AFRICAN 277 TA POSITION DETAILS Course: African 277: An Introductory Survey | Spring 2019 Course Description: This course is designed to be a multidisciplinary introduction to the cultures and history of Africa. Cross-listed with African Cultural Studies, Afro-American Studies, Anthropology, Geography, History, Political Science, and Sociology Instructor: Matt Brown, Department of African Cultural Studies Lecture schedule: …
Here’s a great opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students who would like to be part of this new MESP initiative. If you have pertinent knowledge of the Middle East and would be willing to work with MESP and IRIS Outreach in spreading a positive image about the Middle East in elementary, middle and high schools in Madison …
The Wisconsin School of Business announces a scholarship opportunity for undergraduates to attend the Middle East Institute annual conference, to be held on November 7-8, 2018, in Washington, D.C. The mission of the MEI is to provide nonpartisan, expert information and analysis on the Middle East. The MEI Annual Conference typically attracts an audience of …
The American Institute for Maghrib Studies (AIMS) calls for applications for its year-long mentoring program. This program responds to needs communicated through the AIMS Graduate Student Association (GSA). Noting that some graduate students often have little to no contact with regional specialists at their home institutions, the AIMS mentoring program seeks to provide greater opportunities …
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program (FUSP) is designed to give recent B.S./B.A. graduates, master’s and doctoral candidates, and young professionals and artists opportunities for personal development and international experience. Eligibility: You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for the FUSP. Enrolled UW–Madison students must apply through the IRIS Awards Office (328 Ingraham Hall) by …
Iowa State University’s PhD program in Rural, Agricultural, Technological and Environmental (RATE) History invites applications for a 6-year, fully-funded PhD fellowship in Indian Ocean World and Middle Eastern Environmental History. Iowa State University is a partner with McGill University’s Indian Ocean World Centre and an international team of nearly two dozen universities and centers across …
The Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Program provides opportunities to doctoral candidates to engage in full-time dissertation research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies. You must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the United States to apply. The deadline for students to submit their complete applications is 10:00 am, Thursday, June …
Women Historians of the Middle East (WHOME) announces its annual prize for the best article about Middle Eastern history written by a female-identifying graduate student (Masters or PhD). The award aims to bring attention to the innovative scholarship women are producing in the field. The article (not to exceed 8,000 words) can be published, under …
The Fulbright US Student Program (FUSP) competition for 2019-2020 awards will be opening on April 2. The IRIS Awards Office will offer a number of information sessions and open houses over the coming months. Complete information on the competition, campus resources & deadlines, and more is at http://go.wisc.edu/fusp. Information sessions for those interested in learning more about the Fulbright …
Rumi Forum, which was founded in 1999 with the mission to foster interfaith and intercultural dialogue, is considering applications for its internship program (dates are flexible and negotiable). Eligibility: All undergraduate and masters level students and J.D. and Ph.D. candidates as well as recent graduates are eligible to apply. Available Internship Positions: Research Internship Project Internship …