📢 Applications Open for the El Umiti 1+1 Research Internship!
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🚀 Are you a PhD student or early-career researcher focusing on Central Asia? Apply for the El Umiti 1+1 Program, a unique exchange initiative by Data Lab, and the Central Asia Program (CAP) at George Washington University (GWU)!
🔹 What is the El Umiti 1+1 Program?
This funded internship provides two scholars with the opportunity to conduct research abroad:
🔸 1 scholar from Kazakhstan will be hosted at GWU (Washington, D.C.)
🔹 Duration: Up to 3 months (Summer 2025)
🔹 Fully funded: Travel and stipend
⏳ Deadline: April 5, 2025
📌 Who Can Apply?
✅ PhD holders (awarded in the last 10 years) or current PhD students
✅ For holders of citizenship of Kazakhstan
✅ English proficiency required
✅ Experience in academia, government, or NGOs is a plus
📚 Research Areas:
🌍cooperation in education, health, environmental issues, and food or energy security—that could contribute to discussions on regionalization processes and potential obstacles.