Georgia
2 Open Study/Research Award
Accepted Degree Levels
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Grant PeriodSeptember StartGrant Length9 Months |
Award Type
Award Profile
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program to Georgia provides up to 2 awards per academic year for U.S. citizens holding at least a BA to conduct individually designed research, engage in civic initiatives, or develop their talents in Georgia. Students may be affiliated with institutions of higher education, government institutions, non-governmental organizations, research institutions or think-tanks, cultural institutions, public organizations, media, etc. Grantees are expected to participate in activities organized by the U.S. Embassy throughout the year.
For professional and/or artistic projects in the student's area of expertise, the project may include research, professional consultations, mentoring, arranging exhibitions, preparation of print materials (articles, reviews), exchange of experience with other professionals, and participation in public events.
U.S. Embassy Tbilisi's regional security office is restricting any travel to the occupied territories of Georgia - Abkhazia and the South Ossetia.
Grant Length
Grant Period
Grants will begin in September and end in June.
Grant Length: 9 months.
Orientation
All grantees are required to attend a pre-departure orientation in June or July as a condition of their grant as well as an in-country orientation in September.
Candidate Profile
Well-qualified candidates at all degree levels are welcome to apply. Candidates must be mature, self-motivated individuals who are capable of working independently with little supervision. Preference will be given to candidates interested in conducting research at a university/institution outside of the capital city. Candidates are encouraged to address issues of significance to contemporary Georgia, such as natural and social sciences, conflict studies, educational reform/internationalization, urban planning and landscape architecture, regional security, media literacy, and the humanities.
Grantees are expected to participate in activities organized by the U.S. Embassy throughout the year. They should also be prepared to serve as active representatives of the U.S. during their time in Georgia.
U.S. Embassy Tbilisi's regional security office is restricting any travel to the occupied territories of Georgia - Abkhazia and the South Ossetia.
Eligibility
12 Months
Accepted Degree Levels
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctoral
Foreign Language Proficiency
Foreign language proficiency is not required unless necessary for the successful completion of the project.
Fulbright Proposal Types
Yes
No
Affiliation
Letter recommended but not required at deadline
Applicants are encouraged to arrange an affiliation and submit a letter 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 Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy.
Affiliation Fees/Tuition
Dependents
Visa Requirements
A valid passport is required to enter Georgia. U.S. citizens may enter and stay in Georgia without a visa for up to 365 days.