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Phil Graham
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Fri Jun 21 13:42:00 UTC 2002
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Phil
Program Number: 67966
Title: Fulbright New Century Scholars: Addressing Sectarian,
Ethnic, and Cultural Conflict Within and Across National Borders
Sponsor: Council for International Exchange of Scholars
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for research on the theme "Addressing
Sectarian, Ethnic and Cultural Conflict within and across National
Borders." Leading scholars and professionals in any area of the
social sciences, history, law, public policy/administration, media and
comparative religious studies are eligible.
Deadline(s): 01/10/2002
Established Date: 20/06/2002
Follow-Up Date: 01/07/2003
Review Date: 20/06/2002
Contact: Micaela S. Iovine, Ph.D., Senior Program
Address: 3007 Tilden St., NW
Washington, DC 20008
U.S.A.
E-mail: miovine at cies.iie.org
Program URL:
http://www.cies.org/cies/NCS/text_NCS.htm
Tel: 202-686-6253
Fax:
Deadline Ind: Receipt
Deadline Open: No
Award Type(s): Collaborative Project
Fulbright Programs
Research Grants/R & D
Travel Abroad
Citizenship/Country of Applying Institution:
Any/No Restrictions
Locations Tenable: Any/No Restrictions
Appl Type(s): Postdoctoral
Target Group(s): NONE
Funding Limit: $41,500
Duration: 0
Indirect Costs: Unspecified
Cost Sharing: No
Sponsor Type: Non-Profit Organizations
Geo. Restricted: NO RESTRICTIONS
CFDA#:
OBJECTIVES:
Numerous intrastate and interstate locales can be identified around
the world where sectarianism, ethnicity and culture have, wittingly or
unwittingly, played a major role in violence, riots, civil war, and
the attendant disruption of society and displacement of populations.
In other locales, however, where similar factors have created
tensions, even violence in the recent past, the current situation
appears to have settled, or is in the process of being settled. At
the low end of the continuum there are still other places where
similar factors have produced a stable environment in terms of ethnic
relations. The aim of the program is to identify those settings that
might provide cases for intensive study along the lines of this
tripartite differentiation. Particular emphasis will be on isolating
the historical and contemporary factors which in their interaction
result in a country or region occupying one or the other extreme of
the continuum or cause it to fluctuate in one direction or the other.
While the specific selection of areas to be studied is open and will
be determined once the fellows have been selected, attention will be
paid to ensuring broad geographical representation: Europe, NIS,
Western Hemisphere, Middle East, Africa, East Asia, South Asia and the
Pacific. The sponsor will encourage much needed innovative
theoretical, conceptual and empirical comparative work to examine the
religious, cultural and ethnic dimensions of conflict. The program
provides opportunity to pursue individual research objectives as well
as to engage in ongoing collaboration and interaction focusing on the
NCS research theme.
Prospective applicants are invited to submit research proposals
which reflect ongoing research addressing issues relevant to the NCS
theme. Possible topics might include, but are not limited to:
cross-border ethnic identity and diaspora; stateless nations;
religious nationalism and religious pluralism; the role of clergy in
ethnic mobilization; clashing values of tradition and modernity;
reconstruction of civil society; community development and
reconstruction; innovative governance in multiethnic states; new
initiatives for resolution of ethnic conflicts; democratic solutions
to long-standing conflicts; third party intervention/mediation in
ethnic conflicts; emigration and immigration as factors in
multiculturalism; effects of refugee resettlement on the creation of
new civil societies; women's groups in processes of reconciliation;
others. Proposals in any area of the social sciences, history, public
administration/policy, law, media, and comparative religious studies
will be considered. Interdisciplinary proposals are especially
welcome.
ELIGIBILITY
Successful candidates will be active in the academic, public or
private sector and will demonstrate outstanding qualifications and a
distinguished record of experience, research and accomplishment in an
area clearly related to the NCS theme. Applicants must be conducting
current research relevant to the program's theme and objectives and be
open to exploring and incorporating comparative, interdisciplinary
approaches in their investigations. For academic applicants, a Ph.D.
or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field is required. For
applicants in the professional fields, the appropriate terminal degree
in a relevant field is required. U.S. applicants must have U.S.
citizenship and permanent residency in the U.S. Non-U.S. applicants
must be citizens of and residing in the country from which they are
applying at the time of application. Fellows are expected to make a
three to six month international research visit during the course of
the program year. U.S. applicants may propose visits to any country
in which there is an operating Fulbright scholar program; non-U.S.
applicants will propose their research visits for the United
States.
FUNDING
Approximately twenty-five to thirty leading scholars and
professionals representing a variety of disciplines from the U.S. and
abroad will be selected as NCS Fellows. Approximately one-third will
be U.S. scholars Remaining NCS Fellows will be visiting scholars from
outside the U.S. Individual awards are in the amount of $41,500.
Travel and per diem, where applicable, is provided for Program
seminars. All Fellows will receive grants in the amount of $41,500 to
cover expenses related to participation in the NCS Program, including:
international travel and maintenance; domestic travel and per diem;
books, supplies, and other materials or items necessary for completion
of proposed research; research assistance; partial salary/benefits.
The grant also includes an allowance to cover Fellow's air travel to
the final plenary seminar. (lrf)
KEYWORDS: Developing/Underdeveloped Nations
Culture
History
Social History
Cultural History
Religious History
Media Arts
Religious Studies
Comparative Religion
BEHAVIORAL/SOCIAL SCIENCES
Ethnic Studies
Immigrants
Refugees
Women's Studies
Behavioral/Social Studies/Services/Other
Violent Behavior
Conflict/Dispute Resolution
Cultural Geography
Public Planning/Policy
Nationalism
Democracy
Population Studies--Developing Countries
Community Development/Revitalization
Refugee/Immigrant Services
Social Welfare Studies--Developing Countries
Social Measurement and Indicators
Multicultural Education
LAW
Civil Law
Public Administration
Diaspora
Cultural Diversity
Governance
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Phil Graham
Senior Lecturer, UQ Business School
http://www.philgraham.net
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