Argentina
7 Open Study/Research Award
Accepted Degree Levels
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Grant PeriodMarch StartGrant Length9 Months |
Award Type
Award Profile
Projects in all disciplines are welcome. The Fulbright Commission in Argentina encourages applications for study/research outside of the city of Buenos Aires.
Grant Length
Grant Period
Grant Length: 9 months.
Grantees must arrive in late February or early March 2025.
Orientation
Participation is mandatory.
Late February through mid-March 2025.
Virtual pre-departure activities, including webinars, will be offered by the Commission during the fall of 2024 to provide information about Argentina, cultural adjustment issues, obtaining visas, health insurance, grant payments, etc.
The grant period then starts with an arrival orientation organized by the Fulbright Commission. Attendance at the orientation programs is required for all grantees.
Candidate Profile
It is preferred that bachelor’s level candidates have at least one year of post-graduate professional experience at the time of application.
Eligibility
12 Months
Accepted Degree Levels
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctoral
Foreign Language Proficiency
Additional Information: Higher level proficiency may be necessary depending on the requirements of the proposed project. Applicants should discuss plans for language study between the time of application and the commencement of the grant on Application Form: Language Self-Evaluation. A Foreign Language Evaluation by a college level Spanish language instructor is required.
Fulbright Proposal Types
Yes
Yes
Affiliation
Letter required for independent study or research at deadline
Letter should not be sought
All applicants are required to secure an affiliation with an academic institution, research institute, or other appropriate organization. It is recommended that recent graduates and students working toward a master's degree establish an affiliation with an academic institution for coursework or research support.
For independent research projects, a letter of affiliation is required at the deadline. Degree seeking candidates are not required to have secured an affiliation or provide a letter of invitation at the time of application. Degree-seeking Finalists must provide a letter of acceptance to the degree program prior to the Fulbright grant start.
Information on Argentine universities is available for public institutions here and for private institutions here.
The Fulbright Commission in Argentina encourages applications for study/research outside of the city of Buenos Aires.
Affiliation Fees/Tuition
Applicants may enroll in a graduate degree program at a university in Argentina and propose a specific project as part of their Argentine graduate program. Formal enrollment candidates must apply directly to Argentine graduate programs simultaneously with the application for a Fulbright grant. Fulbright Argentina is not involved in university admissions. The award is provided for one nine-month academic year period only and extensions will not be considered.
Public universities in Argentina do not charge tuition/fees at the undergraduate level. At the graduate level, candidates will be required to pay tuition/fees. Please contact the Fulbright Commission to request further information.
Housing Arrangements
Applicants will be responsible for securing their own housing. The Fulbright Commission in Argentina may provide additional resources upon request.