IOC Olympic Studies Centre (OSC) 2027 PhD Students and Early Career Academics Research Grant Programme
International Olympic Committee (IOC) Olympic Studies Centre
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About This Scholarship
The IOC Olympic Studies Centre offers research grants of up to USD 6,000 for PhD students and early-career academics conducting scholarly research on the Olympic Movement, its history, and impact on contemporary society. The programme supports excellence in Olympic-related research and facilitates a research and study visit to the Olympic Studies Centre in Lausanne, Switzerland.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Research grant of up to USD 6,000
- Travel expenses (economy class) linked to the project
- Living expenses for consultation of IOC Historical Archives and OSC collections
- Translation of essential research materials
- Web hosting and content development
- Software costs not provided by applicant's university
- Data collection costs (workshops, focus groups)
- Knowledge mobilisation expenses (publication fees, conference participation, up to USD 1,500)
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a current postgraduate student enrolled in a PhD degree programme in humanities and/or social sciences with Olympism, Olympic Movement, or Olympic Games as at least one research focus
- 2 OR be an academic staff member or postdoctoral fellow who completed a doctorate or equivalent highest degree (including masters, depending on field) in or after 2024
- 3 Must be capable of submitting applications in French or English