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Institute of American Cultures (IAC) Visiting Scholar/Researcher Fellowship Program in Ethnic Studies

By Brett Baker on December 21, 2012 4:13 PM | | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)
Deadline: February 6, 2013

Length: 3 quarters

Comments: The Institute of American Cultures, which houses UCLA's four Ethnic Studies Research Centers (American Indian Studies Center, Asian American Studies Center, Ralph H. Bunche Center for African American Studies Center, and Chicano Studies Research Center), offers awards to visiting scholars/researchers to support research on African Americans, American Indians, Asian Americans, and Chicanas/os. We especially encourage applications that advance our understanding of new social and cultural realities occasioned by the dramatic population shifts of recent decades, including greater heterogeneity within ethnic groups and increased interethnic contact. Must hold a Ph.D. from an accredited college or university at the time of appointment. UCLA faculty, staff, and currently enrolled students are not eligible to apply. Visiting Scholar appointments are for persons who currently hold permanent academic appointments, and Visiting Researcher appointments are for newly degreed scholars. Offer of Fellowship is contingent upon funding availability.Maximum stipend of $32,000 to $35,000 for 3 quarters (contingent upon rank, experience, and date of completion of terminal degree) + health benefits + up to $4,000 reimbursed research support, of which $1,000 may be applied to relocation expenses.

Morris K. Udall Foundation, Native American Congressional Internships

By Brett Baker on December 7, 2012 9:52 PM | | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)
Deadline: January 31, 2013 

Length: 10 wk 

Comments: Up to 12 students selected for a 10 week internship program in congressional offices in Washington, DC, fulfilling a variety of tasks ranging from general support work to special research and writing projects. Interns work full-time and gain firsthand knowledge of decision-making events and government processes. The program seeks to give Native American students an opportunity to learn about the federal government from the inside.Open to college juniors and seniors, graduate students, recent graduate from a tribal or four-year college and law students. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Must be an enrolled member of Native American tribe. Stipend of $1,200 plus airfare, lodging, and daily allowance.

National Security Education Program, David L. Boren Graduate FellowshipsNat...

By Brett Baker on December 6, 2012 8:13 PM | | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)


Deadline: January 31, 2013

 

Length: 12 wks - 24 months

 

Eligibility Requirements: Open only to U.S. citizens. Study outside the U.S. is encouraged, but not required. All fellows must include the study of a modern language other than English. Recipients must agree to work for the federal government or in the field of education after graduating. NSEP gives some preference to applications that include important global, economic, political, and/or social issues affecting U.S. national security. No minimum level of language proficiency required. Stipends up to $30,000 per year for international study and domestic study. Up to $24,000 for overseas study.

 

Program Description: Fellowships support graduate students who wish to add an international component to their studies. Fellows can pursue the study of languages, cultures, and regions of the world outside of Western Europe, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. Awards provide up to 24 months of support.

 

For More Information: Boren Fellowships Institute of International Education 1400 K Street NW, 6th Floor Washington, DC 20005

(800) 618-6737

 

boren@iie.org

www.borenawards.org/boren_fellowship

American Research Center in Egypt, Fellowship Program

By Brett Baker on December 5, 2012 7:49 PM | | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)
Deadline: January 15, 2013

Length: 3-12 months 

Comments: Four separate fellowship programs offer support for dissertation and postdoctoral research in Egypt. Three to twelve month awards provide living stipends and airfare. Predoctoral applicants must have completed all requirements for the doctorate except the dissertation. All fellows must affiliate with an Egyptian scholar. Competitive stipends and benefits offered to all fellows.

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