Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program 2017-2018 – Competition 2016 CLOSED
| Summary: | Up to 15 teaching/research grants, including up to 10 for the Science and Technology award, up to 5 for the Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) award, and up to 5 for the Social Sciences, Humanities and Education, award. | ||||||||
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ABIERTA CONVOCATORIA 2017-2018 DE VISITING SCHOLAR PROGRAM. Cierre de postulaciones el 1 de agosto 2016. | ||||||||
| Program Overview: | The aim of the program is to enhance research efforts in a wide range of disciplines, strengthen lecture quality and diversity and increase academic exchange opportunities between Chilean and U.S. universities. Academic semesters are from March to July and August to December. Awards are rarely made during the January-February period unless justified by the nature of the project and prearranged with Fulbright Chile. Preference is for candidates with senior status (five years of experience following terminal degree) and graduate level teaching experience; junior scholars, as well as professional candidates with compelling proposals will also be considered. Selections and placements depend on host institutions agreeing to contribute $1,200 towards the monthly maintenance allowance. For all awards applicants should secure an expression of interest from a Chilean host university indicating they will provide the $1,200 monthly maintenance allowance. The Fulbright Commission in Chile can assist with final confirmation of affiliations. Grant length is flexible within a range of three to four months. Please consult the award description for specific requirements and benefits. University accreditation: Universities in Chile must have a minimum of three years of accreditation status to be considered as potential host institutions. | ||||||||
| Letter form | Letter form – Chilean university’s support letter | ||||||||
| Application Guidelines | Please consult the award description for specific requirements and benefits.For all awards, the Fulbright Commission in Chile can assist with final confirmation of affiliations. Grant length is flexible within a range of three to four months.Universities Accreditation Status: Universities in Chile must have a minimum of three years accreditation status for being considered as potential host institutions. | ||||||||
| Country Benefits: | The grantee receives a monthly allowance of: US$3500 + Reimbursement of international Flight to the final destination (up to US$2000) | ||||||||
| Base Stipend/ Maintenance $2,300 per month from the Fulbright Commission University funding
$1,200 housing allowance from the local host institution. Applicants must secure a letter of financial commitment from their prospective host institution and the Fulbright commission will confirm the financial agreement at the time of selections. |
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| Travel Relocation: | Up to US$2,000 reimbursable international travel for the grantee only. | ||||||||
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| If more information is required from the host universities in Chile, please contact:
e-mail address: becas@fulbright.cl Tel. +56 (02) 29638307 |
See also:
Fulbright Global Flex Award
