Oman
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Fulbright Study/Research Grants
Language:
A level of proficiency in Arabic sufficient to carry out the proposed research is preferred. English is the medium of instruction in all private and government colleges and universities. Courses in the Colleges of Arts and of Education and Islamic Sciences are taught in Arabic.
Grant period:
10 months, September through late June. Fulbright grants will begin between August 2014 and March 2015, subject to the approval of the U.S. Embassy in Muscat. In addition, all grantees are required to attend a Pre-departure Orientation in Washington DC in mid-June 2014 as a condition of their grants.
Field of study restrictions:
Proposals in all fields are welcome, with the following caveats: any subject related to politics is not recommended; projects in social anthropology and genetics may present issues depending on the specific nature of the proposal. Candidates with such proposals are encouraged to contact the U.S. Embassy early in the application process.
Affiliation:
It is strongly recommended that applicants identify appropriate host institutions for their projects and that they include affiliation letters with their Fulbright applications. However, the U.S. Embassy in Muscat makes the final arrangements in placing grantees at the appropriate academic institutions.
Research clearance/visa requirements:
Individual academic institutions are not able to grant permission for off-campus fieldwork. Students wishing to conduct field research will need permission from, and should seek affiliation with, the pertinent ministry dealing with their project area. Allow plenty of time for such clearances. Students need to send their passport copies, photos, and curricula vitae to the U.S. Embassy before their arrival and the Embassy will forward the documents to the host institutions in order to facilitate the visa issuance process.
Dependents:
The grant is increased by US$100 per month for one accompanying dependent; by US$200 per month for two or more accompanying dependents.
1 Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship
Language:
Successful applicants must be articulate, native English-speakers. Previous study, work or travel experience in the Middle East and North Africa and at least one (1) year of intensive Arabic language study/language familiarity is preferred. Part-time and limited Arabic language training opportunities will be identified by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Oman. Program participants will be responsible for any costs associated with Arabic language training.
Grant period:
10 months, from September 2014 through June 2015. Fulbright ETAs will be required to attend and participate in a three-day in-country orientation program in September. In addition, all grantees are required to attend a Pre-departure Orientation in Washington DC in mid-June 2014 as a condition of their grants.
Candidate profile :
Applications will be considered from candidates at all degree levels. A Master's degree is strongly preferred, but is not required. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong interest in international education and teaching in TEFL/Linguistics; Area Studies; International Relations; Political Science; or Bilingual Education. Applicants should be articulate, resourceful, tolerant, flexible, mature, and knowledgeable of world issues, and demonstrate the initiative, leadership, and confidence required to assist with the teaching of English in a foreign setting. Some teaching experience is preferred.
Nature of assignment:
The Fulbright ETA Program aims to strengthen English language instruction at Omani educational and professional institutions in the public and private sector by providing up to 20 hours per week of part-time English teaching assistance to permanent teaching staff. At the same time, Fulbright English Teaching Assistants will gain from intensive cross-cultural interaction and international educational and/or research opportunities at pre-selected Omani institutions. Independent study or research that does not conflict with assigned teaching responsibilities is encouraged.
Affiliation:
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) matches the grantee with the appropriate Omani educational or professional institution. Details of assignment are subject to communication between the PAS and the host institution, based on the host institution’s needs and the academic profile and teaching experience of the selected candidate. The ETA role with the host institution takes precedence over any secondary independent study project.
Dependents:
No dependent support is available.