2012-2013 Black Sea Link Fellowship Program at New Europe College, Romania

Research Fellowships in Humanities and Social Sciences for Young and Talented Scholars from Black Sea Region, particularly from Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan at New Europe College, Romania 2012

Scholarship Description: The Black Sea Link program offers research fellowships for young, highly talented scholars in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Candidates from the Black Sea Region, particularly from Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan, are welcome to apply with projects on topics of their choice, for in-residence fellowships at the New Europe College in Bucharest, Romania, an Institute for Advanced Study of international reputation and an important meeting place for scholars from East and West. The Black Sea Link program is carried out in cooperation with the Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin. It is sponsored by the VolkswagenStiftung Hannover (Germany). The host institution New Europe College (NEC) supports scholars (“fellows”) by providing excellent conditions for their research and by establishing a strong and fruitful network among academics in the country and beyond. The institute has acquired a unique position in the region and has mean­while established itself as research center of international reputation. Black Sea Link fellows are invited to be in residence, together with other NEC fellows, to work on projects of their individual choice. Projects need not be connected to the Black Sea region, but may address any innovative and stimulating research question within the humanities or social sciences. Fellows are expected to take part in the weekly seminar at the institute together with the other scholars present at NEC. They also have the opportunity to profit from the NEC’s widespread international networks and its high-quality guest lecturers program. The institute’s working languages, besides Romanian, are English, French, and German; a good command of English is desirable. Fellows are assisted in all practical matters concerning travel, residence, and research in Bucharest. Toward the end of their stay, they are required to summarize their research outcomes in a scholarly article (in English, French, or German). Fellows are granted a monthly stipend of 650 € plus accommodation and traveling expenses. In addition to their residence period in Bucharest, they are offered a one-month research trip abroad to an institution of their choice, for which they receive a lump sum of 2,600 €. They also have the opportunity to order special research literature (book allowance)

Study Subject(s):Humanities and Social Sciences

Course Level:Research Fellowship

Scholarship Provider: VolkswagenStiftung Hannover (Germany)

Scholarship can be taken at: Romania

Eligibility:

-Applicants must be doctoral students or hold a PhD title.

-Preference is given to candidates below the age of 40.

-A good command of English, French or German is necessary

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Black Sea Region, particularly from Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan

How to Apply: Email

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 January, 2012

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85 International Scholarships for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies in Romania

Romanian Government Scholarships 2011 / 2012 for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for foreign citizens

Study Subject: Political science and administration, science education, Romanian culture and civilization, journalism, technical studies, oil and gas, agricultural sciences, veterinary medicine, architecture and arts.

Employer: Romania Government

Level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate

Scholarship Description: Scholarships offered to foreign citizens by the Romanian state, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the GD 288/1993 (2011-2012 academic year).

85 scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Romania, through the selection of files organized on the basis of regulations by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MECI).

Scholarships are only eligible for citizens from non-EU countries (whatever their country of residence). Precedence EU citizens from third countries with which Romania has executed documents to cultural cooperation. Note that for citizens of the Republic of Moldova shall apply to other scholarship programs.

Scholarships are granted for three levels of study :

* License: This program is intended for high school graduates or equivalent pre-university systems, as well as candidates seeking the recognition of partial studies and the continuation of their studies in Romania. The complete cycle for a period of 3-6 years, depending on the chosen faculty and ends with an examination of the license.

* Degree: This program is aimed at university graduates / post, it lasts for 1,5 to 2 years and ends with a dissertation.

* PhD: This program is aimed at graduates of university / graduate – masters program is conducted over a period of 3-4 years, depending on the chosen faculty and ends with the support of a thesis.

Priority areas: will be promoted, with priority applications of candidates wishing to study political science and administration, science education, Romanian culture and civilization, journalism, technical studies, oil and gas, agricultural sciences, veterinary medicine, architecture and arts. Requests targeting other areas will not be rejected.

To promote Romanian language and culture among foreigners, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports has decided that recipients of scholarships awarded by the Romanian state to study Romanian language only. For candidates who do not speak Romanian, it is granted a preparatory year for the study of Romanian.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Deadline for submission of applications is sent to each mission. Candidates must be interested in the timing of enrollment, from 15 November 2010, diplomatic missions they want to make the folder.

Romanian diplomatic Misiunilele will forward the application files by diplomatic bag, so they are recorded at the MFA – UDC by 15 April 2011.

Foreign diplomatic missions accredited in Bucharest will submit application files to the MFA – UDC, accompanied by a note verbale to 15 April 2011.

Incomplete applications shall be considered disqualified and will not be assessed by the MFA.

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