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The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program, 2024

Awarded by U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Nigeria

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

PhDResearch Fellow/ Scientist

Funding Type

Partial Funding · varies

Eligible Courses

Any research subject

Eligible Nationalities

Open to selected countries

Can Be Taken At

Any U.S. academic or research institution

Provider

U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Nigeria

Last Verified On

15 Jan 2025 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Nigeria is conducting The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program 2024 which is open for candidates to pursue research in any discipline at a U.S. academic or research institution.

Eligibility for The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program 2024:

  • Candidates applying for The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program 2024 must not be a U.S citizen or hold citizenship in a partnered country 
  • Applicants must have at least three years of post-doctoral degree training or teaching experience at the time of application.
  • Two categories of grants are awarded under The Fulbright Scholars.
  • Research Grants: 
    • Research grants are awarded to university faculty professionals for 3-9 months to conduct research in the U.S.
    • Applicants with a doctorate, productive scholarly record, university teaching experience for at least 3 years, and research projects related to their ongoing teaching/research responsibilities are preferred.
  • Program and Curriculum Development Grants:
    • These grants are awarded to qualified university faculty for 3-5 months to conduct research in the U.S.
    • Proposals must demonstrate how they will use the knowledge gained to develop new curricula/courses/programs and be linked to their professional duties at their home institutions.
  • Candidates who propose reach projects related to HIV/AIDS are awarded a special set of grants.

Selection process:

The competition for Fulbright Program grants is merit-based. Candidates are selected based on a variety of factors, which may include:

  • Academic qualifications
  • Project Feasibility
  • Personal leadership ability
  • Available grant funds

Application: Prospective applicants should check the specific nation pages for contact details and program availability.

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  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Nigeria. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program, 2024 is Expired.
  • The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program, 2024 is offered to PhD, Research Fellow/ Scientist degree.
  • The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program, 2024 is offered for Any research subject .
  • The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program, 2024 is open for: Open to selected countries .
  • The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program, 2024 is offered by U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Nigeria.
  • The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program, 2024 covers Partial Funding, varies.