International Dissertation Fieldwork Grant

The International Dissertation Fieldwork Grant will award a number of fellowships of up to $10,000 for fieldwork. In line with the Institute's mission to support international and comparative research at U.C. Berkeley, projects should be international and/or comparative in nature, and/or involve substantial research outside of the United States. Fellowship funds are intended to support travel, lodging, and research-related expenditures for a graduate student who is conducting research away from campus. International students enrolled in doctoral programs at U.C. Berkeley are particularly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to international students who cannot apply for other sources of funding within the United States.

Award Amount:  Up to $10,000.
Application:   http://iis.berkeley.edu/content/international-dissertation-fieldwork-grant.
Due Date:  Monday, March 19, 2012. 

http://iis.berkeley.edu/content/international-dissertation-fieldwork-grant

The Miller Center National Fellowships

The Miller Center Fellowship program is a competitive program for individuals completing their dissertations on American politics, foreign policy and world politics, or the impact of global affairs on the United States. The program provides up to eight $20,000 grants to support one year of research and writing. Along with the fellowship grant, the Miller Center assists the fellow in choosing a senior scholar from their field to serve as fellowship "mentor." This mentor will suggest relevant literature to frame the project, read the fellow's work, and give general advice on research.In the 2012-13 academic year, the Miller Center is pleased to offer two fellowships in specific subject areas:

The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation Funded Fellowship in U.S. Health Care Policy is tailored to students’ whose work illuminates the origins and development of U.S. health care policy.

The Ambrose Monell Foundation Funded Fellowship in Technology and Democracy will fund a graduate student whose work is centered at the crosscurrents of technology and democracy, perhaps addressing public affairs and policy issues such as energy, transportation, health care, the environment, new media, information technology, or urban planning.

To be considered for one of these fellowships, please indicate your interest in your application's project description.


Deadline: February 1st


Website: http://millercenter.org/academic/dgs/fellowship

Center for Latino Policy Research (CLPR) Mini-Grant Program

Deadline: April 15, 2011
The Center for Latino Policy Research (CLPR) established the Graduate and Undergraduate Mini-grant Program in 1991 as part of its mission to create a community of scholarship and mentorship. The Mini-grant Program is intended to promote, support, and assist in the professional development of students who are conducting public policy research on issues affecting the Latino community in the United States. The CLPR's current research priorities are in the area of higher education access, immigration, civic engagement and political participation, technology and development. The CLPR, however, will support policy research in any field in which there is strong faculty or student interest. Mini-grants provide funding, $250-$500 for undergraduates and $500-$1000 for graduate students.
http://clpr.berkeley.edu/opportunities/

Townsend Center G.R.O.U.P. Apprenticeships

The program pairs faculty members and undergraduate students in summer research projects, allowing students to develop new skills under the guidance of a faculty mentor and to experience the rigor and excitement of academic research in an area of their interest. UC Berkeley undergraduate students in the humanities or social sciences are eligible to apply. Seniors are eligible only if they are continuing in fall. Once the Apprenticeship mentors have been selected, the undergraduate apprenticeship guidelines and application materials will be available on the Townsend Center’s website. One undergraduate apprentice will be selected for each awarded project. Faculty will be awarded up to $5,000 in research expenses. Undergraduate apprentices will be awarded a $2,500 summer stipend. Faculty and students will also be expected to evaluate the apprenticeship at the end of the summer program.

http://townsendcenter.berkeley.edu/apprenticeshipgrant.shtml 
 Deadline: Feb 6 for faculty and Apr 1 for undergraduates

Americans for Democratic Action - Galbraith Fellowship

The program is intended for recent college graduates and graduate students interested in careers in public policy or economics. Fellowships will be awarded for full-time work during four, six, eight or twelve month periods under the auspices of the ADA Education Fund. There is a $1,000 monthly stipend provided to fellows. This position is based in Washington, DC. Applicants must demonstrate strong research and writing skills, community services and leadership experience and a commitment to liberal ideals.

Deadline in June 
http://www.adaction.org/pages/about/education-fund/galbraith-application.php

KFAS Doctoral Study Abroad Program

This program hosted by the Korean Foundation for Advanced Studies provides talented young students in social sciences, natural sciences, and computer science and information technology-related fields with full scholarships, and enables them to pursue, and successfully complete, their doctorates at leading overseas research universities.

One of our students has this and he gets tuition and a stipend for one year. Most likely need to be a Korean national to apply. The scholarship includes tuition, health insurance and a stipend. The scholarship amounts vary depending on whether or not the students will receive grants or financial assistance from the universities they will be attending.

Deadline: February 15

http://www.kfas.or.kr/

Short-Term Travel Grants Program (STG)

Deadline:  5 p.m. EST on February 1, 2012

This research support program offers US scholars and professionals the opportunity to conduct policy-relevant research in Eastern Europe and Eurasia. Researchers are also able to increase their understanding of current regional issues, develop and sustain international networks, and directly contribute to the formation of US public policy by conducting research on topics vital to the academic and policy-making communities. The fellowships provide logistical support, international airfare, a living/housing stipend, visa support, emergency evacuation insurance, and, in many countries, field office support.

Eligibility: Postdoctoral scholars and professionals with advanced degrees are eligible. Applicants must be US citizens.

Information and application: http://www.irex.org/project/short-term-travel-grants-stg

Contact: By email at stg@irex.org or by telephone at 202-628-8188

Countries Eligible for Research:Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan The STG Program is  funded by the US Department of State- Title VIII Program.