CFA: Research Opportunities at the Historical Archives of the European Union

Deadline: see below

European Court of Auditors Postgraduate Research Grant Programme: Two research grants in the field of European public finance and EU budget, open to researchers from a wide range of disciplines, are available to conduct research at the HAEU in Florence. Deadline: 30 July 2021 

European People’s Party Postgraduate Research Grant Programme: Researchers interested in the history, role and impact of Christian Democracy on decisive moments in the process of European integration are invited to apply for a research grant to study the primary sources held at the HAEU, at the EPP Group’s archives in Brussels and at the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) in Sankt Augustin - Bonn. Extended deadline: 30 June 2021 

 Vibeke Sørensen Research Grant Programme: The programme, set up in 1993 with the support of the European Commission, aims to encourage research on the history of European integration and of EU institutions based on primary sources held at the HAEU in Florence. 2^nd round deadline: 30 June 2021

DHRC Student-Initiated Summer Internship Fellowship (U-M)

Deadline: March 22, 2021

 

 

The Donia Human Rights Center is initiating a pilot program to offer a rising LSA undergraduate junior or senior a fellowship to work with (or at) an international human rights institution or organization identified by the student. The fellowship seeks to support a student with a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in human rights.

The successful applicant is expected to spend eight weeks, between May and August 2021, working virtually (or, if possible, in person) with an international human rights institution or organization. To qualify for the fellowship, the placement must be with a government, a non-governmental organization (NGO), an international organization, or a research institution that works on issues of international human rights.  The placement can be located within the United States or abroad. The following are not eligible placements: (a) an organization that works primarily on issues of domestic law or policy without some focus on international human rights; (b) any program for academic credit; (c) research for a faculty member at a university.

Students must provide a letter of invitation from the proposed host organization that will set out in detail the work that the student will perform. 

The fellowship provides a stipend of up to $5,000 to defray the costs of living for eight weeks. Applications will be reviewed by a committee from DHRC. If COVID-19 restrictions and conditions permit travel to the relevant placement, the fellowship will provide an additional $1,000 to reimburse travel expenses.

Upon completion of this virtual internship, fellows are expected to deliver a presentation of their internship projects and experiences and submit a written reflection to DHRC.

Application Deadline: March 22, 2021

Notification: April 5, 2021 (approx.)

Eligibility Requirements

This fellowship is open to LSA undergraduates in the class of 2022 or 2023. Students can apply from any department in LSA. It is not open to graduating seniors (i.e., students graduating in WN21 or SP/SU21). Students must return to campus for at least one semester after completing this internship.

Application Procedure

Applicants must submit the following:

1. A proposal: The 2-3 page single-spaced proposal should include a complete description of the student's proposed internship. The proposal should include a detailed description of the organization and the nature of the work the student will be performing; the dates of the proposed internship; any relevant experience; relevant language skills; proposed itemized budget; and other relevant information. It should be sufficiently detailed to permit the selection committee to evaluate the quality and feasibility of the proposed project or program. Students do not need to have a track record of experience to be considered.  

Please note: If you are planning an in-person internship experience, please submit two itemized budgets: one for an in-person experience and one for a virtual experience. If the in-person internship is not possible, the fellowship will provide funding for your virtual experience. As noted, the maximum amount awarded will be $5000. 

2. Letter of invitation from the proposed placement. The student must submit a letter from the organization, and ideally from the student’s proposed supervisor, regarding the substantive work or projects. Students will not be funded to perform administrative or clerical work for the organization.

3. Resume or CV

4. Unofficial or official U-M transcript

5. At least one letter from a U-M Instructor

6. Identify other funding sources. Applicants must identify all other funding sources they have applied to and received funding from. If this does not apply to the applicant, the applicant must explicitly state that they have not applied for other funding. During the application review process and leading up to the experience, fellowship recipients who receive additional funding towards their internship or research must inform our office immediately. 

7. Submit application. Please email all the requested application materials in a single PDF file to dhrc-fellowships@umich.edu by the March 22, 2021 deadline.

Contact Information: dhrc-fellowships@umich.edu

Funding: WCEE Summer Funding

Deadline: March 1, 2021

 

Summer Grants for Research and Internships in Europe and Eurasia

Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, we will consider funding applications for summer 2021 for a variety of research or internship projects, including virtual opportunities. All travel must follow current guidelines, which are detailed in the International Institute Travel Policy.

Funding for in-person and virtual summer research projects or internships based in Europe/Eurasia or at international institutions from that area in the U.S. Open to full-time undergraduate or graduate students Funding sources include: Center for European Studies Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies Copernicus Center for Polish Studies Weiser Center for Emerging Democracies If you have questions or would like to make an advising appointment, please reach out to us at wcee.funding@umich.edu or visit our Virtual Advising Office on Fridays from 1-3 pm to learn more about different funding opportunities or to get feedback on application materials.

Visit the WCEE website for full eligibility requirements and to apply.

 

Internship: University of Michigan Center for Japanese Studies (CJS)

Deadline: November 12, 2020

This Thursday (11/12) at 6:00pm, the Center for Japanese Studies will be partnering with fellow International Institute centers to present “Access Internships”, an information session for U-M students to learn about available internship opportunities and funding resources that utilize their area studies - including virtual opportunities. 

Included in this session is an introduction to the Japan Internship Initiative, which pairs grad and undergrad students with summer positions that utilize their Japanese language and cultural skills. Funding opportunities for internships with Japanese organizations will also be presented.
Register here: myumi.ch/88MKV 

Funding: CES Spring 2020 Small Event Grants

Deadline: December 1, 2019

CES Small Event Grants support workshops, lectures, symposia and other small events that share research on Europe with a wider community. Individuals affiliated with CES member institutions are eligible to apply for grants ranging from $300 to $1,250. Grants are awarded twice a year, in January for events taking place in the Spring semester, and August for events taking place in the Fall semester.

Funding: CES Small Event Grant (through Columbia University)

Deadline to Apply: July 15 for Fall semester events, December 1 for Spring events


Please apply online: https://fs21.formsite.com/CESatColumbia/form45/index.html

CES Small Event Grants support workshops, lectures, symposia and other small events that share research on Europe with a wider community. Individuals affiliated with CES member institutions are eligible to apply for grants ranging from $300 to $1,250.

Each applicant must meet the following criteria:
• Be a representative of, or otherwise affiliated with, an institution that is a member of the CES Academic Consortium.
• Submit an application, promotional plan, budget and description of the event.
• Events that are affiliated with the International Conference of Europeanists organized by CES will be considered; however, unaffiliated events will be given preference.
For more information, read our FAQs.

Faculty, administrators, and students at institutions that are members of the CES Academic Consortiumare eligible to apply. For a list of institutions belonging to the CES Academic Consortium, click here.

CFP: STIP: Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies Grant Application

Deadline: March 1, 2019

The Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies (BIAAS) seeks grant proposals for projects aimed at promoting an understanding of the historic relationship between the United States and Austria (including Habsburg Austria) in the fields of history, politics, economics, law, cultural studies, and public history. Grants may include support for related lectures, seminars, workshops, conferences, exhibits, publications, podcasts, and documentaries. Salary replacement and/or tuition are not eligible. Grants will not exceed $25,000 unless a compelling case is made for a larger grant. Grant recipients in academia are encouraged to submit an article from grant research to be considered for publication in the Institute’s Journal of Austrian-American History. 

Grant applications must be submitted by March 1, 2019. Applicants will be notified of the results of their applications in June 2019. Grants will be distributed before September 1, 2019, with the grant award period beginning on September 1, 2019, and ending on August 31, 2020. A final report will be due within ninety days after the completion date of the award period.

Grant Application Format 

A grant proposal shall consist of a one-page proposal summary, narrative description, and all required supporting information. 

A Proposal Summary (download template at botstiber.org)

This should provide the following: 

• Title of project 
• Name of applicant 
• Country of citizenship 
• Applicant’s position and institution (if applicable) 
• Current and permanent mailing address 
• Email address 
• Project synopsis (not to exceed 100 words) 
• A statement about how this project promotes an understanding of the historical relationship between Austria and the United States (not to exceed 100 words)
• Amount of money requested (in U.S. dollars) 
• Proposed start and end date of project
• A list of sources that have provided funding for this project and the amount they have given 
• A list of all other sources that have been solicited to provide funding for this project and the amount requested
• The result or the final product that the applicant is working toward during the grant period (not to exceed 25 words) 
• A statement about where the applicant learned of Botstiber grants
• If the applicant has previously applied for funding from Botstiber, indicate the year of the previous application and whether the proposal was funded

Narrative Description (not to exceed three single-spaced pages): 

The applicant should submit a narrative, not to exceed three single-spaced pages, which provides a justification for the project, conveying the ideas, objectives, methods, and work plan. A simple statement of need or intent is insufficient. The applicant should describe the significance of the proposed project pertaining to Austrian-American studies, including its value to scholars and/or general audiences. If a grant request is for a distinct part of a larger project, an overview of the larger project should be included. The applicant should describe the intended audience and the intended results of the project. The applicant should explain how the results will be disseminated and why such means are appropriate to the subject matter and audience. 

Supporting Information: 

• Budget: An itemized budget for the fellowship term (in U.S. dollars; not to exceed one page); note that applicants are requested to provide reasonable and informed estimates for expenses 
• CV: A curriculum vitae for the applicant, showing current and past positions, education, awards, honors, publications (including page numbers), and other relevant professional activities and accomplishments (not to exceed 3 pages) 
• Bibliography: A bibliography outlining the most important source sets and relevant scholarship on the topic (not to exceed 3 pages) 
• Other support: A description of all current support and pending grant and/or fellowship applications related to this project. State the title of the grant or fellowship, source, period covered, amount, and expected notification date. If no other funding for this project is expected or sought, please state this. 
• Reference letters: Letters of recommendation specifically addressed the proposed research project (not to exceed 2-3 pages per letter), which may be included with the application or submitted directly by the recommender 

Proposals must be in English. The entire proposal should not exceed 14 pages. Font size should be no smaller than 12 point. BIAAS expects grant recipients to provide broad access to all grant products, insofar as the conditions of the materials and intellectual property rights allow. Applications may be submitted by mail or email to the address set forth below on or before March 1, 2019. Late proposals will not be considered. If you have questions about the application process, you may visit www.botstiber.org to view the frequently asked questions or contact:

Jason Naum

The Dietrich W. Botstibler Foundation 

200 e. State Street, Suite 306-A

Media, Pennsylvania 19063

grants@botstibler.org

Phone: 610-566-3375 ext. 202

Fax: 610-566-3376

Announcement: College of Europe application period 2018-2019 started, scholarship opportunities and more

Deadline: January 17, 2018

Click here to learn more and apply!

All applicants to the College must hold a relevant university degree. Candidates must submit a formal application for admission, which consists of an online application.

Applications need to be submitted with all the requested supporting documents before the closing date. All applicants, including students who do not apply for a scholarship, must indicate their selection committee (in principle according to their nationality) in the application form. Should there be no selection committee, please select 'No selection committee - College of Europe'. This does not apply to MATA applicants (Master in Transatlantic Affairs).

Recommendation letters are in the form of online recommendation questionnaires that are automatically sent to your nominated referees via email through your online application.