The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) has officially opened applications for the prestigious 2025 Fulbright Scholar Program. This program aims to select around 15 scholars for the upcoming academic year. Of these, 13 positions are designated for faculty members and early-career researchers with 2-7 years of experience, while the remaining two positions are reserved for senior scholars who have completed their Ph.D. or terminal degree 8-15 years ago.
The Fulbright Scholar Program offers scholars up to 12 months of opportunities for lecturing, post-doctoral research, or a combination of both at a U.S. college or university. Selected scholars will engage in academic and cultural exchanges, sharing their knowledge of Pakistan’s society and culture with students, colleagues, and community members in the United States. Upon their return to Pakistan, these scholars are expected to contribute significantly to the nation’s development by integrating their U.S. experiences into their academic and professional activities.
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Benefits of the Fulbright Scholar Program
Participants in the program will receive a comprehensive grant package, which includes airfare, an incidental research allowance, a living stipend, and health insurance. Additionally, the program covers the visa application process and provides financial support for one accompanying dependent.
Eligibility Criteria
The program is open to scholars, professionals, and artists from all fields, except clinical medicine. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or terminal degree and should have been employed in their current academic role for at least two years. Those who have recently returned from educational opportunities in the United States must have resided in Pakistan for a minimum of two years before applying.
Essential Qualifications
- Strong proficiency in written and spoken English.
- A well-crafted proposal that outlines the applicant’s objectives in the U.S. and the relevance of their work to Pakistan. This proposal is a vital part of the application.
- Demonstrated ability to teach at the university level.
- Pakistani citizenship, with an excellent academic record and active involvement in academic or professional work in Pakistan.
Ineligibility Conditions
- Individuals with dual U.S./Pakistani citizenship or those who have a spouse, parent, or child over 18 years of age who holds U.S. citizenship or permanent residency are ineligible.
- Employees of Fulbright, the U.S. Department of State, USAID, and their immediate families cannot apply.
- Those currently studying or working in the U.S. on a visa are also ineligible.
- Any instance of plagiarism, fraudulent publications, or misrepresentation will result in immediate disqualification.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit their applications online through the USEFP website at www.usefp.org. Only online applications will be considered, and the deadline for submission, including all references, is Wednesday, September 18, 2024.
USEFP encourages applicants from underserved communities and diverse backgrounds to apply. For more information, prospective applicants can visit the USEFP website or contact the foundation via email at [email protected], by phone at 051-8431300, or by fax at 051-8431555.
This program reflects USEFP’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and strengthening cultural ties between Pakistan and the United States.
