The American Center, U.S. Embassy, Dhaka is pleased to announce the 2018 Fulbright Visiting Scholar awards. These awards are primarily six-to-nine month research grants, beginning in September 2018. Fulbright Visiting Scholar awards are offered to experienced Bangladeshi university faculty members and researchers at think-tanks and relevant governmental and non-governmental organizations (with ten years or more professional experience) to pursue research and possibly to lecture. They are seeking proposals on a wide range of topics in all disciplines with a priority in countering violent extremism, STEM education, and university administration.
Benefits
- Six-to-nine month research grants
- One-to-two semester lecturing grants are also available
- Grant benefits for the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program include Grant benefits for the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program include:
- All related expenses
- A stipend and
- The cost of the grantee’s Bangladesh/USA/Bangladesh air tickets
- The grant also includes The grant also includes
- A monthly allowance for one dependent only who will spend at least 80% of the grant period with the grantee
- If a grantee receives a nine-month grant, a dependent may be eligible to receive an air ticket if she/he remains with the grantee at least 80% of the time
Eligibilities
The Fulbright program is intended for
- Highly motivated scholars with advanced degrees (Ph.D.), or
- Professional equivalency who propose to conduct research and/or teach in the fields of their specialization.
Candidates must have excellent English language skills to function professionally in an American university setting.
Eligible Regions: BangladeshApplication Process
A prospective applicant must submit an online application through the Embark online application system. All relevant documents in support of the application also need to be uploaded electronically to the online application. Following is a list of documents that are required:
- Three reference letters
- Confirmed letter of invitation from a host institution
- Correspondence from U.S. institutions, if available
- Curriculum Vitae
- Passport copies for the applicant and for any and all intending accompanying dependent(s)
Applicants must read all instructions carefully before completing the application form. Submitted proposals must be detailed and accurately written with an outlined research plan that can be completed during the grant period.
Application Deadline: November 30, 2017
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