American Councils (ACTR) Title VIII Research Scholar Program, applications now available

[Sheila Dawes]

American Councils is pleased to introduce new applications for its
2007-2008 Research Scholar Program. Applications for spring and summer
programs are due October 1; applications for fall and academic year
programs are due January 15. Applications are now available at
www.americancouncils.org.

The American Councils Research Scholar program provides full support
for graduate students, faculty, and post-doctoral scholars seeking to
conduct research for three to nine months in Belarus, Central Asia,
Russia, the South Caucasus, Ukraine, and Moldova. Scholars may apply for
support for research in more than one country during a single trip,
provided they intend to work in the field for a total of three to nine
months. Full and partial fellowships are available for research through
American Councils from the U.S. Department of State (Title VIII) grant
support.

Award Components: 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. 
--Financial and logistical support for travel within the region as
required by research. 
--Health insurance of up to $50,000 per accident or illness. 
--Ongoing logistical support from American Councils offices throughout
the region, including in-country orientation and 24-hour emergency aid.


Application Requirements: Scholars in the humanities and social
sciences 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, literature, history, international relations, political
science, or some other field. 

Applicants must submit a two to three-page research proposal and
bibliography, curriculum vitae, archive lists (if relevant), a one-page
research synopsis in the host-country language, application form, clear
copy of the inside page of their passports, and two letters of
recommendation from colleagues, professors, or other qualified persons
who are familiar with the applicant's work. At least one letter of
recommendation must directly address the applicant's language skills
and ability to conduct research in the host country. Applicants must be
U.S. citizens or permanent residents. All competitions for funding are
open and merit based. 

Applications for spring and summer programs are due October 1;
applications for fall and academic year programs are due on January 15.


For more information, please contact: 
Outbound Programs/ Title VIII Research Scholars
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 833-7522
Email: outbound at americancouncils.org 
Website: www.americancouncils.org 

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