International

International Letter Request Instructions

• Send requests to Stacey Gardiner, CMP at wendy.wam@comcast.net, and your invitation letter will be prepared and sent in pdf format to the e-mail address you provide.

• Invitation letters may also be faxed if desired. Please provide us with a fax number and indicate that you would like the letter faxed in addition to the email copy.

• Letters cannot be e-mailed or sent to the Embassy or U.S. Consulate. ASCE cannot intervene on behalf of the invitees with the Embassy or U.S. Consulate via fax, phone, surface mail, or e-mail.

• If you have any questions, please contact us at: wendy.wam@comcast.net.

• U.S. Department of State provides information on traveling to the United States regarding passports, international travel, etc. Their website is accessible via http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1262.html.

• ASCE recommends you apply for your Visa at least 90 days prior to your conference travel dates. ASCE cannot refund registration fees after the registration cutoff date due to an individuals inability to obtain a Visa. Please file your paperwork as far in advance as possible in order to be eligible for a refund prior to the registration cutoff date.

 

Visiting International Fellowship

The International Council of the EWRI invites applications for Visiting International Fellows from faculty, professionals, and student researchers from developing countries by September 17, 2009. The fellowships provide support to participate in the May 2010 World Environmental and Water Resources Congress in Providence, Rhode Island, and in several days of supplementary activities during their visit to the U.S. 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 U.S.- 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 U.S. 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.