Open Society and Soros Foundation
Building a Global Alliance for Open Society
about usinitiativesgrants and scholarshipsresource centernewsroom
search the site
advanced search

The following OSI initiatives, listed alphabetically, support at least one program or organization active in education issues.

Education Support Program

The Education Support Program works to facilitate change in education and national policy development in Central and Eastern Europe, South East Europe, former Soviet Union and Mongolia. more

International Higher Education Support Program

The International Higher Education Support Program (HESP) promotes the advancement of higher education within the humanities and social sciences in Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Mongolia. more

International Policy Fellowships

The International Policy Fellowships Program identifies and supports research by open society leaders in countries throughout the Soros foundations network. more

Middle East & North Africa Initiative

OSI’s Middle East & North Africa Initiative (MENA) acts as the primary contact point and clearing house for OSI activity in the region. MENA operates primarily as a grantmaking program in partnership with several other OSI network programs on issues ranging from knowledge and information to women’s rights. more

Roma Initiatives

Roma Initiatives focus primarily on improving the social, political, and economic situation of Romani populations in Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans region. more

Scholarship Programs

Scholarship Programs mobilize students and scholars by providing support for fellowships, scholarships, and related activities that empower individuals throughout the world to improve the social, political, and intellectual environments of their home communities. more

Youth Initiatives

OSI's Youth Initiatives aim to develop the analytical, research, and self-expression skills that young people need to think critically about their world and to engage actively in U.S. society. more

publications & articles

Roma Inclusion: Lessons Learned from OSI's Roma Programming
June 2006
Summarizing the experience of OSI and its partners in working with the Roma, this report makes recommendations to help improve the effectiveness of efforts to promote the inclusion of Roma in society. more

Broadening the Agenda: The Status of Romani Women in Romania
March 2006
Combining first-hand accounts and fresh survey data, this report by OSI’s Roma Participation Program documents the discrimination and social exclusion faced by Romani women in Romania. more

more publications

news and announcements

Call for Applications: Central Asia Research and Training Initiative
July 17, 2006
The Central Asia Research and Training Initiative, which provides advanced training and networking opportunities for young academics in their home environment, seeks applicants for its Junior and Senior Fellowship programs. more

more news & announcements

About Us  |  Initiatives  |  Grants, Scholarships & Fellowships  |  Resource Center  |  Newsroom  |  Site Map  |  About this Site  |  Contact

©2006 Open Society Institute. All rights reserved.

400 West 59th Street  |  New York, NY 10019, U.S.A.  |  Tel 1-212-548-0600

OSI-New York and OSI-Budapest are separate organizations that operate independently yet cooperate informally with each other.
This website, a joint presentation, is intended to promote both organizations’ interests while maintaining their respective transparency.