USEFP Fulbright Scholar Program 2023 | Lectureship & Post-doctoral research

Dear all,

We are pleased to announce that applications for Fulbright Scholar Program 2023 are now open until October 11, 2022.

The Fulbright Scholar Program funds up to 12 months of lectureship, post-doctoral research, or a combination of the two at a U.S. college or university with one fully covered dependent. Persons selected are expected to share information about Pakistani society and culture with students, colleagues and community groups in the U.S. On returning to Pakistan, Fulbright scholars are expected to make a significant contribution to Pakistan's development and share their U.S. experiences with students, colleagues and community groups in Pakistan.

The grant funds airfare, an incidental research allowance, a living stipend and health insurance. USEFP will assist with the visa application process.

Eligibility criteria:

• Scholars, professionals and artists from all disciplines are welcome to apply, with the exception of clinical medicine. 
• Every applicant must either hold Ph.D. or a terminal degree in his/her field. 
• Successful candidates will have an excellent command of written and spoken English. 
• They will have a clear and well-formulated proposal about what they would like to accomplish in the U.S. and how it relates to their work in Pakistan. 
• The proposal is the most important single portion of the application. People applying for the lectureship must have demonstrated ability to teach in a university setting.

Please note: Persons who have completed their PhD within the last two years or who have been to the U.S. for research or other long-term educational opportunities within the last five years are ineligible.

How to apply?

All application materials (original and one copy), including references, must be submitted to USEFP at https://applications.usefp.org/programs/fulbrightscholar/app/.

Please find enclosed the flyer for details or visit the official website.