ACL Awards 2007

ANNUAL AMERICAN CLUB AWARD

The American Club Award of 2007 aims to support individuals working on projects to enhance Luso-American ties. This year the American Club Award Committee has targeted six major subject areas:

· New Telecommunication Technology and Applications

· Ubiquitous Computing

· Innovative Journalism in all Media

· Conflict Resolution Through Mediation

· Integration of Allopathic and Eastern Medicines

· Innovative Practical Applications of Quantum Physics

Competition for this award, in the amount of 3,300 US dollars, is open to Portuguese citizens between the ages of 20-35, who must have completed a minimum of two years undergraduate studies.

The award is to be used for travel and lodging expenses within the United States for a 2-4 week visit, and also includes round trip tickets between Portugal and the United States courtesy of Continental Airlines.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must submit a one-page proposal with a specific description of the project, accompanied by a one-page Curriculum Vitae, in English by e-mail with the word "Award" in the subject line.

All applications received exceeding this 2-page limit will be immediately disqualified.

Applications will be accepted only until noon on May 2, 2007.

Applicants must be fluent in both spoken and written English.

All applicants will be contacted by May 9th.

Interviews will be conducted in English during the third week in May.

The Award must be used before December 10th 2007. Continental Airlines ticket booking dates, subject to availability.

For further information please contact:
THE AMERICAN CLUB OF LISBON

Tel: 213 529 308

Fax: 213 529 309
americanclub@mail.telepac.pt
URL: www.americancluboflisbon.com