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The U.S. Mission is now accepting applications for the 2022 Fulbright
African Research Scholar Program. This award funds African university
lecturers and professors to conduct postdoctoral research or undertake a
planned program of reading and research.
The mission of the Fulbright Scholar Program is to increase mutual
understanding between the people of the United States and people of
other countries. It aims to provide educational exchange experiences to a
maximum number of individuals not previously afforded such an
opportunity. The experience should be of intrinsic value to the scholar,
the recipient’s home institution, its faculty and its students, as well
as to the U.S. host institution. Fulbright Scholars serve as cultural
ambassadors and should be prepared to speak about their countries,
cultures and research to academic and community groups.
The
Program has provided thousands of scholars with the opportunity to
establish professional contacts in their field and make long-lasting
friendships with colleagues in the United States; to develop
collaborative research relationships with U.S. scholars; and to enhance
their scholarly publications and other contributions with research
conducted in the United States. For many faculty, the Fulbright Program
offers an opportunity to pursue scholarly work without interruption. By
doing research, guest teaching, and pursuing other scholarly interests
in a completely different environment, scholars return home personally
invigorated and professionally stimulated.
Program Information.
Two categories of grants are offered in the ARSP: research grants and program and curriculum development grants.a. Research Grants:
Awards of 3 to 9 months are offered for senior faculty to conduct post-doctoral research in any academic discipline at a U.S. academic or research institution. Applicants must hold a doctorate or equivalent terminal degree in their fields. Preference will be given to individuals who have at least three years of university teaching experience and a productive scholarly record.b. Program and Curriculum Development Grants:
Awards of 3 to 5 months are offered for senior faculty or administrators to conduct research in any academic discipline at a U.S. academic or research institution. Proposals should be linked to professional duties and demonstrate how the candidate will use the knowledge gained to develop new courses, curricula, or other academic programs at the home institution. These grants are designed for university faculty or administrators with less experience and who may not have had recent access to research or instructional developments in their disciplines. A doctorate degree is not required, but applicants must hold a minimum of a master’s or equivalent graduate degree.Eligibility.
- Applicant must be a citizen of Nigeria or a permanent resident, and should hold a valid Nigerian passport.
- Preference will be given to candidates who have not previously received a Fulbright scholar grant and without experience or limited experience in the U.S.
- The Fulbright program takes the issue of academic dishonesty (plagiarism) very seriously and will disqualify applications that violate academic integrity.
How to Apply
For Candidates in the South/ South- East/ South West of Nigeria please address the envelope to the Fulbright Program Officer, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Consulate General, 2 Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos
For Candidates in the North-Central/North-East/North-West of Nigeria please address the envelope to the Cultural Affairs Assistant, U.S. Embassy, Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive, Central Area, Abuja
You are welcome to NigeriaFulbright@state.gov with any questions.
Closing Date:
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