AMIDEAST is currently accepting applications on behalf of the Iraqi Women Fellowship Foundation (IWFF) for the second year of the Iraqi Women in Engineering and Applied Sciences (IWASE) program, a one- year fellowship at a U.S. University which includes two months of pre-academic English language training.  This program is funded through multiple sources and administered by AMIDEAST. 

This solicitation has no deadline.  For the best chance, apply as soon as possible.  As each IWASE opportunity arises, applications already received will be reviewed.   

IWASE FINALISTS MUST HAVE AN IRAQI G PASSPORT IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE.  IF YOU DO NOT, PLEASE APPLY FOR ONE IMMEDIATELY.

As an IWASE participant, you will have the opportunity to:

• Attend a prestigious US university as a faculty-in-residence to upgrade your knowledge and teaching skills in engineering and applied sciences to contribute to your home university on return

• Improve your English

• Interact with U.S. university professors and other education professionals

• Experience U.S. culture and society

IWASE Fellowships cover all major expenses, including airfare, housing and maintenance allowances, and health insurance.  Program costs will be covered by the institution you are attending.

Applicants to the IWASE program must meet the following criteria:

• Currently a qualified university faculty member in engineering and applied sciences, with university references
• Meet minimum English proficiency requirement (500 TOEFL or equivalent ITP)
• Be nationals of Iraq currently living in Iraq  
• Hold a Bachelors degree or higher
• Be available to travel to the U.S. for one year beginning in June 2010

Fellowship recipients will be selected on the basis of their applications and interviews with a selection panel.

Submit your application via hard copy to one of the locations below or by email (with scanned attachments) to iraq@amideast.org:

Erbil: AMIDEAST Office, Ainkawa, near Restaurant Italiano, phone 225 0054
Baghdad: AMIDEAST Drop Box at the Babel Hotel