Multi-Country Research Program

Typical application deadline: 
January
Page last updated: 
10/14/2010
Contact Phone: 
(202) 633-1304
Application Deadline: 
January 12, 2011
Contact e-mail: 
fellowships@caorc.org
weblinks: 
Fellowship information
Application checklist
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

Eligibility requirements apply at the time of application. Applicants must meet all of the following requirements and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin and/or disability.

  • Must be a U.S. citizen. Proof of citizenship (photocopy of passport) must be shown upon award notification.
  • Must have a Ph.D., be a U.S. doctoral candidate who has completed all Ph.D. requirements with the exception of the dissertation, or be enrolled in a Master's degree granting program.
  • Must be engaged in the study of and research in the humanities, social sciences, and allied natural sciences.
  • Must wish to conduct research of regional or trans-regional significance in two or more countries outside the United States, one of which must host a participating American overseas research center (ORC).
Funding source home page: 
Council of American Overseas Research Centers
Keywords: 
General support
Global change
International
Research/field research
Social sciences
Travel
Amount: 
Up to $12,000 for doctoral candidates; up to $8,000 for master's students
Funding Abstract: 

The Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) Multi-Country Fellowship Program supports advanced regional or trans-regional research in the humanities, social sciences, or allied natural sciences for U.S. master's students, doctoral candidates, and scholars who have already earned their Ph.D. Preference will be given to candidates examining comparative and/or cross-regional research. Applicants are eligible to apply as individuals or in teams.

Scholars must carry out research in two or more countries outside the United States, at least one of which hosts a participating American overseas research center. Approximately ten awards of up to $12,000 each will be given in the doctoral candidate/post-doctoral scholar competition. Approximately four awards of up to $8,000 each will be given in the master's student competition.

Type of Funding: 
Fellowship
Application Process and Required Materials: 

A complete application consists of:

  1. Application Form
  2. Project Description - On a separate sheet of paper, in 1500 words or less, please describe the nature of your proposed project and your competence to carry out the required research. State your research question and the methods and procedures you will use to conduct your research. Give the reasons why your project requires your presence in the countries you indicated and indicate the facilities (e.g., libraries, museums, archives, field sites) that you plan to use while conducting your research. What relationship will you have with the host-country ORC(s)? Finally, indicate the extent to which you have investigated other funding sources. Please note that those judging your application may not be specialists in your field.
  3. Project Bibliography/Literature Review - 1 page maximum, additional pages will not be submitted to the readers for review.
  4. Two (2) separate letters of recommendation- Ph.D candidates must have one letter from academic advisor with a signed Academic Advisor Form.
  5. Curriculum Vitae - 3 pages maximum, additional pages will not be submitted to the readers for review.
  6. Graduate Transcripts - Master's Students and Ph.D candidates only

Please read the Application Instructions before submitting your application.

Download the full application packet (instructions, application form, and academic advisor form) here.
Fund Usage: 
Research, travel
Funding Restrictions: 

Proposal and research must occur in at least two countries, one of which hosts a research center. Refer to http://www.caorc.org/programs/multi-centers.htm for location of centers. Fellowship must last at least 90 days. Air travel must adhere to "Fly America" procedures.

Fields of Study: 
Behavior, Education and Communication
Environmental Informatics
Environmental Justice
Environmental Policy and Planning
Sustainable Systems
Landscape Architecture