Middle East Professional Learning Initiative Fellowship WHO ARE WE? The Middle East Professional Learning Initiative (MEPLI) is an initiative with Professional Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE). Professional Education serves 15,000 educators in 140 countries annually with transformative professional learning experiences. MEPLI supports teacher educators and system level leaders in developing practices, programs, and structures to help improve student opportunities for learning and achieving productive sustainable lives.
WHAT IS THE MEPLI FELLOWSHIP? MEPLI aims to support and develop teacher educators’ capacity in the region. The Fellowship is job-embedded and lasts for one year, providing scholarships for Professional Education courses and support for incorporating learning into existing work. Fellows receive a certificate from Professional Education upon successful completion of the program. Please note that the MEPLI 2021Fellowship coursework will be virtual.
WHO SHOULD APPLY? Teacher educators in Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine with a commitment to education development in the region, and experience in teacher training and development in the context of schools, higher education, government programs, or NGOs are encouraged to apply.
WHY APPLY? As a Fellow, you will: • Join a cohort of 20+ peers, share your expertise and benefit from the expertise of your cohort • Participate in online programs at the Harvard Graduate School of Education • Strengthen your leadership within your professional networks and facilitate connections for further collective improvement • Participate in local and/or virtual professional convenings with your cohort and other change agents • Receive support and coaching for incorporating what you learn into your work
APPLICATION GUIDELINES We are now accepting applications for the MEPLI Fellowship for the year 2021. If you are interested in applying, or have any questions, please send an email to mepli@gse.harvard.edu. For more information regarding the application process, please visit www.gse.harvard.edu/ ppe/mepli.