Indian Conservation Fellowships. DEADLINE: 1 July 2013

Fellowships
Indian Conservation Fellowships
Metropolitan Museum of Art ( USA)

Eligibility: Any Graduate
Location: Delhi
Deadline: 1 July 13
Type: Full Time Hiring
Process: Written-test.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Stichting Restauratie Atelier Limburg with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation are pleased to announce a new program offering 16 Fellowships to Indian citizens engaged in the conservation of sculpture, paintings, and objects. Ministry of Culture invites applications for Conservation Fellowship.

Requirements : Fellows must be Indian citizens and should have a strong knowledge of spoken and written English. Preference will be given to conservators at a relatively early stage of their professional careers (approximately 3-8 years conservation experience) and employed by museums or other institutions in India concerned with the study, preservation, and display of the country’s artistic and cultural heritage. A basic academic background in conservation practice and artists’ materials is expected

Stipend, Travel and Benefits: Each Fellowship will be for a period of 3-6 months and include a pro-rated annual stipend of Rs.42,000, ranging from Rs.10,500 for 3 months to Rs.21,000 for 6 months. The stipend is intended to cover rent, food, and other living expenses during the Fellowship and is not intended as a replacement for salary. It is expected that the applicants’ salaries will continue at their home institutions as specified in the employer’s statement requested below. Fellows will receive up to Rs.6,000 for travel,  which includes travel to the host institution, as well as possible research travel for conferences, seminars, and visits to other conservation departments or cultural institutions. Health care coverage, visa expenses, and costs for residence permits are also included. Fellows will be allotted Rs.1000 to purchase tools, equipment and supplies for use at! their home institutions.

How to apply

Applicants may submit applications electronically or as an unstapled, typed application in English.  All application materials must be received by July 1, 2013. Receipt of application will be confirmed by e-mail or post. Successful candidates will be notified by August 15, 2013. Please direct questions and applications for Fellowships in sculpture, objects, furniture, and archaeological materials to:

Karen Stamm,
The Sherman Fairchild Center for Objects Conservation,
The Metropolitan Museum of Art,
1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028-0198, USA
karen.stamm@metmuseum.org

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Call for Applications – Master’s World Heritage Studies in Cottbus (Germany) Deadline: 15 July (Non-EU) or 31 August (EU)

Call for Applications

MASTER’S IN WORLD HERITAGE STUDIES

http://www.tu-cottbus.de/whs

Brandenburg University of Technology in Cottbus (Germany) is receiving applications for entry onto the Master’s programme inWorld Heritage Studies.

CONCEPT

The international Master’s programme World Heritage Studies at BTU Cottbus was developed around the UNESCO Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, and reflects diverse approaches to the concept of heritage, such as the link between culture and nature, tangible and intangible values, or conservation and development. Its aim is to equip students with knowledge and skills needed for the identification, protection, management and presentation of cultural and natural heritage sites.
The study programme cooperates with UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre in Paris, the German Commission for UNESCO, as well as many other heritage organisations all over the world.  Characterised by cultural, professional and academic diversity, World Heritage Studies promotes and fosters a globally conscious environment where students come together to re-contextualize heritage for the next generation.

STRUCTURE AND CONTENT

Through a belief that heritage can and should be understood and protected from a wide range of perspectives, the curriculum is based on a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach, and combines academic disciplines in four main fields:

• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Arts, Architecture and Conservation
• Natural Heritage and Cultural Landscapes
• Management.

The study programme also includes two applied study projects and the Master’s thesis.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The inspiration, curiosity, professionalism and networks gained through this programme allow each student to personalise their relationship to World Heritage according to their undergraduate background and research interests, thus bringing a unique perspective to the field.
As heritage consultants or managers, graduates will be qualified to work in a wide spectrum of professional fields: heritage institutions in the private and public sector, government agencies, heritage consultancy firms, museums, tourism operators, universities, etc.

DEGREE
Master of Arts (M.A.) in World Heritage Studies

DURATION
Four semesters (two years), full time

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English

WEBSITE

http://www.tu-cottbus.de/whs

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Cultural Studies or other study areas relevant to the World Heritage Studies curriculum (Humanities, Social Sciences, Architecture, Archaeology, Art History, Conservation, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Cultural Management or Tourism);
• Certificate of proficiency in English (TOEFL iBT min. 79 points; IELTS min. 6.5; Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English min. grade “B”; Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English min. grade “C” or equivalent).

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Non-EU applicants: 15 July 2013
EU applicants: 31 August 2013

PROGRAMME STARTS
October 2013

TUITION FEES
No tuition fees. Only regular administration fees (approximately 220 Euro/semester).

CONTACT
Simona Cadar
Programme Coordinator
Tel: +49 355 694880
E-mail: cadar@tu-cottbus.de

New MA World Heritage Studies. University of Birmingham (United Kingdom) START DATE: September 2013

New MA World Heritage Studies

Start date: September 2013

World Heritage, both tangible and intangible, increasingly affects a significant proportion of the world’s population and is now an essential concept for all engaged in the protection, development and management of heritage.

This unique one-year programme is aimed at those who wish to acquire both a deeper understanding of the concepts and processes surrounding World Heritage in its cultural forms (tangible and intangible), its natural forms and as cultural landscapes. This course will provide you with necessary skills that will allow you to critically appraise and effectively manage World Heritage and its impacts in a sustainable manner. It is linked to the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage site, providing you with a unique academic experience and offering you access to unrivalled resources and over 25 years of management expertise.

As well as providing you with an excellent grounding for working in the heritage sector, the course offers ideal preparation for PhD study.

The MA World Heritage Studies draws upon international cases and practical experience and will provide you with an insight into the processes of World Heritage inscription and management. In addition it will allow you to take an informed position in policy debates regarding the implications of designation for local and national identities, community well-being and tourism and associated development.

You will study five core modules:

• Critical Approaches to World Heritage
• Issues in World Heritage Management
• Tourism Management at World Heritage Sites
• World Heritage Case Study
• Research Methods and Skills

You will also choose one optional module from a selection. Modules include:

• Heritage Marketing
• Heritage Interpretation
• Heritage Conservation Management
• Digital Cultures

The programme also features a visit to the World Heritage Centre at UNESCO, Paris, to learn directly of the challenges of linking the protection and conservation of Sites with present and future environmental, social and economic needs.

You will complete the MA with a 15,000 word dissertation on a topic of your choice, relevant to World Heritage.

Contact

Dr Anna Woodham
a.l.woodham@bham.ac.uk.

Visit the World Heritage Studies MA page on the University of Birmingham web site for more details!

REHAB 2014: CALL FOR PAPERS

CALL FOR PAPERS REHAB 2014 International Conference on Preservation, Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings and Structures
March 19-21, 2014 * Tomar * Portugal
Organised by: Green Lines Institute for Sustainable Development
Conference Overview							Tomar, Portugal
REHAB 2014 – International Conference on Preservation, Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings and Structures aims at pushing further the discussion on built heritage and the preservation of its legacy, establishing a settle of knowledge and experience from several parts of the world. The importance of conservation of historical constructions (built landscape, urban fabrics, buildings, and engineering works) are of utmost importance to preserve the cultural references of a community. Under the main topics of discussion, subjects of preservation and rehabilitation methodologies and technologies, as well the importance of the economic and social impacts of preservation practices are here covered as the main leading guidelines for the conference debate. Furthermore, different communities’ scales (local, regional national or even worldwide) raise different questions and approaches, and therefore different solutions that are worthily to study, to compare and to experience. The sustainability approach is also covered, highlighting the importance of the commitment between heritage preservation and technical requirements related to its occupancy and use, such as energy efficiency or materials recovery. Inclusivity is also an important aspect to be discussed as public historical sites and buildings need to be adapted to receive different kind of visitors (children, elderly or handicapped persons) and to establish an adequacy with the perceiving of the physical environment and information contents. As a Special Chapter, Archaeological sites are brought into a particular approach as historical elements to be preserved, maintained and visited often when field works are carried on. These kinds of structures raise unique problems of preservation and promotion, and have highlighted the needs of specific solutions to be applied. Authors intending to submit papers to REHAB 2014 are encouraged to address one of the topics of the Conference by providing evidence on past experience and ongoing research work. Further, REHAB 2014 will welcome papers and presentations on field work, case studies and theoretical approaches to historical buildings preservation and conservation.     REHAB 2014 is a peer reviewed conference.
Visit the conference website for full details about the conference scope, topics and submission procedures at: http://www.rehab2014.greenlines-institute.org
Abstract Submission
Submit an abstract via the conference website:  http://www.rehab2014.greenlines-institute.org/  or contact the Conference Secretariat below.
Topics
·         Rehabilitation of historical sites, buildings and structures ·         Economics and management of historical sites, buildings and structures ·         Tourism and promotion of historical sites, buildings and structures ·         Significance, cultural and social values of built heritage ·         Inclusivity of historical sites, buildings and structures ·         Inspection and monitoring of historical sites, buildings and structures ·         New materials and products for the rehabilitation of historical buildings and structures ·         Sustainability principles and practices in the rehabilitation of historical buildings and structures ·         Special Chapter: Archaeological sites
Conference Secretariat
Secretariat REHAB 2014 Green Lines Institute for Sustainable Development Av. Alcaides de Faria, 377 S12 4750-106 Barcelos, PORTUGAL Telephone: + 351 253 815 037 Email: rehab2014@greenlines-institute.org   Please circulate this announcement to colleagues who may be interested in this conference.

Call for papers: 9th International Masonry Conference, Portugal, July 7-9, 2014

Dear Colleague,

The 9th International Masonry Conference will be held in Guimarães, Portugal in July 7-9, 2014, as a joint initiative from the University of Minho and the International Masonry Society. We are happy to inform you that several professional and industrial associations are now endorsing the event (see below).

The deadline for the submission of abstracts is June 30, 2013 through the conference website (www.9imc.civil.uminho.pt). After registration you can access your restricted area and proceed with submission.

We are looking forward to your participation to 9 IMC and to welcoming you in Guimarães in July 2014.

The Organizing Committee,
Paulo B. Lourenço, Barry Haseltine & Graça Vasconcelos.

Secretariat:
Ms. Paula Teixeira
9th International Masonry Conference
University of Minho
Department of Civil Engineering
Azurém Campus
P-4800-058 Guimarães
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Telephone: +351 253 510 218
Fax: +351 253 510 217

MSc in Sustainable Heritage at the Bartlett School for Graduate Studies (University College London): Scholarships available; Deadline: Friday 31st May

MSc in Sustainable Heritage at the Bartlett School for Graduate Studies (University College London): Scholarships available
Deadline: Friday 31st May
This MSc in Sustainable Heritage is offered by one of the top five universities worldwide on a full-time (1 year) or part-time (2-5 years) basis. The course uses a block teaching model according to which each of the four Modules is taught for two weeks in a row. Therefore, most of the parts of the course can be accomplished at a distance. This model suits perfectly full-time professionals who may live either in the UK or in an EU country.

For more information about the course please see:
https://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/programmes/postgraduate/mscdiploma-sustainable-heritage or contact the Course Director at kalliopi.fouseki@ucl.ac.uk

The Bartlett will be offering all applicants who hold an offer to commence study on any MSc, MA or MArch degree in September the opportunity to be considered for one of 20 scholarships, each worth £5,000, to be used as partial fee remittance for study in 2013/2014. And 2 Wates Bursaries will also be available (kindly funded by the Wates Family Enterprise Trust) via the same criteria.

All MSc/MA/MArch applicants will be eligible, regardless of study mode or fee status, although 3 core criteria will apply (italicised below). Eligibility will be means tested so will take into account total funds available.

Applicants need not necessarily have an offer of admission by the deadline (emboldened below) but will need to have submitted a complete application for study by then (i.e. to have ensured that if submitted online both references have been uploaded by this date) in order to allow us a reasonable timeframe in which to consider/administer them.

The deadline for receipt of all applications is noon on Friday 31 May. After initial short-listing a small cross-Faculty panel will meet in mid-July to discuss the top 50 and will agree on the successful 20 candidates (plus a small reserve list). All applicants will be informed of the outcome via e-mail in early August.

For more information about the Bartlett Masters Scholarship scheme please see: http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/programmes/applying/funding-and-scholarships/bartlett-mastersscholarships or email bartlett.scholarships@ucl.ac.uk

UCD Distance Learning Programme in World Heritage Conservation – Deadline: 9 August 2013

UCD Distance Learning Programme in World Heritage Conservation is now open for applicants

Deadline: 9 August 2013

University College Dublin (UCD) is offering courses in World Heritage Conservation which are accessible to people from around the world and provide a flexible learning environment to professionals and decision makers working in areas related to the nomination and conservation of World Heritage Sites. The programme is now open for applications. The Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate in World Heritage Conservation are part-time, online, distance learning courses designed to provide a professional understanding of the working of the World Heritage Convention and the processes for the inscription of and monitoring of properties on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

University College Dublin also offers a Master’s Programme in World Heritage Management, which is taught on campus in Ireland. The multi-disciplinary Master’s Programme equips students with the skills to protect, manage and share some of the world’s most outstanding and unique places. The course specialises in both natural and cultural heritages and students with a strong primary degree from any discipline are welcome to apply.

 

The deadline for applicants this academic year is 9 August 2013. For more information please contact:

Dr Claire Cave
UCD School of Biology & Environmental Science
University College Dublin
Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Phone: +353- 1- 716 2256
Email: worldheritage@ucd.ie
or apply online at http.//www.ucd.ie/apply

Further information is available at our website:

http://www.ucd.ie/bioenvsci/grad/taught/