Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program 2023-24

Visiting Scholar Program deadline- 11:59 PM December 20, 2022

Eligibility Requirements

Dr. Sujit Shah conducted research on the preparation and characterization of carbon dots nanoparticles for photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants from wastewater in the Department of Chemistry, University of Miami, Florida
  • Nepalese Citizenship
  • Doctoral degree (for researchers) or equivalent professional training or experience at the time of application (for artists)- For professionals and artists outside academe, recognized professional standing and substantial professional accomplishment is expected. For post-doctoral researchers, only those scholars who received their doctorate between 2008-2018 are eligible to apply. A minimum of three years’ post-doctoral professional experience in Nepal for post-doctoral researchers; a minimum of five years of experience in the area is required for artists.
  • A detailed statement of proposed activity for research and/or an artistic project at a U.S. institution- The proposed project should contribute to the development of knowledge in your field and must be feasible within a maximum period of nine months in the U.S. For post-doctoral researchers, the subject of the proposed research must relate directly to Nepal. For artists, the proposed project must have relevance to Nepal
  • Proficiency in English appropriate to the proposed project
  • Sound physical and mental health- Those selected for a Fulbright grant are required to submit a Medical History and Examination Report before their grants can be finalized
J-1 Visa

Fulbright Scholars enter the U.S. on an Exchange Visitor (J-1) visa under a U.S. Department of State program and are subject to the two-year home-country residency requirement associated with the J-1 visa. Scholars/Artists are expected to reside in Nepal for two years after completion of their Fulbright grant period in the U.S. before they may apply for non-immigrant visas (H and L) as temporary workers, for permanent residence in the U.S., or as immigrants. Scholars/Artists and their dependents who have held J visas with sponsorship of more than six months are not eligible to re-enter as J-1 researchers or artists for 12 months following the program sponsorship end date.