ARI Non-Resident Research Fellowship Application
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Step 1: Eligibility Screening
Please complete the following eligibility questions before proceeding. Applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements for the ARI Non-Resident Research Fellowship will not be able to continue with the application.
Do you hold a PhD degree in a relevant discipline?
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Are you affiliated with or formally associated with a recognized university or established research institution?
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Will you be based outside Afghanistan for the duration of the Non-Resident Research Fellowship?
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Does your proposed research align with one or more of ARI's research themes?
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Can you complete the proposed research and required fellowship activities within the 18-month fellowship period?
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Do you have sufficient proficiency in English to produce the required research outputs and communicate with ARI?
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Based on your responses, you do not currently meet the eligibility requirements for the ARI Non-Resident Research Fellowship. Please review the eligibility criteria on the ARI website for further information.
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Step 2: Applicant Information
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Highest academic qualification
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Year PhD/Highest academic qualification awarded
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Field/discipline of PhD
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Step 3: Research Proposal
Proposed project title
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Research Theme
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Economic Development
Regional Integration and Sustainable Trade
Climate Change, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability
Governance, Public Policy and Institutions
Society, Migration and Inclusion
Culture, History and Heritage
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Research Overview and Significance
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Please provide an overview of your proposed research, including the problem it addresses, its relevance to Afghanistan, and its significance.
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Research Questions and Objectives
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Please state the main research question(s) and objectives of the proposed research.
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Methodology and Data
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Please describe the proposed methodology, data sources, study population or case selection where applicable, and approach to analysis.
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Expected Contribution
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Please describe the anticipated contribution of the research to knowledge, policy, practice, or public understanding.
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Relevant Experience
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Please describe your relevant research experience and explain how it prepares you to undertake the proposed project.
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Research Ethics
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Does the proposed research involve human participants, personal or sensitive data, or other activities requiring ethical review? Please briefly describe the ethical considerations and how appropriate ethical approval and safeguards will be addressed.
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Step 4: Workplan, Budget and Fellowship Activities
Implementation
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Please briefly explain how the proposed research can be completed within the 18-month fellowship period, including any significant implementation risks and how these will be managed.
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Budget Narrative
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Please briefly explain and justify the main proposed costs and how they support the activities and outputs of the fellowship.
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Roundtable Plan
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Fellows are expected to convene three research roundtables during the fellowship. Please briefly describe the proposed focus and purpose of the three roundtables, the types of participants you would seek to involve, and how the discussions would contribute to your research and fellowship outputs.
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Step 5: Supporting Documents
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Please list up to three research grants or fellowships most relevant to this application, including the funder, project title, year and amount awarded.
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Final Declaration
By submitting this application, I confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete, that the application and proposed research are my own work, and that I meet the eligibility requirements of the fellowship. I confirm that I can undertake the fellowship for the required 18-month period and will comply with applicable research ethics requirements. If selected, I agree to comply with ARI/UCA fellowship requirements and reporting obligations. I understand that submission of an application does not guarantee funding.
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