Call for applications: Fulbright Egyptian Scholar Programme in Egypt

The annual programme “seeks applicants that have a developed sense of personal integrity and are original thinkers,” the official website reads. “Copying someone else’s writing, whether from the Internet, from a book or a friend, is considered plagiarism. Any quoted words or sentences should include a citation. Applicants who plagiarise will be disqualified.”

Eligibility

The applicant must:

• Have Egyptian citizenship.
• Currently reside in Egypt. Applicants must reside in Egypt starting from the application process and throughout the selection, placement and pre-departure processes.
• Be a professional at an artistic institution, e.g. museum, library, arts, cultural centre/institute, or academic faculty members at Egyptian universities in arts and cultural management, or museum and heritage studies.
• Possess a strong professional or academic background in the field of study. Applicants should be suitably qualified to conduct the proposed research.
• Have a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science and/or master of fine arts degree.
• Excellent command of English.

Requirements

Applicants should submit the following:

• A filled application form, which applicants can access here.
• The project statement and bibliography.
• Copies of certificates and transcripts for all post-secondary degrees in English.
• Three recommendation letters.
• A CV with clear contact information.
• A letter of support from the home institution.
• A scanned copy of the original valid National ID.
• Scanned copies of any previous US J1 or J2 visas (if applicable).
• Personal photo.

View more guideline here.

Remuneration

Successful applicants will receive the following:

• Stipend.
• Professional and excess baggage allowances.
• Health benefits coverage.

Note: 

• The grantee’s home institution typically provides international travel.
• Preference will be given to applicants without recent prior significant experience in the US and/or overseas.

Important dates

• 28 August 2021: Application deadline.
• September – December 2021: Application review.
• January 2022: Personal interviews with shortlisted applicants.
• February/March 2022: Official nomination/regret letter sent via email.
• March/April 2022: Post-nomination orientation.
• July 2022: Pre-departure orientation.
• August 2022 – May 2023: Departure date.

View the original call here.