SRAS Research Abroad Grants - Deadline Extended

[Josh Wilson]

Note: this and other grant and scholarship opportunities can always be found
at http://www.sras.org/scholarships_for_russia .


SRAS Research Abroad Grants 
Russia and Central Asia
$1000 towards research abroad
Application Deadline: Sept 22nd, 2008
 
--Who is eligible?--

Upperclassmen (juniors and seniors), graduate and postgraduate students in
any field of study may apply. The applicant must have a GPA of 3.2 or above
and must be enrolled in an academic program based in North America or the
European Union when applying.

The applicant must also apply for an SRAS program. These include Direct
Enrolment (DE), Russian as a Second Language (RSL), or Feature Study Abroad
(FSA). See the SRAS site at www.sras.org for more details on these programs.
Most applicants chose the Visiting Scholar option under Direct Enrolment. 

--How much is the grant?--

Research Grants are $1000 each. One (1) grant will be given each year.
Grants are good for up to one year after they are awarded. 

-- What can this grant be used for? --

The grant is applied toward the recipient's SRAS account as partial payment
of the required RSL, FSA, or DE program. On the basis of this program, SRAS
will assist the student in obtaining the proper visa and affordable housing,
as well as provide assistance in obtaining health insurance, locating
translators and experts in the field, and gaining official Russian
university affiliation (needed to gain access to many archives, etc.). In
addition, depending on the program chosen, it will provide lessons in
language and other subjects.

--Other Requirements--

Recipients must submit a mid-semester research evaluation describing what
has been accomplished, what problems have been encountered, and what the
recipient is doing to overcome those issues. This report may be in the form
of an informal email. Also, the research must conclude in a research paper
not less than 15 pages in length which explores the topics proposed by the
student in his/her research proposal. This paper should be submitted to SRAS
no less than 45 days after the end of the research abroad period. This paper
may be published as part of Vestnik, the Journal of Russian and Asian
Studies, or as part of a supplemental issue to Vestnik (depending on the
length of the paper).  
  
--How do I apply?--

All applicants must complete the downloadable grant application.  All
applicants must also apply for an SRAS program online. From our home page
(www.sras.org), click "Login" in the top right corner. Create an account and
fill out the application form. As part of the application, select "SRAS
Research Grants" as one of your chosen programs (you must also pick an RSL,
FSA, or DE program). Upload your research proposal (see the application for
instructions) under the "Essay" field. Follow any other instructions
requested on the application.  

In addition, applicants must email the following materials to
jwilson at sras.org: 

1. Grant Application (downloadable at
http://www.sras.org/research_grants_russia);
2. A copy of your research proposal (see the application above); 
3. A curriculum vitae (listing professional and academic experience); 
4. Two writing samples of more than 15 pages (preferably related to your
research or, at minimum, to a field of Russia-related study);

DEADLINE:  Deadline for applications is Sept 22nd, 2008 
Grant may be used for up to one year after the award date 


Josh Wilson
Asst. Director
The School of Russian and Asian Studies
Editor-in-Chief
Vestnik, The Journal of Russian and Asian Studies
www.sras.org
jwilson at sras.org

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