Deadline: 27-Sep-21
The Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of the United State of America in Ulaanbaatar is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program.
The Fulbright Scholar Program offers one six to nine months research grant, and is intended for highly motivated scholars with advanced degrees (Ph.D.), or professional equivalency from higher education institutes, think tanks, and relevant government and non-government organizations who propose to conduct post-doctoral research at U.S. institutions in the fields of their specialization. They seek proposals on a wide range of topics in all disciplines, with a priority in STEM education and university administration.
All U.S. Government scholarship programs adhere to equal opportunity principles. Any individual who fulfills the program criteria is welcome to apply regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, age, and/or political or religious beliefs.
Eligibility Criteria
- To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a Mongolian citizen, currently living in Mongolia;
- Hold a doctoral degree or equivalent professional training;
- Have a minimum of 10 years of full-time work experience; and
- Hold excellent English language skills (i.e. ACTFL Advanced Low or higher).
- Preference will be given to candidates who have not had extensive recent experience in the United States. Extensive U.S. experience could include:
- Individuals with recent U.S. experience (more than 6 months within the last 5 years); and
- Individuals who have attended a graduate school in the U.S. for one academic year or more during the last seven years.
- Individuals with U.S permanent resident status are ineligible.
For more information, visit https://mn.usembassy.gov/2022-fulbright-visiting-scholar/