Yerevan State University within the framework of the American Studies Program at YSU funded by the U.S. Embassy in Armenia is announcing research grants open competition in the field of American Studies. The American Studies Program particularly encourages research applications focused on the current aspects of the social-political life and transformations in the U.S.; the U.S. economics and business; civil society; the U.S. role and engagement strategies into the modern regional and international processes; cultural and spiritual dimensions of American life as well as research initiatives on the distinct, but critically important periods of American History.
The main goals of the research funding include:
– Expansion and development of the research potential of American Studies in Armenia as an interdisciplinary domain of social science;
– Encouraging and fostering academic and applied research in the field of American Studies.
Applicants with research interests and academic experience in the field of American Studies or contiguous social sciences disciplines are invited to apply for the current research grant call. Successful applicants will be awarded up to $3,500 funding equivalent in AMD.
Application requirements:
⁃ At least three years of academic research experience
⁃ Academic degree in the field of social sciences (Candidate/or Doctor of Sciences; equivalent Ph.D. degree)
⁃ International academic research experience will be considered as an advantage ⁃ In case of group application, priority will be given to research projects with young research fellow(s) or postgraduate student(s)
⁃ International applicants participation is encouraged.
To participate in the competition, you need to submit:
⁃ Curriculum Vitae;
⁃ Statement of Research Interests: 3-5 page;
⁃ Research Proposal: maximum of 1500 words;
⁃ Budget (draft).
Applicants can submit their proposals to YSU Department of International Cooperation, or send them electronically to American Studies Program Director, Prof. A. Markarov at amarkarov@ysu.am and American Studies Program Coordinator, YSU American Studies Center Director, Associate Professor V. Aglyan to aglyan@gmail.com, americanstudies@ysu.am.
The deadline for applications submission: June 30, 2022.
Yerevan State University announces a competition for researchers of the American Studies Center YSU within the framework of the <<American Studies>> grant program funded by the US Embassy in Armenia.
The objectives of the competition are:
·Consolidate the research potential of American studies or related fields,
·Form and develop an appropriate scientific environment and promote the implementation of scientific research works in the field of American studies.
Researchers with research interests and experience in the field of American studies or related academic disciplines are invited to participate in the competition.
The requirements for the participants of the competition are:
· At least five years of research experience in American Studies or related fields,
· Availability of a scientific degree,
· International academic research experience will be an advantage.
To participate in the competition, it is necessary to submit:
· Curriculum vitae including scientific publications (CV),
· The description of the scope of scientific interests (Statement of Interests), within the maximum limit of 1500 words,
· The example of one scientific article (or relevant text fragment) related to the field of American studies or related academic disciplines,
· The research proposal (Research Proposal): 3-5 page definition within any of the proposed topics.
Successful applicants will be signed a contract for a period of six months (with the possibility of additional extension).
The expected work result of the researchers selected by the results of the competition is the publication of one scientific article in an international peer-reviewed periodical and in a scientific journal recognized by the RA Supreme Certifying Committee.
. In addition, during the term of their contracts, the researchers will conduct a series of seminars at the Center for American Studies, presenting the results of their research work.
The main (thematic) research directions are:
-Lobbying and international business/economic interests of the U.S.: the role of Diaspora.
– The U.S. strategies in promoting and sustaining the regional stability: the case of the South Caucasus.
-Shifting power balance in the Post-Soviet space in the 2020’s and the role of the United States.
-Civic groups (NGOs, Diasporas) and their influence on the U.S. foreign policies: connection to the Eurasian (post-Soviet) region.
-Policy-making in the United States: contemporary transformations.
– The United States and Global Sustainability
– American Innovations in Good Governance and Urban Development
– Navigating the Artificial Intelligence Landscape: U.S. Polices, Challenges & Emerging Trends
– Media and strategic communication. Media and strategic communication: influence of mass communication and media on the U.S. foreign and domestic policies.
– The Arts, Freedom of Expression, and the First Amendment.
Contestants can submit their applications to the YSU International Cooperation Department, or send them electronically to the head of the “American Studies” program, Prof. Al Margarov at amarkarov@ysu.am, <<American Studies>> program director, American Studies Center YSU director, associate professor V. Aglyan at aglyan@ysu.am, or the American Studies Center at americanstudies@ysu.am, e-mail addresses.
The deadline for applications submission: February 23, 2024.