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Smithsonian Institution - Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars - East European Studies Short-term Grants: Projects concerning East European or Baltic studies should focus on fields in the social sciences and humanities including, but not limited to: Anthropology, History, Political Science, and Sociology. Russia and the Soviet successor states, as well as the former East Germany, are excluded from consideration. All projects should aim to highlight their potential policy relevance. Grants are for 1 month and do not include residence at the Wilson Center. See http://www.wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=5989#short. Kennan Institute - Short-Term Grants: The Institute offers Short-Term Grants in Russian studies lasting up to one month to scholars having a particular need to use the library, archival, or other specialized resources of the Washington, D.C. area. DEADLINES - June 1, September 1, December 1, March 1. See http://www.wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?topic_id=1424&fuseaction=topics.item&news_id=8713

Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research - International Symposia: The International Symposia recognize no boundaries-intellectual, national, or subdisciplinary. These symposia affirm the worth of anthropology and its capacity to address the nature of humankind from a wide variety of perspectives. They make new links to related disciplines, such as law, history, and ethnomusicology, and revivify old links, as between archaeology and sociocultural anthropology, for example. The landmark symposia from the 1950s, Anthropology Today and Man's Role in Changing the Face of the Earth, were models for the broad viewpoint and critical spirit animating Wenner-Gren International Symposia ever since. The recent symposium Anthropology Beyond Culture continued this tradition by judging the worth of the culture concept to analyze the world today. DEADLINES – June 1, December 1. See http://www.wennergren.org

National Science Foundation - International Research and Education: Planning Visits and Workshops: International Planning Visit/Workshop Awards can support the initial phases of developing and coordinating integrated research and education activities with foreign partners. Support is primarily for travel and subsistence expenses; salaries and stipends are not typically supported. FUNDING: It is anticipated that $1.5 million will be available for about 50 awards each year.  DEADLINE - May 20, September 20, February 20. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12815

National Endowment for the Humanities - Rediscovering Afghanistan: The special initiative is designed to promote research, education, and public programs about Afghanistan and to encourage United States institutions to assist Afghanistan in efforts to preserve and document its cultural resources. Proposals for the initiative may take the form of projects to preserve and provide access to documents and artifacts; education and training for Afghan archivists, librarians, and museum professionals; new scholarship; scholarly translations; archaeology projects; educational projects in US schools, colleges, and universities for every level, K-16; and public programs conducted by US libraries, museums and historical societies, including exhibitions, film, radio, and Internet-based programs. Applications must be submitted to one of the Endowment's existing grant programs at its regular deadline. See http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/afghanistan.html

Council for International Exchange of Scholars - Fulbright Scholar Awards: The traditional Fulbright Scholar Program sends 800 U.S. faculty and professionals abroad each year. Grantees lecture and conduct research in a wide variety of academic and professional fields. DEADLINE: August 1. The Fulbright Senior Specialist Program: provides short-term opportunities for two to six weeks of work and research abroad. Applications are accepted in: business administration, communications and journalism, economics, education, environmental science, information technology, law, political science, sociology, U. S. studies (i.e., art, art history, dance, history, literature, music, popular culture, and theater). DEADLINE - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. See http://www.cies.org/

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation - Research Fellowship Program: The Foundation awards fellowships to scholars and scientists of all academic disciplines under 40 years of age for research stays of between 6 and 12 months in Germany. International Postdoctoral Research in Germany and the US for Scientists - The linked program, sponsored by the Humboldt Foundation and the National Research Council (US), makes awards for the conduct of scientific research first in Germany (6-12 months), then in the United States at one of several US federal laboratories (1-3 years). The Ph.D. must have been completed within 5 years of the date of application. Summer Research Fellowships for U.S. Scientists and Scholars: Scholars of all academic disciplines may apply. DEADLINE - continuous. See http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/programme/stip_aus/stp_p.htm

Austrian Science Fund - Lise Meitner Program: The program supports scholars in any discipline for work at Austrian research facilities and for participation in Austrian research programs. Scholars must be not be older than 40 at the time of application (female applicants with one child may be 43; female applicants with more than one child may be 45). DEADLINE - continuous. See http://www.fwf.ac.at/en/projects/meitner.html

Carnegie Corporation - International Peace and Security: Inspired by Corporation founder, Andrew Carnegie's abiding interest in world peace, the International Peace and Security (IPS) program has long sought to identify and focus public and policy level attention on the most serious challenges on the global security agenda. Today, the world is facing a potentially combustible mix of existing and emerging threats, accelerated by the complex forces of globalization, that require new thinking about longer-term strategic challenges. Organized violence in the form of conventional war between states has become less prevalent, but smaller-scale, internal conflicts, as well as strategic rivalries among major powers, pose new threats as well as opportunities. At the same time, significant security issues of past decades persist. The IPS program has evolved to more clearly respond to current international security challenges, while anticipating new challenges and helping shape effective policy responses. Four interrelated focus areas currently receive IPS support: 1) Nuclear and Biological weapons 2) Russia and Eurasia, 3) States at Risk and 4) Alternative Foreign Policy Perspectives. This program aims to build on the Corporation's strength, generating and supporting forward-looking ideas that will reach policymakers and the public, foster constructive international relationships and improve the prospects for achieving peace. DEADLINE - continuous. See http://www.carnegie.org

German Marshall Fund of the United States - Grants: The Fund's grants to individuals must address issues important to European countries and the United States. They must involve people or institutions on both sides of the Atlantic. GMF has a particular interest in leadership development. The Fund does not fund scientific research or the arts. DEADLINE - continuous. See http://www.gmfus.org/grants/index.cfm

Human Frontier Science Program: The HFSP Program promotes international collaboration in interdisciplinary, basic research in the life sciences. A second emphasis of the HFSP is to encourage researchers who are early in their careers. The third emphasis is to stimulate novel and interdisciplinary research. Short-term Fellowships: The Fellowships enable researchers to move into new areas by learning new techniques or establishing new research collaborations. Support can last from 2 weeks to 3 months in a laboratory in a foreign country. DEADLINE - continuous. See http://www.hfsp.org/how/appl_form.php

MacArthur Foundation - Global Security and Sustainability: The objectives of the Program on Global Security and Sustainability are to promote peace within and among countries, healthy ecosystems worldwide, responsible reproductive choices, and the protection of human rights. The Foundation encourages work that recognizes the interactions among these global problems. DEADLINE - continuous. See http://www.macfound.org/site/c.lkLXJ8MQKrH/b.929441/k.74BD/International_Grantmaking.htm

Open Society Archives at Central European University - Research Grants: The Archives, located in Hungary, offer research grants to support visiting scholars pursuing research in its holdings. The three areas in which the Archives collects materials are: Communism and the Cold War, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe, in the period after World War II; Human Rights Issues and Movements, with particular emphasis on the second half of the 20th century; and the Soros Foundations, including records of the Soros Foundations and Open Society Institute organizations. DEADLINE - continuous (reviews conducted in March, June, September and December). See http://www.osa.ceu.hu/grants/ResearchGrant.shtml

W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research - Associate Fellowships: Fellowships are open to those in Near Eastern studies from prehistory through the early Islamic period, including the fields of archaeology, anthropology, art history, Bible, epigraphy, historical geography, history, language, literature, philology and religion and related disciplines.  The research period should be continuous, without frequent trips outside the country.  Residence at the Albright is required.  The option to accommodate dependents is subject to space available at the Albright. Associate Fellowships: 13 administrative fee awards for senior and junior fellows (for one or two semesters). DEADLINE - continuous. See http://aiar.org/fellowships.html#list

Weimer Classics Foundation - Grants: The Foundation, located in Weimer, Germany, awards grants in support of academic, literary and artistic projects on the cultural history of Europe from the 18th to the 20th century. Residencies offer research opportunities at the Goethe and Schiller Archives, the Goethe National Museum, and at the Herzogin Anna Amalia Library. DEADLINE - continuous. See http://www.weimar-klassik.de/english.html

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