The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) has opened applications for the 2025 Fulbright Scholar Program. This prestigious initiative will select around 15 scholars for the 2025 academic year.
Of these positions, 13 are designated for early-career faculty members and researchers with 2-7 years of experience, while the remaining two spots are allocated for senior scholars who completed their Ph.D. or terminal degree 8-15 years ago.
The Fulbright Scholar Program offers up to 12 months of opportunities for lecturing, post-doctoral research, or a combination of both at a U.S. college or university.
Participants will engage in academic and cultural exchanges, sharing insights about Pakistan’s society and culture with U.S. students, colleagues, and community groups.
Upon returning to Pakistan, scholars are expected to contribute to the country’s development by integrating their U.S. experiences into their academic and professional work.
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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