Fulbright Program

Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program

The U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem Announces
The 2009-2010 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program:

Post-Doctoral Research/Lecturing Opportunity in the U.S.

The Fulbright Visiting Senior Scholar Award provides an opportunity for Palestinian women and men residing in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza, who hold a doctorate degree or equivalent professional qualifications, to spend two months to one academic year doing research and/or teaching at a university in the United States. The application requires that the scholar develop a theoretically sound, well written, and feasible proposal. Proposals that demonstrate a commitment to cross-cultural understanding and exchange will be given preference.

Required: Doctoral degree or equivalent professional training or experience; proficiency in English appropriate to proposed lecturing or research project to be carried out in the United States; a detailed statement of proposed activity for research or lecturing at a U.S. institution; and certification of good health. Applicants should have excellent English. Persons desiring or holding permanent residence in the United States or U.S. citizenship are not eligible to apply.

Deadline has Passed

Inquiries: West Bank & East Jerusalem residents, please call at (02) 622-7172. Gaza residents, please call 08-2864-623. Or feel free to email: exchanges@state.gov.

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