Malaysia
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5 Fulbright Study/Research Grants
Language:
Proficiency in Malay is not required. However, applicants proposing to do research requiring extensive contact with local populations and/or the study of Malay language texts must have a competence in Bahasa Malaysia. Projects involving extensive interviewing, especially in rural areas, will require more advanced language skills. Applicants should be aware of this and incorporate language study into their proposals, if necessary.
Grant period:
10 months.
Candidate profile :
Candidates at all degree levels are considered. Candidates must be willing and able to work with a high degree of independence.
Ineligibility :
Candidates currently residing in Malaysia (or those who will be living there during the 2013-2014 academic year) will not be considered.
Fields of study :
Applications will be accepted in all fields. Sensitive topics may include certain aspects of environmental management, race relations, and religion, but well-thought-out projects in these fields will be considered. If in doubt about a topic, applicants should contact the Fulbright Commission.
100 Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships
Language:
No Malay language skills are required. ETAs will be given training in basic Malay during the orientation in Malaysia. In line with the program's objectives, English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) are expected to speak only English in their assigned schools.
Grant period:
10 months (January-November), beginning with a mandatory orientation in Malaysia in January 2015.
Candidate profile :
Applicants should be mature and articulate graduating seniors, recent graduates, or Master's-level students. Candidates must be native English-speakers. Candidates need to be adaptable, flexible, independent, and must enjoy working with children. Education majors are especially encouraged to apply, but applicants from all majors are welcome. Teaching experience is preferred, but not required.
Ineligibility:
Candidates currently residing in Malaysia (or those who will be living there during the 2013-2014 academic year) will not be considered.
Nature of assignment:
ETAs will be assigned to primary and secondary schools in the states of Terengganu, Pahang, Perak and Johor, primarily in small towns and rural areas. Approximately 15-20 hours per week will be spent in the classroom assisting English teachers and leading English activities. An additional 5-10 hours will be devoted to participating in or leading school-related activities, clubs, teams, etc. Applications should highlight the applicant’s talents/experience in coaching sports, music, theatre, art, and other skills that could be useful for engaging students both in and out of the classroom.
Independent research:
No research or independent study is required. ETA awards are not study/research awards, and teaching takes most of the grantee’s time. In applying, the Statement of Grant Purpose should focus on why the applicant wishes to teach English in Malaysia, how being an ETA has some relevance to what they have done so far and what they would like to do in the future.
Housing:
Accommodations will be made for grantees with the assistance of the Fulbright Commission and the host state government. Grantees should expect simple Malaysian accommodation which may not be of U.S. standards. Most ETAs will be housed in shared apartments or houses, while some will be in staff quarters of residential (boarding) schools.
Dependents:
ETAs may not be accompanied by dependents.