Morocco
Region: Near East/North Africa
There are two types of Fulbright grants to Morocco 12 FULBRIGHT FULL GRANTS
Language Candidates for research projects must have (a) at least an intermediate level of proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) or the same in Moroccan Arabic (which differs considerably from MSA); or, (b) fluency in French. Candidates should investigate which language is more useful for their research objectives. In some cases, Berber may be desirable; a command of both Arabic and French is desirable. For grantees not participating in Critical Language Enhancement Award, the Commission recommends that those lacking a command of Moroccan Arabic begin their grant periods with at least five weeks of intensive dialectical study. MACECE assists in making the arrangements for language study. Grantees who arrive with a high level of proficiency in MSA may find it practical to adapt to the Moroccan spoken dialect of Arabic without classroom language instruction.
Academic year Late September to the end of June.
Grant period 9 months. Grantees are expected to arrive in Morocco in time to attend an official orientation in early September and must attend the predeparture orientation in Washington, DC in June or July 2011. Students proposing field or library research are not bound by the dates of the academic year. Grantees accepted for and using the full extent of the Critical Language Enhancement Award may spend up to six months studying language before beginning their research, bringing the total period in residence up to as long as 15 months.
Candidate profile Candidates at all degree levels are considered. Ideal candidates should have a distinctive research project dealing with a subject of Moroccan interest that can be reasonably accomplished in nine months. Candidates with language facility and with cross-cultural experience will find their research more effectively accomplished and their Fulbright experience enhanced. Candidates who present research projects showing specific knowledge of Morocco, the Maghreb, the Arab-African world, and Islam, for example, will have a better grasp of research possibilities.
Ineligibility Candidates currently residing in Morocco are not eligible.
Field of study restrictions Topics seen as sensitive in Morocco vary and communication concerning research sensitivity should be discussed in ample lead time with MACECE before the application process is complete. Contact j.miller@macece.ma.
Affiliation The Commission arranges affiliation for students with universities, NGOs, or other appropriate institutions. (For detailed information on Moroccan institutions of higher education, please consult www.dfc.gov.ma. MACECE encourages applicants to present at least one letter of invitation from a Moroccan institution or university professor as part of their application.
Tuition Students with sufficient language capability may attend classes as auditors at Moroccan universities without charge through arrangements made by MACECE.
Special program/country considerations Candidates must include a summary copy of their Statement of Grant Purpose in Arabic and/or French as part of their Fulbright applications.
Research clearance The process of research clearance is begun by MACECE as soon as candidates’ dossiers are complete and before their arrival in country. Candidates should specify locations of their prospective research (provinces, cities, villages) in their application or as early as possible. MACECE provides all grantees with an all-purpose “lettre d’attestation” (letter of credence). Grantees will apply for Moroccan residency before the 3-month limit of the initial tourist visa, for which there is no application.
Special opportunities Morocco’s wide geographic, environmental, and social diversity presents a broad potential forresearch topics. MACECE encourages grantees to explore their Fulbright experience through the “Ibn Battuta Writers’ Project.”
Dependents The basic amount of the Fulbright grant is increased by US$100 per month for grantees with one accompanying dependent and by US$200 for grantees with two or more accompanying dependents.
Contact To discuss project feasibility, applicants should contact Jim Miller at j.miller@macece.ma. For general questions, please contact Saadia Maski at s.maski@macece.ma
Website http://www.macece.org
Newsletter http://macece.bizland.com/home.html 12 Fulbright English Teaching AssistantshipsThe Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) Program aims at strengthening English language instruction at Moroccan educational institutions by providing part-time assistance of 12 -20 hours per week to permanent Moroccan teaching staff. At the same time, U.S. participants gain from cross-cultural interactions and research opportunities.
Language Applicants must be articulate native speakers of English. Intermediate-level proficiency in Arabic or French is recommended but not required. All assistants will receive a short, in-country intensive course in colloquial Moroccan Arabic and the nature of the Moroccan educational system before university classes begin. ETAs are not eligible for the CLEA in Morocco.
Candidate profile Applications from candidates at all degree levels are welcome but preference will be given to graduate students enrolled in a master’s or Ph.D. degree program who are interested in gaining experience in international education and teaching. In addition to candidates studying English, linguistics, and related areas, applications from other areas of the humanities, the social sciences, and American studies are especially welcome. Some teaching experience is required.
Grant activity English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) will be placed in the Moroccan public university system as English language teaching assistants for no more 20 hours per week classroom teaching. Responsibilities may also extend to giving presentations on different topics related to the United States, preparing classroom activities, or participating in university cultural activities. Independent study and research is also encouraged but it should not conflict with teaching duties.
Affiliation MACECE will match the grantee with the Moroccan university. Details of the ETA’s affiliation will be arranged by the Fulbright Commission and the host institution based on successful candidate profiles and the host institutions’ needs.
Grant duration 10 months, including the general MACECE Fulbright Orientation in September plus 10 days of language and cultural instruction specifically designed for the ETAs upon arrival. Grant dates must correspond to the MACECE Orientation and the academic year in Morocco: early September 2011 through June 30, 2012. Grantees will also attend the pre-departure orientation program in Washington, D.C. during the summer of 2011 and the MACECE Fulbrighter Symposium, which will be organized by the Commission in April 2012.
General comments Moroccan government clearance is required for all foreign teachers and researchers. The Moroccan Fulbright Commission applies to the Government of Morocco for all necessary clearances for candidates who are offered awards. ETA program details will be designed and implemented within the context of the aims and needs of the Ministry of National Education.
Critical Language Enhancement AwardThe Critical Language Enhancement Award provides an opportunity for Fulbright U.S. Student Program grantees to receive two 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. Morocco Acceptable Languages: Arabic – Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and dialect Prior Language Study: A minimum of one year of prior Arabic study is required. For details, see here.
Dates and Timing: All grantees to Morocco must begin in September, roughly at the time or slightly before their orientation. Grant duration is a minimum of 2 months and a maximum of 6 months.
Approved Institutions: Other Notes: All grantees may take advantage of a five-week course at ALIF beginning in September. Those who have a Critical Language Enhancement Award to Morocco may also take part in the five-week course and count this towards their Critical Language Enhancement Award time. ETAs are not eligible for the CLEA in Morocco, but do receive 30+ hours of instruction in Moroccan Arabic during a two-week orientation in country.
Critical Language Enhancement Award Manager: Cara Wolinsky, cwolinsky@iie.org; Saadia Maski, Moroccan-American Commission for Educational & Cultural Exchange, s.maski@macece.ma
Fulbright Grant Manager: Jermaine Jones, jjones@iie.org; Saadia Maski, Moroccan-American Commission for Educational & Cultural Exchange, s.maski@macece.ma
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