24 August 2005

INTERNATIONAL POLICY FELLOWSHIPS


The International Policy Fellowships (IPF) programme is calling for applications for 2006-2007 fellowships, which support analytical policy research in the development of open societies, including the rule of law, democratic elections, diverse and vigorous civil societies, and respect for minorities.

Launched in 1998 and affiliated with the Open Society Institute and the Center for Policy Studies (CPS) of the Central European University in Budapest, the programme seeks to enhance the quality of policy research in the countries where the Soros Network operates, including Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa.

The programme places strong emphasis on independent research that is rigorous and practical. 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. Successful applicants will demonstrate originality, sound project design and the strong likelihood that their project may lead to significant impact on policy.

Applicants are encouraged to submit individual, practical and policy-oriented research proposals in the following subject areas: The Challenge of Wider Europe; Open Society Promotion in Predominantly Muslim Societies; Combating Open Society Threats; Combating the Resource Curse; Roma Exclusion; and Open Information Policy.

The product of each fellowship will be a detailed analysis of a major issue to be published in English and translated into other languages.
To apply, applicants should visit http://www.soros.org/initiatives/ipf and complete
the online form, which includes a project summary, research proposal (maximum 4 pages) and a resume/CV that includes 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 cannot access the Web should send an e-mail to fellows@osi.hu to discuss alternatives. Applications sent by mail, fax or e-mail will not be considered unless given prior approval from IPF staff.

Applications must be submitted by 20 September 2005.



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