Fellowship 2010: International Research and Exchange (IREX) 2010 - 2011

Organization: International Research and Exchange (IREX)

Website: IREX

Title: Advanced Research Scholar

Location: Various cities in Russia and the surrounding countries

Salary: Stipend, airfare, visa, insurance, and other provisions

Description:
The Individual Advanced Research Opportunities Program (IARO) provides students, scholars and professionals with support to perform policy relevant field research, in the countries of Eastern Europe and Eurasia. In addition to engaging in research in the region, the IARO fellowship affords scholars the opportunity to increase their understanding of critical, policy relevant issues, develop and sustain international networks, and collaborate with foreign scholars on topics vital to both the academic and policy-making communities.


Applicants to the IARO program can apply to do research in up to three countries for up to nine months. As part of the IARO fellowship, participants are provided with visa assistance, international roundtrip transportation, a monthly allowance for housing and living expenses, as well as emergency evacuation insurance. IARO fellows also have access to resources available in any of IREX’s 25 field offices.
 

Qualifications:
IARO fellowships will be awarded in each of the following categories:

Master’s Student
Eligibility: Must be enrolled in a master’s program during the grant period
Grant Duration: one to three months

Predoctoral Student
Eligibility: Must be enrolled in a PhD program during the grant period
Grant Duration: two to nine months

Professional
Eligibility: Must have one of the following degrees (MA, MS, MFA, MBA, MPA, MLIS, MPH, JD, MD) and must not be enrolled as a student during the grant period.
Grant Duration: two to nine months

Postdoctoral Scholar
Eligibility: Must hold a PhD by the application deadline
Grant Duration: two to nine months

All applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.
 

To Apply: Click Here  Deadline: November 17, 2009


My Note: IREX is a fantastic opportunity for people looking to do field work in Russia or the near abroad.  I was an IREX scholar years ago and highly recommend it.   Everyone in the organization, from the program officers, in-country staff, to the logistics officials were very friendly and efficient.  They award 20 grants for the masters level category yearly.  I am not sure the amount for the other two categories.  My advice is to be sure your research proposal is solid.  Also have contingency plans if possible.  They are not looking for an astrophysics level proposal.  They just want to ensure you know your reasons for wanting to conduct research, and that you know how to handle unforeseen circumstances.  Good luck :)