Azerbaijan
Region: Europe and Eurasia
There are two types of Fulbright grants to Azerbaijan
2 FULBRIGHT FULL GRANTS
Language Language proficiency commensurate with the proposed course of study or research is expected by the beginning date of the grant. See Critical Language Enhancement Awards on page 17.
Grant period 10 months. September to June.
Affiliation Applicants are encouraged to arrange affiliation and submit letters of invitation. In the absence of an invitation, they may indicate preferences for affiliation, if any. Final decisions regarding placement will be made by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy.
Dependents For countries marked with a + sign, 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.
Website http://azerbaijan.usembassy.gov/
2 FULBRIGHT ENGLISH TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS
Language Knowledge of Azeri or Russian is helpful, but not expected.
Grant period 9 months. October to June.
Candidate profile Well-rounded, articulate candidates at all degree levels with an interest in international education and the initiative to teach conversational English at all levels. Undergraduate degrees in the humanities and social sciences, with a focus on English, American studies, or education, are preferred. Successful candidates will not just be teaching English, but explaining the U.S. to local citizens who have little contextual understanding of America. Previous teaching experience is not required but is helpful. Applicants must be native English-speakers.
Affiliation Affiliation is primarily at universities, but may be in schools or other venues where English language instruction is needed. Grantees will teach under the supervision of an experienced English instructor and will serve as a resource for conversation, vocabulary, and reading and writing courses. Grantees may also be involved with some educational advising and outreach. Supplementary Project Grantees are expected to engage in other activities related to their personal, career, and/or educational interests. This may be an independent study/research project or other activity, which will not conflict with assigned teaching and advising responsibilities. Applicants should include a brief description of their supplementary projects in their Statement of Grant Purpose.
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. AzerbaijanAcceptable language: Azeri Prior Language Study: No prior language study in Azeri is required.
Dates and Timing: Grantees may begin language study 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 with at least two months of language study occurring before the Fulbright Full Grant begins. Approved Institutions: Critical Language Enhancement Award Manager: Cara Wolinsky, cwolinsky@iie.org
Fulbright Grant Manager: Rachel Holskin, rholskin@iie.org
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