Tajikistan
Region: South and Central Asia
FULBRIGHT FULL GRANTS Language Knowledge of Russian or Tajik language may be necessary. Language proficiency commensurate with the purposes of the Fulbright Program and sufficient to carry out the proposed course of study or research is expected by the beginning date of the grant. See Critical Language Enhancement Award.
Grant period 10 months. The academic year begins in September and ends in June, including a winter break.
Affiliation Applicants are encouraged to arrange affiliation and submit letters of invitation. Otherwise, they may indicate preferences for affiliation if an invitation is not available. When applicants do not indicate a host institution preference, the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe will seek the most appropriate placements.
Critical Language Enhancement AwardThe Critical Language Enhancement Award provides an opportunity for Fulbright U.S. Student Program grantees to receive three to six months of intensive language study in addition to their research or study grants. The award provides a monthly living stipend and tuition reimbursement for grantees to pursue language training in the host country. Application for a Critical Language Enhancement Award is made in conjunction with the Fulbright U.S. Student application. For additional information and requirements on the award please see Critical Language Enhancement Award details. Tajikistan Acceptable Languages: Tajik/Farsi Prior Language Study: No prior language study in Tajik or Farsi is required.
Dates and Timing: Grantees may start language training at any time following the mandatory pre-departure orientation for South and Central Asia. Grant duration is a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 6 months.
Approved Institutions: Other Notes: The U.S. Embassy in Dashanbe will assist in providing institutional or tutoring options for grantees.
Critical Language Enhancement Award Manager: Cara Wolinsky, cwolinsky@iie.org
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