Grants, Fellowships, Scholarships

The Fulbright Scholar Program for Faculty and Professionals is offering research, lecturing and lecturing-research awards to the Baltic states, NIS, and countries in Central and Eastern Europe for academic year 2003-04.  Awards range from 2 to 10 months and opportunities are available in a broad range of disciplines. There are new research opportunities in Russia and Ukraine, as well as a new program with Serbia and Montenegro (listed in our materials as the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.) While many awards specify project and host institution, there are a number of open "Any Field" awards that allow candidates to propose their own projects and determine their host institution affiliation. Foreign language skills may be required for certain research projects, but lecturing awards are in English. The deadline for applications is August 1, 2002.  For general information about application requirements and staff contacts, visit the CIES Web site at www.cies.org. Application materials can be downloaded from the Web site or requested via e-mail to [email protected].  Posted 8 Apr 2002. 

The competition is now open for the Fulbright New Century Scholars (NCS) Program, a new initiative for multidisciplinary research collaboration.  For the academic year 2002-2003, the research focus is “Addressing Sectarian, Ethnic and Cultural Conflict within and across National Borders.” NCS provides a unique research opportunity for 25-30 scholars from the US and abroad to pursue individual research objectives as well as to engage in ongoing collaboration and interaction focusing on the NCS research theme.  NCS Fellows will not only undertake a 3-6 month international research visit during the program year but will also come together for a pre-program orientation and goal setting session, a mid-term meeting, and a final plenary seminar. Benefits include individual awards in the amount of $41,500 plus travel and perdiem to cover participation in program seminars and meetings. Deadline for receipt of applications is October 1, 2002.  Program details and application materials are available on the web at http://www.iie.org/cies/NCS/. Specific questions  may also be addressed to Dr. Micaela S. Iovine, Senior Program Officer, CIES, at:  [email protected].

Cottonwood Foundation Grants Grants are available for grassroots organizations internationally that meet the following criteria: protect the environment, promote cultural diversity, empower people to meet their basic needs, and rely on volunteer efforts.  Please note, these grants are not available for individuals or universities.  There is no formal deadline for 2001. Posted May 3, 2001.

MacArthur Foundation Grants in the Former Soviet Union Grants are available for individuals in the independent states of the former Soviet Union, and for special project of organizations and institutions in Russia and the newly independent states.  For Russian language application materials contact [email protected]. Deadline: June 15, 2001 Posted May 2, 2001.

Wildlife Conservation Society Grant The Request-for-Proposal (RFP) is a small grants program administered by WCS-International that is designed to support individual field research projects that share our philosophy, approach and conservation focus.  Deadline: July 1, 2001 Posted April 25, 2001.

Fellowships--research in former Soviet Union (US scholars) American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS is currently accepting applications for the Regional Scholar Exchange Program. Deadline: February 15, 2001 Posted January 31, 2001.

Legal Fellowship Program for Women Attorneys The Network of East-West Women (NEWW) announces the 2001 Legal Fellowship Program for recently graduated women attorneys from Central and Eastern Europe, the Newly Independent States and the Russian Federation (CEE/NIS/RF) interested in pursuing a career in women's human rights advocacy in CEE/NIS/RF. Deadline: March 15, 2001 Posted January 31, 2001.

East European Studies Grant Opportunities The Woodrow Wilson Center has scholarships available to American citizens (or permanent residents) in the early stages of their academic careers (generally before tenure but after Ph.D.) or American scholars whose careers have been interrupted or delayed. For non-academics, an equivalent degree of professional achievement is expected. Deadline: April 15, 2001 Posted January 31, 2001.

Civil Society Fellowship, LSE The scholarships offer opportunities for doctoral work at the London School of Economics in the study of civil society. Deadline: April 15, 2001 Posted January 31, 2001.

Univ. of Chicago Fellowships for Human Rights Workers The Human Rights Program at the University of Chicago solicits applications for up to two residential fellowships from leading human rights activists in or outside of the U.S. Posted January 31, 2001.

More information on scholarships and grants for foreign students to study in the U.S. can be found on CCSI's Educational Advising page.

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U.S. Journal of Academics for non-U.S. Students is a Web site offering a guide to universities, colleges, English Language Programs, and internships! It also has information about international student scholarships, USA visa regulations, TOEFL, and ESL. 

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