Benefits

• The research programme is fully funded by the U.S. government

Eligibility

• The ARSP is open to scholars in all disciplines and without regard to gender or age; however, proposals for clinical medical research involving patient contact cannot be approved under the Fulbright Programme
• Applicants must be citizens of the country from which they apply or permanent residents qualified to hold a valid passport issued by that country
• Applicants for research grants must hold a doctorate degree or equivalent terminal degree in their fields
• Preference is given to individuals who have at least three years of university teaching experience and a productive scholarly record
• Applicants without doctorate degrees but who hold a master’s or equivalent graduate degree are eligible in the programme and curriculum development category
• Preference will be given to candidates who have not previously received a Fulbright scholar grant
• Preference will be given to candidates who have had no experience or limited experience in the United States
• Applicants must have sufficient proficiency in English to carry out their research projects and collaborate effectively with colleagues
• Applicants must be in good health
• Scholars who were unsuccessful in previous competitions may re-apply