News archive 2010

NSP Alumni Grant program for the 2010–11  

The Open Society Institute’s (OSI) Network Scholarship Programs (NSP) is pleased to announce the new call for applications for the 2010 - 2011 Alumni Grant Program. This program offers grants to NSP alumni to further expand the knowledge gained during their fellowship and make a positive contribution to their home country.

Deadline for the 2010 competition is: Friday May 14, 2010.

Downloads:

Alumni Grant Program Application (66 Kb)

Alumni Grant Program Guidelines (72 Kb)

 
The new Call for Proposals for CEU Summer University 2011  

has been posted at http://www.sun.ceu.hu/01-about/proposals.php. The program is seeking innovative, research-based and/or policy-oriented course proposals taught by a team of 5-7 outstanding faculty members, preferably a good mix of eastern and western scholars.

The submission deadline is May 15, 2010.

 
The Open Society Foundation and Maastricht University  

invite applicants for the Master’s scholarships in the field of European Studies. Please choose one of the 3 available courses: the Master in European Studies, the Master in European Public Affairs, or the Master in Analyzing Europe. Each scholarship includes max. 18 months.

Completed applications should be returned to our center by 8 March 2010.

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Downloads:

Application form MAE (24 Kb)

Application form MEPA (24 Kb)

Application form MES (11 Kb)

OSF-Maastricht Guidance Notes (77 Kb)

 
Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF)  

Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) provides financial assistance to women from developing countries during their studies in the United States or Canada. The purpose of the grant is to support the education of women from developing countries who are committed to improving the lives of women and children in their home countries.

On-line application for the academic year 2010-11 will be available from November 2, 2009 to March 18, 2010. Women from developing countries (including Ukraine) enrolled at US or Canadian colleges/universities will be eligible. Applications can only be submitted by accessing MMMF website at www.mmmf-grants.org and completing the online application form.  

 
Central European University is pleased to announce its Call for Applications for academic year 2010/2011   

CEU is a graduate, English-language, research-intensive university located in Budapest, Hungary. It offers a variety of Master’s (MA, MS) and Doctoral (PhD, SJD) degree programs in English.

For more details on the application process, dedlines, financial aid and career paths see attached Call for Applications, visit our center or CEU official web site www.ceu.hu 

Downloads:

Call for Applications (zip 11Kb)

OSI/FCO Chevening Scholarships 2010-2011  

The Open Society Institute welcomes applications from citizens of Ukraine for the OSI/FCO Chevening Scholarships 2010-2011. The scholarships are for postgraduate study for periods of up to one year. Within the Scholarship Scheme the following options are available:

  • Research Scholarships at the University of Oxford (9-month Research Scholarships for postgraduate research in the Humanities, Social Sciences, or Environmental Sciences)
  • Master’s Scholarships:
    -   At the University of Oxford (within the Humanities, Social Sciences, or Environmental Sciences)
    -   At the University of York (MA in Political Philosophy -The Idea of Toleration).

Completed application forms must be returned to our center not later than 11 January 2010.

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Downloads:

9 month Notes and Application form (192 Kb)

Application Form for Graduate Study 2010-11 (135 Kb)

Master Notes for Applicants (96 Kb)

Supporting statement for University of Oxford Masters applicants (4 Kb)

York Masters Notes Application form (52 Kb)

OSI/Chevening Scholarship Eligibility Requirements Self-Assessment Form (7 Kb)

Reference Form (7 Kb)

 
The Undergraduate Exchange Program (UEP) of the Open Society Institute (OSI)  

is currently recruiting Scholarship Consultants to conduct interviews in Southeast Europe and Mongolia.

Scholarship Consultants will be part of an interview team to select finalists for the UEP Program, a fellowship program sponsored by the OSI in New York www.soros.org.
Candidates familiar with OSI or American scholarship programs are preferred. 

If you are interested in this position, please read the Call for Scholarship Interview Consultant below and submit your application by email to Kathleen Freis at kfreis@sorosny.org by Friday January 8, 2010

Downloads:

Call for Scholarship Interview Consultant (5 Kb)

 
CEU Research Fellowships 2010-2011  

CEU Professorial and CEU Visiting Research Fellowship is a program for teachers and researchers holding Ph.D. or equivalent, working in Central and Eastern Europe (except EU), former Soviet Union, and Mongolia. Fellows are supported for a research period of one to six months. This program is publication-oriented and promotes original research.

You can find the relevant fields of research, the application requirements and more information on the Special and Extension Programs Website: www.ceu.hu/sep/spo/fellowships.html

Application deadline: 5 January, 2010.