Jamaica
2 Open Study/Research Award
Accepted Degree Levels
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Grant PeriodFlexible StartGrant Length10 Months |
Award Type
Award Profile
Grants are 10 months in length.
Grant Length
Grant Period
Grant Length: 10 months.
Most grantees choose to begin in the fall (September-October), as that is when the academic calendar begins in Jamaica, but the start date is flexible. The last possible start date is March 31, 2025.
Orientation
As a condition of the grant, all grantees to Jamaica are required to participate in the Pre-Departure Orientation that takes place early to mid-summer. The PDO is organized by IIE and ECA, and is typically held in mid-June in the U.S. (virtually or in-person).
Eligibility
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.
Accepted Degree Levels
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctoral
Foreign Language Proficiency
Fulbright Proposal Types
Yes
No
Affiliation
Letter required for independent study or research at deadline
Letter required for independent study or research at deadline. 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.
Affiliation Fees/Tuition
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.
Dependents
Specific Considerations
When designing projects, applicants should be aware that street crime is a concern in urban areas, and projects that compromise safety are not advised.