Short-Term Travel Grant

January 24th, 2013 by Jonathan Frankel

Short-Term Travel Grant
Deadline: February 6

Postdoctoral scholars and professionals who are US citizens wanting to complete research abroad have the chance to receive a short term travel grant from the International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX). This grant can be awarded up to $10,000 for roundtrip airfare, visa fees, office support needs and a small stipend.

Short-term travel grant winners will be traveling to 10 different countries to conduct research on issues like health, human rights and political activism. Applicants must already have a degree in one of the following: Liberal Arts/Humanities, Languages/Linguistics, Journalism/Broadcasting, Economics, Agriculture, ESL (English as a Second Language), Sustainable Development, International Education, Theological Studies, Political Science/Social Science, Public Administration, Philosophy & Religion, Law & Legal Studies, Education, Cultural Studies, Communications and Business/Management.

This grant is sponsored by Title VIII program through the Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR) and the US Department of State. The goal of these research efforts is to strengthen the expertise of US scholars in Eastern European and Eurasian regions.

If you would like more information or to apply for the short-term travel grant you can start here.

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