Bahrain
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Fulbright Study/Research Grants
Language:
A knowledge of Arabic sufficient to carry out the proposed research is required.
Grant period:
10 months. Fulbright grants will begin between August 2014 and February 2015, subject to the approval of the U.S. Embassy in Manama. 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.
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 Manama makes the final arrangements in placing grantees at the appropriate academic institutions.
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.
2 Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships
Language:
Applicants must be articulate native English-speakers. Intermediate-level proficiency in Arabic is recommended, but not required. ETAs are provided with limited instruction in colloquial Arabic during the orientation program upon arrival in Bahrain. Previous study, work, or travel experience in the Middle East and some Arabic language study/familiarity is preferred.
Grant period:
10 months. Grant dates correspond with the academic year in Bahrain, September through June. The grant period begins with a one-week orientation organized by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy. ETAs are required to attend and participate in the orientation program. 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. Applicants should be knowledgeable of world issues, and be articulate, resourceful, tolerant, flexible, and mature, and demonstrate the initiative, leadership, and confidence required to assist with the teaching of English in a foreign setting. Some teaching experience is preferred. Preference will be given to graduates enrolled in Master’s degree programs who are interested in international education and teaching. All fields of study will be considered, but preference is given to studies related to the teaching of English, bilingual education, linguistics, area studies, international relations, or political science.
Affiliation:
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) matches the grantee with the appropriate Bahraini universities and vocational institutions. 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.
Nature of assignment:
The Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) Program aims to strengthen English language instruction at Bahraini educational or vocational institutions by providing up to 20 hours per week of part-time assistance to permanent teaching staff. At the same time, U.S. participants gain from the intensive cross-cultural interaction and international educational and/or research opportunities at pre-selected Bahraini institutions. Independent study that does not conflict with assigned teaching assistant responsibilities is encouraged.