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American Councils for International Education
Title VIII Research Scholar Program
Funded by the U.S. Department of State, Program for the Study of Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union (Title VIII), the American Councils Research Scholar Program provides full support for graduate students, faculty, and independent scholars seeking to conduct in-country, independent research for three months to nine months in Belarus, Central Asia, Russia, the South Caucasus, Ukraine, and Moldova. Scholars may apply for support in more than one country during a single trip but must plan to be in the field for a total of three to nine months. Those scholars seeking support for research and/or language study in the countries of Southeastern Europe should apply to the Title VIII Research and Language Training Programs for Southeastern Europe. Scholars in the social sciences and humanities are eligible to apply for the program. While a wide-range of topics receive support each year, all funded research must contribute to a body of knowledge enabling the U.S. to better understand the region and formulate effective policies within it. All applicants should clearly describe the policy-relevance of their work, be it in anthropology, history, international relations, political science, or some other field.
Type: Residential Fellowship
Amount: $5,000-$25,000
The total value of Title VIII Research Scholar fellowships, administered by American Councils, ranges from $5,000 to $25,000. Typical awards include: * International airfare from the scholar's home city to his/her host city overseas * Academic affiliation at a leading local university * Visa(s) arranged by American Councils in direct collaboration with academic host institutions in order to facilitate archive access and guarantee timely visa registration * Housing in a university dormitory or with a local host family * A living stipend * Health insurance of up to $100,000 per accident or illness * Ongoing logistical support from American Councils offices throughout the region, including in-country orientation and 24-hour emergency aid
Tenure: varies
Deadline: October 1, 2009
This information is subject to change at any time. Please visit the sponsor website for the most current information: http://www.americancouncils.org/programDetail.php?program_id=Nzc=
Last Updated: 08/11/2009