Fulbright US - ASEAN visiting scholar program 2015

From now until October 31, outstanding Vietnamese candidates are now able to apply for the 2015 Fulbright US - ASEAN visiting scholar program.

Reflecting an enduring commitment to the Asia-Pacific region, the US has elevated its engagement across Asia as a strategic priority. A central pillar of that strategy is to work more closely with multilateral institutions such as ASEAN.

The Fulbright Program in Vietnam, Public Affairs Section under the US Embassy Hanoi will coordinate the nominations of up to three candidates from Vietnam. It is anticipated that a total of 10 awards, one from each ASEAN member country, will be made.

The 2015 scholars may apply to lecture and conduct research in fields that will support ASEAN initiatives including but not limited to: education, environmental sciences, financial market integration, food technology, information sciences, journalism, law, political science, public administration, public/global health, social work, sociology, statistics, trade and investment, trade facilitation, and TEFL & applied linguistics.

Nominees from university faculty, foreign ministry and government officials, and professional staff of think tanks and other NGOs in Vietnam must hold Vietnamese citizenship, proficiency in English, and residing in Vietnam.

A complete application includes the following materials comprise a complete application: on-line application, project statement (three to five pages), bibliography (up to three pages (this is required for research or combined teaching/research awards); curriculum vita (up to six pages), letters of recommendation (three are required), and letter of invitation.

Fulbright US - ASEAN visiting scholar awards will provide a monthly stipend for grantees, between USD2,710 - 3,145/month, depending on city; one direct-flight, round-trip economy-class air ticket; a one-time USD1,250 professional and settling-in allowance; qualifying university lab and research fees up to D3,000, as necessary. No dependent support will be available.

(Source: CPV)