Fulbright Scholar Program Open for New Applications
The Fulbright program is administered by the U.S. Department of State
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs which is represented in Estonia
by the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section. The primary purpose of the
Fulbright program is to promote mutual understanding between the people of
the United States and the peoples of other countries for a variety of
educational activities. The Fulbright Scholar Program in Estonia offers
research grants in all fields, except for medical studies. Candidates may
be university teachers or researchers, or professionals whose expertise
would be enhanced by further study or research in their field.Grants are
awarded for a period of three to ten months within one study year. Subject
to availability of funds, some grants may be extended for limited
periods.Eligibility requirements for Estonian researchers:- Estonian
citizenship,- doctoral degree or equivalent professional training or
experience (in liberal arts),- proficiency in English appropriate to the
proposed lecturing or research project to be carried out in the United
States,- a detailed statement of proposed activity for research or
lecturing at an American institution,- good health.Preferred candidates
will present letter of invitation on behalf of the U.S. institution.
Initial screening and endorsement of a scholar's application will be done
by a selection committee coordinated by the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs
Section.After filling in the on-line application, please also submit a
paper copy of the application together with other related documents, to the
U.S. Embassy, Kentmanni 20, 15099 Tallinn. Finalists will be interviewed in
December 2011/January 2012 by a bi-national (American-Estonian) selection
committee. Please click here to start your on-line application. The
deadline for sending applications for the 2012-2013 academic year is
December 11, 2011. Complete applications should be sent to the following
address:Jane SusiFulbright ProgramEmbassy of the United States of
AmericaKentmanni 2015099 Tallinn
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs which is represented in Estonia
by the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section. The primary purpose of the
Fulbright program is to promote mutual understanding between the people of
the United States and the peoples of other countries for a variety of
educational activities. The Fulbright Scholar Program in Estonia offers
research grants in all fields, except for medical studies. Candidates may
be university teachers or researchers, or professionals whose expertise
would be enhanced by further study or research in their field.Grants are
awarded for a period of three to ten months within one study year. Subject
to availability of funds, some grants may be extended for limited
periods.Eligibility requirements for Estonian researchers:- Estonian
citizenship,- doctoral degree or equivalent professional training or
experience (in liberal arts),- proficiency in English appropriate to the
proposed lecturing or research project to be carried out in the United
States,- a detailed statement of proposed activity for research or
lecturing at an American institution,- good health.Preferred candidates
will present letter of invitation on behalf of the U.S. institution.
Initial screening and endorsement of a scholar's application will be done
by a selection committee coordinated by the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs
Section.After filling in the on-line application, please also submit a
paper copy of the application together with other related documents, to the
U.S. Embassy, Kentmanni 20, 15099 Tallinn. Finalists will be interviewed in
December 2011/January 2012 by a bi-national (American-Estonian) selection
committee. Please click here to start your on-line application. The
deadline for sending applications for the 2012-2013 academic year is
December 11, 2011. Complete applications should be sent to the following
address:Jane SusiFulbright ProgramEmbassy of the United States of
AmericaKentmanni 2015099 Tallinn