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Fulbright U.S.–ASEAN Visiting Scholar Initiative for Malaysian Citizens in USA

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Overview

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is pleased to announce the FY 2017 competition for the U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar Initiative, regionally competed for awards for Visiting Scholars that will support research in fields related to ASEAN issues. Applicants those who are Malaysian citizens and must reside in Malaysia are eligible to apply for this fellowship.


The objective of the Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar Initiative is to deepen people-to-people engagement and strengthen their educational ties. This marks the fifth year of the Initiative.


The Fulbright Program in Thailand was established in 1950 with the creation of the United States Educational Foundation in Thailand through a bilateral agreement between the governments of Thailand and the United States of America.

Criteria

Applicant must meet all the below requirements


  • Applicants must be Malaysian citizens and must reside in Malaysia throughout the nomination and the selection process, and must return to Malaysia upon completion of their program in the United States.

  • 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 Applicants must be proficient in English. Preference will be given to qualified applicants who have not had recent and substantial experience in the United States.

  • 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 are ineligible who:



  • Are currently teaching, studying, or conducting research in the U.S. or who have received a Fulbright grant within the past five years.

  • Have received a J-1 visa in the category of Professor/Research Scholar within the past two years.

Preferred Discipline

In FY 2017, Fulbright Visiting Scholars may apply to lecture and conduct research in fields that will support ASEAN initiatives such as supporting regional economic integration, expanding maritime cooperation, promoting opportunities for women, fostering green growth, and addressing transnational challenges (including human trafficking, climate change, sustainable fishing, and wildlife trafficking, and countering violent extremism).


These fields can include: Education, Environmental Sciences, Financial Market Integration, Food Technology, Information Sciences, Journalism, Law, Political Science, Public Administration, Public/Global Health, Statistics, Trade and Investment, Trade Facilitation, and TEFL & Applied Linguistics. These programs and topics should also be of interest and relevance to the nominating country and Commission.

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

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