The International Policy Fellowships (IPF) program is calling for applications for 2006-2007 fellowships.
Launched in 1998 and affiliated with the Open Society Institute and the Center for Policy Studies (CPS) of
the Central European University in Budapest, these fellowships support analytical policy research in
pursuance of open society goals such as the rule of law, democratic elections, diverse and vigorous civil
societies, and respect for minorities. Each year the IPF program invites research proposals that address
critical issues in the development of open societies. Successful applicants will demonstrate originality,
sound project design and the strong likelihood that their project may lead to significant impact on policy.
The IPF program seeks to enhance the quality of policy research in the countries where the Soros Network operates, throughout Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Mongolia, as well as countries in South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. It places strong emphasis on independent research that is both rigorous and appreciative of practical implications. Analysis and evaluation of existing policy contexts should be based on explicit criteria and fellows should be able to communicate their ideas and findings in a variety of professional and public settings.
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