[Hum-DIS] Reminder: IFLA 2016 Congress Fellowship applications due Dec. 31

[Gaby Haddow]

Hi all,

If you are working as a librarian you may be eligible to apply for a Congress Fellowship to attend the IFLA Congress in Columbus Ohio in August 2016. Please see the message below.

Best wishes
Gaby




From: Scott Shoger [mailto:sshoger at ala.org]
Sent: Wednesday, 4 November 2015 1:39 AM
To: ifla-l at infoserv.inist.fr<mailto:ifla-l at infoserv.inist.fr>
Subject: [IFLA-L] Reminder: IFLA 2016 Congress Fellowship applications due Dec. 31

As we head into November, this is a reminder that less than two months remain to apply for fellowships to attend the IFLA 2016 Congress.

Briefly, the IFLA 2016 National Committee is offering up to 50 full scholarships to librarians from outside the U.S. and Canada, and up to one hundred, $1000 (USD) scholarships to librarians from the U.S. and Canada. Details are below. Applications are available in English, Spanish and French.

Please share this opportunity with any who might have interest, particularly professionals new to the field who haven't attended an IFLA conference.

Regards,
Scott


IFLA 2016 National Committee Fellowship Grant Application
http://2016.ifla.org/congress-information/conference-participation-grants/ifla-2016-national-committee-fellowship-grant-application

The IFLA 2016 National Committee, through generous donations from the North American library community, will offer up to 50 full fellowships to librarians from outside North America (U.S. and Canada) to attend the IFLA 2016 Congress in Columbus, Ohio.

The fellowship will cover travel, accommodation, a per diem food allowance, and conference registration fees. Priority will be given to younger professionals with a minimum of 5 years experience in the field of libraries who do not usually attend IFLA Conferences.

Applicants must be eligible to obtain a visa for travel. Applications should include a one-page Curriculum Vitae or resume (including educational background), submitted as a PDF attachment; and a statement (250 words maximum) regarding how your professional colleagues in your country will benefit from your participation in the IFLA conference.

The application deadline is 31 December 2015. All applications will be acknowledged via email upon receipt. Selection of the fellows will be made in January 2016 with notification in early February 2016.



IFLA 2016 National Committee Fellowship Grant Application: Canada and U.S.
http://2016.ifla.org/congress-information/conference-participation-grants/ifla-2016-national-committee-fellowship-grant-application-2

The IFLA 2016 National Committee, through generous donations from the North American library community, will offer up to one hundred 1.000 USD fellowships to librarians, library staff, and library students in the U.S. and Canada to attend the IFLA Congress in Columbus, Ohio.

As each individual's ability to cover certain costs through other means will be different the use of fellowship funds will be flexible to cover registration, travel, lodging, or daily expenses. Fellowship staff will work with individual fellows on the disbursement of funds.

Applications should include a Curriculum Vitae or Resume (including educational background), submitted as a PDF attachment; and a statement (250 words maximum) on how you will benefit from your participation in the IFLA Congress.

The application deadline is 31 December 2015. All applications will be acknowledged via email upon receipt. Selection of the fellows will be made in January 2016 with notification in early February 2016.


Scott Shoger
ALA American Library Association
International Relations Office
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Chicago, IL 60611-2795
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