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Program

IAF Grassroots Development PhD Fellowship Program
Organization

Inter-American Foundation (IAF)
Opportunity Type

Fellowship
About the Program

The IAF Grassroots Development Fellowship provides support for Ph.D. candidates currently enrolled in a U.S. university to conduct dissertation research in Latin America and the Caribbean on topics related to grassroots development. U.S. citizens and citizens of independent Latin American and Caribbean countries (except Cuba) are eligible to apply. Fellowships last between 4 and 12 months and includes round-trip travel, research allowance, health insurance and a stipend of $1,500 per month for up to 12 months.
Program Location

Latin America and Caribbean (except Cuba)
Program Start

Depends on program
Application Deadline

January 29, 2019
Application Website

www.iie.org/Programs/IAF-Grassroots-Development-Fellowship-Program/Application

Program Benefits

Paid?
 Yes
Pay Rate
 $1,500
Payment Method
 Monthly Stipend
Additional Benefits
  • Round-trip economy-class transportation to the field research site from the Fellow’s primary residence. Fellows must comply with the Fly America Act.
  • A research allowance of up to $3,000, pro-rated monthly.
  • Accident and sickness insurance,and
  • Attendance at a required “mid-year" Grassroots Development Conference to discuss each Fellow’s progress with members of the IAF's academic review committee and meet with IAF and IIE staff.

Requirements

Description
  • Applicants must speak and read the language(s) appropriate to the research. An evaluation is required.
  • Each applicant must demonstrate a planned, substantive collaboration during the field research period, with a development or applied research institution in the Latin American or Caribbean country of the research. A letter confirming this affiliation is required.
Open to residents of:
 National - All 50 States
Open to students attending school in:
 National - All 50 States
Degree Programs
  • Doctorate Degree (Ph.D./M.D./D.D.S.)
Academic Requirements

The applicant must be a Ph.D. student, must be currently enrolled in a U.S. university, and must have completed all course requirements and qualifying or comprehensive examinations for the doctoral degree before initiating IAF-funded field research.
Enrollment Status
  • Full time
Citizenship
  • U.S. Citizens
Keywords
 IAF Grassroots Development PhD Fellowship Program
Contact

iaffellowships@iie.org
Organization Address

1400 K Street, NW; Tenth Floor
Washington, DC 20005
Organization Phone
 202.326.7796
Last Modified Date
 November 23, 2015