Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 00:33:26 -0000
From: "Stuart Gannes" <sgannes@stanford.edu>
From: "Stuart Gannes" <sgannes@stanford.edu>
Subject: Stanford Digital Vision Program Application Announcement
Announcement
Announcement
The Reuters Digital Vision Fellowship Program at Stanford University is accepting applications for 2005-06 (September-June).
The deadline is Tuesday, March 15, 2005.
Fellowships will be awarded after Monday, May 16, 2005.
The Program
Digital Vision Fellows are social entrepreneurs dedicated to using information technology solutions. For the 2005-06 academic year, the program will focus on the following broad categories:
The Program
Digital Vision Fellows are social entrepreneurs dedicated to using information technology solutions. For the 2005-06 academic year, the program will focus on the following broad categories:
• Micro-finance, remittances, and alternative currencies.
• Low-cost Internet connectivity networks, devices, and interfaces.
• Rural telemedicine networks, equipment, and services.
• Low-cost Internet connectivity networks, devices, and interfaces.
• Rural telemedicine networks, equipment, and services.
• Social software, community-building, and learning tools.
DV Fellows draw on the resources of Stanford University and Silicon Valley to research the needs and requirements of their projects, identify the best technology choices, create proof-of-concept
prototypes, and develop sustainable business models. Some financial support is available for prototype development. DV Fellows have Visiting Scholar privileges at Stanford, including the ability to audit courses. Fellows also participate in a structured Digital Vision Program with weekly classes, seminars, and workshops. DV Fellows collaborate with faculty, students, and with each other. The
program also facilitates connections between DV Fellows and its technology partners including Reuters, Google, Advanced Micro Devices, and the Grameen Technology Foundation.
Fees and Scholarships
DV Fellows draw on the resources of Stanford University and Silicon Valley to research the needs and requirements of their projects, identify the best technology choices, create proof-of-concept
prototypes, and develop sustainable business models. Some financial support is available for prototype development. DV Fellows have Visiting Scholar privileges at Stanford, including the ability to audit courses. Fellows also participate in a structured Digital Vision Program with weekly classes, seminars, and workshops. DV Fellows collaborate with faculty, students, and with each other. The
program also facilitates connections between DV Fellows and its technology partners including Reuters, Google, Advanced Micro Devices, and the Grameen Technology Foundation.
Fees and Scholarships
The Reuters Foundation will award twelve full time fellowships, covering all Stanford fees and expenses. Additionally living stipends are available for fellows accepted from developing world countries. For additional information click on the "Become a Fellow" link at http://rdvp.org. Successful candidates are mid-career technologists and professionals who wish to apply their skills to a humanitarian IT- based project in the developing world.
Stuart Gannes, Director
Reuters Digital Vision Program
Stanford University
"Stuart Gannes" <sgannes@stanford.edu>
Stuart Gannes, Director
Reuters Digital Vision Program
Stanford University
"Stuart Gannes" <sgannes@stanford.edu>
Become a Fellow
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Eligibility
You must have at least five years of full-time professional experience working with information and communications technologies in your organization.
You should have an in-depth knowledge of, and interest in, the latest information and communications technology applications and their implementation in the developing world.
There is no age limit.
The minimum educational qualification is a bachelor's degree.
Suitable Projects
Applicants have two main options:
You can develop your own project.
You can contact former DV Fellows if you want to continue work on their existing projects.
The Program aims to give fellows as much flexibility as possible in selecting a project; however, projects should adhere to the following basic guidelines:
Projects should address a real and identifiable need relating to an area of the developing world.
Projects should be scalable and sustainable.
Solutions should be driven by information and communication technologies (e.g. Internet, web, mobile, satellite).
Project proposals should detail a realistic 6-9 month project for one fellow to undertake.
[excerpt]
Eligibility
You must have at least five years of full-time professional experience working with information and communications technologies in your organization.
You should have an in-depth knowledge of, and interest in, the latest information and communications technology applications and their implementation in the developing world.
There is no age limit.
The minimum educational qualification is a bachelor's degree.
Suitable Projects
Applicants have two main options:
You can develop your own project.
You can contact former DV Fellows if you want to continue work on their existing projects.
The Program aims to give fellows as much flexibility as possible in selecting a project; however, projects should adhere to the following basic guidelines:
Projects should address a real and identifiable need relating to an area of the developing world.
Projects should be scalable and sustainable.
Solutions should be driven by information and communication technologies (e.g. Internet, web, mobile, satellite).
Project proposals should detail a realistic 6-9 month project for one fellow to undertake.
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