Fulbright U.S – ASEAN Visiting Scholar awards will provide:

• A monthly stipend for grantees, between US$2,710 and US$3,145/month, depending on city.
• One direct-flight, round-trip economy-class air ticket.
• A one-time US$1,250 Professional and Settling-in allowance.
• Qualifying university lab and research fees up to US$3,000, as necessary.
• No dependent support will be available.

Note: Exchanges must be at least three months, but no more than four months in length.

Eligibility

1. Applicants must be Brunei citizens or citizens of an ASEAN nation.  Applicants must be residing in an ASEAN country throughout the nomination and selection process, and must return to an ASEAN country upon completion of their U.S. stay.
2. Applicants should be university faculty, foreign ministry and government officials, or professionals in think tanks and other NGOs whose work focuses on U.S.-ASEAN issues.  Applicants will be expected to have a significant record of scholarly or professional accomplishment.
3. Preference will be given to applicants who have not had recent and substantial experience in the United States.
4. Applicants must be proficient in English.
5. Good health.  Applicants selected for a Fulbright grant are required to submit a Medical History and Examination Report before their grants can be finalized.

Applicants who are ineligible:

1. Are currently teaching, studying, or conducting research in the United States, or who have received a Fulbright grant within the past 5 years.
2. Have received a J-1 visa in the category of Professor/Research Scholar within the past two years (which would prevent them from being issued another J-1 visa in the category of Professor or Research Scholar.

Interested applicants should access and complete the online application now available.

Applicants should select “U.S.-ASEAN Fulbright Initiative” in the menu.  Otherwise, please select “Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program” and indicate clearly “U.S.-ASEAN Fulbright Initiative” as part of their project or research title.

Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar proposals should be carefully developed projects that will deepen the applicant’s understanding of one or more aspects of the U.S.-ASEAN relationship.  While it is expected that the majority of time will be spent in research, grantees are also encouraged to expand and develop their network of professional contacts so that professional relationships established during the grantee’s time in the U.S. can be sustained after the formal grant period has ended.  In addition, grantees will be expected to seek opportunities to provide an ASEAN perspective during their time in the U.S. through guest lectures, seminars, or participation in academic or professional conferences.  All applicants are urged to explore possible affiliations with U.S. institutions, including universities, think tanks and research institutes, in advance of submitting their formal applications.  Letters of invitation will enable program organizers to make the most suitable affiliations.

Your application should include the following materials:

• Application
• Project statement (three to five pages)
• Bibliography (up to three pages; this is required for research or combined teaching/research awards)
• Curriculum vitae (up to six pages)
• Letter of invitation (strongly preferred but not required)
• Letters of recommendation (three are required)
• Passport bio page