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This section is an online library of resources and links related to careers in development. There is a tremendous amount of support available through the internet. This site provides links to as many relevant web sites as we hear about.
If you know of a good site we haven't included then please let us know by emailing us at jeff.riley@kcl.ac.uk
University of Sussex Careers Centre www.sussex.ac.uk/cdec/
A very useful page of Development links including providers of volunteering and internship opportunities. Follow the links to the International Development pages.
A Good Place to Start -finding development information online www.ids.ac.uk/ids/info/sliGoodGuide.html
Free downloadable resource produced by the Institute for Development Studies at Sussex.
An introductory guide for students from colleagues at the University of Manchester. www.studentnet.manchester.ac.uk/careers/downloads
University of California www-irps.ucsd.edu/resources/cccr_internet1.php
Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies in San Diego has a useful links page.
Experience Development www.experiencedevelopment.org
This website is designed to specifically address the lack of coordinated information on what is a very complex and very large sector.
The UK International Development Sector www.intermundia.org
A downloadable overview written by David Sunderland, an International Development professional, in 2004..
Yellow Monday www.ids.ac.uk/ids/news/ymonday
Weekly newsletter emailed free of charge from the Institute of Development Studies (IDS). Includes jobs, internship and voluntary opportunities within the IDS and from external organisations.
World Service Enquiry www.wse.org.uk
Provides information and advice about volunteering or working overseas in the developing world.
Alert Net www.alertnet.org
A major information site provided by the Reuters Foundation. Includes an NGO directory and vacancy service.
Ethical Careers www.ethicalcareers.org
A web site and an associated book that includes a section on International Development. Useful for generating ideas about associated careers and for those in the early stages of researching Development.
Policy Library www.policylibrary.com
A good resource on Development policy issues and latest research. Plus a useful directory of think tanks and other policy research bodies worldwide. Also links to job sites including human rights and ethical jobs.
The Development Executive www.devex.com
Membership organisation providing business intelligence and recruitment services to development organisations. Includes vacancy listings, CV database, newsletter etc.
Working for a Charity www.wfac.org.uk
Useful information on working in the charity sector, with advice on finding work, training courses and useful links.
Career pathways for graduates in the voluntary/ community sector http://www.studentnet.manchester.ac.uk/careers/downloads/publications/pathwaysvoluntarycommunity/
Includes case studies of people working in NGOs as well as charities.
Development Gateway www.developmentgateway.org
A Belgian based foundation maintains this portal for development information and knowledge-sharing worldwide
Globalisation and Development
Notes from a talk by Dr Ian Goldin - May 2008
Australian Aid Training and Resource Guide Most useful for Australians but lots of addresses and links - Jan 2009
International Humanitarian City A Dubai based global humanitarian and aid hub - April 2009
General profile of a development role. A useful starting point, including useful advice and resources - also includes two case studies of recent graduates now working in the sector.
Consulting
Consulting Base Ltd Directory of Firms www.consultingbase.com/index.php?pageid=8
Searchable database of consulting firms from around the world who specialise primarily in aid-funded development projects in emerging markets and developing countries.
Economics
A resource prepared by SOAS Careers Service.
Fundraising
Charity Fundraiser in close-up
Profile of fundraising work for the charity sector, including case studies of graduates. www.prospects.ac.uk/links/Fundraiser/
Fundraising Training Ltd www.fundraisingtraining.co.uk
Provides recruitment services and training courses for the charitable sector.
PFC www.pfcfundraising.co.uk
PFC is an established fundraising company, which offers training courses in fundraising.
Institute of Fundraising www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk
The professional body for fundraising. Very good source of information about courses, events and job as well as on-line forums which you might use to get further advice.
www.fundraising.co.uk
Internet based consultancy with a useful web site that includes vacancies.
Human Rights Opportunities
A resource prepared by SOAS Careers Service.
Careers in Human Rights Forum
A presentation organised by the Specialist Institutions Careers Service (The Careers Group, University of London) in March 2006
Human Rights Web www.hrweb.org
A resources page contains names of human rights organizations, other organizations doing substantial amounts of human rights work, and resources (such as libraries and internet-based information) of use to human rights activists and researchers.
Human Rights Internet www.hri.ca
The Human Rights Internet. A leader in the exchange of information within the worldwide human rights community
Human Rights Library (Essex University)http://libwww.essex.ac.uk/Human_Rights/HRights.htm
An excellent set of links focused on human rights.
Capital Punishment Studies internships www.wmin.ac.uk/ccps
Internships on projects in the Caribbean, Malawi, Philippines, Uganda and Sierra Leone. Information is provided in the Autumn term each year at the Death Penalty Forum.
Summer Courses on Human Rights
nottingham.ac.uk/law/hrlc/courses/index.php
One and two term courses. With the latter offering a placement with a relevant ngo
Peace and Conflict
BOND - Conflict Policy Group
Supports BOND members and external partners in networking on conflict and security-related issues of relevance to development and humanitarian action.
Careers in Conflict Resolution
A resource covering careers in international peace and conflict resolution produced by a US NGO, Alliance for Conflict Resolution. Download here
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace carnegieendowment.org/about/index.cfm?fa=employment
A Washington DC foreign policy think tank with offices in Brussels. Ad hoc internships
an independent charity working to prevent violence, promote justice and transform conflict into opportunities for development. We give practical support to people and groups working in countries affected by armed conflict A Guide to the Training, Assessment and Recruitment of Peaceworkers
www.peaceworkers.org.uk/PWUK%20Training%20guide.pdf
Produced by Peaceworkers UK. Includes useful sections on the skills and qualities needed, training available, and the opportunities available according to level of experience.
NATO
A Parliamentary internship. nb this is no longer current but they do get advertised regularly - download advert here
A longer NATO HQ Internship details at www.nato.int/structur/interns/#overview
Finally NATO is also associated with an internship offered by the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. Details at www.nato.int/shape/community/internship/index.htm
International Relations and Security Network www.isn.ethz.ch/isn
Ten internships a year offered by this Zurich based organisation
Links provided by the Lloyds insurance market. Click here.
A King's College students talks about applying to and writing for a Political Risk employer. Download here
Planning
International Development Network http://idn.rtpi.org.uk
Set by the Royal Town Planning Institute to provide a focus for planners with an interest in planning and international development.
Relief
www.aidsportal.org
A joint initiative of the DFID Global AIDS Policy Team and the UK Consortium on AIDS and International Development.
Aid Workers www.aidworkers.net
An aid workers forum, including a useful Advice for First-Time Aid Workers section and advice and resources covering various aspects of aid work.
Aid Work: What Recruiters Really Look For www.aidworkers.net/?q=node/592
A useful article on getting into international aid work, highlighting the importance of experience.
People in Aid: Competencies in Relief Work
A June 2007 publication that reviews the range and use of 'competencies' in Relief
Looking for Jobs and Internships in Politics and Policy
An introductory resource prepared by The Careers Group
Interns Network www.internsnetwork.org.uk
Information on politically-related internships including Development organisations and NGOs. Various guides cover NGOs and Charities, International Development and Politics. Produces a very useful 'Monday Briefing' of current jobs and internships.
World Think Tank Directory
www.policyjobs.net/World_Think_Tanks
Comprehensive directory of think tanks (independent research organisations) across the world. Explore the websites of individual think tanks to look for possible opportunities.
NIRA World Directory of Think Tanks
www.nira.go.jp/ice/nwdtt/2005/
World think tank listings from the Japanese National Institute for Research Advancement.
This list is not exhaustive but features directories of organisations as well as organisations that, for various reasons, are especially relevant for those seeking entry into the sector. In addition to these please visit our Employers section for reports on development organisations
Directory of Development Organisations www.devdir.org
A worldwide online directory of development organisations, which gives you details of which organisations operate in which country.
ReliefWeb Directory of Humanitarian Organisations http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwc.nsf/doc202?OpenForm
Database of organisations working on humanitarian projects worldwide from ReliefWeb, the UN's gateway for humanitarian information on complex emergencies and natural disasters.
British NGOs for International Development (BOND) www.bond.org.uk
The website for the network of nearly 300 British voluntary and international development organisations. A search button allows you to list member organisations by criteria such as location and type of activities.
Interaction www.interaction.org
The American equivalent of BOND.
World Directory of NGOs www.wango.org
Comprehensive directory of Development organizations worldwide.
Organisation and management of NGOs - working papers www.lse.ac.uk/collections/CCS/publications/iwp/
A collection of papers by the staff and students of the LSE. Many of these provide interesting comment directly relevant for those applying for employment or work experience with NGOs.
Civil Service Fast Stream
www.faststream.gov.ukA graduate entry route for senior Civil Service careers.
Government Economic Service www.ges.gov.uk
Fast Stream Economists scheme.
DFID (Department for International Development) www.dfid.gov.uk
UK Government department responsible for managing Britain's aid. A useful 'quick guide' is available at www.dfid.gov.uk/pubs/files/DFIDquickguide1.pdf and DFID also publish the Developments magazine, subscribe for free, or you may find it in your careers service - www.developments.org.uk
Foreign & Commonwealth Office www.fco.gov.uk
The United Nations www.un.org
www.unsystem.org
A comprehensive list of all UN websites
UN Jobs
https://jobs.un.org/General information on employment opportunities
UN internships and volunteering www.unitar.org/diplomacy/internships.htm#other
List of links to UN agency internship opportunities
United Nations Volunteering
www.unv.org
Volunteer arm of the UN, for volunteers with particular technical or professional experience
UN Internships in Bonn, Germany
www.unv.org/who-we-are/careers/internship.html
United Nations Volunteering in New York
www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/sds/internsh/htm/faqs.htm
UN Competitive Recruitment Examinations Programme www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/examin/exam.htm
Junior Professional Officer scheme www.jposc.org
For experienced postgraduates.
UN Headquarters Internship Programme
www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/examin/internsh/ intern.htm
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
www.undp.org/jobs
Vacancies page of the UNDP. For details of potential internship or job opportunities within country offices see www.undp.org/countries/.
www.unfpa.org/about/employment/internship.htm
Internships with UNFPA in New York. UNDP Leadership Development Programme
www.undp.org/ohr/lead/
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) www.ohchr.org/english/about/internship.htm
Details of 3 month internship programme for graduate students with OHCHR.
UNICEF www.unicef.org/about/employ/index.html
General information on employment with UNICEF.
UNICEF Internship Programme www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_internship.html
Details of UNICEF's internship scheme, which provides opportunities for qualified students to spend 6-18 weeks at both Headquarters and country offices for a period.
United Nations High Commission for Refugees
(UNHCR) www.unhcr.org/careers
Opportunities with the UNHCR.
UNHCR London Internship Programme www.unhcr.org.uk/interns/
Internships in the London office of UNHCR, a rare opportunity for a UN internship outside of New York or Geneva.
UNESCO www.unesco.org
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
UNESCO Internships - complex link, click here
1-4 month opportunities for graduate or postgraduate students or those pursuing professional qualifications.
UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Internship Programme www.unece.org/oes/internships/internship_prog.htm
2-6 months internships for graduate and postgraduate students on an adhoc basis, with a specialism in one of UNECE's key areas.
UN Economic & Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) Internship Programme http://unescap.org/jobs/internships/
2-6 month internships for postgraduate students with a specialism in an area relevant to the commission.
UN Economic Comission for Latin American and the Caribbean (ECLAC) www.eclac.cl
UN Office at Nairobi (UNON) Internship Programmes - complex link, click here
Administers internships at UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and UNON.
United Nations Association UK (UNA-UK) www.una.org.uk/vacancies.html
Membership organisation, independent of the UN, aiming to promote multilateralism and adherence to international law, and to support the UN. Offers part-time internships in the London office.
World Bank www.worldbank.org/careers
Provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries.
IMF (International Monetary Fund) www.imf.org
Monitors and overseas international financial system with a focus on macro-economic development and policy.
IMF Internship Programme
www.imf.org/external/np/adm/rec/job/summint.htm
Summer and winter internships of 10-13 weeks, aimed at PhD economists, enabling them to carry out a programme of research and produce a paper.
IMF Experience Economists Programme
www.imf.org/external/np/adm/rec/job/expecon.htm
For economists with 5-15 years experience.
IMF Research Assistants Programme
www.imf.org/external/np/adm/rec/job/rap.htm
2 year appointments intended for undergraduate students before pursuing further studies or moving on to other employment opportunities.
Vacancies in Multilaterals
missions.itu.int/~italy/vacancies/vaclinks.htm
Links to vacancy pages of a wide range of multilateral organisations
European Union Vacancies www.euvacancies.net
For EU and UN vacancies. Updated daily, with recruitment positions in Brussels and other international locations.
Offers free email updates.
EU Activities - Development
http://europa.eu/pol/dev/index_en.htm
Information about the EU's development related work.
EU Commission - Development
http://ec.europa.eu/comm/development/ index_en.htm
The EU Commissions responsibilities for development.
European Commission Traineeships http://ec.europa.eu/stages/index_en.htm
Also known as 'Stages', graduate traineeships in the European Commission
The Council of the European Union Traineeships
www.consilium.europa.eu
European Parliament Traineeships
www.europarl.europa.eu
Including opportunities in journalism, translation and other general positions.
European Economic and Social Committee Traineeships http://eesc.europa.eu/organisation/tgj/ trainees/index_en.asp
5 month traineeships for graduates starting in February and September.
EU Delegation of the EC to the US - Internships www.eurunion.org/delegati/ppd/interns.htm
For students and recent graduates based in Washington, offered three times a year.
Commonwealth Secretariat thecommonwealth.org/ occasional entry level opportunities
Vacancies in International Organisations
http://missions.itu.int/~italy/vacancies/vaclinks.htm
Useful links to recruitment and vacancy pages from the Permanent Mission of Italy to International Organizations in Geneva.
Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development (OECD) Young Professionals Programme www.oecd.org
A highly competitive 2 year programme
Human rights organisation which focuses specifically on freedom of expression and freedom of information. Accepts rolling applications for internships across its programme areas.
Bretton Woods Project www.brettonwoodsproject.org
Not a multilateral but an organisation that seeks to influence the IMF and the World Bank. Has occasional internships.
Environmental Justice Foundation www.ejfoundation.org
UK based NGO campaigning on environmental human rights. Opportunities for volunteer researchers and those with experience in film production.
GOAL www.goal.ie
An international humanitarian organisation that responds to global emergencies as well as being involved with longer term projects. Practical 'hands-on' orientation means it has need of people with a range of technical skills. Considers relatively inexperienced graduates even without specific technical skills for international volunteering posts.
IMC Worldwide www.imcworldwide.org.uk
A humanitarian relief organisation that occasionally is able to offer overseas postings for those with relevant qualifications without extensive international experience.
INTRAC (International NGO Training and Research Centre) www.intrac.org
A non-profit organisation which supports NGOs and civil society organisations through policy research and programmes to strengthen management and organisational effectiveness.
International Alert www.international-alert.org
Independent peacebuilding organisation working in over 20 countries and territories around the world. Offers a paid 6 month internship programme; see www.international-alert.org/jobs/interns.php. They also recruit unpaid volunteers for periods of 6 months (min 20 hours a week).
International Rescue Committee (IRC) www.theirc.org
Peaceworkers UK www.peaceworkers.org.uk
Part of the Peacebuilding Issues Programme of International Alert. Promotes the use of civilians in conflict resolution, management and prevention. Runs training courses and produces a useful guide to working as a peaceworker. See Peace & Conflict.
RedR www.redr.org
An international NGO that provides recruitment, training and support services for humanitarian professionals across the world. RedR recruits experienced professionals but offers short courses that may be helpful for those with less experience.
Video Volunteers www.videovolunteers.org
Video volunteers need people to use their video journalism skills to help rural communities in India. Download a report on their work here
Development Consultancy
Brief profiles of development-related companies in the UK and USA and where to find others.
Crown Agents www.crownagents.com
A private sector International Development consultancy
Vacancy listings
Many Development agencies will advertise their opportunities on their own web sites or on Development related web sites. These are some of the key ones. You should also check the General links section above for other job/placement listings offered by other development sites.
Alertnet Jobs www.alertnet.org/thepeople/jobs/
Generally advertises jobs in relief and humanitarian work.
Bond - Latest Jobs www.bond.org.uk/jobs.php/
International development jobs with UK based NGOs.
The advanced search section allows you to search for 'graduate' positions and 'international development'. Also lists internships and volunteering opportunities.
Includes listings in International development and Poverty Relief
ReliefWeb www.reliefweb.int
DevNetJobs www.devnetjobs.org
Development AID www.developmentaid.org
DevJobs
www.devjobs.orgmydevjobs www.mydevjobs.com
Vacancies in International Organisations
http://missions.itu.int/~italy/vacancies/vaclinks.htm
Useful links to recruitment and vacancy pages from the Permanent Mission of Italy to International Organizations in Geneva.
Idealist www.idealist.org
Internship and job listings.
A comprehensive development sector guide
Foreign Policy Association - Global Jobs Board www.fpa.org/jobs_contact2423/jobs_contact.htm
Internship and job listings around the world.
Eldis www.eldis.org
Excellent database of information on Development issues. Includes jobs
The Guardian http://jobs.guardian.co.uk
See in particular the Wednesday Society supplement
The Guardian Choosing an ethical placement
Non Profit Career Network www.nonprofitcareer.com
American-based site for students seeking work in the US development sector.
One World www.oneworld.net
Database of NGOs and smaller grassroots organisations. You can also register for a weekly jobs bulletin by via email.
Economist www.economist.com
Carries adverts for many bi-lateral and multi-lateral organisationsa although positions are usually fairly senior and requiring considerable experience.
Dev Zone www.dev-zone.org
New Zealand resource centre on international development includes job listings
Careers Without Borders www.careerswithoutborders.com
Recruitment site dedicated to international jobs in relief and development
Human Rights Jobs www.humanrightsjobs.com
Requires subscription for full access. Includes jobs in UK, US, Canada, Europe and the rest of the world.
PolicyJobs www.policyjobs.net
Requires subscription for full access. Includes jobs in UK, US, Canada, Europe and the rest of the world.
Political Jobs www.politicaljobs.net
Requires subscription for full access. Includes jobs in UK, US, Canada, Europe and the rest of the world.
Ethical Jobs www.ethicaljobs.netRequires subscription for full access. Includes jobs in UK, US, Canada, Europe and the rest of the world.
International Career Employment Weekly www.internationaljobs.org
A weekly newspaper, an annual directory of international internships and an opportunities email service.
IntJobs www.intjobs.org
International job listings (American slant)
Opportunities Abroad www.wse.org.uk
Europe's premier Development jobs online magazine - also carries internships. The publisher, World Service Enquiry, also produces an annual guide which includes a section on volunteering and costs £5. The previous year's edition is made available as a free pdf download.
Operation Raleigh www.raleighinternational.org/ read a blog about going abroad as a volunteer manager
iHipo - International jobs and Internships ihip.com
Carries a few internships with multilaterals such as the UN. Free access but fees for full access
SciDev.Net - Science and Development Network www.scidev.net/jobs and www.scidev.net/grants
Good resource for those interested in pursuing scientific careers in the development field, with news and regional information, as well as useful job and research grant pages (see above).
Registers
The sector has a number of organisations that hold registers of experienced personnel for emergency and overseas work. These include RedR www.redr.org Peaceworkers UK www.peaceworkers.org.uk and the Commonwealth Fund for Technical Cooperation www.thecommonwealth.org
The World Service Enquiry annual guide provides a fuller list.
There are a number of organisations supported by DFID who recruit volunteers with relevant skills and qualifications to work overseas, on average for two years. These are Progressio, Skillshare International, VSO and International Service. See details below. DFID also support The African Community Development Foundation, a UK charity recruiting Africa diaspora professionals for summer projects in Africa. (click here for a recent advert) Details of other organisations actively recruiting volunteers are also given. If you are looking for volunteering and internship opportunities, check the websites of some of these Organisations
Volunteering opportunity links www.unv.org/volunteers/options/abroad/ otherops.htm
Lst of links of other organizations working with volunteers
Asian Foundation for Philanthropy www.affp.org.uk
Volunteering opportunities with grassroots organisations in India, including teaching, IT and technical roles. Runs Paropkaar Programme to enable British Asians to contribute to development in India.
Progressio www.ciir.org
Progressio (previously Catholic Institute for International Relations)
Latin American Bureau - Volunteer NGOs www.latinamericabureau.org/?lid=241
List of organisations who have opportunities (unpaid and paid) to work on development projects in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Skillshare International www.skillshare.org
SUFA's Skills Exchange Project connects community groups in Africa with volunteers and interns from the North.
Voluntary Service Overseas www.vso.org.uk
VSO may also have shorter term placements for professionals. VSO's Youth For Development programme offers placements in around 30 developing countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Must have at least a year's community or volunteer experience and be aged between 18 and 25. There is also a 'Diaspora' programme that is designed to provide opportunities for members of diaspora groups in the UK to return home as volunteers. See also Global Exchange www.globalxchange.org.uk, a youth exchange programme run jointly by VSO, CSV and the British Council. Volunteers from the UK and from developing countries spend 3 months working together in each country.
International Service www.internationalservice.org.uk
One year volunteering opportunities in Africa and Asia. This NGO uses sport and play as a tool for the development of children and youth Right To Play is committed to improving the lives of children and to strengthening their communities by translating the best practices of sport and play into opportunities to promote development, health and peace.
An opportunity to spend 5 months gaining paid experience in a Commission Directorate.
A French relief organisation which has a range of overseas internships available on an ad hoc basis.
A not-for-profit organisation which, for an administration fee, can offer introductions to overseas placement opportunities with relevant organisations.
Advice and support agency for individuals and organisations. Publishers of the World Service Enquiry - see General links above. Includes listings of volunteer placements by country and area of work/activity.
Voluntary work camp placement in Ghana.
An international youth development NGO, offering 18-28 year olds the chance to train and work as Peer Educators working on health and environmental issues in Africa and Asia.
An online directory that matches organisations seeking volunteers who can search for roles based on specific interests and skills. Includes 500 organisations world wide.
For short term placements in places such as hospitals, schools and community centres. Options also for skilled volunteers in training roles.
Lots of useful links to organisations offering volunteering opportunities in the UK and abroad
A database of UK voluntary opportunities in a range of sectors including many relevant for the Development sector. Also has useful links for those wanting to volunteer overseas
A database of UK voluntary opportunities in a range of sectors including many relevant for the Development sector. Also has useful links for those wanting to volunteer overseas
Matches volunteers with organisations.
The UN has an extensive volunteers programme and this includes a flourishing online programme.
A growing student activist network with branches in UK and overseas universities.
Oxford University organisation that run an annual international development conference.
* An article from the Guardian on the issue * A guide on choosing a ethical placement
CF Appointments www.cfappointments.com
CR Search & Selection www.crsearch.co.uk
Harris Hill www.harrishill.co.uk
Eden Brown www.edenbrown.com
Kage Partnership www.kagep.com
ProspectUS www.prospect-us.co.uk
TPP www.tpp.co.uk
Agency Central www.agencycentral.co.uk
An agency portal rather than an agency as such. Allows you to search for agencies registered on the site by sector as well as skillsets. While Development isn't available as a 'sector' there are lots of agencies registered for the charity sector and they deal with skillsets ranging from advocacy to policy development.
Postgraduate Courses
Prospects www.prospects.ac.uk
National UK graduate careers portal, includes advice on further study and funding, and a postgraduate course database.
Includes a list of courses and funding opportunities.
Study Development www.studydevelopment.co.uk
Study Development is a new guide to studying international development in the UK, covering every UK institution offering courses in development and related disciplines.
Qualification in Humanitarian Action www.noha.deusto.es/introduction.asp
A 15 month multidisciplinary taught masters programme offered by University College Dublin - one of seven European Universities that offers it. The course caters for experienced humanitarian workers and recent graduates.
Scholarships and Funding
Prospects www.prospects.ac.uk
General postgrad funding information.
PostgraduateStudentships.co.uk
Online database of funding for Masters and PhDs, from a range of sources, including harder-to-find charitable and trust funding. Use the advanced search option to search the Development Studies category, or use the key word search.
British Academy and ESRC Visiting Fellowships Scheme for South Asia and the Middle East www.britac.ac.uk/funding/guide/intl/vfsame.html
New joint scheme to fund Visiting Fellowships from South Asia and the Middle East. CLOSING DATE: 15 November 2006.
Sasakawa Fellowships - Sussex www.sussex.ac.uk/scholarships_and_bursaries/
Students from the UK or Eastern Europe can apply for a Sasakawa Fellowship at the University of Sussex, for masters courses in subjects such as Human Rights, Development Economics and Gender and Development.
Aga Khan Foundation www.akdn.org/akfisp/HTML/index.html#select
Students from developing countries can apply for scholarships (50% grant and 50% loan) for Master's level and occasionally PhD courses.
Institute of Education, London www.ioe.ac.uk Scholarships for non-UK students applying for Masters level courses at the Institute of Education, University of London (IoE). The IoE has a number of masters courses related to International Development including education, health and education planning. Applications for the Centenary Scholarships have to be received by the end of May.
World Bank Scholarships www.worldbank.org/wbi/scholarships/home.html
Opportunities for graduate studies leading to master's degree in development-related fields for mid-career professionals.
Economics and Social Research Council (ESRC)www.esrc.ac.uk
Funding for postgraduate courses and research which fall into the social sciences.
Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/ors/
ELAP Scholarship www.hrelp.org/courses/phd/bursaries.html
For PhD research.
The British Chevening Scholarships www.chevening.com
Education UK www.educationuk.org/scholarships/ UK scholarship database for international students.
British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learning-funding-your-studies.htm
Information on other funding opportunities for international students
Fulbright Commission Scholarships www.fulbright.co.uk
Marshall Scholarships www.marshallscholarship.org
MBI Foundation Scholarships www.mbifoundation.com The Nelson Mandela Scholarship www.nelsonmandelascholarship.co.zaCommunity of Science http://fundingopps.cos.com
Funding database for researchers
AidWorkers Network: Training and Learning
www.aidworkers.net/?q=advice/training
Organisations running various levels of training courses for NGO workers.
Merlin www.merlin.org.uk
Merlin run a range of short courses for those working in the humanitarian sector.
Red-R - See See our reports above.
Development From the Inside www.charitiesadvisorytrust.org.uk
Month long course run by the Charities Advisory Trust and held in Mysore, India, with one third of the time spent on practical placements.
Peaceworkers UK Training www.peaceworkers.org.uk
Introductory courses to working in conflict and election observation, human rights fieldwork and core skills in peace and conflict. Also maintains a Training Directory (see 'What we do')
Respect www.respecteurope.org
RESPECT is a Brussels based international NGO working mainly in the field of education and assistance to refugee populations in the world. They offer a number of 'E-Learning' courses on refugees and NGO management (around 50 Euros).
World Service Enquiry www.wse.org.ukWorld Service Enquiry offer e>volve, an e-course about working in development. e>volve informs and helps you plan your international development career.
The Fritz Institute www.fritzinstitute.org The Fritz Institute a distance learning certificate in Logistics that is designed to help bring new people into the profession.
If you are at college you might check for these at your Careers Service
Working in International Development and Emergency AidYour careers service may have a copy. Developments Magazine www.developments.org.uk Published by DFID. New Internationalist www.newint.org Third Way www.thirdway.org.uk
Working in Development published November 2007 www.wse.org.uk
The Ethical Careers Guide www.ethicalcareers.org
Order from the site above, which also contains useful advice and information.
