Autor: Santiago Saro Ortiz

• Individual coaching by artistic mentors
• Participation in the research projects of PRO SERIES
• Participation in the research projects of COACHING PROJECT
• Participation in the technique workshops of ImPulsTanz
• Admission to all performances of ImPulsTanz
• Access to approx. 300 awarded dance film videos available at the IMZ (Internationales Musikzentrum, Wien) video library
• Exchange of ideas and contact with the international trainers and choreographers
• Lecture demonstrations and talks
• Special projects exclusively offered to danceWEB scholarship-holders
• Connection to and presentation of a yearly growing, international danceWEB database
• Accommodation in Vienna for the period of the scholarship programmeEach scholarship within the frame of Jardin d’Europe is cofinanced by the European Union (Culture 2007-2013 programme), by Austrian funding bodies and by local funding from the home country of the nominee (but no private persons as sponsors). This last part is not yet secured in all countries. Therefore the applicants are encouraged (in cooperation with the Jardin d’Europe office) to look for possible funding institutions in their home countries. It is a good idea to check the former danceWEBers from your home country and where they received funding from: http://www.dancewebeurope.net/m_link.php?id=47&method=frame

  Participants:

• dancers and choreographers with decidedly professional ambitions from European, Eastern European and non European countries,
• preferably between 22 and 30 years of age
• a good knowledge of English
  The quality of the dance background is the main criteria for participation in danceWEB.

• Interns follow the activities of different UN bodies such as the Security Council, the General Assembly and its various committees, as well as the Economic and Social Council.
• They are expected to monitor at least one of the many portfolios, related to political, economic or social matters such as: development and trade issues, sustainable development, environmental matters, human rights, women and children’s rights, unfolding political crises, peacekeeping operations, humanitarian assistance, UN reform and UN finances, disarmament, legal issues etc.
• Interns also participate at EU coordination meetings. Working alongside the officials of the Delegation, interns draft reports and briefings for the Commission’s Headquarters in Brussels and to Commission’s Delegations throughout the world.Criteria:
• Interns are expected to serve (uninterrupted) min. 3 months / max. 6 months;
• Interns must hold a valid passport from one of the 27 EU Member States;
• They must be university graduates, with a minimum of 3 full years undergraduate studies, preferably with a background in development studies, economics, political sciences or law, and have knowledge of the European Union policies and institutions;
• Be fluent in English, as it is the main working and reporting language of the Delegation. Providing us with a recently written work/report in English or having a certificate proving your knowledge of the English language would be an advantage. Knowledge of other languages (preferably French) is useful.
• Computer literacy a must.
• Interns must provide, proof of full comprehensive medical and accident insurance, valid in the USA & Canada (covering hospitalisation, surgery, and repatriation, if necessary)
• Relevant work experience and knowledge of the UN are assetsHow to apply:
  Download the application form and sent the completed form to the Internship Coordinator.
  The application packet must include: completed application, resume, letter of motivation, letters of recommendation from a current or former professor or employer.

  According to the application form, the deadlines are:

• 15 January 2013 for internship starting September to December 2013
• 31 May 2013 for internship starting in January to April 2014
• 31 August 2013 for internship starting in May to July 2014

Key documents

• Internship at the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations in New York – application form

  internet:  http://www.eu-un.europa.eu/documents/en/CG_Intern_Application.doc

• Internship at the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations in New York

  internet:  http://www.eu-un.europa.eu/articles/en/article_4375_en.htm