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F E L L O W S H I P S A N D
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1. Persian Language Study in Tehran
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The AIIrS
offers approximately ten two-month fellowships for advanced language study
in Tehran available for one of three sessions of language training at the
Dehkhoda Institute: Summer (session begins July 11), Fall (session begins
September 30) or Winter (session begins February 4). The fellowships will
be awarded to U.S. citizens who are enrolled in a Doctoral or Masters program in the
humanities or social sciences, have an approved research topic that requires
use of Persian, and have completed at least one full academic year of Persian
language study. The fellowships cover the cost of international air travel,
tuition, and board and lodging in Tehran.
Applications must include a curriculum vitae and be made in the form
of a letter, giving the following information: citizenship; research plans,
level of Persian attained and what degree of proficiency is required; academic
affiliation and status (stage of progress towards the doctorate); which of
the three sessions is preferred; names, addresses and e-mail addresses of
two referees (including the primary academic advisor). The two referees
should e-mail their letters of recommendation directly to AIIrS and include
mention of relevance of Persian to the dissertation; evaluation of the project
and how study in Iran will enhance dissertation work; student's level of maturity
and adaptability to conditions in Iran. The deadline for receiving applications
is January 10. The deadline for receiving letters of recommendation is January
15.
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aiis@nyc.rr.com, |
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or if email
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Dr.
Erica Ehrenberg |
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Executive Director |
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118 Riverside
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New York, NY
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2. Persian Language Study in Dushanbe |
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The
AIIrS offers a six-week summer program in intermediate and advanced
Persian and Tajiki Persian language in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The
fellowships will be awarded to U.S. citizens who are enrolled in
Masters and Doctoral programs or are recent graduates and have
completed at least one full academic year of Persian language
study. The fellowships cover the cost of international air
travel, tuition, and board and lodging in Dushanbe. |
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The
program is administered by the Council of American Overseas Research
Centers (CAORC) and applications must be made through the CAORC on-line
system: |
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http://www.clscholarship.org/home.php |
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3. Research Fellowship in Iranian
Studies |
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The American Institute of Iranian Studies offers a six-month research
fellowship in Tehran. In addition to pursing research, the
fellow oversees the affairs of the
AIIrS and its language fellows in Tehran. Applicants should
be U.S. citizens, have completed the Ph.D. and be proficient
in Persian.
Applications, which will be considered on a rolling basis, should
be made in the form of a letter with a detailed description
of research plans. Also included must be the names, addresses
and e-mail addresses of two referees, and a curriculum vitae.
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Applications should
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aiis@nyc.rr.com, |
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or if e-mail is unavailable, mailed
to: |
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Dr.
Erica Ehrenberg |
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Executive Director |
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118 Riverside
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New York, NY
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4. Short-term Senior Fellowships
in Iranian Studies |
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The American
Institute of Iranian Studies offers a limited number of short-term
senior fellowships for two-to-four week visits to Iran. The
purpose of these fellowships is to enable established scholars
with research interests in the field of Iranian Studies to
acquaint themselves with the range of academic activities
and resources in Iran today. It is the responsibility of the applicant to
receive permission to conduct the intended research from the pertinent
Iranian authorities prior to making the application. Applicants must be U.
S. citizens and preference will be given to tenured faculty
members and museum staff with some knowledge of Persian and
a record of research in the humanities or the social sciences
relating to Iran.
Applications, which will be considered on a rolling basis, should
be made in the form of a letter explaining how the opportunity
afforded by the fellowship would benefit the applicant's
work. Also included must be the names and addresses of the
relevant contacts in Iran who have provided permission to research; the
names and e-mail addresses of two referees and a curriculum
vitae. Please specify preferred dates of travel.
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Applications should
be e-mailed to: |
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aiis@nyc.rr.com, |
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or if e-mail is unavailable, mailed
to: |
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Dr.
Erica Ehrenberg |
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Executive Director |
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118 Riverside
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New York, NY
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5. Senior Fellowships for Iranian
Scholars |
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The American
Institute of Iranian Studies offers a limited numbers of short-term (two-to-three
week) and long term (three-month) senior fellowships for visits to the United
States. The purpose of these fellowships is to enable established scholars
with research interests in the field of Iranian Studies to acquaint themselves
with the range of academic activities and resources in the U.S. and work
collaboratively with U.S. scholars. Applicants must be Iranian citizens and
preference will be given to tenured faculty members and museum staff with
English fluency, a record of research in the humanities or the social sciences
relating to Iran, and publications in scholarly journals.
Applications, which will be considered on a rolling basis, should
be made in the form of a curriculum vitae and a letter explaining the applicant’s
project and how the opportunity of pursuing research in the United States
(citing names of specific libraries, archival collections and/or conferences
that will have a direct bearing on the research) would enhance the results.
The applicant should also include three letters of reference from colleagues
well-acquainted with the applicant’s work, including at least one reference
from the applicant’s home institution. Preference will be given to applicants
providing the names of relevant contacts in the U.S. who have extended an
invitation and permission to conduct research, and copies of such letters
of invitation/permission should be submitted along with the application.
Please specify preferred dates of travel.
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Applications should
be e-mailed to: |
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aiis@nyc.rr.com, |
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or if e-mail is unavailable, mailed
to: |
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Dr.
Erica Ehrenberg |
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Executive Director |
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118 Riverside
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New York, NY
10024 |
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