THE RUTH CRAWFORD MITCHELL CZECH/SLOVAK SCHOLARSHIP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
The annual Ruth Crawford Mitchell Scholarship offers the opportunity for a mature Czech or Slovak individual already pursuing a government, business or academic career (students are not eligible) the opportunity to conduct specific related research at the University of Pittsburgh. This study should further the applicant’s career as well as contribute to the overall body of knowledge within the field and be applicable to problems which confront the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
PURPOSE:
To bring an individual from the Czech Republic’s or Slovakia’s academic, government or commercial sector to the University of Pittsburgh for a term on non-degree research which will enhance the applicant’s career and deal with problems confronting the Czech and Slovak Republics. Research in education, science, public administration, political science, economics and/or sociology is encouraged.
ELIGIBILITY:
A resident citizen of the Czech Republic or Slovakia who will return there within three months following the completion of the scholarship to pursue his or her career. Applicants must have completed a university degree, and not be currently enrolled in a university program of study. Several years work experience is mandatory. An excellent working knowledge of English is required as the scholar will be required to function independently in the Pittsburgh environment.
DATES AND LENGTH OF STAY:
The research will take place between late August and December (the complete Fall Term) of the calendar year in which the application is made -- approximately 3 1/2 months.
PROPOSAL:
Applicants should not plan to attend formal classes at the University of Pittsburgh due to high tuition costs. Arranging informal class visits is the scholar’s responsibility. Proposals which involve interviews, library research and personally conducted surveys should specify a research focus and outline the research methodology.
REFERENCES:
Three references are required, one of them from a University of Pittsburgh faculty or staff member who is willing to advise the scholar concerning the research project while in Pittsburgh. Reference deadline: March 20, 2009.
AMOUNT OF THE AWARD:
$7,000
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications must be received at the University of Pittsburgh by March 30, 2009. Please allow 6 weeks for mail delivery. Applications received after the deadline cannot be considered.
SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO:
Nationality Rooms Program Telephone: 412.624.6150
1209 Cathedral of Learning FAX: 412.624.4214
University of Pittsburgh E-Mail HYPERLINK
"mailto:kiley@pitt.edu"kiley@pitt.edu
Pittsburgh, PA 15260-6271 USA Website:
"http://www.pitt. edu/~natrooms"www.pitt.edu/ ~natrooms
When considering whether or not to apply, keep the following points in mind:
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The scholar must include a reference from a University of Pittsburgh faculty or staff member.
The University faculty member must be willing to:
1. serve as a mentor and primary contact for the scholar
2. provide a work area, temporary e-mail account, computer access, and introductions to professional resources
Begin at once to identify such a faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh and contact him/her, so that the person has time to get to know you and your project, and can feel confident writing a reference for you. The better you and your faculty reference writer know each other, the more productive your research project will be.
The scholar is responsible for finding his/her own housing. E-mail addresses for housing sources are included on the back of this sheet. There are no residence buildings for international scholars. It is usually easier to find a less expensive room for one person than to locate a short-term furnished apartment for a married couple and/or children. If the scholar chooses to bring a spouse, remember that the award is funding the expenses for the scholar only. Proof of additional financial resources may be requested by the University’s Office of International Services in order to obtain a visa application for the spouse.
The University of Pittsburgh requires the scholar to obtain a U.S. Social Security number. Plan to do this immediately after your arrival. A Nationality Rooms staff member will accompany you to the Social Security office. All University paperwork requires your Social Security number. It can take 10-30 days to receive your card. Library resources and access to the data base require a University identification card which cannot be obtained without a Social Security number.
The scholar should plan to arrive in time to attend the International Scholar Orientation (the third week in August), before University classes begin, to allow for better selection of housing, and faster processing of a Social Security number request. The scholar is asked to remain in Pittsburgh until the second week of December.
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