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Scholarships are awarded innovative performing arts projects that contribute to a critical discourse on existential and/or society related matters. International Ibsen Scholarships were initiated in 2007 by the Norwegian government and handed out for the first time in 2008. The statutes below were determined by the Norwegian Ministry of Cultural Affairs on January 16th 2016.

The project description must hold:

Project title.
A detailed description of the project.
A description on how the project contributes to a critical discourse (statute 2).
For statutes and other details, see here.

Mandatory attachments:

A detailed project description.
A detailed budget and a finance plan. Budget estimate must be in Euro or USD.
A detailed project time line.
Cv of project participants.
The application must be written in English.
All spaces marked with * must be filled in.

The Civil Society Leadership Awards (CSLA) provide fully-funded scholarships for master’s degree study to individuals who clearly demonstrate academic and professional excellence and a deep commitment to leading positive social change in their communities.
The Open Society Foundations and Scholarship Programs are committed to equal opportunity, and exercise that policy in relation to all admissions processes. CSLA does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. 

The Civil Society Leadership Awards (CSLA) provide fully-funded scholarships for master’s degree study to individuals who clearly demonstrate academic and professional excellence and a deep commitment to leading positive social change in their communities.

Eligibility Criteria 

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• be a citizen of an eligible country;
• demonstrate maturity, flexibility, and civil society leadership potential
• have an earned bachelor’s degree as of May 15, 2019 with an excellent academic record;
• demonstrate professional experience related to your chosen field of study;
• demonstrate proficiency in the language of instruction (English, German or French) at a level required for admission by host universities;
• be able to participate in an intensive pre-academic summer school in July or August 2020 and start their degree program in August or September 2020;
• be able to receive and maintain a visa or study permit as required by the host country; and
• demonstrate a clear commitment to their home country or region to strengthen open society development.

The awards are available to citizens of the following countries:  

• Afghanistan
• Azerbaijan
• Belarus
• Cambodia
• Democratic Republic of Congo
• Egypt
• Equatorial Guinea
• Eritrea
• Ethiopia
• Laos
• Libya
• Myanmar/Burma
• Republic of Congo
• South Sudan
• Sudan
• Syria
• Tajikistan
• Turkmenistan
• Uzbekistan

Awards are available for study in the following areas:

• Communications, Journalism & Media
• Culture, History & Society
• Development Studies
• Economics
• Education Management & Leadership
• Environment & Natural Resource Management
• Gender Studies
• Human Rights
• Law (including Human Rights law)
• Politics & International Studies
• Public Health Policy & Health Management
• Public Administration
• Public Policy
• Social Policy
• Social Work

The Open Society Foundations and Scholarship Programs are committed to equal opportunity, and exercise that policy in relation to all admissions processes. CSLA does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. 

Purpose and Priorities

Competition for the Civil Society Leadership Awards is open and merit-based. Selection is based on an applicant’s fit with the program’s objectives as well as the graduate admissions criteria of the participating universities. Academic excellence, professional aptitude, leadership potential in the field of specialization, proven commitment to open society values, and appropriate language proficiency are all important factors in evaluation.

All eligible applicants will be reviewed by an international selection committee. The proposed field of study should be logical for the goals expressed, and the application itself should be well-organized and complete. Compelling candidates will be interviewed by a selection committee comprised of university representatives, CSLA staff, and partner organization representatives, such as the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

Guidelines

Selection and Notification Cycle

• Applications must be submitted by midnight, May 15, 2019, Eastern Daylight Time.
• Uncompetitive and/or ineligible applicants will be notified in late August. 
• Applicants who pass external review become semi-finalists and will be invited to an interview to be scheduled in late September or October.
• Semi-finalists are required to secure two (2) letters of recommendation which must be submitted directly to CSLA by referees by October 1, 2019. 
• Semi-finalists will be required to take an official language test by the end of October 2019; all candidates invited to an interview are entitled to one (1) language test, arranged and paid for by CSLA.
• Final selection will be held in November; results will be sent via email by January 2020.
• Successful semi-finalists are now CSLA finalists, and CSLA staff will initiate their host university placement process.
• The CSLA university placement process takes time; CSLA will strive to confirm placements for finalists by late April 2020.
• Once placement is secured, CSLA finalists will be notified that they are now CSLA grantees, and will be asked to sign and return a formal grant document before any further actions can be taken. 

Interested applicants must complete an online or paper CSLA application and submit along with supporting documentation to be considered for CSLA support. 

Online Application

All candidates are strongly encouraged to apply online if possible using the Open Society Foundations grant portal, an online platform. To apply online, please register on the portal and then follow instructions.

Paper Application

Paper applications may be accessed in the Download Files section of this page. Please download the application form before completing or printing, and review the accompanying materials before submitting your application.

If you are applying in French, you must download and email or mail in an application form. Please consult How to Apply for further information. 

If you have further questions, please consult the Frequently Asked Questions. 

All application materials in French will be available on this page from March 21, 2019.

These grants support artists (individuals, collaborations, or collectives) to develop their practice. Among other activities, the grants can be used to pursue threads of research, stage an event, make new work, publish, travel, take part in a residency or workshop, or present an exhibition or performance.

These grants support artists (individuals, collaborations, or collectives) to develop their practice. Among other activities, the grants can be used to pursue threads of research, stage an event, make new work, publish, travel, take part in a residency or workshop, or present an exhibition or performance. The grants can cover part or all of the proposed activity or project. Approximately ten grants are awarded each calendar year, with an average value of US$5,000. Results are communicated within four weeks of the deadline to apply. Grant recipients are selected by an external advisory committee. The advisors’ names are published after grant recipients are announced.

ELEGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Applicants must come from the field of contemporary arts (all disciplines are welcome).
• Applicants must be primarily engaged with artistic concerns and aim toward high artistic merit.
• Activities or projects can take place anywhere in the world, but must be by artists or arts practitioners from or living in the Arab world, and/or engaged with the Arab world.
• The proposal must be achievable and completed within twelve months of the grant submission deadline.
• Applications to attend degree-based study programs (such as MAs or PhDs) are out of the grant program’s scope and will not be considered.

APPLICATION

Please fill in the online form below, upload your work samples, upload your completed PDF application form and click ‘submit’ at the bottom left of this page.

You can download the fillable PDF application form here: PDF application form Grants for Artists

Applications can ONLY be submitted in English or Arabic.

Only completed PDF application forms with supporting material uploaded through this page will be accepted. The form is best completed using Adobe Acrobat Reader.

PROCESS

• All applicants, whether selected or not, receive a response to their applications.
• Due to the high volume of applications and the confidentiality of the selection process, Mophradat does not provide individual feedback explaining the reason an application was not selected.
• If selected, a grant agreement will be signed between the recipient and Mophradat.
• Funds will be released in a two-stage process: 80 percent when the grant agreement is signed, and the remaining 20 percent on project completion.
• A narrative summary of what was achieved and a financial report must be submitted by the date included in the grant agreement before the second installment is made.

*By applying for a grant, you agree that if you are selected, you will endeavor to realize your proposal. If the proposal is not realized to an appropriate level of completion, you may be asked to partially or fully reimburse Mophradat.

Deadline to apply: April 1 and October 1

Freemuse is a Copenhagen-based international human rights organisation defending artistic freedom. Freemuse has a UN ECOSOC consultative status and is generally regarded by UN, international organisations and partners as the world’s leading NGO in the field of freedom of artistic expression and creativity.
 

Freemuse is a Copenhagen-based international human rights organisation defending artistic freedom. Freemuse has a UN ECOSOC consultative status and is generally regarded by UN, international organisations and partners as the world’s leading NGO in the field of freedom of artistic expression and creativity.

Freemuse monitors and documents violations of artistic freedom, and exposes laws and policies that enable and sustain these violations. We leverage evidence-based advocacy for systemic structural changes at the international, regional and national level working with partners, artists, and activists in the global south and north. Freemuse campaigns for and supports individual artists; we also facilitate and grow locally-owned national coalitions to defend artistic freedom and support their campaign and capacity building.

Job Purpose: The Communications Officer will work closely with the Communications and Campaigns Manager to implement the communication strategy and carry out day-to-day tasks, including the creation of content, management of web site and social media profiles, media relations and awareness raising.

Main Responsibilities

1. Draft and edit content and copy (e.g. press releases, statements, features, reports, social media posts, newsletter)
2. Maintain web content and execute social media strategies
3. Assist in the development and implementation of communications strategies
4. Assist in media outreach and awareness raising with stakeholders
5. Track and analyse media exposure, web traffic and social media engagement
6. Identify and collaborate on projects with journalists, bloggers, researchers, designers and other content producers
7. Prepare presentations and reports in coordination with other departments
8. Conduct other tasks as assigned

Required skills and experience 

• A minimum of two years experience as a Communications Officer or similar role
• Minimum of a Bachelors’ degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or other relevant field
• Fluency in English, including excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong understanding and use of digital and social media
• Knowledge of SEO and digital marketing
• Proficient in MS Office and content management systems, familiarity with Adobe (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign)
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to exercise good judgment and solve problems quickly and effectively
• Ability to work independently
• Good team player
• Ability to meet deadlines during competing priorities
• Strong communication skills with external audiences

Desirable skills and experience 

• Video and sound production
• Graphic design experience
• Additional language skills, particularly Arabic, French, Mandarin, Russian and Spanish
• Previous work in an NGO setting, preferably focused on human rights 

Application details

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents as part of their application:

• CV
• motivation letter addressing your fitness against the required qualifications
• brief writing sample

Application deadline: 11 March 2019

Send application to [email protected]

No phone calls please.

Closing date:       11 March 2019
Interview dates:   19 & 20 March
Contract:               12 months (with a 90-day probation period); extension is possible
Salary:                   Competitive in international NGO setting
Location:               Copenhagen