8/15 (updated 5/15/00)

 

East-West Center Visiting Fellowships (Postdoctoral) -- Conflict/Issue Resolution in the Asia Pacific Region: For more information, visit website at http://www.ewc.hawaii.edu/res-vf.asp   

    Preference will be given to applications that have both strong conceptual grounding and policy relevance.  Applications should include: 1) cover letter; 2) CV; 3) research proposal; 4) names of three referees, including full name, title, address, telephone and fax number, and email address.

Applications should be sent to:

    Director of Studies

    East-West Center

    1601 East-West Road

    Honolulu, HI 96848

Fax: 808 944-7399

or email to: McGowanM@EastWestCenter.org

 

 

 

 

Residential fellowships to undertake research and publication. The subject area for the 2000-2001 Fellowships was conflict and issue resolution in the Asia-Pacific (see website for list of the Center's thematic areas).  Proposals may cover domestic or international issues.  Preference will be given to proposals dealing with issues covering more than one country and focusing on processes of conflict and issue resolution in addition to problem analysis.  The East-West Center seeks scholars of high accomplishment and promise whose work and presence will contribute creatively to the development of its thematic areas and to international conflict and issue resolution in the Asia Pacific region.  Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent and must be from the United States or an Asian or Pacific country.

    Fellowships are awarded for two to four months and must be undertaken during the period Oct 2001 through Sept 2002. Stipends will vary with seniority and will be individually determined. Non-Hawaii residents may receive one round-trip economy airfare.  Cost-sharing fellowships are welcome.

 

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American Educational Research Association (AERA) Dissertation Grants: For an application or more information visit the website at http://aera.ucsb.edu/subweb/DGFly-FR.html

    Application includes: 1) Research proposal (limited to 4 single-spaced pages), that addresses the policy issue and its importance, as well as methodology including proposed data set and criteria for selecting data file, sample, variables, and analytic techniques; 2) Proposed budget; 3) CV; 4) letter of support from applicant's faculty dissertation advisor. If applicant is from a discipline other than education, a letter of support from a faculty sponsor with an education background must also be included.

    Evaluation criteria include the importance of the proposed policy issue, the strength of the methodological model and proposed statistical analysis of the study, and relevant experience and research record of the applicant.

  The review criteria will include the following: Is the policy issue clearly defined? What is already known on the issue? How does the methodology relate specifically to the policy question? Does the applicant know the data set? Does the analytic plan fit the question and the data? Is the applicant qualified to carry out the proposed study?

    There is no specific format for the budget section. Funds may be used for tuition and/or institution fees, books, living expenses, equipment, travel, supplies, computing time, etc. Institutions may not charge overhead on AERA Grants Program awards. Please be advised that if equipment is included in the budget and it will be purchased entirely with AERA funds, AERA will retain ownership of this equipment.

    Proposals for Grants and Fellowships will be reviewed three times a year, in Fall, Winter, and Spring, with funding decisions made within a month of the review date. Proposals must be received by:

           March 31, 2000 to be reviewed in April

           September 1, 2000 to be reviewed in October

           January 5, 2001 to be reviewed in February

 

up to $10,000 for 1-year projects, or up to $20,000 for 2-year projects

 

Goals are: (1) to stimulate research on U.S. education policy and practice related issues, with a priority for those involving mathematics and science education using NCES and NSF data sets; (2) to improve the U.S. educational research community's firsthand knowledge of the range of data available at the two agencies and how to use them; and (3) to increase the number of U.S. educational researchers using the data sets. Minority researchers are strongly encouraged to apply. 

    Researchers must utilize at least one NSF or NCES data set in the dissertation. Additional large-scale nationally representative data sets may be used in conjunction with the obligatory NSF or NCES data set. If international data sets are used, the study must include U.S. education.

    Applicants should choose research topics (suggested topics are listed in brief on the website) that can be supported by the samples and variables contained in the proposed data set.  Applicants should be familiar with statistical methods and available computer programs that allow for sophisticated analyses of the selected data. It is also important to select a topic that has policy relevance and that models to be tested include predictor variables that are manipulable (e.g., course work in mathematics, instructional practices used by teachers, parental involvement). Applicants should also be familiar with the specific data set's User Guides and/or Manuals (e.g., use of design weights and design effects). 

 

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American Educational Research Association (AERA) Postdoctoral Research Grants: For an application or more information visit the website at http://aera.ucsb.edu/subweb/RGFly-FR.html

    Application includes: 1) Research proposal (limited to 4 single-spaced pages), that addresses the policy issue and its importance, as well as methodology including proposed data set and criteria for selecting data file, sample, variables, and analytic techniques; 2) Proposed budget; and 3) CV. If applicant is from a discipline other than education, a letter of support from a faculty sponsor with an education background must also be included.

    Evaluation criteria include the importance of the proposed policy issue, the strength of the methodological model and proposed statistical analysis of the study, and relevant experience and research record of the applicant.

  The review criteria will include the following: Is the policy issue clearly defined? What is already known on the issue? How does the methodology relate specifically to the policy question? Does the applicant know the data set? Does the analytic plan fit the question and the data? Is the applicant qualified to carry out the proposed study?

    There is no specific format for the budget section. Funds may be used for tuition and/or institution fees, books, living expenses, equipment, travel, supplies, computing time, etc. Institutions may not charge overhead on AERA Grants Program awards. Please be advised that if equipment is included in the budget and it will be purchased entirely with AERA funds, AERA will retain ownership of this equipment.

    Proposals for Grants and Fellowships will be reviewed three times a year, in Fall, Winter, and Spring, with funding decisions made within a month of the review date. Proposals must be received by:

           March 31, 2000 to be reviewed in April

           September 1, 2000 to be reviewed in October

           January 5, 2001 to be reviewed in February

 

up to $15,000 for 1-year projects, or up to $25,000 for 2-year projects

 

Goals are: (1) to stimulate research on U.S. education policy and practice related issues, with a priority for those involving mathematics and science education using NCES and NSF data sets; (2) to improve the U.S. educational research community's firsthand knowledge of the range of data available at the two agencies and how to use them; and (3) to increase the number of U.S. educational researchers using the data sets. Minority researchers are strongly encouraged to apply. 

    Researchers must utilize at least one NSF or NCES data set in the dissertation. Additional large-scale nationally representative data sets may be used in conjunction with the obligatory NSF or NCES data set. If international data sets are used, the study must include U.S. education.

    Applicants should choose research topics (suggested topics are listed in brief on the website) that can be supported by the samples and variables contained in the proposed data set.  Applicants should be familiar with statistical methods and available computer programs that allow for sophisticated analyses of the selected data. It is also important to select a topic that has policy relevance and that models to be tested include predictor variables that are manipulable (e.g., course work in mathematics, instructional practices used by teachers, parental involvement). Applicants should also be familiar with the specific data set's User Guides and/or Manuals (e.g., use of design weights and design effects).

    This award is open to faculty and postdoctoral researchers.  In accordance with AERA's agreement with the funding agencies, institutions may not charge indirect costs on these awards. Successful principal investigators will consult with NCES or NSF staff regarding their proposed research projects and the handling of NCES, NSF, and other federal agency data sets pertinent to their projects. Successful applicants will be expected to submit for review a progress report and a final report. Research grantees' final reports should be of a quality and in a format suitable for publication in a scholarly journal.  In addition, NCES will consider publication in its Working Paper series.

 

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American Educational Research Association (AERA) Research Fellows Program for Graduate Students or Postdoctoral Researchers: For an application or more information visit the website at http://aera.ucsb.edu/subweb/RGFly-FR.html

Prior to submitting an application, candidates should contact Edith McArthur (phone 202-219-1442) to discuss the proposed research to be conducted at NCES or contact  Larry Suter to discuss the proposed research to be conducted at NSF.

    Application includes: 1) A letter of application that addresses the following: how the fellowship will contribute to the applicant's scholarly development and career goals, a description of a project that would inform the AERA Grants Program Governing Board as to the kind of research that might be carried out while in residency at the agency, and the proposed time frame for residency at the agency; 2) CV; and 3) Two letters of reference.

    Proposals for Grants and Fellowships will be reviewed three times a year, in Fall, Winter, and Spring, with funding decisions made within a month of the review date. Proposals must be received by:

           March 31, 2000 to be reviewed in April

           September 1, 2000 to be reviewed in October

           January 5, 2001 to be reviewed in February

 

commensurate with a beginning assistant professor salary for a 9-month fellowship plus $1,000 in travel funds

 

The program provides opportunities for beginning researchers, including advanced graduate students and researchers who have recently completed their doctorate (within the last seven years), to focus on policy-related research while in residence at either NCES or NSF.  Research Fellows will work with the agency's professional staff to become familiar with the agency's programs and relevant data bases. Each Research Fellow will be expected to undertake a research project related to the agency's mission. Minority researchers are strongly encouraged to apply.

    Research Fellowships are available to beginning researchers, including advanced graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, assistant professors, and those who have recently received their doctorate (within the past seven years). These Fellowships provide valuable experience in the design, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of policy research. They also provide opportunities for researchers to attack important research/policy issues through a significant data base at either NSF or NCES while collaborating with agency personnel. Research Fellows will work closely with one or more agency staff, identifying policy issues, and becoming familiar with data sources for addressing these issues. Fellows will carry out an independent research project during their tenure.

 

9/1 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Social Science Research Council Abe Postdoctoral Fellowship: For more information see website at www.ssrc.org/abefell.htm

A narrative description of the dissertation topic and a letter of reference from the student's advisor are required as part of the application.  Application available online.  For information contact:

    Social Science

    Research Council

    810 Seventh Avenue

    New York, NY 10019 USA

(212) 377-2700 telephone

(212) 377-2727 fax

email:  ranis@ssrc.org

Please note: You may hold only one fellowship funded by the Japan Foundation, which includes the Abe Fellowship, during any one Japanese fiscal year, which runs from April 1 to March 31. It is permissible to apply for both Abe and Japan Foundation fellowships; however, be advised that decisions about Abe Fellowships are made before Japan Foundation awards are decided. Those who accept Abe Fellowships will have their applications automatically withdrawn from the Japan Foundation Fellowship competition.

 

 

Not indicated

 

Open to citizens of the United States and Japan as well as to other nationals who can demonstrate strong and serious long-term affiliations in the research communities of either of the above two nations. Applicants must hold the Ph.D. or the terminal degree in their field, or have attained an equivalent level of professional experience. Previous language training is not a prerequisite for this fellowship; however if the research project requires language ability, the applicant should provide evidence of adequate proficiency to complete the project.

    Abe Fellows will be eligible for up to 12 months of full-time support. Fellowship tenure may begin any time between April 1, 2002 and December 31, 2002.  Fellowship tenure need not be continuous, but must be concluded within 24 mos of the activation date of the individual fellowship.   The fellowship is for projects by individual researchers only. Candidates should propose to spend at least one-third or more of fellowship tenure in residence abroad in Japan or the US. Abe Fellows will be expected to affiliate with an American or Japanese institution appropriate to their research. Fellowship funds may also be spent on additional residence and fieldwork in third countries as appropriate to individual projects. Fellows will be required to attend specific Program events as indicated upon their appointment as fellows.  The Abe Fellowship is designed to encourage international multidisciplinary research on topics of pressing global concern. The program seeks to foster the development of a new generation of researchers interested in policy-relevant topics of long-range importance who are willing and able to become key members of a bilateral and global research network built around such topics. It strives especially to promote a new level of intellectual cooperation between the Japanese and American academic and professional communities committed to and trained for advancing global understanding and problem-solving.

 

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National Institute of Justice Dissertation Research Fellowships: For more information or to download an application form, visit the website at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/funding.htm

    Graduate Research Fellowships   

    National Institute of Justice

    810 Seventh Street, NW

    Washington, DC 20531 (overnight courier zip code is 20001)

(800) 851-3420 or (800) 421-6770

    Application deadlines are Jan 15, May 15 and Sept 15.  Applicants are encouraged to contact the Institute well in advance if there are any questions about eligibility for funding. To obtain further information about topic viability, applicants may contact Cynthia Mamalian at 202-514-5981.

    Application includes: 1) A discussion of the proposed project, including information on the proposed research strategy, data sources, and analysis plan; 2) A task plan with a timeline; 3) A discussion of how the final product will contribute to policy and practice in crime and justice; 4) A background statement that includes information on their education, employment experience, publications, and the current stage of their degree program. Official transcripts for graduate work should be included; 5) A statement of support from their dissertation chair that evaluates the proposed project and the potential of the candidate to succeed in the program, describes the adviser's role in monitoring the project, and provides evidence of both the department's and the adviser's track record with respect to Ph.D. candidates' completion of their degrees. The statement should also ensure that the dissertation research has begun or is about to be undertaken, that the student has the full support of the dissertation committee, and that the chair will review and sign all progress reports and the final product submitted by the applicant to NIJ. 

    The application package must include the appropriate Federal application forms and budget justifications. These documents and guidance for their completion are available from NCJRS at 800-851-3420; the U.S. Department of Justice Response Center at 800-421-6770; or, in electronic form, from the National Institute of Justice on the World Wide Web at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij, under "Funding Opportunities. 

 

up to $15,000 (up to 15 awards)

 

Full-time graduate students who are ABD are eligible. Grants of are available to support graduate students writing dissertations in fields related to crime, crime prevention, criminal behavior, and criminal justice. The Institute encourages diversity in approaches and perspectives in its research programs. It awards these fellowships to expand the pool of research talent by attracting doctoral students who can contribute critical and innovative thinking to pressing justice problems.  NIJ is particularly interested in applications from candidates working in areas related to the long-range goals of the Institute's research, evaluation, and science and technology programs (see NIJ's Prospectus, NCJ 167570, available from the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS)).  At the conclusion of the grant period, the dissertation must be completed and submitted as a final product.  Individuals may not receive awards directly; grant awards will be made only to educational institutions.  No indirect costs incurred by the sponsoring university or institution are covered by this program. Awards cover major project costs, such as supplies, reproduction, computer time, and necessary local and out-of-town travel (reimbursed at the sponsoring university's or agency's rate), including one trip to Washington, D.C., to present dissertation findings at an NIJ staff seminar.  

 

9/30 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Fondazione Lemmermann / Lemmermann Foundation Scholarship Awards:  For more information contact:

    c/o Studio Associato Romanelli

    via Cosseria, 5

    00192 Roma

    Italia

tel. (+39-06) 324.30.23 

fax. (+39-06) 322.17.88

lemmermann@mail.nexus.it 

website: http://192.106.238.1:80/lemmermann/

    Applications are accepted twice yearly: Sept 30 and March 15.  Applicants should also attach the following documents: 1) A description of their area of study; 2) Two letters of reference containing a brief description of the student and his/her course; one from the student's tutor/professor; and one from the head of studies/faculty; 3) A curriculum vitae; 4) A photocopy of the student's passport or a birth certificate. 

    The Foundation is unable to return any documents sent by the applicants and therefore they are advised NOT to send any original documents.

 

L.1.500.000 (Italian lira) per month

 

The Lemmermann Foundation awards scholarships twice a year to University students, who need to study in Rome to carry out research and prepare their theses concerning Rome and the Roman culture from the Pre-Roman period to the present day time in the classical studies.

    Applicants should: 1) not be older than 30 years of age; 2) be attending a recognized University course; 3) have a basic knowledge of the Italian language.

    Deadlines for sending applications are: March 15 and September 30.  Students resident in Lazio are excluded from the award; for them it is possible to assign an extraordinary grant for research una tantum of L. 1.000.000 (Italian lira).

 

10/1 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Social Science Research Council Japan Dissertation Workshop: For more information see website at www.ssrc.org/japfell.htm A narrative description of the dissertation topic and a letter of reference from the student's advisor are required as part of the application.  Application available online.  For information contact:

    Social Science

    Research Council

    810 Seventh Avenue

    New York, NY 10019 USA

(212) 377-2700 telephone

(212) 377-2727 fax

email:  japan@ssrc.org

 

Covers travel, lodging, and meals for the duration of the workshop

 

To create a sustained network of advanced graduate students and faculty by providing an opportunity to discuss critically methodological and substantive issues related to fieldwork in and research on Japan. It also fosters comparative and multidisciplinary approaches to research by providing a venue for intensive interaction with a multidisciplinary team of Japan specialists. The workshop will takes place in early January annually at the Asilomar Conference Center in Monterey, CA and involves 10-12 students and three to four faculty members from varying disciplines. Student participants are asked to write 10-page essays analyzing and linking the research projects of the participants for circulation prior to the workshop based on proposals submitted as part of the application. In addition to intense discussions of individual projects, faculty lead seminars on methodologies and theoretical issues central to the participants' dissertations.  Open to full-time advanced graduate students, regardless of citizenship, who are enrolled at U.S. institutions. Applicants must have an approved dissertation prospectus, but cannot have completed writing for final submission.

 

10/1

 

Harry S. Truman Library Institute Library Research Grants: For more information

    Committee on Research and Education

    Harry S. Truman Library

    Assistant Secretary and Treasurer

    US Hwy 24 & Delaware Street

    Independence, MO 64050

(800) 769-8561

(816) 833-1400

(816) 833-4368 FAX

library@truman.nara.gov 

http://www.truman.gov/

Deadlines: October 1, January 1, April 1, and July 1

 

up to $2,500

 

Available to graduate students wishing to use the Library's archival facilities. Grants are for one to three weeks and cover the cost of round-trip travel and a modest sum to cover expenses. Applications are reviewed quarterly and can be obtained by writing to the address shown.

 

 

10/1 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Smithsonian Institution Visiting Student Awards: Application deadlines:

    February 1st (to start after June 1st)

    June 1st (to start after October 1st)

    October 1st (to start after January 1st)

Contact the Office of Fellowships and Grants for further information and/or applications.  Applicants must submit a detailed proposal including a justification for conducting research in residence at the Institution. For application materials: on the Web: http://www.si.edu/research+study or send e-mail: siofg@ofg.si.edu (Please include mailing address for requested materials) 

    Pamela E. Hudson

    Office of Fellowships and Grants

    Smithsonian Institution

    955 L'Enfant Plaza, Suite 7000

    Washington, D.C. 20560-0902

Telephone: 202/ 287-3271

Email:  siofg@OFG.SI.EDU

 

$75 per day for up to 21 days, a travel allowance and a small research allowance

 

Appointments are available for currently enrolled advanced Native American graduate students who are formally or informally related to a Native American community. Visiting Students pursue independent research in association with Smithsonian staff.

 

 

10/1 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Smithsonian Institution Native American Community Scholar's Awards: Application deadlines:

    February 1st (to start after June 1st)

    June 1st (to start after October 1st)

    October 1st (to start after January 1st)

Contact the Office of Fellowships and Grants for further information and/or applications.: Applicants must submit a detailed proposal including a justification for conducting research in residence at the Institution. For application materials: on the Web: http://www.si.edu/research+study or send e-mail: siofg@ofg.si.edu (Please include mailing address for requested materials) 

    Pamela E. Hudson

    Office of Fellowships and Grants

    Smithsonian Institution

    955 L'Enfant Plaza, Suite 7000

    Washington, D.C. 20560-0902

Telephone: 202/ 287-3271

Email:  siofg@OFG.SI.EDU

 

$75 per day for up to 21 days, a travel allowance and a small research allowance

 

The Office of Fellowships and Grants offers awards to Native Americans who are formally or informally related to a Native American community to undertake individually designed research projects related to Native American topics and using Native American resources at the Smithsonian.

 

10/1 (updated 5/15/00)

 

American Research Center in Egypt Fellowships: For information or an application contact:

    American Research Center in Egypt

    30 East 20th Street, Suite 401

    New York, NY 10003

(212) 529-6661

(212) 529-6856 FAX

email: arce.center@nyu.edu 

http://www.arce.org/

    Candidates must submit completed applications, transcripts (for pre-doctoral students only), and three (or four, if applicable) letters of recommendation by the Oct 1 deadline.  These should be sent directly to the U.S. ARCE office and should be timed to arrive on or before the deadline.

    The application form requests the information usually included in the CV and an outline of the research topic relating it to the candidate's scholarly background and to the work he or she wishes to pursue in the future. The proposal should discuss the reasons that the project requires the scholar's presence in Egypt, and the facilities required. If the topic, methods or facilities present possible difficulties, the Fellowship Committee may ask the applicant to modify the application, or clarify the approach. In any event the applicant should note preparations already made for the research project, including permissions and permits obtained and significant local contacts in Egypt.

    The application includes a special section of questions required by the Egyptian Ministry of Education, which reviews the applications and considers for approval all research by foreign scholars or by scholars working under the aegis of foreign institutes in Egypt.

 

Monthly stipend varies depending on the Fellow=s level: Student  $1,150; Assistant Professor $1,770; Associate Professor $2,140; Full Professor $2,875 

 

ARCE has available fellowships from the following funding sources: 

    The United States Information Agency funds fellowships available to pre-doctoral candidates and post-doctoral scholars for a minimum stay of three months.

    The National Endowment for the Humanities makes available fellowships for post-doctoral scholars with a minimum stay of four months.

    The Samuel H. Kress Foundation funds the Kress Fellowship in Egyptian Art and Architecture, an annual prize of $12,800 plus round-trip airfare given to a pre-doctoral student. The funds are available to students of any nationality who are enrolled in a North American university.

    The William P. McHugh Memorial Fund provides the McHugh Award, a special grant given to a graduate student from any nation to encourage the study of Egyptian geoarchaeology and prehistory. This is not the application for the McHugh award. Please contact ARCE for more information.

    All fellows receive one round-trip ticket between the U.S. and Cairo (dependents are not granted travel).

 

10/8 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Spencer Dissertation Fellowships for Education Research: For more information or an application, visit the website at http://www.spencer.org/fellows/index.htm 

or contact:

    Spencer Dissertation Fellowships

    The Spencer Foundation

    875 North Michigan Ave., Suite 3980

    Chicago, IL 60611-1803

    attn.:  Catherine Lacey, Program Officer

(312) 337-7000

(312) 337-0282 (fax)

http://www.spencer.org/  

  Application deadline is Oct 20.  Deadline to obtain an application is Oct 8.

 

$20,000 per year (30 awards)

 

Fellowships for ABDs to fund dissertation work on topics related to education, very broadly defined. Although the dissertation topic must concern education, applicants from any field of graduate study may apply. Topics could include cultural knowledge, socialization, and the production and distribution of knowledge.  Any student attending a US university is eligible.

    These fellowships are not intended to finance data collection or completion of doctoral course work, but rather to support the final analysis of the research topic and the writing of the dissertation.  For this reason, applicants must document that they will have completed all pre-dissertation requirements by June 1 of the fellowship year, and must provide a clear and specific plan for completing the dissertation within a two-year time frame.  Although the dissertation topic must concern education, applicants from any field of graduate study may apply. Proposals from a variety of theoretical and methodological perspectives are welcome. In the past, fellowships have been awarded to doctoral candidates from across the social sciences, the humanities, and the sciences, as well as from doctoral students in professional fields. Candidates should be interested in pursuing further research on education once the doctorate is attained.

    The award must be expended within a time limit of two years and in accordance with the work plan provided by the candidate in the application.

 

10/11 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Research Abroad Program: Note: this program is different from the IIE Fulbright Grant which is listed separately. Application forms available from the Office of Graduate Studies, Main Bldg. 101 or from the directors of the language areas on Aug 25. UT students must apply through the Office of Graduate Studies, at 101 Main.  For further info call Mary Alice Davila 232-3603 or contact

    Karla Ver Bryck Block

    U.S. Department of Education

    International Education and Graduate Programs Service

    400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Suite 600

    Portals Building

    Washington, DC 20202-5331.

Telephone: (202) 401-9774

Fax: (202) 205-9489

e-mail: karla__verbryckblock@ed.gov. 

For updated deadline information, see website at ocfo.ed.gov/grntinfo/forecast/forecast.htm

 

$10,000 to $70,000 (avge award was $24,000 - 87 awards)

 

U.S. Dept of Education is offering dissertation fellowships for research abroad for students who are specializing in modern foreign languages and area studies. To be eligible, a student must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the U.S., and be admitted to candidacy in a doctoral program in a modern foreign language or area study at this institution, and must be planning a teaching career in the U.S. upon graduation. Projects that focus on Western Europe are ineligible.

 

10/15 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange / Walter Judd Fellowship: For more information or to download an application, see website at http://www.cckf.org/ 

or write

    Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation

    8361 B Greensboro Dr.

    McLean, VA 22102 U.S.A.

Tel: (703) 903-7460

Fax: (703) 903-7462

Email: CCKFNAO@aol.com

    Application includes: 1) a detailed itemized budget; 2) a description of the project; 3) CV; 4) list of publications related to the proposal; 5) a letter of recommendation from the chairman of the department; and 6) other materials that would help support the application.  Twelve copies of each application are required,

    The following criteria will be used to evaluate Ph.D. dissertations and post-doctoral research: 1) the significance of the contribution that the proposed project will make to the advancement of research and knowledge in the field of Chinese studies; 2) the quality or the promise of quality of the applicant's work as a creative interpreter of Chinese studies; 3) the quality of the conception, organization, research strategy and source material of the proposed project; 4) the feasibility that the applicant can complete the entire project.

 

$15,000 for one year

 

An annual research fellowship has been established in honor of the late Congressman Walter Judd to provide support for a scholar's research and writing. Priority will be given to research focusing on contemporary Chinese studies.

 

10/15 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange / CCK Fellowships for Ph.D. dissertations and Post-doctoral Grants: For more information or to download an application, see website at http://www.cckf.org/ 

or write

    Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation

    8361 B Greensboro Dr.

    McLean, VA 22102 U.S.A.

Tel: (703) 903-7460

Fax: (703) 903-7462

Email: CCKFNAO@aol.com

    Application includes: 1) a detailed itemized budget; 2) a description of the project; 3) CV; 4) list of publications related to the proposal; and 5) other materials that would help support the application.  Twelve copies of each application are required,

    The following criteria will be used to evaluate Ph.D. dissertations and post-doctoral research: 1) the significance of the contribution that the proposed project will make to the advancement of research and knowledge in the field of Chinese studies; 2) the quality or the promise of quality of the applicant's work as a creative interpreter of Chinese studies; 3) the quality of the conception, organization, research strategy and source material of the proposed project; 4) the feasibility that the applicant can complete the entire project.

 

$15,000 for dissertation writing or up to $30,000 for post-doctoral research and writing

 

Doctoral candidates may apply for financial support for the writing of their dissertations. Applicants must have completed all other requirements for their Ph.D. degree except the dissertation and must be legal permanent residents or citizens of the U.S. In addition, eligible applicants should not be employed or receive grants from other sources.  The Foundation also provides post-doctoral grants to assistant or associate professors for research and writing, intended to supplement salary and to subsidize living and travel expenses for up to one year.

 

10/15 (updated 5/15/00)

 

American Association of University Women University Scholar-in-Residence (Institutional) Award:  Letters of intent must be received by Oct. 15; Based on that letter, selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal.  Receipt deadline for proposals is Dec. 15.  Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of overall feasibility, qualifications of key personnel, likely impact of the project, its creativity, potential contribution to knowledge, and impact on practice, as well as institutional commitment to the project.  The letter of intent must describe

         the research project and its intended outcomes or results

         the person(s) to be responsible for its implementation

         a timetable

         the nature of cost sharing or matching funds that might be available

The University Scholar-in-Residence should be identified in the letter of intent.

For more informaiton visit the website at http://www.aauw.org/3000/prospect.html or contact:

    AAUW Educational Foundation

    University Scholar-in-Residence Award

    1111 Sixteenth Street NW

    Washington, DC 20036

E-mail: foundation@aauw.org

Phone: 202/728-7602

 

Up to $50,000 for a one-year project

 

Proposals must show significant institutional cost-sharing beyond the basic indirect cost rate. Proposals for two-year projects will also be considered.  Colleges and universities may apply for support for a woman scholar to undertake and disseminate research on gender and equity for women and girls. Institutions may use the funds either to bring a qualified scholar to the institution for a fixed period or to designate a scholar currently at the institution to undertake research activities that would not occur without such support. Proposals should strive to achieve impact nationally, rather than within a single university, department, or program.  Priority will be given to proposals that provide matching funds. Priority also will be given to institutions indicating that research and activities proposed are likely to continue after the funding period, as opposed to single events or one-time initiatives.

    The Foundation will provide funding, with appropriate cost sharing from the institution, to establish a program that focuses on both research activities and dissemination of findings.  Two criteria will be of paramount importance to the Foundation in selecting the institution and research project to be funded: 1) relevance and potential impact of the research project to be undertaken, and its significance in exploring new research areas, or in advancing theory and practice beyond its present boundaries; and 2) dissemination of research findings to an audience of scholars, policy makers, and practitioners in a manner that enables the utilization of the information and knowledge generated

 

10/18 (updated 5/15/00)

 

UT Austin Graduate School Professional Development Awards (PDAs): Applications are available in EPS 1.130.

 

$50 to $150 (depending on how many apps received)

 

These awards provide partial support for students to attend major professional meetings at which they present original papers based on their research. The awards can be used for transportation costs to and from the meeting, as well as partial per diem expenses (up to three days at $30 per day). Priority is given to doctoral candidates who are nearing graduation and who can therefore use attendance at the meetings to explore career opportunities. Except in unusual circumstances, the Office of Graduate Studies will approve only one award per year for a given student.

 

10/25 *

 

Institute of International Education B Fulbright Competition: One application for Full Grants, Travel Grants, Foreign and Private Grants, each listed below.  Obtain application by attending orientation session at UT Study Abroad Office (call 471-6490 for schedule).  Submit application through Study Abroad Office.  Selection for all grants based on academic record, language preparedness, feasability of proposed research/ study, personal qualifications.  The following criteria also apply:

C extent to which the project will help promote mutual understanding between nations

C ability of supervising agencies abroad to provide supervision

C requirements of individual programs in particular countries

C number of applicants in proportion to number of slots available for specific regions/ countries

C desirability in terms of worldwide distribution of scholars

C preference given to those who have not previously resided in the proposed country of research for more than 6 mos.

Visit website for more info: www.iie.org/fulbright 

Grants available include:

Full Grants (see below)

Travel Grants (see below)

Foreign and Private Grants: Funded by foreign governments, universities, and private donors.  See website for information on specific countries.  Info for Jordan and Syria listed below.

 

 

 

 

900 Full Grants awarded for 00-01

 

 

Projects may include university coursework, independent library or field research, and / or special projects.  Available to students at any degree level.  Long term specific goals are not required, but you should develop goals in keeping with a successful experience abroad.  Proficiency in the language is important.

 

Some Foreign and Private Grants are very competitive because certain areas receive many applications.  15 applicants out of 50 received awards for 2000-01 for study in Near East, North Africa, and South Asia.  Maria (Mieke) Curtis-Richardson, cultural anthropology, was a Fulbright scholar for 98-99 in Morocco.  Darius Arya, archeology student, was a Fulbright scholar for 98-99 in Italy.

 

10/25 *

 

Institute of International Education B Fulbright Full Grants: see above for application information.

 

Fulbright Full Grants provide funding for round-trip transportation; tuition, book and research allowances; stipend for maintenance during the avademic year; health insurance.

 

See Fulbright entry above.

 

10/25 *

 

Institute of International Education B Fulbright Travel Grants: see above Fulbright entry for application information.

 

Travel Grants provide funding for round-trip transportation; health insurance; and costs of an orientation course in country of study.

 

Travel Grants are available only to Germany, Hungary, Italy, or Korea, to supplement awards from non-IIE sources which do not provide travel funds or to supplement students= own funds for study abroad.

 

10/25 *

 

Institute of International Education B Foreign and Private Grants: Jordan.  For more info see website at www.fulbright-jordan.org

 

$5150 for round-trip travel expenses; $1500 for research expenses; $800 per month allowance; 6 grants available

 

2 years Arabic required for Arabic language study, 3 yrs Arabic required for other subjects; preference given to those doing thesis or dissertation research rather than Arabic language study; participants can attend University of Jordan in Amman, Yarmouk University in Irbid, or Al-Beit University in Mafraq; full academic year, Sept through early June; any field or discipline eligible.

 

10/25 *

 

Institute of International Education B Foreign and Private Grants: Syria. 

 

SP 1000 per month plus tuition expenses.

 

Minimum 2 yrs of Arabic required; full academic year, Sept through June; modern social sciences not recommended; study at University of Damascus; typical programs include history, law, and Islamic arts and sciences.  Out of 5 Fulbrights awarded in 99-00 in the category of Arabic language and literature, 3 were for Syria.

 

10/29 (updated 5/15/00)

 

UT Austin International Education Fee Scholarship: Applications are available in the Study Abroad Office or can be downloaded from the Study Abroad Office website (www.utexas.edu/student/abroad/aid/index.html) For more information call the SAO: 471-6490.  Deadline for study beginning in Summer and Fall are in February.  Deadline for study beginning in Spring are in October.  All applications must be typed.  Budgets must be submitted with the application.  If you will be enrolling in a non-UT program of study, you must submit program and course descriptions.  Preference is given to those following an immersion program, UT program, longer programs, or non-European regions.  A maximum of 20% of the funds will be awarded to graduate students.

 

a) Basic scholarship amounts are a minimum of $300 for short-term (summer and shorter) and $500 for long-term programs (semester and longer): b) Comprehensive scholarship amounts are larger and are determined by need and an interview. 

 

Local scholarship funded by student fees.  Awards are based upon both personal merit (primarily academic) and financial need and offered in two categories: basic and comprehensive. All applicants must be enrolled at UT-Austin and be prepared to engage in a full program of study or research. Students need proof of acceptance into the study program or, if engaging in research, a letter of support from the supervisor.  200 awards given annually.  Be prepared to discuss budget and program in detail in an interview at the Study Abroad Office if you make the first cut.

 

10/31 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Canadian Embassy Graduate Student Dissertation Research Fellowship: For more information or an application, see website at http://www.canadianembassy.org/study/grants.html

    Canadian Embassy

    Academic Relations Office

    501 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

    Washington, DC 20001

(202) 682-7717

daniel.abele@wshdc02.x400.gc.ca  

 

$850 per month for up to 9 months

 

Grants for up to nine months are available to graduate students in the social sciences, humanities or fine arts to provide an opportunity to conduct part of their doctoral research in Canada. The fellowship is to promote research in the social and human sciences, journalism, trade, business, and law with a view to contributing to better knowledge and understanding of Canada and its relationship with the US and/or other countries of the world. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents who are ABD and engaged in research related to Canadian studies.

 

10/31 *

 

Bundeskanzler (Federal Chancellor) Scholarships for Germany 2000/2001:  Application forms may be requested at any time from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation at the above address or from the Foundation=s  U.S. Liaison Office in Washington, DC

The mail address is:

    Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

    1012 14th Street NW, Suite 301

    Washington, DC

Tel: (202) 783-1907

Fax: (202) 783-1908

e-mail: avh@bellatlantic.net

or contact: Dr. Barbara Sheldon  E-mail: she@avh.de

    Application materials must reach the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in Germany on Oct 31, 2000. Do not send applications to the U.S. Liaison Office.  Applications must include 1) a completed application form; 2) a statement of the proposed research or professional activity approximately five pages long in which the applicant=s objectives and expectations in connection with his/her stay in Germany are presented; 3) copies of certificates of the applicant=s earned post-secondary degrees or diplomas with corresponding transcripts; 4) a confidential report on the candidate from the nominator or a senior official of the applicant=s institution (if the applicant is unaffiliated or applying independently, this report is waived); 5) at least two (but not more than five) letters of recommendation by individuals familiar with the academic, professional and personal background of the applicant.

 

 

 

varies (up to 10 awards)

 

The scholarship, open to all fields of professional endeavor, offers outstanding individuals the opportunity to initiate or continue study or research at a German university and/or research institution.  Through the experiences of the Bundeskanzler program scholars are expected to gain insight into the political, economic, social and cultural life of the Federal Republic of Germany. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who have completed a bachelor=s degree prior to commencement of the scholarship and who have not passed their 35th birthday by Sept 2001.

    Bundeskanzler scholars design individual plans for study, research or professional activity and decide where and in which institutions to pursue them. It is advantageous to have established contact with a German advisor before submitting an application. The German advisor and/or mentor should agree to provide scholarly and/or professional assistance during the scholarship period.

    Command of  German is NOT a prerequisite for application. However, before beginning the scholarship each scholar is expected to make an earnest effort to acquire German language skills. Scholars with little or no prior knowledge of German will be asked to undertake language training  in the U.S. as soon as the scholarship is accepted, and to arrive in Germany early to continue intensive German language instruction.  Expenses associated with language training will be covered by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. 

    The scholarship stipend consists of a monthly allowance to cover housing and living expenses.  In addition to the monthly stipend the scholarship will cover travel expenses to and from Germany for the scholar, and the costs for the German language course, introductory seminar, study tour, and final meeting in Bonn.

 

11/1 (updated 5/15/00)

 

American Association of University Women American Dissertation Fellowship: Applications will be available Aug 1.  To request an application, fill out a request form online at http://www.aauw.org/3000/fellowap.html ,

call 319/337-1716 ext. 60, or write to: 

    AAUW Educational Foundation

    Department 60

    2201 N. Dodge St.

    Iowa City, IA 52243-4030

Candidates are evaluated on the basis of scholarly excellence, teaching experience, and active commitment to helping women and girls through service in their communities, professions, or fields of research. Candidates may apply for only one of the three AAUW American Fellowship awards: the Dissertation Fellowship, the Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship, or the Short-term Research Publication Grant.

 

$15,000 (51 awards)

 

Available to women who are in the final year of a doctoral degree program at an accredited institution and will complete their dissertation writing by June 30, 2002. To qualify, applicants must have completed all course work, passed all required preliminary examinations, and received approval for their research proposals or plan by Nov. 15, 2000. Students holding any fellowship for writing a dissertation in the year prior to the AAUW Educational Foundation fellowship year are not eligible. Open to applicants in all fields of study, except engineering.  Scholars engaged in researching gender issues are encouraged to apply.

    Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

 

11/1 (updated 5/15/00)

 

American Association of University Women American Postdoctoral Fellowship: Applications will be available Aug 1.  To request an application, fill out a request form online at http://www.aauw.org/3000/fellowap.html ,

call 319/337-1716 ext. 60, or write to: 

    AAUW Educational Foundation

    Department 60

    2201 N. Dodge St.

    Iowa City, IA 52243-4030

Candidates are evaluated on the basis of scholarly excellence, teaching experience, and active commitment to helping women and girls through service in their communities, professions, or fields of research. Candidates may apply for only one of the three AAUW American Fellowship awards: the Dissertation Fellowship, the Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship, or the Short-term Research Publication Grant.

 

$27,000 (16 awards)

 

One-year support for women who will have earned a doctoral degree by Nov. 15, 2000. Fellowships are available in the arts and humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences; one is designated for a woman from an under-represented group in any field. Limited additional funds may be available when matched by the fellow's institution. An Institutional Letter of Agreement will be required for the matching funds.

    Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

 

11/1 (updated 5/15/00)

 

American Association of University Women American Summer/Short-Term Research Publication Grants: Applications will be available Aug 1.  To request an application, fill out a request form online at http://www.aauw.org/3000/fellowap.html ,

call 319/337-1716 ext. 60, or write to: 

    AAUW Educational Foundation

    Department 60

    2201 N. Dodge St.

    Iowa City, IA 52243-4030

Candidates are evaluated on the basis of scholarly excellence, teaching experience, and active commitment to helping women and girls through service in their communities, professions, or fields of research. Candidates may apply for only one of the three AAUW American Fellowship awards: the Dissertation Fellowship, the Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship, or the Short-term Research Publication Grant.

 

$5,500 (6 awards)

 

These grants fund women college and university faculty and independent researchers to prepare research for publication. Applicants may be tenure-track, part-time, or temporary faculty, or independent scholars and researchers. Time must be available for eight weeks of final writing, editing, and responding to issues raised in critical reviews.  Funds cannot be used for undertaking research. Scholars with strong publishing records should seek other funding.

    Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

 

11/1 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Social Science Research Council Near and Middle East Predissertation Research and Training Fellowships:  Note: The Near and Middle East is defined to include North Africa, the Middle East, Afghanistan and Turkey. Research in the following countries cannot be supported at this time: Afghanistan, Lebanon, Libya, Algeria, Iran and Iraq. Research projects must be concerned with the period since the beginning of Islam.

Application available online.

For further information contact: szanton@ssrc.org or visit the website at www.ssrc.org/neafell.htm

 

Not indicated

 

Contingent on funding, fellowships are offered to graduate students to spend from four to nine months engaged in direct preparation for their dissertation research through training and study in the Middle East. Applications will be accepted from graduate students working toward the Ph.D. in the social sciences and humanities. Previous Middle East course work is desirable but not required. Fellowship recipients will be required to affiliate with an American Overseas Research Center. Language training may be required as one component of the fellowship when appropriate. Students may propose programs to explore the feasibility of dissertation topics, pursue course work and/or arrange supervised study programs in consultation with staff of the host overseas research center. American Overseas Research Centers are located in Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, Syria (pending), Tunisia, Turkey and Yemen.  For graduate students who are US citizens and who are currently enrolled in a Ph.D. degree program and will have completed at least two academic years of work toward the doctorate by June 2001. These fellowships are not intended for students currently engaged in dissertation research or writing.

 

11/1 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Social Science Research Council Near and Middle East Dissertation Research Fellowships in the Social Sciences and Humanities:  Note: The Near and Middle East is defined to include North Africa, the Middle East, Afghanistan and Turkey. Research in the following countries cannot be supported at this time: Afghanistan, Lebanon, Libya, Algeria, Iran and Iraq. Research projects must be concerned with the period since the beginning of Islam.

Application available online.

For further information contact: szanton@ssrc.org or visit the website at www.ssrc.org/neafell.htm

 

Not indicated

 

Contingent on funding, fellowships are offered to graduate students in selected disciplines, who have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. except the dissertation, to spend from four to nine months in dissertation research requiring field work in the Middle East. Support is available for single country projects or comparative projects requiring research in more than one country and for research using Middle Eastern cases to address methodological and theoretical issues of importance to the disciplines. Previous Middle East field work is not required. Language training may be required as one component of the fellowship when appropriate.  Applications will only be accepted from graduate students working toward the Ph.D. in the social sciences and humanities. In most cases, fellowship recipients will be expected to affiliate with an American Overseas Research Center.  American Overseas Research Centers are located in Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, Syria (pending), Tunisia, Turkey and Yemen. Full-time students who meet the above criteria, who are US citizens, who are currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program and who will have completed all degree requirements except the dissertation by June 2001, are eligible to apply.

 

11/1 (updated on 5/15/00)

 

Social Science Research Council Graduate Fellowships for Advanced Training in Eurasia: Application available online.  For further information contact: E-mail: eurasia@ssrc.org or visit the website at www.ssrc.org/sovfell.htm

 

up to $10,000 for one year

 

The Eurasia Program covers Eastern Europe, the Russian Empire, and the Soviet Union and its successor states.  To enable graduate students in the social sciences and humanities to enhance their disciplinary, methodological or language training in relation to research on the Soviet Union and its successor states.  Open to US citizens or permanent residents enrolled in accredited graduate programs in any discipline of the social sciences or humanities.

 

11/1 (updated on 5/15/00)

 

Social Science Research Council Dissertation Fellowships for Study on Eurasia: Application available online.  For further information contact: E-mail: eurasia@ssrc.org or visit the website at www.ssrc.org/sovfell.htm

 

up to $15,000

 

To provide support to students who have completed research for their doctoral dissertations and expect to complete the writing of their dissertations during the 2001-02 academic year.  Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents specializing in any discipline of the social sciences and humanities in the study of the Soviet Union and its successor states.

 

11/1 (updated on 5/15/00)

 

Social Science Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowships for Study on Eurasia: Application available online.  For further information contact: E-mail: eurasia@ssrc.org or visit the website at www.ssrc.org/sovfell.htm

 

$24,000

 

Intended to improve the academic employment and tenure opportunities of recent Ph.D.'s in any discipline of the social sciences and humanities in the study of the Soviet Union and its successor states. Fellowship stipends may be spent flexibly over a two-year period.  Open to US citizens or permanent residents who received the Ph.D. after 1992 and are untenured. Applicants must have the Ph.D. in hand at the time of application.

 

11/1 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Committee on Scholarly Communication with China Graduate Student Fellowships:  Details and nomination forms will be available in September and may be requested at that time from the

ACLS Fellowships and Grants Office

228 East 45th Street

New York, NY 10017-3398

Email: grants@acls.org.

Forms for this program will not be available online.

 

Stipend to support living expenses for two years

 

US universities may nominate one of their first-year graduate students from the People's Republic of China in any discipline of the humanities and social sciences to compete for a two-year fellowship for continued work toward the degree.  Candidates must be nominated by the U.S. host; Chinese scholars may not apply directly, and scholars who have previously visited the US for 5 months or more, or who are enrolled in degree programs, are not eligible.

 

11/1 (updated 5/15/00)

 

American-Scandinavian Foundation Scandinavian Study (Dissertation) Fellowships: For more information

    The American-Scandinavian Foundation

    Exchange Division

    725 Park Avenue

    New York, NY 10021

(212) 879-9779

        http://www.amscan.org  

    The ASF requires confirmation of invitation or affiliation from the institutions or individuals detailed in the proposal. The ASF will not provide funds if, in its judgement, a proposal can be carried out without its assistance.

 

$15,000 for one year

 

Available to US citizens or permanent residents with the necessary language competence to support students pursuing research in a Scandinavian University or Institution.  Applicants must have a well-defined research or study project that makes a stay in Scandinavia essential.

    All candidates should have at least some ability in the language of the host country, even if it is not essential for the execution of the research plan.  For projects that require a command of one or more Scandinavian (or other) languages, candidates should defer application until they have the necessary proficiency. Applicants are urged to arrange their academic or professional affiliations in Scandinavia as far in advance as possible and must secure these placements or affiliations on their own; the ASF cannot assist in establishing contacts.  The awards support project-related costs, including maintenance, trans-Atlantic round-trip travel, in-country travel, tuition and fees (where applicable) and materials expenditures (e.g., books, photocopying, art supplies). 

 

11/1 *

 

International Research and Exchanges Board Short-Term Postdoctoral Travel Grants:  Projects should demonstrate academic merit and relevance for the US academic community studying these regions, as well as a positive impact on public, cultural and historical knowledge of these regions through dissemination of research results.  Staff contacts: Courtenay Dunn, Senior Program Officer, and Jessica Bagdonis, Program Associate, e-mail: irex@irex.org

For more information or to download the application see the website at www.irex.org/programs/stg/index.htm

Research applicants in modern foreign languages and area studies are encouraged to apply simultaneously for Fulbright-Hays grants (due in early Aug) under the "Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad" Program.

 

 

varies depending on host country

(for 2 to 9 mos.) includes airfare, monthly stipend for living expenses, and room and board in host country (37 awards given for 2000-01)

 

Grants to pre-doctoral and postdoctoral scholars for research at institutions in the host country of Eurasia, or Central / Eastern Europe. See website for complete list of eligible countries.  Grants are divided into two categories: fellowships in the humanities and fellowships in policy research and development. Scholars can apply to both fields, but must demonstrate relevance to each field.  Scholars in cross-disciplinary and cross-country/regional studies are strongly encouraged to apply.

    Normally, command of the host country language sufficient for advanced research is required of all research applicants.  Normally, applicants are required to have a full-time affiliation with a college or university and to be faculty members or doctoral candidates who will have completed all requirements for the PhD except the dissertation by the time of participation.  Applicants must be a US citizen or permanent resident for 3 yrs prior to application. 

 

11/2 (updated on 5/15/00)

 

Social Science Research Council Dissertation Fellowship for Study in Eastern Europe: Administered by

    The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS)

    Office of Fellowships and Grants

    228 East 45th Street

    New York, NY 10017

Fax: (212) 949-8058;

e-mail: grants@acls.org

Application available online.

For more information see www.acls.org/eeguide.htm

 

up to $15,000  (10 awards)

 

Subject to the availability of funding.  U.S. citizenship or permanent legal residence is required.  Intended to support research undertaken outside Eastern Europe, although short visits to the area may be proposed as part of a coherent program primarily undertaken elsewhere.  Fellowships will be offered for research and training in the social sciences and humanities relating to Albania, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and the former Yugoslavia. Proposals dealing with Albania, Bulgaria, Romania and the former Yugoslavia are particularly encouraged.  In awarding these grants, consideration is given to the scholarly merit of the proposal, its importance to the development of East European studies and the scholarly potential, accomplishments and financial need of the applicants. All proposals should be for scholarly work, the product of which is to be disseminated in English.

 

11/2 (updated on 5/15/00)

 

Social Science Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowship for Eastern Europe: Administered by

    The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS)

    Office of Fellowships and Grants

    228 East 45th Street

    New York, NY 10017

Fax: (212) 949-8058;

e-mail: grants@acls.org

Application available online.

For more information see www.acls.org/eeguide.htm

 

up to $25,000 (5 to 7 awards)

 

To undertake a period of 6 to 12 consecutive months of full-time research or writing. Subject to the availability of funding.  Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents and hold a Ph.D. or its equivalent as of the application deadline.  Intended primarily as salary replacement to provide free time for research; the funds may be used to supplement sabbatical salaries or awards from other sources, provided they would intensify or extend the contemplated research. Fellowships will be offered for research and training in the social sciences and humanities relating to Albania, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and the former Yugoslavia. Proposals dealing with Albania, Bulgaria, Romania and the former Yugoslavia are particularly encouraged.  Consideration is given to the scholarly merit of the proposal, its importance to the development of East European studies and the scholarly potential, accomplishments and financial need of the applicants. All proposals should be for scholarly work, the product of which is to be disseminated in English.

 

11/8 (updated 5/15/00)

 

The Woodrow Wilson Dissertation Grants in Women's Studies: Applications are available on line: http://www.woodrow.org/womens-studies 

Supporting documents consist of graduate school transcripts, letters of reference, a dissertation proposal, a selected bibliography, a statement of interest in women's studies, and a timetable for completion of the dissertation. Applications will be judged on originality and significance to women's studies, scholarly validity, the applicant's academic preparation and ability to accomplish the work, and whether the dissertation will be completed within a reasonable time period.

 

$1,500

(15 awards)

 

 

To encourage original and significant research about women that crosses disciplinary, regional, or cultural boundaries. Students in doctoral programs who have completed all predissertation requirements in any field of study at graduate schools in the United States are eligible.  To be used for expenses connected with the dissertation. These may include, but are not limited to, travel, books,  microfilming, taping, and computer services.  Applicants must have completed all pre-dissertation requirements by October, and have at least 6 mos. left to complete the dissertation by the next summer.

 

11/8 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Woodrow Wilson Dissertation Grants in Children's Health:  http://www.woodrow.org/womens-studies/health/childrhlth.html

Supporting documents consist of graduate school transcripts, letters of reference, a dissertation proposal, a selected bibliography, a statement of interest in children's health, and a timetable for completion of the dissertation.  Applications will be judged on originality and significance, scholarly validity, the applicant's academic preparation and ability to accomplish the work, and whether the dissertation will be completed within a reasonable time period.

 

$2,000 (5 awards)

 

To encourage original and significant research on issues related to child health from a public policy perspective.  Research leading to solutions of serious problems will be of particular interest. Students in doctoral programs such as nursing, public health, anthropology, history, sociology, psychology, and social work, who have completed all pre-dissertation requirements at graduate schools in the US by October, and have at least 6 mos. left to complete the dissertation by the next summer.  Funds are to be used for expenses connected with the dissertation.  These may include, but are not limited to, travel, books, microfilming, taping, and computer services.

 

11/8 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Woodrow Wilson Dissertation Grants in Women=s Health:  http://www.woodrow.org/womens-studies/health/childrhlth.html

Supporting documents consist of graduate school transcripts, letters of reference, a dissertation proposal, a selected bibliography, a statement of interest in children's health, and a timetable for completion of the dissertation.  Applications will be judged on originality and significance, scholarly validity, the applicant's academic preparation and ability to accomplish the work, and whether the dissertation will be completed within a reasonable time period.

 

$2,000 (10 awards)

 

To encourage original and significant research on issues related to women=s health.  This grant is interested in the implications of  research for the understanding of women's lives and its significance for public policy or treatment. Students in doctoral programs such as nursing, public health, anthropology, history, sociology, psychology, and social work, who have completed all pre-dissertation requirements at graduate schools in the US by October, and have at least 6 mos. left to complete the dissertation by the next summer.  Funds are to be used for expenses connected with the dissertation.  These may include, but are not limited to, travel, books, microfilming, taping, and computer services

 

11/15 (updated 5/15/00)

 

United States Institute of Peace / Peace Scholar Dissertation Fellowship: For more information or an application, visit the website at

or write to

    United States Institute of Peace

    Jennings Randolph Program for International Peace

    1200 17th Street NW, Suite 200

    Washington, DC 20036-3011

Voice: 202.457-1700

Fax: 202.429.6063

TTY: 202.457.1719

E-mail: jrprogram@usip.org

    The competition favors applications that demonstrate a project's consistency with the Institute's congressional mandate, which is to serve the American people through research, education, training, and the dissemination of information about the nature of interstate or civil conflict and peaceful ways to manage and resolve it.

 

$14,000 for one year

 

The program supports doctoral dissertations that explore the sources and nature of international conflict, and strategies to prevent or end conflict and to sustain peace. Dissertations from a broad range of disciplines and interdisciplinary fields are eligible. Peace Scholars work at their universities or appropriate field research sites. Priority will be given to projects that contribute knowledge relevant to the formulation of policy on international peace and conflict issues. Citizens of all countries are eligible, but must be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicants must have completed all requirements for the degree except the dissertation by the commencement of the award (Sept). The dissertation fellowship award may be used to support writing or field research.

    Project proposals that deal with the sources and nature of interstate or civil conflict, with ways to prevent, limit, or end violent conflict, and with post-conflict reconstruction and reconciliation are welcome. Proposals should present a research agenda with a clear relevance to policy issues, although a policy dimension need not be the main thrust of the project. Historical topics are appropriate if they promise to shed light on contemporary issues. Area studies projects and single-case studies will be competitive if they demonstrate a focus on conflict and its resolution, as well as the applicability of the research to other regions around the world. 

 

11/15 *

 

American Research Institute in Turkey Dissertation Research Fellowship: For more information or an application, see website at  http://mec.sas.upenn.edu/ARIT/ARITFellowships.htm 

    American Research Institute in Turkey

    University of Pennsylvania Museum

    33rd and Spruce Streets

    Philadelphia, PA 19104-6324

(215) 898-3474

(215) 898-0657

email  leinwand@sas.upenn.edu

Application includes 3 letters of recommendation and transcripts.  Turkish law requires all foreign scholars to obtain formal permission for any research to be carried out in Turkey prior to entering the country.  ARIT fellowship applicants are responsible for obtaining research permission.  Forms should be obtained from

    Turkish Embassy

    2525 Massachusetts Avenue NW

    Washington DC 20008.

Since replies to applications for permission may take at least six months, applicants are urged to apply well in advance of the time they expect to carry out their research.  ARIT reserves the right to withhold payment of fellowship stipends if appropriate research permission has not been obtained.

 

$1,000 to $30,000

 

Four to twelve month fellowships are available to full-time graduate students who are engaged in research of Turkey in ancient, medieval, or modern times in any field of the humanities including (including interdisciplinary aspects of cultural history). The fellowship will provide maintenance and travel expenses in Turkey.   Hostel, research, and study facilities are available at ARIT=s branch centers in Istanbul and Ankara.  While grants for tenures up to one year will be considered, some preference is given to projects of shorter duration.  Applicants must be ABD by the time of the fellowship.  Applicants must be U.S. citizens and/or be members in good standing of educational institutions in the United States or Canada.   Pre-doctoral applicants may also qualify for ARIT=s Kress Graduate Fellowship in

the History of Art and Archaeology.

 

11/15 *

 

American Research Institute in Turkey Kress Pre-Doctoral Fellowships in the History of Art and Archeology in Turkey: For more information or an application, visit the website at http://mec.sas.upenn.edu/ARIT/Kress-ARITFellowship.htm  

Submit materials to

    The American Research Institute in Turkey

    University of Pennsylvania Museum

    33rd and Spruce Streets

    Philadelphia PA 19104-6324. 

(215) 898-3474

fax (215) 898-0657

e-mail [ leinwand@sas.upenn.edu].

Application includes 3 letters of recommendation and transcripts.  Turkish law requires all foreign scholars to obtain formal permission for any research to be carried out in Turkey prior to entering the country.  ARIT fellowship applicants are responsible for obtaining research permission.  Forms should be obtained from

    Turkish Embassy

    2525 Massachusetts Avenue NW

    Washington DC 20008.

Since replies to applications for permission may take at least six months, applicants are urged to apply well in advance of the time they expect to carry out their research.  ARIT reserves the right to withhold payment of fellowship stipends if appropriate research permission has not been obtained.

 

up to $13,500 per year

 

Awards for shorter periods of time are also possible.  Advanced graduate students engaged in research in Turkey are eligible. Fields of study include the history of art and architecture from antiquity to the present, and archaeology.  Student applicants must have fulfilled all preliminary requirements for the doctorate except the dissertation.   Candidacy is open to U.S. citizens and students matriculated at U.S. institutions.   Pre-doctoral applicants may also qualify for ARIT Fellowships in the Humanities and Social Sciences.

 

11/15 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Canadian Federation of University Women: New Fellowship applications will be available late August, or in Sept online at www.cfuw.ca/fellow1.htm  Applicants must have a bachelor=s degree, be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant for at least one year, and be accepted into or currently enrolled in her proposed program and place of study for 2001-02.

 

Amounts differ (see each separate entry below)

 

Fellowships available which UT students may be eligible for are

    MARGARET McWILLIAMS PRE-DOCTORAL FELL.

    DR. MARION ELDER GRANT FELLOWSHIP

    CFUW MEMORIAL/PROFESSIONAL FELLOWSHIP

    1989 POLYTECHNIQUE COMMEMORATIVE AWARD

    MARGARET DALE PHILIP AWARD

    ALICE E. WILSON AWARD

Each fellowship is listed below separately.

 

11/15

(updated 5/15/00)

 

Canadian Federation of University Women:  MARGARET McWILLIAMS PRE-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP: See application and eligibility information above.

 

$10,000

 

The candidate must have completed at least one full calendar year as a full-time student in doctoral level studies, and be a full-time student, at the time of application. She may be studying abroad.

 

11/15 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Canadian Federation of University Women:  DR. MARION ELDER GRANT FELLOWSHIP:  See application and eligibility information above.

 

$9,000

 

The candidate must be studying full-time at the Master's or doctoral level, in Canada or abroad. All else being equal, preference will be given to the holder of an Acadia University degree.

 

11/15 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Canadian Federation of University Women:  CFUW MEMORIAL/PROFESSIONAL FELLOWSHIP:  See application and eligibility information above.

 

$5,000

 

The candidate must be enrolled in a Master's degree in science and technology in the academic year 2001-02. She may be studying abroad.

 

11/15 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Canadian Federation of University Women:  1989 POLYTECHNIQUE COMMEMORATIVE AWARD:  See application and eligibility information above.

 

$1,400

 

For graduate studies in any field, with special consideration given to study of issues related particularly to women. The onus is on the candidate to justify the relevance of her work to women.

 

11/15 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Canadian Federation of University Women:  MARGARET DALE PHILIP AWARD:  See application and eligibility information above.

 

$1,000

 

For graduate studies in the humanities or social sciences with special consideration given to study in Canadian History. The candidate must reside in Canada.

 

11/15 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Canadian Federation of University Women:  ALICE E. WILSON AWARD:  See application and eligibility information above

 

$1,500 (2 awards)

 

For graduate studies in any field, with special consideration given to candidates returning to study after at least three years.

 

11/15 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Social Science Research Council International Dissertation Field Research Fellowships:  Applicants can download the application from the website at www.ssrc.org/idrffell.htm, but all applications must be submitted by mail to:

    International Dissertation Field Research Fellowship Program

    Social Science Research Council

    810 Seventh Avenue

    New York, NY 10019, USA

Phone: (212) 377-2700

Fax: (212) 377-2727

E-mail: idrf@ssrc.org

    Applications should specify why an extended period of field-based research is critical to the successful completion of the proposed doctoral dissertation. The research design of proposals should be realistic in scope, clearly formulated and responsive to theoretical and methodological concerns. Applicants should provide evidence of having attained an appropriate level of training and skill to undertake the proposed field research, including evidence of an adequate degree of language fluency.

 

up to $17,000 for 9 to 12 months of field research and related expenses (50 awards)

 

Open to full-time graduate students in the social sciences and humanitiesnnregardless of citizenshipnnenrolled in Ph.D. programs in the US. The program invites proposals for field research on all areas or regions of the world, as well as for research that is comparative, cross-regional and/or cross-cultural. Applicants must have completed all Ph.D. requirements except the fieldwork component by the time the fellowship begins or by December 2001, whichever comes first. Proposals that identify the US as a case for comparative inquiry are welcome; however, proposals that require NO field research outside the US are not eligible.

    In exceptional circumstances the candidate may propose to do less than 9 mos of fieldwork, but no award will be given for less than 6 mos of fieldwork. The fellowship must be held for a single continuous period within the 18 months between July 2001 and Dec 2002.

    Applications will be assessed in terms of the probability that the proposed research can inform debates that go beyond the specific topic and place chosen for study.  Applications should exhibit a grounding in the methods and theories of a particular discipline or subdiscipline, but must also be of demonstrable cross-disciplinary interest.

 

11/15 (updated 5/15/00)

 

American Association of University Women International Fellowships (and Home Country Project Grants): Applications request deadline is Nov 15.  To request an application, fill out a request form online at http://www.aauw.org/3000/fellowap.html,

call 319/337-1716 ext. 60, or write to: 

    AAUW Educational Foundation

    Department 60

    2201 N. Dodge St.

    Iowa City, IA 52243-4030

Application deadline is Dec 15.

At the time of application, applicants must specify whether they seek support for a one-year fellowship only, or for a fellowship in combination with a project grant.  Applications for Home Country Project Grants may only be submitted as part of an International Fellowship application. 

 

$16,500 (45 awards) plus an additional $5,000 to $7,000 for Home Country Project Grants (up to 5 awards)

 

Awarded for full-time study or research to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredited institutions are supported. Applicants must have earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree by Dec. 31, 2000, and must have applied to their proposed institution of study by the time of application (no later than Dec. 15, 2000.) Selection criteria include outstanding academic ability, professional potential, and the importance of the field of study to changing the lives of women and girls in the country of origin.

    Home Country Project Grants are intended to support community-based projects to be implemented in the fellow's home country in the year immediately following the fellowship year. Proposed projects must have direct impact on improving the lives of women and girls in the recipient's home country. Preference is given to projects that relate to the fellow's primary area of study.

 

11/15 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Luce Scholars Program Award:  Applications are submitted by UT-Austin (which is one of 67 eligible institutions) in early December. The Luce Foundation cannot accept applications submitted directly to the foundation.   After interviews with the foundation's staff, finalists meet with one of three selection panels who choose the finalists.

    For information, contact Mary Alice Davila at the Office for Graduate Studies, 101 Main, tel. (512) 471-7620.

The Foundation looks for evidence that a candidate will be a leader both within his or her profession and within the broader community, displaying such traits as initiative, creativity, the respect of one's peers, maturity, strength of character, self-confidence tempered by self-awareness, a sense of responsibility, sensitivity, and a positive personality.

 

Amount not indicated (18 awards)

 

Provides stipends and internships for eighteen young Americans to live and work in Asia each year.  The program's purpose is to increase awareness of Asia among future leaders in American society.   Those who already have significant experience in Asia or Asian studies are not eligible for the Luce Scholars Program.  Candidates must be US citizens who have received at least a bachelors degree and are no more than 29 years old on Sept 1 at the beginning of the program. Nominees should have a record of high achievement, outstanding leadership ability, and a clearly defined career interest with evidence of potential for professional accomplishment.  Placements and support services for the Luce Scholars are provided by the Asia Foundation, an organization with field offices throughout Asia. The program begins in late August and concludes the following July.

    Luce Scholars have backgrounds in virtually any field -- other than Asian studies -- including medicine, the arts, business, law, science, environmental studies, and journalism.  Placements can be made in the following countries: Brunei, China and Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. The program does not extend to South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, or Pakistan) or to Australia or New Zealand.  The specifics of a Scholar's work in Asia will depend on the assignment negotiated with his or her host institution and will not leave time for the scholar to simultaneously pursue doctoral level work.

 

11/15 (updated 5/15/00)

 

School of American Research Pre-doctoral Resident Scholars Program: Cover letter of application available online at www.sarweb.org/scholars/application.htm 

For all applicants, submit 6 copies of each of the following: 1) An abstract, not to exceed 150 words, describing the purpose, goals, and objectives of the project.  2) A proposal, no more than 4 pages in length. The proposal should describe what is to be accomplished during the fellowship year, the status of the applicant's research on the topic, and the significance of the work.  3) A short bibliography, not to exceed 1 page, of references cited in proposal.  4) A curriculum vitae, not to exceed 4 pages.

    All applicants must also submit three letters of recommendation, not to exceed 2 pages in length, by Nov 15.  NEH applicants must submit six copies of a separate statement, not to exceed 1 page, explaining how the project is related to the humanities.  Pre-doctoral applicants must submit a brief letter of nomination from the applicant's degree-granting department, written by the department chair and sent directly to the School.  A department may recommend only 1 nominee per year. Nominees must have completed all requirements except for the dissertation by Nov 15 of the year of application.

    For further information, contact the Resident Scholar Coordinator at scholar@sarsf.org.

 

Not specified (6 awards)

 

To six scholars who have completed their research and analysis and who need time to think and write about topics important to the understanding of humankind. Resident scholars may approach their research from the perspective of anthropology or from anthropologically informed perspectives in such fields as history, sociology, art, law, and philosophy. Both humanistically and scientifically oriented scholars are encouraged to apply.

    Resident scholars are provided with an apartment and office on campus, stipends, a small reference library and library assistance, and other benefits during a 9-month tenure: Sept 1 through May 31. Books written by resident scholars may be considered for publication by the SAR Press as part of its Resident Scholar Series.

 

11/16 *

 

Woodrow Wilson Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Humanities: See website for more info: www.woodrow.org/academic_postdocs/APDConstruction.html

Check website for "Request for Application" Pre-screening Form

 

 

 

Academic postdocs.  25 host Institutions for 2001-2003.

 

11/18 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship Program:  For applications see: http://www.nae.nyu.edu

Download an application or request one before Nov 18 by writing to

    The National Academy of Education

    New York University, School of Education

    726 Broadway, 5th Floor

    New York, New York 10003-9580

or call 212-998-9035

Complete application is due Dec 1.  Application includes six copies of 1) Application form; 2) Project description; 3) Career history; 4) Example of your past research relevant to education (20 page limit); 5) CV; and 6) three references.

 

$45,000 for one year of full-time research or two years of half-time research (30 awards)

 

The National Academy of Education is accepting applications.  Applicants must have received a doctorate or equivalent degree between January 1, 1994 and December 31, 1999. Research must be directly related to education: individuals in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, or education are welcome to apply.  Applications will be judged on the applicant's past research record and the quality of the project described in the application.  It is expected that recipients will not receive other funding in support of their research during the grant period.

 

11/22

 

UT Austin College of Liberal Arts Graduate Research Fellowships:  An application packet is available from the Graduate Coordinator.  The application includes 1. an Application Form; 2. a Statement of Research (limit: 500 words, double spaced); 3. a Letter of Recommendation from your supervising professor; 4. a one-page Itemized Budget for the entire proposed project, showing sources of outside funding that are available; 5. a Curriculum Vitae (limit: 1-3 pages), including degree of proficiency in any required foreign languages.

 

 

 

$1,500 maximum (35 to 40 awards)

 

To fund the research of graduate students within the College of Liberal Arts at an important point in their graduate careers. The program will facilitate pre-dissertation research at both the Master's level and in the form of pilot projects relevant to the Ph.D. proposal. 2nd and 3rd year students in the College of Liberal Arts are eligible to apply. These fellowships may cover research and research-related expenses which will sometimes include travel to professional meetings.

 

11/24 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships for Minorities: For application materials, to apply on-line, or for more information visit the website at www4.nas.edu/osep/fo.nsf or write to:

    Fellowship Office/FF, TJ 2041

    National Research Council

    2101 Constitution Avenue

    Washington, DC 20418

Telephone: (202) 334-2872

E-mail: infofell@nas.edu

The website will be updated in Aug 2000.  The award is administered by the National Research Council (NRC) on behalf of the Ford Foundation.All applications will be judged on achievement and ability as evidenced by academic records, letters of recommendation, the suitability of the proposed institution for the plan of graduate study, and the applicant's ability to present a well-written, thoughtfully-prepared application.

    Application includes: 1) Proposed Plan of Graduate Study and Short Essays; 2) Statement of Previous Research Experience; 3) Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts; 4) Verification of Predoctoral Status Form (required for applicants already enrolled in a PhD program); 5) Four Reference Reports; 6) Résumé; and 7) GRE General Test Scores (required for all applicants).

 

$14,000 for three years plus $7,500 to the scholar=s home institution (50 awards)

 

Open to members of six minority groups whose under-representation in the professoriate has been severe and long-standing. The fellowship program identifies individuals of demonstrated ability and provides them with the opportunity to engage in graduate study leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Science (ScD) degree.  Applicants must be US citizens; be enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, a research-based PhD or ScD program in certain fields (including anthropology); and aspire to a teaching and research career.

    Applicants must be a member of one of the following groups: 1) Alaskan Natives (Eskimo or Aleut); 2) Black/African Americans; 3) Mexican Americans / Chicanas / Chicanos; 4) Native American Indians; 5) Native Pacific Islanders (Polynesian/Micronesian); 6) Puerto Ricans.

    Persons who have earned a doctoral degree at any time, in any field are NOT eligible.  The awards will be made to those individuals who, in the judgment of the review panels, have demonstrated superior scholarship and show the greatest promise for future achievement as scholars, researchers, and teachers in institutions of higher education.  Applicants already enrolled in a PhD program must demonstrate that they can fully utilize a three-year predoctoral fellow-ship. Their advisers will be required to submit a form verifying the applicants' need for at least three years of full-time doctoral support as of the 2001 fall semester. 

 

11/24 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowships for Minorities: For application materials, to apply on-line, or for more information visit the website at www4.nas.edu/osep/fo.nsf or write to:

    Fellowship Office/FF, TJ 2041

    National Research Council

    2101 Constitution Avenue

    Washington, DC 20418

Telephone: (202) 334-2872

E-mail: infofell@nas.edu

The website will be updated in Aug 2000.  The award is administered by the National Research Council (NRC) on behalf of the Ford Foundation.  All applications will be judged on achievement and ability as evidenced by academic records, letters of recommendation, the suitability of the proposed institution for the plan of graduate study, and the applicant's ability to present a well-written, thoughtfully-prepared application.

 

 

$21,500 for 9 to 12 mos. (29 awards)

 

Open to members of six minority groups whose under-representation in the professoriate has been severe and long-standing. The fellowship program identifies individuals of demonstrated ability and provides them with the opportunity to engage in graduate study leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Science (ScD) degree.  Applicants must be US citizens; be enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, a research-based PhD or ScD program in certain fields (including anthropology); and aspire to a teaching and research career.

    Applicants must be a member of one of the following groups: 1) Alaskan Natives (Eskimo or Aleut); 2) Black/African Americans; 3) Mexican Americans / Chicanas / Chicanos; 4) Native American Indians; 5) Native Pacific Islanders (Polynesian/Micronesian); 6) Puerto Ricans.

    Persons who have earned a doctoral degree at any time, in any field are NOT eligible.  The awards will be made to those individuals who, in the judgment of the review panels, have demonstrated superior scholarship and show the greatest promise for future achievement as scholars, researchers, and teachers in institutions of higher education.  Applicants must have completed all requirements for their degree except for the writing and defense of their dissertation and should expect to complete their dissertation during the 2001-2002 academic year, but no later than fall 2002.

 

11/29 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Jacob K. Javits Fellows Program: come by the Office of Graduate Studies, Main 101, and see Mary Alice Davila after Sept for an application. Materials should be mailed directly to Washington, D.C. and should arrive there not later than November 29, 1999.  For updated deadline information, see website at http://ocfo.ed.gov/fedreg.htm

Also contact:  Melissa Burton

Email Address:  Melissa_Burton@ed.gov

Mailing Address:

    U.S. Department of Education

    International Education and Graduate Programs Service

    400 Maryland Avenue, SW

    Portals, Suite 600

    Washington, DC 20024-5329

Fax: (202) 205-9489

Telephone: (202) 401-9779

 

annual stipend  $11,000 to $15,000  depending on the Fellow's financial need as determined by the institution, whichever is less plus an institutional payment of $10,000 for up to 2 yrs  (78 awards)

 

Designed to assist students of superior abilities in studies leading to the doctorate or the Master of Fine Arts in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Eligibility is restricted to students who at the time of application have no more than 30-semester hours of graduate work.

 

11/30 (updated 5/15/00)

 

The Lady Davis Fellowship Trust: For more information, visit the website at http://sites.huji.ac.il/LDFT/info.html

or write to:

    PO Box 1255

    Jerusalem 91904, Israel

972-2-658-4723

972-2-566-3848 fax

aja@ch.huc.edu

    Deadlines are Jan 31 (for Hebrew University) and Nov 30 (for Technion, Haifa).

 

Tuition, fees, travel expenses and a monthly stipend

 

The Lady Davis Graduate Fellowships are for students enrolled in PhD programs outside of Israel who wish to study or use library facilities at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Fellowships in any field of study are for a 9 - 12 month period and may be renewable.

 

 

11/30 *

 

Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans: For more information or to download an application visit the website at http://www.pdsoros.org

Application includes 1) application form; 2) two essays on specified topics; 3) a form endorsing the application from a college president, dean or department chairperson, if they are applying to begin graduate study, or from their graduate program or department director, if they are applying to continue graduate study (candidates who have a bachelor's degree and are not currently enrolled in a program need not provide this form); 4) two reference letters (one academic and one work-related); 5) transcripts; 6)  documentary evidence that the applicant meets the definition of New American; and 7) scores from any graduate aptitude test (e.g., GMAT, MCAT, GRE, LSAT) required by programs to which the applicant has applied.

 

$20,000 plus half of tuition costs for up to 2 years (30 awards)

 

Provides opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chose fields. "New American," includes Green Card holders, naturalized citizens, and children of parents where both parents are naturalized citizens.  Individuals who are in the third, or subsequent, year of study in the same graduate program are NOT eligible for this competition. Students who have received a master's degree in a program and are continuing for a doctoral degree in the same program are NOT eligible.  To be eligible you must not be older than thirty years of age as of Nov 2000.

    Candidates must demonstrate the relevance of graduate education to their long-term career goals and potential in enhancing their contributions to society.  A successful candidate will give evidence of at least two of the following three attributes or criteria for selection: 1) creativity, originality, and initiative, demonstrated in any area of her/his life; 2) a commitment to and capacity for accomplishment, demonstrated through activity that has required drive and sustained effort; and 3) a commitment to the values expressed in the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The third criterion includes activity in support of human rights and the rule of law, in opposition to unwarranted encroachment on personal liberty, and in advancing the responsibilities of citizenship in a free society.

 

12/1 (updated 5/15/00)

 

President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, The University of California, Office of the President: For information see http://www.ucop.edu/acadadv/fgsaa

For more information about the Program, or to obtain an application, please contact Sheila O'Rourke at (510) 987-9499 or e-mail sheila.orourke@ucop.edu. Applications must be postmarked by December 1.

 

$28,000 plus benefits (20 awards)

 

To encourage outstanding women and minority Ph.D. recipients to pursue academic careers at the University of

California. This program offers postdoctoral fellowships to enhance the competitiveness of outstanding scholars for academic appointments at the University of California and other research universities by supporting them in the conduct of research, and by providing mentoring and guidance towards advancement of their academic careers.  The Program will give special consideration to applicants pursuing research on such issues as diversity, community development, social justice, educational reform, economic development, public health and safety and the dynamics of multi-cultural communities. The Program is particularly interested in research which examines little-researched or poorly understood communities, and which considers issues such as race, ethnicity and/or gender as they relate to traditional academic fields. The Program also will give special consideration to applicants who have demonstrated significant academic achievement by overcoming barriers such as economic, social or educational disadvantage.

 

12/1

 

Harry S. Truman Library Institute Library Research Grants: For more information

    Committee on Research and Education

    Harry S. Truman Library

    Assistant Secretary and Treasurer

    US Hwy 24 & Delaware Street

    Independence, MO 64050

(800) 769-8561

(816) 833-1400

(816) 833-4368 FAX

library@truman.nara.gov 

http://www.truman.gov/

Deadlines: October 1, January 1, April 1, and July 1

 

up to $2,500

 

Available to graduate students wishing to use the Library's archival facilities. Grants are for one to three weeks and cover the cost of round-trip travel and a modest sum to cover expenses. Applications are reviewed quarterly and can be obtained by writing to the address shown.

 

 

12/1 *

 

International Research and Exchanges Board Mongolian Language Training Program: For more information, contact mlt@irex.org

For more information or to download an application see the website at www.irex.org/programs/mltp/index.htm

 

covers airfare, tuition, housing, and living costs

 

The Mongolian language Training Program awards nine-week intensive Mongolian language and culture program in Ulaanbaatar.to US scholars who wish to travel to Ulaanbaatar for Mongolian language study. The goal of the program is to encourage the study of region. Upper level undergraduates and graduate students planning to develop specialties in the region, as well as post-doctoral researchers, are encouraged to apply.

    Applicants must be a US citizen or permanent resident. 

 

12/1 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Social Science Research Council Institutional Awards: Grants for Summer Language Institutes in Eurasia: Application available online.  For further information contact: E-mail: eurasia@ssrc.org or visit the website at www.ssrc.org/sovfell.htm

 

Not indicated

 

To support the continuation and improvement of existing summer language programs, as well as to encourage the establishment of new summer language institutes dedicated to the languages of the former Soviet Union. The grants provided are intended to enhance the ability of the recipient language programs to provide fellowships to promising students and financial assistance to teachers enrolling in high-quality intensive summer programs in the languages of the former Soviet Union, as well as to support cultural activities that extend and enhance the formal language curriculum at intensive summer language programs. Languages currently supported by the program are Azeri, Chechen, Georgian, Kazakh, Kazan Tatar, Kirghiz, Russian, Tajik, Turkmen, Ukrainian and Uzbek.  Limited funding may also be available for Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian.  Applicants for qualified programs in other non-Russian languages of the former Soviet Union are encouraged.  Please note that these awards are not to be used for the purchase of major equipment, nor are they to be used to pay indirect costs or support proficiency testing.

 

Eligibility: Applicant institutions must meet all of the following eligibility requirements.  They must:

    be American credit-granting institutions that confer  undergraduate and graduate credits to students and in-service credits for teachers;

    provide intensive language training in the United States involving at least 20, and preferably 25, formal classroom contact hours per week (the number of formal classroom contact hours for duration of the program must be no less than 160);

    offer training in the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking;

    offer extracurricular cultural and other support activities.

Preference will be given to institutions that offer the promise of ongoing programs.

 

12/1 (updated 5/15/00)

 

American Association of University Women Career Development Academic Grants: Applications request deadline is Dec 1.  To request an application, fill out a request form online at http://www.aauw.org/3000/fellowap.html,

call 319/337-1716 ext. 60, or write to: 

    AAUW Educational Foundation

    Department 60

    2201 N. Dodge St.

    Iowa City, IA 52243-4030

Application deadline is Dec 15.

Candidates eligible for another AAUW Educational Foundation fellowship or grant program are not eligible for Career Development Grants.

 

$2,000 to $8,000 (60 awards)

 

To support women currently holding a bachelor's degree who are preparing to advance their careers, change careers, or re-enter the work force.  Special consideration is given to AAUW members, women of color, and women pursuing their first advanced degree or credentials in nontraditional fields. Funds are available for tuition, fees, books, supplies, local transportation, and dependent care.  Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents whose last degree was received before June 30, 1995.

    The program provides support for course work toward a master's degree or specialized training in technical or professional fields. Course work must be undertaken at a fully accredited two- or four-year college, university, or technical school licensed, accredited, or approved by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Funds are not available for doctoral level work.

 

12/1 

 

2000 BANNERMAN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM:  Bannerman Fellows are chosen by a Board of Directors that is made up primarily of past Fellows. To apply, you must complete an application form. Applications must be post-marked by December 1, 1999. Finalists are selected on the basis of the applications and interviewed by telephone. The Board of Directors will choose the 2000 Bannerman Fellows in March 2000.  CONTACT:

Bannerman Fellowship Program

1627 Lancaster Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21231

Phone: 410-327-6220

 

 

stipends of $15,000 for sabbaticals of three months or more (ten awards)

 

 

Bannerman Fellows have the freedom to use their sabbaticals however they think will best re-energize them for the work ahead. No product (other than a brief report) is required. Past Fellows have used the time and resources to travel, study, visit with other activists, read, relax, acquire new skills, explore new interests, evaluate, plan and "just be still".  To qualify, you must be a person of color; have at least ten years experience as a community activist; be committed to continuing to work for social change and be a resident of the United States or its territories. The Bannerman Program also seek applicants who have helped to build community organizations or institutions that have a clearly defined and involved constituency, address significant social and economic issues, have had tangible success and acknowledge the cultural values of the community; have demonstrated a strong commitment to grassroots leadership development; and have contributed to building a movement for social change-for example, by defining new strategies or issues, by organizing new constituencies, or be developing networks, alliances or coalitions to advance a progressive agenda. In addition, preference will be given to applicants who have a special need for a sabbatical; have more than 10 years of experience; are working with low-income people; and are working at the grassroots level. An equal number of men and women will be selected.  Fellows are encouraged to stop their day-to-day work activities for at least three months and devote that time to activities which are substantially different from their normal routing. Activities during the sabbatical must flow from your experience as a community activist and strengthen your ability to contribute to social change in the future. You must have the endorsement of your organization. Sabbaticals must be taken within one year of the awarding of the Fellowship. Fellows must submit a report on their sabbatical.

 

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Social Science Research Council: Bangladesh Predissertation Fellowship: Application is available online at www.ssrc.org/bangl.htm or for applications and further information please contact:

    Bangladesh Studies Program

    Social Science Research Council

    810 Seventh Avenue

    New York, NY 10019

Phone: (212) 377-2700, Ext. 468

Fax: (212) 377-2727

Email: s-asia@ssrc.org

 

up to $5,200 are available to support short-term (3-4 months) field trips to Bangladesh

 

Designed for preliminary dissertation field activities, such as investigating potential research sites and research materials, development of language skills and establishing local research contacts. Applications are invited from students enrolled full-time in graduate programs in the social sciences and humanities who are preparing for dissertation research in Bangladesh or Bengal-related studies.Student must have completed at least one year of graduate study in a program leading to a Ph.D. in the social sciences or humanities. Students must be enrolled in a North American university. There are no citizenship requirements.

 

12/1 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Carter G. Woodson Institute for Afro-American and African Studies Fellowships: For more information and an application, see website at http://www.virginia.edu/~woodson/programs/fellowships.html

    University of Virginia

    1512 Jefferson Park Avenue

    Charlottesville, VA 22903

(804) 924-3109

Application includes: 1) a project description which should indicate the nature of the research to be completed during the period of the fellowship award as well as the significance of this work for Studies in Race, Ethnicity, & Society in Africa and the Atlantic World. The project description should include a detailed research plan giving concrete objectives to be achieved during the award period including the award of the PhD; 2) transcripts; 3) three confidential letters of reference to be sent directly to the Woodson Institute by persons qualified to evaluate proposal for which support is being sought. (Original only).  Applications and supporting materials should be sent to:

    Selection Committee

    Residential Research Fellowships

    University of Virginia

    The Carter G. Woodson Institute

    P.O. Box 400162

    Charlottesville, VA 22904-4162

All applications and supporting documents will be judged on the basis of the following criteria:  1) The significance of the proposed work; 2) The qualifications of the applicant; 3) Familiarity with existing relevant research literature; 4) The research design of the project; 5) The promise of completion within the award period.  Preference will be given to applicants whose field research is already substantially completed.

 

$12,500 per year for two years

 

Grants to provide support for students in the research and writing stages of the dissertation are available to students in the humanities and social sciences researching topics related to Afro-American or African Studies. Recipients must be in residence at the University of Virginia for the tenure of the award. Any full-time graduate student who has or will have completed all requirements for the Doctorate but the dissertation by August 2001 is eligible to apply. 

    The Woodson Institute is interested in publishing the work of its fellows in its University Press of Virginia series, Studies of Race, Ethnicity, and Society in Africa and the Atlantic World. Fellows whose projects are selected for publication in the series are eligible for up to $3,000 in editorial assistance.

 

 

12/1 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Slater Fellowship in the History of Twentieth-century Physical Sciences (Doctoral Fellowship): For more information, visit the website at http://www.amphilsoc.org

Or write to

    Committee on Research

    American Philosophical Society

    Independence Mall East

    104 South 5th Street

    Philadelphia, PA 19106

The e-mail address for grants inquiries is eroach@amphilsoc.org; include a postal address.

Telephone: (215) 440-3400

Telephone requests for forms cannot be honored. However, questions concerning the eligibility of a project, or the use of funds are accepted at 215-440-3429 or via email to eroach@amphilsoc.org

 

$12,000 for one year only

 

Candidates must have passed all qualifying examinations for the doctorate at the time of application. Foreign nationals must expect to spend the year in association with an American university or research institution.  For a doctoral dissertation in the history of physical sciences in the twentieth century.

 

 

12/1 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Social Science Research Council: Bangladesh Dissertation Fellowship: Application is available online at www.ssrc.org/bangl.htm  or for applications and further information please contact:

    Bangladesh Studies Program

    Social Science Research Council

    810 Seventh Avenue

    New York, NY 10019

Phone: (212) 377-2700, Ext. 468

Fax: (212) 377-2727

Email: s-asia@ssrc.org

 

up to $15,000 are available for 9-15 months of research in Bangladesh

 

Scholars pursuing pan-Bengal research of a comparative nature may divide their research time between Bangladesh and India, but would be expected to spend at least two-thirds of their research period in Bangladesh.For Bangladeshi citizens enrolled in full-time accredited doctoral programs anywhere outside Bangladesh. Applicants must complete all requirements for the Ph.D. except the dissertation by the spring of 2001.

 

12/1

 

The Center for the Critical Analysis of Contemporary Culture at Rutgers University: For more information, write to:

    Center for the Critical Analysis of Contemporary Culture

    Rutgers University

    8 Bishop Place

    New Brunswick, NJ 08903

(908)932-8426

TheCCACC@aol.com 

    Requests for applications should be made by Dec 1. The application deadline is Jan 4.

 

$32,000 (two awards)

 

Two external fellowships.  Applications are invited from scholars and practitioners, including graduate students, interested in issues and problems arising from the complicated interrelations among the Americas during the past century -- their history, politics, economics, cultures. This year's seminar is titled: "Beginnings and Endings."

 

12/1

 

East-West Center Pre-Doctoral Fellowship: For more informaiton

    Awards Services Officer

    East-West Center  Box USP 95

    Burns Hall Room 2066

    1777 East-West Road

    Honolulu, HI 96848-1601

    Attention:  June Y. Hirano

(808) 944-7735

(808) 944-7376 fax

http://www.ewc.hawaii.edu 

For deadlines and additional information send a letter of inquiry to the above address (include country of citizenship).

 

 

Fellowships provide round trip airfare to Honolulu, a monthly stipend of $1,250, insurance, and housing.

 

The East West Center was established to foster mutual understanding and cooperation among the governments and peoples of the Asia-Pacific region, including the US. Its programs are the following: Program for Cultural Studies, Program on Education and Training, Program on Environment, Program on International Economics and Politics, Pacific Islands Development Program, Program on Population, and Program on Resources, Energy, and Minerals.

    Joint-Doctoral Research fellowships (formerly Pre-Doctoral fellowships) are available to individuals at the dissertation writing stage. For areas of scholarship of particular interest to the Center, please write to the above address. Pre-Doctoral Graduate Fellowships are also available to Pacific Islanders who wish to pursue fields of study that are relevant to development needs in the Pacific Island

region.

 

12/5 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Social Science Research Council International Predissertation Fellowship Program (IPFP):  Students should demonstrate an intent to use the fellowship to supplement the normal program of study in their departments in preparation for dissertation research. The award is not intended for dissertation research itself.  Applications will be available in September through UT (only 23 universities participate in this program, including UT-Austin).  Contact Dean Teresa Sullivan, Main Building 101, for an application.  For further information contact: E-mail: ipfp@ssrc.org or visit the website at www.ssrc.org/ipfpfell.htm

 

 

 

Provides 12 months of support for a training program, designed with a disciplinary advisor and an area specialist, to prepare the fellow to conduct context-sensitive dissertation field research in a part of the developing world.. Intended to encourage students to prepare to undertake dissertation research in Africa, Central Asia and the Caucasus, China, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Near and Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.  The program is aimed primarily at graduate students in economics, political science, psychology, and sociology, but is open to students in other social science disciplines as well.

There are two types of fellowships available:

    Standard Fellowships. The standard fellowships provide 12 months of support over a two-year period, typically supporting a combination of language training, overseas study, and course work in area studies, in addition to living stipends and international travel expenses.

    Advanced Disciplinary Training Fellowships (ADT). A small number of ADT Fellowships will be given to students of economics, political science, psychology, and sociology, with an exceptionally strong area background. These fellowships will support advanced theoretical and methodological training that will provide a more sophisticated understanding of the fellows' discipline. Fellowships are primarily intended for study at a U.S. university.

 

12/6

(updated on 5/16/00)  New deadline not yet announced

 

Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships: Fellowships are non-renewable.  For more information see: http://www.woodrow.org/newcombe  Please contact the following address for an application form:

     Charlotte W. Newcombe Dissertation Fellowships

     The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation

     CN 5281

     Princeton, New Jersey 08543-5281

     or E-mail: charlotte@woodrow.org

     or Access our On-Line Application

Applications being mailed from outside the United States or Canada must be postmarked November 22.  Deadline for all others is December 6.   Newcombe Fellows may not accept other awards which provide similar benefits. They may undertake no more than six hours of paid work a week during the tenure of the fellowship and only with the written permission of the director of the program.

 

$15,000 for 12 mos. of full time dissertation writing. ~35 awards (chosen from 400+ applicants)

 

To encourage original and significant study of ethical or religious values in all areas of human endeavor.  Applicants must be enrolled in doctoral programs in the humanities and social sciences, and have completed all doctoral requirements except the dissertation by November, and must expect to complete the dissertation by the following August.  Selection committees will look for proposals that illuminate religious or ethical questions of  broad significance and elucidate the ways in which these values do or should inform choices and give meaning to people's lives.  Dissertations may be in any field and consider any period of time, but should be concerned with continuing problems and questions of human life. Connections should be made between specific topics and wider religious or ethical questions. Critical editions, biographies, studies that are primarily statistical, collaborations and annotated texts are not acceptable.

 

12/8 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Social Science Research Council: Dissertation Fellowship Competition of the Program on Philanthropy and the Nonprofit Sector:  For further information and application materials, visit the website at http://www.ssrc.org/philfell.htm or write to:

    Program on Philanthropy and the Nonprofit Sector

    Social Science Research Council

    810 Seventh Avenue, 31st Floor

    New York, NY 10019

Telephone: 212.377.2700 ext.613

email: phil-np@ssrc.org

    Selection criteria include a strong record of achievement by the applicant in his/her academic discipline; evidence of a thorough knowledge of the major concepts and methods relevant to the research, both in the applicant's discipline and in other fields where appropriate; evidence of having attained an appropriate level of training and skill to undertake the proposed research; clear presentation of rationale for the research; feasibility of the research; and probability that the proposed research will contribute to knowledge in the disciplines and in the field of philanthropy and nonprofit studies, as well as inform debates that go beyond the specific topic chosen for study.  The research design of proposals should address significant theoretical issues and demonstrate awareness of methodological concerns. It should be realistic in scope and clearly formulated.

 

up to $18,000  plus an additional $5,000 in write-up support if the fellow applies for it (up to 7 awards)

 

Provides support for dissertation research awarded to the most talented students of the social science and humanities who plan to use their knowledge of the theories and methods of their disciplines to address issues concerning philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. Support will be provided for doctoral research on a broad range of issues including altruistic behavior, motivation, social impact, public policy, political economy, industrial structure, organizational demography, and history of the nonprofit sector and philanthropic institutions.

    Open to full-time graduate students in the social sciences and humanities enrolled in doctoral programs in the US to support research on this country. Proposals that identify countries outside of the US as cases for comparative inquiry are also welcome. There are no citizenship requirements, and applications from women and persons of color are especially encouraged.  Applicants must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. except the research component, including an approved dissertation prospectus, by Dec 2001.  Fellowships will provide support for nine to twelve months of research and related expenses.  No award will be offered for a period shorter than six months. The fellowship must be held consecutively within the period June 2001 - Dec 2002.

 

12/15 (updated on 5/15/00)

 

Social Science Research Council /ACLS Working Group on Cuba:  To be considered for support, applications must include a cover sheet with the following information:  1) names and institutional affiliations of principal investigators in each country; 2) name and contact information (mailing address, telephone, fax, e-mail) of one of the listed P.I.'s who will serve as the primary contact person for the project; 3) title of the project; 4) total amount of funds requested; 5) time period of project (e.g. April 1, 2000-December 1, 2000); 6) a 5-10 page narrative statement describing activity for which support is requested, field of research that will be enriched, proposed participants and institutions, and potential of project to generate ongoing collaboration between scholars and institutions in Cuba and North America; 7) a project budget not to exceed one page in length and, where relevant, additional budgetary information specifying portion of program costs to be supported by other sources of funding; 8) a brief CV of principal project collaborators and/or of individuals for whom funds are being requested; normally, proposals to attend international conferences should involve presentation of papers, abstracts of which should be included in requests for funding.

Applications available online.  Requests for grants from the Working Group may be submitted in Spanish or English, and delivered to either the SSRC in NYC or the Academy in Havana. Proposals should be submitted to:

    ACLS/SSRC Working Group on Cuba

    Social Science Research Council

    810 Seventh Avenue

    New York, NY 10019 USA

Tel: (212) 377-2700

Fax: (212) 377-2727

Web: http://www.acls.org/pro-cuba.htm

E-mail: cuba@ssrc.org

 

up to $2,500 per researcher; or up to $5,000 for libraries, museums, and archives; or $10,000-15,000 for institutional partnerships

 

All proposals from North America must include specific documents from Cuban institutions demonstrating that the proposed activities reflect the needs of academic or scientific institutions in Cuba. Requests for other kinds of support must be submitted jointly by institutions in Cuba and North America. Preference will be given to projects that promise to encourage ongoing institutional cooperation and professional ties among researchers in Cuba and North America. Only one submission per institution will be considered.  Funds will be provided contingent upon receipt of appropriate licenses and travel permissions from the governments of Cuba, the US and any relevant third countries. Grants may support travel, lodging, and meals for participants, purchase/rental of essential equipment, books, and materials, including software. However, requests for equipment, including computers and hardware, will only be considered under exceptional circumstances, in which the equipment is shown to be essential to the proposed activity and the applicants have no other means of gaining access to such equipment. Institutional requests for salary support or indirect cost recovery will not be considered for funding. Recipients of Working Group support are expected to submit a report summarizing the outcome of efforts that result from Working Group-funded activities.

 

See the website for information about what kinds of activities are funded.

 

12/15  (updated on 5/15/00)

 

Social Science Research Council East European Language Training Grants: Administered by

    The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS)

    Office of Fellowships and Grants

    228 East 45th Street

    New York, NY 10017

Fax: (212) 949-8058;

e-mail: grants@acls.org

Application available online.

For more information see www.acls.org/eeguide.htm

 

Four to six grants of $10,000 each

 

Grants may be available to US institutions willing to offer intensive summer 2001 course instruction in Albanian, Bulgarian, Czech, Hungarian, Macedonian, Polish, Romanian, Serbo-Croatian, Slovak or Slovene. Grants to individual scholars are not offered.  Applications are encouraged for support of either beginning or intermediate classes.

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12/15 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Population Council Fellowships in Social Sciences: For more information or an application, visit the website at

    Fellowship Program, Policy Research Division

    The Population Council 

    One Dag Hammerskjold Plaza

    New York, NY 10017

(212) 339-0671

(212) 755-6052 - FAX

SSFellowship@popcouncil.org   

http://www.popcouncil.org/ 

    Applicants will be awarded fellowships based on a strong, well-conceived research proposal, academic excellence, prospective contribution to the population field, and prospective support by proposed institution. Awards are open to all qualified persons, but strong preference will be given to applicants from developing countries who have a firm commitment to return home upon completion of their training programs.

 

Cost of attendance for one year (10 awards)

 

Awards are open to candidates who have completed all coursework requirements toward a Ph.D. or an equivalent degree in demography or in one of the social sciences related to population studies (including demography & biostatistics) or who have study plans in population in combination with a social science discipline such as economics, sociology, anthropology, geography, and public health. Awards will be made only to applicants whose proposals deal with the developing world for either dissertation field work or the dissertation writing period. Applications requesting support for either the dissertation fieldwork or the dissertation write-up will be considered.

    Monthly stipends, tuition payments, related fees, transportation and health insurance are provided. Amounts vary based on type of fellowship and place of study.

 

12/15

 

Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the Center for Women's Studies at the Graduate School of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Starting Date: Jan 24, 2000, 12-month, renewable appointment.  To Apply: Candidates should submit a letter outlining their qualifications for the Post-Doctoral position, a curriculum vita, and the names and complete contact information of three references. Applications must be received by Dec 15, 1999, in order to receive full consideration. Send to:

    Assoc. Prof. Susan Burgess, Director

    Center for Women's Studies

    Mitchell Hall 121

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

    P.O. Box 413

    Milwaukee, WI 53201

(414) 229-5918

 

 

$35,000 annual starting rate

 

 

The Center for Women's Studies at UWM  is an interdisciplinary research center focused on issues pertaining to women and gender. Over 90 UWM faculty, from 30 departments across eight schools and colleges, are affiliated with the Center.  This is a unique post-doctoral opportunity to engage in applied feminist research, to develop and conduct a research program that will focus on program / outcome evaluation research and assist in the establishment of research partnerships with metro-Milwaukee non-profits that address issues pertaining to women and gender. The incumbent of this Post-Doctoral Fellow position also will conduct research seminars, prepare research briefs translating academic research into formats useful to practitioners, and serve as a liaison in matching appropriate UWM scholars with community organizations seeking specific areas of research expertise. A 50% graduate research assistant will assist the Fellow in the conduct of the research program.Position: Post-Doctoral Fellow for Applied Feminist Research Anticipated Position.  Qualifications: Ph.D. in a social science discipline, with quantitative research experience in subject matter pertaining to women and/or gender. Prior experience working in or with community-based non-profit organizations is desirable..

 

12/15 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Social Science Research Council Vietnam Dissertation Field Research Fellowships:  For further information contact: E-mail: Lam@ssrc.org

Also see website at www.ssrc.org/soueasfell.htm

    Social Science Research Council

    810 Seventh Avenue, 31st Floor

    New York, NY 10019

Telephone: (212) 377-2700

Applications will be available after September.

 

up to $15,000 a year for between 12 and 24 months

 

Graduate students enrolled full-time in Ph.D. programs in any of the social sciences or humanities at accredited universities in the U.S. or Canada are eligible.  Awards are subject to proof of completion of all departmental requirements other than the dissertation. There are no citizenship restrictions.

    For research on Vietnam across the disciplines of the social sciences and humanities. Research areas of particular interest include gender studies; upland studies, including natural resource management and cultural issues; pre-modern history, and modern social and cultural history, especially involving oral history methodologies; urban studies; rural to urban migration, especially in relation to questions of poverty; and the humanities broadly construed, including art history and preservation, as well as modern and classical literatures.

    Each fellow will be required to establish and maintain, with the help of Council staff, an affiliation with a Vietnamese institution. Fellows will spend some of their time either teaching, delivering a series of lectures, carrying out combined research activities, assisting in setting up research guidelines and protocols for ongoing research projects, or engaging in other appropriate activities.

 

12/15 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Social Science Research Council Vietnam Advanced Research Grants (Postdoctoral) Fellowships:  For further information contact: E-mail: Lam@ssrc.org

Also see website at www.ssrc.org/soueasfell.htm

    Social Science Research Council

    810 Seventh Avenue, 31st Floor

    New York, NY 10019

Telephone: (212) 377-2700

Applications will be available after September.

 

up to $30,000, to support either a single research visit for 12 mos. or two research trips, each lasting no less than six mos.

 

Scholars, including independent scholars, based in the U.S. or Canada who have received a Ph.D. in any discipline of the social sciences or humanities in the last five years are eligible to apply. It is expected that postdoctoral fellows will already have sufficient command of the Vietnamese language to conduct research. There are no citizenship restrictions.

    For research on Vietnam across the disciplines of the social sciences and humanities. Research areas of particular interest include gender studies; upland studies, including natural resource management and cultural issues; pre-modern history, and modern social and cultural history, especially involving oral history methodologies; urban studies; rural to urban migration, especially in relation to questions of poverty; and the humanities broadly construed, including art history and preservation, as well as modern and classical literatures.

    Each fellow will be required to establish and maintain, with the help of Council staff, an affiliation with a Vietnamese institution. Fellows will spend some of their time either teaching, delivering a series of lectures, carrying out combined research activities, assisting in setting up research guidelines and protocols for ongoing research projects, or engaging in other appropriate activities.

 

12/15 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Social Science Research Council Dissertation Fellowships in Sexuality Research: For more information see: http://www.ssrc.org/srffell.htm

E-mail: srfp@ssrc.org

    Social Science Research Council

    810 Seventh Avenue, 31st Floor

    New York, NY 10019

Telephone: 212.377.2700

Because the program is designed to provide training experience, only joint fellowship applications will be considered from the applicant and the research advisor or associate who will be required to function in a mentoring capacity.  Applications are invited from a wide range of disciplines including but not limited to:  anthropology, demography, economics, education, ethics, history, cultural and women's studies, political science, psychology, and sociology. Applications from other fields, such as the nursing, law, and clinical/social work fields, are welcome as long as they are grounded in social science theory and methodology. Joint applications from researchers in the social and biological or physical sciences will also be considered.  An academic affiliation is required of the dissertation applicant and the research advisor and of the postdoctoral applicant or research associate; persons conducting their research in non-academic settings are welcome to apply. This is a program directed towards the further professional development of researchers and their innovative research projects. It does not support curriculum development or evaluation, direct service provision, public/community education, or the creation and maintenance of organizations. There are no citizenship, residency, or nationality requirements.  Women and members of minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.

 

$28,000 to cover direct research costs, matriculation fees, and living expenses (10 awards)

 

Students should have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. except the dissertation and be matriculating in a full-time graduate program leading to the Ph.D. in a social, health, or behavioral science department of a nationally accredited US College or University. The Sexuality Research program is intended to contribute to a more thorough understanding of human sexuality by encouraging researchers to formulate new research questions, generate new theories, and apply new methods in sexuality research. The program supports research that: 1) Contributes to a more thorough understanding of human sexuality in order to inform programmatic/community efforts and public policy regarding current social and health issues; 2)  Develops interdisciplinary approaches, both theoretical and applied, in which researchers from different social science disciplines will participate; 3) Proposes methodological innovation and diversity utilizing qualitative and/or quantitative research methods that generate new theories and test new methodology

The Program seeks to cultivate new generations of scholars who will address the complexity and contextual nature of human sexuality by linking the study of human sexuality to the intellectual trajectory of their own disciplines and by exploring the connections across disciplines, methods, and issues.   Applicants will be encouraged to submit research proposals that seek to investigate a wide range of sexuality topics as conceptualized by their respective disciplines and conducted within the US (see website for description of topics).  Projects in which researchers from different social science disciplines will participate and those that address community needs and/or are relevant to policy development and implementation are particularly welcome.  Fellowship support can begin any time between June 1, 2001 and Sept 1, 2001. A final report is due upon termination of the award from all fellows.

 

12/15 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Social Science Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowships in Sexuality Research: For more information see: http://www.ssrc.org/srffell.htm

E-mail: srfp@ssrc.org

    Social Science Research Council

    810 Seventh Avenue, 31st Floor

    New York, NY 10019

Telephone: 212.377.2700

Because the program is designed to provide training experience, only joint fellowship applications will be considered from the applicant and the research advisor or associate who will be required to function in a mentoring capacity.  Applications are invited from a wide range of disciplines including but not limited to:  anthropology, demography, economics, education, ethics, history, cultural and women's studies, political science, psychology, and sociology. Applications from other fields, such as the nursing, law, and clinical/social work fields, are welcome as long as they are grounded in social science theory and methodology. Joint applications from researchers in the social and biological or physical sciences will also be considered.  An academic affiliation is required of the dissertation applicant and the research advisor and of the postdoctoral applicant or research associate; persons conducting their research in non-academic settings are welcome to apply. This is a program directed towards the further professional development of researchers and their innovative research projects. It does not support curriculum development or evaluation, direct service provision, public/community education, or the creation and maintenance of organizations. There are no citizenship, residency, or nationality requirements.  Women and members of minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.

 

$38,000 per year for up to 24 continuous months to cover research costs and living expenses; plus $3,000 to the host institution and $3,000 to the fellow=s research advisor

 

Applicant must hold the Ph.D. or its equivalent in a social or behavioral science from a state or nationally accredited university in the US, or an equivalent Ph.D. degree from an accredited foreign university. The applicant may be a recent recipient of the doctorate or well advanced in the postdoctoral research process.  Any support provided for more than 12 mos will be dependent on the submission and satisfactory review of a progress report to the fellowship program.  Fellows may already have conducted research in the field of human sexuality or may be newly committing themselves to using their more general training to address sexuality issues. Postdoctoral candidates who have conducted research on sexuality for more than eight years will not be considered.  The Research Advisor/Associate co-applicant should hold a doctoral degree in one of the appropriate disciplines and demonstrate a commitment to the training of the candidate. She or he should also present evidence of commitment to human sexuality research through past mentoring and/or research work.  For each fellowship an additional $3,000 will be awarded to the fellow's host institution and $3,000 to the fellow's research advisor or associate to defray expenses associated with the fellow's training, including direct research.

    The Sexuality Research program is intended to contribute to a more thorough understanding of human sexuality by encouraging researchers to formulate new research questions, generate new theories, and apply new methods in sexuality research. The program supports research that: 1) Contributes to a more thorough understanding of human sexuality in order to inform programmatic/community efforts and public policy regarding current social and health issues; 2)  Develops interdisciplinary approaches, both theoretical and applied, in which researchers from different social science disciplines will participate; 3) Proposes methodological innovation and diversity utilizing qualitative and/or quantitative research methods that generate new theories and test new methodology

 

12/31 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Institute for Humane Studies Graduate Fellowships: For more information or an application, visit the website at http://www.libertyguide.com/ihs/t1/resources/hsf.html

or write to:

    Institute for Humane Studies

    3401 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 440

    Arlington, VA 22201-4432

call 703-993-4880

or 1-800-697-8799

or fax 703-993-4890

    Awards are based on: 1) academic or professional  performance; 2) relevance of ones work to the advancement of a free society; and 3) potential for success.

    All qualified men and women will be considered for Humane Studies Fellowships without regard to race, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, or handicap. Applications from students outside the United States or studying abroad will receive equal consideration.

 

varies, depending on cost of attendance (90 awards)

 

Applicants must: 1) be full-time graduate students or undergraduates with junior or senior standing in the 2001-02 academic year; 2)  have a clearly demonstrated interest in the classical liberal/libertarian tradition of individual rights and market economies; and 3) are interested in applying the principles of this tradition in their work.

    Humane Studies Fellowships are awarded by the Institute to support the work of outstanding students interested in the classical liberal/libertarian tradition. The core principles of this tradition include the recognition of individual rights and the dignity and worth of each individual; protection of these rights

through the institutions of private property, contract, and the rule of law, and through freely evolved intermediary institutions; and voluntarism in all human relations, including the unhampered market mechanism in economic affairs and the goals of free trade, free migration, and peace.

    Humane Studies Fellowships are awarded for one year; students are eligible to reapply in subsequent years.

 

12/31 (updated 5/15/00)

 

Center for Arabic Study Abroad (CASA) Summer and Full-Year Fellowships for Language Study:

    Center for Arabic Study Abroad (CASA)

    SAIS/Johns Hopkins University

    1619 Massachusetts Ave., NW

    Washington, DC 20036-1983

(202) 663-5751

(202) 663-5764 FAX

casa@mail.jhuwash.jhu.edu 

http:// www.sais-jhu.edu/ 

 

 

roundtrip airfare, tuition, and maintenance allowance for Cairo (17 awards for summer and full-year fellowships)

 

CASA offers fellowships for summer and full-year intensive study of Arabic. The summer program concentrates on Colloquial Egyptian Arabic and the full-year program is on Modern Standard (literary) Arabic. Interested applicants must have already completed at least two years of college level Arabic. The program is intended for Arabic studies alone and no outside research or employment is permitted. A travel stipend from the US as well as tuition is available. There is a non-refundable program fee of $1,500 for all graduate students planning to attend for a full-year, and $750 for students attending the summer program.  Students are also responsible for health insurance, books, visa fees, etc. 

    Note: Acceptance of the award is binding.  Students who fail to attend must repay CASA for the entire cost of attendance.

 

12/31 (updated 5/15/00)

 

American Institute of Indian Studies Advanced Language Program:

        American Institute of Indian Studies

        1130 East 59th Street

        Chicago, IL 60637

(312) 702-8638