Dear Previous VIF Fellows,

I hope that all of you are doing well. I am sending you this email to request your assistance to spread the word about the VIF program. The 2012 EWRI Visiting International Fellowship program is open for applications. We have enjoyed and appreciated your participation in contributing to its success and regard you as important resources to the VIF program. We encourage you to share your experiences with others that you believe may be interested in applying to the program and point them to the website where they can obtain additional, more detailed information including the application. The notice for the 2012 VIF program is provided below. Thanks for your support and we welcome any continuing feedback!

Derek Wride, P.E., BCEE

VIF Co-Chair

614-847-6834 (direct)

513-504-3277 (cell)

Visiting International Fellowship (VIF) Program of EWRI for 2012

The International Council of the Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI) invites applications for Visiting International Fellows from faculty, professionals, or student researchers from developing countries by Monday, September 26, 2011. The fellowships provide support to participate in the May 2012 World Environmental and Water Resources Congress in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and in several days of supplementary activities during their visit to the United States. The objectives of the fellowship are to increase the participation of water resources and environmental professionals from developing countries in EWRI conferences and to promote sustained professional and cultural exchange.

While attending the EWRI conference, each Fellow is expected to 1) give a presentation in a technical session on his/her research on a water/environmental resources issue in his/her country, and 2) participate with other international fellows in a panel discussion on international water/environmental resource issues as a representative of his/her country.

Each Fellow must be hosted by a United States- or Canada-based EWRI/ASCE member who will be responsible for submitting the application to the International Council. The host will assist in arranging 2-5 days of professional activities for the Fellow in the United States. Example activities include visiting with key agencies, consultants or researchers, working collaboratively on papers, proposals, or projects, and touring facilities or field sites relevant to the Fellow's area of interest.

Fellowships include a one-year membership in EWRI and/or the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and registration fees for the conference. The remainder of the fellowship can be used to partially cover conference travel expenses. The stipend will not cover travel expenses for the technical and cultural activities planned outside of the conference. Matching fund grants (from corporations, government agencies, schools or individuals) are encouraged, but not required.

For additional information and the application, please see http://www.cabnr.unr.edu/saito/infovif.htm.