The fellowship program will help fellows obtain necessary visas and will cover all associated costs
Fellows will receive a stipend of $80,000 or $100,000, depending on work experience, seniority, and current income
In addition to the stipend, fellows will receive a project budget including expenses such as travel (including airfare and hotel), visa costs, part-time research assistance, conference fees and health insurance
Once chosen, fellows will work on projects of their own design and passion
Fellows are expected to take advantage of the considerable intellectual and logistical resources of the Open Society Foundations (OSF) and contribute meaningfully to the Foundations’ thinking
Eligibilities
Applicants should possess and demonstrate a deep understanding of the major themes embedded within the proposition
Applicants will be eager to exploit the many resources offered by the Open Society Foundations and be prepared to engage constructively with their global network
Fellows are expected to see beyond the parochialisms of their field and possess the tenacity to complete a project of exceptional merit
The fellowship program only accepts individual applications; proposals from organizations or individuals acting on behalf of organizations will not be accepted.
The fellowship does not fund enrollment for degree or non-degree study at academic institutions, including dissertation research