The Wilson Center Program
The Wilson Center Program
Call for Applications
-- Please note: this program has been discontinued --
2021-2022 Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation Fellows
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Washington, DC
The Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation Fellowships enable outstanding scholars to conduct research on important issues related relations between Central Europe and the United States at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C.
During the academic year 2021-2022 the Center intends to award 1 Academic Year Fellowship for a nine (9) month period from September 2021 to May 2022.
The Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation Fellow is integrated into the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Fellows Program and activities of its Global Europe Program. During the academic year 2021-2022 research and related activities will focus on issues related to Central Europe at the Center, with a particular focus on transatlantic relations and conflict transformation. The Fellow is expected to complete a research paper during the period of residence according to the terms of the assignment entered into with the Foundation.
The Fellow shall use their time to focus on their proposed research project; present their research at ''work-in-progress'' seminars with peers; be engaged in Center activities; host meetings; help design and participate in relevant conferences and study projects; and share their work with policy professionals and other scholars in the Center network.
Eligibility
Applicants for Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation Fellowships must have a doctorate or be at the post-doctorate level, have demonstrated research capacity, be fluent in English, and be eligible for a J-1 visa. Preference will be given to those who are no more than 6 years beyond completing their dissertation, although others are also eligible. Strong preference will be given to qualified and competitive candidates from Austrian institutions, although the Fellowship is open to candidates of other nationalities as well. Candidates shall have demonstrated capacity for first class analytic work, both theoretical and applied, of publication standard.
Stipend
Each Fellow will enter into a research assignment with the Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation and will receive a monthly stipend of up to $6,667; an office with computer; Internet access and voicemail; access to the Woodrow Wilson Center’s library and other facilities. Each Fellow is expected to take care of his/her travel, accommodation, health care coverage and living expenses.
Application Procedure
Each applicant should submit the following (in English):
- A letter supporting the application.
- A 3 to 5 page double-spaced statement that proposes a research project, including its relevance to the research interests as outlined above.
- A curriculum vitae.
- Two sealed letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant’s professional competence.
The applicant is responsible for collecting all materials and submitting them as one packet before May 15, 2021 to:
Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation Fellowship
Attn: Teresa Eder
Global Europe Program
Woodrow Wilson Center
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004
USA
Materials may be sent by mail to the above address or by email to
The Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation Fellows are selected by the Woodrow Wilson Center and the Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation. Applicants will be notified by May 30, 2021.
The 2021-2022 Fellowship begins on September 1, 2021.
For further information, write to