Overview
These grants are awarded to Jordanian scholars to lecture or conduct post-doctoral research (or a combination of both) at U.S. academic institutions for a grant period between 4-9 months.
This program is designed for Jordanian scholars interested in pursuing a specific collaborative research project in the United States, for a period of stay ranging from a minimum of four (4) months to nine (9) months maximum. Only those currently holding a Ph.D. or an equivalent professional degree are eligible to compete for this award.
These competitions will be announced in January of each year for the following academic year(s).
Hereunder are Eligibility and Application Guidelines for this Scholarship Competition.
Eligible Candidates
Please click here to download the: 2011-12 Jordanian Fulbright Scholar Eligibility and Guidelines (FINAL)
Doctoral degree or equivalent professional training or experience at the time of application. For professionals and artists outside academy, recognized professional standing and substantial professional accomplishment is expected.
Proficiency in English appropriate to the proposed lecturing or research project to be carried out in the United States. Applicants may be required to take an English proficiency examination at the Fulbright Commission.
The applicant must be currently engaged in teaching or significant research at a Jordanian university or research institution. Note : In some cases, a TOEFL Score Report may be requested. The minimum requirement on the TOEFL Score is 575 or better, or 232 on the CBT-Computer Based Test or, 90-91 on the new Internet Based Test (iBT). If requested, potential applicants will be asked to contact the AMIDEAST office (Tel. No. 581-0930, Extn. Nos. 111 or 123) immediately to register for the next TOEFL exam, or contact AMIDEAST to sit for the Institutional TOEFL Program (ITP) and submit this score with your application.
* The applicant must secure an approved leave of absence from his/her institution.
* Generally this requirement is worked-out in favor of those on sabbatical leaves. However, grants are not limited to those on sabbatical.
Note: Grantees are not allowed to take a paying job during the term of their award. The U.S. host institution provides access to its research facilities, equipment, office space, secretarial help, and other assistance. No financial support is expected of the host U.S. institution.
* Applicants must hold the Jordanian Citizenship (Nationality), a valid Jordanian Passport and must have a permanent residence status in Jordan at the time of application.
* Persons applying for or holding permanent residence in the United States are not eligible. Persons who are citizens of both Jordan and the United States are also not eligible.
Note: Fulbright Scholars enter the United States on an Exchange Visitor (J-1) visa under a Department of State program and are subject to the two-year home-country residence requirement associated with the J-1 visa.
* Sound physical and mental health: Those selected for a Fulbright grant are required to submit a Medical History and Examination Report before their grants can be finalized.
* The applicant must not be approaching retirement age, at least 10 - 15 years must be remain in the candidate's academic or professional career until retirement.
* Applicants should be representative and responsible citizens who can contribute to a full and fair picture of the culture of their own countries and thereby contribute to understanding between the people of the United States and Jordan.
* They should also demonstrate the cross-cultural sensitivity and flexibility needed to adjust successfully to life in the United States.
* Preference may be given to those without recent experience in the United States.
* Applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender and/or physical impairment.
General Application Guidelines:
Please click here to download the: 2011-12 Jordanian Fulbright Scholar Minimum Requirements (FINAL)
At the time of application, you must submit the following:
- Application Form
- Detailed Statement of Proposed Activity
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Three References
- A List of Publications and Articles
- A Letter of Invitation from a U.S. academic institution, if you have one (This is not a requirement)
Your Application Form and all requested supporting documents mentioned above should be submitted with a 25 JD fee to the Fulbright office in Shmeisani (Tel.568- 4760) NO LATER THAN 29 April 2010.
Contact
The Binational Fulbright Commission's Contact Points:
Jordanian-American Commission for Educational Exchange (JACEE)
(aka The Binational Fulbright Commission in Jordan)
Street Address: 19, Mahdi Bin Barakah Street (Shmeisani)
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 850215, Amman 11185, Jordan
Tel: (962-6) 568-4760 (962-6) 568-4760 or 560-4630, Exts. 11 or 15
Fax: (962-6) 568-4820
Office Mobile No.: (962-79) 644-4119, Exts. 11 or 15
E-Mail: info@fulbright.org.jo
Website: www.fulbright-jordan.org
Details about this scholarship can be found at: http://www.fulbright-jordan.org/Programs/Jordanians/FulbrightScholarPostDoctoralAwards/tabid/82/Default.aspx
Work Week: Sunday through Thursday (Friday and Saturday is the weekend)
Hours of Operation: From 8:00 am until 6:00 pm -- Open to the Public from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm
Please quote Scholarization.blogspot.com as your reference when applying for this scholarship
These grants are awarded to Jordanian scholars to lecture or conduct post-doctoral research (or a combination of both) at U.S. academic institutions for a grant period between 4-9 months.
This program is designed for Jordanian scholars interested in pursuing a specific collaborative research project in the United States, for a period of stay ranging from a minimum of four (4) months to nine (9) months maximum. Only those currently holding a Ph.D. or an equivalent professional degree are eligible to compete for this award.
These competitions will be announced in January of each year for the following academic year(s).
Hereunder are Eligibility and Application Guidelines for this Scholarship Competition.
Eligible Candidates
Please click here to download the: 2011-12 Jordanian Fulbright Scholar Eligibility and Guidelines (FINAL)
Doctoral degree or equivalent professional training or experience at the time of application. For professionals and artists outside academy, recognized professional standing and substantial professional accomplishment is expected.
Proficiency in English appropriate to the proposed lecturing or research project to be carried out in the United States. Applicants may be required to take an English proficiency examination at the Fulbright Commission.
The applicant must be currently engaged in teaching or significant research at a Jordanian university or research institution. Note : In some cases, a TOEFL Score Report may be requested. The minimum requirement on the TOEFL Score is 575 or better, or 232 on the CBT-Computer Based Test or, 90-91 on the new Internet Based Test (iBT). If requested, potential applicants will be asked to contact the AMIDEAST office (Tel. No. 581-0930, Extn. Nos. 111 or 123) immediately to register for the next TOEFL exam, or contact AMIDEAST to sit for the Institutional TOEFL Program (ITP) and submit this score with your application.
* The applicant must secure an approved leave of absence from his/her institution.
* Generally this requirement is worked-out in favor of those on sabbatical leaves. However, grants are not limited to those on sabbatical.
Note: Grantees are not allowed to take a paying job during the term of their award. The U.S. host institution provides access to its research facilities, equipment, office space, secretarial help, and other assistance. No financial support is expected of the host U.S. institution.
* Applicants must hold the Jordanian Citizenship (Nationality), a valid Jordanian Passport and must have a permanent residence status in Jordan at the time of application.
* Persons applying for or holding permanent residence in the United States are not eligible. Persons who are citizens of both Jordan and the United States are also not eligible.
Note: Fulbright Scholars enter the United States on an Exchange Visitor (J-1) visa under a Department of State program and are subject to the two-year home-country residence requirement associated with the J-1 visa.
* Sound physical and mental health: Those selected for a Fulbright grant are required to submit a Medical History and Examination Report before their grants can be finalized.
* The applicant must not be approaching retirement age, at least 10 - 15 years must be remain in the candidate's academic or professional career until retirement.
* Applicants should be representative and responsible citizens who can contribute to a full and fair picture of the culture of their own countries and thereby contribute to understanding between the people of the United States and Jordan.
* They should also demonstrate the cross-cultural sensitivity and flexibility needed to adjust successfully to life in the United States.
* Preference may be given to those without recent experience in the United States.
* Applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender and/or physical impairment.
General Application Guidelines:
Please click here to download the: 2011-12 Jordanian Fulbright Scholar Minimum Requirements (FINAL)
At the time of application, you must submit the following:
- Application Form
- Detailed Statement of Proposed Activity
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Three References
- A List of Publications and Articles
- A Letter of Invitation from a U.S. academic institution, if you have one (This is not a requirement)
Your Application Form and all requested supporting documents mentioned above should be submitted with a 25 JD fee to the Fulbright office in Shmeisani (Tel.568- 4760) NO LATER THAN 29 April 2010.
Contact
The Binational Fulbright Commission's Contact Points:
Jordanian-American Commission for Educational Exchange (JACEE)
(aka The Binational Fulbright Commission in Jordan)
Street Address: 19, Mahdi Bin Barakah Street (Shmeisani)
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 850215, Amman 11185, Jordan
Tel: (962-6) 568-4760 (962-6) 568-4760 or 560-4630, Exts. 11 or 15
Fax: (962-6) 568-4820
Office Mobile No.: (962-79) 644-4119, Exts. 11 or 15
E-Mail: info@fulbright.org.jo
Website: www.fulbright-jordan.org
Details about this scholarship can be found at: http://www.fulbright-jordan.org/Programs/Jordanians/FulbrightScholarPostDoctoralAwards/tabid/82/Default.aspx
Work Week: Sunday through Thursday (Friday and Saturday is the weekend)
Hours of Operation: From 8:00 am until 6:00 pm -- Open to the Public from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm
Please quote Scholarization.blogspot.com as your reference when applying for this scholarship
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