Venezuela
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2 Fulbright Study/Research Grants
Special note for Study/Research applicants:
In recent years, several grantees were unable to obtain a courtesy visa in time to carry out their grants in Venezuela. If this occurs, grant offers may be withdrawn. In limited cases, selected grantees may be able to transfer their projects to another country in the Western Hemisphere. Therefore, applicants to Venezuela must be flexible and open to changes in the event of visa complications.
Language:
Proficient spoken and written Spanish is required at the time of application.
Grant period:
10 months. Fulbright grantees have some flexibility in terms of start dates, but most grantees begin in early September.
Candidate profile :
Candidates at all degree levels will be considered. Applications from graduate students at the MA or Ph.D. levels pursuing fields of study related to law/administration of justice, education/civic education, economics, environment/ecology, physical and biological sciences, history, social communication/mass media, international relations, political science, public policy, public administration and women’s studies are especially encouraged.
Field of study restrictions:
Projects in: Anthropology or Ethnobotany field research; border issues; or, administration of justice related to drug trafficking will not be considered.
Affiliation:
Applicants should provide evidence of contacts with relevant organizations. The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas cannot arrange final affiliations, but will help grantees in confirming arrangements and in easing logistical problems.
Research clearance:
When required, grantees must obtain clearances, through their affiliation contacts prior to beginning their projects.
4 Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships
Special note for ETA applicants:
In recent years, several grantees were unable to obtain a courtesy visa in time to carry out their grants in Venezuela. If this occurs, selected grantees may be able to transfer their projects to another country in the Western Hemisphere. Therefore, applicants to Venezuela must be flexible and open to changes in the event of visa complications.
Language:
Proficient spoken and written Spanish are required at the time of application.
Grant period:
10 months, mid-September to July, beginning with a mandatory orientation program.
Candidate profile :
Applicants should be mature and articulate graduating seniors, recent graduates, or enrolled Master’s-level students, and should be energetic, enthusiastic, and able to relate to pre-teen and teenage students. An awareness of and sensitivity to current events in the host country are essential in this program. No previous teaching experience is required, but a demonstrated interest in education and learning is strongly recommended.
Nature of assignment:
Grantees are placed at a Binational Center (BNC), in Merida, Maracaibo or Caracas, affiliated with the U.S. Embassy or at one of several universities in cities throughout the country that are affiliated with the ETA program. Up to 30 hours per week will be spent in activities related to the ETA assignment. These may include leading language learning classes, facilitating conversation groups, and/or presenting lectures/discussions on U.S. culture and society to young students. Applicants should indicate if they have a preference for a BNC or university placement; such requests will be considered, but are not guaranteed. In addition, grantees will be called upon to make presentations on an aspect(s) of U.S. culture and society, e.g., music, art, law, journalism, etc., within their host community. Drawing on their own backgrounds, experiences and interests, applicants should describe how they would incorporate such topics into their classroom and community activities in their Statements of Grant Purpose. ETAs also may pursue an independent research, study or volunteer project. The project is a secondary activity that will supplement the grantee’s ETA responsibilities. Applicants should briefly describe this project plan in their Statements of Grant Purpose.
Housing:
Housing arrangements will be made with the assistance of the U.S. Embassy, the BNCs or the universities.
Dependents:
No dependent support is available.