Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program 2024-25

Visiting Scholar Program deadline- 11:59 PM November 6, 2023

Eligibility Requirements

  • 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 2009-2020 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