Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program, 2017

The U.S. Embassy in Yangon is offering Fulbright U.S.–ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program, 2017 to Myanmar citizens. The fields which support ASEAN initiatives include addressing transnational challenges (including wildlife trafficking, climate change, human trafficking, and countering violent extremism, sustainable fishing), supporting regional economic integration, fostering green growth, promoting opportunities for women, expanding maritime cooperation. These fields include TEFL & Applied Linguistics, Education, Trade and Investment, Trade Facilitation, Environmental Sciences, Public/Global Health, Financial Market Integration, Statistics, Journalism, Law, Public Administration, and Information Sciences.

Eligibility

• The applicants for Fulbright U.S.–ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program, 2017 should be citizens of Myanmar.
• The candidates should have a bachelor's or higher degree.
• The applicants should have English proficiency (TOEFL 550).
• The candidates should have the willingness to take leave from their home institution or post.
• The applicants should be professionals in think tanks and other NGOs, ministry and government officials, or university faculty.
• The applicants should have relevant degree and experience in the proposed fields of the study.
• The candidates should have little or no experience in working or studying in the US.

Documents required

• The applicants for Fulbright U.S.–ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program, 2017 should submit a curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, and a bibliography up to 3 pages.
• The candidates should submit three recommendation letters, project statement 3-5 pages, and a completed application form.