Special Initiatives Research Fellowship
Sponsored by American Councils (ACTR)
Administered by American Councils (ACTR)

**** AWARD
Award Type: Scholarship



**** CONTACT INFORMATION
Outbound Programs/ Title VIII Research Scholars
ACTR/ACCELS
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
United States

phone: (202) 833-7522
email: outbound@americancouncils.org
url: http://www.americancouncils.org

**** LOCATION
Country: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Fields of Study: All Fields of Study
Emphasis On: Relevant research in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.


**** FINANCIAL DATA INFORMATION
Average Amount per Award: $35,000
Award Includes: Travel Expenses, Health Insurance


**** APPLICATION INFORMATION
Deadline: Spring/Summer: October 1, Fall: January 15
Procedure: Application Instructions: To apply, scholars must submit an original and five copies of the following: --An application form --A two to three-page research proposal and bibliography --A one-page research synopsis in the host-country language --A policy-relevance essay --A list of proposed archives (if relevant) --Curricula vitae or resume --Budget form In addition, applicants must submit one copy of: --The inside page of their U.S. passport, valid for at least six months after their scheduled return to the U.S. --Two letters of recommendation (reference writers may send letters directly to the American Councils Outbound Office). At least one letter of recommendation must directly address the applicant


**** ELIGIBILITY
Level of Study: Doctorate, PostDoctoral
Nationality/Residency: U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents only.
Other Criteria: Applicants to the Special Initiatives Fellowship must: --Hold a Ph.D. in a policy relevant field --Possess sufficient language ability to carry out their proposed research --Plan to spend at least four months conducting research in the region --P