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:
- Completed Application Form
- 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.
- Project Bibliography/Literature Review
1 page maximum, additional pages will not be submitted
to the readers for review.
- 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.
- Three (3) separate letters of recommendation.
Ph.D candidates must have one letter from academic
advisor with a signed Academic
Advisor Form.
- Curriculum Vitae
3 pages maximum, additional pages will not be submitted
to the readers for review.
- 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.):
U.S. Postal Service:
CAORC
SQCC Research Fellowship Program
P.O. Box 37012
MRC-178
Washington, DC 20013-7012 |
Express Mail:
CAORC-SQCC Fellowship
c/o Natural History Museum
10th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW
MRC-178
Washington, DC 20560-0178 |
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