Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center Research Fellowship Program

The Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) has a remarkable opportunity to promote advanced research in the Sultanate of Oman. The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) has asked CAORC to initiate a fellowship program for American pre- and post-doctoral scholars to carry out research in Oman. Scholars in fields in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and allied Natural Sciences are encouraged to apply. One fellowship will be given for 2011-2012. This is the first time we have advertised broadly in an open competition for advanced research in Oman. CAORC and SQCC hope to expand the fellowship program in the future based on the results of the pilot fellowship.

Application Deadline: Monday, February 28, 2011

Overview

Up to 20,000 Omani Riyals (approximately $51,000) will be awarded to a scholar or team of scholars who wish to conduct research in Oman. 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.

Grantees must:

• Complete a research project as outlined in his/her project statement,
• Complete the research project no later than December 31, 2012,
• Produce a publication-ready 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 $51,000). 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:
Monday, February 28, 2011

Letters of recommendation and graduate transcripts must be
post-marked by Monday, February 28, 2011 and received by Monday, March 7, 2011