Baltic-American Freedom Foundation Graduate Scholarship 2024

For a maximum of 12 months, professors and academic researchers can conduct independent or cooperative research projects in the United States with the support of fellowships offered by BAFF. The Research Scholar Program promotes international cooperation and research endeavours while fostering intellectual exchanges between the United Republics and the Baltic Republics. It encourages reciprocal enrichment, fortifying diplomatic connections even further, and offers participants priceless chances for professional and personal growth that they may utilize to their advantage in leadership positions when they return to their home nations and organizations.

Eligibility for Baltic-American Freedom Foundation Graduate Scholarship:

• Applications from senior academic and research staff are invited.
• Applicants must be Ph.D. holders or have a great deal of pertinent work experience.
• Candidates are required to create and design their projects.
•  The applicants must hold a passport from Estonia, Latvia, or Lithuania.
• The candidate should not be related to any BAFF staff members, members of the Board of Directors, or members of the BAFF Advisory Board.
• The applicant must consent to return after the scholarship to their native country for a minimum of two years.

Value of the Scholarship:

The scholarship covers:

• Participant round-trip airfare
• Emergency health insurance for the entire stay in the U.S.
• J-1 visa sponsorship

Monthly stipend to cover:

• Accommodation
• Personal expenses
• Local transportation
• Family allowance, if applicable
• Approved U.S. conference attendance

Additional Benefits:

• 24/7 emergency support
• Personalized support
• No fees whatsoever

Application Process:

The candidate has to fill out an application form and submit the required documents to apply for the scholarship.