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11014-BE

NATO Security Studies

Belgium

Europe and Eurasia

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Award Details

Grant Activity

The successful candidate will spend one semester researching or researching/teaching on transatlantic security studies at a European university or think tank; popular options for applicants include the College of Europe (Bruges, Belgium) and the Brussels office of the German Marshall Fund (GMF). This unique award allows U.S. candidates to delve deeper into NATO security interests while experiencing the subject matter firsthand through living and working in another cultural community.

Grant Length

Five months

Grant Dates

Grants are tenable during fall semester 2021 or spring semester 2022.

Flex Option

Discipline Type

Only applications in the following disciplines will be considered

Disciplines

Area Studies, non- U.S.

History, non- U.S.

Political Science

Areas of Interest

While this award is open to any project in the disciplines listed above, there is interest in scholars who are in these particular specialty areas.

International relations, international security studies, transatlantic studies, NATO security studies

Award Requirements

Application Requirements

Invitation Requirement

A letter of invitation is preferred

Language Proficiency Requirements

None, English is sufficient

Additional Language Requirement

Teaching will be conducted in English; preference may be given to candidates with knowledge of French.

Applicant Profile

Additional Qualification Information

Successful applicants must have lecturing experience in transatlantic security studies.

Additional Information

In addition to being a prestigious academic exchange program, the Fulbright Program is designed to expand and strengthen relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other nations and to promote international understanding and cooperation. To support this mission, Fulbright Scholars will be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host community, in addition to their primary activities‎.

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Stipend & Benefits

Stipend

$5,566 per month.
Note: Scholars will be paid in euros and the amount may fluctuate a bit due to the exchange rate.

Estimated Travel and Relocation Allowance

One-time travel allowance of $1,113 (for grantee only).
Note: Scholars will be paid in euros and the amount may fluctuate a bit due to the exchange rate.

Special Award Benefits

All grantees in Belgium and Luxembourg receive support from the Fulbright Commission in Brussels. They are included in cultural programming throughout their grant, including activities with the FAAB (Fulbright Alumni Association Belgium), workshops with other grantees, and receptions at the local U.S. Embassy. Grantees may also participate in the Fulbright Inter-country Lecturer Program within Europe during their stay in Belgium.

Final grant amounts will be determined prior to the start of the academic year and are subject to the availability of funds. The United States Department of State and the Fulbright Commission in the host country reserve the right to alter, without notice, participating countries, number of awards and allowances.

Country/Area Overview

Summary

Approximately four grants for research, teaching or teaching/research open in all disciplines. In addition, there is one grant at Hasselt University. Belgium also offers a NATO Security Studies award.

Overview

Belgium is a trilingual country located in the heart of Europe. The official languages are French, Dutch and German and the education systems are managed by the respective linguistic communities.

Semester and year-long research, teaching and teaching/research awards are available for applicants in any academic field who are interested in joining a Fulbright program that prides itself on the research and cultural programming it includes. Scholars may present their research or give guest lectures throughout Europe via Europe's inter-country lecturer program, and they are often encouraged to assist the U.S. Embassy in Brussels with cultural lecturer requests. The fall semester in Belgium is from mid-September to the end of January, and the spring semester lasts from mid-February through the end of June. For more information, visit the Belgian Commission for Educational Exchange.

Application Deadline

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Activity

Research

Teaching/Research

Degree Requirements

Ph.D. (or other terminal degree) required

Candidate Profile

Academics, all levels including early career

Number of Grants

Program Staff

Carleen Velez

Outreach and Recruitment Specialist

Phone:

202-686-4021

Email:

EuropeEurasia@iie.org

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