The American Research Institute of the South Caucasus (ARISC) announces the availability of US graduate fellowships in support of research in the South Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan, and/or Georgia).  Awards will be made for a maximum of $1500 each.  Projects in all fields in the social sciences, humanities and related sciences are eligible. Proposals will be judged on their quality and on the potential of the research to strengthen scholarship on the South Caucasus. The purpose of the fellowship is to help cover travel and/or living expenses in the South Caucasus. During his/her stay in the South Caucasus, the fellow is expected to give an ARISC-sponsored presentation on a subject related to his/her research. The fellow will acknowledge ARISC in any publication that emerges from the research carried out during the fellowship.

Additional Terms and Conditions

• The ARISC Graduate Fellowship is limited to ARISC members: student or institutional members.
• Fellows must complete their fellowships by August 31, 2016. Any unused portion of the stipend must be returned to ARISC by this date.
• Graduate students enrolled in accredited degree-granting programs in the US are eligible for the fellowship.
• Fellowships will be awarded to U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents only. Proof of citizenship or permanent resident status (i.e. photocopy of passport, etc.) must be shown upon award notification.