Eligible women faculty and graduate candidates in engineering and applied sciences are welcomed to apply from all over Iraq. The IWFF program provides fellowships of up to one year at prestigious universities as post-doctoral or visiting scholars, focused on upgrading knowledge to international standards, along with teaching and research skills. The program includes up to two months English language training, and offers US company internships, depending on the field of interest. The program is funded though multiple sources and administered in Iraq by AMIDEAST. Fellowship recipients will be selected on the basis of their applications and interviews with a selection panel.
Application for this program can be downloaded in Word format from AMIDEAST website (www.amideast.org) by the following steps: click AMIDEAST Offices, Iraq and then, Programs and Services.
Requirements for Faculty and Graduates
- Currently a qualified university faculty or teaching staff member in engineering and applied sciences, with university references
- Meet minimum English proficiency requirement (550 TOEFL or equivalent ITP), tests to be offered to applicants who meet initial screening requirements
- Be nationals of Iraq currently living in Iraq
- Hold a Master’s degree or higher
- Be available to travel to the U.S. for up to one year beginning in July
- Requirements for Graduateapplicants:
- Completed 12 years of schooling, with graduate degree in particular field of interest. Provide official transcripts for all secondary schools, and universities attended
- Personal Essay
- Two letters of recommendations
- Official SAT or ACT results, tests to be offered to applicants who meet initial screening requirements
- Official TOEFL or IELTS results, tests to be offered to applicants who meet initial screening requirements
- Be nationals of Iraq currently living in Iraq
IWFF/AMIDEAST TIMELINE -
I. Faculty Fellowships TIMELINE
October/Nov. Advertise/Recruit
December – Application Deadline
January – Selection Interviews
February – Visa Interviews
March/April – Coordinate with US universities and companies arrange English Language program and logistics
May/June –Recommendations and Final Selection made by US universities and companies, get Visas
June/July – Orientation/travel
II. GraduateFellowships TIMELINE
September – Students apply for admission, recruitment and interviews in Iraq
October – TOEFL (English Language) and SAT testing
December – Explore specific academic interests with US universities and companies
March – Ensure that application for admission is complete: application, transcript, SATI and TOEFL results, essay, passport copy, letters of recommendation, application fee
May – Recommendations and Final selection made by US universities and companies
Please see AMIDEAST website, www.amideast.org/offices/iraq/programs_services/default.htmfor more details and contactiraq@amideast.orgwith any questions.
Resources
Partners
AMIDEAST (America-MidEast Educational and Training Services, Inc)
University of California, Berkeley College of Engineering
- Berkeley Wireless Research Center
University of California, San Diego, Jacobs School of Engineering
CALTECH, California Institute of Technology
Foundation for Post Conflict Development
Smith College, Computer Sciences Program
Standford University
- Stanford Faculty Development Center for Medical Teachers- School of Medical Education
- Stanford University, Energy and Environment Center
- Quantum Information Science Group