API Grants Program: ZMT Fellows

The Abraham Path Initiative (API) is issuing a call for individuals to join the October 2025 walk on the Zagros Mountain Trail. Grant recipients will offer their unique perspectives on the people, cultures, and extraordinary hospitality of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, as well as the trail itself.

Each Fellow will be allotted time to present to the group. The topic of the presentation is open-ended. Examples of potential presentation topics include: their reflections on the Path itself, an idea of a future project, how tourism can benefit Kurdistan, etc.

Applicant Qualifications

ZMT Fellows are enthusiastic, innovative individuals from the Kurdistan Region or elsewhere within the Republic of Iraq that are interested in exploring the Zagros Mountain Trail and sharing their experiences with a group of diverse, international travelers. 

Applicants will be invited by Board members or staff to complete an online application via Google Form. The form requires uploading a CV and providing a brief description of what they hope to gain from the experience and what they can contribute. All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.

All applicants must be 18 years or older at the time of submission. All grant recipients are responsible for securing their own visas if required - API is unable to assist in applications for tourist, work, or student visas. 

Applicants must currently reside in the Kurdistan Region or elsewhere within the Republic of Iraq.