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29 November 2017

2018 Ruth Crawford Mitchel Czech/Slovak Fellowship


When: late August – mid December, deadline for applications 30. March 2018

Where: University of Pittsburgh

More info: http://www.nationalityrooms.pitt.edu/content/rcm-fellowship-czechslovak-scholars


The aim of this fellowship is to bring an individual from the Czech Republic’s or Slovakia’s academic, government or commercial sector to the University of Pittsburgh for a term of non-degree research which will enhance the applicant’s career and contribute to the body of knowledge of the Czech and Slovak Republics. Research in education, science, political science, economics and/or sociology is encouraged.


The University of Pittsburgh’s connection with Czechoslovakia began in 1927, when the city’s Czechs and Slovaks formed a committee to create a Czechoslovak Nationality Classroom in its 42-story Cathedral of Learning, then in its planning stages. Alice G. Masaryk was Chairman of the Room Committee while still living in Prague. The Czechoslovak Nationality Room was dedicated on March 7, 1939. Foreign Minister Jan Masaryk was the speaker at the dedication.  His words on that occasion foreshadowed the tragic events of World War II which would soon sweep over Czechoslovakia. Part of Ruth Crawford Mitchell’s legacy at the Nationality Rooms Program is an annual fellowship which enables a Czech or Slovak professional to conduct research at the University of Pittsburgh during the Fall Term. Applications are encouraged from those who wish to research disciplines in commerce, education, science, public administration, political science, economics, sociology and other sectors.


Fellows will spend the Fall Term (late August – mid December) at the University of Pittsburgh, mentored by a Pitt faculty member. Applicants may contact the Nationality Rooms Program with questions.


The amount of the award is $7,000. The application deadline is March 30 of each year.


Applications can be found here.


PURPOSE:

To bring an individual from the Czech or Slovak Republic’s academic, medical, governmental or commercial sector to the University of Pittsburgh for a term of non-degree research which will enhance the applicant’s career and deal with problems confronting the Czech and Slovak Republics.


ELIGIBILITY:

A citizen who currently resides in  the Czech or Slovak Republic, of professional status, and will return there within three months following the completion of the fellowship to pursue his or her career.  Applicants must have completed a university degree, and not be currently enrolled in a university program of study.  Several years of work experience is mandatory.  An excellent working knowledge of English is required as the scholar must function independently in the Pittsburgh environment. 


APPLICATION:

Save the application as a PDF and e-mail to Cristina Lagnese, Scholarship Administrator, at mcl38@pitt.edu.


PROPOSAL:

Applicants should not plan to attend formal classes at the University of Pittsburgh due to high tuition costs. However, auditing a course is possible with the permission of the instructor. Arranging informal class visits is the scholar’s responsibility. Proposals should specify a research focus and outline the research methodology. 


REFERENCES:

Three references are required, one of them from a University of Pittsburgh faculty member who is willing to advise the scholar concerning the research project while in Pittsburgh, provide a work space and internet access, as well as introductions to resources at the University of Pittsburgh and within the community. All references must be sent via mail and e-mail to Cristina Lagnese, Scholarship Administrator.


DATES AND LENGTH OF STAY:

The research will take place between late August and mid-December (the completion of the fall term) of the calendar year in which the application is made — approximately 3 ½ months. In order to find suitable housing, awardees are strongly advised to arrive before the last week of August when classes begin. 


For further information, contact the Nationality Rooms Program by:

Telephone: 412-624-6150 | Fax: 412-624-4214 | Email: Cristina Lagnese at mcl38@pitt.edu




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