Application For 1999 Competition For Special Projects In Library And Information Science With Central And Eastern Europe And Eurasia

The International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX) offers
opportunities for support of librarians, archivists, and information
specialists pursuing projects relating to Central and Eastern Europe
and Eurasia.*  This program has been designed to support information
professionals who wish to undertake collaborative activities that
increase access and improve working conditions for American scholars
who are undertaking research in libraries, archives or on other
information resources in the region.

SUGGESTED FORMATS:
 Projects to assess the current state of exchange relations and/or
international acquisition in a particular geographic area or with
particular libraries, publishing houses, and other establishments of
importance to maintaining and building collections of interest to
American scholars;  Production of directories, research guides, and
other finding aids for collections, libraries, and/or archives in the
region (For projects involving guides and directories, provide a
detailed description of format and indices, including sample entries. 
Indicate how the proposed guide differs from existing directories.); 
Collaborative work and joint projects, including conferences and
workshops (with particular weight given to initiatives that result in
publications and other forms of public dissemination and have an
impact beyond one or several institutions); and  Other initiatives
that are designed to increase access and improve working conditions in
libraries, archives, and other information resources in the region.
Only discrete, targeted activities that will produce results within
the life span of the project itself will be funded; IREX will not
provide support for individual portions of ongoing multi-stage and/or
multi-year projects.  

DEADLINE: DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS APRIL 15, 1999. 
Applications must be received at any IREX office/representation by the
deadline date to qualify. IREX offices/representations are listed on
the back of the application form. 

APPLICATION: Applications may be submitted by an American Project
Organizer or by a Project Organizer who is a citizen of an eligible
country. Non-American Project Organizers must work closely with one or
more American Project Organizers in preparing this application and
carrying out the project.  The American Project Organizer must be a US
citizen or permanent resident.  An American Project Organizer or
his/her home institution must serve as the fiscal agent for any
awards, and will be responsible for detailed narrative and financial
reporting to IREX.

Applicants must submit an original and four (4) copies (5 copies
total) of the following materials in English:  The completed 1999
Special Projects Competition application form  A one page executive
summary  A narrative (not to exceed 15 double-spaced pages) that
describes the project in detail, including a project justification,
description and objectives, methodology, and timetable. The
justification should explain why the topic should be explored and
describe how the project will increase access or improve working
conditions in libraries, archives or other information facilities for
scholars working on topics related to the region.  A letter of
support from each collaborating Project Organizer. (Note to
non-American applicants: All applications must include a letter of
support from your American Project Organizer(s), indicating that s/he
has worked with you on this proposal and agrees to work with you on
the project.)  An abbreviated curricula vitae of all Project
Organizers.  Each c.v. should be limited to three (3) pages.  A
detailed, itemized budget, including support being provided or sought
from other sources.  Budget narratives are strongly encouraged and
applicants should justify all requested budget line items in the
narrative.  Proposals with insufficently detailed budgets will receive
a less favorable review.  Proof of all outside funding must be
included with the application. It is the applicant's responsibility to
ensure that the application is complete. Late, incomplete, or faxed
applications will not be accepted. Attachments other than those
specifically requested are discouraged. Application materials cannot
be returned.

*Eligible countries are Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia,
Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania,
Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, the Russian Federation, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and the
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.		

PROVISIONS:  Grants will normally not exceed $10,000 with average
awards expected to be $7,000. Expenses normally covered include: 
Travel on a US flag carrier provided through IREX Travel.  See
separate section on Travel below;  Per diem (of up to $100/day to
cover meals and accommodations); and  Publication costs and/or other
expenses associated with presenting results to librarians, archivists,
scholarly peers, and the general public. Applicants are strongly urged
to obtain in-kind and supplemental support, particularly from the host
and collaborating institutions, and ESPECIALLY FOR EXPENSES ASSOCIATED
WITH NON-AMERICAN PARTICIPANTS. Requests for salary support or
honoraria are unlikely to receive funding. Applicants affiliated with
US federal institutions should consult IREX prior to submitting an
application.

TRAVEL:  Airfare for this program is provided directly by IREX through
its travel office, IREX Travel.  Costs for stopovers or portions of
the itinerary not directly associated with the project will be billed
to the grantee.

LIMITATIONS:  IREX Special Projects CANNOT be used for:
 Individual research opportunities (scholars pursuing individual
research projects should consult the IREX booklet, Grant Opportunities
for US Scholars or Grant Opportunities for International Scholars); 
Subsidies to publish journals, newsletters, and other periodicals; 
Undergraduate or pre-master's research and training;  Equipment or
other capital expenditures, including computers, CD-ROMs, and other
technologies for libraries and archives;  Institutional overhead; 
Book purchases or journal subscriptions;  Salary support or
subsidies;  Transoceanic travel on a non-US carrier; or  Projects
requesting support only for publication expenses. Grantees are
responsible for all administrative support including, but not limited
to, visas, travel, housing, and other logistics. IREX grants are not
eligible for National Endowment of the Humanities matching funding
purposes.

PRIORITIES:  Priority will be given to library/archival activities
that:  Deal with the humanities and social sciences;  Involve
international collaborators who have not yet had an opportunity to
engage in international activities or who are from traditionally
underrepresented regions; and  Affect a broad range of institutions,
libraries, archives, or researchers.

NOTE ABOUT SELECTION PROCESS AND NOTIFICATION:
SELECTION CRITERIA: The IREX Selection Committee for this program will
designate approximately five (5) awards from a highly competitive pool
of applicants. The Selection Committee strives to support projects
that: 1) will have a visible impact on increasing access and improving
working conditions for scholars in the region; 2) address one of more
of the underrepresented countries/regions within Central and Eastern
Europe and Eurasia; 3) include a feasible, detailed, and well-defined
plan for undertaking the project; 4) provide an indication of language
skills adequate for the participants to successfully complete the
activity; 5) result in publications and other forms of public
dissemination; 6) affect a broad range of institutions, libraries,
archivists, and scholars; and 7) include a reasonable line-item budget
with thorough justification.

SELECTION COMMITTEE: The Selection Committee for this program is
composed of representatives from the library, archival, and
information science community, as well as the scholarly community. 
Members of the Selection Committee are appointed on the authority of
the IREX Board of Directors.  Disciplinary, geographic, age, and
gender balance are taken into consideration in determining the
composition of the Selection Committee.  IREX staff provides
administrative support only and does not participate in the actual
selection of grantees.

NOTIFICATION: Applicants will be notified of award decisions by June
1999.  IREX-funded project activity may not begin before July 1, 1999.
 All IREX-funded project activities must be completed by December 31,
2000.

Information in these guidelines is based upon support currently
available.  Changes in funding patterns or levels may necessitate
changes in eligibility requirements or activities funded. Funding for
this program is provided by the United States Department of State
(Title VIII Program). Revised 1/99.  Materials valid for April 1999
competition only.


For Application forms, please contact:


Armenia
EREVAN
IREX Office & Education 
Information Center
Marshal Baghramian 17
Union of Armenian Architects, 2nd Floor
375019 Erevan, Armenia
Tel: (374) (2) 56-37-81
Fax: (374) (2) 15-11-16
E-mail: [email protected]

Azerbaijan
BAKU
IREX Office
Office e-mail: [email protected]
Malaia Krepostnaia 8/1
Baku 370004
Azerbaijan
Tel: (99412) 97-21-48
Tel/Fax: (99412) 92-99-61
E-mail: [email protected]

Czech Republic
PRAGUE
IREX Representation
Slevacska 905/59
198 00 Prague 9
Czech Republic
E-mail: [email protected] 

Georgia
TBILISI
IREX Office & Education 
Information Center
Ivane Javakhishvili (State) Sakhelmtsipo University
Chavchavadze prospecty N1 
Otakhi N231
Tbilisi 380028, Georgia
Tel/Fax: (9) (9532) 23-2688
E-mail: [email protected] 

Kazakhstan
ALMATY
IREX Office		
ul. Furmanova 103, kab. 515
480091 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Tel: (7) (3272) 63-88-31
Fax: (7) (3272) 62-46-94
E-mail: [email protected]

Kyrgyz Republic
BISHKEK
IREX Office & Education 
Information Center
ul. Tynystanova 257, kab. 204/202
720040 Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Tel/Fax: (996) (312) 22-84-34
Tel: (996) (312) 22-86-90 (EIC)
E-mail: [email protected]

Latvia
RIGA
IREX Office
Baltic Academic Center
Raina bulv. 19, 241 ist.
Riga LV-1586 Latvia
Tel and night fax: (371) (7) 228-116
Fax: (371) (7) 820-260 (Eurofaculty)
E-mail: [email protected]

Lithuania
VILNIUS
IREX Representation
Office of International Affairs
Vilnius University
Universiteto 3
2734 Vilnius, Lithuania
Tel: (370) (2) 62-60-40 or 61-34-73
Fax: (370) (2) 62-57-85
E-mail: [email protected]

Macedonia
SKOPJE
IREX Representation
Office of International Relations
University of Sts. Kiril & Metodij
Bul. Krste Misirkov, bb
91 000 Skopje, Macedonia
Tel: (389) (91) 118-155
Tel/Fax: (389) (91)-131-252 
E-mail: [email protected]

Romania
BUCHAREST
IREX Office
Str. Sperantei nr. 36, #1
Bucharest 2, Romania
Tel/Fax: (40) (1) 210-1354
E-mail: [email protected]


Russian Federation
MOSCOW
IREX Office
Volkhonka 14, str. 5
119842 Moscow, Russian Federation
Tel: (7) (095) 203-98-89 or 
(7) (095) 203-96-96
Fax: (7) (095) 203-59-66
E-mail: [email protected]

IRKUTSK
IREX Office
Irkutsk State Pedagogical Institute
ul. Nizhnaia Naberezhnaia d. 6, 
kom. 244
664053 Irkutsk, Russian Federation
Tel/Fax: (7) (3952) 24-05-59
E-mail: [email protected] 

KAZAN
Kazan Center for Corporate and 
Cultural Development
Kazan State University
Ul. Kremlevskaya 35
420008 Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, 
Russian Federation
Tel: (8432) 31-54-67
Fax: (8432) 38-74-18
E-mail: [email protected]

ROSTOV-ON-DON
IREX Office
Ul. Ivanovskogo 38, kom. 28-29
Rostov-on-Don, 344012 Russian Federation
Tel/Fax: (7) (8632) 32-69-78
E-mail: 	[email protected]

VLADIVOSTOK
IREX Office & Education Information Center
ul. Svetlanskaia, d. 150, 3rd Floor
690005 Vladivostok, Russian Federation 
Tel/Fax: (7) (4232) 26-97-09
E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Turkmenistan
ASHGABAD
Apt. 6, Block 28, K.Marx.St.
Ashgabad 744014
Turkmenistan
Tel. (99312) 35-54-63 
E-mail: 	[email protected] 

Ukraine
KYIV
IREX Office
vul. M. Hrushevskoho 4, kom. 301
Kyiv 252001, Ukraine
Tel: (380) (44) 229-34-79 or 
(380) (44) 228-86-37
Fax: (380) (44) 229-34-79
E-mail: [email protected] or 
[email protected]

Uzbekistan
TASHKENT
IREX Office
Navoi Street, House 6, Apt. 2
Shaikhantakhur District
700011 Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Tel: 3712 41 59 97
Tel/Fax: 3712 41 59 97 
E-mail: [email protected]
Best regards,

Tatiana Nikitina, EIC Moscow.
E-mail: [email protected]

Education Information Center:

Phone: (095) 234-0145/46
E-mail: [email protected]
WWW: http://www.useic.ru/

CCSI Home	Announcements	Eurasia	Opinion/Analysis	Bookstore	Site Map	Search
	Center for Civil Society International Resources for civic action worldwide

Last updated:    February 12, 1999