IREX is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted
for the 2010-2011 Individual Advanced Research Opportunities Program.

Deadline: November 17, 2009

The Individual Advanced Research Opportunities Program (IARO) provides
students, scholars and professionals with support to perform policy
relevant field research, in the countries of Eastern Europe and
Eurasia. In addition to engaging in research in the region, the IARO
fellowship affords scholars the opportunity to increase their
understanding of critical, policy relevant issues, develop and sustain
international networks, and collaborate with foreign scholars on
topics vital to both the academic and policy-making communities.

Applications and all supporting documents for 2010-2011 IARO
Fellowship will only be accepted through the online application system
found at:

http://www.irex.org/programs/us_scholars/uss_info.asp

Applications must be completed and submitted (including all required
supporting documents) by November 17, 2009

Masters Students, Pre-doctoral Students, Postdoctoral Students, and
Professionals with advanced degrees are eligible for the IARO Fellowship

IARO Fellowships cover the cost of international airfare, a
living/housing stipend, visa support, travel insurance, and access to
the resources available at any of our 25 area field offices.

Questions may be addressed to the IARO Program Staff at [email protected] or by telephone at 202-628-8188

Countries Eligible for Research:

Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary,
Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova,
Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan

IARO is funded by the United States Department of State Title VIII Program