IREX Awards First Roberts Fellowship to Dr. Elizabeth Brainerd Application deadline: April 15, 2002 This program supports cutting-edge research in the social sciences on Eastern Europe, the New Independent States (NIS), the Near East, and Asia. A single grant will be awarded each year for up to 18 months in length. Eligibility The principal investigator must be a US citizen or permanent resident. A PhD or equivalent terminal degree is required. Collaborative research programs involving international colleagues are strongly encouraged. Eligible Countries of Research Focus Eastern Europe: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia. New Independent States: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. Near East: Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan and Turkey Asia: China, Mongolia, North Korea. Priority will be given to projects on Asia, the Near East, Southeastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia. Maximum Award: $50,000 Eligible Expenses Travel and associated expenses; stipends; honoraria; materials; meeting and conference expenses; and publication expenses. Limited equipment may also be authorized if needed to conduct research. To Apply Submit a completed application form; a research proposal; budget; timeline; and curriculum vitae. For more information, please contact roberts@irex.org Listed at AZER.com: 2/25/2002 AI Home | Magazine Choice | Topics | Store | Contact us From Azerbaijan International © Azerbaijan International 2002. All rights reserved.