Call for Applications
Post Graduate Internship Program
Earthquake Engineering Research Institute
Deadline: August 30, 2013
The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute is accepting applications for participants in its Post Graduate Internship program. Post-graduate interns will gain experience in earthquake engineering, policy, and planning and contribute to EERI initiatives such as the World Housing Encyclopedia and the Learning from Earthquakes Program. Interns receive a $1,200 monthly stipend. For more information on the program and how to apply, visit the EERI website.
Call for Presentations
2014 NFPA Conference and Expo
National Fire Protection Association
Deadline: September 16, 2013
The National Fire Protection Association is accepting proposals for presentation at its 2014 Conference and Expo to be held June 9-12 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Proposals on topics such as fire protection engineering, fire and emergency services, fire services, and emergency preparedness are welcome. Selections will be made based on quality, relevance, focus, practical application, and presenter credentials. For more information and to apply online, visit the presentation portal on the NFPA website.
Call for Applications
Knight Public Health News Challenge
The Knight Foundation
Deadline: September 17, 2013
The Knight Foundation is accepting applications for its annual news challenge, which this year will focus on solutions for harnessing health information datasets to be used by consumers and policymakers in making healthcare decisions. Up to $2 million is available for multiple grants. For more information about the challenge, to apply online, and view or vote on current submissions, visit the Knight News Challenge site.