Application materials are now available for the John J. and Nancy Lee
Roberts Fellowship Program. This program supports cutting-edge research
on a specific topic and region each year. A single grant will be awarded
each year for up to 12 months in length. Collaborative research programs
involving international colleagues are strongly encouraged.
This year applications will be accepted for research only on primary,
secondary, and higher education in the Middle East.
Application deadline: April 1, 2004
All applicants will be notified of their status in June 2004. The
fellowship may begin as early as July 2004.
Eligibility
The principal investigator must be a US citizen or permanent resident. A
PhD or equivalent terminal degree is required. Studies involving more
than one country and collaborative research programs involving
international colleagues are strongly encouraged.
Eligible Countries of Research Focus
Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia
Maximum Award: $30,000
Eligible Expenses
Travel and associated expenses; stipends; honoraria; materials; meeting
and conference expenses; and publication expenses. Limited equipment may
also be authorized if needed to conduct research.
For more information, including application materials available to
download, please visit the IREX website at
www.irex.org/programs/roberts.