* The Arab Fund Fellowships Program has been launched in December, 1997.

   The purpose of the program is to provide Arab Ph.D. holders who have excellent academic track record

   with opportunities to conduct research and/or lecture in the best universities of the world.

   The program is also expected to build bridges between Arab and foreign universities, which will lead to mutual benefits.

* Grants are made to Arab nationals for university teaching and/or  advanced and innovative research.

* Fellowships are open to Arab nationals who are currently working in a university

   in a member country of the Arab Fund.

   ^{Nature of Grants}   

 

The Arab Fund’s Distinguished Scholar Awards provide fixed maintenance allowances based

on the cost of living in the host country, return tickets for the beneficiaries and their families and limited accident and sickness insurance.

The Grant is awarded for a period of 4 to 12 months.

The Grant may be revoked, terminated, or suspended. Grounds for revocation or termination include,

but are not limited to:

(1) violation of any law of the host country;

(2) any act likely to give offense to the host country;

(3) failure to observe satisfactory academic or professional standards;

(4) physical or mental incapacitation;

(5) engaging in any unauthorized income producing activities;

(6) failure to comply with the grant’s terms and conditions;

(7) material misrepresentation made by any beneficiary in the application form or grant documents.

The Grant may be suspended if:

(1) the beneficiary ceases to carry out the project or academic program during the grant period;

(2) the beneficiary leaves the host country without authorization of the Arab Fund;

(3) conditions in the host country require the departure of the beneficiary for reasons of personal safety or security.

   ^{Eligibility Requirements}   

Eligibility Requirements:

    ·  Citizenship of an Arab Country.

    ·  Currently working in a university in a member country of the Arab Fund.

    ·  Doctorate Degree.

    ·  Distinguished academic career, with a record of publications in international academic journals.

    ·  University teaching experience.

    ·  Proficiency in the language appropriate to the proposed lecturing or research project to be carried

    in a host country.

    ·  Detailed statement of proposed activity for research and/or lecturing at the host institution.

    ·  Three reference reports.

    ·  An official letter of invitation from or statement of acceptance by a distinguished educational or research institution.

     The letter should include the name of a contact person responsible for providing the support, his /her mailing address,

      telephone and fax numbers (country and city codes), and electronic mail address.

    ·  Candidates who are successful in the first screening will be asked to deliver letters of release from their respective

     universities and copies of their publications.

 

Summary and Checklist All Documents should be translated into English. (please type or print legibly) A complete application includes:  The application form.  Detailed statement of proposed activity.  Three references.  Detailed curriculum vitae.  Letter of invitation from a distinguished university.

 

   ^{Application Procedure}   

    ·  All applications must be submitted with the required documentation forms. Forms are presently available

    at your university and at the website of the Arab Fund at www.arabfund.org.

    ·  Applications can be submitted throughout the year.

    ·  The application should indicate the preferred date of commencement of the fellowship,

    and its duration which should not be less than four months nor exceed twelve months.

    ·  Applications must be received at least one year prior to the date of commencement of the fellowship.

    ·  Applications and correspondence are to be sent to:

The Arab Fund Fellowships Program,

The Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development,

P. O. Box: 21923 SAFAT 13080 Kuwait,

The State of Kuwait;

e-mail: zamalat@arabfund.org.

   ^{General Information}   

 

*Documents cannot be returned. You should therefore send copies of all supporting documentation

and not the originals. Do not send material not requested.

 

*Applications can be held over to the following year. If you wish to re-apply, you may indicate your

  wish to do so in an official correspondence to the Head of the Technical Unit,

  The Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development.

 

*The decisions of the committees are final and confidential.

 

*Applications should be submitted in English.

 

*Applicants may apply by mail, fax, or email.

 

*You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application.

  There will be no other communication from the Fund until after the selection has taken place.

 

*Do not send more than one proposal.

 

*While preparing your proposal please pay attention to the fact that what you propose is possible

 to achieve during the fellowship period. The Program is looking to support well-focused,

 clearly thought out and targeted proposals that can be accomplished in the specified fellowship period,

 and have strong practical implications on the beneficiaries’ home institutions and Arab countries.

 

*Our program office may not be able to answer your queries pertaining to receipt of reference letters

  due to the large volume of mail that is processed during the fellowship cycle.

 

*Candidates who are successful in the first screening will be asked to deliver letters of release from their

   respective universities and copies of their publications.

 

*If you are awarded the Fellowship, you are expected to submit:

1. proof of your nationality;

2. proof of your date of birth;

3. certified copy of the Ph.D degree;

4. health certificate.

5. Letter of release from the president of your university

6. Selected Publications