The funding cycle for 2012 is now closed. Announcements for the 2013 cycle will be posted in the fall. 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.

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 both US and Mongolian students. The participants in the program range from advanced undergraduates to pre-doctoral candidacy students.

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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 2012. 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. Funding support is provided by the US State Department Educational and Cultural Affairs Bureau.

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ACMS Mongolian Visiting Scholar Program

The American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS) is pleased to announce the ACMS Mongolian Visiting Scholar Program. The Visiting Scholar Program provides funding support for 3-12 week short-term visits by Mongolian scholars to US universities and academic research centers to work with US based counterparts on collaborative projects and public outreach activities. The Program is supported by the US State Department Educational and Cultural Affairs Bureau (ECA), and is intended to build ties between Mongolian and US scholars and to increase understanding about Mongolia in the United States.

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ACMS Library Fellowship

American Center for Mongolian Studies is pleased to announce the first year of the ACMS Library Fellowship. This 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 2012. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents 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 ($2,000 for travel and up to $2,000 for a project stipend unless otherwise agreed upon).

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CAORC Multi-Country Research Fellowship 2011 - 2012

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.

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