GRANTS- 2009 AIAS Fellowships, American Institute of Afghanistan Studies

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GRANTS- 2009 AIAS Fellowships, American Institute of Afghanistan Studies

Posted by: Michael Carroll <mcarroll@bu.edu>

The American Institute of Afghanistan Studies (AIAS) is pleased to
announce a fellowship and a grant program for 2009. For additional
information on both these programs, please go to the AIAS web site or
contact AIAS. Please feel free to forward and circulate this announcement.

2009 John F. Richards Fellowship Program

The American Institute of Afghanistan Studies (AIAS) invites
applications for support of short-term research or other scholarly
projects that will advance knowledge of Afghanistan. Applicants should
be at the post-doctoral level or have equivalent professional
experience. The fellowship will support work focussing on any aspect
of Afghanistan Studies, but cannot currently be used within, or for
travel to, Afghanistan.

The maximum award per fellowship is $6,000. Applications must be
received by April 1, 2009 to receive consideration. Decisions will be
made by May 1, 2009. Eligibility is limited to US citizens and
permanent residents.

For additional information and to download an application, please go
to http://www.bu.edu/aias/fellowships.html or contact AIAS at aias@bu.edu

2009 AIAS Afghanistan Room and Board Stipend

The American Institute of Afghanistan Studies (AIAS) invites
applications from junior and senior scholars for its first annual Room
and Board Stipend. This stipend will provide up to 30 days value
towards the cost of room and board at the AIAS Center in Kabul,
Afghanistan. These funds may only be used for room and board at the
AIAS Kabul Center. The selection committee will evaluate proposals on
how the proposed research activity will enhance scholarly activity in
Afghanistan. AIAS cannot provide funding to secure travel to and
within Afghanistan.

The application deadline is April 1, 2009 with an anticipated award
date of May 1, 2009. The award must be used by October 1, 2009.
Eligibility is limited to US citizens and permanent residents.

For additional information and to download an application, please go
to http://www.bu.edu/aias/fellowships.html or contact AIAS at aias@bu.edu.

Michael Carroll
Center Administrator
American Institute of Afghanistan Studies
745 Commonwealth Ave. Rm. 639
Boston, MA 02215

617-358-4649
Fax: 617-358-4650
mcarroll@bu.edu

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