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1. Persian Language Study in Tehran




        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.






Applications should be e-mailed to:

  

aiis@nyc.rr.com,

  

or if email is unavailable mailed to:

Dr. Erica Ehrenberg

Executive Director

118 Riverside Drive

New York, NY 10024

  


2. Persian Language Study in Dushanbe

       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.

       The program is administered by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) and applications must be made through the CAORC on-line system: 

       http://www.clscholarship.org/home.php




3. Research Fellowship in Iranian Studies




       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.



  

Applications should be e-mailed to:


  

aiis@nyc.rr.com,

  

or if e-mail is unavailable, mailed to:

Dr. Erica Ehrenberg

Executive Director

118 Riverside Dr.

New York, NY 10024

  


  

4. Short-term Senior Fellowships in Iranian Studies

  

       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.



  

Applications should be e-mailed to:

  


aiis@nyc.rr.com,

  

or if e-mail is unavailable, mailed to:

Dr. Erica Ehrenberg

Executive Director

118 Riverside Dr.

New York, NY 10024





5. Senior Fellowships for Iranian Scholars

  

       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.



  

Applications should be e-mailed to:

  


aiis@nyc.rr.com,

  

or if e-mail is unavailable, mailed to:

Dr. Erica Ehrenberg

Executive Director

118 Riverside Dr.

New York, NY 10024