Recruitment Begins for International Fellowships for US Scholars and Professionals

IREX began its US Fellowships Program recruitment season at the American Political Science Association (APSA) conference in Washington, DC, over Labor Day weekend.

IREX sponsors a broad range of overseas grant opportunities for masters, predoctoral, and postdoctoral research as well as for senior scholars, professionals, and policymakers.

Since 1968, IREX has supported more than 6,000 fellows in their academic and professional careers. As a result, students, policymakers, journalists, and community leaders have been able to contribute to international research and community-based development.

IREX will be exhibiting at the following conferences to promote its 2005-2006 fellowship opportunities for US Scholars and Professionals:

September 29-October 2, 2005

Central Eurasian Studies Society (CESS)

Boston University, Boston, MA

November 3-6, 2005

American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies (AAASS)

Grand America Hotel, Salt Lake City, UT

November 19-22, 2005

Middle East Studies Association (MESA)

Wardman Park Marriott Hotel, Washington, DC

November 30-December 4, 2005

American Anthropological Association (AAA)

Wardman Marriott Hotel, Washington, DC

March 23-25, 2006

Association for the Study of Nationalities (ASN)

University of Columbia, New York, NY

March 22-25, 2006

International Studies Association (ISA)

Town & Country Resort, San Diego, CA

August 31-September 4, 2006

American Political Science Association (APSA)

Pennsylvania Convention Center -Philadelphia, PA

IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing leadership and innovative global programs to improve the quality of education, strengthen independent media, and foster pluralistic and sustainable community development.

For more information, download the “International Fellowships for US Scholars and Professionals” brochure.