2010 John Smith Fellowship Programme
The application process for the 2010 Fellowship Programme is now CLOSED.
The application process in Moldova is administered by Ana Anghel on behalf of the John Smith Memorial Trust. Ana can be contacted on the following email address jsmt.moldova@johnsmithtrust.org.
Applications for Fellowships are invited from the following countries:
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine
The Fellowships aim to strengthen and deepen awareness of good governance through a five-week programme in the UK and placements that show the workings of organisations within a long established democracy. The “ideal” candidate will be aged 25-40, working in politics, local administration, business, the media or civil society, with a track record of achievement in the area of good governance and public service.
Good written and spoken English is essential. A minimum level of IELTS of 6.0 is normally needed for successful candidates. Candidates may be required to take an IELTS test at the final stage of the selection process. Not all finalists are required to sit a test. However, the interview panel reserves the right to require a test at their discretion. The costs of testing are covered by the John Smith Memorial Trust.
Please download this PDF 'Guidelines for Applicants' for information about Programme objectives and structure, areas of study, what we expect from candidates and indicators of eligibility: Download PDF The Trust strongly recommends you read this document before completing the application form.
HOW TO APPLY
DEADLINE – the deadline for all applications and supporting documents is November 9th 2009.
Application Form - Moldova 2010
Application Guidance - Attachments
Applications for the 2010 Programme must be completed in English and emailed to Ana Anghel at jsmt.moldova@johnsmithtrust.org as a Microsoft Word document no later than November 9th 2009. Applicants are also required to submit a printed, signed copy to Ana Anghel by that date with transcripts and a digital passport-sized colour photograph. Applicants should be aware that local interviews will take place during January 2010, and should bear this in mind when planning holidays/travel.
TELEPHONE INTERVIEWS
Under exceptional circumstances the John Smith Memorial Trust will allow candidates to take part in their interview via telephone. This will only be arranged if deemed absolutely necessary and unavoidable. The Trust’s preference is for interviews to take place in person. The arrangement of a telephone interview should be discussed with the John Smith Memorial Trust on an individual basis.
REFERENCES
In addition to the application form, the John Smith Memorial Trust requires 2 written references for each applicant – one from your current employer and one additional reference. This additional reference might be from a previous employer, a partner organisation or another individual you have worked with who is able to talk in detail about your skills and experience.
Please use the form ‘Reference Form' for the written reference as this is the only format The John Smith Memorial Trust will accept.
Ideally references should be included with the application. However, if this is not possible they will be required if candidates are shortlisted.
TRANSCRIPTS
Applicants must also provide original or notarised copies of all university transcripts. Ideally transcripts should reach the British Council by the application deadline. However, if this is not possible they will be required if candidates are shortlisted.
IELTS
Successful interviewees may be asked to sit an English exam at the end of January 2010: A minimum level of IELTS of 6.0 is normally needed for successful candidates. We may require you to take an IELTS test at the final stage of the selection process. This only applies to applicants who have been a) short listed for interview and b) selected by the interview panel for inclusion in our final short list. Not all finalists are required to sit a test. However, the interview panel reserves the right to require a test at their discretion. The costs of this exam and related costs will be covered by the John Smith Memorial Trust.
Please note that IELTS testing is not an indicator of selection for the John Smith Fellowship Programme. Selection for IELTS testing does not infer that a place on the Fellowship Programme has been secured. Similarly, exemption from IELTS testing does not indicate that the interview has been unsuccessful or that a place on the Fellowship Programme has been secured.
Final selection of candidates will be concluded by mid February 2010.