International Research and Exchange Board (IREX) - US Embassy Policy Specialist Program

Deadline 03/02/2010

Description

Launched in 2005, the US Embassy Policy Specialist program (EPS) gives US scholars the opportunity to serve as researchers-in-residence at US Embassies and Consulates in the countries of Eurasia. IREX works with US Government representatives in country to recruit scholars that meet the specific needs of the host Embassy, with the goal of improving government access to knowledge and expertise in the region.

Each EPS fellowship lasts one to two months and is determined in consultation with the host embassy or consulate. As part of the EPS fellowship, participants are provided with visa assistance, international roundtrip transportation, housing in the country of service, a monthly allowance for living expenses, and emergency evacuation insurance. EPS fellows work closely with embassy or consulate staff and receive support from field offices in the region.

STG applicants must have a graduate degree (PhD, MA, MD, MBA, MFA, MPA, MPH, MLIS, MS, JD) at the time of application and be US citizens or permanent residents.

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