Overview
The American Institute for Yemeni Studies annually holds two competitions for fellowship programs supporting in-country residence and research in Yemen, one for U.S. citizens and one for citizens of the Republic of Yemen, funded by grants from the State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The next deadline for both competitions is November 15.
Support for this program comes from a grant from the State Department's Bureau for Educational and Cultural Affairs (State/ECA) through the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC).
Eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens who are enrolled as full-time graduate students in recognized degree programs or who are post-graduate professionals. Awards are made on the basis of merit as determined by a review committee of scholars from among AIYS' members and member universities. All funds currently available or pending come from US government sources and may be awarded only to US citizens. These fellowships are fully taxable after legitimate deductions for professional expenses.
1. General Fellowship Program
Proposals are invited from graduate and post-graduate scholars for feasibility studies or research projects. Collaborative or group projects are eligible for funding. It is permissible to combine Arabic language study with a research or feasibility project.
There is no restriction as to field or discipline. Project funds may at present be used either for research in Yemen or for research on Yemen elsewhere. Projects are not normally funded above $10,000. Applicants may need to secure additional funding for other expenses or for extended research periods, but in the case of multiple awards AIYS reserves the right to modify or cancel its fellowship offer. A full statement of conditions governing fellowships may be obtained from the AIYS office. Researchers whose projects will take them to more than one country are advised to consider applying to CAORC's Multi-Country Fellowship Program as well as to AIYS.
US post-doctoral scholars who plan to spend a sabbatical or post-doctoral time for individual or collaborative research or participation in ongoing AIYS-affiliated projects in Yemen are encouraged to apply to AIYS to become a "Scholar-in-Residence."
2. Intensive Arabic Language Study
AIYS offers students and scholars the opportunity to obtain intensive Arabic language training in Yemen through AIYS' ECA-funded individual fellowship program. AIYS Arabic language funds may only be used for study in Yemen; please note that at present these fellowships are subject to a ban on using fellowship funds to travel to Yemen.
AIYS ECA-funded individual Arabic language fellowships provide funds for a 10-week program at any of the three accredited language centers in Sana'a: the Yemen Language Center (YLC), the Center for Arabic Language and Eastern Studies (CALES), or the Sana'a Institute for Arabic Language (SIAL). Fellows, who must reside at the AIYS hostel in Sana'a, may select a time of year for their fellowship tenure that is convenient for their own program, and choose which institute to attend in consultation with the AIYS Resident Director in Sana'a, basing their choice on their career and educational needs. Applicants for these fellowships, for which all local arrangements are made through AIYS' Sana'a office, are encouraged to relate their intended use of fellowship funds to their present interests and future career or research plans.
How to Apply for an AIYS Fellowship:There is a $25 processing fee for applications to the U.S. fellowship program; the fee is waived for applicants who are individual AIYS members.
All applicants must submit the original plus five copies (i.e., a total of 6) of each of the following:
--a completed application form (available from AIYS Administrative Office and also on this site); --a curriculum vitae; --an application narrative consisting of:(a) for applicants for Arabic language training grants: a short statement explaining their interest in Yemen and their background in Arabic language;(b) for all other applicants: a project description (maximum suggested length 4-6 double-spaced pages), plus a proposed budget and schedule.
Required supporting documentation (to be sent directly to AIYS postmarked by the application deadline; single copies are acceptable):
--all applicants should provide three (3) letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the AIYS office by the application deadline. These letters should preferably be on institutional stationary.--pre-doctoral applicants must have both undergraduate and graduate transcripts sent; recent Ph.D. recipients are encouraged to provide a graduate transcript.
Deadline for ApplicationsThe deadline for receipt of U.S. applications each year is November 15. This is a postmark deadline, but to be certain of consideration applications must be should be sent in such a manner that their delivery can reasonably be expected within one week of the deadline. This includes letters of reference and transcripts sent directly to AIYS by third parties. For further information and contact the AIYS office.
Contact
American Institute for Yemeni Studies
Phone: 1-6108965412
Email: aiys@aiys.org
http://www.aiys.org/fellowships.html#uss
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship
The American Institute for Yemeni Studies annually holds two competitions for fellowship programs supporting in-country residence and research in Yemen, one for U.S. citizens and one for citizens of the Republic of Yemen, funded by grants from the State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The next deadline for both competitions is November 15.
Support for this program comes from a grant from the State Department's Bureau for Educational and Cultural Affairs (State/ECA) through the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC).
Eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens who are enrolled as full-time graduate students in recognized degree programs or who are post-graduate professionals. Awards are made on the basis of merit as determined by a review committee of scholars from among AIYS' members and member universities. All funds currently available or pending come from US government sources and may be awarded only to US citizens. These fellowships are fully taxable after legitimate deductions for professional expenses.
1. General Fellowship Program
Proposals are invited from graduate and post-graduate scholars for feasibility studies or research projects. Collaborative or group projects are eligible for funding. It is permissible to combine Arabic language study with a research or feasibility project.
There is no restriction as to field or discipline. Project funds may at present be used either for research in Yemen or for research on Yemen elsewhere. Projects are not normally funded above $10,000. Applicants may need to secure additional funding for other expenses or for extended research periods, but in the case of multiple awards AIYS reserves the right to modify or cancel its fellowship offer. A full statement of conditions governing fellowships may be obtained from the AIYS office. Researchers whose projects will take them to more than one country are advised to consider applying to CAORC's Multi-Country Fellowship Program as well as to AIYS.
US post-doctoral scholars who plan to spend a sabbatical or post-doctoral time for individual or collaborative research or participation in ongoing AIYS-affiliated projects in Yemen are encouraged to apply to AIYS to become a "Scholar-in-Residence."
2. Intensive Arabic Language Study
AIYS offers students and scholars the opportunity to obtain intensive Arabic language training in Yemen through AIYS' ECA-funded individual fellowship program. AIYS Arabic language funds may only be used for study in Yemen; please note that at present these fellowships are subject to a ban on using fellowship funds to travel to Yemen.
AIYS ECA-funded individual Arabic language fellowships provide funds for a 10-week program at any of the three accredited language centers in Sana'a: the Yemen Language Center (YLC), the Center for Arabic Language and Eastern Studies (CALES), or the Sana'a Institute for Arabic Language (SIAL). Fellows, who must reside at the AIYS hostel in Sana'a, may select a time of year for their fellowship tenure that is convenient for their own program, and choose which institute to attend in consultation with the AIYS Resident Director in Sana'a, basing their choice on their career and educational needs. Applicants for these fellowships, for which all local arrangements are made through AIYS' Sana'a office, are encouraged to relate their intended use of fellowship funds to their present interests and future career or research plans.
How to Apply for an AIYS Fellowship:There is a $25 processing fee for applications to the U.S. fellowship program; the fee is waived for applicants who are individual AIYS members.
All applicants must submit the original plus five copies (i.e., a total of 6) of each of the following:
--a completed application form (available from AIYS Administrative Office and also on this site); --a curriculum vitae; --an application narrative consisting of:(a) for applicants for Arabic language training grants: a short statement explaining their interest in Yemen and their background in Arabic language;(b) for all other applicants: a project description (maximum suggested length 4-6 double-spaced pages), plus a proposed budget and schedule.
Required supporting documentation (to be sent directly to AIYS postmarked by the application deadline; single copies are acceptable):
--all applicants should provide three (3) letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the AIYS office by the application deadline. These letters should preferably be on institutional stationary.--pre-doctoral applicants must have both undergraduate and graduate transcripts sent; recent Ph.D. recipients are encouraged to provide a graduate transcript.
Deadline for ApplicationsThe deadline for receipt of U.S. applications each year is November 15. This is a postmark deadline, but to be certain of consideration applications must be should be sent in such a manner that their delivery can reasonably be expected within one week of the deadline. This includes letters of reference and transcripts sent directly to AIYS by third parties. For further information and contact the AIYS office.
Contact
American Institute for Yemeni Studies
Phone: 1-6108965412
Email: aiys@aiys.org
http://www.aiys.org/fellowships.html#uss
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship
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