Fulbright Malaysian Scholar Program

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

1. A Malaysian citizen.
2. Doctoral degree or equivalent professional training or experience at the time of application.
3. Minimum five years of working experience in the related field.
4. Faculty member in a university / higher learning institution in Malaysia and eligible for sabbatical or other leaves.
5. An excellent record of achievement as indicated by quality publications and professional activities.
6. Sufficient proficiency in English to propose a lecturing or research project to be carried out in the United States;
7. Letter of affiliation from a U.S. host institution. This letter should contain the institution’s letterhead and state the exact dates (or academic term), the objective of your research stay, as well as any facilities you will have access to during your grant. 
8. A sabbatical leave letter from the home institution is required by the time of application, and this letter must state the benefits the applicant is entitled to during the 3-6 months' sabbatical or other leaves in the United States.
9. A detailed statement of a proposed activity for research or lecturing at a U.S. institution. The proposed project should contribute to the development of knowledge in your field and must be effectively investigated within the period of the grant.
10. Certification of good health.
11. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, sex, age, and/ or physical impairment.
12. Preference is given to those without recent experience in the United States.
13. Applicants should be representative and responsible citizens who can contribute to a full and fair picture of the culture of Malaysia and thereby contribute to understanding between the people of the United States and Malaysia. You should also demonstrate the cross-cultural sensitivity and flexibility needed to adjust successfully to life in the United States.

• Monthly Stipend
• Financial support for dependents (limited)
• ASPE health coverage (for the Fulbright scholarship recipient only)

One-time payments issued prior to the commencement of the grant

• Settling-In Allowance
• Professional Development Allowance
• Baggage Allowance
• Transit Allowance

The Fulbright Malaysian Scholar grant augments the privileges normally accorded by the home institution to its staff members on sabbatical or other leave. The program also solicits the cooperation of the U.S. host institutions which may invite grantees to conduct research/lecturing using their facilities. It will enhance the application and assist the selection process if candidates have already examined appropriate affiliation at a U.S. institution. Cost-sharing from the candidate or the home institution is encouraged as this enables MACEE to offer Fulbright grants to more candidates.