The American University of Armenia (AUA) is a private, independent university located in Yerevan, Armenia. Founded in 1991, AUA is affiliated with the University of California. Through teaching, research, and public service, AUA serves Armenia and the region by supplying high-quality, graduate and undergraduate education, encouraging civic engagement, and promoting democratic values.

The PSIA program equips students with advanced analytical reasoning, critical thinking, and communication skills through the study of political science and international affairs, emphasizing local and global perspectives and practical applications of theory. The program aims to produce world-class research and teaching, and through these, to contribute to the development of the nation.

The two-year Master’s degree in PSIA offers a curriculum that includes political theory, methodology, international relations, comparative politics, public administration, public policy, development policy, and political economy. Throughout the program, students are encouraged to think critically about issues from both local and global perspectives as they engage in analysis, research, writing, and leadership training. Courses place a strong emphasis on research and comparative methodology and analysis, and on bringing practical applications of theory into the classroom.

AREA / SUBJECT OF THE FELLOWSHIP

The fellowship activities will be covering the following research areas; political science and international affairs.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED FELLOWSHİP ACTIVITY

PSIA holds regular seminars within its premises, thus the fellow is expected to deliver at least two seminars based on the previous/current research projects and/or the expertise of the fellow.

EXPECTED PROFILE 

The fellow is expected to be Associate Professor and be fluent in English.

CONDITIONS OF THE FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The fellowship schedule will be discussed in details with the fellow.
All national holidays of the Republic of Armenia are off days.

PROPOSED TIME FOR THE FELLOWSHIP

Any one month between April and June 2020 or September and December 2020 or February and May 2021.