Institute of Current World Affairs is offering two
year fellowship program to nurture deep expertise in foreign countries and
cultures by supporting a fellow who carries out a program of self-designed, independent
study abroad for a minimum of two years. International fellows can apply for
this fellowship but candidates must show strong and credible ties to US
society. The Institute provides fellows with sufficient funding to allow
them and their families to live in good health and reasonable comfort and to
fulfill the purposes of the fellowship.
year fellowship program to nurture deep expertise in foreign countries and
cultures by supporting a fellow who carries out a program of self-designed, independent
study abroad for a minimum of two years. International fellows can apply for
this fellowship but candidates must show strong and credible ties to US
society. The Institute provides fellows with sufficient funding to allow
them and their families to live in good health and reasonable comfort and to
fulfill the purposes of the fellowship.
Study Subject (s):
Applicants must present a strong rationale for the topic of their proposed
fellowship. Areas of particular interest to the Institute include the Arab
Middle East, Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia, but candidates may seek
fellowships in any country.
Course Level: ICWA offers two year fellowship programme.
Scholarship Provider: Institute of Current World Affairs
Scholarship can be taken at: Abroad
Applicants must present a strong rationale for the topic of their proposed
fellowship. Areas of particular interest to the Institute include the Arab
Middle East, Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia, but candidates may seek
fellowships in any country.
Course Level: ICWA offers two year fellowship programme.
Scholarship Provider: Institute of Current World Affairs
Scholarship can be taken at: Abroad
Eligibility: -It
is expected from candidates to have the necessary language skills to allow for
them to carry out their proposed project.
-Candidates proposing to go to China, Russia, Indonesia, India, or Brazil, for
example, should have proficiency in Chinese, Russian, Bahasa, Hindi (or another
relevant language) or Portuguese.
-It is too costly and time consuming to start from scratch, so we expect enough
language proficiency so that candidates are able to function in the local
language within a few months of arriving in the country. -Exceptions have been
made for unusual languages or situations, but these are rare.
-Candidates must be under 36 years of age at the time of the due date for the
initial letter of interest. U.S. citizenship is not a requirement, but
candidates must show strong and credible ties to U.S. society.
-A proposed fellowship must hold the promise of enriching public life in the
United States by enhancing the understanding of foreign countries, cultures,
and trends.
-Public service in the United States is our ultimate purpose, out of a belief
that the United States needs the knowledge and wisdom that our Fellows acquire.
-While we expect candidates to design projects of topical interest, the
fellowships are not aimed at covering news events.
-We do not send fellows into war zones, or places where security concerns
prevent fellows from interacting with the local populace.
-Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to propose
fellowships in areas that interest them.
-They must present a strong rationale for the topic of their proposed
fellowship.
-Areas of particular interest to the Institute include the Arab Middle East,
Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia, but candidates may seek fellowships in
any country.
is expected from candidates to have the necessary language skills to allow for
them to carry out their proposed project.
-Candidates proposing to go to China, Russia, Indonesia, India, or Brazil, for
example, should have proficiency in Chinese, Russian, Bahasa, Hindi (or another
relevant language) or Portuguese.
-It is too costly and time consuming to start from scratch, so we expect enough
language proficiency so that candidates are able to function in the local
language within a few months of arriving in the country. -Exceptions have been
made for unusual languages or situations, but these are rare.
-Candidates must be under 36 years of age at the time of the due date for the
initial letter of interest. U.S. citizenship is not a requirement, but
candidates must show strong and credible ties to U.S. society.
-A proposed fellowship must hold the promise of enriching public life in the
United States by enhancing the understanding of foreign countries, cultures,
and trends.
-Public service in the United States is our ultimate purpose, out of a belief
that the United States needs the knowledge and wisdom that our Fellows acquire.
-While we expect candidates to design projects of topical interest, the
fellowships are not aimed at covering news events.
-We do not send fellows into war zones, or places where security concerns
prevent fellows from interacting with the local populace.
-Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to propose
fellowships in areas that interest them.
-They must present a strong rationale for the topic of their proposed
fellowship.
-Areas of particular interest to the Institute include the Arab Middle East,
Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia, but candidates may seek fellowships in
any country.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following
Countries: International fellows can apply this fellowship
as U.S. citizenship is not a requirement, but candidates must show strong and
credible ties to U.S. society.
Countries: International fellows can apply this fellowship
as U.S. citizenship is not a requirement, but candidates must show strong and
credible ties to U.S. society.
Scholarship Description: The ICWA fellowship program aims to nurture deep expertise in foreign
countries and cultures by supporting a Fellow who carries out a program of
self-designed, independent study abroad for a minimum of two years. We do not
support degree programs at universities. Candidates are encouraged to browse
the ICWA archives on this website to see the kind of projects that the
Institute had previously supported. The fellowships amount to a generous
investment in the future of the Fellow. A primary selection criterion is
whether a candidate is ready for the rapid personal growth that the fellowship
makes possible. We look for candidates who are sufficiently prepared to take
advantage of the opportunity we offer, but extensive professional experience in
the proposed area is not always an advantage. Fellowships are aimed at
developing knowledge and professional skills, not awarding research or
reporting opportunities to those who already have them.
countries and cultures by supporting a Fellow who carries out a program of
self-designed, independent study abroad for a minimum of two years. We do not
support degree programs at universities. Candidates are encouraged to browse
the ICWA archives on this website to see the kind of projects that the
Institute had previously supported. The fellowships amount to a generous
investment in the future of the Fellow. A primary selection criterion is
whether a candidate is ready for the rapid personal growth that the fellowship
makes possible. We look for candidates who are sufficiently prepared to take
advantage of the opportunity we offer, but extensive professional experience in
the proposed area is not always an advantage. Fellowships are aimed at
developing knowledge and professional skills, not awarding research or
reporting opportunities to those who already have them.
Duration of award (s): Duration of fellowship is about two years.
What does it cover? The Institute provides full financial support for its fellows and their
immediate families. “Full financial support” does not mean unlimited financial
support, and fellows are expected to live and spend modestly. The Institute
provides fellows with sufficient funding to allow them and their families to
live in good health and reasonable comfort and to fulfill the purposes of the
fellowship.
immediate families. “Full financial support” does not mean unlimited financial
support, and fellows are expected to live and spend modestly. The Institute
provides fellows with sufficient funding to allow them and their families to
live in good health and reasonable comfort and to fulfill the purposes of the
fellowship.
Selection Criteria: A primary selection criterion is whether a candidate is ready for the
rapid personal growth that the fellowship makes possible.
rapid personal growth that the fellowship makes possible.
How to Apply: The mode
of applying is electronically. Those interested in applying for an
Institute of Current World Affairs fellowship should send an
initial letter of interest and a resume to Executive
Director Steven Butler, briefly outlining the proposed project and explaining
the personal background and professional experience that would qualify them for
the fellowship they have in mind. They should describe the activities they
would like to carry out during two years overseas and enclose a resume or
curriculum vitae.
of applying is electronically. Those interested in applying for an
Institute of Current World Affairs fellowship should send an
initial letter of interest and a resume to Executive
Director Steven Butler, briefly outlining the proposed project and explaining
the personal background and professional experience that would qualify them for
the fellowship they have in mind. They should describe the activities they
would like to carry out during two years overseas and enclose a resume or
curriculum vitae.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is August 1, 2013 – For Initial letter
of interest and resume. These are preferred by email, however, fax and regular
mail are also accepted. September 1, 2013 – For candidates invited to submit
full applications.
of interest and resume. These are preferred by email, however, fax and regular
mail are also accepted. September 1, 2013 – For candidates invited to submit
full applications.
