Doctoral Dissertation Visiting Research Grants

The Fulbright Foundation in Greece will award 2 partial grants (depending on available funding) to Greek doctoral students to conduct fulltime research at universities or research centers in the United States (Fulbright Visiting Student Researcher). Fulbright grants are awarded for periods of four (one semester) or of six months. The grant period may begin as early as September 15, 2016 and must be completed by May 31, 2017. The grant period cannot be divided and may be conducted at a maximum of two universities or research centers. Applications may be submitted only if applicants have received an official letter of invitation or admission from an educational institution in the United States. This program supports projects and activities that recognize and promote the critical relationship between educational exchange and international understanding, in addition to the intellectual merit of the proposals. Applications with broad multiplier effects are welcome, as are projects that are conducive to candidates’ sharing of their experiences and knowledge with colleagues and students in the host country (US) and upon return, in Greece. This award is not for candidates seeking a degree.

Eligibility:

• Greek citizenship and a valid Greek passport. Candidates with dual citizenship (U.S./Greek) or permanent residence in the United States are not eligible.
• Officially enrolled at a Greek university as a Ph.D. candidate and have completed a minimum of 1 year of research at the time of the application and a maximum of 4 years. The candidate needs to remain a student in good standing at his or her institution throughout his or her grant period.
• Applications for study and research should be made while candidates are in correspondence with specific institutions concerning affiliation and financial support. No awards can be confirmed until candidates have submitted an official affiliation letter and written evidence that they will dispose of adequate funds to carry out their plans in the United States.
• Dissertations cannot be completed in the US but will need to be finalized in Greece and submitted to the home institution.
• Official letter of affiliation from the U.S. university/research center which will include an invitation from the Project Director and/or the professor with whom the applicant plans to work endorsing the applicant’s visit to the U.S. institution and stating that the proposed project can be completed within the time frame specified. US institutes must declare if there are minimum funding requirements for hosting research fellows.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Candidates must have completed a cycle of education beyond the secondary level (BA/MA) at a recognized institution, with outstanding academic results. The first degree must have been obtained from a Greek university (AEI) with a grade point average (GPA) of 8.0/10.00 and above or a degree from The American College of Greece with a GPA of 3.4/4.0 and above.
• Students may propose research for 4 or 6 months. The fellowship may not be renewed and extensions are allowed only for exceptional circumstances.
• Maintain satisfactory progress in the conduct of his or her research.
• Devote fulltime research on the approved topic; engagement in any gainful employment during the fellowship period is not allowed. This includes on-campus employment such as teaching assignments.
• Preference will be given to candidates below the age of 35 at the time of application.
• Preference will be given to candidates whose country of permanent residence is Greece.
• Preference will be given to qualified candidates who have not had substantial recent experience in the United States.
• Candidates in the United States at the time of application are not eligible to apply.