Posted on August 23, 2007	print  e-mail
Deadline: Rolling

American Councils for International Education Offers Support for Policy Relevant Research

With funding from the U.S. Department of State's Program for the Study of Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union (Title VIII), the American Councils for International Education provides full support for graduate students, faculty, and post-doctoral scholars to conduct policy-relevant research for three to nine months in Belarus, Central Asia, Russia, the South Caucasus, Ukraine, and Moldova.

Scholars in the social sciences and humanities 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, history, international relations, political science, or some other field. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

The total value of Title VIII Research Scholar fellowships ranges from $5,000 to $25,000 each. Typical awards include: international roundtrip airfare from the scholar's home city 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; opportunity for housing with a local host family; a living stipend; financial and logistical support for travel within the region; health insurance; and ongoing logistical support from American Councils offices throughout the region.

Students and scholars interested in Spring and Summer 2008 programs will need to apply by October 1, 2007; applicants interested in Fall and Academic Year 2008-2009 programs must apply by January 15, 2008.

Visit the American Councils Web site for information on this and other funding programs.

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Primary Subject: Arts and Culture
Secondary Subject(s): Social Science, International Affairs/Development, Public Affairs
Geographic Funding Area: National

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