Deadline: 1st Dec |The Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar award is open to university faculty, foreign ministry and government officials, and professional staff of think tanks and other NGOs in ASEAN member nations to travel to the United States for scholarly and professional research for 3-4 months on issues that are relevant and useful to member nations, and central to the U.S.-ASEAN relationship.
Qualifying Research Fields
While applications will be accepted from all ASEAN countries, it is anticipated that a total of 10 awards will be made for the region. These grants are for research and lecture in fields that will support ASEAN initiatives including, but not limited to, Education, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Food Technology, Geography, Geology, Information Sciences, Journalism, Law, Life Science, Management Information Systems, Museum Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, Public/Global Health, Religious Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, and TEFL & Applied Linguistics.
Program Dates
Scholars can plan to begin their grant in Spring 2021 (January-May 2021).
About Fulbright
As the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Government, the Fulbright Program is designed “to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.” With this goal in mind, since its inception more than 60 years ago, the Fulbright Program has provided more than 300,000 participants with the opportunity to observe each other’s political and economic institutions and cultures and to exchange ideas.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should access and complete the online application now available.
Applicants should select “U.S.-ASEAN Fulbright Initiative” in the menu. Otherwise, please select “Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program” and indicate clearly “U.S.-ASEAN Fulbright Initiative” as part of their project or research title.
Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar proposals should be carefully developed projects that will deepen the applicant’s understanding of one or more aspects of the U.S.-ASEAN relationship. While it is expected that the majority of time will be spent in research, grantees are also encouraged to expand and develop their network of professional contacts so that professional relationships established during the grantee’s time in the U.S. can be sustained after the formal grant period has ended. In addition, grantees will be expected to seek opportunities to provide an ASEAN perspective during their time in the U.S. through guest lectures, seminars, or participation in academic or professional conferences. All applicants are urged to explore possible affiliations with U.S. institutions, including universities, think tanks and research institutes, in advance of submitting their formal applications. Letters of invitation will enable program organisers to make the most suitable affiliations.
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