Tuesday, April 8, 2008

IP Teachers attendance at WIPO-WTO Colloquium

Invitation to apply to the 2008 WIPO-WTO colloquium for teachers of intellectual property.

A two-week colloquium for teachers of intellectual property from developing countries and countries with economies in transition is being jointly organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva from 30 June to 10 July 2008.

What? Two-week colloquium for teachers of intellectual property from developing countries.

When: Due date: 4 April,
Course date: Geneva, 30 June to 10 July 2008

How: Web application form here. (Pdf version) (MSWord version)

Where: Application online or
the filled forms faxed to: (41 22) 740 1417 or
emailed to meetings.academy@wipo.int

Summary information:
A two-week colloquium for teachers of intellectual property from developing countries and countries with economies in transition is being jointly organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva from 30 June to 10 July 2008. The colloquium is also open to limited participation of teachers from developed countries. The colloquium seeks to be a multidisciplinary event, open to lawyers, economists, and other university teachers working in the field of intellectual property.

Basic eligibility criteria:
* Work as a university teacher of intellectual property in a developing country or in a country with an economy in transition, (with the exception of developed country applicants) with at least five years' teaching experience; an ongoing role in policy advice with respect to WIPO/WTO negotiations is desirable.
* Be in possession of an advanced degree in intellectual property law or in international law/economics/management with a specialization in intellectual property;
* Have an excellent knowledge of English;
* Indicate a topic related to the areas covered by the programme on which the applicant would be ready to make a short presentation. A one-page summary of the topic should accompany the Application Form.

More information?
This colloquium is the fifth offered by the two organizations. (info on past colloquia 2007, 2006, 2005) The main objective of the colloquium is to update university teachers of intellectual property in developing countries and countries with economies in transition on the activities and instruments of the WIPO and the WTO and to provide a forum for an exchange of information and ideas between them and the two secretariats on these matters. The emphasis would be on recent developments and policy issues under debate in the two organizations. The colloquium will also be an opportunity to exchange views and experiences on teaching methodologies.

This colloquium is aimed at enhancing the capacity of universities in developing countries and in countries with economies in transition to develop national expertise in intellectual property and provide policy advice to governments on matters dealt with by the WIPO and WTO.

The working language will be English. Twenty (20) places are available for applicants from developing countries and countries with economies in transition. The costs related to their participation will be borne by the organizers. An additional five places will be available for applicants from developed countries, at their own expense.

A copy of the provisional programme for the colloquium is available here.

Applicants must fulfil the following requirements:

* Work as a university teacher of intellectual property in a developing country or in a country with an economy in transition, (with the exception of developed country applicants) with at least five years' teaching experience; an ongoing role in policy advice with respect to WIPO/WTO negotiations is desirable.
* Be in possession of an advanced degree in intellectual property law or in international law/economics/management with a specialization in intellectual property;
* Have an excellent knowledge of English;
* Indicate a topic related to the areas covered by the programme on which the applicant would be ready to make a short presentation. A one-page summary of the topic should accompany the Application Form.

Interested candidates will need to complete the application form online by 4 April 2008.

The application form is also available in MS-Word and Adobe PDF. Applicants may also, send the application by fax or as an email attachment to the following address:

WIPO Worldwide Academy
Fax: (41 22) 740 1417
E-mail: meetings.academy@wipo.int

The final selection will be made by the organizers, taking into consideration the need for regional and gender balance. Selected applicants will be directly notified by the organizers.

Monday, March 17, 2008

Study in the USA - 2008 Fulbright Scholarships

Fulbright Scholarship scheme for 2008.
Solomon Islanders are eligible for these prestigious scholarships, and some have won them in the past (our first SI woman PhD - Dr Joanna Daiwo did her Masters through one of these).

What? Fulbright Scholarships 2008

When? Due date: 1 July 2008

How?
Applications require: form, CV and three referees (but see links for more information)
Download application forms here
Or for them to be emailed to you, email: usembsuva@connect.com.fj
Or call (+679) 331 4466 extension 8152

Where?
If submitting by email send to: usembsuva@connect.com.fj
If you are in Solo or PNG or Vanuatu, send applications to:
Douglas Street
P.O. Box 1492
NCD Port Moresby

Otherwise, send applications to:
US Embassy
31 Loftus Street
PO Box 218
Suva

More information?
here (US Embassy Suva)
Keep reading below for more information!

Basic Eligibility Criteria for Fulbright awards:
· an undergraduate (first university) degree,
· a minimum of five years of substantial professional experience,
· limited or no prior experience in the United States,
· demonstrated leadership qualities,
· a record of public service in the community, and
· strong English skills.

Interested individuals are to submit written applications together with copies of detailed CVs and a list of at least three referees.

Background
Fulbright Foreign Student Program brings citizens of other countries to the United States for Master’s degree or Ph.D. study at U.S. universities or other appropriate institutions. The program has brought some of the world’s finest minds to U.S. campuses and offers program participants insight into U.S. society and values. Many foreign Fulbright grantees are early-career professionals who will return to take leadership positions in their home countries, often working at universities or in government service.

Application forms can be downloaded using the links below,

Fulbright Application Form is available at http://suva.usembassy.gov/uploads/images/Jqf-yY_koM2bRuOqbLjkKQ/CopyofFulbrightApplication_PDF.pdf

or by email request at usembsuva@connect.com.fj or by calling (+679) 331 4466 extension 8152.