Academic Fellowship Competition: American Research Center in Sofia

[Brita Ericson]

The American Research Center in Sofia , Bulgaria, offers three programs with
accompanying fellowships for the academic year 2011-2012: a Fall term
program (September-November 2011) focusing on the history and archaeology of
Bulgaria and neighboring countries, from prehistory to the present day; a
Spring term program (February-April 2012) focusing on the history of
religion in Bulgaria and neighboring countries; and a nine-month program
(September 2011-May 2012) which incorporates both Fall and Spring term
programs. The programs combine a formal academic curriculum with independent
research. ARCS hosts the programs' lectures and seminars; organizes related
study trips; facilitates opportunities for taking Bulgarian and other Balkan
language classes; and provides logistical support and access to local
libraries, museums, and other educational institutions. 

The Center engages the participants with eminent local scholars relevant to
the field of their study and makes arrangements for specialized research at
local institutions. Further details about these programs are available on
the ARCS webpage (www.einaudi.cornell.edu/arcs) and the ARCS facebook group
page (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=106253216070705). THE PROGRAMS 

THE FELLOWSHIPS 
ARCS plans to offer three fellowships for the Fall term program, three for
the Spring term program, and one for the nine-month program. The fellowships
include a monthly stipend ($550/month), housing in Bulgaria, language
instruction, travel expenses within the academic program, and up to $1,000
for travel expenses between North America and Bulgaria. 

ELIGIBILITY 
Graduate students engaged in research on ancient, medieval, or modern
Bulgaria or the Balkan peninsula, in any field of the humanities and social
sciences, are eligible for all three programs. The Fall term and Spring term
programs are also open to advanced undergraduate students with similar
research interests. Non-U.S. applicants are expected to maintain an
affiliation with an educational institution in the United States or Canada.
School and university faculty may apply to be admitted for the Fall term or
Spring term program, but are ineligible for ARCS fellowships. The American
Research Center in Sofia does not discriminate on the basis of race, age,
sex, sexual orientation, color, religion, ethnic origin, or disability when
considering admission to its programs. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE 
A complete application consists of: the ARCS application form (available at
www.einaudi.cornell.edu/arcs/annualprogram.pdf); a project proposal
describing how participation in the ARCS academic program will serve your
research interests (not to exceed three double-spaced pages); a current cv;
academic transcripts; and two letters of reference from scholars familiar
with your work. These materials must be submitted by email to Professor
Kevin Clinton (kmc1 at cornell.edu). Chair of the ARCS Fellowship Committee, by
February 15, 2011. ARCS expects to notify applicants of the decision of the
Fellowship Committee by April 1,2011. 

CONTACT
Please direct any questions about ARCS academic programs, fellowships, or
application procedures to:

Professor Denver Graninger, Director of ARCS. 
American Research Center in Sofia, 75 Vasil Petleshkov St., Sofia 1510,
BULGARIA 
TEL: (+359 2) 947 9498; FAX: (+359 2) 840 1962 
graninger.arcs at gmail.com
www.einaudi.cornell.edu/arcs/

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