Arab American Institute: 2014 Gabr Fellowship

Position Description

The Gabr Fellowship brings together young professionals from across the Arab world and the United States to meet with world-renowned public figures to explore transnational challenges faced by their societies and to gain an introduction to Middle East and American societies, traditions, politics, business, governance, art, law, media, customs and religions. The Gabr Fellows will develop collaborative action projects to address one or more of the issues discussed relating to art, science, media, law or entrepreneurship.

Roles and Responsibilities

The fellows will travel in Egypt May 10-24 and in the US June 7-21. Fellows will meet with renowned public figures to discuss challenges faced by their societies and the global community today. Leveraging their expertise and the depth of the exchange, Fellows will work together in teams of both American and Egyptian members on collaborative action projects. The action projects address common challenges facing Egyptian and American societies. The projects serve to broaden the impact of the Gabr Fellowship to the Fellows' peers, communities and societies with the goal of sustainable bridge building across both the east and west.

Eligibility Requirements

The Gabr Fellowship seeks emerging leaders and young professionals in the areas of art, science, media, law and both social and business entrepreneurship. Applicants should have big ideas and a strong interest in transnational dialogue. All applicants must be 24 to 35 years of age and must be citizens of the United States or an Arab country. American applicants without prior travel to the Middle East and Arab applicants without prior travel to the United States are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information visithttp://www.aaiusa.org/pages/gabr-fellowship

Applications are available online at http://eastwestdialogue.org/apply.

Deadline: March 31, 2014

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Listing Details

Organization Name

The Gabr Fellowship

www.aaiusa.org/pages/gabr-fellowship/

Organization Mandate

The Gabr Fellowship is an initiative of the Shafik Gabr Foundation designed to promote intercultural dialogue and collaboration between Egyptians and Americans. In an increasingly interconnected world, cross-cultural understanding and professional networks are essential for peace and progress. The Fellowship is sponsored by the Shafik Gabr Foundation and organized by the Arab American Institute.

Non-profit organization?

Yes

Faith-based?

Countries

Regions

North America, Middle East

Duration

2 weeks - 1 month

Age (min)

Age (max)

Price range

n/a

Price incluces

Accommodation, Airfare, Airport pick-up, Entrance Fees, Ground Transport, Meals, Orientation

Application process and requirements

Applications are available online at http://eastwestdialogue.org/apply.

Deadline: March 31, 2014

Funding information

All travel related expenses, including room and board, will be covered by the Fellowship program. Fellows will be accommodated at high quality hotels in Egypt and the US for the duration of the Fellowship. Fellows are only responsible for discretionary spending.

Student status required?

Yes

Qualifications required

Graduate Degree

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