Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program for Iraq in USA, 2014

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U.S. Embassy Baghdad offers Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program for Iraq. Scholarships are provided in the field of American Literature, Engineering, Science and Technology and TEFL/Applied Linguistics at U.S. host institutions. The intent of the ten-week program is to equip scholars with the knowledge and tools needed to build the capacity of universities in Iraq and to advance the education of future generations of Iraqis. Approximately eight scholars will be placed in disciplined-based cohorts at each of the four selected U.S. host institutions. The application deadline is December 4, 2013.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the field of American Literature, Engineering, Science and Technology and TEFL/Applied Linguistics at U.S. host institutions.
Course Level: The intent of the ten-week program is to equip junior scholars with the knowledge and tools needed to build the capacity of universities in Iraq and to advance the education of future generations of Iraqis.
Scholarship Provider: U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq and supported by U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), this program is administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES), a division of the Institute of International Education (IIE).
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility: -The scholars will be nominated through an open, merit-based competition run by the Public Affairs Section of U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. Final selection of the scholars will be made in January 2014.
-The junior faculty will be, at a minimum, full-time instructors or lecturers with M.A./M.S. degrees.  Some may have Ph.D. degrees. All scholars will also have several years of university-level teaching experience in one of the four academic disciplines. They will be highly motivated to engage with colleagues and others within their communities and campuses in the United States. Every effort will be made to select candidates representing a broad range of universities and regions throughout Iraq. Each participant will have taken the Institutional TOEFL or TOEFL exam during the selection process. A minimum TOEFL score of 550 is recommended for participation in the program.
-Selected visiting scholar participants will meet the following criteria: A permanent or tenured position with an institution of higher education in Iraq.
-A commitment to advancing their own academic/professional development and to contributing to the development of Iraqi educational institutions.
-Specific plans to undertake a project or activity that will provide opportunity to share knowledge and tools obtained during the program with colleagues and others in Iraqi higher educational institutions. Specific activities may include the development of curriculum, the creation of teaching materials, the promotion of collaboration within and among institutions, co-authoring a publication, or the establishment of substantive and workable relationships with U.S. institutions.
-The ability to communicate fluently in English, both orally and in writing.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Iraq can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program for Iraq is designed to bring junior Iraqi scholars to U.S. host institutions for faculty development, mentoring, and cultural exchange activities.  The intent of the ten-week program is to equip scholars with the knowledge and tools needed to build the capacity of universities in Iraq and to advance the education of future generations of Iraqis. In addition, it lays the foundation for Iraqi scholars and their U.S. hosts to develop long-term institutional relationships and to identify areas of cooperation that can be sustained beyond the grant period. Participating institutions will enjoy a unique opportunity to establish lasting relationships with faculty members at universities in Iraq and to build upon current efforts to internationalize their campuses and surrounding communities. Funded by the U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq and supported by U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), this program is administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES), a division of the Institute of International Education (IIE).

Number of award(s): Approximately eight scholars will be placed in disciplined-based cohorts at each of the four selected U.S. host institutions.

Duration of award(s): Scholarships are offered for ten-weeks from June 29, 2014 through September 6, 2014.

What does it cover?  Host Institution-Administrative Costs: Universities will receive $8,500 per participating scholar prior to the start of the program to help cover administrative costs (funds may not be used for the purchase of equipment).
-Program Costs: Host institutions will be reimbursed up to $4,500 per scholar for housing.
Scholars-Scholars will receive stipend payments directly from CIES at the start of the program.
-All scholars will be provided with U.S. Department of State accident and sickness coverage for the duration of the grant period, as is required for J visa recipients.
-Scholars will be issued round-trip international airfare between Iraq and the host institution through the CIES-designated travel agency as part of Fulbright scholar grant benefits.

Selection Criteria: Selected visiting scholar participants will meet the following criteria:
-A permanent or tenured position with an institution of higher education in Iraq.
-A commitment to advancing their own academic/professional development and to contributing to the development of Iraqi educational institutions.
-Specific plans to undertake a project or activity that will provide opportunity to share knowledge and tools obtained during the program with colleagues and others in Iraqi higher educational institutions. Specific activities may include the development of curriculum, the creation of teaching materials, the promotion of collaboration within and among institutions, co-authoring a publication, or the establishment of substantive and workable relationships with U.S. institutions.
-The ability to communicate fluently in English, both orally and in writing.

Notification: Final selection of the scholars will be made in January 2014.

How to Apply: Complete proposals must be received by CIES by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, Wednesday, December 4, 2013 in electronic format (Adobe PDF). Send electronic submissions to: jenrich-at-iie.org. CIES will acknowledge receipt of all submitted proposals and request clarification if necessary.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is December 4, 2013.

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Scholarship Tags: 2014, FULBRIGHT, Iraq, Scholar, USA

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