Asian Cultural Council Programs

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ASIAN CULTURAL COUNCIL PROGRAMS:

-- Targeted Fields: School of Arts and Architecture. School of Theater, Film, & TV. Grants are made in the following fields: archaeology, architecture (design, theory, and history), art history, art and architectural conservation, crafts, dance, film, musicology, music, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, theater, and video.

-- Open To Prospective/Current Graduate Students. Students Working on Master's Thesis. Students Working on Doctoral Dissertation. Postdoctoral Scholars.

-- Citizenship: American applicants must either be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants from Asia need to have either a J1 or F1 visa.

-- Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must either be enrolled or graduated from graduate school. Out of the applicants from Asia, priority will be given to those who have not had the opportunity to study in the United States.

-- Stipend: Grants vary by fellowship and can range between $500-$35,000.

-- Deadline: 2/1/2007 -deadline for consideration at the spring meeting. 8/1/2007-deadline for a small number of requests which will be considered at a fall meeting.

-- Program Description: Approximately 140-150 grants are offered annually to support the cultural exchange between Asia and the United States in the performing and visual arts. Around 80-90 grants are offered to scholars, students, and specialists from Asia for study, research, travel, and creative work in the United States. Around 20 grants are also awarded to Americans engaged in similar activities in Asia and to arts organizations and educational institutions for specific projects of particular significance to Asian-American cultural exchange. In addition, the Council awards a small number of grants in support of regional exchange activities within Asia.

-- For More Information: Asian Cultural Council, 437 Madison Avenue, 37th Floor, New York, New York 10022-7001 / Tel. (212) 812-4300