GW Elliott School of International Affairs Central Asian Program GW-ESIA-CAP and The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute North America SIPRI North America Central Asia Fellowship Program Call for Applications 2014 The George Washington University - Elliott School of International Affairs’ Central Asian Program (CAP) and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute North America (SIPRI North America) welcome applications for their Central Asia Fellowship Program. The CAP-SIPRI North America Central Asia Fellowship Program is intended for young professionals—scholars, government officials, policy experts, human rights and democracy activists—who want to enhance their research and analytical skills and seek to become public policy leaders in their respective countries. More generally, the fellowship program seeks to provide a platform for the exchange of ideas and build lasting intellectual networks between the Central Asian and the US scholarly and policy communities. Fellows will spend five months in residence at the GW Elliott School and/or SIPRI North America. They are offered a series of tailor-made programs and introduced to US policy and expert communities in both Washington DC and New York. Fellows are required to attend approximately 12 seminars, workshops and training sessions, write one policy brief on the predetermined theme (see description of the theme below) and present their research at two public seminars. Throughout their fellowship Fellows are closely mentored and guided by CAP and SIPRI North America staff. Four Fellows will be selected in 2014 (two in the Spring and two in the Fall). Fellows will be awarded a monthly stipend of $3,000. Travel to and from Central Asia to Washington DC will also be covered. Each year fellows will work on a common theme. The theme for 2014 is: Present and Future Challenges for Central Asia Societies Challenges can be of a political-domestic, economic, social, or international nature, or a combination of the above. Applicants are free to focus on just one or two challenges that they find most compelling for the future of their society. Applicants are also free to focus on one country or consider several countries in the region. In their proposal for the policy paper, applicants need to: 1. Explain why this particular challenge(s) is among the most important. 2. Analyze what has been done to deal with these challenges. 3. Provide policy recommendations. Eligibility Applicant must be between 25 and 40 years of age. Applicant must be a citizen of any of the five Central Asian countries (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan) AND currently reside in one of the five countries. Background in government, policy, academia, human rights, or democracy. Academic candidates must possess a Master’s degree and have experience in policy-oriented activities. For nonacademics an equivalent degree of professional achievement is expected. Applicant must be fluent in both written and spoken English Selection Fellows will be selected by CAP and SIPRI North America. Final selections will involve peer review by an Advisory Committee composed of Central Asia experts. The decision of the jury is final and no appeal is possible. All candidates are informed of the outcome of their applications by e-mail. Application Procedure To apply, please include all documents in one PDF attachment: 1. A letter of motivation. 2. A concise proposal for a policy paper, written in English, on the proposed theme of “Present and Future Challenges for Central Asia Societies.” 3. A résumé of no more than five pages. 4. The names, titles and contact information (email) of two references. 5. A declaration of honor confirming residence in Central Asia. Materials should be sent in one attachment in PDF format by email to [email protected] Applications for the Spring Session (January 1 – May 31, 2014) should be received no later than October 15, 2013. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Applicants will be notified by email by late November for Spring session. Funders The Fellowship is funded by the Central Eurasia Project at the Open Society Foundations – NY. Contact For FAQs, please visit sipri.org/northamerica/northamerica/research-issues/CA%20Fellowship%20Program. If you have further questions, please contact: Ms. Masha Keller SIPRI North America 1111 19th St NW, 12th Fl Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-552-5402 Email: [email protected].
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