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INFORMATION REQUIRED OF CANDIDATES FOR NOTE: Applications for the Albert
Gallatin Fellowship will only be considered from candidates of American
nationality who are engaged in dissertation research in some aspect of
international studies. The following information should be submitted in six typewritten
copies to Dr. Allen Lynch, Center for Russian and Eastern European Studies, Personal Data- Name, Address, Citizenship, e-mail, phone, etc. Academic Record, to include: (i) a chronological list of all educational institutions attended above high school level, naming institutions, fields of study, years of study and degree; (ii) a transcript of graduate work completed, listing courses and grades; (iii) a list of published works, articles or topics of research papers undertaken during graduate study including a copy of published work or research paper; (iv) a list of academic distinctions, fellowships, etc., including those currently held or applied for. International Experience. List the countries, other than the United States, in which you have lived or traveled, indicating the dates, duration and purpose of these stays (business, education, pleasure); describe in not over 300 words any aspect of these experiences, or others, that you believe have contributed notably to your academic career or to your proposed professional interests, including language training. Foreign Language Proficiency. (i) List those foreign languages of which you have a speaking, reading and writing knowledge, indicating under each of these headings if knowledge is elementary, medium or advanced; (ii) French Language: a successful program at the Geneva Institute requires a working competence in the French language, e.g., a speaking and reading knowledge adequate for research as well as for participation in technically oriented discussions and lectures. Please indicate among your referees an individual whom we can consult on your language competence. Study Program. Write an essay of up to 1,500 words, describing
your research program, showing how the Institute's curriculum of research,
seminars, etc., as well as institutions located in Career Intentions. Describe briefly your professional objectives and how you see your current studies and those proposed at the institute contributing to them. In such a statement, any professional work which you may have already undertaken in the international field should be described, including teaching assistantships, participation in research programs, publications and awards. References. The above information should be supplemented by letters from four individuals who are familiar with your proposed research program, including your thesis supervisor. If possible, one should be able to judge your competence in the French language. These letters of reference should be sent directly to the above address when you submit your completed application. These letters should include the office and e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of those sending them. Additional Information. The Fellowship provides a stipend of $20,000
plus trans-Atlantic airfare for nine months for living and other expenses for
the October-June academic year and round trip travel from Final Selection will be completed by May 1. Every effort will be made to inform candidates of the status of the applications before that date. Closing date of receipt of application is March 1. It will be appreciated if candidates could give advance notice of their intention to apply. Submission of completed dossiers in advance of the above deadline would be appreciated. Additional information may be
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