Soros International Policy Fellowships

["Dagmar M. Meyer" <dmeyer@DROPMEmariecurie.org>]

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FELLOWSHIP- 2006/2007 International Policy Fellowships, Deadline Sept. 20

Call for Proposals
International Policy Fellowships, 2006-2007

All applications must be submitted on-line by September 20, 2005 via
www.soros.org/initiatives/ipf

The International Policy Fellowships (IPF) program is calling for
applications for 2006-2007 fellowships. Launched in 1998 and
affiliated with the Open Society Institute and the Center for Policy
Studies (CPS) of the Central European University in Budapest, these
fellowships support analytical policy research in pursuance of open
society goals such as the rule of law, democratic elections, diverse
and vigorous civil societies, and respect for minorities. Each year
the IPF program invites research proposals that address critical
issues in the development of open societies. Successful applicants
will demonstrate originality, sound project design and the strong
likelihood that their project may lead to significant impact on
policy.

The IPF program seeks to enhance the quality of policy research in
the countries where the Soros Network operates, throughout Central
and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Mongolia, as well as
countries in South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and North
Africa. It places strong emphasis on independent research that is
both rigorous and appreciative of practical implications. Analysis
and evaluation of existing policy contexts should be based on
explicit criteria and fellows should be able to communicate their
ideas and findings in a variety of professional and public settings.

Applicants are encouraged to submit individual, practical and policy-
oriented research proposals in the following subject areas. The
product of each fellowship will be a detailed analysis of a major
issue to be published in English and translated into other languages:

2006-7 Fellowship Issue Areas:

General Framework:
New Frontiers of Open Society
- The Challenge of Wider Europe
- Open Society Promotion in Predominantly Muslim Societies
- Combating Open Society Threats
- Combating the Resource Curse
- Roma Exclusion
- Open Information Policy

Main Terms of the International Policy Fellowship Award:

- Fellows receive supervision and support from a senior policy
analyst
- Fellows are invited to Budapest in April 2006 for initial
orientation to the program
- Optional specialized policy research and advocacy training courses
in Budapest
- Monthly stipends commensurate with local salaries
- Budget for reasonable research, communications, travel, publication
and advocacy costs
- Discretionary funding for conference participation

How to Apply:

Applicants should carefully complete the online application form
found at www.soros.org/initiatives/ipf, which includes a project
summary, research proposal (maximum 4 pages), and a resume/CV
including a list of publications. Applicants may also include a
letter of reference from an affiliated organization and a writing
sample on the chosen topic.

Those who have no possibility to access the Web should send an e-mail
to fellows@DROPMEosi.hu to discuss alternate application solutions.

Applications sent by mail, fax or e-mail will not be considered
unless given prior approval from IPF staff.

Applications must be submitted online by September 20, 2005.

IPF does not consider late applications.