Laszlo Orszagh Distinguished Award in American Studies

Eligibility

Laszlo Orszagh Distinguished Award in American Studies, with an application deadline in September, offers 2 awards of $7500 each.

Description

The Laszlo Orszagh Distinguished Award in American Studies will give an opportunity to recipients to teach one lecture or seminar course per semester (three hours per week) at undergraduate and/or graduate levels. Scholars may also offer short-term courses for Hungarian faculty and assist in curriculum development. Additional activities will vary, depending on the host institution and the scholar's interest, but may include advising students, overseeing student research and thesis work, participating in departmental research projects, doing outreach in the local community, meeting Hungarian Fulbright alumni, or giving a talk at one or two of the American Corners in Hungary. Scholars are strongly encouraged to also offer presentations at other Hungarian universities, preferably with a Study of the United States program. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Fulbright Commission for a host institution recommendation unless they already have a specific university in mind. Applications will be accepted from any of the disciplines under American Studies, including but not limited to: history, art history, philosophy, literature, culture, ethnic studies, political science, sociology and religious studies. Ph.D. (or other terminal degree) is required. Applicants may be mid-career academics or senior academics. Applicants who are at Associate or Full Professor level with at least ten years of graduate teaching experience are preferred; experience in supervising Ph.D. theses is desirable. An invitation letter is preferred. The application also requires two recommendations. Please visit the award's website or contact the Council for International Exchange of Scholars for more information.