Applicants should have well-developed projects within the fields of politics, public policy, economics, science, healthcare, education, media or culture. The grant is specifically intended for professional enrichment and is NOT applicable to work related to academic degrees, programs or conferences. Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible.The next application deadline is February 4, 2005, with decisions announced in May for proposed research trips taking place between July 1, 2005, and June 30, 2006. > Download the Bicentennial Fund application formImage: www.imagebank.sweden.se © Alex Brandell / Malmö Turism