Institute of Current World Affairs

Applications and Deadlines

 

Those interested in applying for an Institute of Current World Affairs fellowship should write an initial letter* of interest to Executive Director Steven Butler, explaining the personal background and professional experience that would qualify them for the fellowship they have in mind. They should describe the activities they would like to carry out during two years overseas and enclose a resume or curriculum vitae. Select candidates will be invited to submit a more detailed application.

*(Initial letters should be sent by e-mail, although we accept fax or regular mail)


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FELLOWSHIP SELECTION  JUNE 2010 – Letters of Interest: CLOSED.
A Fellow will be selected in June.

FELLOWSHIP SELECTION DECEMBER  2010 – OPEN

The Institute of Current World Affairs will appoint one Fellow in December 2010.

To be considered, initial letters should be sent to the Institute before August 1, 2010. Candidates selected for the next phase should submit their full applications on or before September 1, 2010.

Please send letters of interest and other inquiries to:

Note: Due to the high volume, we are unable to respond to all inquiries.

 

Fellowship Opportunities

Financial Support

Eligibility

From the Archive


George Serunjogi testifying before the Uganda Parliament, 2002


“His appearance foreshadowed the gothic turn the story would take next. A few months after his wife left him, he explained, a man had come to his house and splashed acid on his face, leaving him with grotesque burns. He couldn’t identify his attacker – but he pointedly mentioned that neither his wife, nor the Big Man, whom he refused to refer to by name, had bothered to visit him in the hospital.” [read newsletter]


— Andrew Rice

Uganda

ICWA Fellow (2002-2004)