The Fulbright Program in Russia is pleased to announce a new small-grants competition that is open to all Russian alumni of the J. William Fulbright or Hubert H. Humphrey programs. Funding for these grants comes from the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Moscow.
Themes for projects to be funded in this competition:
Small grants ranging from $100 to $1,000 will be awarded to support short-term projects that promote one of the competition's themes. Fulbright and Humphrey alumni are encouraged to use their imagination and creativity in developing proposals that meet the following general guidelines:
Projects might take one of the following forms: a local meeting, conference, round table, or workshop led by expert(s) on one of the competition's themes; a public event to promote the Fulbright vision of increasing mutual understanding among the peoples of Russia and the USA; a regional exhibition that highlights one of the themes. Whenever possible, applicants are encouraged to link their projects with other Russian institutions (universities, institutes, American Centers and Corners, libraries, museums) that will allow for broader audiences.
Applications will be reviewed on 1 July 2006. Late applications will be considered if funding is available. Projects must begin no earlier than 1 September and be completed by 31 December 2006. The application must include:
Those receiving grants will be required to submit a brief final report and account for expenditure of grant funds upon completion of the project.
Applications and requests for additional information should be sent to info@fulbright.ru
Elena Shabashova
Assistant Program Officer
Fulbright Office, Moscow/Russia
Tel: (495) 935-83-53
Fax: (495) 937-54-18