The OSCE Academy in Bishkek is a public foundation designed to promote and enhance the principles and aims of the OSCE in the Central Asian region, enshrined in its fundamental idea of comprehensive security. Located in Bishkek, the OSCE Academy is strongly embedded in the wider Central Asian academic and political context and follows a distinctive regional approach in its activities.

The Academy is looking for four Teaching and Research Fellows for the following graduate level courses:

Cases in International Relations;

Foreign Policy Analysis; Political Economy;

Comparative Politics: Democratization Studies.

The OSCE Academy will provide/cover: Economy class roundtrip airfare from the city of current residence to Bishkek (international scholars); Entry visa expenses to Kyrgyzstan, if any; Housing allowance of 350 euros per month (for international fellows); Honorarium of 750 Euros per month for teaching the four credit course; (1500 euros, if teaching two courses); 100 Euro one-time settling-in fee (for international fellows); Office space and a computer, as well as access to all of facilities, including library and JSTOR.
Eligibility: The qualified candidate holds at least MA/MSc degrees, but preferably a PhD degree in Political Science, International Relations, and other related fields, and has a teaching experience.

Deadline: October 15, 2010

Contact: Ms. Aigoul Abdoubaetova
E-mail: a.abdoubaetova@osce-academy.net
Website: http://www.osce-academy.net/en/opportunities