A seminar entitled “Fulbright Visiting Scholars Program for 2023” was conducted by the representative of the Amideast Organisation at the University of Zakho in the presence of a number of the university teaching staff on October 27, 2022.
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Noteworthy, the program details, eligibility criteria, selection, and application process were explained during the seminar. The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program is a ten-week, non-degree professional and faculty development program that sends fifteen junior Iraqi scholars to the United States for faculty development, mentoring, and cultural exchange activities.
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At the end of the seminar, a certificate of appreciation was presented to the representative of the Amideast Organisation for their efforts and continuous support.
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Eligible Applicants must:
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Be Iraqi citizens and residents of Iraq now and throughout the application process.
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Possess high proficiency in written and oral English (recommended minimum TOEFL score of 500).
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Be full-time Iraqi university faculty members who possess, at a minimum, a master's degree and at least three years of university-level teaching experience or a Ph.D. and no more than eight years of teaching experience.
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Be committed to classroom teaching and desire to strengthen teaching and leadership skills.
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Not have applied or been planning to apply for a U.S. green card or asylum status.
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Not be dual citizens of the U.S. and Iraq.
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Be able to travel to and remain in the U.S. during the dedicated grant period of June through September 2023.
