The Research/Publication awards of the Global Faculty Grants Program offers Fellows the time, space and resources necessary to conduct research leading to publication in an internationally-recognized peer reviewed journal. The program aims to promote original research within the social sciences and humanities and to increase the international mobility of scholars in countries of focus. The program supports well-established scholars who occupy responsible and influential positions at home universities to pursue research visits of up to 5 months to any accredited higher education institution worldwide.

ELIGIBILITY

These awards are offered to academics in Jordan. The Program does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, or disability, and is offered to well-established scholars with the following profile*:

•          Holding a doctorate (PhD) or its equivalent;
•          Occupying a full-time position at a university with regular teaching responsibilities;
•          Demonstrating language ability sufficient for the desired university placement;
•          Having an established record of academic achievements, including publications in area of specialization within the social sciences and humanities;
•          Able to propose a persuasive and well-planned research project to be completed during the fellowship; and,
•          Be able to secure an invitation letter from hosting university scholar.

*Employees of the Open Society Foundations and employees of local administering organizations (and their immediate family members), who are directly involved in the administration of scholarships are not eligible; nor are individuals receiving other Open Society Foundations--funded fellowship support.

Research/Publication fellowships last up to 5 months and are renewable once, after the grantee has spent at least one (1) year back in the home country. The fellowship provides:

•          Monthly stipend for room, board, and other living expenses;
•          Reimbursement for visa-related expenses;
•          Program-related travel;
•          Accident and sickness insurance during the program;

The fellowship does NOT provide funding for dependent family members or administrative fees for the hosting institution.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

The expected outcome of the fellowship is significant progress made toward the submission of an article to an international peer-reviewed journal. Fellows are also expected to present a public lecture to their host department as well as the home university community.

Fellows will be required to submit a final narrative report, describing the progress made on their research project and outlining further steps required to bring the project to completion and publication. This report will be included in any renewal applications.  

Required Documents to be filled by the applicants:

·         Host University Invitation

·         Recommendation Letter

For more information and an application, please visit the following website or contact a AMIDEAST office:

http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants/global-faculty-grants-program
 

Contact us:

AMIDEAST/Jordan
Building No. 8, Princess Basma St.
Wadi Abdoun, Amman
Tel: 00962-6-5929994 Ext. 135
Mobile: 00962-777-670-095
Contact: Ms. Haya Kasht