[NYC-L] Fellowship: Research and Language Training in Southeast Europe

[Bleona Sadiku]

Thank You Erka.

Erkanda Bujari <eb246 at columbia.edu> wrote:=== NYC-L: New York City Discussion Forum ===

FYI--for those who can make use. Pls. forward to who you think is interested.

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American Councils Southeast European Language ProgramApplication Deadline: Applications for fall and academic year programsare due on January 15; applications for spring and summer programs aredue October 1.  The American Councils Southeast European Language Program offersacademic year, semester and summer programs for independent research andlanguage study in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,Macedonia, Romania, and Serbia and Montenegro.Application Requirements:Applicants must plan to study for at least one month in the region.Study-trips for periods of four to nine months are particularlyencouraged. Open to students at the MA and Ph.D. level, as well as post-doctoralscholars and faculty who have at least elementary language skills. Allapplicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicantsshould explain how their plans for language-study support their overallresearch goals. While students with a wide range of interests andresearch goals have received Title
 VIII support in the past, allapplicants should specify how their studies will contribute to a body ofknowledge that enables U.S. policy makers to better understand theregion. Fellowships for Language Study typically provide: --Full tuition at a major university in Southeast Europe --International round trip airfare from the fellow's home city toher/his host-city --A monthly living stipend --Housing stipends or direct payment for housing in universitydormitories --Health insurance of up to $50,000 per accident or illness--Visa support as necessary --Graduate-level academic credit through Bryn Mawr College for programsproviding 7 weeks or more of full time instruction --Ongoing logistical support from American Councils offices throughoutthe region--Language programs are designed to maximize linguistic and culturalimmersion into Southeast European society. All academic programsemphasize the development of practical speaking, listening, reading andwriting skills. Courses in literature
 and cultural studies may beavailable depending on the student's language proficiency. All classes,including area studies courses, are taught in the host-country language.Applications for fall and academic year programs are due on January 15;applications for spring and summer programs are due October 1. For more information contact: Outbound Programs/ Title VIII Research ScholarsAmerican Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700Washington, DC 20036(202) 833-7522outbound at americancouncils.org www.americancouncils.org 
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