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2009-2010 Fulbright African Senior Research Scholar Program

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This Program is open to African University faculty either to conduct postdoctoral research or undertake a planned program of reading and research during the 2009-2010 academic year at a U.S. academic or research institution.  Proposals involving doctoral dissertation research, postdoctoral research immediately following completion of a doctoral degree, or travel and consultation at multiple institutions will not be accepted.  This year’s competition includes a special category for scholars with proposals in HIV/AIDS and AIDS-related research.  The program descriptions below refer to university faculty.  Applicants affiliated with independent research centers, museums, or other cultural institutions, which have educational and research objectives are also eligible and encouraged to apply.

Awards are open without regard to academic discipline, faculty rank, sex, and age.  Preference will be given to those proposals that will best promote the spirit and goals of the Fulbright Program: to increase and enhance mutual understanding between the United States and African countries through interpersonal contact and the sharing of professional and academic experience and expertise among the widest possible audience.  In general, preference will be given to qualified candidates who have no previous experience in the United States, or only limited experience.  A good command of English is essential.  Applicants must be of Malagasy citizenship and currently resident in Madagascar.

The American Embassy is pleased to offer three different categories of grants:

1.  African Research Scholar program for senior research awards:  Senior Research awards for three to nine months are offered for African University faculty to conduct research beginning no earlier than August 2009 and no later than March 2009 at a U.S. academic or research institution.  Proposals involving doctoral dissertation research, post-doctoral degree, or travel and consultation at multiple institutions will not be accepted.  Length of grants is determined by the requirements of the proposed research, as clearly demonstrated in the research proposal.  Maximum length of award is nine months.  Most successful research scholar applicants hold Ph.D. degrees.  Preference will be given to individuals who have at least three years of university teaching experience, a productive scholarly record, and whose project proposals relate directly to their ongoing teaching and/or research responsibilities.

2.  African Research Scholar program for program and curriculum development awards:  These awards for three-to-five-months will be offered for African university faculty to undertake a planned program of reading and research beginning no earlier than August 2009 and no later than March 2010 at a U.S. academic or research institution.  Proposals should be linked to professional duties (classroom instructions, advising students, administration, university outreach projects for teachers or other professionals) and should demonstrate how the scholar would use the knowledge gained to develop new courses, curricula, or programs at the home institution.  These grants are also appropriate for scholars with less experience than senior researchers or for those in academic communities, which are isolated from current U.S. research developments.  Proposals involving doctoral dissertation research, post-doctoral degree, or travel and consultation at multiple institutions will not be accepted.  Funding is available for a maximum period of five months only.  Experienced university lecturers who do not hold Ph.D degrees are eligible in this category but need strong letters of reference or invitation.  Preference will be given to individuals who have at least three years of university teaching experience and whose project proposals focus on updating their scholarly knowledge to improve classroom instruction and to contribute to the development of programs or curricula at their home institutions.

3.  African Research Scholar program – HIV/AIDS and AIDS-related research:  Scholars in a wide variety of disciplines:  sociology and social work, anthropology, education, economics, law, public administration, communications, art, theater, medical sciences, biological sciences, psychology, for example, are invited to formulate research and professional development proposals with an HIV/AIDS focus.  Scholars may apply either as senior research scholars or as program and curriculum development scholars. 

Applications must be submitted on an official application. Click here to apply

Completed forms must be received to the American Embassy, Antsahavola, Antananarivo no later than close of business, April 1, 2009.  For further information, please contact the American Embassy, Tel. 22-212-57 ext. 2210 or 2282, Fax: 22-345-39.