> www.soros.org/initiatives/ipf :
>
>"Advanced by the internet, alternatives to long-standing intellectual
>property regimes have created an environment to re-assess the
>relationship between democracy, open society and new information
>technologies. The promise of open source technology with respect to
>civil society and the incalculable leaps in information production by
>means of open content and weblogs present a new platform for civic
>participation. Whether and in what form such promises can be realized
>lies at the basis of the research questions below.
>
>*CALL FOR PROPOSALS*
>
>*INTERNATIONAL POLICY FELLOWSHIPS, 2006-2007*
>
>*All applications must be submitted online by September 20, 2005 from_
>__www.soros.org/initiatives/ipf_ *
>
>The International Policy Fellowships (IPF) program is calling for
>applications for 2006-2007 fellowships. Launched in 1998 and affiliated
>with the Open Society Institute and the Center for Policy Studies (CPS)
>of the Central European University in Budapest, these fellowships
>support analytical policy research in pursuance of open society goals
>such as the rule of law, democratic elections, diverse and vigorous
>civil societies, and respect for minorities. Each year the IPF program
>invites research proposals that address critical issues in the
>development of open societies. Successful applicants will demonstrate
>originality, sound project design and the strong likelihood that their
>project may lead to significant impact on policy.
>
>*Applicants are encouraged to submit individual, practical and
>policy-oriented research proposals in the following subject areas. The
>product of each fellowship will be a detailed analysis of a major issue
>to be published in English and translated into other languages:*
>
>*2006-7 Fellowship Issue Areas: General Framework: New Frontiers of
>Democratic Politics*
>
>* *The Challenge of Wider Europe*
>* *Open Society Promotion in Predominantly Muslim Societies*
>* *Combating Open Society Threats*
>* *Combating the Resource Curse *
>* *Roma Exclusion *
>* *Open Information Policy *
>
>*Main Terms of the International Policy Fellowship Award*
>
>* Fellows receive supervision and support from a senior policy analyst
>* Fellows are invited to Budapest in April 2006 for initial orientation to
>the program
>* Optional specialized policy research and advocacy training courses in
>Budapest
>* Monthly stipends commensurate with local salaries
>* Budget for reasonable research, communications, travel, publication and
>advocacy costs
>* Discretionary funding for conference participation
>
>*How to Apply*
>
>Applicants should carefully complete the online application form found
>at www.soros.org/initiatives/ipf , which includes a project summary,
>research proposal (maximum 4 pages), and a resume/CV including a list of
>publications. Applicants may also include a letter of reference from an
>affiliated organization and a writing sample on the chosen topic.
>
>Those who have no possibility to access the Internet should send an
>e-mail to fellows@osi.hu to discuss alternate application solutions.
>Applications sent by mail, fax or e-mail will not be considered unless
>given prior approval from IPF staff.
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