U.S. Embassy Dhaka is launching the 2025-26 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program, offering scholars the chance to conduct post-doctoral research and teach at U.S. institutions. Program which aims to provide opportunities for scholars with 10 or more years of professional experience, is open to experienced Bangladeshi professionals, university faculty members, and researchers from think tanks and relevant organizations. The program focuses on various fields such as university administration, curriculum development, distance learning, education technology, public health, biological sciences, pharmacy, climate change and disaster management, urban planning, and international relations.
Program offers research grants for scholars to conduct needs assessments, consult with administrators and instructors, and develop academic curricula or educational materials. It also offers one- or two-semester lecturing grants for Bangladeshi scholars and academics interested in teaching at American universities. Candidates must have excellent English language skills to function professionally in an American university setting.
During the program, Fulbright Visiting Scholars can engage in stimulating topics, meet other Fulbrighters, broaden their intellectual networks, and experience the diversity of higher education in the United States. The Outreach Lecturing Fund (OLF) provides funding for campuses to virtually host Fulbright Visiting Scholars for short-term speaking engagements, promoting academic disciplines and cultural understanding. The Enrichment Program offers Fulbright Visiting Scholars activities that enhance their exchange programs, enabling them to better experience America and further the Fulbright Program’s goal of increasing mutual understanding between the U.S. and other countries.
Eligibility requirements include being senior faculty members/researchers holding a PhD or equivalent professional training or experience, having a minimum of ten years of professional experience, excellent publication records, excellent English language skills, submitting a detailed project statement of proposed activity at a U.S. institution, and being committed to returning to Bangladesh upon completion of their research/teaching assignments.
Application Information and Deadline:
Applications are due on Tuesday, January 1, 2025, at 10:59 a.m. BST (Bangladesh time).
For submitting online application, please visit https://apply.iie.org/fvsp2025
For detailed application instructions, please check: Instructions for Completing the 2025-2026 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program Application
For further information, please contact: research@brightadmissioncoaching.