Deadline Note

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a Letter of Inquiry as early as practicably possible for review. It is recommended that preproposals be received no later than December 15 to be considered for the April funding cycle and July 15 to be considered for the October funding cycle. Full proposals are to be submitted by invitation only.

Synopsis

Support is provided for projects to promote greater understanding between the U.S. and Japan, focusing on the areas of improved instruction in precollegiate education, communication/public opinion, and policy studies on central issues facing the U.S. and Japan.

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The sponsor will provide support to an eligible higher education institution for a program aimed at improving teaching, research, and outreach at the University of Ngozi in Burundi. USAID/Burundi encourages U.S. universities with expertise in applied agricultural research, extension, and agribusiness to apply for this partnership award.

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The sponsor provides grants to fund community improvement initiatives in communities with an active ADM facility. Up to four grants of $10,000 each will be awarded.

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The sponsor provides funding to encourage and support innovative projects that have an intercultural and/or international focus.

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Support is provided for scholars who are university professors and instructors, doctoral candidates, professional researchers at research institutes and other qualified professionals who want to conduct field research on relevant subjects in Korea. Duration is from three to twelve months. Fellows receive a monthly stipend and round-trip international airfare.

Synopsis

The program is designed to enhance competency in Korean language among overseas Korean Studies scholars, graduate students and professionals in Korea-related fields, by providing an opportunity to undertake intensive language training in a Korean language program at the leading universities in Korea. The fellowship period is for six months. Candidates with a Master's degree and below receive a stipend of 900,000 won; doctoral candidates and above receive a stipend of 1,100,000 won.

Deadline Note

Applications must be received by the Foundation in Japan by the closing date.

Synopsis

The sponsor is offering up to twenty fellowships in 2009. The Foundation invites doctors in the field of natural science, engineering and medicine, and especially from developing countries to apply for these fellowships. Successful applicants will be invited to Japan for a period of three to six months during the period of April 2009 through March 2010.

Deadline Note

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is January 15 for proposals to be considered at the spring meeting of the sponsor’s trustees. A small number of requests in specific program areas may also be considered at a fall meeting, for which the application deadline is August 1.

Synopsis

Support is provided to enable American scholars, specialists, and artists to conduct research and undertake projects in Asia involving the interdisciplinary analysis of religion and the arts. The sponsor awards up to five research fellowships or travel grants each year through this program.

Deadline Note

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is January 15 for proposals to be considered at the spring meeting of the sponsor’s trustees. A small number of requests in specific program areas may also be considered at a fall meeting, for which the application deadline is August 1.

Synopsis

The sponsor supports American scholars, doctoral students, and specialists in the humanities to undertake research, training, and study in Asia in various fields. Fellowship grants range in duration from one to nine months. The program also supports American and Asian scholars participating in international conferences, exhibitions, visiting professorships, and similar projects.

Deadline Note

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is January 15 for proposals to be considered at the spring meeting of the sponsor’s trustees. A small number of requests in specific program areas may also be considered at a fall meeting, for which the application deadline is August 1.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides grants to individuals and institutions in Japan and the United States for exchange activities that encourage the study and understanding of Japanese art and culture.

Deadline Note

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is February 1 for proposals to be considered at the spring meeting of the sponsor’s trustees. A small number of requests in specific program areas may also be considered at a fall meeting, for which the application deadline is August 1.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides support to artists, scholars, and specialists from Taiwan for research, study, and creative work in the United States. The sponsor also supports American and Asian arts specialists visiting Taiwan to participate in cultural exchange projects organized by local arts institutions. The Taiwan Fellowship Program supports up to eight grant recipients each year.

Deadline Note

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is January 15 for proposals to be considered at the spring meeting of the sponsor's trustees. A small number of requests in specific program areas may also be considered at a fall meeting, for which the application deadline is August 1.

Synopsis

The program emphasizes support for artists, scholars, and specialists from the Philippines undertaking research, study, and creative work in the United States.

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The sponsor awards a prize which honors the author of the best English-language work in South Asian studies. The sponsor particularly seeks nominations of broad scholarly works with innovative approaches that promise to define or redefine understanding of whole subject areas. To be eligible, nominated books must be original, scholarly, nonfiction works with a 2007 copyright date, and must be the first publication of this text in English anywhere in the world.

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The sponsor provides an award to be presented to an outstanding newer scholar from any discipline or country specialization of Southeast Asian studies.

Synopsis

The sponsor awards a prize to an outstanding scholar of Southeast Asian studies from any discipline or country specialization to recognize distinguished scholarly work on Southeast Asia beyond the author’s first book.

Deadline Note

The Board of Directors and all Grant Distribution Committees meet quarterly (usually in March, June, September and December). Deadlines are a month prior: on the first days of February, May, August and November. Requests received after any quarterly deadline will be considered at the next meeting.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides support for nonprofit, education or church organizations providing direct services to the residents of San Mateo County, California, and for international programs providing services in Mexico or Central America.

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The goal of this grant competition is to initiate U.S.-Eurasian cooperation through high quality, innovative, collaborative proposals in the biological, biomedical, and behavioral sciences related to HIV/AIDS and drug abuse. These small grants will provide one year’s support to joint research teams of U.S. and Eurasian scientists. All projects must be oriented toward non-military objectives and must be carried out in a civilian research environment.

Deadline Note

The December 1, 2007 deadline refers to Sustainable Communities and Economies proposals; the March 1, 2008 deadline applies to Arts and Culture proposals; and the August 1, 2008 deadline refers to Human Rights proposals.

Synopsis

Support is provided for grants in three major program areas, Arts and Culture, Human Rights and Sustainable Communities and Economies. Priority is given to organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area in California; and in the United Kingdom, priority is given to London-based organizations. The duration of the project may be up to three years.

Deadline Note

Proposals are accepted from June 1 through August 1 (preferred) for possible inclusion in the next calendar year budget.

Synopsis

The sponsor maintains a philanthropic contributions budget for non-profit, charitable programs closely tied to its corporate goals and focused primarily in locations of strong business interests.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides approximately six research awards to conduct research on EU affairs or U.S.-EU relations. Preference will be given to projects focusing on the organizations of the EU, particularly on the process of institution building within the EU and a variety of topics of interest. Projects requiring the grantee's presence in one or more of the member states of the EU are preferred. Candidates will need language proficiency for the country in which they will be located. Interpreters generally not provided. Grants range from two to five months in duration.

Synopsis

The sponsor offers approximately twelve awards for scholars in any field. Awards range in duration from three to nine months.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides a distinguished lecture/research award for a scholar to teach one survey course and a seminar in American studies.

Synopsis

Support is provided to a scholar to teach courses and collaborate in research with a Ben-Gurion University partner. The award is open to applicants in any field. Assistant professor or higher academic rank is required. The award is tenable at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Beersheba, and the duration of the award is ten months.

Synopsis

Support is provided to a scholar to teach courses and collaborate in research with a Technion partner at TECHNION - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa. Fellowships are for four to nine months. Professor or associate professor rank is required.

Synopsis

The sponsor awards a distinguished lectureship to teach two courses per semester at the B.A. and M.A. level. The amount of the award is approximately 350,000 Danish crowns for the academic year. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree and three years of teaching experience. Associate or full professors preferred; however, professionals will also be considered if they have the appropriate educational background.

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Support is provided to scholars to teach courses and collaborate in research with a Tel Aviv University partner at Tel Aviv University. Duration is four to ten months. A rank of assistant professor or higher academic rank is required.

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Support is provided to scholars to teach courses and collaborate in research in any field with a University of Haifa partner. The duration of the award is four to ten months. Assistant professor or higher academic rank is required.

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a research award in North American studies, tenable at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary. Junior scholars with promising research records as well as established senior scholars are encouraged to apply. The award is four to nine months in duration.

Synopsis

The sponsor makes a distinguished lectureship/research award for a scholar to lecture in American studies with possibilities for research. A stipend of 350,000 SEK is provided, including travel, and a baggage allowance.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides a distinguished lectureship for a scholar to teach one or two graduate seminars and one lecture course, and to participate in research in American studies. Duration is five to ten months.

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The sponsor awards a distinguished lectureship for a senior scholar to teach an advanced undergraduate course on U.S. government, politics, and political institutions and one or more advanced courses or faculty seminars in an area of specialization. The award duration is four to nine months. A stipend of $3,500 per month is offered.

Synopsis

The sponsor makes a distinguished lecturing award for a scholar to teach undergraduate and graduate classes. Opportunities exist for research in areas including labor law, public and constitutional law, comparative law, history of law and criminal law. Award durations are for three months, tenable at the Faculty of Law, Univarsity of Trento.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides a distinguished lecturing award to an established scholar to teach three lecture or seminar courses, and direct research at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The award is for four to nine months, and funding of $3,500 per month is provided.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides a lecturing/research award to pursue independent research and to teach a seminar on some aspect of transatlantic relations, tenable at the Department of European Political and Administrative Studies, College of Europe. French is desirable, but not required. The duration of the award is ten months.

Synopsis

Support is provided for a distinguished lecturing award to allow a scholar to teach three courses at an advanced undergraduate and graduate level in cultural studies at the Karl Franzens University of Graz. Duration is four months. Award is 4,360 Euro per month, plus travel funds for the grantee, and an allowance for dependents.

Synopsis

The sponsor awards a distinguished lectureship for a scholar to teach courses, direct research, and offer lectures or seminars at the undergraduate and graduate levels in American studies or literature. Award durations are five to nine months. Awards include a stipend of $3,600 per month, plus dependent, housing, book, and travel allowances.