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Title VIII Grant Opportunity Announcements
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American Councils Title VIII Research Scholar Program

Application Deadline: October 1, 2005 (Spring & Summer Program).

The American Councils Research Scholar program provides full support for graduate students, faculty, and post-doctoral scholars seeking to conduct research for three to nine months in Belarus, Central Asia, Russia, the South Caucasus, Ukraine, and Moldova. Scholars may apply for support for research in more than one country during a single trip, provided they intend to work in the field for a total of three to nine months. Scholars seeking support for research and/or language study in the countries of Southeast Europe should apply to the Title VIII Research and Language Training Programs for Southeast Europe.

Award Components: The total value of Title VIII Research Scholar fellowships ranges from $5,000 to $25,000. Typical awards include:
--International airfare from the scholar's home to his/her host city overseas.
--Academic affiliation at a leading local university.
--Visa(s) arranged by American Councils in direct collaboration with academic host institutions in order to facilitate archive access and guarantee timely visa registration.
--Housing in a university dormitory or with a local host family; American Councils also provides informal assistance in locating apartments in some cities.
--A monthly living stipend.
--Financial and logistical support for travel within the region as required by research.
--Health insurance of up to $50,000 per accident or illness.
--Ongoing logistical support from American Councils offices throughout the region, including in-country orientation programs and 24-hour emergency aid.

Application Requirements: Scholars in the humanities and social sciences are eligible to apply for the program. While a wide-range of topics receive support each year, all funded research must contribute to a body of knowledge enabling the U.S. to better understand the region and formulate effective policies within it. All applicants should clearly describe the policy-relevance of their work, be it in anthropology, literature, history, international relations, political science, or some other field.

Applicants must submit research proposals in English and their proposed host-country language, curricula vitae in English and the host-country language, archive lists (if relevant) in English and the host-country language, a bibliography in English, an application form, a clear copy of the inside page of their passports, and two letters of recommendation from colleagues, professors, or other qualified persons who are familiar with the applicant's work. Research proposals must be two to three pages long, typed. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. All competitions for funding are open and merit based.

Applications for fall and academic year programs are due on January 15; applications for spring and summer programs are due October 1.

For more information contact:

Outbound Programs/ Title VIII Research Scholars
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 833-7522
outbound@americancouncils.org

www.americancouncils.org

 

American Councils Title VIII Combined Research and Language Training Program

Application Deadline: October 1, 2005 (Spring & Summer Program).

The American Councils Combined Research and Language Training (CRLT) Program serves graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and faculty who, in addition to support for research in the independent states of the former Soviet Union, require supplemental language instruction.

 

Programs are available in Belarus, Central Asia, Russia, the South Caucasus, Ukraine, and Moldova. Scholars may apply for support in more than one country during a single trip but must plan to be in the field for a total of three to nine months. Those scholars seeking support for research and/or language study in the countries of Southeast Europe should apply to the Title VIII Research and Language Training Programs for Southeast Europe.

 

Award Components: The total value of Title VIII CRLT fellowships ranges from $5,000 to $25,000. Typical awards include:
--International airfare from the scholar's home to his/her host-city overseas.
--Academic affiliation at a leading local university.
--Roughly ten hours per week of advanced language instruction in Russian, the host-country language, or a combination of the two at a leading university. Classes are often conducted as private tutorials, focusing on each participant's individual needs and interests.
--Visa(s) arranged by American Councils in direct collaboration with academic host institutions in order to facilitate archive access and guarantee timely visa registration.
--Housing in a university dormitory or with a local host family; American Councils also provides informal assistance in locating apartments in some cities.
--A monthly living stipend.
--Financial and logistical support for travel within the region as required by research.
--Health insurance of up to $50,000 per accident or illness.
--Ongoing logistical support from American Councils offices throughout the region, including in-country orientation programs and 24-hour emergency aid.

 

Application Requirements: Scholars in the humanities and social sciences who have attained at least an intermediate level of proficiency in Russian or their proposed host-country language are eligible to apply to the program. Typically, CRLT applicants are graduate students at relatively early stages of their dissertation research. However, participants may be at more advanced stages in their careers and applications from established scholars seeking to develop their proficiency in new languages are welcome.

While a wide-range of topics receive support each year, all funded research must contribute to a body of knowledge enabling the U.S. to better understand the region and formulate effective policies within it. All applicants should clearly describe the policy-relevance of their work, be it in anthropology, literature, history, international relations, political science, or some other field.

Applicants must submit research proposals in English and their proposed host-country language, curricula vitae in English and the host-country language, archive lists (if relevant) in English and the host-country language, a bibliography in English, an application form, a clear copy of the inside page of their passports, and two letters of recommendation from colleagues, professors, or other qualified persons who are familiar with the applicant's work. Research proposals must be two to three pages long, typed. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents. All competitions for funding are open and merit based.

 

Applications for fall and academic year programs are due on January 15; applications for spring and summer programs are due October 1.

 

For more information contact:

 

Outbound Programs/ Title VIII Research Scholars
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 833-7522
outbound@americancouncils.org

www.americancouncils.org

 

American Councils Title VIII Special Initiatives Fellowship

Application Deadline: October 1, 2005 (Spring & Summer Program).

The Special Initiatives Research Fellowship offers post-doctoral scholars and faculty up to $35,000 for field-based, policy-relevant research in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Applicants may apply to conduct research in more than one country, but must plan to spend at least four months in the region overall. Fellows must submit final reports describing their research accomplishments roughly one-month after the completion of their awards.

In addition to financial support, Special Initiatives Fellowships provide visas, international travel, and insurance. American Councils regional offices located throughout Central Asia and the South Caucasus provide ongoing logistical support - including assistance with visa registration, housing, and medical care - to U.S. scholars in the field.

 

Eligibility: Applicants to the Special Initiatives Fellowship must:
--Hold a Ph.D. in a policy relevant field
--Possess sufficient language ability to carry out their proposed research
--Plan to spend at least four months conducting research in the region
--Plan to begin their projects no later than June 1, 2006 if applying on the October 1, 2005 deadline (spring and summer programs) and no later than December 31, 2006 if applying on the January 15, 2006 deadline (fall and academic year programs)
--Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

 

Application Instructions: To apply, scholars must submit an original and three copies of the following:
--A four-page application form
--A research proposal in English and in the language of the proposed host-country
--A research proposal bibliography in English
--A list of proposed archives in English and the proposed host-country language (if relevant)
--Curricula vitae or resume in English and the proposed host-country language
--Budget form

 
In addition, applicants must submit one copy of:
--The inside page of their U.S. passport, valid for at least three months after their scheduled return to the U.S.
--Two letters of recommendation (reference writers may send letters directly to the American Councils Outbound Office)

Selection Process: All applications are reviewed by at least two outside readers with expertise in the applicant's specific research-field. An independent selection committee reviews reader comments and all application materials before making final awards. Selection results are announced approximately twelve weeks after the application deadline.

 

Applications for fall and academic year programs are due on January 15; applications for spring and summer programs are due October 1.

 

For more information contact:

 

Outbound Programs/ Title VIII Research Scholars
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 833-7522
outbound@americancouncils.org

www.americancouncils.org

 

American Councils Title VIII Southeast European Research Program

Application Deadline: October 1, 2005 (Spring & Summer Program).

The American Councils Southeast European Research program provides full support for graduate students, faculty, and post-doctoral scholars seeking to conduct research for three to nine months in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Romania, and Serbia and Montenegro. Scholars may apply for support for research in more than one country during a single trip, provided they intend to work in the field for a total of three to nine months.

Award Components: The total value of Title VIII Southeast European Research fellowships ranges from $5,000 to $25,000. Typical awards include:
--International airfare from the scholar's home to his/her host city overseas.
--Academic affiliation at a leading local university.
--Visa(s) arranged by American Councils in direct collaboration with academic host institutions in order to facilitate archive access and guarantee timely visa registration.
--Housing stipends or direct payment for housing in university dormitories
--A monthly living stipend.
--Financial and logistical support for travel within the region as required by research.
--Health insurance of up to $50,000 per accident or illness.
--Ongoing logistical support from American Councils offices throughout the region.

Application Requirements: Scholars in the humanities and social sciences are eligible to apply for the program. While a wide-range of topics receive support each year, all funded research must contribute to a body of knowledge enabling the U.S. to better understand the region and formulate effective policies within it. All applicants should clearly describe the policy-relevance of their work, be it in anthropology, literature, history, international relations, political science, or some other field.

Applicants must submit research proposals in English and their proposed host-country language, curricula vitae in English and the host-country language, archive lists (if relevant) in English and the host-country language, a bibliography in English, an application form, a clear copy of the inside page of their passports, and two letters of recommendation from colleagues, professors, or other qualified persons who are familiar with the applicant's work. Research proposals must be two to three pages long, typed. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. All competitions for funding are open and merit based.

Applications for fall and academic year programs are due on January 15; applications for spring and summer programs are due October 1.

For more information contact:

Outbound Programs/ Title VIII Research Scholars
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 833-7522
outbound@americancouncils.org

www.americancouncils.org

 

American Councils Title VIII Southeast European Language Program

Application Deadline: October 1, 2005 (Spring & Summer Program).

The American Councils Southeast European Language Program offers academic year, semester and summer programs for independent research and language study in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Romania, and Serbia and Montenegro.

 

Application Requirements:

Applicants must plan to study for at least one month in the region. Study-trips for periods of four to nine months are particularly encouraged.

Open to students at the MA and Ph.D. level, as well as post-doctoral scholars and faculty who have at least elementary language skills. All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants should explain how their plans for language-study support their overall research goals. While students with a wide range of interests and research goals have received Title VIII support in the past, all applicants should specify how their studies will contribute to a body of knowledge that enables U.S. policy makers to better understand the region.

 

Fellowships for Language Study typically provide:
--Full tuition at a major university in Southeast Europe
--International round trip airfare from the fellow's home city to her/his host-city
--A monthly living stipend
--Housing stipends or direct payment for housing in university dormitories
--Health insurance of up to $50,000 per accident or illness
--Visa support as necessary
--Graduate-level academic credit through Bryn Mawr College for programs providing 7 weeks or more of full time instruction

--Ongoing logistical support from American Councils offices throughout the region
--Language programs are designed to maximize linguistic and cultural immersion into Southeast European society. All academic programs emphasize the development of practical speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Courses in literature and cultural studies may be available depending on the student's language proficiency. All classes, including area studies courses, are taught in the host-country language.

 

Applications for fall and academic year programs are due on January 15; applications for spring and summer programs are due October 1.

 

For more information contact:

Outbound Programs/ Title VIII Research Scholars
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 833-7522
outbound@americancouncils.org

www.americancouncils.org

 

ACLS Fellowships for Postdoctoral Research in Southeast European Studies

Application Deadline: November 10, 2005

Amount: up to $25,000

Tenure: 6 to 12 consecutive months between July 1, 2006 and September 1, 2007

 

Completed applications must be submitted through the ACLS Online Fellowship Application system (ofa.acls.org ) no later than 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, November 10, 2005. Decisions will be announced in mid-April 2006.

 

Pending confirmation of funding, the American Council of Learned Societies will offer support for postdoctoral research and writing in Southeast European studies in all disciplines of the humanities and social sciences.

Applications should be for work related to Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Romania, and Serbia and Montenegro (including Kosovo). Applicants may propose comparative work considering more than one country of Southeastern Europe or relating Southeast European societies to those of other parts of the world.

Every application for this fellowship should state clearly how the proposed research will contribute to a better understanding of the region and to policy-making related to it.

 

In awarding these grants, primary considerations are the scholarly merit of the proposal, its importance to the development of the field, and the scholarly potential and accomplishments of the applicant. Priority will be given to applicants in the early part of their careers, that is, before tenure. All proposals should be for scholarly work, the product of which is to be disseminated in English. Funds awarded may not be used in Western Europe.

We anticipate that three fellowships will be available. They are intended primarily as salary replacement to provide time free for research; the funds may be used to supplement sabbatical salaries, up to but not exceeding the Fellow's normal academic year salary.

 

Eligibility

An applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States as of the application deadline date.  An applicant must hold a Ph.D. degree conferred prior to the application deadline; however, an established scholar who can demonstrate the equivalent of the Ph.D. in publications and professional experience may also qualify.

 

Application

The application process is comprised of the following (all to be submitted online):

-Completed application form

-Proposal (no more than 5 pages, double spaced)

-Bibliography (no more than 2 pages)

-Publications list (no more than 2 pages)

-Two reference letters

To begin the Online Fellowships Application (OFA) process, please click on "APPLICANTS" at ofa.acls.org.

For more information check the ACLS website at http://www.acls.org/ or contact ACLS at:

American Council of Learned Societies
633 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10017-6795
(212) 697-1505 Telephone
(212) 949-8058 Fax

ACLS Dissertation Fellowships in Southeast European Studies

Application Deadline: November 10, 2005

Amount: up to $17,000

Tenure: One year beginning between June 1 and September 1, 2006.

 

Completed applications must be submitted through the ACLS Online Fellowship Application system (ofa.acls.org ) no later than 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, November 10, 2005. Decisions will be announced in mid-April 2006.

 

Pending confirmation of funding, the American Council of Learned Societies will offer support for writing dissertations in Southeast European studies in all disciplines of the humanities and the social sciences. Applications should be for work on Southeast Europe: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Romania, and Serbia and Montenegro (including Kosovo). Applicants may propose comparative work considering more than one country of Southeastern Europe or relating Southeast European societies to those of other parts of the world.

Every application for this fellowship should state clearly how the proposed research will contribute to a better understanding of the region and to policy-making related to it.

 

Fellowships will be granted on the basis of the scholarly potential of the applicant, the quality and scholarly importance of the proposed work, and its importance to the development of scholarship on Southeastern Europe. The fellowships are intended to support dissertation writing in the U.S. after research is complete, although short visits to the countries of Southeastern Europe may be proposed.  Funds awarded may not be used in Western Europe.

The stipend will be up to $17,000, and approximately 10 fellowships will be available.  As a condition of the award, the applicant's home university will be required (consistent with its policies and regulations) to provide or to waive normal academic year tuition payments or to provide alternative cost-sharing support.

 

Eligibility

Currently enrolled graduate students who will have completed all requirements for the doctorate (including fieldwork and/or archival research) except the dissertation by June 2006 may apply for one-year, non-renewable support to complete the dissertation. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.

 

Application

The application process is comprised of the following: (with the exception of the official transcript, all components must be submitted online.)

-Completed application form

-Proposal (no more than 5 pages, double spaced)

-Bibliography (no more than 2 pages)

-Publications list (no more than 2 pages) - optional

-Three reference letters

-Official transcript of graduate record

To begin the Online Fellowships Application (OFA) process, please click on "APPLICANTS" at ofa.acls.org.

For more information check the ACLS website at http://www.acls.org/ or contact ACLS at:

American Council of Learned Societies
633 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10017-6795
(212) 697-1505 Telephone
(212) 949-8058 Fax

SSRC Eurasia Title VIII Pre- and Post-Doctoral Fellowships

Application Deadline: November 15, 2005 (9:00 PM, EST)

Eurasia Program Fellowships serve to expand and strengthen the field of Eurasian studies through the support of research, writing, advanced training and curriculum development.  All fellowships are intended to support work on or related to the New States of Eurasia, the Soviet Union and/or the Russian Empire, regardless of the applicant's discipline within the social sciences or humanities.

Pre-doctoral Fellowships:
• Pre-dissertation Training Fellowships - (both with or without a language component) up to $7,000 for graduate students who have not yet advanced to PhD candidacy.
• Dissertation Write-up Fellowships - offer support in the amount of $15,000 for the 2006-2007 academic year.
Postdoctoral Fellowships:
• Postdoctoral Research Fellowships - provide $20,000 and afford the recipients concentrated time away from university obligations.
• Teaching Fellowships - award up to $10,000 for course development and implementation (deadline for this fellowship is January 24, 2006).

• Language Training Fellowships - provide up to $7,000 in support of requisite language acquisition for evolving research pursuits.

All SSRC Eurasia proposals are reviewed by an interdisciplinary panel that rewards clarity of argument, purpose, theory, and method, written in a style accessible to readers both from within and outside the applicant's discipline. Applicants should be aware of the expectation that all proposals be justified in terms of relevance to the modern, contemporary world, regardless of their chosen topic or the historical period studied.

This fellowship competition is open solely to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Only those proposals related wholly or in part to one or more of the following countries will be considered eligible for funding: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. Funding is not presently available for research solely on the Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania).

All fellowships awarded under this program are contingent upon the receipt of funding from the U.S. Department of State. Detailed information on eligibility criteria and conditions of awards will be available in the application materials. For further information check the SSRC website or contact SSRC by email: eurasia@ssrc.org .
Website: http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/eurasia/

 

IREX Title VIII Individual Advanced Research Opportunities Program

Application Deadline for all IARO Programs: November 15, 2005.

The IARO Program provides fellowships to U.S. scholars and professionals for overseas research on contemporary political, economic, historical, or cultural developments relevant to U.S. foreign policy.  Limited funding is available for non-policy-relevant topics.  The IARO program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and the IREX Scholar Support Fund.

Master's Student IARO
Eligibility: Must be enrolled in a Master's program during the grant period. Grant duration: one to three months.

Predoctoral Student IARO
Eligibility: Must be enrolled in a PhD program during the grant period. Grant duration: two to nine months.

Professional IARO
Eligibility: Must have one of the following degrees (MA, MS, MFA, MBA, MPA, MLIS, MPH, MD) and must not currently be enrolled in a PhD program. Grant duration: two to nine months.

Postdoctoral IARO
Eligibility: Must hold a PhD by the grant application deadline. Grant duration: two to nine months.

Eligible Countries of Research Focus:
• Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Romania, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.
• Limited funding is available for the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia.

• Fellowships are also available for cross-regional research in Iran with one or more of the countries above.

The application can be completed online.  Alternately, printable applications are available for download from the IREX website. For more information, please contact IREX:

IREX
2121 K Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20037
Tel: 202-628-8188
E-mail: iaro@irex.org
Website: http://www.irex.org/

Woodrow Wilson Center - East European Studies Program Title VIII Research Scholar Grants

Application Deadline: December 1, 2005

Eligibility
EES research scholarships are available to American citizens (or permanent residents) in the early stages of their academic careers (generally before tenure but after Ph.D.) or to scholars whose careers have been interrupted or delayed. For non-academics, an equivalent degree of professional achievement is expected. Research scholarships will be awarded for 2-4 months of research in Washington, DC. Office space at the Wilson Center and a research assistant will be provided whenever possible.

This is a residential program requiring visiting scholars to remain in the Washington, DC area and to forego other academic and professional obligations for the duration of the grant.

Project Scope
EES offers residential research scholar grants to scholars working on policy relevant projects on East Europe. Special consideration will be given to projects on Southeast Europe, or projects that can be credibly linked to issues in the Western Balkans. Projects should focus on fields in the social sciences and humanities including, but not limited to: Anthropology, History, Political Science, Slavic Languages and Literatures, and Sociology.

Application Information
To apply for a Title VIII Research Scholarship, the applicant must submit the following:
- a completed application form; download application form: www.wilsoncenter.org/news/docs/rschschol.pdf
- a concise description of his/her research project;
- a curriculum vitae;
- three letters of recommendation in support of the research to be conducted at the Wilson Center.

Applicants will be notified approximately two months after the deadline.

Completed application forms should be mailed to the following address:
East European Studies
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004-3027

Woodrow Wilson Center - East European Studies Program Title VIII Short-Term Scholar Grants

Application Deadline: December 1, 2005

Closing dates are March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1. Applicants will be notified approximately one month later.

Eligibility
These Title VIII grants are available to American academic experts and practitioners, including advanced graduate students, engaged in specialized research requiring access to Washington, DC and its research institutions.  Grants are for one month and do not include residence at the Wilson Center.

Project Scope
EES offers short-term grants to scholars working on policy relevant projects on East Europe. Special consideration will be given to projects on Southeast Europe, or projects that can be credibly linked to issues in the Western Balkans. Projects should focus on fields in the social sciences and humanities including, but not limited to: Anthropology, History, Political Science, Slavic Languages and Literatures, and Sociology.  All projects should aim to highlight their potential policy relevance.

Application Information
To apply for a Title VIII Short-Term award, the applicant must submit the following:
- a concise description of his/her research project;
- a curriculum vitae;
- a statement of preferred and alternate dates of residence in Washington, DC;
- two letters or recommendation in support of the research to be conducted at the Center.

Applications should be mailed to the following address:

East European Studies
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004-3027

Woodrow Wilson Center - Kennan Institute Title VIII Research Scholar Grants

Application Deadline: December 1, 2005

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 or permanent residents. Research proposals examining the countries of Central Eurasia are eligible. Those proposals related to regional Russia, Central Asia, and contemporary issues are particularly welcome. The Title VIII Research Scholar grant offers a stipend of $3,000 per month, research facilities, word processing 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. Application materials must be submitted by mail; materials sent by electronic mail or facsimile will not be considered. Decisions on appointment will be made in late February; grantees are able to commence their appointments as early as July. If you plan to apply, please email Edita Krunkaityte at krunkaitytee@wwic.si.edu to inform us of your intention. Continuation of the Research Scholar program in 2007-08 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, click on the link: www.wilsoncenter.org/news/docs/KIapp.pdf or write to:

Title VIII Research Scholarship
Kennan Institute
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20004-3027
Telephone: (202) 691-4100
Fax: (202) 691-4247
Internet: krunkaitytee@wwic.si.edu

 

Woodrow Wilson Center - Kennan Institute Title VIII Short-Term Scholar Grants

Application Deadline: December 1, 2005

Closing dates are March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1. Applicants will be notified approximately one month later.

The Kennan Institute offers Short-Term Grants (up to one month's duration) to scholars whose research in the social sciences or humanities focuses on the former Soviet Union (excluding the Baltic States), and who demonstrate a particular need to utilize the library, archival, and other specialized resources of the Washington, D.C. area. Policy-relevant research is preferred. Academic participants must either possess a doctoral degree or be doctoral candidates who have nearly completed their dissertations. For non-academics, an equivalent degree of professional achievement is expected.

 

Short-Term Grants provide a stipend of $100 per day. The Kennan Institute cannot provide office space for Short-Term scholars. Travel and accommodation expenses are not directly covered by this grant. There is no official application form for Short-Term Grants. The applicant is requested to submit a concise description (700-800 words) of his or her research project, a curriculum vitae, a statement on preferred dates of residence in Washington, D.C., and two letters of recommendation specifically in support of the research to be conducted at the Institute. All applicants must note their country of citizenship or permanent residency in their materials.

 

Letters of recommendation, with signatures, should be sent either by fax or post, all other application materials may be submitted via e-mail or in hard copy. Any materials submitted in hard copy should be in clear dark type, printed on one side only, and without staples.

 

Grant recipients are required to be in residence in Washington, D.C., for the duration of their grant. Four rounds of competitive selection for Short-Term Grants are held each year. Closing dates are December 1, March 1, June 1, and September 1. Applicants are notified of the competition results roughly seven weeks after the closing date. U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and non-Americans are eligible for Short-Term Grants, although funding for non-American applicants is limited. Approximately one in three American applicants and one in six non-American applicants are awarded Short-Term Grants in each of the four competition rounds.

 

The Woodrow Wilson Center can only provide grants to those non-U.S. citizens who hold a J-1 Visa. Non-U.S. citizens who are located in the United States at the time the Short-Term Grant is awarded must leave the United States in order to be issued a J-1 Visa before they can receive their award. J-1 Visas cannot be issued to individuals while they are in the U.S. on a different visa.

 

For more information, visit our website at www.wilsoncenter.org/kennan , or contact:

 

Fellowships and Grants

Kennan Institute

One Woodrow Wilson Plaza

1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20004-3027

Telephone: (202) 691-4100

Fax: (202) 691-4247

Internet: krunkaitytee@wwic.si.edu

 

Woodrow Wilson Center/IREX 2006 Regional Policy Symposium: “EU and NATO Member States and Their Eastern Borderlands” Title VIII Junior Scholar Grants

Application Deadline: December 2, 2005

The 2006 Regional Policy Symposium brings together senior and junior U.S. scholars to discuss a variety of political, security, economic, historical, and cultural topics related to the relationships between the countries of the European Union (EU), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and the countries along their eastern borders and the former Soviet Union.  Countries include: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Ukraine.  IREX administers the symposium in collaboration with the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.

The 2006 Regional Symposium takes place in late March 2006, in the Washington DC metropolitan area and involves three days of reviews of current research projects, roundtable discussions, and the development of policy recommendations.

Junior scholars are chosen based on a national competition. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to continued study, research, and work on and with the countries of the European Union and its borderlands, as well as submit developed and policy-driven research proposals. Grants will be awarded to approximately 15 junior scholars.

Technical Eligibility Requirements:
* Applicants must either be currently enrolled in an MA, MS, MBA, JD, or PhD program or have held a graduate degree for 10 years or less.  Applicants who hold an academic post must be pre-tenure.
*Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States who are currently residing in the United States.

*Applications will not be considered from those who have not fulfilled all requirements for previous IREX and Wilson Center grants.

*Current IREX employees and consultants and their immediate family members (spouses, parents, children and siblings) are not eligible to compete in any IREX-administered grant programs, either as individuals or as the responsible party representing an institutional applicant.

Grant Provisions:
* Round-trip airfare and/or surface transportation (provided by IREX through its travel office) from anywhere in the United States to the symposium site; and
* Meals and accommodations for the duration of the symposium.

Applicants will be notified of award decisions in early February 2006.  To receive more information on the 2006 Regional Policy Symposium or to access the application form and instructions, please visit the IREX website at: http://www.irex.org/ .  Printable application materials are available for download on the IREX website.

NCEEER Title VIII Short-Term Travel Grants for Research in Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the Balkans

Application Deadline: December 15, 2005

This fellowship provides a maximum award of $3,000 for research on the countries of Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the Balkans. To qualify, applicants must be U.S.-based scholars or researchers holding a Ph.D., or individuals with comparable research skills in any discipline of the humanities and social sciences or other professional terminal graduate degree. NCEEER's peer review selection committee will judge the competition and applicants will be notified of the outcome by February 28, 2006.

Purposes and Requirements: Short-term travel grants are individual grants to scholars which may be used for up to two months for the following purposes: 1) enabling scholars to get quick access to research resources in the relevant sub-regions; 2) use the travel grant for refresher visits on particular topics for already established research work; 3) research planning with colleagues from the sub-regions on broader multi-year projects already funded or to be funded by other sources; 4) creation of databases or research aids such as archival guides; and 5) on an exceptional basis, inviting scholars from the sub-regions to the United States for conferences or special collaborative research opportunities.

The Short-Term Travel Grant program is meant to support research that is relevant to United States policy towards Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the Balkans. Applicants may apply a broad definition of "policy relevance." Research that is "policy relevant" does not necessarily need to focus directly on a matter of current and intense concern to U.S. government policy makers. Projects in fields such as history, popular culture, and other matters that may be outside the immediate purview of government officials are eligible for funding, as long as the applicant explains convincingly why the research is relevant at some level, even indirectly, to the formation of policy.

Applicants should emphasize in no more than four pages, double-spaced, 12-point font, the following information:
1) the nature of research to be conducted;
2) need for research to be conducted in-country and feasibility;
3) level of language proficiency in vernacular languages of the sub-region, and/or Russian and;
4) in the case of an invitation to an international scholar travel to the United States, the stated purpose of the visit and a detailed research justification for such a visit.

Cost-sharing by the applicant is strongly encouraged.

Successful applicants will be required to submit a final report to NCEEER, and may be asked to present the results of research and other programmatic experiences in a public forum sponsored by NCEEER and the Department of State. Costs associated with such a forum will not be borne by the applicant. Please note that research reports submitted to NCEEER for scholars' projects may be considered for publication in the journal Problems of Post-Communism.

You may download application guidelines and forms from NCEEER's website http://www.nceeer.org , or you may request a copy by telephone, mail or email.

National Council for Eurasian and East European Research
910 17^th St, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006
Tel. 202-822-6950 Fax 202-822-6955
email: dc@nceeer.org

 

Woodrow Wilson Center - Kennan Institute 2006 Title VIII Research Workshop Series: “Democracy and Civil Society in Ukraine”

Application Deadline: December 28, 2005

The Kennan Institute is pleased to announce a new series of research workshops on "Democracy and Civil Society in Ukraine." Among the most surprising aspects of Ukraine's 2004 “Orange Revolution” was the role played by citizen groups and individuals. The protests in Kyiv and the reaction to them in pro-government strongholds revealed the foundations of a powerful civil society, where new configurations of social groups, associations, and networks of affiliations based on shared values were in evidence on a broad scale. For Ukraine, the central question is whether this civil society can be sustained and strengthened, so that it might become an ongoing means of channeling societal interests and checking government power. The matter is complicated by the fact that Ukraine is undergoing substantial institutional reform, both in the distribution of power between executive and legislature, and in the laws for electing the parliament.  The case of Ukraine also raises questions about the other countries in the region, and this project will attempt to link the study of the Ukrainian case to broader questions relevant to the entire region. The Kennan Institute proposes to convene a workshop series that will bring together approximately twelve practitioners, policymakers, and scholars from various disciplines who study the emergence of civil society in Ukraine, and the implications of that development for Ukraine and the entire region.

The Workshop Series is designed to serve as a forum in which scholars from a variety of disciplines can discuss the different aspects of democracy and civil society, share research findings, and suggest policy recommendations. Participants in the series will explore the ways in which policymakers and practitioners can utilize the specialized knowledge of academics, while scholars, in turn, can recognize how policy affects their field. The workshop series will be directed by Paul D'Anieri (University of Kansas).  The series will consist of two meetings and target specialists with recent field experience. The first meeting will be held in Spring 2006, and will serve as a forum for participants to present their current research.  The second will be held in Fall 2006, where the scholars will be joined by policymakers. Participants will be expected to contribute an original submission to a collection of papers on common themes.

Selection for the workshop series will be based on an open national competition. Participation in the series is open to U.S. junior scholars at the post-doctoral level (pre-tenure) and to Ph.D. candidates who have completed field research for their dissertations. For non-academics, an equivalent degree of professional achievement is expected. Eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. The workshop series is interdisciplinary. Any area of social science or humanities research that focuses on issues of democracy and civil society in Ukraine is welcome. Per diem costs and travel support for workshop participants will be provided by the Kennan Institute.

Interested applicants should submit an abstract (fewer than 1000 words) of their current research, a current CV, and two letters of recommendation. Abstracts and resumes may be sent by email to: kennan@wilsoncenter.org, or by mail to: Democracy and Civil Society in Ukraine Workshop, Kennan Institute/Woodrow Wilson Center, One Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20004-3027. Recommendation letters must be sent by mail. All application materials must be in English and must be received by 28 December 2005.

The “Democracy and Civil Society in Ukraine” Workshop Series is supported by the Program of Research and Training on Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union (Title VIII) and the George F. Kennan Fund.

For further information, please contact Erin Hofmann at 202-691-4243 or Erin.Hofmann@wilsoncenter.org. You may also visit www.wilsoncenter.org/kennan.

 

American Councils Title VIII Research Scholar Program

Application Deadline: January 15, 2006 (Fall & Academic Year Program).

The American Councils Research Scholar program provides full support for graduate students, faculty, and post-doctoral scholars seeking to conduct research for three to nine months in Belarus, Central Asia, Russia, the South Caucasus, Ukraine, and Moldova. Scholars may apply for support for research in more than one country during a single trip, provided they intend to work in the field for a total of three to nine months. Scholars seeking support for research and/or language study in the countries of Southeast Europe should apply to the Title VIII Research and Language Training Programs for Southeast Europe.

Award Components: The total value of Title VIII Research Scholar fellowships ranges from $5,000 to $25,000. Typical awards include:
--International airfare from the scholar's home to his/her host city overseas.
--Academic affiliation at a leading local university.
--Visa(s) arranged by American Councils in direct collaboration with academic host institutions in order to facilitate archive access and guarantee timely visa registration.
--Housing in a university dormitory or with a local host family; American Councils also provides informal assistance in locating apartments in some cities.
--A monthly living stipend.
--Financial and logistical support for travel within the region as required by research.
--Health insurance of up to $50,000 per accident or illness.
--Ongoing logistical support from American Councils offices throughout the region, including in-country orientation programs and 24-hour emergency aid.

Application Requirements: Scholars in the humanities and social sciences are eligible to apply for the program. While a wide-range of topics receive support each year, all funded research must contribute to a body of knowledge enabling the U.S. to better understand the region and formulate effective policies within it. All applicants should clearly describe the policy-relevance of their work, be it in anthropology, literature, history, international relations, political science, or some other field.

Applicants must submit research proposals in English and their proposed host-country language, curricula vitae in English and the host-country language, archive lists (if relevant) in English and the host-country language, a bibliography in English, an application form, a clear copy of the inside page of their passports, and two letters of recommendation from colleagues, professors, or other qualified persons who are familiar with the applicant's work. Research proposals must be two to three pages long, typed. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. All competitions for funding are open and merit based.

Applications for fall and academic year programs are due on January 15; applications for spring and summer programs are due October 1.

For more information contact:

Outbound Programs/ Title VIII Research Scholars
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 833-7522
outbound@americancouncils.org

www.americancouncils.org

 

American Councils Title VIII Combined Research and Language Training Program

Application Deadline: January 15, 2006 (Fall & Academic Year Program).

The American Councils Combined Research and Language Training (CRLT) Program serves graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and faculty who, in addition to support for research in the independent states of the former Soviet Union, require supplemental language instruction.

 

Programs are available in Belarus, Central Asia, Russia, the South Caucasus, Ukraine, and Moldova. Scholars may apply for support in more than one country during a single trip but must plan to be in the field for a total of three to nine months. Those scholars seeking support for research and/or language study in the countries of Southeast Europe should apply to the Title VIII Research and Language Training Programs for Southeast Europe.

 

Award Components: The total value of Title VIII CRLT fellowships ranges from $5,000 to $25,000. Typical awards include:
--International airfare from the scholar's home to his/her host-city overseas.
--Academic affiliation at a leading local university.
--Roughly ten hours per week of advanced language instruction in Russian, the host-country language, or a combination of the two at a leading university. Classes are often conducted as private tutorials, focusing on each participant's individual needs and interests.
--Visa(s) arranged by American Councils in direct collaboration with academic host institutions in order to facilitate archive access and guarantee timely visa registration.
--Housing in a university dormitory or with a local host family; American Councils also provides informal assistance in locating apartments in some cities.
--A monthly living stipend.
--Financial and logistical support for travel within the region as required by research.
--Health insurance of up to $50,000 per accident or illness.
--Ongoing logistical support from American Councils offices throughout the region, including in-country orientation programs and 24-hour emergency aid.

 

Application Requirements: Scholars in the humanities and social sciences who have attained at least an intermediate level of proficiency in Russian or their proposed host-country language are eligible to apply to the program. Typically, CRLT applicants are graduate students at relatively early stages of their dissertation research. However, participants may be at more advanced stages in their careers and applications from established scholars seeking to develop their proficiency in new languages are welcome.

While a wide-range of topics receive support each year, all funded research must contribute to a body of knowledge enabling the U.S. to better understand the region and formulate effective policies within it. All applicants should clearly describe the policy-relevance of their work, be it in anthropology, literature, history, international relations, political science, or some other field.

Applicants must submit research proposals in English and their proposed host-country language, curricula vitae in English and the host-country language, archive lists (if relevant) in English and the host-country language, a bibliography in English, an application form, a clear copy of the inside page of their passports, and two letters of recommendation from colleagues, professors, or other qualified persons who are familiar with the applicant's work. Research proposals must be two to three pages long, typed. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents. All competitions for funding are open and merit based.

 

Applications for fall and academic year programs are due on January 15; applications for spring and summer programs are due October 1.

 

For more information contact:

 

Outbound Programs/ Title VIII Research Scholars
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 833-7522
outbound@americancouncils.org

www.americancouncils.org

 

American Councils Title VIII Special Initiatives Fellowship

Application Deadline: January 15, 2006 (Fall & Academic Year Program).

The Special Initiatives Research Fellowship offers post-doctoral scholars and faculty up to $35,000 for field-based, policy-relevant research in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Applicants may apply to conduct research in more than one country, but must plan to spend at least four months in the region overall. Fellows must submit final reports describing their research accomplishments roughly one-month after the completion of their awards.

In addition to financial support, Special Initiatives Fellowships provide visas, international travel, and insurance. American Councils regional offices located throughout Central Asia and the South Caucasus provide ongoing logistical support - including assistance with visa registration, housing, and medical care - to U.S. scholars in the field.

 

Eligibility: Applicants to the Special Initiatives Fellowship must:
--Hold a Ph.D. in a policy relevant field
--Possess sufficient language ability to carry out their proposed research
--Plan to spend at least four months conducting research in the region
--Plan to begin their projects no later than December 31, 2006 if applying on the January 15, 2006 deadline (fall and academic year programs)
--Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

 

Application Instructions: To apply, scholars must submit an original and three copies of the following:
--A four-page application form
--A research proposal in English and in the language of the proposed host-country
--A research proposal bibliography in English
--A list of proposed archives in English and the proposed host-country language (if relevant)
--Curricula vitae or resume in English and the proposed host-country language
--Budget form

 
In addition, applicants must submit one copy of:
--The inside page of their U.S. passport, valid for at least three months after their scheduled return to the U.S.
--Two letters of recommendation (reference writers may send letters directly to the American Councils Outbound Office)

Selection Process: All applications are reviewed by at least two outside readers with expertise in the applicant's specific research-field. An independent selection committee reviews reader comments and all application materials before making final awards. Selection results are announced approximately twelve weeks after the application deadline.

 

Applications for fall and academic year programs are due on January 15; applications for spring and summer programs are due October 1.

 

For more information contact:

 

Outbound Programs/ Title VIII Research Scholars
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 833-7522
outbound@americancouncils.org

www.americancouncils.org

 

American Councils Title VIII Southeast European Research Program

Application Deadline: January 15, 2006 (Fall & Academic Year Program).

The American Councils Southeast European Research program provides full support for graduate students, faculty, and post-doctoral scholars seeking to conduct research for three to nine months in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Romania, and Serbia and Montenegro. Scholars may apply for support for research in more than one country during a single trip, provided they intend to work in the field for a total of three to nine months.

Award Components: The total value of Title VIII Southeast European Research fellowships ranges from $5,000 to $25,000. Typical awards include:
--International airfare from the scholar's home to his/her host city overseas.
--Academic affiliation at a leading local university.
--Visa(s) arranged by American Councils in direct collaboration with academic host institutions in order to facilitate archive access and guarantee timely visa registration.
--Housing stipends or direct payment for housing in university dormitories
--A monthly living stipend.
--Financial and logistical support for travel within the region as required by research.
--Health insurance of up to $50,000 per accident or illness.
--Ongoing logistical support from American Councils offices throughout the region.

Application Requirements: Scholars in the humanities and social sciences are eligible to apply for the program. While a wide-range of topics receive support each year, all funded research must contribute to a body of knowledge enabling the U.S. to better understand the region and formulate effective policies within it. All applicants should clearly describe the policy-relevance of their work, be it in anthropology, literature, history, international relations, political science, or some other field.

Applicants must submit research proposals in English and their proposed host-country language, curricula vitae in English and the host-country language, archive lists (if relevant) in English and the host-country language, a bibliography in English, an application form, a clear copy of the inside page of their passports, and two letters of recommendation from colleagues, professors, or other qualified persons who are familiar with the applicant's work. Research proposals must be two to three pages long, typed. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. All competitions for funding are open and merit based.

Applications for fall and academic year programs are due on January 15; applications for spring and summer programs are due October 1.

For more information contact:

Outbound Programs/ Title VIII Research Scholars
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 833-7522
outbound@americancouncils.org

www.americancouncils.org

 

American Councils Title VIII Southeast European Language Program

Application Deadline: January 15, 2006 (Fall & Academic Year Program).

The American Councils Southeast European Language Program offers academic year, semester and summer programs for independent research and language study in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Romania, and Serbia and Montenegro.

 

Application Requirements:

Applicants must plan to study for at least one month in the region. Study-trips for periods of four to nine months are particularly encouraged.

Open to students at the MA and Ph.D. level, as well as post-doctoral scholars and faculty who have at least elementary language skills. All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants should explain how their plans for language-study support their overall research goals. While students with a wide range of interests and research goals have received Title VIII support in the past, all applicants should specify how their studies will contribute to a body of knowledge that enables U.S. policy makers to better understand the region.

 

Fellowships for Language Study typically provide:
--Full tuition at a major university in Southeast Europe
--International round trip airfare from the fellow's home city to her/his host-city
--A monthly living stipend
--Housing stipends or direct payment for housing in university dormitories
--Health insurance of up to $50,000 per accident or illness
--Visa support as necessary
--Graduate-level academic credit through Bryn Mawr College for programs providing 7 weeks or more of full time instruction

--Ongoing logistical support from American Councils offices throughout the region
--Language programs are designed to maximize linguistic and cultural immersion into Southeast European society. All academic programs emphasize the development of practical speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Courses in literature and cultural studies may be available depending on the student's language proficiency. All classes, including area studies courses, are taught in the host-country language.

 

Applications for fall and academic year programs are due on January 15; applications for spring and summer programs are due October 1.

 

For more information contact:

Outbound Programs/ Title VIII Research Scholars
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 833-7522
outbound@americancouncils.org

www.americancouncils.org

 

NCEEER Title VIII George F. Russell Fellowship Program

Application Deadline: January 15, 2006

The National Council for Eurasian and East European Research (NCEEER) announces the creation of the Title VIII George F. Russell Fellowship Program.  This fellowship provides up to $50,000 for research of up to one year on the countries of the Former Soviet Union (FSU) and/or Southeastern Europe (SEE) to be conducted at research institutions in the United States.  To qualify applicants must be scholars or researchers, either American or from the FSU or SEE, holding a PhD in any discipline of the humanities and social sciences.  Individuals with comparable research skills who do not hold the PhD degree are also welcome to apply.

Applications must focus on one or more of the following foci of analysis: 1) social, historical, political, economic and international relations of countries of Central Asia, the Balkans and the Caucasus, including comparative research with cross-border areas such as China, Iraq, Iran, and Turkey; 2) issues affecting private sector development and entrepreneurship throughout the FSU and SEE, including comparative research with cross-border areas listed above; 3) nuclear nonproliferation, including issues of nuclear materials theft and disposal; and 4) the crisis of HIV/AIDS through the FSU and SEE and concrete programmatic and policy recommendations to help to deal with this crisis. 

Grants can be made in the form of an institutional award or directly with NCEEER.  Placement at research institutions would take place no earlier than October 1, 2006.  NCEEER's Board of Directors or a selection committee designated by the Board will judge the competition and applicants will be notified of the outcome by March 15, 2006.

In seeking the Russell Fellowship, applicants should emphasize in no more than 10 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font, the following information:  1) The nature of the research to be conducted, including its direct relevance to contemporary concerns of policy makers responsible for the formation or implementation of U.S. foreign policy toward one or more countries of the region; and 2) A written agreement with a research institution in the United States that such institution is willing to provide placement and suitable space and related access to equipment for the scholar or researcher; and cost-sharing to be provided by the sponsoring institution of the scholar or researcher.

The stipend to be provided can be used for salary support and benefits or travel to the FSU or SEE.  Funding for summer salary support of scholars or researchers is ordinarily not fundable by NCEEER.  Research support funding is primarily to be devoted to necessary travel and research expenses.  While regular salary support will be considered, summer salary support will be considered as the lowest priority for funding.  Any exception concerning summer salary support will need to have clear and detailed specification of its necessity for completion of the proposed project.

Successful applicants will also be required to provide two letters of recommendation (in addition to the written agreement with the U.S.-based research institution regarding placement), and submit a mid-term and final report to NCEEER, as well as present the results of research and other programmatic experiences in a public forum sponsored by NCEEER, the Department of State, or private foundations or the private sector.

You may download application guidelines and forms from NCEEER's website http://www.nceeer.org , or you may request a copy by telephone, mail or email.

National Council for Eurasian and East European Research
910 17^th St, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006
Tel. 202-822-6950 Fax 202-822-6955
email: dc@nceeer.org

 

ACLS Southeast European Language Training Grants for Individuals

Application Deadline: January 16, 2006

Amount: up to $2,500

Period: Summer 2006

 

Pending confirmation of funding, ACLS will offer grants of up to $2,500 each for intensive summer study of Albanian, Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, or Romanian. These awards are intended for people who will use these languages in academic research or teaching. Approximately 12 grants will be available.

 

Applicants may request support for beginning, intermediate, or advanced language study, and the application should specify the name of the institution they wish to attend, along with a statement of the significance of this training for their career plans. In most cases, proposals for beginning or intermediate level should be for attendance at intensive courses offered by institutions of higher education in the US, although, in exceptional cases, proposals for study in Southeast Europe will be considered.  Proposals for study at the advanced level will ordinarily be for courses in Southeastern Europe.

 

Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States, and must have completed, at minimum, a four-year college degree. Application materials for this program are provided in pdf format; you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader (available free of charge) if you do not already have it on your computer. To begin the application process, please print out the application packet for Southeast European Language Training Grants for Individuals.

 

A paper copy of the applicati