National deadline:  November 1, 2011

Eligibility:

• Applicants must have a well defined research or study project that makes a stay in Scandinavia essential.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Seniors and alumni may apply
• Team projects acceptable but each member must apply individually
• Desirable to have some language ability in country where study will be done

Award summary and conditions:  Fellowships (year long stay) and grants (one to three month stays) to individuals to pursue research or study in one or more Scandinavian countries.  Awards are made in all fields.  Priority for fellowships is given to graduate level candidates to support dissertation-related study or research.  Grants are considered especially suitable for post-graduate scholars, professionals, and candidates in the arts to carry out research or study.  Applicants are urged to arrange their academic or professional affiliations as far in advance as possible. Applicants must secure these placements or affiliations on their own; the ASF cannot assist in establishing contacts.  The ASF requires confirmation of invitation or affiliation from the institution or individuals detailed in the proposal.  Applicants are expected to devote full time to their proposed study or research, and must justify the length of time needed to complete their project.

The awards support project-related costs, including maintenance, trans- Atlantic round-trip travel, in-country travel, tuition and fees (where applicable), and materials expenditures (e.g., books, photocopying, art supplies).  ASF awards may require supplementation from other sources, but they should not duplicate the benefits of additional awards (and vice versa). Candidates must notify the ASF if they have received other award offers. The ASF will not provide funds if, in its judgment, a proposal can be carried out without its assistance.

Applicants may also submit applications in the visual arts, music, film, dance, creative writing and translation.  See website for particulars.

Awards also available for Scandinavian students to study in U.S.

Application materials:  A non-refundable fee of $20.00 is required.  PLEASE SUBMIT ONE ORIGINAL PAPER COPY AND ONE ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW. Each version must contain one of each item, collated in the order shown. Do not staple or use a binder for the paper copy, please use paper clips only (optional).

*Signed application form.
*Project summary (not to exceed 200 words).
*Budget form.
*Project Statement (not to exceed 1,200 words) and bibliography.
*Curriculum vitae (not to exceed ten pages including publications listing).
*Invitation and other relevant correspondence confirming the availability of overseas resources.

Submission of Electronic Copy:  Please send an electronic copy of the above material via email to grants@amscan.org by 3am Eastern Standard Time, November 2, 2011. Attach the documents together in one PDF file, if possible, to avoid multiple attachments in the email.

Please Submit Original Copies (one copy each) In Sealed Envelopes Of The Items Listed Below.   It is not necessary to submit these items electronically or to collate them with the application form.

*Three Letters of Reference (see above instructions)
*Academic Transcripts (see above instructions) Candidates in the arts will be required to submit supplemental materials with their applications.

The American-Scandinavian Foundation

Attn: Fellowship Program

58 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10016

Faculty representative:  Keith Raether

Contact:  www.amscan.org