International Dissertation Research Fellowship

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International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF)

The International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) Program
supports the next generation of scholars in the humanities and social
sciences pursuing research that advances knowledge about non-U.S.
cultures and societies. IDRF accepts applications for research that is
situated in a specific discipline and geographical region and is
informed by interdisciplinary and cross-regional perspectives, as well
as research on multiple countries and/or multiple world regions. While
proposals may cover all periods in history, they must demonstrate
relevance to contemporary issues and debates.

Eligibility

The program is open to graduate students in the humanities and social
sciences -- regardless of citizenship -- enrolled in doctoral programs
in the United States. Applicants must complete all Ph.D. requirements
except on-site research by the time the fellowship begins. Proposals
that identify the U.S. as a case for comparative inquiry are welcome;
however, proposals which focus predominantly or exclusively on the
United States are not eligible.

Fellowship Terms

The IDRF program provides support for nine to twelve months of
continuous dissertation research outside of the United States for
seventy-five fellows annually. Fellowship amounts vary depending on
the
research plan, with a per fellowship average of $18,750. The
fellowship
includes participation in an interdisciplinary workshop upon the
completion of IDRF-funded research.

The 2011 IDRF Competition Deadline is November 3, 2010.

For more information, please visit
http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/idrf-fellowship/. Questions can be
sent
to the IDRF staff at id...@ssrc.org.

The IDRF Program is funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and
administered in partnership with the American Council of Learned
Societies.