Monday, June 28, 2010

Deadline Approaching: Research Fellowship Program


The American Institute for Contemporary German Studies (AICGS), the leading resource and research center for analysis and assessment of the German-American relationship in an evolving Europe and changing world, is pleased to announce the DAAD/AICGS Research Fellowship Program. The program is designed to bring scholars and specialists working on Germany, Europe, and/or transatlantic relations to AICGS, which is located in Washington, DC, for stays of two months each. Fellowships include a monthly stipend of up to $4,725, depending on the seniority of the applicant, transportation to and from Washington, and office space at the Institute.

AICGS is now accepting applications for the next round of DAAD fellowships. The application deadline for spring 2011 (January - June 2011) is
August 31, 2010
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DAAD/AICGS Research Fellows will be expected to produce a short analytical essay that will be published on the AICGS website and distributed via the Institute's bimonthly email newsletter. Project proposals should address a topic closely related to one or more of the Institute's three research and programming areas:

1. Business and Economics
2. Foreign and Domestic Policy
3. Society, Culture, and Politics


For more details on project proposals and how to apply for the fellowship, please visit www.daad.org/?p=aicgsresearch2

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Deadline Approaching for Australia's Endeavour Awards

The deadline is approaching for the Australian Government's Endeavour Awards: due July 31
The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government's internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe and Americas to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to undertake study, research and professional development abroad.
The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards cover up to two years for a master's degree and 3.5 years for a PhD.
US citizens (as well as citizens from other eligible countries) are invited to apply for the Endeavour Postgraduate Awards by 31 July 2010 for the 2011 academic year. Details on how to apply and eligibility requirements can be found at: http://www.deewr.gov.au/International/EndeavourAwards/Pages/Apply.aspx