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INFORMATION REQUIRED OF CANDIDATES FOR
ALBERT GALLATIN FELLOWSHIPS

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, University of Virginia, P.O. Box 400167, Charlottesville, VA. 22904-4167.

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 Geneva will contribute to it. Candidates are advised to study the institute's catalogue in formulating their programs. Please be specific as to subject, scholarly importance, methodology, sources, practical applications (if any), and limitations of the proposed research.

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 New York to Geneva. Application forms, fully completed in six copies, should be sent to Allen Lynch at the above address.

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 obtained from:
Allen Lynch, Director: al4u@virginia.edu
Center for Russian and Eastern European Studies
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400167
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4167