Once again the United States Embassy in Tanzania invites
applications for the United States government's Fulbright African Research
Scholar Program (ARSP) for the year 2013 - 2014 from qualified Tanzanians.
The Fulbright ARSP for the year 2013 -2014 consists of two programs: one
for Research Scholars grant and the other for Curriculum Development Grants.
Applicants must have excellent command of English and be Tanzanian
citizens currently working in Tanzania. Applicants should have approval from
their home institution.
Research Grants
Awards of 3 to 9 months are offered for African university faculty or
research institute professionals to conduct research in any academic discipline
at a U.S. academic or research institution beginning no earlier than August 2013
and no later than March 2014. Preference will be given to individuals with a
doctorate degree, at least three years of university teaching experience, a
productive scholarly record, and whose projects relate directly to their
ongoing teaching and/or research responsibilities. Length of grants is
determined by research requirements as demonstrated in the proposal.
Program and Curriculum Development Grants
Awards of 3 to 5 months are offered for African university faculty or
administrators to conduct research in any academic discipline at a U.S.
academic or research institution beginning no earlier than August 2013 and no
later than March 2014. Proposals should be linked to professional duties and
demonstrate how the scholar will use the knowledge gained to develop new
courses, curricula, or programs at the home institution. These grants are
designed for less experienced scholars who may not have had access to current
research or instructional developments in their disciplines. University faculty
who do not hold doctorate degrees are eligible for awards in this category but
need strong letters of reference or invitation to convince the academic review
panel to nominate them for awards. Length of grants is determined by research
requirements as demonstrated in the proposal.
HIV/AIDS
The African Research Scholar Program includes a special set of grants
for scholars with proposals in HIV/AIDS-related research. Scholars in all
academic disciplines are invited to formulate proposals with an HIV/AIDS focus.
Candidates may apply either as research scholars or as program and curriculum
development scholars.
Additional Information on Eligibility
- Applicants
must be citizens of the country from which they apply or permanent
residents qualified to hold a valid passport issued by that country.
- Applicants
must not have received a Fulbright grant for study, teaching, or research
in the U.S. within the last five years.
- Preference
will be given to individuals who have had no experience or only limited
experience in the United States.
- Proposals
involving doctoral dissertation research, post-doctoral research
immediately following completion of a doctoral degree, or general
professional travel, are ineligible.
- Proposals
for clinical medical research involving physician training, patient care
and contact cannot be approved under the Fulbright Program.
- Applicants
must have sufficient English proficiency to carry out their research
projects and collaborate effectively with colleagues. TOEFL exams are not
required, but Posts may choose to institute local English language
testing, if necessary, to evaluate applicants’ language skills.
- Applicants
must be in good health. Successful candidates will be asked to submit a
Medical History and Examination Report.
- Scholars
who were unsuccessful in previous competitions may re-apply. Repeat
applicants should revise their proposals, update curriculum vitae, and
obtain current letters of reference.
- Scholars
must indicate the type of grant for which they are applying (research or
program and curriculum development.
- Letters
of invitation or identification of potential host colleagues or
institutions may be part of an application but are not required.
Applicants are discouraged from requesting affiliation with an alma mater.
Applicants unfamiliar with U.S. institutions and scholars may rely on CIES
to recommend suitable placements.
Applications should be submitted online through Embark system(https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international.) Applicants
should create an account and then follow instructions to complete the
application. When sending supporting documents to the Fulbright Program
Coordinator, send copies of transcripts and certificates.
Candidates successful passed Tanzanian review committee will be requested to
send originals and certified copies at a later date for nomination for the
Africa-wide competition.
Deadline for submission of applications is July 31, 2012.
All applications should enclose a brief (not more than two pages) outline of
the research proposal highlighting the problem statement, its relevance to the
institution, the method of investigation and a preliminary work plan
Applications should be submitted to:
The Fulbright Program Officer,
Fulbright ARSP
686 Old Bagamoyo Road, Msasani,
P.O. Box 9123, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,
Voice: +255 222294000
Fax: +255 222294722
Email: drs_exchanges@state.gov
Fulbright ARSP
686 Old Bagamoyo Road, Msasani,
P.O. Box 9123, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,
Voice: +255 222294000
Fax: +255 222294722
Email: drs_exchanges@state.gov