Call for Applications: 2021 IPCS India-Afghanistan Young Scholars’ Workshop (Virtual)

Conference Short Program in Art and Humanities , in Business and Law , in Education and Languages , in Social Science
  • Online
  • Apply Before : January 25, 2021

Opportunity Details

  • Opportunity ID 95658
  • Degree Non Degree Program/Certificate
  • Language Requirement Not Required
  • Opportunity Type : Fully Funded
  • Duration 3 days
  • Gender MaleFemale
  • Language of Instruction English
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Opportunity Description

About the workshop

The Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS) is calling for applications for the forthcoming three-day virtual Young Scholars’ Workshop (YSW) to be held in Feb 2021. IPCS, in collaboration with the India-Afghanistan Foundation (IAF), hosts the workshop. IAF was established by the governments of India and Afghanistan.

Workshop in brief

Application deadline: 25 January 2021

Organizer: Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS)

Supporter: India-Afghanistan Foundation (IAF)

Target audience: Indian and Afghan applicants

Location: Online

Objectives of the workshop

The YSW aims to:

  • Generate a platform for multi-disciplinary interaction between Afghan and Indian youth from a variety of backgrounds, including, but not limited to policy, politics, industry, and culture and the arts;
  • Deepen understanding of the historical, socio-political, and cultural dynamics that inform the India-Afghanistan relationship through interactions with expert speakers; and
  • Pave the ground for future India-Afghanistan youth-led opportunities for cooperation within and across diverse areas.

Eligibility criteria

  • Applicants must be between 20-25 years old.
  • Must be citizens and residents of either of the two countries.
  • Participants should be in the final year of their undergraduate degree or above or be able to demonstrate corresponding work experience in a relevant field.
  • Candidates should have spoken and written fluency in English (YSW’s working language).
  • Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Application Procedure

Please send your application to officemail@ipcs.org  with the subject line “YSW 2021” by 25 January 2021.

  • You must submit the following documents in a single PDF file:
  •  One-page CV
  •  Statement of purpose (max. 300 words)
  •  Two recommendation letters (professional and/or academic)

Note: Additional documents may be requested at a later stage.

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