[ABFM] Science and Society: Fulbright Scholar German Studies Seminar 2008

[Campbell, Tara]

Dear Colleagues in Higher Education,

 

I am writing to ask for your help in spreading the word about a special
award for scholars not only in German studies but also in disciplines
related to the sciences and policy studies.  I would appreciate it if
you could inform your colleagues about these opportunities, for example
through your listserv or newsletter.

 

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The Council for International Exchange of Scholars is currently
accepting applications for the Fulbright Scholar Program German Studies
Seminar.  The Seminar in 2008 is a unique opportunity for American
scholars to spend two weeks in Germany discussing a topic of vital
importance in today's world: the impact of science on society.

 

The seminar topic for the 2008-2009 grant year is "Science and Society:
The Impact of Science on Policy Formation". The program will begin in
Berlin and include visits to other cities in Germany, and will focus on
the formation of policies in current issues at the core of modern
society such as climate change, food technology, gene technology, stem
cell research and the broad scope of education. The seminar will explore
how Germany and its European neighbors view the role of science in their
societies, examining the factors that result in differing approaches to
these issues and the challenges of harmonizing different standards under
a uniform EU-policy umbrella. With an eye to the global marketplace and
worldwide competition in science, the seminar will further examine the
multiple interests which structure relations between national
governments, economic corporations, political and supranational bodies
as well as research and development institutions.

 

Timeframe: 2 weeks (June 9-20, 2008)

 

Benefits: The award includes round-trip air travel; travel within
Germany, lodging and partial per diem; and the opporutinity to remain in
Europe after the seminar to pursue individual research projects at the
participants' own costs and responsibility.

 

To apply: Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Scholars from U.S.
universities, colleges and community colleges who hold full-time
teaching appointments and meet other academic requirements (Ph.D., Ph.D.
candidacy or other equivalent degree or qualifications) are eligible.
The application deadline is November 1, 2007.

 

More information about these programs can be found online at
http://www.cies.org/award_book/award2008/award/Ful8257.htm.

 

If you have any questions, please contact me at 202.686.6240;
tcampbell at cies.iie.org or my associate Alisha Scott at 202.686.6244;
ascott at cies.iie.org.

 

 

Tara Campbell

Senior Program Officer, Europe/Eurasia Unit

Council for International Exchange of Scholars

3007 Tilden St NW, Suite 5L

Washington, DC  20008-3008

Tel: 202 686 6240

Fax: 202 362 3442

Web: www.cies.org

 

 

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