Closed Closed — the last call advertised in Tunisia (Spring 2026 programme) ran from 15 May to 23 June 2025, closing at 12 noon EST. Amideast Tunisia says applications for the current cycle are closed.
Professional Fellows Program (PFP) for the Middle East and North Africa — five and a half weeks in the United States
This cycle is closed. The requirements below are kept as they were published. The next round's dates are not published yet. No Spring 2027 call is posted; Amideast Tunisia asks applicants to watch for future announcements.
At a glance
Where
United States (last round: Washington, D.C., Detroit, Pittsburgh)
Duration
5.5 weeks + follow-on project at home
Funding
Fully funded
Deadline
Closed — no new call posted
Apply
Via Amideast Tunisia when a call opens
Who can apply
Criteria stated by the funder on the official source.
Nationality and residence
Applicants must be current citizens and residents of Algeria, Egypt, Morocco or Tunisia. Tunisia is named on Amideast Tunisia's programme page.
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Age
25 to 40 years old at the start of the programme.
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Experience
Currently employed with at least two years of relevant work experience, and able to demonstrate leadership and community engagement.
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Language
Fluent in English and able to work full time at a U.S. worksite.
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Other
Must be interested in taking part in the reciprocal programme for Americans visiting their country. Applicants who have not travelled on a U.S. government-funded programme in the last three years are preferred.
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Funding and what it does not cover
Amideast Tunisia describes the 5.5-week exchange as fully funded by the U.S. Department of State. The pages consulted do not itemise what is paid, such as flights, housing or daily allowances.
Covered by the funder
Programme described as fully funded by the U.S. Department of State
