Short Term Research Grant For Romanian Researcher, USA

Description
The Romanian Cultural Institute and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars are pleased to announce the 2013 Short-Term Research Grant Program for Romanian Scholars. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to spend four months in residence at the Woodrow Wilson Center, where they will carry out advanced research and writing at one of the most prestigious nonpartisan institutes for advanced study in the United States.

Eligibility

1. The competition is open to Romanian citizens residing in Romania. The fields of study targeted are: history, political science, international relations, public policy, government, and law. Candidates must be currently pursuing research in key issues related to Romania’s present and recent past.
2. Applicants must be fluent in both written and spoken English. Applications should be submitted in English.
3. Scholars must be able to hold a valid passport and a J-1 visa.

Application Procedure
Please submit the following materials:

• a brief description of the proposed research project emphasizing its relevance in relation to contemporary issues. The project proposal should not be longer than five pages double-spaced.
• a professional resume (including the participant’s available contact information)
• two letters of recommendation
• copy of official proof of enrollment in a Ph.D. program or of Ph.D. studies completion.
• Application form, available here: http://www.icr.ro/bucharest/scholarships-and-residencies/

Submission Deadline
15 October 2012

Website Link
http://www.wilsoncenter.org/opportunity/short-term-research-grant-program-for-romanian-scholars