theme: “Political Transformation and Social Change in the South Caucasus: Georgia, Armenia and
Azerbaijan in Perspective”
Place: Tbilisi, Georgia
The Academic Swiss Caucasus Net (ASCN) is pleased to announce its 3rd Annual ASCN Conference, aiming
to gather junior scholars and researchers from various disciplines of the social sciences (political science,
sociology, anthropology, etc.) involved with the South Caucasus. PhD students and recent PhD graduates
(2009 or later) dealing with Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan who are eager to present and discuss their
research work, are invited to submit papers linked to the following issues:
Migration, IDPs, Diasporas and Social Inclusion
Civil Society, Social Capital and Trust
Media, Social Networks and Public Space
State Structures, Regimes, Elites and Democratisation
State Reforms, Public Policies and Governance
Nationalism, Identities, Religious and Cultural Capital
Social Change (Youth Identity, Youth Employment, Values Systems, Gender Politics, etc.)
Submission deadline: February 12, 2013
Submit paper: info@ascn.ch and jan.kreuels@unifr.ch
More information: http://www.ascn.ch/en/Events/Annual-Conference-2013.html
2.5 2013 Mustang International Academic Conference
Date: February 21-23, 2013
Place: Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Mustang Journals Inc. is organizing a conference to provide a friendly and supportive environment for new
and established academicians as an opportunity to share their research and works in progress with
members inside and outside their disciplines. The Conference and the Journals invite submissions in all
business and social science disciplines, including accounting, anthropology, business, finance,
communication, criminology, cultural studies, economics, management, international business, marketing,
history, political sciences, psychology, sociology, social work, business ethics, and business law, in all areas
domestic and international. Pedagogy, case studies, teaching notes, book reviews, cross-disciplinary
studies, and papers with student co-authors are especially welcome.
Submission deadline: January 15, 2013
Submit paper: MustangJournals@aol.com
More information: http://mustangjournals.com/Vegas2013conference.html
2.6 University of Nottingham interdisciplinary postgraduate conference
Date: April 26-27, 2013
Place: Nottingham, UK
Theme: “Politics in Crisis?”
School of Politics and International Relations of the University of Nottingham is hosting an international
interdisciplinary postgraduate conference on International relations, International political economy,
International political theory, and British politics.
Both theoretical and empirical paper submissions in chiefly critical strands of above mentioned issues are
welcomed.
Submission deadline: February 8, 2013
Submit paper: http://nottingham.ac.uk/politics/research/politics-in-crisis/call-for-papers.aspx
More information: http://nottingham.ac.uk/politics/research/politics-in-crisis/index.aspx
2.7 18th International Conference of the Society for Philosophy and Technology
Date: July 4-6, 2013
Place: Lisbon, Portugal
Theme: Technology in the Age of Information
The School of Economics and Management (ISEG-UTL) and the SOCIUS research centre at the Technical
University of Lisbon and the Institute of Social Sciences of the University of Lisbon (ICS-UL) are hosting a
conference to encourage debate on the cultural, social, economic, political and ethical implications of
advances in information and media technology. Contributions from philosophers, social scientist, natural
scientists, engineers, and policy makers are welcomed.
Submission deadline: February 1, 2013
Submit paper: spt2013@iseg.utl.pt
More information: http://www.spt2013.com/spt2013_cfp.asp
2.8 The RagnarNurkse School of Innovation and Governance, Tallinn University of
Technology and the Journal Halduskultuur (Administrative Culture)
Date: May 3-4, 2013
Site: Tallinn, Estonia
Theme: The Impact of the Fiscal Crisis on Public Administration
The RagnarNurkse School of Innovation and Governance at Tallinn University of Technology and the
Journal Halduskultuur(Administrative Culture) are hosting a research conference on the Impact of the
Fiscal Crisis on Public Administration, and is calling for papers which deal with the empirical issues related
to the crisis, with a special focus on governmental decision-making and the respective impact of the crisis
on public administration. The papers presented will pass fast-track peer-review for the special issue of the
journal Halduskultuur – Administrative Culture.
Submission deadline: January 31, 2013
Submit paper: http://hum.ttu.ee/failid/HKAC2013/hkac%20call%202013%20final.pdf
More information: http://halduskultuur.eu/conference/index.php/HKAC/2013
2.9 ESA 2013 conference, Sessions RN21 "Quantitative Methods"
Date: August 28-31, 2013
Place: Torino, Italy
Theme: "Crisis, Critique and Change”
The Quantitative Methods Research Network (RN21) of the European Sociological Association (ESA) brings
together social scientists with a research interest in quantitative methodology and empirical research,
including survey research, mixed methods, experimental methods, causal inference, simulation, statistical
techniques, comparative methods, and others.
In accordance with the thematic, RN21 especially invites papers on quantitative approaches on the
contemporary economic crisis and on crisis and change in quantitative methodology.
Submission deadline: February 1, 2013
Submit paper: www.esa11thconference.eu
More information: http://www.esa11thconference.eu
2.10
First International Conference on Public Policy
Date: June 26-28, 2013
Place: Grenoble, France
Institutes of Political Studies (Sciences Po) Grenoble and International Political Science Association (IPSA/
AISP are organizing a conference to bring together researchers from all over the world with an interest on
public policy, to reinforce the exchanges between them and to participate to the update production of
knowledge.
During this conference, opportunities will be provided for both junior and senior researchers to present
and discuss new research, theoretical, conceptual and methodological insights and empirical findings
through a system of panels and workshops with audience participation and to discuss some common
papers by a system of conference speakers and plenary discussions.
Registration deadline: February 1, 2013
More information: http://icpp2013.sciencesconf.org
2.11
Looking After Your Research Data: Introduction to Research Data Management
Workshop
Date: 20-22 March 2013
Place: Cologne, Germany
International Data Infrastructure and Leibniz-Institute for the Social Sciences-GESIS are organizing a
workshop, targeted to social science researchers working with qualitative or quantitative data (principal
investigators, researchers who are parts of project teams, individual researchers, and PhD students).
Designed to address the needs of social science researchers, it discusses variety of ways to maintain the
security and integrity of research data.
Registration deadline: February 3, 2013
More information: http://www.gesis.org/veranstaltungen/gesis-workshops/introduction-to-research-datamanagement-for-social-scientists/
3. New Sources
3.1 How to Modernise the European Union’s Eastern Neighbourhood Policy in the Age of
the Internet: The Case of Ukraine
The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM) Policy Papers recurrent issue discusses debates about
information and communication technology’s social and political impact in the European Union. Recently,
the EU has mentioned the approximation of legislation on electronic communications with the EU acquis in
the framework of the Eastern Partnership initiative. These steps were taken primarily in the context of
efforts to create a system of deep and comprehensive free trade areas within the region.
This paper presents a proposal for the enrichment of the European Union’s public diplomacy in the so
called Eastern Neighbourhood with new tools provided by the development of modern communications
technologies and based on the example of Ukraine. The country’s internet audience is growing rapidly and
as such constitutes a perfect starting point for new digitally-augmented public diplomacy in the Eastern
Neighbourhood.
Full paper: http://www.pism.pl/Publications/PISM-Policy-Paper-no-50
3.2 Nabucco West—Perspectives and Relevance: The Reconfigured Scenario
This paper examines the impact that TANAP and Nabucco West could have, if implemented, on the energy
security of Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary and Austria.
The aim of the Nabucco West gas pipeline is to supply Eastern and Central Europe with gas from sources
other than Russia. Initially, the most likely source for Nabucco West would be Azerbaijani gas from Shah
Deniz Phase 2, which would be delivered through the Turkish-Azerbaijani Trans-Anatolian gas pipeline
(TANAP). The 8 October meeting in Vienna of energy ministers from countries in the Nabucco West
consortium and their counterpart from Azerbaijan suggests that the project is realistic. Nevertheless, the
TANAP company has yet to choose whether to connect with this pipeline or the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline,
which would supply the Italian market.
Full paper: http://www.pism.pl/Publications/PISM-Policy-Paper-no-44
3.3 Testing option pricing models
This paper examines the empirical performance of several complete and incomplete market models of
stock price dynamics using Standard & Poor's 500 options and stock market data. The main contribution of
this work is that it suggests and implements an empirical approach to estimating a complete model with
uncertain volatility, and then judges it against other popular option pricing processes. The performance of
alternative models is evaluated from four perspectives: in-sample fit to stock returns data; in-sample fit to
options data; consistency of physical and risk-neutral parameter estimates; and out-of-sample option
pricing.
Overall, the complete model with uncertain volatility is found to fit the data much better than models with
constant and price-level-dependent volatilities, and the variance gamma process, and its performance is
comparable to that of a stochastic volatility model.
Full paper: http://repec.kse.org.ua/pdf/KSE_dp38.pdf
3.4 OECD Aid Statistics 2011
The detailed final aid figures for 2011 are now available on the OECD Aid Statistics web site. The new data
add significant detail to preliminary Official Development Assistance (ODA) statistics that were released in
April 2012.The final figures show that in 2011, net ODA was USD 134 billion, representing 0.31% of donors’
combined gross national income.
The richness, comprehensiveness and scope of coverage make the OECD’s Aid Statistics data unique. They
cover ODA and other aid and development related official and private flows from the 24 Development
Assistance Committee (DAC) members, multilateral agencies, regional development banks, a large number
of non-DAC countries and flows from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The OECD estimates that it
captures 95% of global ODA spending. The online dynamic graphics tool helps to visualize this data and
make one’s own selection.
Full source: http://www.oecd.org/dac/aidstatistics/final2011oda.htm
3.5 OECD Factbook 2013: Economic, Environmental and Social Statistics
OECD Factbook 2013is a comprehensive and dynamic statistical annual publication from the OECD. More
than 100 indicators cover a wide range of areas: agriculture, economic production, education, energy,
environment, foreign aid, health, industry, information and communications, international trade, labour
force, population, taxation, public expenditure, and R&D. This year, the OECD Factbook features a focus
chapter on gender.
Data are provided for all OECD member countries including area totals, and in some cases for selected nonmember economies (including Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Russia and South Africa). For each indicator,
there is a two-page spread: a text page includes a short introduction followed by a detailed definition of
the indicator, comments on comparability of the data, an assessment of long-term trends related to the
indicator and a list of references for further information on the indicator; the opposite page contains a
table and a graph providing – at a glance – the key message conveyed by the data. A dynamic link is
provided for each table where readers can download the corresponding data.
Full paper: http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/economics/oecd-factbook-2013_factbook-2013-en
3.6 Debt and Macroeconomic Stability: An Overview of the Literature and Some
Empirics
How does debt affect macroeconomic stability? The answer to this question has important implications,
because both public and private debt levels have reached historic highs across the OECD. While
accumulating debt can help smooth real activity, at high levels debt creates weaknesses in corporate,
household and government balance sheets. High debt levels can create vulnerabilities, which amplify and
transmit macroeconomic and asset price shocks across the economy and internationally.
The empirical evidence shows that high debt levels impair the ability of households and enterprises to
smooth consumption and investment and of governments to cushion adverse shocks. The empirical
evidence also suggests that when private sector debt levels, particularly for households, rise above trend
the likelihood of recession increases. Furthermore, when debt levels are high, recessions tend to be more
severe.
Full paper: http://www.oecdilibrary.org/docserver/download/5k8xb75txzf5.pdf?expires=1358342995&id=id&accname=guest&checksu
m=653E5DA849BC0C259EE462539232A7BC
3.7 Macroprudential Policies and Housing Prices—A New Database and Empirical
Evidence for Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe
Several countries in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe used a rich set of prudential instruments in
response to last decade’s credit and housing boom and bust cycles. Detailed information on these policy
measures in a comprehensive database covering 16 countries at a quarterly frequency has been collected.
This database was used to investigate whether the policy measures had an impact on housing price
inflation.
The evidence suggests that some—but not all—measures did have an impact. These measures were
changes in the minimum CAR and non-standard liquidity measures (marginal reserve requirements on
foreign funding, marginal reserve requirements linked to credit growth).
Full paper: http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/wp/2012/wp12303.pdf
3.8 Optimal Financial Knowledge and Wealth Inequality
While financial knowledge is strongly positively related to household wealth, there is also considerable
cross-sectional variation in both financial knowledge and net asset levels. To explore these patterns, the
authors developed a calibrated stochastic life cycle model featuring endogenous financial knowledge
accumulation. The model generates substantial wealth inequality, over and above that of standard life
cycle models; this is because higher earners typically have more hump-shaped labor income profiles and
lower retirement benefits which, when interacted with precautionary saving motives, boost their need for
private wealth accumulation and thus financial knowledge. The simulations show that endogenous
financial knowledge accumulation has the potential to account for a large proportion of wealth inequality.
The fraction of the population which is rationally financially “ignorant” depends on the generosity of the
retirement system and the level of means-tested benefits. Educational efforts to enhance financial savvy
early in the life cycle so as to produce one percentage point excess return per year would be valued highly
by people in all educational groups.
Full paper: http://www.nber.org/papers/w18672.pdf
3.9 Review of Theories of Financial Crises
In this paper, three branches of theoretical literature on financial crises have been reviewed. The first one
deals with banking crises originating from coordination failures among bank creditors. The second one
deals with frictions in credit and interbank markets due to problems of moral hazard and adverse selection.
The third one deals with currency crises. The evolutions of these branches of the literature and how they
have been integrated recently to explain the turmoil in the world economy have also been discussed, as
well as the relation of the models to the empirical evidence and their ability to guide policies to avoid or
mitigate future crises.
Full paper: http://www.nber.org/papers/w18670.pdf
4. Job Openings
4.1. Program Assistant at NIMD, Netherlands
The Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) is looking for Program Assistant in its
representative office in Yerevan to assist in the management of NIMD country projects.
Availability: February 2013
Full description:
http://www.nimd.ge/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=110%3Aprogram-assistantarmenia-&catid=1%3Alatest-news&lang=en
4.2. Research Positions at FEEM, Italy
FondazioneEni Enrico Mattei (FEEM), a leading research institute on sustainable development, aims to
recruiting motivated and talented researchers to cover ten open positions within the Climate Change and
Sustainable Development Research Programme. The positions are open to: candidates with a Ph.D. in
economics or energy engineering, mathematics and physics, coupled with a solid economic background
and a professional experience.
Deadline: ongoing
Full description: http://www.feem.it/getpage.aspx?id=433
4.3. Postdoctoral Research Position in Political Science at Stockholm University, Sweden
Stockholm University is announcing a post-doctoral researcher position in political science at the
Department of Political Science at the Stockholm University. The position is a one-year full-time
appointment, and involves 80 percent research and 20 percent teaching.
Deadline: January 31, 2013
Full description: http://www.su.se/english/about/vacancies/post-doctoral-positions/post-doctoralresearcher-1.111851
4.4. Technopark Director at "Mkhitar Sebastatsi"
“Mkhitar Sebastiatsi” Educational Complex is seeking for a Technopark director to manage students’
technical and programmatic activities, teaching modules, “Robotics” club, and others.
Full description: http://mskh.am/am/26227
4.5. Executive director at Deem Communications LLC
The Deem Communications LLC is looking for an Executive Director to set goals and work with other
employees to ensure that the company successfully meets its goals. S/ He will manage staff and all
operations related activities of the Agency, and accomplish other duties, as required.
Deadline: February 10, 2013
Full description: http://www.deemcommunications.com
4.6. Project Manager at USAID – Ministry of Health Project
RA Ministry of Health is looking for a qualified Project manager who will be responsible for providing
«USAID Direct Grant to the Ministry of Health to support the Emergency Medical services for Armenian
Population» project management leadership and oversight of all project activities. He/she will also be
responsible for ensuring that activities under the grant project components are in conformity with the
immediate objectives of the grant project and the overall development objectives. The Project manager
should insure that Grant Coordination Team at MOH is fully equipped to carry out its main functions.
Required Qualifications:
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University degree in medicine/public health;
At least 5 years of work experience in relevant projects ;
Professional communications skills, excellent networking and negotiation skills;
Demonstrated ability to think strategically, organize, plan and prioritize work to achieve results;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Armenian;
Proficiency in MS Office, in particular good working skills in Excel is a plus;
Flexibility, ability to work independently and under pressure;
Necessary documents to be submitted:
-Curriculum Vitae/CV and motivation letter;
-Copies of the diploma/diplomas of higher education;
-Names and contacts of 2 referees, to be contacted if necessary;
The documents should be presented personally by the candidate presenting passport or other
identification document to MoH.
Address: Governmental building N 3, Room 236
Tel.: (010) 52 63 85
E-mail: ems@moh.am
Application deadline:January 31, 2013; 18:00
5. Reminding Deadlines
5.1. PhD Positions for International Students at University of Bocconi, Italy
University of Bocconi offers Doctoral Positions for Italian and international students in the field of
Economics and Finance in Italy. The scholarship is provided to learn Economics and Finance at the PhD
level, with backgrounds not only in economics and finance, but also other disciplines such as engineering
and statistics. The program has been organized within the two curricula of Economics and Finance
(students select one curriculum when they apply).
Application deadline: February 1, 2013.
To apply:
http://www.unibocconi.eu/wps/wcm/connect/Bocconi/SitoPubblico_EN/Navigation+Tree/Home/Services/
Application+and+Admission/Admission+-+PhD+programs/
More information: http://www.ceu.hu/admissions/financialaid/doctoral
5.2. Open Society Fellowships for International Students, USA 2013
Open Society Foundation (OSF) offers International Fellowships for a Project on Human Rights,
Government Transparency, Access to Information and to Justice and the Promotion of Civil Society and
Social Inclusion. Eligible Subjects are Human Rights, Government Transparency access to information and
to Justice, and the promotion of civil society and social inclusion. The OSF accepts proposals from
anywhere in the world; ideal fellows are specialists who can see beyond the parochialisms of their field and
possess the tenacity to complete a project of exceptional merit. Proficiency in spoken English is required.
Full-time fellows based in the United States will receive a stipend, depending on work experience,
seniority, and current income. In addition to the stipend, fellows will receive a project budget.
Application deadline: February 1, 2013
To apply: https://oas.soros.org/oas/
More information: http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants/open-society-fellowship
5.3. XIII ESCAS Biennial Conference 2013
Date: August 5- 6, 2013
Place: Astana, Kazakhstan
Theme: The Steppe and the Sown
The European Society for Central Asian Studies (ESCAS) invites proposals for individual papers, panels and
round-table discussions for the XIII ESCAS Biennial Conference 2013, regarding all aspects of research in the
arts, humanities and social sciences on Central Asia, namely the republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, together with Xinjiang, Mongolia, Afghanistan and adjacent
regions of Russia, China, Iran, South Asia and the Caucasus. The conference is scheduled at the Nazarbayev
University and the R. B. Suleimeinov Institute of Oriental Studies of the Kazakhstan Academy of Sciences.
Scholars and practitioners of anthropology, archaeology, architecture, art & art history, cinema,
development studies, economics & finance, history, musicology, philology, political science, sociology and
other related disciplines are encouraged to participate.
Submission deadline: February 28, 2013
Submit paper: http://www.escas.org/index.php?option=com_rsform&formId=8
More information: http://www.escas.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3&Itemid=9
5.4. The Inaugural European Conference on Arts and Humanities: ECAH 2013
Date: July 18 - 21, 2013
Theme: "Connectedness, Identity and Alienation in the Arts and Humanities"
Place: Brighton, UK
The International Academic Forum in conjunction with its global partners is announcing the Inaugural
European Conference on the Arts and Humanities, and encourages submissions that approach the theme
from a variety of perspectives. However, the submission of other topics for consideration is welcome and
sessions within and across a variety of inter/disciplinary and theoretical perspectives are encouraged.
Deadline: March 1, 2013.
Submit paper: http://ecah.iafor.org/Submissions.html
More information: http://ecah.iafor.org/Submissions.html
5.5. Finance and Economics Conference 2013
Date: July 4 - 6, 2013
Place: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
The Lupcon Center for Business Researchis announcing a call for Finance and Economic Conference;
proposals on any topic within the fields of finance or economics are welcome. The event implies excellent
networking opportunities, and includes VIP visit at European Central Bank. Successful papers are to be
published in conference proceedings.
Submission deadline: March 15, 2013
Submit paper: Christian Wolf cw@cwolf-online.com
More information: http://www.lcbr-fec.org
5.6. The Economics, Finance, MIS & International Business Research Conference
Date: July 11 - 14, 2013
Place: London, UK
The Economics, Finance, Management and Information System and International Business Research
Conference, sponsored by The Journal of American Business Review, Cambridge, publishes articles of
interest to members of the Business Community and will provide leadership in introducing new concept.
The proposed articles should address questions utilizing a variety of methods and theoretical perspectives.
The primary goal of the conference will be to provide opportunities for business related academicians and
professionals from various business related fields in a global realm to publish their paper in one source;
doctoral students are highly encouraged to apply.
Submission deadline: February 3, 2013
Submit paper: drsenguder@aol.com
More information: http://www.jaabc.com/london.html
5.7. Macroeconomic Challenges Facing Low-Income Countries: IMF Call for Papers
The conference, sponsored by the IMF and funded by the UK Department for International Development,
invites papers which should shed light on how macroeconomic challenges operate in practice, and how
they interact with each other, especially in terms of their effect on growth, macroeconomic stability, and
resilience to shocks.
Submission deadline: February 1, 2013
Submit paper: LICsConference@imf.org
More information: http://www.imf.org/external/np/seminars/eng/2012/lic/index.htm