Fulbright Scholar Programs in South Asia
12-Jul-2010I
invite you to consider applying for a US Scholar award in 2011-12, and to
encourage your colleagues to be a part of this important international
experience. We hope you have seen the professional and personal rewards scholars
derive from carrying out activities that promote cooperation, education, and
understanding across borders that come with a Fulbright award. Why not see for
yourself what it is to be a Fulbrighter?*
Did
you know that India has become one of the largest Fulbright Scholar
programs worldwide? There are approximately 75 awards in a wide variety of
fields for US Scholars. (http://www.cies.org/Fulbright/india/)
Did you also know that Fulbright has restarted its program in Pakistan?
This vibrant and growing program offers research and teaching opportunities in
a variety of fields, and grantees are no longer confined to Islamabad. (http://www.cies.org/Fulbright/Pakistan/)
Elsewhere in South Asia, awards are also available in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka,
Nepal, Maldives, and Bhutan – and there is a South and Central Asia
Regional Research award if your research spans 2 or more countries in the
region. Teaching is in English, and letters of invitation are often not
required.
The
US Scholar Catalog of Awards and application are online at http://www.cies2.org/. We have many
application resources online as well, including tips for applying,
frequently asked
questions, project statement guidelines
(includes project statement extracts). In addition, we have webinars on the
application process, specific countries, and more. You can visit the webinar schedule for upcoming and
archived webinars.
Please
share this message with your colleagues. I am happy to answer any questions you
or they may have. The deadline for receipt of applications is August 2, 2010
– about 3 weeks away – and yes, it is possible to start and finish
an application by then!
I
look forward to hearing from you.
With
best regards,
Catherine
*Please
note that US citizenship is required for the US Scholar Program (see eligibility
requirements), and there are 2 exceptions to the lifetime limits (Indonesia and Pakistan)
Catherine Johnston Matto
Program Officer for Asia and the Pacific
Institute
of International Education
Department of Scholar and Professional Programs
Council for International Exchange of Scholars
Scholars Division
3007 Tilden St. NW, Suite #5L
Washington, DC 20008
202-686-4020 | 202-362-3442
cmatto@iie.org | www.iie.org/cies
The Fulbright Scholar Program and Humphrey Fellowship Program are
administered by the Institute of International Education’s Department of
Scholar and Professional Programs, which includes the Council for International
Exchange of Scholars and Humphrey divisions.
The competition for 2011-12
Fulbright Scholar grants is now open. The application deadline for most
programs is August 2, 2010. U.S. scholars and professionals can learn how to
present their credentials at http://www.iie.org/cies">www.iie.org/cies.
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