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Arts, Humanities & International Funding Opportunities
09/15/09
1. Program: Fellowships for Graduate and Postdoctoral Research in Turkey
Agency: American Research Institute in Turkey
Next Deadline: Nov 01, 2009
Support scholars and advanced graduate students engaged in research on ancient, medieval,
or modern times in Turkey in any field of the humanities and social sciences. Stipends generally
range from $4,000 to $16,000 for residencies of two months to one year. Hostel, research, and
study facilities are available at ARIT's branch centers in Istanbul and Ankara. Deadline is
November 1 annually. See http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/ARIT for details.
E-mail: leinwand@sas.upenn.edu
Contact: Nancy Leinwand, Executive Director
University of Pennsylvania Museum
3260 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6324
215/898-3474
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2. Program: Asian Art, Fellowships for Advanced Asian Language Study & Refresher Grants
Agency: Blakemore Foundation
Next Deadline: Dec 30, 2009
Asian Art Grants (temporarily suspended) support programs, exhibits, or publications to
improve understanding of Asian fine arts in the US. Limited to China, Japan, Korea, Burma,
Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos,Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Tibet, Philippines, & Mongolia.
Fellowships for Advanced Asian Language Study are for those pursuing academic, professional
or business careers that involve a modern East or SE Asia language. Must have undergraduate
degree & advanced language proficiency. Blakemore Refresher Grants also available. See
http://www.blakemorefoundation.org for details.
E-mail: blakemore@perkinscoie.com
Contact: Cathy Scheibner, Administrative Assistant
Attn: Griffith Way/c/o Perkins Coie LLP
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4800
Seattle, WA 98101
206/359-8778
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3. Program: Visiting Scholars Program
Agency: Canadian Centre for Architecture
Next Deadline: Dec 01, 2009
Visiting Scholars (scholars & architects conducting research at post-doctoral or more advanced
academic levels) are in residence at the Study Centre to pursue individual research supported
by CCA's library. Program encourages innovative research in the history, theory & criticism of
architecture, in broadest sense, particularly historical & critical research proposals on theory &
practice of contemporary design culture & related social issues. Candidates in contemporary
professional practices also eligible. See
http://www.cca.qc.ca/pages/Niveau2.asp?page=etude&lang=eng for details.
E-mail: studium@cca.qc.ca
Contact: Study Centre
1920 rue Baile
Montreal, QC H3H 2S6
514/939-7001
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4. Program: Canadian Studies Faculty Enrichment Program for Course Development
Agency: Canadian Embassy
Next Deadline: Dec 01, 2009
Provides up to $6,000 to tenure-track faculty who are developing or modifying a course that has
substantial (at least one third) Canadian content. Priority is for projects focusing on Canada-US
relations issues such as border security, trade and economics, and the environment, as well as
Canada-focused projects on strengthening social foundations, building a robust 21st century
economy, and restoring Canada's role of pride and influence in the world. See
http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/washington/studies-etudes/programs-
programmes.aspx?lang=eng for details.
E-mail: daniel.abele@international.gc.ca
Contact: Daniel Abele, Academic Relations Officer
Academic Relations
501 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
202/682-7717
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5. Program: Junior Fellowships in Ancient Greek Studies
Agency: Center for Hellenic Studies
Next Deadline: Oct 23, 2009
Offers both residential and non-residential fellowships to scholars working on various aspects of
ancient Geek civilization. Program is designed for applicants who hold the Ph.D. and are at the
early stages of their careers. The maximum stipend for residential fellowships is $34,000 plus
free housing and other benefits. Non-residential fellowships provide scholars with varying levels
of financial support depending on the nature of their proposals and needs. See
http://chs.harvard.edu/chs/fellowship_application for details.
E-mail: fellowships@chs.harvard.edu
Contact: Gregory Nagy, Director
3100 Whitehaven Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
202/745-4400
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6. Program: Venetian Research Program
Agency: Delmas (Gladys Krieble) Foundation
Next Deadline: Dec 15, 2009
Awards up to $19,900 for a full academic year support pre- & postdoctoral research in Venice
on the history of Venice and the Venetian Empire. Areas of consideration include: archaeology,
architecture, art, bibliography, economics, history, law, literature, music, political science,
religion and theater. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, and if graduate students, have
completed all requirements except the dissertation. Other programs are available. See
http://www.delmas.org/guidelines/v_ir_a.html for details.
E-mail: info@delmas.org
Contact: Program Staff
521 Fifth Avenue
Suite 1612
New York, NY 10175-1699
212/687-0011
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7. Program: Berlin Program for Advanced German & European Studies
Agency: German Studies Association
Next Deadline: Dec 01, 2009
Supports 12 months of comparative & interdisciplinary study in the economic, political & social
aspects of modern & contemporary German & European affairs at Freie Universitat in Berlin.
Program supports anthropologists, economists, political scientists, & scholars in other fields. At
the dissertation level, applicants must have completed all requirements (except the dissertation)
for the Ph.D. At the postdoctoral level, applicants must have received the Ph.D. degree in the
last two years. U.S. & Canadian citizens & permanent residents are eligible. See
http://userpage.fu-berlin.de/~bprogram/ for details.
E-mail: bprogram@zedat.fu-berlin.de
Contact: Program Officer
Freie Universitat Berlin
Garystr. 45
Berlin, 14195
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8. Program: Scientific Research and Archiving and Preservation Projects
Agency: Grammy Foundation
Next Deadline: Oct 01, 2009
Scientific Research Projects support research on the impact of music on the human condition.
Examples might include the study of the effects of music on mood, cognition and healing, as
well as the medical and occupational well-being of music professionals and the creative process
underlying music. Archiving and Preservation Projects support efforts that advance the archiving
and preservation of the music and recorded sound heritage of the Americas. October deadline
refers to required letter of inquiry. To view upcoming dates, guidelines, or to apply for the
2009/2010 grant cycle please see http://www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Foundation/Grants/ .
E-mail: loi@grammy.com
Contact: Sami Bradley, Program Officer
3402 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310/392-3777
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9. Program: Research Fellowships in Humanities (Predoctoral and Postdoctoral)
Agency: Huntington Library & Art Gallery
Next Deadline: Dec 15, 2009
Supports over 100 short-term & long-term awards per year for scholars in most areas of the
humanities, including American studies, law, and the history of science, for research in
residence at the Huntington Library for various lengths of time and with varied stipends. The
Huntington is an independent research center with holdings in British and American history,
literature, art history, the history of science and medicine. See
http://www.huntington.org/huntingtonlibrary.aspx?id=566 for details.
E-mail: cpowell@huntington.org
Contact: Robert Ritchie, Director of Research
Research Office
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
626/405-2194
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10. Program: Humane Studies Fellowships
Agency: Institute for Humane Studies
Next Deadline: Dec 31, 2009
Awards fellowships of up to $12,000 for a year to support the research of undergrad & grad
students from a libertarian perspective that will contribute to advancing a free society. Areas of
interest include: volunteerism, individual rights, free trade, market economics, & migration &
peace. Over 100 fellowships covering tuition & stipends are awarded each year to outstanding
undergrad/grad students, law students, & professional students who are interested in the
classical liberal tradition. See http://www.theihs.org/ContentDetails.aspx?id=491 for details.
E-mail: ihs@gmu.edu
Contact: Amanda Brand, Director of Academic Programs
George Mason University
3301 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 440
Arlington, VA 22201-4432
703/993-4880
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11. Program: Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Next Deadline: Dec 15, 2009
Supports efforts to recruit & educate the next generation of librarians & the faculty who will
prepare them for careers in library science. Also supports grants for research related to library
education & library staffing needs, curriculum development, & continuing education & training.
All types of libraries, except federal & for-profit libraries, may apply. Awards will range from
$50,000-$1 million. GRC members have been awardees. See
http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/21centuryLibrarian.shtm for details & sample applications.
E-mail: kcherry@imls.gov.
Contact: Kevin Cherry, Senior Program Officer
Office of Library Services
1800 M Street NW, 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
202/653-4662
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12. Program: Journalism Program
Agency: John S. & James L. Knight Foundation
Next Deadline: Oct 15, 2009
Supports education for current and future journalists, free press around the world, and
approaches to quality journalism across all forms of media under four initiatives: Education and
Training, Press Freedom and Freedom of Information; News and Newsroom Diversity; Digital
Media and News in the Public Interest. LOIs may be submitted at any time; full proposals by
invitation only. October deadline is for Knight News Challenge program that supports
innovations that use new or available technology to distribute content in local communities. See
http://www.knightfdn.org/programs/journalism
E-mail: newton@knightfdn.org
Contact: Eric Newton, VP/Journalism Program
Wachovia Financial Center, Suite 3300
200 South Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33131-2349
305/908-2611
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13. Program: The Schomburg Center Scholars-in-Residence Program
Agency: New York Public Library
Next Deadline: Dec 01, 2009
Supports research on black history, literature, & culture with access to resources at both the
Schomburg Center as well as other NY Public Library research units. Projects must focus on the
history, literature, and culture of peoples of African descent from a humanistic perspective or on
other fields related to the center's collections and program activities. Studies in the social
sciences, arts, science & technology, psychology, education, & religion are also eligible.
Stipends are $30,000 for 6 months or $60,000 for a year. See
http://www.nypl.org/research/sc/scholars/applicationa.html for further information.
E-mail: sir@nypl.org
Contact: Program Staff
New York Public Library
515 Malcolm X Boulevard
New York, NY 10037-1801
212/491-2228
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14. Program: American and French University Partnerships
Agency: Partner University Fund
Next Deadline: Dec 15, 2009
Promotes innovative partnerships in research and higher education between American and
French institutions of higher learning and research. PUF supports emerging transatlantic
partnerships with a potential to be sustained after the phasing out of the grant. Projects need to
be jointly submitted by at least one American and one French university. See
http://www.facecouncil.org/puf/index.html.
E-mail: puf@ambafrance-us.org
Contact: Pascal Delisle, Executive Director
French Embassy
4101 Reservoir Road
Washington, DC 20007
202/944-6580
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15. Program: Grants for Poetry-Related Projects
Agency: The Witter Bynner Foundation for Poetry
Next Deadline: Dec 31, 2009
Organizations may apply for grant support from $1,000 to $10,000 for a max of three years for
projects in the following areas: individual poets (selected by the Poet Laureate); developing the
poetry audience; translation of poetry from languages not currently available to English readers;
& the uses of poetry (dramatic, educational, therapeutic, etc.) Preference goes to applications
for seed money. LOIs are required and are due 12/31 each year. Foundation will invite full
proposals. See http://www.bynnerfoundation.org/grants/index.htm for details.
E-mail: info@bynnerfoundation.org
Contact: Executive Director
Executive Office
P.O. Box 10169
Santa Fe, NM 87504-0169
505/988-3251
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16. Program: Resident Fellowship Program
Agency: Virginia Foundation for the Humanities
Next Deadline: Dec 01, 2009
Supports two residential programs at the University of Virginia: Humanities in the Public Interest
supports scholarly work on subjects with strong public interest in any field of the humanities.
Program also encourages projects on the South Atlantic U.S., folklife, African American history,
& Virginia. Special Initiative on Violence and Survival supports projects that address the spiritual
dimensions of violence & survival, & the issue of how mass violence changes everyday views of
the world. Stipends provide up to $15,000 per semester. Proposal assistance is available. See
http://www.virginiafoundation.org/research/fellowships/index.html.
E-mail: Hilary_Holladay@virginia.edu
Contact: Hilary Holladay, Fellowship Program Director
Fellowships Office
145 Ednam Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903-4629
434/243-5176
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17. Program: East European Studies (EES)
Agency: Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Next Deadline: Dec 01, 2009
EES supports research on Eastern & Southeast Europe, or projects that can be linked to issues
in the Western Balkans. Research Grants provide up to four months of support for new
researchers or for scholars whose careers have been interrupted or delayed (12/31). The
Junior Scholars' Training Seminar Program supports junior scholars to attend a seminar in
Washington (4/16). Short Term Grants allow scholars residency for one month to use the library,
archival and other resources (3/1, 6/1, 9/1, 12/1). See http://tinyurl.com/yrj689 for details.
E-mail: martin.sletzinger@wilsoncenter.org
Contact: Martin Sletzinger, Director
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004-3027
202/691-4263
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