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James R. Millar Graduate Student Prize
James R. Millar Graduate Student Prize
Deadline: February 15, 2013
Background
James R. Millar Graduate Student Prize provides support annually for the best graduate student research paper in the humanities and social sciences regarding current or former communist regimes. Winners will receive support from the editorial staff of Problems of Post-Communism to prepare the paper for publication. Problems of Post-Communism has an all-scholar editorial board overseen by the NCEEER Board of Directors.
The paper topic should be of direct relevance to research issues and trends or contemporary concerns of scholars and policy makers regarding current or former communist regimes. To qualify, applicants must hold or be within one year of receiving an MA or Ph.D. in any discipline of the humanities and social sciences, with a concentration and considerable background on some aspect of the history, culture, politics, and economics of communist and post-communist countries. Postdoctoral scholars are not eligible to participate.
About Professor James R. Millar
Professor James R. Millar undertook cutting-edge research in the vitally important nexus between scholarly research and effective policy making, holding prominent positions in several major research universities and as a key advisor to the U.S. government on numerous occasions. Professor Millar mentored many leading scholars of the Eurasian and East European studies field and played a key role in building up the field in a variety of academic and administrative settings. He also served as past Editor of Problems of Post-Communism, ensuring the high research quality of the journal as ownership transferred from the U.S. government to the private sector
How to Apply
The deadline for submission of papers is December 31, 2018. The Problems of Post-Communism Editorial Board will judge the competition and applicants will be notified of the outcome by March 1, 2019.
In seeking the Millar Prize, applicants should submit via email to their papers of 15-25 double-spaced pages in 12-point font, with “Millar application: [your last name]” as the subject line. All submissions must be in English. Papers should be original research projects using primary sources, rather than reviews of existing literature.
For further information, please contact:
Dana Ponte
Senior Program Officer
910 17th Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, D.C. 20006
Telephone: 202-296-1677
Fax: 866-937-9872
NCEEER Title VIII Dissertation Completion Grant Program
NCEEER Title VIII Dissertation Completion Grant Program
Deadline: December 31st, 2024
The National Council for Eurasian and East European Research (NCEEER) invites proposals for its Dissertation Completion Grant Program. This grant provides a maximum award of $20,000 to doctoral candidates in an advanced stage of dissertation work whose research concerns the countries of Eastern Europe and Eurasia on topics of relevance to current U.S. foreign policy.
To qualify, applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled in a U.S. institution, and have one year or less remaining to complete their dissertations. Individual awards will be up to $20,000 with a duration of 9-12 months.
*Contingent on availability of funds
Countries Eligible for Research
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Travel to certain countries may be subject to restrictions due to unforeseen world events, statutory restrictions, U.S. embassy requirements, or general security concerns.
Purposes and Requirements
The Dissertation Completion Grant supports doctoral candidates in an advanced stage of dissertation work whose research concerns the countries of Eastern Europe and Eurasia on topics of relevance to current U.S. foreign policy.
Eligible dissertation research is not limited by discipline, but must concern one or more of the countries listed below. Competitive dissertation topics will demonstrate a clear and compelling link to current U.S. foreign policy toward the region of Eastern Europe and Eurasia. Research that is "policy relevant" does not necessarily need to focus directly on a matter of current and intense concern to U.S. government policy makers. Projects in fields such as history, popular culture, and other matters that may be outside the immediate purview of government officials may be eligible for funding, as long as the applicant explains compellingly why the research is relevant to the formation of policy.
Research Results
Successful applicants will be required to submit regular reports to NCEEER, culminating in the completion of the dissertation. Should they wish to produce publications from their grant, they may also submit a short working paper based on the results of their research. Please note that research reports submitted to NCEEER for scholars' projects may be considered for publication in the journal Problems of Post-Communism.
Submission of Applications
To apply, e-mail the application form and associated files as a single zipped attachment to with Application [your last name] in the subject line. If you do not receive an automated response, please check your Spam folder and e-mail to confirm receipt.
Application Components
The application forms can be downloaded by visiting the "Apply" section of this website. All applications must include the following items:
- A Curriculum Vitae of no more than 2 pages, single-spaced, 12-point font.
- An Abstract of the dissertation, no more than 1 page, single-spaced, 12- point font.
- A project proposal of no more than 4 pages (double-spaced, 12-point font), detailing the following information:
- the dissertation topic: its relevance to U.S. foreign policy, and its contribution to the academic field
- a timeline for the completion of the dissertation within the 9-12 month project period (to conclude no later than September 1, 2025).An estimated budget
- A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s advisor or chair of the dissertation committee. This is to be sent directly to NCEEER by the referee and must include the referee’s physical or digital signature.
Deadlines
The deadlines for the submission of applications is December 31, 2024. Applicants will be notified of the selection committee’s decision by March 1, 2025. All work must be completed by September 1, 2026.
Funding
The Dissertation Completion Grant is supported by federal funds. Accordingly, grants are subject to Federal laws and regulations, including OMB Circulars A-21, A-110, A-122, A-128, and A-133. Grants are also subject to the availability of funds.
NCEEER Title VIII Short Term Research Grant Program
NCEEER Title VIII Dissertation Completion Grant Program
NCEEER invites proposals to its Title VIII Short Term Research Grant Program. The Short Term Research Grant Program (STTG) provides a maximum award of $3,000 for research on the countries of Russia, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the Balkans. To qualify, applicants must be U.S. citizens holding the PhD.
Short-term research grants are individual grants to scholars or researchers which may be used for up to twelve months for the following purposes: 1) enabling scholars and researchers to get quick access to research resources in the relevant regions; 2) supporting refresher visits on particular topics for already established research work; 3) enabling research planning with colleagues from the region; and 4) supporting the creation of databases and research aids.
The Short Term Research Grant Program is meant to support research that is relevant to United States policy toward Russia, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the Balkans
*Contingent on availability of funds
Countries Eligible for Research
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Travel to certain countries may be subject to restrictions due to unforeseen world events, statutory restrictions, U.S. embassy requirements, or general security concerns.
Purposes and Requirements
The Short Term Research Grant Program supports scholars who are US citizens holding the PhD. Eligible research must concern one or more of the countries listed above. Competitive topics will demonstrate a clear and compelling link to current U.S. foreign policy toward the region of Eastern Europe and Eurasian.
Research Results
Grantees will be required to submit regular reports to NCEEER. Research reports submitted to NCEEER may be considered for publication in the journal Problems of Post-Communism.
Submission of Applications
To apply, e-mail the application form and associated files as a single zipped attachment to with Application [your last name] in the subject line. If you do not receive an automated response, please check your Spam folder and e-mail to confirm receipt.
Application Components
The application forms can be downloaded by visiting the "Apply" section of this website. All applications must include the following items:
- Application Form
- Project Proposal. Please limit the proposal to four pages including footnotes; longer proposals may not be considered.
- Estimated Budget. Please download the budget form from www.nceeer.org. NCEEER uses the Department of State per diem rates are used, where applicable. Please feel free to contact NCEEER staff with any questions.
- Curriculum Vitae. Include a CV, organized in chronological order. Please highlight any previous NCEEER awards and papers. The CV should be no more than four pages and in PDF or Microsoft Word format.
- Two Letters of Recommendation
Deadlines
The deadlines for the submission of applications is December 31, 2024. Applicants will be notified of the selection committee’s decision by March 1, 2025. All work must be completed by September 1, 2026.
Funding
The Title VIII Short Term Research Grant is supported by federal funds. Accordingly, grants are subject to Federal laws and regulations, including OMB Circulars A-21, A-110, A-122, A-128, and A-133. Grants are also subject to the availability of funds.
Title VIII National Research Competition Research on the Indigenous Peoples of Russia
Title VIII National Research Competition
Research on the Indigenous Peoples of Russia
Deadline: Suspended
NCEEER is pleased to announce, as part of its National Research Competition, the availability of funds for summer research proposals on the indigenous peoples of Russia. This fellowship supports collaboration of postdoctoral scholars and graduate students at universities in the United States with demonstrated experience in scholarship and/or outreach with indigenous communities and populations. Such scholars and students will conduct research at the Gorno-Altaisk State University (GASU) in the Altai Republic in Russia, a leading Russian university for the support of research on the indigenous peoples of Russia. Research may be conducted at other Russian universities, but only if the proposal demonstrates clear and established contacts for placement at the Russian university. All applicants must be U.S. citizens. Projects involving the participation of Native American graduate students are particularly encouraged.
The principal investigator must be a US citizen and hold a Ph.D in any discipline of the humanities and social sciences. The maximum award is $38,000. Research topics will focus on the following issues: environmental protection and sustainability, environmental journalism, preservation of indigenous language and culture studies, educational and curricular reform for indigenous populations, issues of self-determination, sovereignty, and treaty rights, cultural preservation and enrichment, land rights, and the study of networking of indigenous populations and organizations in Russia. Placements may begin as early as June 1, 2011. Applicants must spend no less than two months in the Altai Republic or another Russian research venue.
Program Requirements
Fellows will be required to submit to NCEEER a final report and a short working paper based on the results of their research. Successful applicants may be asked to present research results and other programmatic experiences to the Department of State. Research reports submitted to NCEEER for scholars' projects may also be considered for publication in the journal, Problems of Post-Communism.
Administrative Fees
Please note that NCEEER charges a 7% administrative fee for the management of grants negotiated directly between NCEEER and a successful grant applicant. If you wish to have your university administer your grant, please be advised that they are allowed to charge up to 10% of your grant for administrative costs. They could charge less. As such, applicants should check with their universities to see what the indirect charge is likely to be for your application. Applicants engaged in collaborative projects should work only through their universities. Those applicants engaged in individual research have the option of working with NCEEER directly. Please contact the NCEEER staff if you have questions.
Submission of Applications
Before beginning the application process, please thoroughly read the application guidelines.
You have three options to submit your proposal (all applications will be given equal weight, regardless of submission method):
- Apply on-line using our on-line grant application system--select "National Research Competition - RIPR" (Requires Mozilla Firefox)
- E-mail the application form and associated files as a single zipped attachment (.zip file) to . Indicate "NRC/RIPR Application: [your last name]" in the subject line.
- Mail your documents via the Postal Service to the address at the bottom of this page.
Application Components
All applications must include the following items:
- Application form--If applying by e-mail or mail, download and fill out(requires Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader); if applying on-line, fill out via the on-line application system
- A project proposal of no more than ten pages (double-spaced, 12-point font) describing the nature of the research to be conducted, including its relevance to contemporary concerns of U.S. policy-makers responsible for the formation of implementation of U.S. foreign policy
- An estimated budget
- A current Curriculum Vitae (CV) for each scholar, organized in chronological order and no longer than four pages.
- A Human Subjects Review form, if relevant to your proposal
- Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your work and your proposal. These are to be sent directly to NCEEER by the referees and must include the referee's physical or digital signature.
Deadlines
The deadline for applications and all supporting materials is April 15, 2011. Documents sent through the Postal Service must be received by this date.
NCEEER's peer review selection committee will review and evaluate the proposals. NCEEER will notify you regarding the status of funding for your proposal on or beforeMay 15, 2011. NCEEER will not elaborate on the reasons given for the rejection of proposals.
NRC/RIPR Funding
Funding for the National Research Competition/Research on the Indigenous Peoples of Russia is provided under the Program of Research and Training for Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union (Title VIII), which is administered by the Department of State. Accordingly, fellowships are subject to Federal laws, and regulations, including the Intergovernmental Personnel Act, and OMB Circulars A-21, A-110, A-122, A-128, and A-133. Fellowships are also subject to the availability of funds.