Jamaica
Grants are 10 months in length.
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\nMost grantees choose to begin in the fall, but the start date is flexible. The last possible start date is March 31, 2023.
"}},{"name":"Orientation","id":"orientation","type":"pair","visibility":1,"value":{"name":"Pre-Departure and In-Country Orientation","value":"As a condition of the grant, all grantees to Jamaica are required to participate in the Pre-Departure Orientation.
"}},{"name":"Candidate Profile","id":"candidate_profile","type":"text","visibility":1,"value":""},{"name":"Accepted Degree Levels","id":"accepted_degree_levels","type":"options","visibility":1,"value":["Bachelor's","Master's","Doctoral"]},{"name":"Supplementary Project","id":"supplementary_project","type":"pair","visibility":1,"value":{"name":"","value":""}},{"name":"Foreign Language Proficiency","id":"foreign_language_proficiency","type":"pair","visibility":1,"value":{"name":"Not Required","value":""}},{"name":"Critical Language Enhancement Award","id":"critical_language_enhancement_award","type":"text","visibility":1,"value":""},{"name":"Fulbright Proposal Types","id":"fulbright_proposal_types","type":"options_array","visibility":1,"value":[{"name":"Independent Study/Research","id":"isr","value":"Yes"},{"name":"Graduate Degree Enrollment","id":"gde","value":"Yes"}]},{"name":"Affiliation","id":"affiliation","type":"pair","visibility":1,"value":{"name":"Letter recommended at deadline","value":"Applicants are responsible for arranging their own affiliation(s) with an academic institution, research facility, or other appropriate organization, and for submitting supporting documentation. Affiliation with the University of West Indies (UWI) is highly recommended but other reputable local tertiary institutions will be considered with strong demonstration of academic and in-kind support from the institution.
"}},{"name":"Affiliation Fees/Tuition","id":"affiliation_fees","type":"pair","visibility":1,"value":{"name":"","value":"The U.S. Embassy in Kingston may be able to obtain a tuition waiver or discount for grantees to audit a course or two each semester. Waivers for full tuition or for grantees seeking to obtain degrees at UWI are subject to discussion with the university and are not guaranteed. Applicants should have alternate plans for funding tuition for full-time or degree study as the Fulbright grant does not provide funds for tuition. The U.S. Embassy will assist grantees with finalizing arrangements.
"}},{"name":"Housing Arrangements","id":"housing_arrangements","type":"text","visibility":1,"value":""},{"name":"Placement Type","id":"placement_type","type":"multitype","visibility":1,"value":[{"type":"options","value":[]},{"type":"text","value":""}]},{"name":"Eligibility","id":"eligibility","type":"multitype","visibility":1,"value":[{"type":"options_array","value":[{"name":"","id":"f_eligibility_01","value":"Dual citizens of this country are eligible"},{"name":"","id":"f_eligibility_02","value":"Residency in host country permitted in year prior to grant"}]},{"type":"text","value":"There is a strong preference for applicants who are not U.S.-Jamaica dual citizens, but applicants with dual-citizenship may apply, provided they offer strong justification for the work they are proposing.
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- Accommodation may be available at UWI only if the student is planning to be a full-time student at UWI for the academic year. Inquiries need to be made at the time of application to UWI. Accommodation options are limited and the safety of grantees is of paramount concern, so early research will help to ensure best options are available to successful applicants. \n
- When designing projects, applicants should be aware that street crime is a concern in urban areas, and projects that compromise safety are not advised. \n
U.S. students traveling to Jamaica as part of the Fulbright Program must obtain a valid student visa prior to entry into Jamaica. The grantee will also be required to extend this visa at the local immigration office shortly after arrival. This must be done for the grantee and any dependent who will remain in Jamaica for more than one month after the arrival of the grantee. The grantee is responsible for obtaining the required visa and visa extension, but the U.S. Embassy will assist by taking the grantee to the appropriate office for the submission of required documents. The grant does not provide for expenses related to visa fees; any visa expenses will be borne by the grantee. Student entry visa application processing at respective Jamaican consulates/embassy in the United States requires proof of a round-trip ticket and a doctor's certificate/report stating that the applicant has no communicable diseases.
"}]},{"name":"Dependents","id":"dependents","type":"options","value":["Dependent support is available"]},{"name":"Placement Locations","id":"placement_locations","type":"multitype","value":[{"type":"options","value":[]},{"type":"text","value":""}]},{"name":"Fulbright Program Management Contact","id":"pm_contact","type":"text","value":"FBstudent.WHA@iie.org"},{"name":"Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Website","id":"embassy_website","type":"link","value":"https://jm.usembassy.gov/"},{"name":"Additional Online Resources","id":"resources","type":"custom","value":[]},{"name":"Is new for this year","id":"is_new","type":"checkbox","value":false}]} [is_new] => 0 [step] => 6 [status] => 1 [updated_on] => 2021-03-29 13:37:34 [finalized_date] => 2020-03-10 16:06:32 [countryName] => Jamaica [regionId] => 18 [countryCode] => JM [countryAlias] => jamaica [regionName] => Western Hemisphere [regionAlias] => western-hemisphere [regionColor] => #3C3292 [regionPosition] => a:3:{i:0;d:1.7;i:1;i:-60;i:2;i:0;} [regionBgColor] => #007397 [regionBgHoverColor] => #005975 )