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Current U.S. Student

United States citizens who are currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs are eligible to apply.If you are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a U.S. college or university, you will apply through that institution, even if you are not currently a resident there. Find the Fulbright Program Adviser on your campus.

U.S. Citizen but not a Student

If you are a U.S. citizen, will hold a bachelor’s degree by the award start date, and do not have a Ph.D. degree, then you are eligible to apply. Non-enrolled applicants should have relatively limited professional experience in the fields (typically 7 years or less) in which they are applying. Candidates with more experience should consider applying for the Fulbright Scholar Program.

The Getting Started page will provide information on eligibility and next steps.

Artist

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program welcomes applications in the creative and performing arts. Arts candidates for the U.S. Student Program should have relatively limited professional experience in the fields (typically 7 years or less) in which they are applying. Artists with more experience should consider applying for the Fulbright Scholar Program.

Creative & Performing Arts projects fall under the Study/Research grant category and are available in all countries where Study/Research grants are offered.

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U.S. Professor/Administrator

If you are a U.S. citizen and a professor or administrator at a U.S. institution and are interested in applying for a Fulbright Scholar Award, you will need to apply through fulbrightscholars.org.

To support your students in applying for a U.S. Student Program award, please connect with the Fulbright Program Adviser at your institution.

Non U.S. Citizens

If you are a non-U.S. citizen interested in applying for a Fulbright Award to the United States, you will need to apply through the Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy in your home country. Find out more information on the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program or Fulbright Foreign Student Program.

Global Resources:

Malaysia

Congratulations on receiving a Fulbright grant! The resources on this page are designed to familiarize you with your host location and provide important context and information as you prepare to travel abroad. We encourage you to review the readings, websites, and logistical information offered by local contacts. Click the section headings below to display the information.

Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE)
18th Floor, Menara Yayasan Tun Razak
200, Jalan Bukit Bintang
55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: 60-3 -2-166-8878
Fax: 60-3-2-166-1878
Website: fulbrightmalaysia@macee.org.my

Program point of contact: Leena Rajagopal
Email: leena@macee.org.my

Research Permit And Visa Requirements

The Fulbright Commission in Malaysia (MACEE) will assist grantees in navigating the process to secure the necessary permits and visas. Detailed procedures for obtaining a research permit will be communicated to grantees after selection.

APPLICATION TO CONDUCT RESEARCH IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA

All researchers intending to conduct research in Malaysia must obtain prior written approval from the Government of Malaysia. Detailed information on the rules of application to conduct research in Malaysia may be obtained from Economic Planning Unit at https://www.epu.gov.my/en/resources/guidelines-and-procedures/undertaking-research-malaysia

APPLICATION TO CONDUCT RESEARCH SABAH, EAST MALAYSIA

All researchers intending to conduct biological/biodiversity research in Sabah, Malaysia must obtain prior written approval from the Government of Sabah. Detailed information on the rules of application may be obtained from Sabah Biodiversity Center at hhttps://sabc.sabah.gov.my/quick-info-roles#anchor-researcher

APPLICATION TO CONDUCT RESEARCH SARAWAK, EAST MALAYSIA

All researchers intending to conduct biological/biodiversity research in Sarawak, Malaysia must obtain prior written approval from the Government of Sarawak. Detailed information on the rules of application may be obtained from the Sarawak Biodiversity Center https://www.sbc.org.my/research-regulations-permit/research-regulations

U.S. Embassy in Malaysia: https://my.usembassy.gov/

Education Malaysia Global Services: https://educationmalaysia.gov.my/

Dr. Kaishan Kong
U.S. Scholar
kongk@uwec.edu

Dr. Timothy John Olsen
U.S. Scholar
olsent@gonzaga.edu

Dr. Wendy Erb
U.S. - ASEAN American Scholar
wme8@cornell.edu

Moriah Jackson
U.S. Student Researcher
moriahejackson@gmail.com

 

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