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Armenia

2 Open Study/Research Award

Accepted Degree Levels
  • Master's
  • Doctoral
Grant Period
September Start
Grant Length
9 Months
Award Type
Open Study/Research
Award Profile

Post is open to strong proposals in any field. Post is also interested in the proposals relating to the mission goals such as 1. Reinforcing US-Armenian Shared Values; 2. Advancing Regional and Global Security, 3. Strengthening Democracy and Civil Society, 4. Promoting Sustainable Economic Growth.

Grant Length
9 Months
Grant Period
September Start

Grants will begin in September 2024 and end in June 2025.

Grant Length: 9 months.

Orientation
Pre-Departure and In-Country Orientation

All grantees are required to attend a pre-departure orientation in June or July as a condition of their grant.  The event is organized by IIE, virtual or in-person.

The U.S. Embassy will arrange an in-country orientation with the participation of the embassy section representatives that will be relevant to the grantees' stay in the country.

Candidate Profile

Candidates at masters and doctoral levels and in all fields will be considered. Grantees will be expected to be adaptable and flexible. 

 

Eligibility
Dual citizens of this country are eligible
Residency in host country NOT permitted in year prior to grant
Indicate how many months is considered residency:
1 Month
Accepted Degree Levels
  • Master's
  • Doctoral
Foreign Language Proficiency
Recommended - Novice

Additional Information: Proficiency in Armenian or Russian commensurate with the proposed course of study or research is expected by the beginning date of the grant.

Fulbright Proposal Types
Independent Study/Research:
Yes
Graduate Degree Enrollment:
No
Affiliation
Independent Study/Research:
Letter recommended but not required at deadline

Applicants are encouraged to arrange affiliations and include letters of affiliation in the application. 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.

Affiliation Fees/Tuition
Affiliation Fees/Tuition not covered in grant benefits
Housing Arrangements

The grantees are responsible to secure their own housing. If requested, the U.S. Embassy can provide additional guidance. 

Dependents
Dependent financial support is NOT available
Fulbright Program Management Contact
FBstudent.EUR@iie.org
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Website
http://am.usembassy.gov
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Contact
Hasmik Mikayelyan: mikayelyhb@state.gov