US-Mongolia Research Fellowship 2006

The American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS - www.mongoliacenter.org) in conjunction with the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) and the US Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is pleased to announce the creation of the US-Mongolia Field Research Program to support academic research projects in Mongolia by US and Mongolian students in summer or fall 2006.

The program is expected to support approximately 3 students from US universities and 6 students from Mongolian universities to conduct field research in Mongolia between May and December 2006. Applicants must be either US or Mongolian citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled full-time in a university or college in the United States or Mongolia. Undergraduate applicants must have at least third year standing in their program, while graduate applicants can be at a masters or pre-dissertation doctoral level.

(More information: www.mongoliacenter.org/fellowship/)

The student research work for the US-Mongolia Field Research Fellowship Program must be conducted under the supervision of a Research Sponsor who plans to be on site in Mongolia in summer 2006. No independent field research projects by students will be supported under this fellowship. The Research Sponsor should have previous experience conducting academic field research, and must agree to oversee the student’s research project in the field including a period of direct oversight. The field research project should last a minimum of 6 weeks, and be conducted in Mongolia between May and December 2006. Mongolian students are expected to work with a Research Sponsor from a US-based institution, while US students may work with either US or Mongolia based Research Sponsors.

In their applications, students should propose a research project related to an on-going or planned research effort conducted during summer 2006 in Mongolia. The students will be asked to describe how their participation in the project will support their educational and career goals, and how their project supports the development of US-Mongolian cooperation and the field of Mongolian Studies. Applicants are required to include a letter of support from their Research Sponsor, who will be responsible for overseeing the students’ research program. Additional information on the program, an Application Package, and the General Terms and Conditions of the awards, is available from the ACMS offices or the ACMS website www.mongoliacenter.org.

For US based students, the program will provide up to $2000 to cover travel expenses to and from Mongolia, and a $1000 stipend to cover in-country expenses in Mongolia. Mongolian based students will receive a $1000 stipend to cover expenses. The Research Sponsor will receive a $1000 honorarium to offset costs associated with the students’ participation in the research activity.

Research projects in any field, including humanities, sciences and social sciences are eligible. Final selection will be made by a selection committee, and the students selected will reflect a diversity of academic levels, fields of study, gender and other characteristics.

In conjunction with the student’s Researcher Sponsor, the ACMS offices in the US and Ulaanbaatar will assist the students chosen for the program to prepare for their program in Mongolia by providing pre-departure information on Mongolia, helping with travel arrangements to and from Mongolia and within the country. The Research Sponsor for each project will be responsible for overseeing the students’ living arrangements and academic program during their time at the research site.

All participants will be required to submit a final report on their field experience that reflects on both their research program, and how the experience might impact their academic and career development. A panel will be organized at the 2007 Association of Asian Studies annual meeting to allow participants an opportunity to report on their research experience.

Funding for the program is provided by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) and the US State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Details on the program are available from the ACMS website, www.mongoliacenter.org, or from the ACMS offices in Ulaanbaatar or at Western Washington University. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the ACMS offices by email at info @ mongoliacenter.org or through the contact information listed below.

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American Center for Mongolian Studies - US Office

Western Washington University
Humanities 230
Bellingham, WA 98225-9057
Tel. (250) 382-0256 Fax (360) 650-6110

American Center for Mongolian Studies - Ulaanbaatar Office

National University of Mongolia Building 5, Room 208
Mailing address: CPO Box 695, Ulaanbaatar-13, Mongolia
Tel. (976-1) 9973 9869

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