Deadline: 1 June 2017
Open to: applicants between the ages of 25 and 40 years old, currently
enrolled in or recent graduate of a Masters or PhD program in
international affairs, security studies, gender studies, anthropology,
political science, international development or a related discipline
Venue: 12-19 November 2017 in Washington, D.C.
Description
WIIS is pleased to announce the launch of the Next Generation WPS+GPS
Symposium. The five-day symposium will examine international security
challenges from a gender perspective and bring together an international
cohort of 24 graduate students (MA and PhD students). The symposium is
scheduled to take place November 12-19, 2017 in Washington, D.C.
The symposium is a part of a larger initiative designed to bridge existing
divides between the traditional security community and the Women,
Peace and Security (WPS) community. The WPS+GPS Initiative seeks to
reframe and broaden the WPS agenda to include a Gender, Peace, and
Security (GPS) agenda in order to advance knowledge and build and
support a community of international security experts that is more
diverse and knowledgeable about gender analyses of complex
international security challenges.
The WPS+GPS Initiative is funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York
and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
Symposium details:
The symposium will feature interactive lectures and seminar discussions
on the gender dimensions of international security challenges. We will
focus on regional as well as transnational challenges such as terrorism,
migration, and peace operations. Symposium participants will receive
professional development and skills training, including how to effectively
communicate with the media, write for policymakers, and leverage social
media. Participants will also gain exposure to government agencies,
international organizations, and think tanks.
Finally, symposium participants will be invited to actively participate in
the first workshop of the WPS+GPS research and book project. This
project brings together leading scholars and experts across disciplines
and across the globe to take stock of WPS+GPS efforts and define
research and policy agendas for the future. WIIS will seek to pair graduate
students with senior members of the research and book project and
encourage them to set up joint research and writing teams. In addition,
selected participants will be requested to write two blogs following the
symposium.
Eligibility
In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the
following criteria:
Selection is based on a competitive application process. WIIS
will invite 24 applicants to participate in the program.
Candidates must be:
Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a Masters or PhD
program in international affairs, security studies, gender
studies, anthropology, political science, international
development or a related discipline. Students who will be
enrolled within the next academic year will also be considered;
Between the ages of 25 and 40;
Fluent in both spoken and written English;
All genders are encouraged to apply.
Costs
All costs associated with symposium travel and accommodation will be
covered by WIIS.
Application
Prospective participants must provide the following application materials:
Application form that can be found here;
Resume;
A high resolution picture;
Two letters of reference submitted directly to WIIS by references
at NextGenerationSymposium@wiisglobal.org. The subject line should
read, "Reference 2017 NGS: applicant's last name.
Letter of interest which should address the following:
--Why the applicant is interested;
--How the applicants experience, education, and general background
would contribute to the Next Generation Symposium; and
--How the symposium would enhance the applicants future career goals.
All inquiries and application materials should be submitted
to: NextGenerationSymposium@wiisglobal.org. The subject line should
read, "Application 2017 NGS: last name of the applicant."
Applications are due by June 1, 2017. Selected participants will receive
formal invitations in late June/early July 2017.
About Women in International Security
Women In International Security (WIIS) is the premier organization in the
world dedicated to advancing the leadership and professional
development of women in the field of international peace and security.
WIIS (pronounced wise) sponsors leadership training, mentoring, and
networking programs as well as substantive events focused on current
policy problems. WIIS also supports research projects and policy
engagement initiatives on critical international security issues, including
the nexus between gender and security.
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