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 The American Center for Mongolian Studies aims to improve funding and study opportunities for scholars. The following programs offer scholars opportunities to conduct research, study, and gain professional experience in Mongolia.
ACMS US-Mongolia Field Research Fellowship Program The ACMS US-Mongolia Field Research Fellowship Program was initiated in 2006 to foster a new generation of Mongolian Studies scholars by creating an opportunity for field studies early in the careers of US students. The participants in the program range from advanced undergraduates to pre-doctoral candidacy students. The fellowship is supported with funding from the US State Department Education and Cultural Affairs Bureau through a grant by the Council of American Oversees Research Centers. Read more... ACMS Faculty Research Fellowship The ACMS faculty fellowship (now under the US-Mongolia Field Fellowship Program) program offers up to $4000 per faculty member to support travel and research costs for faculty who plan to conduct field research and studies in Mongolia between May and October 2013. Research projects in all fields of study will be considered. The program priority is to support faculty from non-research intensive universities and colleges, especially faculty who are helping guide student research projects or who can show how the experience will enhance their teaching and outreach. The funding is intended to serve as a catalyst and may be used in conjunction with funds from other sources. The fellowship is supported with funding from the US State Department Education and Cultural Affairs Bureau through a grant by the Council of American Oversees Research Centers. Read more... ACMS Intensive Mongolian Language Summer Program The American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS) invites students and scholars to enroll in an eight week Intensive Mongolian Language Program from June 10 to August 9, 2013 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The purpose of this summer language program is to provide Intermediate-level students of the Mongolian language with an opportunity to enhance their communicative competence through systematic improvement of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, in an authentic environment. The program entails 8 weeks of intensive study of the Mongolian language, over a 9-week period, at the Intermediate level of language learning which is equivalent to approximately 9 semester credit hours. The course will be taught by experienced Mongolian language teachers. The Language Program Fellowship provides up to $3000, including $2,000 to cover airfare or other expenses and a $1000 tuition waiver. Additional fellowships covering the cost of tuition may be available. The fellowship is supported with funding from the US State Department Education and Cultural Affairs Bureau through a grant by the Council of American Oversees Research Centers. Read more... ACMS Library Fellowship The ACMS Library Fellowship supports US advanced graduate students or faculty members in library science from US colleges and universities to conduct short-term projects and/or research in Mongolia between May and October 2013. Applicants must be US citizens currently enrolled in or teaching at a college or university in the United States. The ACMS Library Fellowship program is to help support the development of the ACMS research library through specific defined projects designed to enhance the collection content and resource availability. The Fellow will also offer training and support for local scholars and the public. Fellows will spend up to 12 weeks onsite in Mongolia at the ACMS library; prior experience working in Mongolia is not a requirement. One to two Fellowships will be awarded to fund travel and living expenses up to $4,000. The fellowship is supported with funding from the US State Department Education and Cultural Affairs Bureau through a grant by the Council of American Oversees Research Centers. Read more... ACMS Enkhbaatar Demchig Field Research Fellowship Program The ACMS is continuing the Enkhbaatar Demchig Field Research Fellowship Program to enable Mongolian students the opportunity to carry out field research, become adept in modern research methods and technologies, and support a new generation of Mongolian scholars. This fellowship supports students who are Mongolian citizens currently enrolled full-time in a university in Mongolia or North America to conduct research in Mongolia for a period of up to 3 months. The program will award one or two fellow-ships and students will receive a research stipend of $500 to support their work in the summer or fall of 2013. Read more... CAORC Multi-Country Research Fellowship 2012 - 2013 The Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) Multi-Country Fellowship Program supports advanced regional or trans-regional research in the humanities, social sciences, or allied natural sciences for U.S. doctoral candidates and scholars who have already earned their Ph.D. Preference will be given to candidates examining comparative and/or cross-regional research. Applicants are eligible to apply as individuals or in teams. CAORC fellowships for multi-country research are funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State. Read more... |
