Portugal
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1 Fulbright/Luso-American Foundation Study/Research Grant
Language:
Proficiency in Portuguese commensurate with the proposed study is required by the beginning date of the grant.
Grant period:
8 months, October through May, beginning with a mandatory on-site orientation.
Candidate profile:
Applications are welcome from candidates at all degree levels.
Affiliation:
Candidates are responsible for arranging their own host affiliations and are encouraged to submit letters of support with their applications. Fulbright grantees may register as special students, and thus be able to attend courses relevant to their projects. Projects may include university coursework, independent library or field research, classes in a music conservatory or art school, special projects in the social or life sciences, or a combination of these.
1 Fulbright/Instituto Camoes Study/Research Grant
Candidate profile:
Candidates at all degree levels will be considered in one of the following fields: linguistics, history, contemporary history, sociology, literature, political science, international relations, communications, language teaching pedagogy and didactics, fine arts, performing arts and distance education. These fields are limited to subjects related to Portuguese Language and Culture and preference will be given to projects that are especially relevant to Portuguese-American cultural relations.
Ineligibility:
Candidates currently residing in Portugal are not eligible.
Grant period:
8 months, October through May, beginning with a mandatory on-site orientation.
Dependents:
No dependent support is available.
2 Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships
Language:
Applicants should be native-speakers of English. Knowledge of Portuguese and/or Spanish is an advantage. Assistants will be given the opportunity to enroll in Portuguese language courses free of charge.
Grant period:
9 months, October to June, beginning with a mandatory orientation in Lisbon.
Candidate profile:
Applications are welcome from candidates at all degree levels. Preference will be given to applicants with an educational background in the humanities. Previous teaching experience is recommended, but not mandatory. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in working with international students.
Ineligibility:
Candidates currently residing in Portugal are not eligible.
Nature of assignment:
Assistants will be placed in a university by the Luso-American Fulbright Commission. The host university will tailor the assistantship to its needs and to the assistant’s interests and abilities. Activities may include: 1) assisting in classroom tutorials; 2) providing educational advising to local students interested in studying in the United States; and, 3) giving presentations related to American studies in English at community organizations.
Dependents:
No dependent support is available.