Trinidad & Tobago
2 Open Study/Research Award
Accepted Degree Levels
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Grant PeriodFlexible StartGrant Length10 Months |
Award Type
Award Profile
The Fulbright U.S. Student Study/Research Award is open to US citizens interested in pursuing postgraduate research for 10 months in Trinidad and Tobago.
Grant Length
Grant Period
The academic calendar begins in September, and most grantees choose to begin in the fall. though some arrive in August— the start date is flexible. The last possible start date is March 31, 2026.
Orientation
As a condition of the grant, all grantees to Trinidad and Tobago are required to participate in the Pre-Departure Orientation that takes place early to mid-June. The PDO is organized by IIE and ECA and is held in the U.S. (virtually or in-person).
An In-Country orientation is facilitated upon arrival into the country.
Candidate Profile
Candidates should be open to learning new cultures and adjusting to the challenges that may come with doing research in under-resourced communities and institutions. Candidates should be open to collaborating with the Embassy on community outreach projects to highlight the Fulbright Program while in country.
What is life like for Fulbrighters in the host country?
Fulbrighters typically get very involved and volunteer in their communities. Many enjoy teaching English and participating in cultural events. It is also important that Fulbrighters to Trinidad and Tobago be open-minded and feel comfortable dealing with potential bureaucracy within the host institution.
Eligibility
Degree Level of Applicant
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctoral
Foreign Language Proficiency
Fulbright Proposal Types
Yes
No
Affiliation
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 verifying the affiliation at the time of application.
Affiliation Fees/Tuition
Award Benefits
- A stipend broadly based on the cost of living in the host country. These funds may be used by the grantee to support housing, meals, and incidental costs during the grant period.
- International travel benefits
- Accident & sickness health benefits
- 24/7 mental health support line for urgent and non-urgent situations
- 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government
Stipend Amount
This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.
One-Time Allowances
This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.
- Research/Materials allowance
- Settling in allowance
- $3,000 base allowance to cover round-trip international travel, transit, excess baggage, settling-in expenses
- $500 research allowance
Estimated Cost of Living
Consider using cost of living comparison websites to gain a better understanding of the potential costs in your host country.
Please visit this website to help estimate the cost of living, meals, and incidentals in different major cities in Trinidad & Tobago. Significant differences can exist in smaller towns where costs tend to be lower.
Dependents
Housing Arrangements
U.S. Students are responsible for making their own housing arrangements for the period of their award.