Applications for Open Society Fellowship.
International students are eligible for this fellowship. This is a fellowship
for individuals only and does not fund enrollment for degree or non-degree
study at academic institutions, including dissertation
research. International Fellowship terms are for one year
which covers stipend, accommodation, airfare, visa costs, research
assistance, conference fees and health insurance. Most fellows spend a portion
of their term in one or more Open Society Foundation offices. The
deadlines for applications are August 1, 2013 and February 1, 2014.
International students are eligible for this fellowship. This is a fellowship
for individuals only and does not fund enrollment for degree or non-degree
study at academic institutions, including dissertation
research. International Fellowship terms are for one year
which covers stipend, accommodation, airfare, visa costs, research
assistance, conference fees and health insurance. Most fellows spend a portion
of their term in one or more Open Society Foundation offices. The
deadlines for applications are August 1, 2013 and February 1, 2014.
Study Subject(s): Among the
Foundation’s core areas of concern are human rights, government transparency,
access to information , access to justice , the promotion of civil society and
social inclusion. Project themes should cut across these areas of interest.
Applicants who are uncertain whether their topic fits within the Foundation’s
focus areas are invited to submit a brief letter of inquiry, accompanied by a
CV, before proceeding with the online application process. That letter of
inquiry should be addressed to: OSFellows-at-opensocietyfoundations.org.
Letters of inquiry must be submitted at least one month before the next
application deadline.
Course Level: This is a fellowship for individuals only
and does not fund enrollment for degree or non-degree study at academic
institutions, including dissertation research.
Scholarship Provider: Open Society Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Most fellows spend a portion of their term
in one or more Open Society Foundation offices in New York, Washington, London,
Brussels, or Budapest, or at a regional foundation. Fellows who wish to work on
their project in a country in which they do not have citizenship must satisfy
and comply with applicable visa requirements.
Foundation’s core areas of concern are human rights, government transparency,
access to information , access to justice , the promotion of civil society and
social inclusion. Project themes should cut across these areas of interest.
Applicants who are uncertain whether their topic fits within the Foundation’s
focus areas are invited to submit a brief letter of inquiry, accompanied by a
CV, before proceeding with the online application process. That letter of
inquiry should be addressed to: OSFellows-at-opensocietyfoundations.org.
Letters of inquiry must be submitted at least one month before the next
application deadline.
Course Level: This is a fellowship for individuals only
and does not fund enrollment for degree or non-degree study at academic
institutions, including dissertation research.
Scholarship Provider: Open Society Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Most fellows spend a portion of their term
in one or more Open Society Foundation offices in New York, Washington, London,
Brussels, or Budapest, or at a regional foundation. Fellows who wish to work on
their project in a country in which they do not have citizenship must satisfy
and comply with applicable visa requirements.
Eligibility: The Open
Society Fellowship chooses its fellows from a diverse pool of applicants that
includes journalists, activists, academics, and practitioners in a variety of
fields.
-Applicants should possess a deep understanding of their chosen subject area
and a track record of professional accomplishment.
-The fellowship seeks “idea entrepreneurs” from across the world who are ready
to challenge conventional wisdom.
-Successful applicants will be eager to exploit the many resources offered by
the Open Society Foundations and be prepared to engage constructively with our
global network.
-Ideal fellows are specialists who can see beyond the parochialisms of their
field and possess the tenacity to complete a project of exceptional merit.
Society Fellowship chooses its fellows from a diverse pool of applicants that
includes journalists, activists, academics, and practitioners in a variety of
fields.
-Applicants should possess a deep understanding of their chosen subject area
and a track record of professional accomplishment.
-The fellowship seeks “idea entrepreneurs” from across the world who are ready
to challenge conventional wisdom.
-Successful applicants will be eager to exploit the many resources offered by
the Open Society Foundations and be prepared to engage constructively with our
global network.
-Ideal fellows are specialists who can see beyond the parochialisms of their
field and possess the tenacity to complete a project of exceptional merit.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following
Countries: International students can apply for this
fellowship.
Countries: International students can apply for this
fellowship.
Scholarship Description: The Open Society Fellowship supports individuals seeking innovative
and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. The
fellowship funds work that will enrich public understanding of those challenges
and stimulate far-reaching and probing conversations within the Open Society
Foundations and in the world. A fellowship project might identify a problem
that has not previously been recognized, develop new policy ideas to address
familiar problems, or offer a new advocacy strategy. Fellows should take
advantage of the considerable intellectual and logistical resources of the Open
Society Foundations and expect to contribute meaningfully to the Foundations’
thinking in return.
and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. The
fellowship funds work that will enrich public understanding of those challenges
and stimulate far-reaching and probing conversations within the Open Society
Foundations and in the world. A fellowship project might identify a problem
that has not previously been recognized, develop new policy ideas to address
familiar problems, or offer a new advocacy strategy. Fellows should take
advantage of the considerable intellectual and logistical resources of the Open
Society Foundations and expect to contribute meaningfully to the Foundations’
thinking in return.
Number of award(s): A small number of applicants are selected as finalists. The
fellowship program considers applications subject to funding availability.
fellowship program considers applications subject to funding availability.
Duration of award(s): International Fellowship terms are for one year, the program will
consider requests for shorter or longer durations. Slight preference is given
to applications for full-time fellowships, but the program will consider
applicants who can only work part-time on their projects.
consider requests for shorter or longer durations. Slight preference is given
to applications for full-time fellowships, but the program will consider
applicants who can only work part-time on their projects.
What does it cover? Full-time fellows will receive a stipend of $80,000 or $100,000,
depending on work experience, seniority, and current income.
-Stipends will be prorated for part-time fellows. The stipend does not
necessarily equal the applicant’s current salary.
-In certain cases, fellows will receive additional financial support to enable
them to meet the residency expectation. In addition to the stipend, fellows
will receive a project budget. That budget may include expenses such as travel
(including airfare and hotel), visa costs, part-time research assistance,
conference fees and health insurance. Fellowship expenses should not include
operational or programmatic costs, such as employees and physical
infrastructure.
-The purpose of the fellowship is to support individual fellows; therefore the
program will only cover individual expenses.
depending on work experience, seniority, and current income.
-Stipends will be prorated for part-time fellows. The stipend does not
necessarily equal the applicant’s current salary.
-In certain cases, fellows will receive additional financial support to enable
them to meet the residency expectation. In addition to the stipend, fellows
will receive a project budget. That budget may include expenses such as travel
(including airfare and hotel), visa costs, part-time research assistance,
conference fees and health insurance. Fellowship expenses should not include
operational or programmatic costs, such as employees and physical
infrastructure.
-The purpose of the fellowship is to support individual fellows; therefore the
program will only cover individual expenses.
Selection Criteria: Reviewers consider whether the applicant’s background, track record,
and depth of expertise give reason to believe that the project will be
successfully completed and whether the applicant offers persuasive evidence
that the fellowship project will significantly inform and challenge the Open
Society community.
and depth of expertise give reason to believe that the project will be
successfully completed and whether the applicant offers persuasive evidence
that the fellowship project will significantly inform and challenge the Open
Society community.
Notification: Applicants
are generally notified within four months of the application
deadline. Proposals received by August 1, 2013, will be
evaluated by December 1, 2013. The following deadline will be February 1, 2014,
for evaluation later that year.
are generally notified within four months of the application
deadline. Proposals received by August 1, 2013, will be
evaluated by December 1, 2013. The following deadline will be February 1, 2014,
for evaluation later that year.
How to Apply: All
interested applicants should complete the online application form and submit supporting materials for consideration. Please read
the Tips for a Robust Proposal
before applying. Applicants may submit a project proposal or other materials in
a language other than English, as long as they also submit an English
translation. Certified translations are strongly recommended. Once the initial
information has been entered, applicants receive login details and an ID number
that allows them to make additions and revisions to the form until materials
are submitted. The ID number should be quoted in any correspondence.
The program strongly encourages applicants to submit only electronic supporting
materials. However, if applicants have hard copy materials that they feel are
essential to the evaluation of their project, they can list these at the end of
the project proposal. Fellowship staff will reach out to applicants should it
be necessary to review these materials.
interested applicants should complete the online application form and submit supporting materials for consideration. Please read
the Tips for a Robust Proposal
before applying. Applicants may submit a project proposal or other materials in
a language other than English, as long as they also submit an English
translation. Certified translations are strongly recommended. Once the initial
information has been entered, applicants receive login details and an ID number
that allows them to make additions and revisions to the form until materials
are submitted. The ID number should be quoted in any correspondence.
The program strongly encourages applicants to submit only electronic supporting
materials. However, if applicants have hard copy materials that they feel are
essential to the evaluation of their project, they can list these at the end of
the project proposal. Fellowship staff will reach out to applicants should it
be necessary to review these materials.
Note: Only applicants without Internet access may send an application by post.
A PDF application form can be downloaded below. All others must apply online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadlines for applications are August 1, 2013 and February 1,
2014.
2014.
