The U.S. Mission is now accepting applications for the 2020 Fulbright African Research Scholar Program. This <a href="https://www.for9a.com/en/opportunity/category/Competitions-and-Awards" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">award</a> funds African university lecturers and professors to conduct postdoctoral research or undertake a planned program of reading and research.<h3>Program Information:</h3>Two categories of <a href="https://www.for9a.com/en/opportunity/category/Grants" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">grants</a> are offered in the ARSP: research grants and program and curriculum development grants.<ul><li>Research Grants:</li></ul>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 2020 and no later than March 2021. Applicants must hold a <a href="https://www.for9a.com/en/opportunity/category/Scholarships/PhD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">doctorate</a> or equivalent terminal degree in their fields. &nbsp;Preference will be given to individuals who have at least three years of university teaching experience and a productive scholarly record.<ul><li>Program and Curriculum Development Grants:</li></ul>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 2020 and no later than March 2021. &nbsp;Proposals should be linked to professional duties and demonstrate how the scholar will use the knowledge gained to develop new courses, curricula, or other academic programs at the home institution. &nbsp;These grants are designed for university faculty or administrators with less experience and who may not have had recent access to research or instructional developments in their disciplines. &nbsp;A doctorate degree is not required, but applicants must hold a minimum of a <a href="https://www.for9a.com/en/opportunity/category/Scholarships/Master" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">master&rsquo;s</a> or equivalent graduate degree.Additional Information on Eligibility:<ul><li>The ARSP is open to scholars in all disciplines and without regard to gender or age; however, proposals for clinical medical research involving patient contact cannot be approved under the Fulbright Program.</li><li>Applicants must be citizens of the country from which they apply or permanent residents qualified to hold a valid passport issued by that country.</li><li>Applicants for research grants must hold a doctorate degree or equivalent terminal degree in their fields. &nbsp;Preference is given to individuals who have at least three years of university teaching experience and a productive scholarly record.</li><li>Applicants without doctorate degrees but who hold a master&rsquo;s or equivalent graduate degree are eligible in the program and curriculum development category.</li><li>Applications for doctoral dissertation research, postdoctoral research immediately following the completion of a doctorate degree, or general professional travel, are ineligible.</li><li>Preference will be given to candidates who have not previously received a Fulbright scholar grant.</li><li>Preference will be given to candidates who have had no experience or limited experience in the U.S.</li><li>Applicants must have sufficient proficiency in English to carry out their research projects and collaborate effectively with colleagues. &nbsp;TOEFL exams are not required, but Posts may choose to institute local English language testing, if necessary, to evaluate applicants&rsquo; language skills. &nbsp;At a minimum, Posts should evaluate English-language proficiency through a documented interview conducted in-person or by videoconferencing, or by telephone if videoconferencing is not a viable option.</li><li>Applicants must be in good health. &nbsp;Successful candidates will be asked to submit a Medical History and Examination Report.</li><li>Scholars who were unsuccessful in previous competitions may re-apply. &nbsp;Repeat applicants should revise their proposals, update curriculum vitae, and obtain current letters of reference.</li></ul>See more available <a href="https://www.for9a.com/en/opportunity/category/Events-Festivals-and-Conferences">events and conferences</a> on For9aSee more available <a href="https://www.for9a.com/en/opportunity/category/Volunteer-Work">volunteer opportunities</a> on For9aSee more available <a href="https://www.for9a.com/en/country/Australia">opportunities in Australia</a> on For9a

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Fulbright Research Studies Grants for African Researchers 2020