international relations
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As part of its commitment to building the academic field of public diplomacy, CPD will award $2,500 to an emerging scholar engaged in cutting-edge research on public diplomacy.
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Science Diplomacy (SD) leverages scientific collaboration to enhance a nation's global influence and promote international cooperation.
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Heightened public diplomacy efforts from China, Türkiye, and Russia are significantly influencing regional dynamics in the Western Balkans, Europe's "powder keg."
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Accepting applications through November 26 from PD scholars and practitioners pursuing research questions at the cutting edge of public diplomacy.
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As part of its commitment to building the academic field of public diplomacy, CPD will award $2,500 to an emerging scholar engaged in cutting-edge research on public diplomacy.
![](https://uscpublicdiplomacy.org/sites/default/files/styles/275x168/public/uploads/Southeast%20Asia%20Fellowship%20Version%201.jpg?itok=CkgaxkAA)
Accepting applications for the inaugural cohort through February 15.
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The application deadline is October 10, 2022.
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Accepting applications through November 26 from PD scholars and practitioners pursuing research questions at the cutting edge of public diplomacy.