Fellowships
Joanna Foundation Graduate Fellowship in Marine
Biology
This fellowship is awarded to graduate students with the strongest overall
academic record.Contact the Marine Biology Program Director for more
information.
External Fellowship Opportunities
Opportunities are listed chronologically
World Peace Fellowships
Rotary Foundation
Deadline:Multiple/Open/Recurring
Applications must be made through a local Rotary club. Applications submitted directly to The Rotary Foundation will not be considered. Please consult your local club for the application deadline and procedure.
The sponsor wishes to improve health, support education, and
alleviate poverty. This program is intended for individuals who have chosen a
career in international relations, peace, and conflict resolution and who
already have no less than three years' experience in these areas.
The purpose of the program is to support and advance research, teaching,
publication, and practical field experience on issues of peace, goodwill,
causes of conflict, and world understanding; Inspire people to work for a
culture of peace and tolerance while enhancing their capacity, knowledge, and
skill by generating interaction between practitioners and academics; Provide
advanced international education opportunities in the area of peace and conflict
resolution; and Provide a means for The Rotary Foundation and Rotarians to
increase their effectiveness in promoting greater tolerance and cooperation
among peoples, leading to world understanding and peace. The Rotary Foundation
has partnered with eight leading universities worldwide in establishing seven
Rotary Centers for International Studies. Each year a new class of Rotary World
Peace Fellows is selected to study in a master's degree program in
international relations, peace, and conflict resolution lasting up to two years
and a professional development certificate program in peace and conflict
studies lasting up to three months.
Eligibility:
Applicants must: hold a bachelor's degree or commensurate experience as a
minimum, with strong academic achievement; have a minimum five years relevant
work experience with current full-time employment in a mid- to upper-level
position (professional development certificate); or a minimum of three years
combined paid or unpaid full-time relevant work experience (master's degree);
have proficiency in a second language (master's degree) or proficiency in
English (professional development certificate); and have strong leadership
skills. Individuals applying immediately after obtaining an undergraduate
degree are generally not strong candidates for Rotary World Peace Fellowships.
Funding:
The Master's Degree option is for fifteen to twenty-four months, with a two- to
three-month practical internship during the summer break. The Professional
Development Certificate option is for on three-month course, with two to three
weeks of field study incorporated into the curriculum. The fellowship provides
funding for the following: Master's degree: registration, tuition for a normal
course load as defined by the university, and other necessary and required
university fees; a monthly stipend for room and board based on the cost of
student living in the study area; transportation funding between my home and
study cities at the beginning and end of the fellowship term; and a limited
contingency fund meant to pay for the cost of books, supplies, and
unanticipated expenses. Professional development certificate: tuition and fees,
room and board in program-provided housing, field study expenses, educational
materials, medical insurance, and transportation between my home and study
cities at the beginning and end of the fellowship term.
Contact:
Agency:
One Rotary
Center
1560 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201-3698
Tel: 847-866-3000
Fax: 847-328-8554
College of Charleston:
Susan E. Anderson
Assistant Vice President for Research &
Director, Office of Research & Grants Administration
College of Charleston
Voice: 843-953-4973
Fax: 843-953-6577
More Information:
http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/RotaryCentersForInternationalStudies/Pages/ridefault.aspx
http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/083en.pdf
Opportunity:
Resident Fellowships Program
Sponsor:
Buffalo Bill Historical Center
Deadline:
04/15/2012
Description:
SYNOPSIS: Each year, the Buffalo Bill Historical Center offers a limited number
of research stipends for promising and established visiting western scholars.
Scholars research, write, and develop ideas and manuscripts that expand the
horizon of western studies. Fellows may pursue field research in the Cody area
(i.e., the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem or the Big Horn Basin and Mountains),
or work in the collections of the McCracken Research Library or one of the
museum galleries.
OBJECTIVES: Buffalo Bill Historical Center (BBHC) in Cody, Wyoming, invites
proposals for its 2012-2013 Resident Fellowship Program. Fellowships are
intended to fund research advancing knowledge, understanding, and passion about
the extraor dinary cultural and natural heritage of the American West and its
timeless and global relevance. Fellows may pursue field research in association
with ongoing studies conducted by BBHC curatorial staff in the Greater
Yellowstone region or conduct archival and artifactual research among the
collections of the BBHC: McCracken Research Library, the Buffalo Bill Museum,
the Whitney Gallery of Western Art, the Plains Indian Museum, the Cody Firearms
Museum, or the Draper Museum of Natural History. Research and collection
strengths at the BBHC include but are not limited to these: western art and art
history, Plains Indian art and cultures, Greater Yellowstone ecology and
conservation, firearms history and technology, western history, and the life
and times of William F. Cody. Projects must be relevant to the BBHC's mission
and tied to its resources and/or expertise. Special consideration will be given
to research proposals that incorporate an interdisciplinary approach to th
estudy of the American West
ELIGIBILITY Proposals for the 2012-2013 Fellowship Program will be awarded
based on the following criteria: 1. Candidate's professional background and
academic accomplishments; 2. Research project's potential contribution to
understanding of the cultural and natural heritage of the American West and its
timeless and global relevance; and 3. The potential for professional
presentation and/or publication upon completion of the Fellow's research.
FUNDING Selected Fellows receive a stipend up to $5,000. Fellowships require at
least one-week residency or more, dependent upon the parameters of the Fellow's
research needs. The period of residency must be completed between June 1, 2012,
and May 31, 2013. Fellows are responsible for arranging their transportation,
lodging, and meals during residency. (Note: Cody housing/lodging demands are
very high during the months of June, July, and August. The BBHC recommends
Fellows consider s cheduling their research in the off-season.)
Contact:
* Agency *
Contact: Chris Searles
Address:
Resident Fellows Program
Cody Institute for Western American Studies
720 Sheridan Avenue Cody, WY 82414-3428 U.S.A.
E-mail: lindac@bbhc.org
* CofC *
Susan E. Anderson
Assistant Vice President for Research &
Director, Office of Research & Grants Administration
College of Charleston
Voice: 843-953-4973
Fax: 843-953-6577
Email addresses:AndersonS@cofc.edu OR RivaleauS@cofc.edu
More Information:
http://www.bbhc.org/site_media/uploads/rsrch_images/bbhcfellowships-callproposals2012.pdf
http://www.bbhc.org/research/fellowship-program/
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Announces New Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship
Today, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced the creation of the Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship, a new component of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship will allow U.S. citizens to contribute to the strengthening of the public sector abroad by serving in professional placements within foreign government ministries or institutions while simultaneously carrying out an academic research/study project. The fellowship will help advance public policy research agendas, fosters mutual understanding and builds lasting ties between the U.S. and partner countries.
The Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship provides a distinctive opportunity for U.S. citizens to work side-by-side with the citizens of other countries to tackle the toughest public policy problems of the day. This new exchange is the vanguard of international public diplomacy, as it leverages the excellence of the Fulbright program to achieve global development objectives.
Fulbright Public Policy Fellows will serve in partner country governments, which include: Bangladesh, Cote d’Ivoire, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Mongolia, Nepal, Nigeria, Thailand, and Tunisia. The State Department, partner country governments, and the Institute of International Education will coordinate professional placements for candidates in public policy areas including, but not limited to, health, education, agriculture, justice, energy, environment, public finance, economic development, housing, and communications. Candidates must be in receipt of a master’s or J.D. degree by the beginning of the Fellowship (Summer 2012) or be currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program. Applicants must also have at least two years of work experience in public policy-related fields. Final selection will be made by the Presidentially-appointed Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
Applications will be accepted from November 4, 2011 through February 1, 2012. More information, including complete eligibility requirements, is available at http://www.us.fulbrightonline.org. Please visit http://us.fulbrightonline.org/applynow.html to apply. Fulbright Public Policy Fellows will begin their assignments in summer/fall 2012.
The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program and is supported by the people of the United States and partner countries around the world. Since 1946, the Fulbright Program has provided more than 310,000 participants from over 155 countries with the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research, exchange ideas and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns.
Amy Thompson McCandless, Ph.D.
Dean of the Graduate School and
Professor of History
The Graduate School of the College of Charleston
66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424
TEL: 843-953-5614; FAX: 843-953-1434
Http://mccandlessa.people.cofc.edu
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Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Announces New Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship
