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December 14, 2006
Awards for American Universities and Colleges to Host Norwegian and Swedish Lecturers
American-Scandinavian Foundation
Awards for American Universities and Colleges to Host Norwegian and Swedish Lecturers
DEADLINES ANNOUNCED: 01/25/2007
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) invites U.S. colleges and universities to apply for funding to host a visiting lecturer from Norway or Sweden. The awards are for appointments of one semester, and should fall within the 2007-2008 academic year. Lectureships should be in the area of contemporary studies, with an emphasis on one of five areas: Public Policy, Conflict Resolution, Environmental Studies, Multiculturalism, and Healthcare. The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) is a publicly supported, nonprofit, organization that promotes international understanding through education and cultural exchange between the U.S. and the Nordic countries.
SUPPORT PROVIDED: The institution is responsible for selecting the lecturer it wishes to host. The ASF cannot assist in establishing contacts. All pre-appointment communication with the lecturer, and arrangements for teaching, public presentations and housing during the lectureship appointment are the responsibility of the host institution. The host institution would be expected to provide support complementing the $20,000 stipend. Additional supportcould be in the form of: subsidized faculty housing; travel and insurance expenses; office and computer use; additional stipend support, etc.
APPLICANT INFORMATION: The competition is open to all American colleges and universities. The award is appropriate not just for Scandinavian studies departments, but for any department or inter- disciplinary program with an interest in incorporating a Scandinavian focus into its course offerings. The lecturer must be a Norwegian or Swedish citizen, and a scholar or expert in a field appropriate to the host department or program. The ASF encourages consideration of the practitioner as well as the academic as a lectureship candidate.
Posted by sharum at December 14, 2006 1:49 PM