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From: Marsha Siefert <[log in to unmask]> NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESEARCH STUDENTS Central Eastern Europe and the Countries of the Former Soviet Union OSI Studentships for Doctoral Study in 2004-7 The Department of Educational Studies expects to be able to offer two studentships, funded by the Open Society Institute, Budapest, for doctoral work in Oxford commencing in October, 2004. The studentships will cover all university and College fees for three years, plus living expenses and travel costs for research purposes. Those selected for the studentships will undertake research in areas related to the work in education of the Open Society Institute: 1. The first studentship is for a study of OSI/HESP work in creating a network of innovative higher education institutions in the region of Central Eastern Europe and the countries of the former Soviet Union, the impact of the network in fostering innovation in higher education, and connections of the network universities to other public as well as private universities in the region. 2. The second studentship is for a study of HESP work in promoting innovative teaching and learning practices in the region of Central and Eastern Europe and the countries of the former Soviet Union, to compare related HESP projects with teaching/learning development initiatives in other countries, particularly in the UK, and offer solutions for institutionalising permanent teaching and learning development programs within higher education institutions of the relevant region. Applicants are expected to be graduates with good language skills. Excellent command of English is required, together with ability to read and communicate in Russian. Knowledge of other languages of the region (Central Eastern Europe and the countries of the former Soviet Union) will be an advantage, as will familiarity with developments generally in the countries concerned. The deadline for applications is 1 May 2004. For more information applicants are invited to contact Professor David Phillips ([log in to unmask]). Application forms can be obtained from Mrs Rosalind Gerring ([log in to unmask]).