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Scholar Grants

	1- Scholar-In-Residence (SIR)
	2- Fulbright New Century Scholar Program
	3- Fulbright Egyptian Scholar Program

Scholar-In-Residence (SIR)

PROGRAM GOAL:

Sends scholars and professionals from Egypt and other countries to universities in the United States to internationalize the institutions’ campuses and curricula. Scholars in Residence typically spend three to ten months teaching and consulting in area studies programs, in interdisciplinary programs that focus on global issues, or in courses where participation of a foreign scholar can provide a cross-cultural or international perspective. Preference is given to institutions that infrequently host visiting scholars and that serve student populations underrepresented in international exchange programs.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

· Egyptian citizenship; holders of U.S. green cards and/or passports are ineligible.

· Ph.D. with relevant teaching experience.

· English language proficiency.

· Minimal experience in the United States.

· Ability to achieve the goals of the host institution.

ELIGIBLE FIELDS: Middle Eastern Studies and International Relations

GRANT BENEFITS:

· International travel for grantee and dependent (when applicable).

· Stipend.

· Medical insurance.

· Other allowances.

Note: Host institutions often offer cost-sharing benefits (e.g., a salary, supplement, accommodations.)

AY2010-2011 PROGRAM:

· Announcement: May 5, 2010

· Guidelines

· Application
· Deadline: June 30, 2010

Note: In AY2010-2011 the Commission is entertaining applications on behalf

of Miles College in Alabama.

For additional information please contact helrihany@bfce.eun.eg

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Fulbright New Century Scholar Program

PROGRAM GOAL

Brings together annually 25-30 outstanding research scholars and professionals from the U.S. and around the world. Through a series of three plenary seminar meetings and a Fulbright exchange visit, scholars engage in collaborative thinking and multi-disciplinary research on a
theme of global significance.

ELIGIBLE FIELDS: New Century Scholar 2009 theme: "The University as Innovation Driver and Knowledge Center." Scholars should have particular expertise and interest in one of the following sub topics:

· Opportunities for and barriers to university-based partnerships for innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development.

· Partnerships in science and technology research and development that move ideas and solutions from the laboratory to the marketplace in fields with global reach such as energy security, food production, the environment, health, transportation, and nanotechnology.

· Partnerships (clusters) that contribute to economic development and improving quality of life in local communities and regions.

· Partnerships that apply multidisciplinary research and social entrepreneurship to community issues (historic preservation, crime and drugs, needs of children and the elderly).

· Partnerships that extend the innovation pipeline to K-12 and adult education and lifelong learning.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

· Egyptian citizenship; holders of U.S. green cards and/or passports are ineligible

· Ph.D.

· Excellent command of English

· Research activities in the proposed topic

GRANT BENEFITS

· Individual travel/research awards

· Accommodations and meals for program seminars

AY2010-2011 PROGRAM

· Announcement: September 2010

· Guidelines

· Deadline: November 2010.

For additional information please contact helrihany@bfce.eun.eg

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Fulbright Egyptian Scholar Program

PROGRAM GOAL:

Provides opportunities for Egyptian post-doctoral faculty members, professionals, and independent scholars to conduct research at American institutions. Grant duration ranges from three to nine months.

ELIGIBLE FIELDS: ALL fields are eligible with the EXCEPTION of medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine.

GRANT TYPES:

· Arts Management Grants: Professionals in arts management and administration to pursue individual and/or structured programs of study designed to enhance their managerial capabilities

· Lecturing/Research Grants at Selected American Universities: For scholars in the fields of: Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations, Advertising, Arabic World History, Culture and Language to lecture and conduct research at selected American institutions. Awards are jointly funded by the Commission and its partner institutions.

· Research Grants: For scholars in the humanities, sciences, or social sciences to conduct research at American institutions.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

· Egyptian citizenship; holders of U.S. green cards and/or passports are ineligible

· Ph.D., except for the Arts Management grants

· College or university teaching experience at the level and in the field of the proposed lecturing activity as specified in the award description at the time of application

· Excellent command of English

Important Note for Fulbright alumni: maximum number of basic Fulbright grants is two. Short-term grant (two months or less) shall count as ½ of a basic Fulbright grant.

GRANT BENEFITS:

· Stipend

· Books and supplies and excess baggage allowances

· Medical insurance

Note: International travel is normally provided by grantee’s home institution.

AY2011-2012 PROGRAM:

· Announcement: April 30, 2010

· Guidelines

· Application: https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/scholars/

· Deadline: August 1, 2010

For additional information please contact helrihany@bfce.eun.eg.

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