ANNOUNCEMENT OF FOREIGN STUDY AND RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

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• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 22, 2012
• Sequence Number: 51
• Publication Date: January 1, 1952
• Content Type: STUDY

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ANNOUNCEMENT
OF
FOREIGN STUDY
AND
RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
1952
THE FORD FOUNDATION
BOARD ON OVERSEAS TRAINING AND RESEARCH
575 MADISON AVENUE, ROOM 534
NEW YORK 22, N. Y.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF FOREIGN STUDY AND RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
1952
Asia and the Near and Middle East
The Ford Foundation is offering at this time
fellowships to American men and women
who wish to initiate or continue training or
research pertaining to Asia, the Near and
Middle East. The funds appropriated for
this program are adequate to provide sub-
stantial assistance to as many as 100 qualified
applicants. This program is intended to stim-
ulate increased knowledge of these critical
areas and to help meet the urgent need for
large numbers of men and women well quali-
fied in business, education, government, agri-
culture, labor relations and the professions
throughout Asia and the Near and Middle
East.
The program has a threefold purpose. It is
intended to aid young college graduates to
deepen their general understanding of Asia
and the Near and Middle East, to afford ad-
vanced training for specialists, and to enable
men and women of promise, already launched
upon their careers, to study, live and work in
these areas.
The Foundation has established these fellow-
ships in keeping with its concern for reducing
present international tensions and furthering
world peace. The program is based upon a
conviction that the development of mutual
understanding and respect among the peoples
of the world is essential to these ends. A
necessary step toward such understanding and
respect is to increase the number of competent
Americans who have achieved sympathetic
insight into the cultures, histories, institu-
tions, aspirations, and current problems of
peoples and governments of vital regions of
the world.
The fellowship program will be administered
by the Foundation's Board on Overseas
Training and Research.
'THE BOARD ON OVERSEAS
The Board on Overseas Training and Re-
search has been established to assist The Ford
Foundation in formulating programs and
carrying out activities pertaining to the fur-
therance of world peace. Specifically, the
Board will study and assess both private and
governmental programs of international
training and research and will advise the
Foundation upon ways in which these pro-
grains may be strengthened to enable the
nation to meet more effectively its interna-
tional responsibilities. The Board will ad-
minister the Foundation's own programs in
support of overseas training and research.
The Board will investigate the requirements
for informed and skilled Americans in the
TRAINING AND RESEARCH
various fields of service abroad, and in so
doing will consult with private and govern-
mental groups in this country and will seek
the counsel of informed nationals of other
countries. It will evaluate the adequacy of
educational facilities within the United States
and elsewhere to provide training of a kind
and quality required by the present complexi-
ties of world affairs. It will appraise the
principal needs for basic research concerning
major world areas and general problems of
world affairs, and will assess existing or po-
tential facilities for the conduct of such
research.
The Board will direct its attention initially
to Asia and the Near and Middle East.
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THE FORD FOUNDATION
Board on Overseas Training and Research
575 MADISON AVENUE, ROOM 534
NEW YORK 22, NEW YORK
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
ASIA, THE NEAR EAST AND THE MIDDLE EAST
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF FORMS
I. The Board requests candidates to prepare three clear copies of all applications and attached materials.
2. Each candidate should have:
(a) One copy of this instruction sheet.
(b) One copy of the Announcement, which sets forth the general policies tinder which Fellowships are to
be granted.
(c) Three copies of the Candidate's Application Form.
(d) Three copies of the Confidential Reference Form to be sent by the candidate to persons listed as refer-
ences, and to be completed by them and returned directly to the Board. It is suggested that it may be
useful for the candidates to provide each of his references with a copy of his statement prepared in
connection with Item 18 of the Application Form.
3. The three copies of the completed Candidate's Application Form should be sent to the offices of the Board
on Overseas Training and Research, The Ford Foundation, 575 Madison Avenue, Room 534, New York 22,
New York, ON OR BEFORE MAY 15, 1952.
4. Candidates are requested to have the institutions listed in Item 6 of the Application Form send three trans-
cripts of their records to The Board on Overseas Training and Research, The Ford Foundation, 575 Madison
Avenue, Room 534, New York 22, New York. These must be POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE MAY 15,
1952.
5. Candidates are requested to attach to each copy of the application a separate sheet listing in detailed form
their anticipated expenses, including travel and tuition.
6. Additional copies of these forms may be obtained upon request from the office of the Board. If insufficient
space is provided for answers to any questions, please attach additional sheets in triplicate.
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THE FORD FOUNDATION
Board on Overseas Training and Research
575 MADISON AVENUE, ROOM 534
NEW YORK 22, NEW YORK
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
ASIA, THE NEAR EAST AND THE MIDDLE EAST
CANDIDATE'S APPLICATION FORM
Please Consult Instructions Before Preparing This Form
Three copies of this form and attached materials should be completed by the candidate and forwarded to
the Board at the above address. Materials must be postmarked on or before May 15, 1952.
2. Permanent Address:
STREET AND NO. CITY AND ZONE STATE
3. Present Affiliation:
ORGANIZATION OR INSTITUTION POSITION
4. (a) Date of Birth: (b) Place of Birth:
(c) If naturalized citizen, .ate of naturalization:
5. Marital Status: Single ^ Married ^ Number and relationships of Other Dependents:
6. Colleges or Universities attended, including foreign institutions:
(Indicate which, if any, were attended as a member of one of the military training programs.)
Degree
College or Dates of Attendance Diploma, if Date Received
University Location (From) (To) any or Expected
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7. Academic Interests and Achievements:
(a) Undergraduate major:
(b) Field or fields of graduate work:
(c) Other academic fields of special interest:
(d) Proficiency in foreign languages, including length, dates and nature of training:
(e) Academic honors, prizes, or scholarships received, and honor societies:
8. Articles, books, or other creative work or research:
9. Employment Experience, including wartime service: (Please list in reverse chronological order. Include
statement of any research fellowships, sabbaticals, or leaves of absence, indicating dates and purposes for
which used.)
Dates Employer Address Compensation
10. Dates, Duration and Purpose of Residence in any foreign country:
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11. (a) Names and addresses of at least three persons well acquainted with you and your work, and, if pos-
sible qualified to judge your statement as prepared in accordance with item 18, who at your request are
sending the Confidential Reference Form directly to the Board:
(b) Names and addresses of two other persons who would be similarly qualified to comment on your ap-
plication, if desired by the Board:
12. Have you asked the institution (s) listed in Item 6 to send three copies of an official transcript of your rec-
ord (s) to the Board:
Yes ^ No ^ If not, please explain.
13. Have you any constitutional disorder or physical handicap?
14. State briefly where you plan to study, work and travel:
15. Period of time required for your plan:
No. of Months or Years
16. Estimate of expenses: (See Paragraph 5 of Instruction Sheet)
Total Estimated Expenses: $
17. Will you receive and are you applying elsewhere for support or financial aid to carry out your plan of work
as proposed in Item 18? (Specify)
18. Please attach three typewritten' double-spaced copies of a statement of not more than 1,500 words explaining
to the Board what you propose to do if awarded a Fellowship and how you believe that your plan is related
to your past interests and experience and your intended life work.
Date of
Application _1952. Signature:
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THE FORD FOUNDATION
Board on Overseas Training and Research
575 MADISON AVENUE, ROOM 534
NEW YORK 22, NEW YORK
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
ASIA, THE NEAR EAST AND THE MIDDLE EAST
CANDIDATE'S APPLICATION FORM
Please Consult Instructions Before Preparing This Form
Three copies of this form and attached materials should be completed by the candidate and forwarded to
the Board at the above address. Materials must be postmarked on or before May 15, 1952.
2. Permanent Address:
STREET AND NO. CITY AND ZONE STATE
3. Present Affiliation:
ORGANIZATION OR INSTITUTION POSITION
4. (a) Date of Birth: (b) Place of Birth:
(c) If naturalized citizen, date of naturalization:
5. Marital Status: Single ^ Married ^ Number and relationships of Other Dependents:
6. Colleges or Universities attended, including foreign institutions:
(Indicate which, if any, were attended as a member of one of the military training programs.)
Degree
College or Dates of Attendance Diploma, if Date Received
University Location (From) (To) any or Expected
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7. Academic Interests and Achievements:
(a) Undergraduate major:
(b) Field or fields of graduate work:
(c) Other academic fields of special interest:
(d) Proficiency in foreign languages, including length, dates and nature of training:
(e) Academic honors, prizes, or scholarships received, and honor societies:
8. Articles, books, or other creative work or research:
9. Employment Experience, including wartime service: (Please list in reverse chronological order. Include
statement of any research fellowships, sabbaticals, or leaves of absence, indicating dates and purposes for
which used.)
Dates Employer Address Compensation
10. Dates, Duration and Purpose of Residence in any foreign country:
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11. (a) Names and addresses of at least three persons well acquainted with you and your work, and, if pos-
sible qualified to judge your statement as prepared in accordance with item 18, who at your request are
sending the Confidential Reference Form directly to the Board:
(b) Names and addresses of two other persons who would be similarly qualified to comment on your ap-
plication, if desired by the Board:
12. Have you asked the institution (s) listed in Item 6 to send three copies of an official transcript of your rec-
ord (s) to the Board:
Yes ^ No ^ If not, please explain.
13. Have you any constitutional disorder or physical handicap?
14. State briefly where you plan to study, work and travel:
15. Period of time required for your plan:
No. of Months or Years
16. Estimate of expenses: (See Paragraph 5 of Instruction Sheet)
Total Estimated Expenses: $
17. Will you receive and are you applying elsewhere for support or financial aid to carry out your plan of work
as proposed in Item 18? (Specify)
18. Please attach three typewritten' double-spaced copies of a statement of not more than 1,500 words explaining
to the Board what you propose to do if awarded a Fellowship and how you believe that your plan is related
to your past interests and experience and your intended life work.
Date of
Application _1952. Signature:
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THE FORD FOUNDATION
Board on Overseas Training and Research
575 MADISON AVENUE, ROOM 534
NEW YORK 22, NEW YORK
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
ASIA, THE NEAR EAST AND THE MIDDLE EAST
CANDIDATE'S APPLICATION FORM
Please Consult Instructions Before Preparing This Form
Three copies of this form and attached materials should be completed by the candidate and forwarded to
the Board at the above address. Materials must be postmarked on or before May 15, 1952.
1. Name:
2. Permanent Address: STATE
STREET AND NO. CITY AND ZONE
3. Present Affiliation: POSITION
ORGANIZATION OR INSTITUTION
4. (a) Date of Birth: (b) Place of Birth: -
(c) If naturalized citizen, date of naturalization:
5. Marital Status: Single ^ Married ^ Number and relationships of Other Dependents:
6. Colleges or Universities attended, including foreign institutions:
(Indicate which, if any, were attended as a member of one of the military training programs.)
Degree
College or Dates of Attendance Diploma, if Date Received
University Location (From) (To) any or Expected
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7. Academic Interests and Achievements:
(a) Undergraduate major:
(b) Field or fields of graduate work:
(c) Other academic fields of special interest:
(d) Proficiency in foreign languages, including length, dates and nature of training:
(e) Academic honors, prizes, or scholarships received, and honor societies:
8. Articles, books, or other creative work or research:
9. Employment Experience, including wartime service: (Please list in reverse chronological order. Include
statement of any research fellowships, sabbaticals, or leaves of absence, indicating dates and purposes for
which used.)
Dates Employer Address Compensation
10. Dates, Duration and Purpose of Residence in any foreign country:
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11. (a) Names and addresses of at least three persons well acquainted with you and your work, and, if pos-
sible qualified to judge your statement as prepared in accordance with item 18, who at your request are
sending the Confidential Reference Form directly to the Board:
(b) Names and addresses of two other persons who would be similarly qualified to comment on your ap-
plication, if desired by the Board:
12. Have you asked the institution (s) listed in Item 6 to send three copies of an official transcript of your rec-
ord (s) to the Board:
Yes ^ No ^ If not, please explain.
13. Have you any constitutional disorder or physical handicap?
14. State briefly where you plan to study, work and travel:
15. Period of time required for your plan:
16. Estimate of expenses: (See Paragraph 5 of Instruction Sheet)
Total Estimated Expenses: $-
17. Will you receive and are you applying elsewhere for support or financial aid to carry out your plan of work
as proposed in Item 18? (Specify)
18. Please attach three typewritten' double-spaced copies of a statement of not more than 1,500 words explaining
to the Board what you propose to do if awarded a Fellowship and how you believe that your plan is related
to your past interests and experience and your intended life work.
Date of 1952. Signature:
Application
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THE FORD FOUNDATION
Board on Overseas Training and Research
575 MADISON AVENUE, ROOM 534
NEW YORK 22, NEW YORK
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
ASIA, THE NEAR EAST AND THE MIDDLE EAST
CONFIDENTIAL REFERENCE FORM
PLEASE type or write with black ink
ON ONE SIDE of this sheet, so that
it can be photographically reproduced
for study by Board members.
Please mail directly to the above address
BEFORE MAY 15, 1952.
The individual named above is a candidate for a Fellowship under a program of Overseas Training and
Research of The Ford Foundation. The Board will be grateful for your candid evaluation of the candidate's
industry, intellectual ability, personal integrity, and for your judgment of his personal and professional capacity
to carry out the plan of work for which he is seeking fellowship assistance.
Signature
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THE FORD FOUNDATION
Board on Overseas Training and Research
575 MADISON AVENUE, ROOM 534
NEW YORK 22, NEW YORK
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
ASIA, THE NEAR EAST AND THE MIDDLE EAST
CONFIDENTIAL REFERENCE FORM
PLEASE type or write with black ink
ON ONE SIDE of this sheet, so that
it can be photographically reproduced
for study by Board members.
Please mail directly to the above address
BEFORE MAY 15, 1952.
The individual named above is a candidate for a Fellowship under a program of Overseas Training and
Research of The Ford Foundation. The Board will be grateful for your candid evaluation of the candidate's
industry, intellectual ability, personal integrity, and for your judgment of his personal and professional capacity
to carry out the plan of work for which he is seeking fellowship assistance.
Signature Address
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THE FORD FOUNDATION
Board on Overseas Training and Research
575 MADISON AVENUE, ROOM 534
NEW YORK 22, NEW YORK
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
ASIA, THE NEAR EAST AND THE MIDDLE EAST
CONFIDENTIAL REFERENCE FORM
PLEASE type or write with black ink
ON ONE SIDE of this sheet, so that
it can be photographically reproduced
for study by Board members.
Please mail directly to the above address
BEFORE MAY 15, 1952.
The individual named above is a candidate for a Fellowship under a program of Overseas Training and
Research of The Ford Foundation. The Board will be grateful for your candid evaluation of the candidate's
industry, intellectual ability, personal integrity, and for your judgment of his personal and professional capacity
to carry out the plan of work for which he is seeking fellowship assistance.
Signature Address
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CONDITIONS OF THE FELLOWSHIPS
I) Candidates must be United States citizens
who will ordinarily not have reached
their 35th birthday. Subject to this gen-
eral age limitation, fellowships are avail-
able to:
students completing their undergraduate
studies this year;
men and women who have done graduate
work relating to the specified areas;
persons who have had experience or are now
engaged in business, government, agricul-
ture or labor relations, or training in eco-
nomics, education, engineering, journalism,
law, and other fields, regardless of whether
they have lived and worked in the areas.
2) Awards will be made for periods of from
one to three years, and in amounts that
will be determined by reference to the
applicant's academic qualifications and
experience, and the program for his indi-
vidual training and research.
3) Candidates-may propose programs to be
carried out in the United States or abroad.
Programs need not .be limited to work in
colleges or universities. It is suggested,
however, that students completing their
undergraduate work in 1952 should plan
to spend at least a year in an American
institution that offers language training
JOHN S. DICKEY
ALVIN C. EURICH'
JOHN W. GARDNER
March 28, 1952
GORDON GRAY,
and courses pertaining to some part of
Asia and the Near and Middle East. Ap-
plications for support of traditional grad-
uate work in pursuance of graduate de-
grees will be considered, provided such
study contributes to the objectives of the
fellowship program.
4) Each fellowship application must be ac-
companied by a comprehensive statement
of the applicant's proposed plan of work
and study, including his purposes, the in-
stitutions or groups with which he hopes
to be associated, his travel requirements,
and similar information. To this state-
ment should be attached an estimate of
the funds required to undertake his
program.
5) In a limited number of exceptional cases
the Foundation will consider providing
funds to enable the immediate family of
the applicant to accompany him.
6) Application forms may be obtained from
the Board on Overseas Training and Re-
search, The Ford Foundation, 575 Madi-
son Avenue, Room 534, New York 22,
New York. Applications must be com-
pleted and returned on or before May 15,
1952. The awards will be announced on
or about July 15, 1952.
Chairman
EDWARD R. MURROW
MILO R. PERKINS
CARL B. SPAETH
JOHN K. WEISS, Executive Secretary
THE FORD FOUNDATION
BOARD ON OVERSEAS TRAINING AND RESEARCH
575 MADISON AVENUE, ROOM 534
NEW YORK 22, N. Y.
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