IOC OSC Research Grant Programme












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            We are pleased to inform you that the rules and the application form for the 2017 edition 

            PhD Students Research Grant programme have been posted on the IOC website [ URL "http://ww
            content/the-olympic-studies-centre/categories-container/academic-activities-and-network/?s


             As for the previous edition, the grants will be allocated to candidates whose application
            under two categories with different objectives:


             Category A: Open Subject


            Objective: Encourage PhD students to undertake doctoral research with a humanities or soci
            perspective on any aspect of the Olympic phenomena. All projects dealing with the Olympic 
            the Olympic Games will be considered.


             Category B: National Olympic Committees’ Policy Priority (organised in collaboration with
            Solidarity)


            Objective: Encourage PhD students to undertake doctoral research with a humanities or soci
            perspective on topics of interest to the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of their country


             The eligibility criteria, application procedures and deadline (30 September 2016) remain 
            both categories, but for applications in the NOCs’ Policy Priority category, the OSC shoul

            letter of support written and signed by the NOC President or Secretary General explaining 
            of the proposed research for the NOC’s activities and projects.


             We kindly ask for your help in disseminating the programme worldwide via your networks an
            encouraging the participation of high-level candidates.


             Thanking you for your attention and cooperation, we remain at your entire disposal should
            further information.


             Best regards,

             Nuria


             Nuria Puig


            Manager External Relations and Academic Programmes

            Olympic Studies Centre