They are looking for suitable applicants to fill the slots. Applicants must be graduating seniors or graduate students with a strong academic background who are interested in a nine-month grass root internship in the developing world, particularly Africa. Benefits include monthly stipends, living allowance, settling-in allowance, round trip ticket, health insurance and hospitalization coverage. This year, plans are to place 12 fellows in approximately 10 developing African countries. Approximately two weeks each will be spent in Ethiopia and Eritrea.
Grants cover round trip airfare and in-country expenses.
In addition to featuring African films, we have invited the filmmakers to introduce their films and participate in discussions about their work. We invite you to share in the celebration by attending the festival and meeting the filmmakers. All showings are free of charge and open to everyone. A reception for audience members and filmmakers is planned for Saturday afternoon. Doctoral Research Abroad fellowships on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education.