The Scholarship Foundation of the Republic of Austria announces the availability of scholarships for students studying in a variety of disciplines. Undergraduates, graduates, postgraduates, and even PhD students are encouraged to apply.

This award, financed in full by the Scholarship Foundation of the Republic of Australia, promotes research for a period of one to four months. Eligible areas of study include Natural Sciences, Human Medicine, Health Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Arts, and Technical Sciences. Recipients of this scholarship receive a monthly award of 1,050 euros, along with health insurance. The award also funds accommodations in the range of 220 to 470 euros. Travel costs for applicants from countries that are not members of the European Union can also be funded.

All applications are due in September 2018. A new call for applications will be released in May 2019. Applicants should be descendants of forced laborers, regardless of their native countries, or people from countries that suffered significantly from the Nazi regime. Research can be in any of the previously mentioned topics and can provide coursework towards the completion of a bachelor thesis, diploma or master thesis, or dissertation. This scholarship may not be used for summer courses, studies in Austria, clinical experiences, or internships. Applicants who have pursued research within the last six months are not eligible to apply.

To apply, interested candidates should complete an online application form. A CV and project plan must also be supplied, with the latter listing completed preparatory work towards the stay in Austria. Two letters of recommendation are also required, as is a confirmation of supervision by a supervisor. Copies of passports and graduation certificates are also required. Applicants who are descendants of forced laborers must submit processing numbers of photocopies of letters of information.

More information can be obtained by contacting Teresa Karamat at teresa.karamat@oead.at.

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The Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards several grants to United States students and young professionals to study and/or conduct academic research at universities within EU Member States. Topics of study must include EU policies, EU institutes and the American-European Union agenda. Grants are available for students with Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degrees.

Four total awards are available, for a grant period of six to nine months. The grant will last from September through June, with specific start dates negotiated directly with host institutions. Applicants may propose an area of research or study in one to three different countries. If a student is interested in studying in multiple countries, at least three months must be required in each European Union member state. The orientation date for the program will be supplied either by the Fulbright Commission or by the United States Embassy in the country of research.

To apply, students should submit a project proposal that focuses on the observation of comparative perspectives of issues of concern. These issues should be ones that involve both the United State and the European Union, such as:

• internal and external security
• peace-keeping
• the EU and NATO
• justice and home affairs
• finance
• trade
• human rights
• agricultural and environmental policies
• energy
• asylum
• human trafficking
• development
• EU enlargement

Other topics may also be accepted. Proposals should relate to EU competencies and not simply Europe or countries within Europe. There should be a holistic value to the project. Successful applicants will exhibit personal, academic, and creative excellence, along with a strong research rationale and plan. They will be strong leaders and clearly indicate how their studies will benefit American-European Union relationships during and after their grant periods.

Applicants should be proficient in the language of their chosen country, though this is not a mandatory component of the application process. TO apply and for more information, students should visit http://www.fulbrightschuman.eu.

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The Institute for Comparative Federalism of Eurac Research, the Faculty of Law and the School of Political Science and Sociology of the University of Innsbruck announces a new common cross-border project. This program, called The Winter School on Federalism and Governance, was initially created in 2010, but has undergone multiple revisions. It takes place under the Secretary General of the Council of Europe.

This school analyzes the interaction of federalism, regionalism, and multilevel governance from both political and legal perspectives. Each edition of the program allows students to focus on specific topics from the detailed approach of scholars, practitioners, and political scientists.

Students will examine the success and risk factors of multilevel governance systems through a wide range of case studies regarding the European Union, multinational states, and Eastern Europe. Students will study different policy fields such as financial relations and environmental policies.

The Institute for Comparative Federalism conducts comparative legal studies and applied research on governance in Europe and throughout the rest of the world. It is a component of Eurac Research, which conducts innovative research and training in Italy.

The next edition of the Winter School will be held from February 5th to 16th, 2018, and focuses on federalism in the making. It will be held in Innsbruck Austria, and Bolzano, Italy. Innsbruck is well known for Alpine scenery and architectural heritage. Students will enjoy a bustling university town and many winter sports. Bolzano is rich in culture and heritage, as well as architecture. Students will spend the two weeks of the winter school in lectures and discussion sessions, workshops, and study visits. They will be given multiple opportunities for discussion with leading experts on multilevel governance.

All international students, whether young researchers, academics, post-doctoral and post-graduate students, or civil servants, are invited to apply. Applicants are accepted from August until October 26, 2017. Scholarships are available for qualified students. Students must attend both weeks of the program. Students can obtain more information by contacting the Winter School organizers at +39 0471 055 239 or winterschool@eurac.edu.

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