Institutional Proposal Guidelines for Hosting a Scholar

The following items must be included in the Institutional Proposal :

• Completed and signed Institutional Proposal Cover Sheet that confirms arrangement
• Three-page Program Proposal

Program Proposal – address the following six areas:

• Describe the activities and instructional content proposed for the Iraqi Fulbright scholars at the host institution and any other venues (Refer also to the “Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program for Iraq” announcement.)

• List names and positions of host institution personnel designated to provide programmatic and logistical support to the scholars

• Discuss the suitability of your campus for hosting and programming Iraqi Fulbright scholars, e.g., relevant expertise in subject areas, prior experience hosting or collaborating with Middle Eastern scholars or institutions, etc.

• Discuss your institution’s plans for follow-on activities with the scholars (employing a social media site and network designed for the program and participants)

• Address the anticipated outcomes and benefits for the scholars and your institution

• Address how hosting Iraqi Fulbright scholars furthers your institutional objectives

Examples of Possible Scholar Activities Include:

• observing and participating in classroom instruction, service learning opportunities, undergraduate research mentoring
  
  
• participating in faculty development seminars in use of instructional software, teaching methodologies, and research approaches
  
  
• participating in seminars or colloquia
  
  
• meeting with the management/administration of the host institution and with professionals in the community
  
  
• consulting on curriculum development
  
  
• participating as a resource on Iraq and Iraqi higher education for faculty, administration and student groups, or in public or media presentations
  
  
• receiving training  in the use of relevant laboratory equipment or software applications where applicable and in the use of library resources, including on-line resources, and new media technology for teachers

Institutional Roles and Responsibilities:
Prior to the scholars’ arrival, host institutions should:

• communicate frequently with scholars about the proposed program activities, institutional and residential facilities, the local community and its facilities
  
  
• arrange suitable housing on or near campus in apartment-style accommodations 
  
  
• designate persons responsible for administrative and program details

During the period of the program:

• meet regularly with scholars to address any concerns and review progress, and inform CIES of any issues
  
  
• communicate regularly with CIES and inform CIES immediately of any concerns regarding the success of your program.  
  
  
• arrange for or suggest leisure and enrichment activities on campus or in the community and provide transportation and accompany as necessary

Upon the conclusion of the program::

• complete a final report and submit it to CIES within two months of the program’s end date
  
  
• after the scholars have returned to Iraq, remain in communication via a web-based social networking site created specifically for this program and its participants