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CFN: The Deborah Gerner Grant for Professional Development

The award committee invites nominations for the The Deborah Gerner Grant for Professional Development. The grant is awarded by the Women’s Caucus of International Studies (WCIS) and sponsored by Lynne Rienner Publishers. Funds from this grant may be used to support any legitimate professional development need identified by the candidate. Some examples of possible uses include the following: (a) Travel to a professional meeting, (b) travel to conduct interviews, work with a colleague on a collaborative project, or field research, (c) purchase of databases, software, books, or other materials needed for research, or (d) participation in an appropriate pedagogy workshop or institute. Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program leading to a Ph.D., or must have earned a doctorate within the last five (5) years. Usually, only one grant of up to $2,000 will be awarded in any given year, but in exceptional circumstances more than one grant may be awarded. For more information please see the award website. The application deadline is October 15, 2010.

Foreign Policy-Related Junior Faculty Book Grants

The Smith Richardson Foundation’s International Security and Foreign Policy Program is pleased to announce its annual grant competition to support junior faculty research on American foreign policy, international relations, international security, military policy, and diplomatic and military history.  The Foundation will award at least three research grants of $60,000 each to support tenure-track junior faculty engaged in the research and writing of a scholarly book on an issue or topic of interest to the policy community.

These grants are intended to buy-out up to one year of teaching time and to underwrite research costs (including research assistance and travel).  Each grant will be paid directly to, and should be administered by, the academic institution at which the junior faculty member works.  Projects in military and diplomatic history are especially encouraged.  Group or collaborative projects will not be considered. The deadline for submission is June 30, 2010, and the results will be announced by October 31, 2010. For further information on eligibility and how to apply, please visit the website of the International Security and Foreign Policy Program

State Department Offers Grants for U.S./Afghanistan Professional Partnership Program

In his December 1, 2009, speech in West Point, New York, U.S. President Obama said that a new diplomatic initiative in Afghanistan would be part of the U.S. strategy to bring peace and stability in the Afghanistan/Pakistan region. As part of this initiative, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State is seeking proposals for a new program, called "The U.S./Afghanistan Professional Partnership Program." This program will bring young professionals from the two countries together to develop cross cultural relationships and develop professional skills that will positively impact people's lives and will result in stronger ties between the two nations. Applications are due by May 21, 2010.  The ECA expects to award one grant of $1.2 million for this project. For more information click here (PDF).

Fellowship: US Embassy Policy Specialist (EPS) Program

IREX announces the start of the 2010-2011 competition for the US Embassy Policy Specialist (EPS) Program. EPS provides fellowships to U.S. scholars and professionals for up to eight weeks to serve U.S. Embassies in Eurasia as policy specialists on a chosen topic and pursue their own research project independently. EPS Grant covers the cost of travel and in-country housing and provides a stipend for living expenses. The EPS application and instructions are available on the IREX website. Completed applications are due no later than March 15, 2010.

CfA: Freeman Foundation Summer Institute

The Japan Studies Association (JSA ) will be conducting its 8th Freeman Foundation Summer Institute on Japan from May 23-June 11th, 2010 for college teachers who have no prior background on Japan. The 3-week Institute is held in Honolulu, HI. The program covers up to $600 airfare, plus accommodations and most meals. More information is available on the JSA website, click on the 2010 Freeman Summer Institute. The deadline for applying is February 1st.

CfA: Summer Research Program for Undergraduates

The Department of Political Science at Oklahoma State University invites applications for the sixth annual Democracy, Interdependence and World Politics Summer Research Program for undergraduates. This program presents a valuable opportunity for undergraduate students to conduct faculty–mentored research projects. Supported by summer stipends of $4,000, research funds, travel funds, and intensive mentoring, students will formulate and carry out a research project work in one of the program’s issue areas: Foreign Policy in a Democracy; Interdependence and Foreign Policy; Democratization and Democracy Promotion; and Interdependence, Democracy and Conflict. Successful applicants will spend about 9 weeks at Oklahoma State (June – July) during the summer of 2010, where they will work with a team of faculty members and visiting scholars to develop research questions and design and complete projects. All application material is located on the Oklahoma State University Department of Political Science website. Please note that NSF rules require participants to be US citizens or permanent residents. The application deadline is February 15, 2010.

CfA: Freeman Foundation Summer Institute

The Japan Studies Association (JSA ) will be conducting its 8th Freeman Foundation Summer Institute on Japan from May 23-June 11th, 2010 for college teachers who have no prior background on Japan. The 3-week Institute is held in Honolulu, HI. The program covers up to $600 airfare, plus accommodations and most meals. More information is available on the JSA website, click on the 2010 Freeman Summer Institute. The deadline for applying is February 1st.

CfA: Summer Institute on Conducting Archival Research

Ph.D. students from any discipline working on dissertations involving archival research (particularly in relatively newly accessible archives) are invited to apply to participate in the 8th annual Summer Institute on Conducting Archival Research (SICAR) at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C., June 7-11, 2010. SICAR trains graduate students to get the most out of their time conducting research in archives. The deadline for applications is February 25, 2010. For more information, please see the SICAR website.

Fulbright Scholar Program

The Fulbright Scholar Program for U.S. Faculty and Professionals for 2010-2011 is now open. The Fulbright Scholar Program offers 115 grants in lecturing, research or combined lecturing/research awards in political science, including 11 Fulbright Distinguished Chairs, the Africa Regional Research Program, and the Middle East and North Africa Regional Research program. Even better, faculty and professionals in political science also can apply for one of the 144 "All Discipline" awards open to all fields. The application deadline is August 1, 2009. U.S. citizenship is required. For a full listing of all Fulbright programs and other eligibility requirements, please visit the website at www.cies.org or send a request for materials to scholars@cies.iie.org. For a detailed listing of Fulbright opportunities in political science, please consult the website.

Call for Applications - Australian Responsibility to Protect Fund

The Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect is calling for applications for support under the Australian Responsibility to Protect Fund from research institutions and non-governmental organisations that have a demonstrated capacity to produce high quality research or programs of work. The Australian Responsibility to Protect Fund was announced by the Foreign Minister in 2008 and will be administered by the Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect as part of its joint initiative with AusAID. Applications should focus on either one of two Priority Themes: (1) Advancing the Responsibility to Protect concept; (2) Supporting States to build capacity to protect populations and prevent genocide and mass atrocities. The Australian Responsibility to Protect Fund will accept proposals for up to two years of funding.  Applicants can apply for funding between $25,000 and $100,000 per year over the course of the research project or program of work. Applications outside these limits may be considered. Applications must be received before 5pm EST on Friday 5 June 2009.