Jamaica
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Fulbright Study/Research Grants
Grant period:
The maximum duration of a grant is 10 months. Most grantees choose to begin in the fall, but the start date is flexible. Grants may begin as early as August. The last possible start date is March 31, 2015.
Affiliation:
Applicants are responsible for arranging their own affiliation(s) with an academic institution, research facility, or another appropriate organization, and for submitting supporting documentation. Affiliation with the University of West Indies (UWI) is preferred.
Tuition:
The U.S. Embassy in Kingston may be able to obtain a tuition waiver or discount for grantees to audit a course or two each semester. Waivers for full tuition or for grantees seeking to obtain degrees at UWI are subject to discussion with the university and are not guaranteed. Applicants should have alternate plans for funding tuition for full-time or degree study. The U.S. Embassy will assist grantees with finalizing arrangements.
Specific considerations:
- Accommodation may be available at UWI only if the student is planning to be a full-time student at UWI for the academic year. Inquiries need to be made at the time of application to UWI. Accommodation options are limited and the safety of grantees is of paramount concern, so early research will help to ensure best options are available to successful applicants.
- When designing projects, applicants should be aware that street crime is a concern in urban areas, and projects that compromise safety are not advised.
Visa requirements:
U.S. students traveling to Jamaica as part of the Fulbright Program must obtain a valid student visa prior to entry into Jamaica. The grantee will also be required to extend this visa at the local immigration office shortly after arrival. This must be done for the grantee and any dependent who will remain in Jamaica for more than one month after the arrival of the grantee. The grantee is responsible for obtaining the required visa and visa extension, but the U.S. Embassy will assist in taking you to the appropriate office for the submission of required documents. The grant does not provide for expenses related to visa fees; any visa expenses will be borne by the grantee.
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.
Please consider schooling requirements for minor dependents and seek U.S. Embassy assistance 4-6 months prior to arrival to ascertain availability of space for admission in your preferred school(s). The grantee and all of his/her dependents must be registered at https://step.state.gov/step/ within the first week of arrival.
Contact :
Bernadette Hutchinson, Cultural Affairs Specialist hutchinsonbg@state.gov; Kimberly Joe Munroe, Cultural Affairs Assistant munroekj@state.gov; Shayzan McBeam, Cultural Affairs Assistant mcbeams@state.gov . Grantees should make contact to establish a connection with the U.S. Embassy as soon as they are notified that they have been awarded a grant.