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2020 Ruth Crawford Mitchell Czech/Slovak Fellowship

03. 01. 2020

The University of Pittsburgh, USA has launched a call for fellowship applications by Czech and Slovak scholars.

The scholarship of $7000 is intended for an individual from the Czech Republic’s or Slovakia’s academic, government or commercial sector for a term of non-degree research (late August and mid-December).

Research in education, science, political science, economics and/or sociology is encouraged.

Eligible are citizens who currently reside in the Czech or Slovak Republic and will return there within three months following the completion of the fellowship to pursue his or her career. Applicants must have completed a university degree, and not be currently enrolled in a university program of study. Several years of work experience is mandatory. Excellent working knowledge of English is required.

The call is open every year until March 30.

In case you are interested in applying, save the application as a PDF and e-mail to Cristina Lagnese, Scholarship Administrator, at mcl38@pitt.edu.

Additionally, three references are required, one of them from a University of Pittsburgh faculty member who is willing to advise the scholar concerning the research project while in Pittsburgh.

Detailed information on the Ruth Crawford Mitchell Czech/Slovak Fellowship can be found here.

The Czech Academy of Sciences (the CAS)

The mission of the CAS

The primary mission of the CAS is to conduct research in a broad spectrum of natural, technical and social sciences as well as humanities. This research aims to advance progress of scientific knowledge at the international level, considering, however, the specific needs of the Czech society and the national culture.

President of the CAS

Prof. Radomír Pánek started his first term of office in March 2025. He is a prominent Czech scientist specializing in plasma physics and nuclear fusion.