December 2012: October 2012 Archives
Deadline: December 31, 2012
Length: One year
Comments:
URL: http://www.blakemorefoundation.org/
Length: One year
Comments:
Blakemore Freeman Fellowships are awarded for one year of advanced level language study in East or Southeast Asia in approved language programs.
To be eligible for a Blakemore Freeman Fellowship, an applicant must:
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Be pursuing an academic, professional or business career that involves the regular use of a modern East or Southeast Asian language
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Have a college undergraduate degree
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Be at or near an advanced level in the language as defined in the grant guidelines (Minimum requirement is 3 years of study of the language at college level or equivalent fluency)
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Able to devote oneself exclusively to full-time language study during the term of the grant. Grants are not made for part-time study or research.
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Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States
URL: http://www.blakemorefoundation.org/
Deadline: 12/15/2012 -deadline to turn in eligibility information. All other application material must be postmarked by 1/31/2013.
Comments: Grants for women, from all countries, to pursue full-time graduate studies in the United States and Canada. Scholars must plan to return to their countries on completion of their degree program.Must be qualified for admission to full-time graduate study, working toward a graduate degree in the college or university she will attend. Recipients must have additional financial support to cover all expenses.Maximum stipend of $10,000 per year.
Deadline: December 5, 2012
Length: 1 yr.
Comments: The AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships are opportunities
for professional development and public service. They are operated by
AAAS as part of its mandate to "advance science and serve society." The
aim is to foster scientifically informed, evidence-based policy and
practice by involving scientists and engineers from a broad range of
disciplines, backgrounds and career stages to engage their knowledge and
analytical skills while learning first-hand about policymaking and
implementation at the federal level; and to build leadership for a
strong S&T enterprise that benefits all people. This is accomplished
by developing the capacity of scientists and engineers to effectively
inform individuals and institutions that influence and determine
policies, regulations and funding. Stipend Approximately $74,000 to $97,000 (depending on years of
experience and previous salary).
Deadline: December 15, 2012
Length: 3-4 weeks
Comments: Scholarships are awarded to students pursuing full-time study at Canadian or US colleges or universities. There are no restrictions as to field of study, but applicants must have attained at least sophomore standing (10 full-course credits for Canadians) at the time of application. As a rule, applicants must be citizens of Canada or the US. International students may be eligible to apply if they have been full-time students at an American or Canadian university for at least one year at the time of application. Applicants must have completed a minimum of four semesters of college German (or have obtained an equivalent level of language proficiency elsewhere) in order to be able to participate in group projects and follow lectures in German. Applicants will be assessed on the basis of their academic record and statements of projected academic and professional future. Demonstrated interest in Germany and Europe and/or the need to learn the German language for professional or academic purposes will also be taken into consideration.
Scholarships are available for courses lasting a minimum of three weeks. The scholarship is approximately €850, which covers tuition, room and board in whole or in part. Accommodations are arranged by the host institution. In addition, DAAD will provide an international travel subsidy of €300-450. Scholarship recipients are expected to devote their full attention to the course and may not concurrently undertake individual research. A written report is requested within four weeks of the end of the course.
URL: http://www.daad.org/?p=51551
Length: 3-4 weeks
Comments: Scholarships are awarded to students pursuing full-time study at Canadian or US colleges or universities. There are no restrictions as to field of study, but applicants must have attained at least sophomore standing (10 full-course credits for Canadians) at the time of application. As a rule, applicants must be citizens of Canada or the US. International students may be eligible to apply if they have been full-time students at an American or Canadian university for at least one year at the time of application. Applicants must have completed a minimum of four semesters of college German (or have obtained an equivalent level of language proficiency elsewhere) in order to be able to participate in group projects and follow lectures in German. Applicants will be assessed on the basis of their academic record and statements of projected academic and professional future. Demonstrated interest in Germany and Europe and/or the need to learn the German language for professional or academic purposes will also be taken into consideration.
Scholarships are available for courses lasting a minimum of three weeks. The scholarship is approximately €850, which covers tuition, room and board in whole or in part. Accommodations are arranged by the host institution. In addition, DAAD will provide an international travel subsidy of €300-450. Scholarship recipients are expected to devote their full attention to the course and may not concurrently undertake individual research. A written report is requested within four weeks of the end of the course.
URL: http://www.daad.org/?p=51551
Deadline: December 1, 2012 Length:
Four weeks (Pre-dissertation)/ One year (Dissertation development) Comments: The
Eurasia Program offers fellowship support that provides financial and academic
support to graduate students in the early stages of dissertation development,
and Ph.D. candidates near completion of their doctoral programs in social
sciences and related humanities.
Deadline: December 3, 2012 5:00PM PST
Length: 8-12 months
Comments:
Internships are located at the Getty Center in Los Angeles or the Getty
Villa in Malibu. All positions are full-time beginning September 9,
2013 Most internships are for eight months, ending May 16, 2013 Conservation internships are twelve months, ending September 5, 2014 Grant amounts are $17,400 for eight months and $26,000 for twelve
months. The grant includes health benefits, but housing and relocation
funds are not provided.
URL: http://www.getty.edu/foundation/funding/leaders/current/grad_internships.html
Length: 8-12 months
Comments:
Getty Graduate Internships are offered in the four
programs of the J. Paul Getty Trust--the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Getty
Research Institute, the Getty Conservation Institute, and the Getty
Foundation--to students who intend to pursue careers in fields related to
the visual arts. Training and work experience are available in areas
such as curatorial, education, conservation, research, information
management, public programs, and grantmaking. Please see the list of internship areas and host departments participating in 2013--2014 (PDF, 7 pp., 87.77kb)
Approximately twenty graduate internship positions are funded each year. Internships are open to students of all nationalities. Applicants must be:
Approximately twenty graduate internship positions are funded each year. Internships are open to students of all nationalities. Applicants must be:
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URL: http://www.getty.edu/foundation/funding/leaders/current/grad_internships.html
Deadline: December 17, 2012 5:00pm EST
Length: 1 yr.
Comments: Up to 3 dissertation fellowships are awarded annually to outstanding doctoral students in musicology. Awards are not deferrable or renewable.Must be registered for a doctorate at a North American university, in good standing, and have completed all formal degree requirements except the dissertation at the time of application. The dissertation is expected to be completed within the fellowship year. Stipend of $20,000 for 12 months.
Deadline: December 17, 2012 5:00pm EST
Length: 1 yr.
Comments: One fellowship is awarded annually to increase the presence of minority scholars and teachers in musicology. The fellowship will support one year of graduate work for an underrepresented student in musicology at a North American University.Must have completed at least one year of graduate work, intend to pursue a Ph.D., and in good standing at the home institution. The Fellowship is not restricted to dissertation work. Awards are based on merit only, and there are no restrictions regarding research area, age, or sex.Stipend of $20,000 for 12 months.
Deadline: December 7, 2012
Length: 1-2 yrs.
Comments: Several grants offered to UC faculty and graduate students to support collaborative research projects related to Pacific Rim Studies. Can be renewed for an additional year of support. Graduate student proposals will be considered in direct competition with those from faculty.Graduate students must obtain faculty members to serve as principle investigators of record.Stipend of up to $20,000.
Deadline: December 15, 2012 5:00PM Central Time
Length: 1 yr.
Comments: Approximately 60 awards for women who are preparing to reenter the work force, change careers, or advance their current careers. Funds are provided for tuition, fees, books, transportation, and dependent care.Must be in the early stages of a master's degree program. Open only to women who have not received academic degrees in the last 4 1/2 years. Special consideration given to women of color.Stipend of $2,000 to $12,000.
Deadline: December 15, 2012
Length: 8 weeks
Comments: Scholarships are awarded to students currently enrolled full-time in a graduate program in all fields of study German Studies, German Language and Literature or German Translation and Interpretation. Applicants will be assessed on the basis of their academic record and statements of projected academic and professional future. As a rule, applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the US or Canada. Foreign nationals may be eligible if they have been full-time graduate students at a US or Canadian university for at least one academic year at the time of application. Applicants must have completed three semesters of college German or have achieved an equivalent level of language proficiency at the time of application. The scholarship of approximately €2,300 ($2,978) includes tuition, accommodations (arranged by the host institute) and a cash allowance for meals and incidental expenses in full or in part, depending on the choice of location and accommodations. DAAD will provide health and accident insurance as well as a travel subsidy of €300-450 ($388-582). Scholarship recipients are expected to devote their full attention to the course and may not concurrently undertake individual research. A written report is requested within four weeks of the end of the course.
URL: http://www.daad.org/?p=languagecourses
Deadline: 12/1/2012
Length: Up to a year
Comments:The Virginia Foundation for the Humanities offers residential fellowships to scholars and writers in the humanities. We seek applications that are intellectually stimulating, imaginative, and accessible to the public. There are no restrictions on topic, and applications are invited from across the broad spectrum of the humanities.
URL: http://www.virginiafoundation.org/research/fellowships/
Length: Up to a year
Comments:The Virginia Foundation for the Humanities offers residential fellowships to scholars and writers in the humanities. We seek applications that are intellectually stimulating, imaginative, and accessible to the public. There are no restrictions on topic, and applications are invited from across the broad spectrum of the humanities.
Fellowships are open to faculty members in the humanities, independent scholars, and others working on projects in the humanities. Applicants need not have advanced degrees, but the VFH generally does not support work toward a degree. Postdoctoral applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for projects other than dissertation revisions. The maximum fellowship stipend is $15,000 per semester. Fellowships are awarded for one semester or a full academic year.
URL: http://www.virginiafoundation.org/research/fellowships/
Social Science Research Council (SSRC), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellowship
Deadline: 12/1/2012
Length: 1-12 months (ABDs); 12-24 months (post-docs)
Comments: The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellowship Program provides recent PhD recipients and ABDs (please see program eligibility requirements) with opportunities to conduct research in Japan under the leadership of a host researcher. Fellows are encouraged to advance their own research and at the same time closely collaborate with young Japanese researchers and contribute to Japanese research communities. Projects must include work with colleagues and resources in Japan and propose a single, continuous stay in Japan from 1 to 12 months (short-term) or 1 to 2 years (long-term). Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents at the time of application and submit proof of affiliation with an eligible host research institution in Japan as part of the application packet. Applicants for 12-24 month (long-term) fellowships must submit a copy of a Ph.D. diploma from a university outside Japan dated no more than six years prior to April 1, 2013. Applicants for 1-12 month (short-term) fellowships must submit a copy of a Ph.D. diploma from a university outside Japan dated no more than six years prior to April 1, 2013 or a letter from their institution stating that the applicant is a Ph.D. candidate within two years of receiving a Ph.D.
URL: http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/jsps-fellowship/
Length: 1-12 months (ABDs); 12-24 months (post-docs)
Comments: The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellowship Program provides recent PhD recipients and ABDs (please see program eligibility requirements) with opportunities to conduct research in Japan under the leadership of a host researcher. Fellows are encouraged to advance their own research and at the same time closely collaborate with young Japanese researchers and contribute to Japanese research communities. Projects must include work with colleagues and resources in Japan and propose a single, continuous stay in Japan from 1 to 12 months (short-term) or 1 to 2 years (long-term). Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents at the time of application and submit proof of affiliation with an eligible host research institution in Japan as part of the application packet. Applicants for 12-24 month (long-term) fellowships must submit a copy of a Ph.D. diploma from a university outside Japan dated no more than six years prior to April 1, 2013. Applicants for 1-12 month (short-term) fellowships must submit a copy of a Ph.D. diploma from a university outside Japan dated no more than six years prior to April 1, 2013 or a letter from their institution stating that the applicant is a Ph.D. candidate within two years of receiving a Ph.D.
URL: http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/jsps-fellowship/
Deadline: 12/3/2012 Supporting documents, i.e. letters of reference and transcripts, must be received no later than 12/12/2012.
Length: one year
Comments:The Leifur Eiríksson Foundation funds scholars from U.S. universities for graduate research or study at universities in Iceland, and scholars from universities in Iceland to conduct research or study at universities in the United States. Recipients are chosen by the Foundation's Board of Trustees. Up to $25,000 in project costs, including travel to and from the research or study site will be paid on the scholar's behalf.
URL: http://www.leifureirikssonfoundation.org/scholarship/
Length: one year
Comments:The Leifur Eiríksson Foundation funds scholars from U.S. universities for graduate research or study at universities in Iceland, and scholars from universities in Iceland to conduct research or study at universities in the United States. Recipients are chosen by the Foundation's Board of Trustees. Up to $25,000 in project costs, including travel to and from the research or study site will be paid on the scholar's behalf.
URL: http://www.leifureirikssonfoundation.org/scholarship/
Deadline: December 7, 2012
Length: 3 yrs.
Comments: This is a full-time, three-year position with competitive salary and benefits that is normally three years in duration. Fellows will pursue their own research agenda, but will also work closely with AEI's resident scholars to develop their skills as public academics. At the end of three years, fellows may be considered for full-time placement at AEI as resident scholars. Must be a engaged in dissertation research or be a recent PhD graduate. Priority is given to applicants whose research interests match those of a resident AEI Scholar.Competitive stipends and benefits offered to all fellows.
Length: 3 yrs.
Comments: This is a full-time, three-year position with competitive salary and benefits that is normally three years in duration. Fellows will pursue their own research agenda, but will also work closely with AEI's resident scholars to develop their skills as public academics. At the end of three years, fellows may be considered for full-time placement at AEI as resident scholars. Must be a engaged in dissertation research or be a recent PhD graduate. Priority is given to applicants whose research interests match those of a resident AEI Scholar.Competitive stipends and benefits offered to all fellows.
Deadline: 12/1/2012 11:59PM EST
Length: 2 years
Comments: The Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies at the University of Virginia invites scholars whose work focuses on Africa and/or the African Diaspora to apply for a two-year post-doctoral research and teaching fellowship, beginning August 25, 2013, and ending August 24, 2015. The fellowship carries an annual salary of $45,000, plus benefits.
Length: 2 years
Comments: The Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies at the University of Virginia invites scholars whose work focuses on Africa and/or the African Diaspora to apply for a two-year post-doctoral research and teaching fellowship, beginning August 25, 2013, and ending August 24, 2015. The fellowship carries an annual salary of $45,000, plus benefits.
The fellowship is open to qualified candidates without restriction as to citizenship or current residence. Applicants for the post-doctoral fellowship must have been awarded their Ph.D. by the time of application or furnish proof from the relevant registrar that all documentation required for the Ph.D. has been submitted by July 15, 2013. Post doctoral applicants must have been awarded their Ph.D. no earlier than 2007. Please note: Individuals may not apply for the Woodson pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships at the same time.
URL: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/woodson/fellowship/postdoc.html
Deadline: 12/1/2012
Length: 2-9 months
Comments: AISLS fellowships support two to nine months of research in Sri Lanka by US citizens who already hold a PhD or the equivalent at the time they begin their fellowship tenure. Both scholars with little or no experience in Sri Lanka as well as specialists are encouraged to apply. Fellowship Benefits: A stipend of $3,000/month, for a period of two to nine months; Reimbursement for roundtrip airfare between the United States and Colombo, for an amount up to $2000; A limited budget for research expenses, to be negotiated according to need and funding limitations. Fellows will be required to provide documentation for these expenses.
URL: http://www.aisls.org/fellowship-directions.html
Length: 2-9 months
Comments: AISLS fellowships support two to nine months of research in Sri Lanka by US citizens who already hold a PhD or the equivalent at the time they begin their fellowship tenure. Both scholars with little or no experience in Sri Lanka as well as specialists are encouraged to apply. Fellowship Benefits: A stipend of $3,000/month, for a period of two to nine months; Reimbursement for roundtrip airfare between the United States and Colombo, for an amount up to $2000; A limited budget for research expenses, to be negotiated according to need and funding limitations. Fellows will be required to provide documentation for these expenses.
URL: http://www.aisls.org/fellowship-directions.html
Deadline: 12/1/2012
Length: 10-12 months
Comments: Up to 12 dissertation and postdoctoral fellowships to encourage comparative and interdisciplinary study of economic, political, and social aspects of modern and contemporary German and European affairs. Awards are for 10 to 12 months. Dissertation applicants must have completed all course work and exams. Postdoctoral applicants must have received a PhD within the last 2 years. Stipends are EUR 1100 per month for fellows working on dissertation and EUR 1400 per month for fellows working on postdoctoral research. In addition, fellows receive EUR 130 per month for each accompanying child and EUR 130 per month for spouse.
URL: http://www.fu-berlin.de/sites/en/bprogram/
Length: 10-12 months
Comments: Up to 12 dissertation and postdoctoral fellowships to encourage comparative and interdisciplinary study of economic, political, and social aspects of modern and contemporary German and European affairs. Awards are for 10 to 12 months. Dissertation applicants must have completed all course work and exams. Postdoctoral applicants must have received a PhD within the last 2 years. Stipends are EUR 1100 per month for fellows working on dissertation and EUR 1400 per month for fellows working on postdoctoral research. In addition, fellows receive EUR 130 per month for each accompanying child and EUR 130 per month for spouse.
URL: http://www.fu-berlin.de/sites/en/bprogram/
Deadline: 12/10/2012 -deadline for the Census Research Program. 1/ 20/2013 -deadline for BLS.
Length: 4-12 months
Comments: The American Statistical Association administers the ASA/NSF Research Fellowship Programs, with support from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and four federal statistical agencies: the US Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), and the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The General objective of the program is to foster collaborative and interdisciplinary activities that will stimulate the development of methodology and analytic research relevant to the sponsoring Federal agencies. The duration of the fellowships are usually between 4 to 12 months depending on the center. Please consult the program for possible renewals to appointments.
URL: http://www.amstat.org/careers/fellowshipsgrants.cfm
Length: 4-12 months
Comments: The American Statistical Association administers the ASA/NSF Research Fellowship Programs, with support from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and four federal statistical agencies: the US Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), and the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The General objective of the program is to foster collaborative and interdisciplinary activities that will stimulate the development of methodology and analytic research relevant to the sponsoring Federal agencies. The duration of the fellowships are usually between 4 to 12 months depending on the center. Please consult the program for possible renewals to appointments.
URL: http://www.amstat.org/careers/fellowshipsgrants.cfm
Deadline:12/1/2012 12:00PM HongKong Time. Full Applications deadline varies by
universities.
Length: 3 yrs.
Comments: The program aims to attract talented students in the world to pursue PhD studies in Hong Kong institutions. About 135 awards for 2013/2014. For further information, contact each of the 8 institutions separately: City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, Lingnan University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and The University of Hong Kong.UGC-funded institutions determine the eligibility requirements of their respective PhD programs. Interested parties should consult the on eligibility. A monthly stipend of HK$20,000 (approximately US$2,600) and a conference and research related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approximately US$1,300) per year.
URL: http://www.rgc.edu.hk/hkphd
universities.
Length: 3 yrs.
Comments: The program aims to attract talented students in the world to pursue PhD studies in Hong Kong institutions. About 135 awards for 2013/2014. For further information, contact each of the 8 institutions separately: City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, Lingnan University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and The University of Hong Kong.UGC-funded institutions determine the eligibility requirements of their respective PhD programs. Interested parties should consult the on eligibility. A monthly stipend of HK$20,000 (approximately US$2,600) and a conference and research related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approximately US$1,300) per year.
URL: http://www.rgc.edu.hk/hkphd
Deadline: December 1, 2012
Length: 1-2 yrs.
Comments: International Fellowships will be awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredited institutions are supported. Up to five fellowships are renewable for a second year.Must hold the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree. Applicants must intend to return to home countries after graduation. Preference is given to applicants who show prior commitment to the advancement of women and girls. Open only to women.Yearly stipend of $18,000 for Master's/First Professional Degree Fellowship, $20,000 for the Doctoral Fellowship, $30,000 for Post-doctral Fellowship.Yearly stipend of $18,000 for Master's/First Professional Degree Fellowship, $20,000 for the Doctoral Fellowship, $30,000 for Post-doctral Fellowship.
URL: http://www.aauw.org/learn/fellowships_grants/international.cfm
Length: 1-2 yrs.
Comments: International Fellowships will be awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredited institutions are supported. Up to five fellowships are renewable for a second year.Must hold the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree. Applicants must intend to return to home countries after graduation. Preference is given to applicants who show prior commitment to the advancement of women and girls. Open only to women.Yearly stipend of $18,000 for Master's/First Professional Degree Fellowship, $20,000 for the Doctoral Fellowship, $30,000 for Post-doctral Fellowship.Yearly stipend of $18,000 for Master's/First Professional Degree Fellowship, $20,000 for the Doctoral Fellowship, $30,000 for Post-doctral Fellowship.
URL: http://www.aauw.org/learn/fellowships_grants/international.cfm
Deadline: 12/3/12
Length: Short-term
Comments:
Length: Short-term
Comments:
Since 1933, the American Philosophical Society has awarded small grants to scholars in order to support the cost of research leading to publication in all areas of knowledge. In 2011-2012 the Franklin Research Grants program awarded nearly $380,000 to 77 scholars, and the Society expects to make a similar number of awards in this year's competition. The Franklin program is particularly designed to help meet the costs of travel to libraries and archives for research purposes; the purchase of microfilm, photocopies, or equivalent research materials; the costs associated with fieldwork; or laboratory research expenses.
URL: http://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/franklinDeadline: December 14, 2012
Length: Up to 12 months
Comments: Up
to 4 grants for dissertation research in the field of Jewish studies. Occasionally
grants are awarded to students in other field which are related to Jewish
scholarship. Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents who have
completed all requirements except for the doctoral dissertation, and who have
proficiency in a Jewish language. The Fellowship provides a $16,000
stipend.
