Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program

COMPETITION FOR THE 2013-2014 ACADEMIC YEAR HAS OPENED

Application Deadline

General Information

The Fulbright Scholar Program offers Russian citizens grants for the 2013-2014 academic year as a result of an open, merit-based competition for the following types of activities:

1. Lecturing (including master-classes for those in creative disciplines);
2. Research (including research at the Kennan Institute);
3. Lecturing/research.

• Grants are awarded for a period of 3 to 6 months in the Research category; and for 3 to 9
months for Lecturing projects.
• Finalists are affiliated with an U.S. university or archive as well as the Kennan Institute.

The Fulbright Scholar Program in Russia is open to:

1. Russian scholars, independent researchers and faculty holding a Ph.D. or a Doctoral degree.
2. Professionals in the arts and applied sciences without a degree.

To select a field please consult the list of Fulbright disciplines.

Eligibility Requirements*

• Russian citizenship and current residence in Russia starting in January, 2012.
• Ph.D. or Doctoral degree for scholars, researchers, and faculty; Complete higher education and work experience for those in the arts and applied sciences.
• Proficiency in English appropriate for carrying out in the U.S. the proposed lecturing or research project.
• There is no age limit.
• Sound physical and mental health.
• Applicants may not be affiliated with a commercial institution.
• Only individual proposals are accepted.
• Persons applying for or holding permanent residence in the U.S.A. are not eligible. Persons who are citizens of both the U.S.A. and Russia are not eligible.

*Complete information on the eligibility requirements can be found here.