CONF.- Tenth European Society for Central Asian Studies, Ankara, 12-15 Sept. 2007

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CONF.- Tenth European Society for Central Asian Studies, Ankara, 12-15 Sept.

Posted by: ESCAS 2007 Organizing Committee <escas@metu.edu.tr>


European Society for Central Asian Studies Tenth Conference on

Central Asia: Sharing Experiences and Prospects

12-15 September 2007
The Middle East Technical University
Ankara, Turkey

The ESCAS 10th Conference provides Central Asian and European
researchers with a golden opportunity to study and to exchange views
on Central Asia; its past, present and future. Ever since it was
founded in 1985, ESCAS has always striven to promote Central Asian
studies among Western scholars as well as colleagues from the region.
The creation of the newly independent Central Asian Republics after
1991 accompanied by the opening of this region to the world, marked
the new era for Central Asian studies. Current developments in Central
Asia are reflected in all academic disciplines, dealing with
geopolitics, energy and economics, urbanism, society and communities
and religious beliefs, ethnography, history, archaeology and linguistics.

Conflicts can be triggered off between neighbours and great powers
over the issues of water or oil, since Central Asia, rich in natural
resources, is closely connected with the neighbouring great powers in
competition for hydrocarbon, water and other resources. Nowadays
Central Asia attracts lots of attention from the states of other
regions and continents and serves as a new field for numerous NGOs,
Muslim, Christian and other missionaries.

The geographic domain of Central Asia, according to the ESCAS
definition, covers contemporary Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, Northern Iran, Northern
Afghanistan, North-Western China, Trans-Caspian and South Siberia.

What are the different concepts used by scholars today, when dealing
with such a wide range of topics? Central Asia, being a special area
due to its unique history, societies and religions, cannot be studied
solely through the prism of such concepts as "developed and developing
countries" or "modern and traditional societies".

For the first time the conference will be held in Turkey at the Middle
East Technical University, who has been a pioneer in the Eurasian
Studies by establishing a research centre on the region for the first
time in Turkey.

Modalities:

Venue: Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences of the Middle
East Technical University
Language: English. No translation facilities will be provided.

Key-note speakers of the conference are Süleyman Demirel, John
Schoeberlein and Cengiz Aytmatov (to be confirmed).

Our participants are from United Kingdom, Türkiye, the USA,
Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Germany
France, Poland, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Australia, Denmark, Canada,
Russia, Italy, India, China, Greece, Bulgaria,
Sweden, Japan, Belgium, Netherlands, Austria, Hungary, Portugal,
Israel and Iran

The preliminary program is available online at:
http://www.kora.metu.edu.tr/escas/ESCASConferenceProgram.pdf

Should you have more questions, please, do not hesitate to contact us at:

The Center for Black Sea and Central Asia
Iktisadi Idari Bilimler Fakultesi B Binas
Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi
Kat: 2, Oda no: I204
Assoc. Prof. Pinar Akcali (Chair of Organizing Committee): akcali@metu.edu.tr

Research Assistant Aslihan Anlar doganlar@metu.edu.tr

ESCAS 2007 Organizing Committee: escas@metu.edu.tr
www.kora.metu.edu.tr
www.escas.pz.nl

Organizing Committee Members:

Assoc. Prof. Pinar Akcali
Assist. Prof. Oktay F. Tanrisever
Assist. Prof. Ayca Ergun Ozbolat
Dr. Erdogan Yildirim

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JOB- Analyst in the Strategy and Research Department, Eurasian Development Bank

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JOB- Analyst in the Strategy and Research Department, Eurasian Development Bank

Posted by: Evgeny Vinokurov <Vinokurov_EY@eabr.org>

The Eurasian Development Bank, established in 2006, intends to hire an
Analyst in the Strategy and Research Department. The position is
based at Almaty headquarters of the bank. Applicants should be Kazakh
or Russian nationals.

Responsibilities:
- participation in drafting of various analytical papers
- research on the issues of development and regional integration
- industry and country research for the bank's project activities
- statistical analysis

Requirements:
- Master degree, PhD preferred
- Excellent Russian writing skills
- Fluent English
- Publication record preferred
- Knowledge of statistical and other analytical software
- Relevant working experience in academia, government, or business.

We offer:
- competitive remuneration
- social package
- dynamic working environment and career opportunities

Please send your CV and motivation letter to Evgeny Vinokurov,
Strategy and Research Department, at vinokurov_ey@eabr.org. Thank you
very much in advance!

Best regards,
Evgeny Vinokurov

Strategic Planning Coordinator
Strategy and Research Department
Eurasian Development Bank
vinokurov_ey@eabr.org
Abdullinykh-Str. 56, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan
Tel. +7 727 2444044 (ext.6146), fax + 727 2914263, +7 727 2446570

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FELLOWSHIP- John Smith Fellowship Programme 2008

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FELLOWSHIP- John Smith Fellowship Programme 2008

Posted by: Julie Utting <Julie.Utting@JohnSmithTrust.org>

The John Smith Memorial Trust is currently seeking applications from
potential candidates for its 2008 Fellowship Programme, to take place
in June/July next year.

The Programme aims to strengthen and deepen democratic awareness and
good governance through a study programme in the UK and placements
that show the workings of democratic organisations and their role
within a democratic society.

Applications for Fellowships are invited from:

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine

The Trust can only accept applications from the seven countries listed above.

The Trust aims to recruit high-flying and influential young leaders
who will make a substantial impact on the future development of their
countries. The Fellowship Programme is open to political leaders,
government or local government officials, journalists/media experts,
lawyers and influential young leaders from civil society or the NGO
sector. The "ideal" candidate will be aged 25-35, with a track record
of concern for good governance and promoting democratic values. Good
written and spoken English is essential.

Further information about recruitment criteria, application details
and deadlines can be obtained from the Trust's website:

http://www.johnsmithmemorialtrust.org/Web/Site/Programme/how_to_apply.asp

Julie Utting
Administrative and Information Assistant
John Smith Memorial Trust
Tel: +44 (0)207 747 1682
Email: julie.utting@johnsmithtrust.org

www.johnsmithmemorialtrust.org

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GRANTS- American Councils Research and Language Training Grants, Oct. 1 Deadline

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GRANTS- American Councils Research & Language Training Grants, Oct. 1 Deadline

Posted by: Sheila Dawes <sdawes@americancouncils.org>

American Councils is pleased to announce that applications for its
2008-2009 Grants for Research and Advanced Language Training are now
available. Applications for Spring and Summer 2008 programs are due
October 1; applications for Fall and Academic Year 2008-09 programs
are due January 15.

Applications are now available for download at

www.americancouncils.org or by contacting the American Councils
Outbound Office. Funding for these programs is available through
American Councils from U.S. Department of State (Title VIII) grant
support. This year, fellowships will be offered in four categories:

Title VIII Research Scholar Program: Provides full support for three-
to nine-month research trips to Russia, Central Asia, the South
Caucasus, Southeastern Europe, Ukraine, Belarus, and Moldova.
Fellowships include roundtrip international travel, housing and living
stipends, visa support, medical insurance, archive access, and
logistical support in the field. Open to U.S. graduate students,
post-doctoral scholars, and faculty. Application deadlines: October 1
(Spring and Summer Programs); January 15 (Fall and Academic Year Programs).

Title VIII Combined Research and Language Training Program: Provides
full support for research and up to ten hours per week of advanced
language instruction for three-to-nine months in Russia, Central Asia,
the South Caucasus, Ukraine, Belarus, and Moldova. Fellowships include
roundtrip international travel, housing and living stipends, tuition,
visa support, medical insurance, archive access, and logistical
support in the field. Open to U.S. graduate students, post-doctoral
scholars, and faculty. Application deadlines: October 1 (Spring and
Summer Programs); January 15 (Fall and Academic Year Programs).

Title VIII Special Initiatives Fellowship: Provides grants of up to
$35,000 for field research on policy-relevant topics in Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,
and Uzbekistan. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a policy-relevant
field and have sufficient language ability to carry out proposed
research. Scholars must conduct research for at least four months in
the field. Application deadlines: October 1 (Spring and Summer
Programs); January 15 (Fall and Academic Year Programs).

Title VIII Southeastern Europe Language Program: Provides intensive
language study at major universities and institutions throughout
Southeastern Europe. One- to nine-month programs include roundtrip
international travel, housing and living stipends, visa support,
tuition, medical insurance, and logistical support in the field. Open
to U.S. students at the M.A. and Ph.D. level, as well as faculty and
post-doctoral scholars. Application deadlines: October 1 (Spring and
Summer Programs); January 15 (Fall and Academic Year Programs).

While a wide-range of topics receive support each year, all funded
research must contribute to a body of knowledge enabling the U.S. to
better understand the region and formulate effective policies within
it. All applicants should clearly describe the policy-relevance of
their work, be it in anthropology, history, international relations,
political science, or some other field.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. All
competitions for funding are open and merit based. All applications
will receive consideration without regard to any non-merit factors
such as race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national
origin, marital status, age (with authorized exceptions), political
affiliation, or disability. Funding for this program is made available
by the U.S. Department of State's Program for the Study of Eastern
Europe and Independent States of the Former Soviet Union (Title VIII).

Applications are available for download at

www.americancouncils.org/researchFellowships.php or by contacting the
American Councils Outbound Office.

For more information, please contact:
Russian and Eurasian Outbound Programs
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 833-7522
Email: outbound@americancouncils.org
Website: www.americancouncils.org

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JOBS- Two Central Eurasia-Related Positions, National Endowment for Democracy

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JOBS- Two Central Eurasia-Related Positions, National Endowment for Democracy

Posted by: Miriam Lanskoy <miriaml@ned.org>

I) Program Officer for Europe and Eurasia

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED), a congressionally funded,
private, nonprofit grant making organization that works to support
freedom around the world, seeks a Program Officer with its Europe and
Eurasia team, specializing in Central and Eastern Europe. The
position is based in Washington, D.C.

The Program Officer will work with the regional director and program
staff to develop and manage the NED's grants program in the region,
develop the Endowment's strategy for Central and Eastern Europe with a
particular emphasis on cross-border funding opportunities, set
priorities, and monitor and evaluate discretionary and core institute
projects in the region.

Specific duties of the Program Officer will include:

* Assessing proposals and drafting and editing board summaries of
successful proposals to present at quarterly Board meetings;
* Traveling to the region on a regular basis to identify and work
with potential new grantees;
* Monitoring and providing compliance assistance to existing grantees;
* Attending relevant internal and external meetings;
* Tracking political developments in the region;
* Maintaining contacts with organizations and individuals in
Washington working on the region.

Applicants should have the following qualifications:

* A Master's level education or equivalent knowledge in International
Affairs, Politics or a related discipline;
* At least 4 years of experience in democracy related work;
* In-depth knowledge of political issues and trends in Central Europe
and Eurasia;
* Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and
Russian, and preferably another East European language;
* Proficiency in the use of MS Office;
* High degree of organization and initiative;
* Experience in financial monitoring and reporting;
* Knowledge of program evaluation techniques;
* Excellent staff, office management and interpersonal skills.

NED offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The NED is an
equal opportunity employer. For more information please see

http://www.ned.org.

Please send a cover letter and resume to "Europe and Eurasia Program
Officer Search" at jobs@ned.org
Acknowledgements and responses will be sent only to applications under
active consideration

II) Program Assistant for Europe and Eurasia

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED), a congressionally funded,
private, nonprofit grant making organization that works to support
freedom around the world, seeks Program Assistant with its Europe and
Eurasia team. The position is based in Washington, D.C.

The Program Assistant will provide administrative support to Europe
and Eurasia Programs staff.

Specific duties of the Program Assistant will include:

* Assisting the Programs staff with general administrative duties;
* Researching information about potential grantees and current
political developments on the continent;
* Maintaining contacts with grantees;
* Organizing meetings for visiting grantees;
* Providing support for considering and awarding grants to
nongovernmental organizations working on democracy-building programs
in Europe and Eurasia.

Applicants should have the following qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in relevant field;
* Knowledge of the political and social issues in the region required;
* Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Russian
or another East European language;
* Administrative support experience preferred;
* Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task;
* MS Office Skills are required.

NED offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
The NED is an equal opportunity employer.
For more information please see http://www.ned.org.

Please send a cover letter and resume to Eurasia Program Assistant
Search at jobs@ned.org
Acknowledgements and responses will be sent only to applications under
active consideration.

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FELLOWSHIPS- SSRC Eurasia Program Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships

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FELLOWSHIPS- SSRC Eurasia Program Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships

Posted by: SSRC Eurasia Program <eurasia@ssrc.org>

SSRC Eurasia Program
2008 Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships Competition

The Eurasia Program, Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is pleased
to announce its 2008-2009 Title VIII fellowship activities. Eurasia
Program Title VIII Fellowships serve to expand and strengthen the
field of Eurasian studies through the support of research, writing,
advanced-training and curriculum development. All fellowships are
intended to support work on or related to the New States of Eurasia,
the Soviet Union and/or the Russian Empire, regardless of the
applicant's discipline within the social sciences or humanities.

Online applications and supporting materials, including detailed award
descriptions and eligibility criteria, are now available on the SSRC
Eurasia Program website -

www.ssrc.org/programs/eurasia/fellowships/index.page. Fellowships will
be offered in three categories:

Predoctoral Fellowships target individuals at seminal stages of their
graduate careers. They provide essential training opportunities for
individuals in the early stages of their programs as well as support
for advanced students in the intellectually challenging dissertation
write-up stage of their work. Predissertation Training Fellowships
provide up to $7,000 for graduate students who have not yet advanced
to PhD candidacy. Dissertation Write-up Fellowships offer support in
the amount of $22,000 for the 2008-2009 academic year.

Postdoctoral Fellowships support both independent scholars and
university faculty at all levels. Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
provide junior faculty, in particular those who have recently received
PhDs, with $20,000 in support and afford their recipients concentrated
time away from university obligations.

Please note: only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible to apply.

Contact program staff at eurasia@ssrc.org if you have any questions or
concerns.

Deadline for all fellowship applications is November 13, 2007 at 9:00 pm EST.

Eurasia Program
Social Science Research Council
810 Seventh Ave 31st Floor
New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-377-2700/Fax: 212-377-2727
Email: eurasia@ssrc.org

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JOB- Project Coordinator, Social Research Center, AUCA, Bishkek

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JOB- Project Coordinator, Social Research Center, AUCA, Bishkek

Posted by: Alexander I. Pugachev <pugachev_a@mail.auca.kg>

Job Announcement
Position: Project Coordinator for the Social Research Center
Place: Social Research Center, AUCA

The Social Research Center at American University of Central Asia is
seeking an individual for a full-time position of Project Coordinator.
This is a very stimulating and challenging position with considerable
opportunities for creativity, grantsmanship, and collaborative work
with the AUCA and external researchers.

Major Responsibilities:
- Manage small-sized research, education and advocacy projects in SRC
- Maintain dialogue with existing stakeholders and establish contacts
with new donors
- Assist in development of concept papers, detailed research
proposals and budgets
- Investigate funding opportunities and identify target sources of
financing to support new research projects
- Assist in development of financial reports to donors about ongoing
and completed projects
- Keep records of funding as well as grant proposals and monitor timelines
- Assist in organization of roundtables, forums and public lectures
to promote open dialogue and communication between academia,
government, civil society, and business

Qualifications:

Applicants should have:

Education: Master's degree in any discipline of social sciences

Experience: Professional experience with at least 3 years of experience in
project design and management.

Language: Fluency in English and Russian, Kyrgyz language will be an asset.

Skills: Strong fund-raising skills
Strong analytical and writing skills
Sound communication, presentation and negotiation skills

Other: Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to handle multiple
tasks and work as a team member.

Information on organization: The Social Research Center (SRC) was
established in October 2005 ar American University of Central Asia.
Its mission is to promote the long-lasting development of principals
and practices of democracy, free market, rule of law, and social
equality in Kyrgyzstan through research, publications,
interdisciplinary studies, conferences, roundtables, and networking.
One of strategic goals of SRC is to improve and contribute to
policy-making process in Kyrgyzstan by carrying out policy analysis
and research, fostering substantive policy dialogue between
government, academia, civil society, and business. For more detailed
information about SRC, please visit our website at www.src.auca.kg

All interested candidates should submit (1) a cover letter, stating
the reasons in the announced position, and (2) a resume that clearly
states professional and educational experiences. These documents
should be e-mailed to a_konokbaeva@mail.auca.kg. The deadline for
submitting the documents is 5 p.m. (Bishkek time), September 15th, 2007.

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