Ghana

FULBRIGHT FULL GRANTS

Language English. Field researchers may need to speak a local language or hire someone to work with them. Language training institutes are located in Accra, Abetifi and Tamale. Intensive private tutoring can be arranged.

Grant period 10 months. Fulbright grants will begin between August 2010 and March 2011, subject to the approval of the U.S. Embassy, Public Affairs Section (PAS) in Accra.

Affiliation It is the applicant’s responsibility to secure affiliation with an appropriate Ghanaian institution. Candidates are encouraged to identify appropriate host institutions for their projects and to include affiliation letters with their Fulbright applications. The formal affiliation procedure, which is completed upon arrival, involves completion of the appropriate forms and payment of an affiliation fee. Affiliation allows grantees to use university and department libraries and other related facilities.

Research clearance The letter offering affiliation with a university department or other institution serves as the required research clearance.

Dependents The basic amount of the Fulbright grant is increased by US$200 per month for grantees with one accompanying dependent and by US$300 per month for two or more accompanying dependents.

Contact nunoons@state.gov

Website www.accra.usembassy.gov

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