Open Society Institute
International Higher Education Support Program Academic Fellowship Program
2009-2010
International Scholars Fellowship Program
The Academic Fellowship Program (AFP) announces the 2009-10 competition for the International Scholars Fellowship. The program invites highly qualified scholars in the social sciences and humanities to consult at carefully selected university departments in the AFP region: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, and Ukraine. Fellowships include a modest stipend, transportation, accommodation, and various other allowances, begin in
August or September 2009, last one academic year, and are renewable.
Those selected for the fellowship, or "International Scholars," offer advice on the overall reform agenda of the departments and share with departmental colleagues the latest developments in their discipline, collaborate on the introduction of new courses, and encourage the development of skills critical to academic work. Perhaps
the greatest, and most needed, contribution of International Scholars is the expert advice they offer on curriculum development and academic planning.
International Scholars share their experience with Returning Scholars, talented individuals who have earned a Master's or postgraduate degree abroad and seek university positions (or are resuming one) upon returning home. International Scholars work on-site with the entire department on a consultative basis during two or three short and intense visits, and remain in touch with colleagues between trips.
Departments are chosen based on several criteria: awareness of the need for educational reform, demonstrated willingness to embrace change, and concrete, realistic plans for achieving lasting reform. Departments play a significant role in recruitment and selection of International Fellows.
Eligibility
· A PhD (or highest degree awarded) in: anthropology, area/cultural studies, economics, gender studies, history, human rights & public law, international relations, journalism/media studies, philosophy, political science, psychology, public policy/public health, social work and sociology. Applicants must be senior or well-established academics currently employed by an institution of higher education.
Recent degree recipients will NOT be considered.
· Extensive experience in research and scholarly teaching. The successful candidate will show proficiency in innovative teaching methodologies specific for the discipline, and a strong commitment to high-quality teaching.
· Willingness to participate in the peer review of teaching materials and scholarly interaction available through the Webfolio Project (www.afpwebfolio. org).
· Ability to evaluate departmental needs and determine how the department could most benefit from their expertise. Before final placement, AFP and the partner department work with the International Scholar to design a work plan that is both rewarding and feasible for the fellow and of greatest help to the department.
Application deadline: April 7, 2009.
Apply online at https://oas. soros.org/ oas/
Open Society Institute
Academic Fellowship Program
Higher Education Support Program
October 6 utca 12, H-1051
Budapest, Hungary
E-mail: afp@osi.hu
Telephone: (36-1) 235 6160;
Fax: (36-1) 411 4401
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