American Research Institute of the South Caucasus (ARISC)

ARISC Junior Research Fellowship

ARISC announces the availability of fellowships in support of early-career postdoctoral scholars to undertake research activities in the South Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia).

Eligibility: This opportunity is open to US citizens and US permanent residents who are scholars at the early postdoctoral stage – within ten years of being awarded a doctoral degree at the time of application. If the applicant is in a tenure-track position, the applicant must be pre-tenure in order to apply. Projects in all fields in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences are eligible.

Award Amount: The ARISC Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) will fund one early-career scholar at $5000 for 1-3 months of research in the South Caucasus to help cover transportation, lodging, meals and incidental expenses, and other expenses needed to support the scholar’s research in the South Caucasus.

Additional Information: The fellow will give a public presentation on their research at an ARISC-sponsored event in the South Caucasus. As part of their final reports, ARISC JRF recipients will create curricular modules and resources, incorporating their ARISC-funded research, for general education use that will be publicly available on the website. A remote option is possible (see full call on website).

Deadline: Friday, December 8, 2023

See the full call and application requirements on our website.

This fellowship is supported with a grant from the US Department of Education.

ARISC Short Term Research Fellowship

ARISC announces the availability of fellowships in support of research activities in the South Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia).

Eligibility: The Short Term Research Fellowships (STRF) are open to U.S. citizens who are doctoral candidates or scholars who have completed their PhD. Projects in all fields in the social sciences, humanities, and related sciences are eligible. Projects proposing research on studying climate change as well as pandemic response are especially encouraged, but all strong proposals on other topics will be given full consideration.

Award Amount: Research awards will be made for $4,200 per full (30-day) month, for a maximum of 2 months total to cover transportation, lodging, and meals and incidental expenses during the scholar’s time conducting research in the South Caucasus. Scholars are expected to be in the South Caucasus for the duration of the project for a minimum of 30 days, up to 2 months total. Stipends will be pro-rated. ECA-funded programs do not support remote research projects. A fellow must be in the South Caucasus for the entirety of the time they are conducting research on this fellowship.

Additional Information: Fellows are required to present a lecture or workshop during their stay in the South Caucasus that is open to the public. ARISC encourages fellows to present their research findings in cities, towns, and villages outside of the capitals in order to engage with underserved communities.

Deadline: Friday, December 8, 2023

See the full call and application requirements on our website.

Funding for this fellowship is provided by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) through a grant to the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC).

ARISC Research and Mentoring Fellowships

ARISC announces the availability of fellowships in support of research and mentoring activities in the South Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan, and/or Georgia). The goals of the fellowship are 1) to support research in and the study of the South Caucasus; 2) to select, recognize and financially support individuals who demonstrate high potential to contribute to research in this region; 3) to support a mentoring relationship that will both develop the academic skills of the mentee and strengthen ties between the US and host country.

Eligibility: This opportunity is open to US citizens who are doctoral candidates or scholars who have completed their PhD. Projects in all fields in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences are eligible, and all projects must include one or more undergraduate and/or graduate students from Armenia, Azerbaijan, and/or Georgia as part of the mentoring requirement. Projects proposing research on climate change are especially encouraged, but all strong proposals will be given full consideration .

Award Amount: Research awards will be made for an amount up to $10,000, for a period of one to three months, to help cover transportation, lodging, meals and incidental expenses, and other expenses needed to support the scholar’s research in the South Caucasus.

Additional Information: Scholars are expected to be in the South Caucasus for the duration of the project – ECA-funded programs do not support remote research projects. For ARISC fellowship purposes, mentoring is understood to involve integrating a local scholar or student into a research project in a fundamental way that involves cultivating skills and knowledge of methods that will contribute to their professional development. See examples on the website. Fellows must present an ARISC-sponsored public lecture or workshop on a subject related to their research during their residency in the South Caucasus.

Due date: Friday, December 8, 2023

For details, eligibility, and to download the application form, please visit our website.

Funding for this fellowship is provided by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs through a grant to the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC).

ARISC Graduate/Postdoctoral Fellowships

ARISC announces the availability of graduate/postdoctoral fellowships in support of research in the South Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan, and/or Georgia).

Eligibility: The ARISC Graduate/Postdoctoral Fellowships are open to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, Canadian citizens, or Canadian permanent residents. Projects in all fields in the social sciences, humanities, and related sciences are eligible. Limited to ARISC members: student, individual, or institutional members.

Award Amount: Awards will be made for a maximum of $2,250 each. The purpose of the fellowship is to help cover travel and/or living expenses in the South Caucasus.

Additional Information: During their stay in the South Caucasus, the fellow is expected to give an ARISC-sponsored public presentation on a subject related to their research. A remote option is possible (see full call on website).

Due date: Friday, December 8, 2023

For details, eligibility, and to download the application form, please visit our website.

ARISC Small Grants

ARISC announces the availability of small grants in support of research in the South Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia) for students of the South Caucasus who are working towards their doctoral, master’s, or bachelor’s degrees. Projects in all fields in the social sciences, humanities, and related sciences are eligible. The purpose of the grant is to help offset research costs for student scholars in the South Caucasus. Awards will be made for up to $300 each. Proposals will be judged on their quality and on the potential of the research to strengthen scholarship on the South Caucasus. Grantees are expected to give an ARISC-sponsored public presentation on a subject related to their research upon completion of their project. The grantee will acknowledge ARISC in any publication or presentation that emerges from the research carried out during the grant.

Due Date: Friday, December 8, 2023

For the full call, eligibility requirements, and application materials, see our website.

ARISC Travel Grants

The ARISC Conference Travel Grant promotes cooperation and exchange among South Caucasus and U.S. researchers and institutions by providing support to Armenian, Azerbaijani, and Georgian scholars and PhD students for presenting research at scholarly conferences or workshops in the U.S. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. It is recommended to submit at least 4 months in advance of the conference or workshop. Complete applications must be submitted to ARISC no later than three (3) months prior to the event date. This funding opportunity is open to citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, who live in the South Caucasus, and are either PhD students or have completed their PhD. Proposals from applicants affiliated with colleges, universities, or research institutions in the South Caucasus (e.g. students, faculty, researchers) are especially encouraged, but all strong proposals will be given full consideration. The ARISC Travel Grant provides travel costs up to $3,000 USD.

Due Date: open

For the full call, eligibility requirements, and application materials, see our website.

Funding for this fellowship is provided by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs through a grant to the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC).

ARISC Collaborative Heritage Management Grant in Armenia

ARISC invites proposals from collaborative teams in support of the preservation and conservation of the Republic of Armenia’s archaeological and historical heritage. This ARISC program, generously funded by private donors, seeks to foster joint work between American and Armenian scholars and institutions dedicated to the proper curation and preservation of heritage materials such as artifacts, sites, and manuscripts. Successful applications will demonstrate substantive collaborations that not only contribute to heritage conservation but also demonstrate efforts to build capacity and enhance local knowledge of current techniques and approaches to heritage management. These grants require active participation of both American and Armenian principal investigators in all aspects of the collaborative project. Grants will not exceed $4000.

Deadline: Friday, March 1st, 2024

For the full call, eligibility requirements, and application materials, see our website.

ARISC invites proposals from collaborative teams in support of the preservation and conservation of Azerbaijan’s or Georgia’s archaeological and historical heritage. This ARISC program seeks to foster joint work between American and Azerbaijani or Georgian scholars and institutions dedicated to the proper curation and preservation of heritage materials such as artifacts, sites, and manuscripts. Successful applications will demonstrate active, substantive collaborations that not only contribute to heritage conservation but also demonstrate efforts to build capacity and enhance local knowledge of current techniques and approaches to heritage management. These fellowships require active participation of both American and Azerbaijani or Georgian principal investigators in all aspects of the collaborative project. Fellowships will not exceed $4000.

Deadline: Friday, March 1st, 2024

For the full call, eligibility requirements, and application materials, see our website.

Funding for this fellowship is provided by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs through a grant to the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC).

Please check our website for more information: https://arisc.org/funding/fellowships/

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