Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC)

Founded in 1981, the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) is a private nonprofit federation of independent overseas research centers (ORCs) that promotes advanced research, particularly in the humanities and social sciences, with a focus on the conservation and recording of cultural heritage and the understanding and interpretation of modern societies. CAORC fosters research projects across national boundaries, encourages collaborative research and programmatic and administrative coherence among member centers, and works to expand their resource base and service capacity. 

Overseas Research Center offers fellowships, grants, and language and cultural programs specific to its region. Regions include: Afghanistan, the Americas, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Cyprus, Greece, Egypt, Indonesia, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Jerusalem, Jordan, Maghrib, Mongolia, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Pakistan, Palestine, South Caucus, Sri Lanka, Turkey, West Africa, and Yemen.

Website

https://www.caorc.org/orc-fellowships-grants

Host Country

Various

Duration

Various

Applicants

Scholars and researchers

Contact

Email: orcfellowships@caorc.org

How To Apply:

Browse available fellowships by country and region: https://www.caorc.org/orc-fellowships-grants

Find the application portal here: https://orcfellowships.smapply.org/

ORCs may offer additional opportunities (i.e. additional fellowships, publication awards, workshops, etc.) not listed here. Always check with the ORC directly for the most current information.

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