Funding Opportunities
ARISC Funding
Other Funding
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ARISC Funding Opportunities
ARISC Graduate Fellowships
The American Research Institute of the South Caucasus (ARISC) announces the availability of US graduate fellowships in support of research in the South Caucasus (Armenia, Georgia, and/or Azerbaijan). Awards will be made for a maximum of $1500 each. Projects in all fields in the social sciences and humanities are eligible. Proposals will be judged on their quality and on the potential of the research to strengthen scholarship on the Southern Caucasus. The purpose of the fellowship is to help cover travel to and/or living expenses in the Southern Caucasus. During his/her stay in the Southern Caucasus, the fellow is expected to give an ARISC sponsored presentation on a subject related to his/her research. The fellow will acknowledge ARISC in any publication that emerges from the research carried during the fellowship.
Application requirements: Please send a complete application including the application form, a project statement of not more than 3 pages, work schedule, budget, and curriculum vitae, by December 30, 2011 to info "at" arisc.org. Two letters of recommendation must also be submitted. All information must be received by December 30, 2011 in order for the applicant to be considered for the fellowship.
For a full description of the fellowship, please click here.
ARISC Collaborative Heritage Management in the Republic of Armenia Grant
The American Research Institute of the South Caucasus invites proposals from collaborative teams in support of the preservation and conservation of the Republic of Armenia’s archaeological and historical heritage. This ARISC program, generously funded by Project Discovery!, seeks to foster joint work between American and Armenian scholars and institutions dedicated to the proper curation and preservation of heritage materials such as artifacts, sites, and manuscripts. Successful applications will demonstrate substantive collaborations that not only contribute to heritage conservation but also demonstrate efforts to build capacity and enhance local knowledge of current techniques and approaches to heritage management.
Proposals are submitted jointly by a team of two or more scholars and/or specialists. At least one must be a citizen of the U.S. and one a citizen of the Republic of Armenia. Proposals must show evidence of endorsement from all relevant institutions in Armenia in order to demonstrate the feasibility of the undertaking. These grants are not intended for primary research. The participants must demonstrate that project requires true collaboration to complete the project. Late, incomplete, or ineligible applications will not be reviewed.
Awards are usually made for a period of 12 months during which the work described in the proposal must be completed. Extensions will be granted only with the explicit approval of ARISC. Grants will typically not exceed $3000.
Application requirements: Please send a complete application including the application form, narrative description of the project, supporting documents, budget and curriculum vitae by February 17, 2012 to info "at" arisc. org. All information must be received by February 17, 2012 in order for the proposal to be considered for the fellowship.
For a full description, please click here.
Other Funding Opportunities
U.S. Embassy Policy Specialist Program (EPS)
Deadline: March 14, 2012
IREX is pleased to announce the competition for the 2012-13 U.S. Embassy Policy Specialist Program (EPS). The U.S. Embassy Policy Specialist Program provides funding for U.S. scholars and professionals to travel to Eurasia and serve U.S. Embassies or USAID Missions as policy specialists on a research topic proposed by the Embassy/Mission. Researchers are able to directly contribute to the formation of U.S. public policy by conducting research on topics vital to the policy-making community, as well as increase their understanding of current regional issues and develop and sustain international networks. The fellowship provisions include: logistical support, international airfare, visa support, in- country housing and workspace, a living expenses stipend and emergency evacuation insurance.
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For 2012-13, applicants may apply for placements in the following countries and fields. Detailed information on each of the topic areas can be found in the application instructions on the IREX website.
Armenia
USAID Mission, Yerevan: Media; Politics; Think Tanks; Migration
Azerbaijan
U.S. Embassy/USAID Mission, Baku: Youth/Civil Society
U.S. Embassy, Baku: Economics/Banking Sector; Agriculture; Economics/Tax Code
Georgia
U.S. Embassy, Tbilisi: Media; Public Administration; Public-Private Partnerships
Kazakhstan
U.S. Embassy, Astana: Economics; Religion
Kyrgyz Republic
USAID Mission, Bishkek: Public Health/Business; Governance; Migration
Russia
USAID Mission, Moscow: Islam/North Caucasus Conflict Mitigation; Gender/North Caucasus Conflict Mitigation; Youth/North Caucasus Conflict Mitigation
U.S. Embassy, Moscow: International Trade; Economic Growth
Tajikistan
U.S. Embassy, Dushanbe: Education/Religion; Education/Governance; Youth; Agriculture
Turkmenistan
U.S. Embassy, Ashgabat: Islam; Rural Life; Clan Structures
Ukraine
USAID Mission, Kyiv: Health Reform; Anti-Corruption; Energy
U.S. Embassy, Kyiv: Law Enforcement; Property Rights; Public Health
*Technical Eligibility Requirements: Scholars and professionals who hold advanced degrees (PhD, MA, MS, MFA, MBA, MPA, MLIS, MPH, JD, MD) and are US citizens are eligible to apply for the this program.
*Application Materials and Information: http://www.irex.org/application/us-embassy-policy-specialist-program-eps-application
*Deadline: 5 p.m. EST on March 14, 2012
*Contact: By email at eps "at" irex. org or by telephone at 202-628-8188
We encourage all applicants to read our recommendations for writing successful international research proposals, found here: http://www.irex.org/news/10-tips-writing-successful-international-research- fellowship-proposal
EPS is funded by the United States Department of State Title VIII Program
The Lane Kirkland Scholarships Program
Polish-American Freedom Foundation (Founder of the Program) and Polish – U.S. Fulbright Commission (Program Administrator) announce an open competition for candidates from Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, as well as Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyz Republic for The Lane Kirkland Scholarships in the 2012-13 academic year
The Program is addressed to young leaders, holding MA university degrees, who are determined to be actively involved in the development of democracy, economy and civil society in their countries and the region. The program includes two semesters of study at Polish universities and 2-4 week professional internships in public and private institutions.
FIELDS:
· Economics and Management
· Administration / management (i.e. business, NGOs, culture, environment protection and healthcare)
· Public Administration (Central and Local Government Administration)
· Law
· Social Sciences (Social Psychology, Sociology)
· Political Science and International Relations
· Development Policy and Humanitarian Aid
CANDIDATES:
The 2012/13 Kirkland scholarships are addressed to individuals who represent the following professional groups:
• civil servants, politicians, experts and employees of central and local government institutions
• entrepreneurs, managers
• leaders of non-governmental organizations, animators in culture and civic activity
• academic teachers
• journalists
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
• Citizenship and permanent residence in one of the targeted countries
• Holders of the permanent residence card in Poland are ineligible
• Master’s degree
• Up to 35 years of age (in special cases up to 40)
• Polish language proficiency adequate to effectively attend lectures and seminars and prepare a diploma thesis, or, alternatively, English - for those candidates who select a specific study program with English as language of instruction (in such cases only basic Polish is required)
• At least 2 years of professional experience
PREFERENCES:
· candidates actively working in their professional and social fields
· candidates who have significant achievements
· candidates who have not studied in Poland yet
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
1. Application form on-line
a) detailed personal questionnaire
b) proposed program of study in Poland explaining the purpose of participation in the Kirkland Program and including the future plans connected with its completion (not exceeding 4,000-6,000 characters with spaces)
2. Two letters of reference (in Polish, English or Russian), describing the achievements and qualifications of the candidate as well as the expectations connected with the candidate’s further development and work in her/his professional or social field – to be submitted by e-mail.
3. Copy of master’s degree diploma (or PhD diploma) - to be submitted by e-mail
3. SELECTION PROCESS:
Approximately 50 best individuals will be selected in a 3-stage evaluation process of candidates:
I. Review of applications with regard to eligibility criteria
II. Review of candidates’ proposed projects of study by independent experts
III. Interviews (16 April-15 May 2012)
The candidates advanced to the third stage will be notified by e-mail or phone. Information on the final nominations will be mailed to the candidates in June 2012.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application form is available at: http://forms.kirkland.edu.pl.
Application forms should be filled on-line.
After the on-line application is completed, the system will generate a confirmation document. The candidate is required to print out the document, sign it and send it to the Fulbright Commission by regular mail with a photo of the candidate attached.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN POLISH OR ENGLISH (only those candidates who select a specific study program with English as language of instruction).
Two letters of reference and copy of diploma should be scanned and send by e-maile at: Kirkland "at" fulbright. edu. pl
Application form and relevant documents should be sent not later than:
March 1, 2012
Applications received after the above deadline will not be considered.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Monthly stipend paid to Kirkland grantees in Polish currency:1800 PLN. In addition, the scholarship covers the following costs: university fees; accommodation in Poland; insurance; one return ticket to Poland; public transportation tickets; purchase of research materials. Laptop computers lent to the grantees for the period of scholarship can become their property only after all the scholarship program requirements have been fulfilled.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM:
· Inauguration of the Program (mid-September 2012)
· Orientation (10 days)
· Classes at universities (two semesters) in leading Polish academic centers, such as Warsaw, Kraków, Poznań, Lublin or Wrocław
· Preparation of two semester papers and one diploma paper
· Four integration seminars for all Kirkland grantees
· Training for future leaders and individual development workshops
· 2-4 weeks of professional internship (usually upon completion of the academic program)
· Closing ceremony – final diplomas (end of June 2013 in Warsaw)
THE PROGRAM PATRON
The Program is named after Lane Kirkland, who passed away in 1999, the legendary trade union leader (AFL-CIO), member of the Polish-American Enterprise Fund Board of Directors and promoter of the Polish-American Freedom Foundation. In the 1980’s, he wholeheartedly supported the Solidarity movement and backed it during the underground years. He also supported the aspirations for freedom of other peoples of Central and Eastern Europe. He was awarded the highest distinctions, including the American “Medal of Freedom” and the Polish “Order of the White Eagle”.
POLISH-AMERICAN FREEDOM FOUNDATION (Program Founder)
The Foundation launched its activity in 2000. The main goal of the Foundation is to advance democracy, civil society, equal opportunities and market economy in Poland, as well as share Polish experiences in transformation with Central and Eastern European countries. PAFF finances its activities from revenues generated by its endowment ($250 million), the source of which are assets of the Polish-American Enterprise Fund. Since 2000, the Foundation has disbursed over $100 million for its programs.
The Foundation’s programs are administered by various Polish non-governmental organizations in line with the Foundation’s principles and procedures.
The Lane Kirkland Scholarship Program, launched in 2000 and administered by the Fulbright Commission in Warsaw since 2001, is a long-term endeavor of the Polish-American Freedom Foundation.
Additional information: http://www.pafw.pl
POLISH – U.S. FULBRIGHT COMMISSION (Program Administrator)
The activities of the Fulbright Commission are based on the agreement signed by the governments of the Republic of Poland and the United States on March 22, 1990 (renewed on March 10, 2008). The Polish Fulbright Program is the largest in Central and Eastern Europe as well as the most prestigious academic exchange program between Poland and the United States. The general objective of the Commission is to conduct educational and cultural exchange between the two countries. Through its 16 exchange scholarship programs, the Commission supports studies, research and other academic and cultural activities as well as exchanges of students, trainees, scholars and teachers. In this way the Polish - U.S. Fulbright Commission contributes to the central goal of the Fulbright Program: to increase mutual understanding between the peoples of different nations through the sharing of ideas, knowledge, skills, and experience by means of educational and cultural exchange. The Commission’s activity is funded by governments of the U.S.A. and Poland. During the 50 years of the Fulbright Program in Poland more than 1900 Poles studied, conducted research or lectured at American universities; a similar number of Americans visited Poland lecturing, doing research or studying at Polish institutions of higher education.
Call for Research Proposals: Policy Fellowship Initiative
The Policy Fellowship Initiative of the OSF-Armenia invites applications from junior and senior policy researchers eager to carry out rigorous and innovative study identifying the most critical open society challenges and developing practical solutions. The aim of the fellowship is:
§ Enhance the capacity of junior researchers to influence the public policy-making process through mentorship including writing and methodology workshops
§ Foster participation of civil society in the process of public policy development stimulating debates at all levels of society around the most important policy areas
Eligibility
The fellowship program is open for civil society representatives, university faculty, policy researchers, analysts, and advisers. An advanced university degree in Political or Social Science, Law, Economics, International Relations or related field is required. Experience in policy formulation and analysis, advocacy, and implementation is desirable. Strong and proven research writing skills is highly desirable. Knowledge of English and Armenian, and of computer applications is required. Availability of the fellows to devote significant time to the fellowship is a must. Fellowship applications will be accepted both from individuals and groups.
Application Procedures
Proposal
Applicants are expected to submit research proposals outlining the following: problem definition and research justification, methodology of research and applicability of results, as well as an elaborate advocacy strategy. The proposal should include itemized budget which can cover such expenses as field work, honorarium, travel costs, and other necessary expenses. The budget for each fellowship should not exceed $4000. The application package should also include the resume, copies of previous research work carried out by the applicant(s), and a full list of publications. The research proposals should be submitted in English; the research itself can be conducted either in English or Armenian.
Fellowship expectations and work product
It is expected that the fellows will produce policy papers, and briefs within the constrains of the 10,000 word limit with concrete recommendations in their respective areas. In addition to the research report specifying clear policy recommendations and options, the fellows may produce a variety of work products, including publications such as books, reports, innovative public-education projects. Fellows may also engage in activities such as hosting panel discussions, traveling to conferences, participating in policy debates, and promoting their ideas in public venues. Selected applicants will go through a mandatory training on policy research and writing.
Policy Research Areas
1. Human rights and national security: a strategic linkage or flawed paradigms
For most of the past two decades, the Armenian government has largely viewed the promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the protection of national security as in inherent tension. The fellows are encouraged to question the deep-seated assumption that an effective protection of national security is bound to overlook international human rights standards. The policy research should focus on assessing the idea of bridging Armenia’s human rights and security strategies, with a particular reference to the general context of human rights in the army, and the ways the security policy could be reviewed based on human rights principles.
2. Education Reform
Armenia is in the midst of significant reforms both in mainstream school system and higher education. While the school system is shifting towards the primary, middle, and high schools structure, the higher education reform is being carried out according to the Bologna requirements. Against this background, the fellows are expected to investigate various aspects of the reform process including the changing nature of the education system, relevance of the education initiatives for the society, public awareness of the on-going reforms, and corruption perceptions. Applicants are also encouraged to focus on specific reform-oriented initiatives in order to assess the shortcomings, challenges and impact of the reform process on the quality of education, curricula, capacity building of the teachers and school administration, etc.
3. Online democracy in the context of technological convergence
In the recent years, Armenia’s information operating systems have undergone major improvements triggered by the rise of digital communication and access to a new network of communication technology devices. Given the fact that trust in traditional information sources is low and seems to be declining, the fellows are invited to evaluate the benefits of using free social media tools such as Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube, as well as the prospects of digital convergence and creation of new forms of media and content. The fellows should also explore the ways in which the Armenian public and, specifically, civil society activists use information and communication technologies to promote their goals, the degree of technological disparity between various societal groups and the nature of digital divide today, the themes governing universal access to information technology, and the long-term social, cultural, and political impact of convergence of these social networks.
4. Armenian women’s struggle for identity: gender equality in the modern society
Are there any legitimate grounds for development and existence of a women’s rights movement in this country? Are Armenian women conscience of the need to struggle against gender subordination, oppression, and hierarchy? Can the impact of Western feminism on Armenian women’s perceptions, attitudes, and aspirations be considered positive? Does emancipation necessarily entail denigrating religious or cultural values? As part of the process of empowerment, we need to understand how the image of the Armenian woman has transformed over the last two decades. The fellows are encouraged to examine the issues surrounding this debate seeking to provide a sophisticated account of the nature of relationships between men and women today, changing perceptions of family relationships and gender roles in the context of globalization, and the negative effects of internalized sexism.
Application submission
All interested applicants should submit fellowship proposals and supporting materials to OSF-Armenia by 17.00, February 24, 2012, address: 7/1 Tumanyan str., 2nd cul-de-sac and via register "at" osi . am. For questions and additional information you can contact tel. 53-38-62; 53-67-58 or emails: adavid "at" osi . am; annak "at" osi . am.
Seminar will be held to answer questions from potential applicants at 16.00, February 10th, in Combined Room, CONGRESS Hotel.
Call for Applications - SSRC Postdoctoral Fellowship for Transregional Research: Inter-Asian Contexts and Connections
The SSRC is pleased to announce a pilot postdoctoral fellowship program that will support transregional research under the rubric “Inter-Asian Contexts and Connections.” Its purpose is to strengthen the understanding of issues and geographies that don't fit neatly into existing divisions of academia or the world and to develop new approaches, practices, and opportunities in international, regional, and area studies in the United States. Funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, these fellowships will help junior scholars (those at the postdoctoral stage, one to seven years out of the PhD) complete first books and/or undertake second projects. In addition to funding research, the program will create networks and shared resources that will support Fellows well beyond the grant period.
The Postdoctoral Fellowship for Transregional Research will thus provide promising scholars important support at critical junctures in their careers. As stressed by SSRC president Craig Calhoun, "Recent PhDs have written brilliant dissertations bringing new excitement to the social sciences and humanities by taking on the intellectual challenges of innovative transregional work. We want to help them complete, consolidate, and expand the work they’ve undertaken.”
The intellectual thrust of the pilot project will be the re-conceptualization of Asia as an interlinked historical and geographic formation stretching from the Middle East through Eurasia, Central Asia, and South Asia to Southeast Asia and East Asia. Proposals submitted for the fellowship competition should bear upon processes that connect places and peoples (such as migration, media, and resource flows) as well as those that reconfigure local and trans-local contexts (such as shifting borders, urbanization, and social movements). The broad focus of the program is intended to advance transregional research as well as to establish structures for linking scholars across disciplines in the arts, the humanities, and the social sciences. Fifteen fellowships will be awarded over the two-year course of the pilot program.
Deadline: February 13, 2012
transregional "at" ssrc.org
Visit the website at http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/transregional-research-fellowship/
Social Science Research Council (SSRC), Dissertation Proposal Development Fellowship
Targeted Fields
Humanities. Social Sciences.
Open To
Students Working on Doctoral Dissertation.
Citizenship
No citizenship requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
The program is designed for second and third year students who have not yet had their dissertation proposals approved by their thesis directors and their home institutions. Fellows are required to be present and participate in both workshops, the dates for which are announced before the opening of the annual application cycle.
Stipend
Fellows receive up to $5,000 for summer research plus travel, lodging and meals for workshops.
Deadline
2/1/2012
Program Description
The fellowship supports early-stage graduate students in the humanities and social sciences in formulating doctoral dissertation proposals during the summer. Fellows must attend two workshops, one in spring that helps prepare them to undertake predissertation research on their
topics; and one in the early fall, designed to help them synthesize their summer research and to draft proposals for dissertation. Twelve fellows are selected for each of the five research fields.
For More Information
Social Science Research Council
One Pierrepont Plaza
300 Cadman Plaza West, 15th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201 USA
(212) 377-2700
info "at" ssrc. org
www.ssrc.org/fellowships/dpdf-fellowship/
2012-2013 Short-Term Travel Grants Program (STG)
Deadline: February 1, 2012
IREX is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2012-2013 Short Term Travel Grants Program.
This research support program offers US scholars and professionals the opportunity to conduct policy-relevant research in Eastern Europe and Eurasia. Researchers are also able to increase their understanding of current regional issues, develop and sustain international networks, and directly contribute to the formation of US public policy by conducting research on topics vital to the academic and policy-making communities. The fellowships provide logistical support, international airfare, a living/housing stipend, visa support, emergency evacuation insurance, and, in many countries, field office support.
The Short-Term Travel Grants Program (STG) is a short-term, flexible program for postdoctoral scholars and professionals to conduct targeted, policy-relevant research in Eastern Europe and Eurasia.
**Eligibility: Postdoctoral scholars and professionals with advanced degrees are eligible. Applicants must be US citizens.
**Information and application: http://www.irex.org/project/short-term-travel-grants-stg
**Deadline: 5 p.m. EST on February 1, 2012
**Contact: By email at stg "at" irex. org or by telephone at 202-628-8188
Countries Eligible for Research: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan
The STG Program is funded by the US Department of State- Title VIII Program.
Havinghurst Center Postdoctoral Fellowships
http://www.units.muohio.edu/havighurstcenter/opportunities/postdoctoral.html
-For best consideration, applications should be received by February 1, 2012.-
Postdoctoral fellowships are awarded annually by the Havighurst Center. Fellowships are given in all areas of academic study related to Russia and other post Soviet countries, including history, politics, music, culture, art, architecture, religion, literature, and daily life.
The fellowships are designed for junior scholars of exceptional promise. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to pursue their research agenda for a calendar year with the support of a competitive salary and up to $2,000 for research support.
Fellowships are for one year, but may be renewed for a second year. Fellows normally are expected to teach four 15 week courses in the field of their primary research interest per year and to assist in developing Havighurst programs in the area of their interest. Fellows must have their Ph.D. (or Kandidat nauk) in hand by the beginning of their fellowship, and those without native ability in English must have a demonstrated capability to lecture in English. Fellowships are open to applicants from all countries. The areas that the Center is interested in will change annually, and candidates are encouraged to contact the center directly before making an application.
Candidates should send their curriculum vitae, a one page description of their research proposal, a one page description each of four (4) courses they would like to teach (may include a short bibliography), and three letters of reference??in English??to The Havighurst Center, Fellowship Program, Harrison Hall, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, 45056; you may also submit your application by email to havighurstcenter "at" muohio. edu.
For best consideration, applications should be received by February 1 preceding the academic year for which the candidate is applying .
Miami University is an equal opportunity employer and applications from female and minority scholars are strongly encouraged.
Exchange Semester for MA Students - University of Fribourg (Switzerland) - Full Scholarship
For the third year in a row, the ASCN programme (http://www.ascn.ch/en.html) offers 4 MA students in the social sciences and humanities the opportunity to get a full scholarship to study for one semester (September 2012- January 2013) at the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Fribourg (http://www.unifr.ch/home/welcomeE.php). The University of Fribourg is a bilingual French-German university located in the centre of Switzerland. Selected students will be allowed to choose courses from a wide range of disciplines including historical sciences, philosophy, sociology or political science. Courses are taught in French and/ or German.
Students from the following universities/ faculties are welcome to apply for the scholarship: Ilia State University (Georgia), Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Yerevan State University und Yerevan State Linguistic University after V. Brusov (Faculty of Linguistics and Intercultural Communication). Applicants must be Georgian or Armenian citizens and be enrolled in an MA programme in social sciences or humanities in one of the above-mentioned universities or faculty. All the ECTS credits obtained at the University of Fribourg will be recognized by the above-mentioned institutions. The scholarship covers all study and living expenses for 5 months, as well as travel costs from Georgia / Armenia.
Application deadline : 31 January 2012
To get further information about the scholarship programme and the application procedure, please go to the ASCN website (http://www.ascn.ch/en/grants_scholarships/exchange-semester.html).
Call for Applications: Open Society Foundations / University of Oxford Scholarships
Offered in collaboration with the Open Society Foundations and the University of Oxford, these scholarships enable students of outstanding academic merit to pursue one-year taught postgraduate courses of study at the University of Oxford in subjects relevant to the needs of their countries.
Scholarships are open to eligible applicants from Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia, Georgia, Kosovo and Montenegro.
Deadline
The deadline for applications is January 20, 2012.
Additional Information
For detailed information, please see the program guidelines: http://www.soros.org/initiatives/scholarship/focus_areas/uk/oxford
Council of American Overseas Research Centers Multi-Country Research Fellowship Program for Advanced Multi-Country Research
The Multi-Country Fellowship Program supports advanced regional or trans-regional research in the humanities, social sciences, or allied natural sciences for U.S. doctoral candidates and scholars who have already earned their Ph.D. Preference will be given to candidates examining comparative and/or cross-regional research. Scholars must carry out research in two or more countries outside the United States, at least one of which hosts a participating American overseas research center. Approximately nine awards of up to $12,000 each will be given. The 2011/2012 application now available. The deadline to apply is
January 17, 2012
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The Black Sea Link Fellowship
The Black Sea Link Fellowship Program, sponsored by the VolkswagenStiftung (Hannover, Germany), targets talented young researchers from Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as from other regions around the Black Sea. The grants allow fellows to work on projects of their choice while in residence in Bucharest, Romania. NEC welcomes a wide variety of disciplines in the fields of the humanities and social sciences. Conditions: Applicants must be doctoral students, or hold a Ph.D. title.
Duration of the Fellowship: one term (5 months), from October 1, 2012 to February 28, 2013, or from March 1 to July 31, 2013; or a full academic year (10 months) from October 1, 2012 to July 31, 2013.
Location: New Europe College-Institute for Advanced Study in Bucharest.
The Fellowship consists of: a monthly stipend of 650 € (tax free), accommodation, international transportation to and from the home country of the Fellows at the beginning and the end of the Fellowship. Fellows are offered a one-month research trip abroad to an institution of their choice (2,600 € for transportation, accommodation, and per diem). In addition, fellows can order literature for up to 500 €, to be used for their research during the Fellowship, and included, at its end, in the library of their home institution.
Working languages: English, French, and German. A good command of English is desirable.
The application form and additional information on the Program and on New Europe College can be downloaded from: www.nec.ro or requested by e-mail from applications "at" nec. ro (please include in the Subject entry of the message the following: “Black Sea Link Fellowships”).
Deadline: January 15, 2012
Residential Fellowship, 2012-2013 at The Humanities Center at Carnegie Mellon University
Media and Social Change
During the 2012-2013 academic year the Humanities Center (in collaboration with the Center for the Arts in Society) will sponsor a series of lectures and workshops focused on Media and Social Change . This is a timely topic since the year 2011 has been marked by protests from Cairo, to Madison Wisconsin, to New York City and Santiago, Chile that have been explained in part by the role new media has played in their organization. We will consider the relationship between media and social change in both recent years and in historical perspective. In what ways has media spurred and facilitated social change? In what ways have new media forms made organizing for social change more difficult? These questions are of particular relevance to the humanities as we move further into the digital age. While much of what fuels the digital revolution may be considered technology (cell phones, algorithms, software, apps), the content of new social media-tweets, Facebook updates, emails, Google searches, the talk produced by talking heads-this content demands new kinds of analysis from humanists. Those of us who are trained to understand language, narrative, and the relationship between content and form are uniquely equipped to think about how these new media forms are making (and/or inhibiting) new kinds of relationships between people.
As part of this program, we invite applications for a residential fellowship at the junior or senior level. Responsibilities include the presentation of a public lecture, participation in the Humanities Center's Faculty Research Colloquium, and contributing to the intellectual life of the center. Fellows must be in residence in Pittsburgh during the term of the fellowship. Successful candidates must have the PhD in hand by the application deadline and have a focused research project that addresses one of the project's central themes. Candidates for the senior fellowship must have a record of scholarship in an area relevant to the themes, and must currently hold a continuing academic position. In addition, the fellow will teach one course relevant to the theme, which will be part of the Humanities Scholars Program. Candidates are urged to consult the HSP website for further information about that program: http:// www.hss.cmu.edu / hsp / . The stipend for the fellowship will be $35,000-$40,000, and the fellow will be provided an office and the use of a computer. The fellowship also includes a small research and travel allowance.
The purpose of these fellowships is to promote exemplary interdisciplinary research in the humanities. Applicants from any field in the humanities are invited to apply and priority will be given to candidates with a demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines. Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged. The deadline for applications is January 15, 2012.Applicants must fill-out a brief on-line application at http:// www.hss.cmu.edu / humanitiescenter / fellowform.html . In addition, applicants are requested to send a c. v., a writing sample, a four-page proposal for research to be carried out during the period of the fellowship, three letters of reference, and (for the junior position only) a description of the undergraduate course to be offered. Application materials can be mailed to Humanities Center Fellowship Committee, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, BH 154, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890. Application materials may also be sent electronically to hssdean "at" andrew. cmu. edu , with "Humanities Center Junior [or Senior] Fellowship" in the subject line.
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Funded Fellowships -- Davis Center, Harvard University
Fellowships at the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard University
"Imperial Legacies and International Politics in the Post-Soviet Space"
Deadline: January 9, 2012
More information: http://daviscenter.fas.harvard.edu
The Davis Center is pleased to announce the theme for its 2012-2013 Fellows Program. The Fellows Program brings together scholars at early and later stages in their careers to consider a common theme spanning the social sciences and humanities. The program is coordinated by faculty from across Harvard University whose research interests include aspects of the selected theme. In 2012-2013, the Fellows Program will be coordinated by Professors Tim Colton (Government) and Serhii Plokhii (History).
The theme for 2012-2013 is "Imperial Legacies and International Politics in the Post-Soviet Space." Areas to be explored under this theme include history, identity issues, security, political economy, and regime building in Russia, Ukraine, and other countries of the region. Other topics of interest include social and cultural factors such as migration, public health, religion, organized crime, environmental degradation, popular culture, and the mass media.
In addition to pursuing their own research, Fellows will participate in a bi-weekly interdisciplinary seminar series that will explore the theme. Papers will be presented by the visiting Fellows, Harvard faculty, and invited outside speakers. For more detailed information on the Fellows Program, and opportunities to apply for regional, postdoctoral, and senior fellowships, please visit the Davis Center web site, http://daviscenter.fas.harvard.edu.
Note that scholars whose work does not address the annual theme may still apply for fellowships at the Davis Center; their applications will receive full consideration.
Summer Fellowship in the field of Democracy and Development at Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford University, USA
Study Subject(s):Democracy and Development
Course Level:Fellowship
Scholarship Provider: Stanford University
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility: -This program is aimed at early to mid-career policymakers, academics, and leaders of civil society organizations (such as representatives of trade unions, nongovernmental organizations, the media, business and professional associations) who will play important roles in their country’s political, economic, and social development.
-We anticipate recruiting a group of 25-30 individuals dedicated to democracy, development and rule of law promotion within their home countries (particularly in, but not limited to, the regions of the Middle East, Northern and Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and former Soviet Union).
-Successful applicants will be proficient in spoken and written English and will have academic and practical credentials necessary to benefit fully from the course and actively contribute to the discussions.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The program brings together a group of approximately 28 practitioners in law, politics, government, private enterprise, civil society, and international development from transitioning countries. Previous Draper Hills Summer Fellows have been presidential advisers, senators, attorneys general, lawyers, journalists, civic activists, entrepreneurs, academic researchers, think tank managers, and members of the international development community and even a former prime minister, hailing from more than sixty different countries. The program is highly selective, receiving several hundred applications each year.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: December 12, 2011
Find more http://fsi.stanford.edu/fellowships/summerfellows/
ISAW Now Accepting Visiting Research Scholar Applications for Fall 2012
Each year the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World, New York University, makes about 7-10 appointments of visiting research scholars. We are now accepting applications for fellowships beginning in fall 2012.
ISAW's scope embraces the history, archaeology, and culture of the entire Old World from late prehistoric times to the eighth century AD, including Asia and Africa. Projects of a theoretical or comparative nature relevant to this domain are also welcome. Academic visitors at ISAW should be individuals of scholarly distinction or promise in any relevant field of ancient studies who will benefit from the stimulation of working in an environment with colleagues in other disciplines. Applicants with a history of interdisciplinary exchange are particularly welcome. They are expected to be in residence at the Institute during the academic terms for which they are appointed and to take part in the intellectual life of the community.
For details about the categories of fellows, financial support, and the application, please visit
http://isaw.nyu.edu/academics/visiting-scholars. The deadline for applications is December 10, 2011. New York University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
2012 IREX/WWC Regional Policy Symposium: TRANSNATIONAL CRIME AND CORRUPTION IN EASTERN EUROPE AND EURASIA
Application Deadline: December 9, 2011
IREX, in collaboration with the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars' Kennan Institute (WWC), is pleased to announce its 2012 Regional Policy Symposium, "Transnational Crime and Corruption in Eastern Europe and Eurasia."
The research symposium, supported by the United States Department of State (Title VIII Program), will bring American junior and senior scholars and members of the policy community together to examine and discuss transnational crime and corruption in Eastern Europe and Eurasia from multi-disciplinary perspectives. Topics may include: organized crime, corruption, human trafficking, drug trafficking, illicit trade, terrorism, cyber crime, financial crime and environmental crime, among others.
Junior scholars will be chosen based on a national competition to present their current research on the topic of the Symposium. Grants will be awarded to approximately ten junior scholars.
The Symposium is scheduled to take place April 18-20, 2012 in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area and will involve two full days of reviews of current research projects, roundtable discussions, and the dissemination of research results to the policy community through a networking event.
Technical Eligibility Requirements:
*Applicants must be US citizens
*Applicants must either be currently enrolled in an MA, MS, MFA, MBA, MPA, MLIS, MPH, JD, MD or PhD program or have held a graduate degree for 10 years or less. Applicants who hold an academic post must be pre-tenure.
Grant Provisions:
*Round-trip airfare (provided by IREX through its travel office) and/or surface transportation from anywhere in the United States to the symposium site.
*Meals and accommodations for the duration of the symposium.
To learn more about the 2012 Regional Policy Symposium, please send e-mail inquiries to symposium [at] irex. org or visit the program webpage: http://www.irex.org/project/regional-policy-symposium
Application materials are available on the IREX website at:
http://www.irex.org/application/regional-policy-symposium-application
Title VIII Research Scholarships
Program Scholarship
Application Deadline: Dec 01, 2011
Kennan Institute Title VIII Research Scholarship Application -
Title VIII Research Scholarships lasting three to nine months are available to academic participants in the early stages of their career (before tenure) or scholars whose careers have been interrupted or delayed. For non-academics, an equivalent degree of professional achievement is expected. Eligibility is limited to the postdoctoral level for academic participants, although doctoral candidates in the process of completing a dissertation may apply (the dissertation must be successfully defended before taking residence at the Kennan Institute).
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Research proposals examining the countries of Central Eurasia are eligible. Those proposals related to regional Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia, Belarus, the Caucuses, and contemporary issues are particularly welcome. The Title VIII Research Scholar grant offers a stipend of $3,300 per month, research facilities, computer support, and some research assistance. Grant recipients are required to be in residence at the Institute in Washington, D.C. for the duration of their grant.
One round of competitive Title VIII Research Scholar selection is held per year. The deadline for receipt of applications and supporting materials is December 1, 2011. Application materials must be submitted by mail; materials sent by electronic mail or facsimilie will not be considered. Decisions on appointment will be made in mid-February; grantees are able to commence their appointments as early as July. If you plan to apply, please e-mail kennan@wilsoncenter.org to inform us of your intention.
Research Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. Applications are reviewed by the Kennan Institute?s Advisory Council at its annual meeting. Recommendations from the Advisory Council are approved by the Director and Deputy Director of the Wilson Center. The Council bases its recommendations on the following criteria:
*the potential contribution of the scholar to the intellectual life of the Institute and the policymaking community;
*importance and originality of the project;
*policy relevance;
*applicant?s scholarly promise, achievements, and ability to complete the project;
*likelihood that the finished product will advance basic understanding of the topic;
*need for the scholar to have access to the resources of Washington, D.C.
Continuation of the Research Scholar program in 2010-11 is contingent on future funding. The Research Scholar Program is supported by the Program for Research and Training on Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union (Title VIII) of the United States Department of State. For application forms and further information, please see the application link at the top of this page, or write to:
Title VIII Research Scholarship
Kennan Institute
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20004-3027
Tel: (202) 691-4100
Fax: (202) 691-4247
E-mail: kennan "at" wilsoncenter. org
http://www.wilsoncenter.org/opportunity/title-viii-research-scholarships
2012-2013 Fellowship Opportunities
Individual Advanced Research Opportunities Program (IARO)
Short Term Travel Grants Program (STG)
IREX is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2012-2013 Individual Advanced Research Opportunities Program and Short Term Travel Grants Program.
These research support programs offer US scholars and professionals the opportunity to conduct policy-relevant research in Eastern Europe and Eurasia. Researchers are also able to increase their understanding of current regional issues, develop and sustain international networks, and directly contribute to the formation of US public policy by conducting research on topics vital to the academic and policy-making communities. The fellowships provide logistical support, international airfare, a living/housing stipend, visa support, emergency evacuation insurance, and, in many countries, field office support.
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The Individual Advanced Research Opportunities Program (IARO) provides students, scholars and professionals with support to conduct policy-relevant field research in the countries of Eastern Europe and Eurasia.
**Eligibility: Master’s students, predoctoral students, postdoctoral scholars, and professionals with advanced degrees are eligible. Applicants must be US citizens.
** Information and application: http://www.irex.org/project/individual-advanced-research-opportunities-iaro
**Deadline: 5 p.m. EST on November 16, 2011
**Contact: By email at iaro "at " irex. org or by telephone at 202-628-8188
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The Short-Term Travel Grants Program (STG) is a short-term, flexible program for postdoctoral scholars and professionals to conduct targeted, policy-relevant research in Eastern Europe and Eurasia.
**Eligibility: Postdoctoral scholars and professionals with advanced degrees are eligible. Applicants must be US citizens.
** Information and application: http://www.irex.org/project/short-term-travel-grants-stg
**Deadline: 5 p.m. EST on February 1, 2012
**Contact: By email at stg "at" irex. org or by telephone at 202-628-8188
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Countries Eligible for Research:
Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan
IARO and STG are funded by the US Department of State Title VIII Program.
CLIR Mellon Fellowships for Dissertation Research
The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) is pleased to offer fellowships funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for graduate students who:
• are enrolled in a doctoral program in a graduate school in the United States
• will complete all doctoral requirements except the dissertation and be ready to start research for it as early as June 1 and no later than September 1, 2012, with approval of the dissertation proposal by April 1, 2012
• plan to do dissertation research primarily in original source material in the holdings of archives, libraries, historical societies, museums, related repositories, or a combination
• will write the dissertation and receive the Ph.D. degree in a field of the humanities or in a related element of the social sciences.
To such students, CLIR offers approximately 15 competitively awarded fellowships carrying stipends of up to $25,000 to support dissertation research for periods of 9 to 12 months. Applicants may be of any nationality and may propose to conduct their research anywhere in the world (including in multiple countries), but must be enrolled in a U.S. graduate school and be studying here, not on a campus abroad even if operated by a U.S. institution.
In partnership with the Preservation Directorate at the Library of Congress, for the 2012–2013 academic year CLIR is offering an additional fellowship award through this program to support original source dissertation research at the Library of Congress. Applicants must meet all standard eligibility requirements for the program as well as certain fellowship specific requirements, and will receive a regular stipend of up to $25,000 over the 9 to 12 month fellowship period. The CLIR/Library of Congress fellow will also be eligible to receive up to $6,000 in living expenses.
The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, November 15, 2011. Fellowship awards will be announced on April 2, 2012. Fellowship tenure will begin between June 1 and September 1, 2012, and end within 12 months of commencing. The application form, detailed instructions and further information are available online and may be found at http://www.clir.org/fellowships/mellon/mellon.html.
Council on Library and Information Resources
1752 N Street, NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
Email: mellon "at" clir. org
Visit the website at http://www.clir.org/fellowships/mellon/mellon.html
Franklin Research Grants
The American Philosophical Society invites scholars holding the Ph.D. to apply to its program of small grants that support the cost of research leading to publication in all areas of knowledge. The Franklin program is particularly designed to help meet the costs of travel to libraries and archives for research purposes; the purchase of microfilm, photocopies, or equivalent research materials; the costs associated with fieldwork; or laboratory research expenses. Awards range from $1,000 to $6,000, and the 2011 deadlines, for work to take place calendar year 2012, are October 1 (effective deadline October 3) and December 1. Please use the October 3 deadline if you wish to apply for the APS/British Academy exchange program or the APS/Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities visiting fellowship.
For further details and application instructions, please visit www.amphilsoc.org/grants/franklin or contact Linda Musumeci, Director of Grants and Fellowships, at LMusumeci "at" amphilsoc. org or 215-440-3429.
Eurasia Program Fellowships
2011 on-line applications will become available on this site on or by August 15, 2011.
All applications will be due on November 15, 2011.
http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/eurasia-fellowship/
Eurasia Program Fellowships are intended for applicants who have completed their dissertation field research and/or data collection, who have made significant progress in outlining emergent, innovative contributions to scholarship, and who are willing to reach beyond the academic community to make their work known and accessible to a variety of publics.
The Eurasia Program offers three types of fellowship support in 2011, providing financial and academic support to graduate students in the early stages of dissertation development, Ph.D. candidates near completion of their doctoral programs in the social sciences and related humanities, and young scholars within three years of the completion of their Ph.D.
The funding for this fellowship program is provided by the Department of State, Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Office of Outreach Title VIII Program for Research and Training on Eastern Europe and Eurasia (Independent States of the Former Soviet Union). One of the goals of the Title VIII program is to support and sustain American expertise on the countries of Eastern Europe and Eurasia. This program also works to support outreach; build relationships between the policy community and the academic community; help build national c