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Friday, August 27, 2010

Kazakhstan: Fulbright Visiting Scholar program (2011 - 2012 Academic Year)

Overview

The Fulbright Visiting Scholar program brings accomplished Kazakhstani scholars to the United States to conduct advanced research at U.S. universities for a period up to one academic year.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be citizens of Kazakhstan residing in Kazakhstan at the time of application or permanent residents holding a valid passport issued by Kazakhstan. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or equivalent professional qualification at the time of application.

Eligible Research Fields:

Agriculture
Dance
Mathematics
American History
Economics
Medical Sciences
American Literature
Education
Music
American Studies
Engineering
Philosophy
Anthropology
Environmental Sciences
Physics/Astronomy
Archaeology
Film Studies
Political Science
Architecture
Geography
Psychology
Art
Geology
Public Administration
Art History
History (non-U.S.)
Public/Global Health
Biological Sciences
Information Sciences
Religious Studies
Business Administration
Journalism
Social Work
Chemistry
Language/Literature (non-U.S.)
Sociology
Communications
Law
TEFL/Applied Linguistics
Computer Science
Science
Theater
Creative Writing
Linguistics
Urban Planning


Selection Criteria:

- Applicants must submit a detailed statement of proposed research activity at a U.S. university (only research grants are available for citizens of Kazakhstan).
- Applicants must possess English language proficiency sufficient to achieve the project goals.
- Applicant should demonstrate the intrinsic value of the project to the scholar, his/her home institution, country and U.S. institution.
- Applicant should demonstrate the ability to serve as a cultural ambassador for Kazakhstan.

Grant Benefits:

- Round-trip travel from Kazakhstan to a host institution in the United States
- Full financial support in the United States
- Medical Insurance
- Access to professional and cultural enrichment opportunities

Application Deadline:

The application deadline is November 15, 2010. Potential applicants can access the on-line application by going to https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/scholars/.

Nominations are made by the U.S. Embassy and are reviewed in the United States by independent review committees. The J. William Fulbright Scholarship Board has final approval of all nominees.

To receive additional information regarding the Fulbright Visiting Scholar program please contact the U.S. Embassy Branch Office Almaty at (727) 250-4873 or SuleimenovaA@state.gov


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