The Open Society Institute's International Higher Education Support Program is accepting applications for its Academic Fellowship Program.

The application deadline is May 5, 2005.

The Academic Fellowship Program aims to contribute to reform processes in institutions of higher education in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Eurasia and to help build inclusive academic networks locally, regionally, and globally. Based on the belief that universities form a fundamental part of civil society, AFP has two main objectives:

• to assist targeted university departments in the region, helping them to become platforms for innovation and reform; and
• to promote the return, retention, and professional development of young, promising academics teaching in the above-mentioned departments.

These objectives are pursued by supporting promising local scholars in the institutions targeted by the Program and working with qualified international academics and experts to exchange of knowledge, experiences, and resources.

For more information about the application process, view the Academic Fellowship Program Guidelines.