Inter-American Foundation Journal
Volume
31 of Grassroots Development, the journal of the Inter-American
Foundation, included an article on the history of the IAF’s Fellowship
Programs. Volume 32 of Grassroots Development includes articles by
two former Fellows.
Read the article on the fellowship programs (262
KB, PDF)
Volume 31 - Fall 2010 (4.3 MB, PDF)
Volume 32 - Fall 2011 (5.2 MB, PDF)
Who is eligible?
Ph.D.
candidates who are currently enrolled at a U.S. university and are citizens of
the United States or of an independent country in Latin America or the
Caribbean, except Cuba, may apply. Before beginning research funded under the
IAF Fellowship, students must have advanced to candidacy for a Ph.D. in the
social sciences, physical sciences, technical fields or other disciplines as
related to grassroots development issues in Latin America or the Caribbean
Where are programs administered?
Fellowships
provide support for field research in independent countries in Latin America or
the Caribbean, except for Cuba. Proposals for field research in Puerto Rico or
the Dutch, French and British territories are not accepted.
What is the Inter-American Foundation?
The
Inter-American Foundation (IAF) was created in 1969 by the United States
Congress to fund the self-help initiatives of the organized poor in Latin
America and the Caribbean and the groups that directly support them. The IAF
disseminates research findings of its Fellows to a broad audience concerned
with development. The IIE has partnered with the IAF to administer its
Grassroots Development Fellowship Program.
What is included?
Fellowship
awards include a research allowance of up to $3,000; a $1,500 monthly stipend
for a period from between four to 12 months, international round trip
transportation to the research site, health insurance and attendance at a
mandatory mid-year conference.
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