Post-Doctoral Research/Lecturing Opportunity in the U.S.:
The U.S. Embassy in Algiers is pleased to announce the annual Fulbright competition for Algerian scholars for the 2025-2026 academic year.
The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Award provides an opportunity for Algerian scholars residing in Algeria, who hold a doctorate degree or equivalent professional qualifications, to spend three to six months doing research at a university in the United States.
The application requires that the scholar develop a theoretically sound, well written, and feasible proposal. Proposals that demonstrate a commitment to cross-cultural understanding and exchange will be given preference. All candidates must currently be affiliated with one of the universities or research institutions in Algeria.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Applicant must be citizens of Algeria.
• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent professional training or experience.
• Applicants must be proficient in oral and written English appropriate to proposed research project to be carried out in the United States.
• Applicants must submit a detailed statement of proposed activity for research at a U.S. institution; and
• Applicants must submit a certification of good health.
Note: Persons holding permanent residence in the United States or U.S. citizenship are not eligible to apply.
Application Process:
Interested applicants who meet the criteria as outlined above should complete an online application at: https://apply.iie.org/
Application must include:
• Detailed project statement of proposed activity for research in the U.S.
• Detailed curriculum vitae.
• Three letters of reference.
• Bibliography (a list of one to three pages of references relevant to the proposed research).
• Letter of invitation from a U.S. university or institution typed on institutional letterhead and signed that specifies the proposed academic year.
• A copy of the applicant’s doctoral degree + transcripts.
• A copy of the applicant’s passport bio page.
NB: All documents that have not been issued in English must be translated into English by a sworn translator.
The submission deadline for the online application is December 7, 2024.
Inquiries:
Feel free to email Public Affairs Section at algiers_eolexchanges@state.
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