Program Benefits
The program provides a comprehensive package that includes airfare, an incidental research allowance, a living stipend, and health insurance. Additionally, the program covers the visa application process and offers financial support for one accompanying dependent.
Eligibility Criteria
The program is open to scholars, professionals, and artists from all fields, except clinical medicine. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or terminal degree and have been in their current academic role for at least two years. Those who have recently returned from educational experiences in the United States must have spent at least two years in Pakistan before applying.\
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Key Qualifications
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- A well-structured proposal outlining the applicant’s objectives in the U.S. and the relevance of their work to Pakistan. This proposal is a critical part of the application.
- Demonstrated ability to teach at the university level.
- Pakistani citizenship, with a solid academic record and active participation in academic or professional activities in Pakistan.
Ineligibility Criteria
- Individuals holding dual U.S./Pakistani citizenship or those with a spouse, parent, or child over 18 years of age who holds U.S. citizenship or permanent residency are not eligible.
- Employees of Fulbright, the U.S. Department of State, USAID, and their immediate family members are ineligible to apply.
- Those currently studying or working in the U.S. on a visa are also ineligible.
- Any form of plagiarism, fraudulent publications, or misrepresentation will lead to immediate disqualification.
Application Procedure Interested candidates must submit their applications online through the USEFP website at www.usefp.org. Only online applications will be accepted, and the deadline for submission, including all references, is Wednesday, September 18, 2024.
USEFP encourages applicants from underserved communities and those with diverse backgrounds to apply. For further details, prospective applicants can visit the USEFP website or contact USEFP via email at scholar@usefp.org, by phone at 051-8431300, or by fax at 051-8431555.
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