MacArthur NIS Grants

MacArthur Foundation Accepting Applications for
        Russian Federation and Post-Soviet States Research
        and Writing Grants

 Deadline: June 15, annually

 The MacArthur Foundation's Initiative in the Russian
 Federation and Post-Soviet States represents one of a
 number of programs sponsored by the foundation in a
 variety of areas aimed at strengthening civil society and
 improving the quality of life.

 Research and Writing Grants - Initiative in the Russian
 Federation and Post-Soviet States is an annual competition
 designed to support original innovative research and
 analysis that have practical applications and policy rele-
 vance for pressing societal issues in the region. Grants
 aim to support in-country work and publication in the
 foundation's priority areas, as well as dissemination by
 academics, journalists, community leaders, and other
 practitioners from a wide variety of backgrounds. The
 initiative seeks to support those researchers who propose
 to generate new knowledge and contribute in practical ways
 to the solution of identified societal problems. Through
 the program and other grantmaking activities in the inde-
 pendent states of the former Soviet Union, the MacArthur
 Foundation seeks to enhance the in-country capacity for
 independent research and analysis.

 Research and writing grants for individuals focus on the
 following issue areas: promoting human rights; supporting
 key aspects of environment and society; and fostering an
 expanded view of peace and security. Applicants may request
 support for project materials, equipment, research-related
 travel, and other costs.

 Grants for the Individual Research and Writing program
 are highly competitive. See the MacArthur Foundation Web
 site for complete program information and application
 guidelines.

 RFP Link:
 http://www.macfound.org/programs/gss/other_guidelines/gss_fsu_rw.htm