Requests for Applications and Funding Opportunities

International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF)

Application Deadline:  November 3, 2011
Website:  http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/idrf-fellowship/ 

The International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) Program supports the next generation of scholars in the humanities and social sciences pursuing research that advances knowledge about non-U.S. cultures and societies. IDRF accepts applications for research that is situated in a specific discipline and geographical region and is informed by interdisciplinary and cross-regional perspectives, as well as research on multiple countries and/or multiple world regions. While proposals may cover all periods in history, they must demonstrate relevance to contemporary issues and debates.

Eligibility
The program is open to graduate students in the humanities and social sciences -- regardless of citizenship -- enrolled in doctoral programs in the United States. Applicants must complete all Ph.D. requirements except on-site research by the time the fellowship begins. Proposals that identify the U.S. as a case for comparative inquiry are welcome; however, proposals which focus predominantly or exclusively on the United States are  not eligible.

Fellowship Terms
The IDRF program provides support for nine to twelve months of continuous dissertation research outside of the United States for 75 fellows annually. Fellowship amounts vary depending on the research plan, with a per fellowship average of $19,000. The fellowship includes participation in an interdisciplinary workshop upon the completion of IDRF-funded research. The 2012 IDRF Competition Deadline is November 3, 2011.

For more information, please visit
http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/idrf-fellowship/

For additional information, please email the IDRF staff at idrf@ssrc.org

The IDRF Program is funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and administered in partnership with the American Council of Learned Societies.