The Kennan Institute has issued a call for applicants to a program scholarship at the Wilson Center. The Institute is in search of applicants who represent policy-oriented sectors like law, academia, civil society, business, media, and local government. Applicants should have diverse backgrounds and be willing to engage in inquiry and discussion but the political, cultural, economic, social, and historical issue at play in Ukraine, Russia, and the surrounding region.

The goal of this fellowship is to encourage discussion between the policy-making world and traditional academics, as well as to enhance collaboration among researchers from Ukraine and Russia along with the United States. These programs are funded by a grant from a Carnegie Corporation of New York.

Fellows will be housed at the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. for a total period of three-month residencies. All fellows will receive full access to the region’s resources, such as the National Archives, various policy research centers, and the Library of Congress. Daily activities will include meetings with experts and officials at locations such as Congress, the Department of Defense, USAID, and the State Department.

In exchange, fellows will engage directly with other fellows and officials, and will participate in key speaking arrangements at the Wilson Center as well as those outside of the city. Fellows must also attend conferences, meetings, and activities facilitated by the Kennan Institute and participate in collaborative activities when they are alumni of the program.

There are no requirements in regards to citizenship, but applicants may choose to apply as part of a team. If applying as a team of two or more applicants, each applicant must be a citizen of a different country. These joint fellowships will help promote international collaboration. Teams are responsible for producing joint papers, presenting their work, and conduct meeting with policymakers in the city.

Fellowship competitions are held twice a year, with application deadlines on September 1 and March 1, respectively. All applicants must submit an application to be considered for the competition. Successful fellows will receive monthly stipends of $4,000 along with full access to computer and research facilities. They will be expected to remain in Washington, D.C. for the duration of the grant and will begin their residences within six months of accepting the award.

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Applications for the Open Society Fellowship are now open. This fellowship is designed to encourage positive debate and discussion surrounding economic issues, recognizing that new, dynamic methods of governance, entrepreneurship, financialization, and ownership are needed to fight inequalities in economic systems. While applicants are encouraged to possess backgrounds in business or economics, any relevant proposals will be considered.

Fellowships are awarded for one year, with a stipend of $80,000 to $100,000, depending on work experience and current income. This fellowship allows candidates to work on projects of their own choosing, so long as they address the topic listed above. Fellows will have access to and are expected to take advantage of the resources of the Open Society Foundations. Fellows may work with one another in a cohort setting as they nurture both political and theoretical change.

The ideal fellow will be one who can see beyond his field alone and work tenaciously to compose a meritorious project. Applicants may hail from anywhere in the world, although proficiency in both spoken and written English is expected. Applicants should be willing to work with a diverse team and to utilize all of the resources the foundation has to offer.

This fellowship is not intended to fund enrollment for study at any academic institution, including funding for dissertation research. Only individuals may apply for this award, proposals from organizations will not be accepted.

To apply, interested candidates should submit a letter of inquiry online by midnight on July 15, 2018. This letter should outline the topic of the project and the proposed final product. The letter must be able to detail the relevance of the project to the proposition. A CV should also be included.

All letters will be reviewed in full within six weeks, with those showing promise being invited to submit a full proposal. Full proposals will include a preliminary project budget and other supporting materials. Questions can be directed to osfellows@opensocietyfoundations.org.

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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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