Fulbright All Disciplines Scholar Award in Algeria

Eligibility

Fulbright All Disciplines Scholar Award in Algeria, with an application deadline in September, offers 2 awards of $5170 each.

Description

The Fulbright All Disciplines Scholar Award in Algeria allows host institutions to welcome scholars to teach undergraduate or graduate level courses or carry out a combination of teaching and research activities. For proposals that include a teaching component, applicants should suggest courses for consideration in their proposal based on their expertise and experience. Researchers will be expected to teach at minimum 4 to 6 hours per week each semester. For proposals that carry out a combination of teaching and research activities, there are no requirements for a teaching/research ratio as this depends on the interests of the scholar and agreement of the host institution, though research only grants are not possible. Applicants in all disciplines are invited to apply for teaching or teaching and research awards at universities and specialized institutes. Algeria has hundreds of universities across the country. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has previously requested scholars for the following institutions; however, U.S. Embassy Algiers will work with the scholar and the Ministry to determine an appropriate university, which may or may not be included in the list posted on the award's website. Applicants at all degree levels will be considered; however, those with a Ph.D. or other terminal degrees will be given priority. The award may be open to M.A./M.S. depending upon area of interest and is subject to the needs of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the host institutions. Applicants should be knowledgeable of global issues, resourceful, tolerant, and flexible. They must be understanding and respectful of cultural nuances as well as security realities. They must demonstrate the initiative, leadership, and confidence required to advance the teaching of their subject in a foreign setting. It is recommended that applicants be novice in the Arabic language and/or French language. Applicants are encouraged to register a qualified language evaluator, such as a language instructor or a translator, to conduct the external assessment in the application. Being a native speaker alone does not qualify an individual to conduct the assessment. An invitation letter is preferred. A letter of invitation will facilitate and expedite the placement process by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. If the applicant is not able to obtain a letter of invitation, the U.S. Embassy will facilitate the placement approval with the Ministry. The application also requires two recommendations. Please visit the award's website or contact the Council for International Exchange of Scholars for more information.