Nicaragua
Region: The Western Hemisphere
FULBRIGHT FULL GRANTS
Language Proficient spoken and written Spanish is required at the time of application.
Academic year Two semesters: March through July; end of July through early December. Summer courses: January and February.
Grant period Grant duration is 10 months. Most grantees choose to begin in the fall but the start date is flexible. Grants may begin as early as August. The last possible start date is March 31st.
Candidate Profile Candidates at all degree levels are considered. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to develop in-country contacts and work independently.
Field of study restrictions Political science and socio-economic issues remain politically sensitive areas in Nicaraguan society. Therefore, the U.S. Embassy in Managua encourages grantees in these fields to consider two or more host institutions in order to increase the likelihood of obtaining balanced and objective research materials and counsel.
Affiliation Applicants are responsible for arranging their own affiliations with an academic institution, research facility, or another appropriate organization, and for submitting supporting documentation verifying the affiliation.
Country considerations Due to security risks, candidates wishing to conduct field research in remote areas should consult with IIE and Nicaraguan host institutions in advance regarding the feasibility of their projects.
Restriction Candidates who seek to earn a degree from a Nicaraguan university will not be considered.
General comments Applications in all fields are accepted. However, given security considerations, the following fields are preferred: socio-educational issues, public health, human rights, history, Latin American literature, gender issues, archaeology and anthropology, ecology and natural resources.
Dependents The basic amount of the Fulbright grant is increased by US$100 per month for grantees with one accompanying dependent and US$200 per month for two or more accompanying dependents
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