By Gail A. Schlachter and R. David Weber. 388 pages. Comb binding
Want to go abroad to write, paint, sculpt, teach, travel, or conduct research? Need funding to pursue those activities? In this directory, Schlachter and Weber show you how to tap into the millions of dollars available to support research, lectureships, exchange programs, work assignments, conferences attendance, creative activities (like writing or painting), and professional development abroad. Note: If you want to find money for study instead of or in addition to research funding, be sure to check out Financial Aid for Study and Training Abroad.
The nearly 1,100 research funding opportunities described in the 2006-2008 edition of this directory cover every major subject area, can be used in practically every country and region of the world (from the Aegean Islands to Zimbabwe), are sponsored by more than 500 different private and public agencies and organizations, and are open to all segments of the population--from high school students through postdoctorates and professionals.
Plus, when you buy the directory, you also get a currency conversion table and a set of indexes that let you search the directory by sponsoring organization, geographic coverage, subject field, and application deadline. If you are interested in conducting research or participating in creative activities abroad and need money to do so, then this is the book for you.
What do the reviewers say about Financial Aid for Research and Creative Activities Abroad? According to Morgan Directory Review, "This outstanding reference work" presents "a comprehensive look at financial aid for activity abroad." From Reference and User Services Quarterly: "The entries in the Schlachter and Weber volume are models of careful organization." It's "highly recommended" by Choice. And James Rettig (Rettig on Reference) proclaimed the directory "unquestionably a must buy."
