The submission deadline for the online application is November 15, 2021, at 18:00 (local Georgian time)
The U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi is pleased to announce the annual Fulbright competition for Georgian scholars for the 2022-2023 academic year.
The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program is a non-degree, post-doctoral award program for junior and senior researchers, university lecturers and experts from academic institutions in Georgia who wish to conduct post-doctoral research, lecture, or pursue combined lecturing and research in the United States. The length of the program is three to six months.
The Fulbright Scholarship is one of the most exclusive and important scholarships offered by the U.S. Government to Georgian academics. The recruitment of candidates for the Fulbright Visiting Scholars Program is based on an open competition by the Public Affairs Section of U.S. Embassy Tbilisi.
All candidates must currently be affiliated with one of the academic or research institutions in Georgia. Special preference will be given to candidates who have the capacity and commitment to take full advantage of a program of research or lecturing at a U.S. institution, and who are willing to share their experience and knowledge after returning to Georgia. The Fulbright experience should be of value not only to the scholar but also to the scholar’s home institution, as well as to the host U.S. institution. Fulbright scholars serve as cultural ambassadors and should be prepared to speak about their country, culture, and research to academic and community groups.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must be citizens of Georgia
- Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in the field of research/lecturing or a Master’s degree from a European or U.S. university
- Applicants must be proficient in oral and written English
- Applicants must be eligible for a J-1 visa, which requires the grantee to return to Georgia for a minimum of two years at the end of the grant period
- Applicants must receive a satisfactory medical clearance before departure
Please note: Persons desiring permanent residence in the United States are not eligible.
Application Process:
Interested applicants who meet the criteria as outlined above should complete an online application at https://apply.iie.org/fvsp2022/
The submission deadline for the online application is November 15, 2021, at 18:00 (local Georgian time).
Short-listed candidates will be interviewed in December 2021; final selection confirmation will be made in spring 2022.
If you experience difficulties with the online application form, contact us at TbilisiExchanges@state.gov, with a subject line “2022 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program”.
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