The Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) in partnership with the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) promotes advanced research in the Sultanate of Oman.
The SQCC Fellowship Program is open to American pre-and post-doctoral scholars to conduct research in Oman. Scholars in fields in the Humanities, Social Sciences and allied Natural Sciences are encouraged to apply. There will be around two fellowships to be given for 2013.
Around 20,000 Omani Riyals (approximately $51,000) will be awarded to a scholar or team of scholars who wish to conduct research in Oman. Proposals that seek links or comparisons between the US and Oman are desirable; up to one month of the proposed four-month project may be for used for composing publication of results.
All applicants must:
- · Be a US citizen or permanent resident,
- · Be a doctoral candidate currently enrolled in good standing at an US institution or a scholar holding a PhD or equivalent degree, and
- · Propose a four-month individual or team research project in Oman.
Grantees must:
- · Complete a research project as outlined in his/her project statement,
- · Complete the research project no later than September 30, 2014,
- · Produce a publication-ready journal article, book chapter, or conference paper within one year of completing the project, and
- · Endeavor to create professional contacts with Omani scholars and institutions to help strength US-Oman connections and share experience with colleagues and peers
Proposed budget may not exceed 20,000 Omani Riyals (approximately $51,000). Budget may include the following costs: travel to and from Oman, residence in Oman, time for data consultation support and for project write-up, publication costs, and other expenses directly related to the project.
Three (3) separate letters of recommendation:
Ph.D candidates must have one letter from academic advisor with a signed Academic Advisor Form.
Curriculum Vitae:
3 pages maximum, additional pages will not be submitted to the readers for review.
Graduate Transcripts:
Ph.D candidates only
Application Deadline: Monday, January 7, 2013
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