Czech Republic
Region: Europe and Eurasia
There are two types of Fulbright grants to Czech Republic.
5 FULBRIGHT FULL GRANTS
Language Knowledge of Czech is essential for successful completion of specific study plans (e.g., studies of Czech language, literature, history) or programs in Czech. Czech language summer schools in the Czech Republic, with tuition covered by the Fulbright Commission, can be arranged for those applicants whose projects would require a higher Czech language proficiency.
Academic year Two semesters: usually mid-September through January; February through mid-June. The Fulbright Commission organizes a one-week orientation in mid- September and a mid-year conference in early February. Attendance at these events is required.
Candidate profile Advanced graduate students capable of working independently are preferred. Applicants should have some experience in the proposed field of study.
Affiliation The Fulbright Commission can assist in establishing contacts with appropriate institutions, if needed. If students apply for programs at Czech universities (i.e., they do not propose an independent research project), they should apply for regular programs with Czech as the language of instruction. Applicants in the creative and performing arts must submit a letter of support from their prospective tutor or host institution. The Commission can also provide assistance in securing professional advice. Apart from Charles University, there are comparable opportunities for independent study and research at all Czech higher education institutions in and outside of Prague, such as Plzen, Ceske Budejovice, Liberec, Usti nad Labem, Ostrava, Opava, Olomouc, Brno, and at the institutions of the Czech Academy of Sciences.
Independent research Applicants must present evidence of consultation with relevant scholars in the Czech Republic regarding the feasibility of their proposed projects and the availability of related resources. However, the Fulbright Commission is prepared to assist in locating research contacts. Letters of support from Czech scholars must be included in the application.
Dependents The basic amount of the Fulbright grant is increased by US$100 per month for one accompanying dependent and by US$200 per month for two or more accompanying dependents.
Contact The Fulbright Commission in the Czech Republic welcomes applicants to discuss feasibility of projects through e-mail at fulbright@fulbright.cz. Website www.fulbright.cz Fulbright grants to the European Union See Fulbright grants to the European Union 2 FULBRIGHT ENGLISH TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS Language Applicants must be articulate native English- speakers. Knowledge of Czech is an advantage.
Grant period 10 months, September 1 through June 30. The grant period starts with the beginning of the academic year at the host institution. The Fulbright Commission organizes a one-week orientation in mid-September and a mid-year conference in early February. Attendance at the orientation is required.
Candidate profile Applications are welcome from graduating seniors interested in any of the following fields: TEFL/applied linguistics, Czech studies, American literature, American studies, the arts, political science, international relations, and/or graduate students interested in international education. Previous teaching experience is preferred. Positions require teaching approximately 15 hours per week. The Fulbright Commission in Prague welcomes applicants to discuss feasibility of projects through e-mail.
Affiliation Grantees will be placed as assistant teachers in English classes at Czech secondary or post-secondary schools corresponding to their project priorities. Grantees are likely to be outside of Prague. Housing will be arranged with the help of the Commission and the host institution.
Contact fulbright@fulbright.cz.
Website http://www.fulbright.cz/
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