The New Europe College in Bucharest (Romania) announces the REGIONAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM in the humanities and social sciences starting October 1, 2003.

Targeted are researchers and academics (preferably young) from South-Eastern Europe (Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Republic of Moldova, Slovenia, Turkey, and Yugoslavia), who are in the final stage of completing a Ph.D. program or who already have the Ph.D. title.

Duration of the Fellowship: one term or a full academic year (10 months)

a) October through February,

b) March through July, or

c) October through July.

Location: the New Europe College in Bucharest.

The Fellowship consists of: a monthly stipend (basic stipend of 460 EURO – tax free), accommodation, a one-month research trip abroad to an institution of the Fellow’s choice (2,556 EURO for transportation, accommodation, and per diem), international transportation to and from the home country of the Fellows at the beginning and the end of the Fellowship, as well as for season holidays.

The Fellows are expected to work on a project to be published by the New Europe College after the end of the Fellowship (in English, French, or German), and to take part in the scientific events organized by the New Europe College (seminars, workshops, conferences, lectures held by foreign scholars, symposia, etc.).

Working languages: English, French, and German. A good command of English is desirable.

The deadline for sending the completed application is January 22, 2003.The application form and additional information on the Program and the New Europe College can be downloaded from: http://library.nec.ro/regional

Contact person:

Irina Vainovski-Mihai, Program Coordinator, Tel. +40-21-307 9910,

Fax: +40-21-327 0774, E-mail: imihai@nec.ro

Mailing address: str. Plantelor 21, 70309 Bucharest, Romania

http://library.nec.ro/regional/