ACTR/ACCELS is accepting applications for its 2010-2011 Title VIII Grants for Research and Advanced Language Training programs in Central Asia, the South Caucasus, Russia, Southeast Europe, Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine.
Application deadline for Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Academic Year 2010-2011 and Spring 2011 programs: Oct. 1, 2009.
Applications are available at www.americancouncils.org/research
For more information contact:
Russian and Eurasian Outbound Programs, American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036
The Alfa Fellowship Program is a high-level professional development exchange program placing 10 qualified American citizens per year in work assignments at leading organizations in Russia in the fields of business, economics, journalism, law, and public policy. Key goals of the Alfa Fellowship Program are expanding networks of American and Russian professionals, developing greater intercultural understanding, and advancing U.S./Russian relations. The program includes language training, seminar programs, and extended professional experience. Fellows receive travel, free housing, monthly stipends, and insurance. Russian language proficiency is preferred though not required at the time of application. The annual application deadline is December 1.
http://www.cdsintl.org/fellowshipsabroad/alfa.php
The Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program is a prestigious award that each year sends 20 young American leaders on a nine month, intensive professional development program in Europe. The program consists of two high-level work placements in major German institutions and three seminars taking place across Europe. Placements are customized to fellows' interests, with past host organizations having included federal and local government institutions, private corporations, NGOs, media outlets, and cultural organizations. The three program seminars provide an opportunity for fellows to meet with key decision-takers from across Europe in fields such as public policy, private enterprise, media, arts and culture. Fellows receive a monthly stipend; all program-associated travel; comprehensive health, accident and liability insurance; and German language training as needed. Knowledge of German is not required at the time of application. The annual application deadline is October 15.
http://www.cdsintl.org/fellowshipsabroad/bosch.php
IREX announces that applications are now being accepted for the 2010-2011 Individual Advanced Research Opportunities Program. IARO provides students, scholars and professionals with support to perform policy relevant field research, in the countries of Eastern Europe and Eurasia. In addition to engaging in research in the region, the IARO fellowship affords scholars the opportunity to increase their understanding of critical, policy relevant issues, develop and sustain international networks, and collaborate with foreign scholars on topics vital to both the academic and policy-making communities.
Applications and all supporting documents for 2010-2011 IARO Fellowship will only be accepted through the online application system found at: http://www.irex.org/programs/us_scholars/uss_info.asp
Applications must be completed and submitted (including all required supporting documents) by November 17, 2009.
Masters Students, Pre-doctoral Students, Postdoctoral Students, and professionals with advanced degrees are eligible for the IARO Fellowship.
IARO Fellowships cover the cost of international airfare, a living/housing stipend, visa support, travel insurance, and access to the resources available at any of our 25 area field offices.
Questions may be addressed to the IARO Program Staff at or by telephone at 202-628-8188.
Countries Eligible for Research: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.
IARO is funded by the United States Department of State Title VIII Program.