EU - Latin America Award

The main goal of the Observatory for European Union - Latin America Decentralised Cooperation Research Award is to foster research on decentralised cooperation between both regions. The award has been created by the EU URBAL programme, which encourages the exchange of experience between the two regions.

All people interested on decentralised cooperation is invited to submit their essays. Each candidate shall prove their research experience. Particularly encouraged is the participation of doctorate, masters or last year's students of degrees on social sciences and related fields. The creation of research teams is also encouraged.

The evaluation criteria will be the following:
a) Goals and methodology (20 points).
b) Innovation and originality in the field of decentralised cooperation (20 points).
c) conceptual and expression clarity (10 points)

The award comprises of a €3,000 and the publication of the winning essay. The closing date for applications is 15 November 2006

Applicants should send the following documents to:
observatoriomontevideo@prodo.imm.gub.uy

a) Cover letter
b) Curriculum vitae (3 pages max.);
c) Unpublished essay of 200.000- 250.000 characters, including annexes;
d) Abstract of the essay (5 pages max.).

A group of experts from the Observatory will evaluate the essays submitted and select the finalist works. A jury composed by 4 members of the Experts Committee and chaired by a member of the Executive Committee will select the winner essay. Anonymity is granted. The jury will pronounce the winner before February 2007 and the Award will be delivered during the 2007 Annual Conference that will be held in Costa Rica.

For details of the specific call please click here