Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center Research Fellowship Program

The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) and the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) are pleased to announce the SQCC Research Fellowship Program. The Program, open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents, supports research in 1) traditional Omani music and 2) date palm cultivation, industry, and date and palm tree byproducts, for doctoral candidates and scholars who have already earned their Ph.D. Applicants are eligible to apply as individuals or in teams.

Application Deadline Extended: Monday, February 8, 2010

Overview

Two awards up to 20,000 Omani Riyals (approximately $52,015.66) will be given out to scholars who wish to conduct research in Oman on 1) the traditional music of Oman or 2) Omani date palm cultivation, industry, and date and palm tree byproducts. Proposals that seek links or comparisons between the US and Oman are desirable; up to one month of the proposed four-month project may be for used for composing publication of results.

All applicants must:

• Be a US citizen or permanent resident,
• Be a doctoral candidate currently enrolled in good standing at an US institution or a scholar holding a PhD or equivalent degree, and
• Propose a four-month individual or team research project in Oman on the traditional music of Oman or Omani date palm cultivation.

Grantees must:

• Complete a research project as outlined in his/her project statement,
• Start the project no later than December 31, 2010,
• Publish a journal article, book chapter, or conference paper within one year of completing the project, and
• Endeavor to create professional contacts with Omani scholars and institutions to help strength US-Oman connections and share experience with colleagues and peers.

A Complete Application Consists Of:

1. Completed Application Form
2. Project Description
   On a separate sheet of paper, in 1500 words or less, please describe the nature of your proposal and your competence to carry out the required research. State the reasons your project requires your presence in Oman, and the methodology you propose to use in conducting your research. Indicate any facilities (i.e. libraries, museums and archives) you plan to use while conducting your research.
3. Project Bibliography/Literature Review
   1 page maximum, additional pages will not be submitted to the readers for review.
4. Project Budget
   Proposed budget may not exceed 20,000 Omani Riyals (approximately $52,015.66). Budget may include the following costs: travel to and from Oman, residence in Oman, time for data consultation support and for project write-up, publication costs, and other expenses directly related to the project.
5. Three (3) separate letters of recommendation.
   Ph.D candidates must have one letter from academic advisor with a signed Academic Advisor Form.
6. Curriculum Vitae
   3 pages maximum, additional pages will not be submitted to the readers for review.
7. Graduate Transcripts
   Ph.D candidates only

Download Application Here

Submission Instructions

Please submit the application form, project description, project bibliography/literature review and curriculum vitae via email to fellowships@caorc.org. Documents in MS Word and MS Excel (budget) format are preferred. You will receive an email confirmation of receipt within five (5) business days.

Please have your letters of recommendation and transcripts (if applicable) mailed directly to CAORC via the U.S. Postal Service or Express Mail (FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.):

Application Deadline Extended:
Monday, February 8, 2010

Letters of recommendation and graduate transcripts must be
post-marked by Monday, February 8, 2010 and received by Friday, February 12, 2010