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Fulbright Scholar Award

All Disciplines

Armenia

Europe and Eurasia

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Award Details

Award Activity

Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses is a requirement. The scholar may be asked to assist with student advising and curriculum development and collaborate in research projects. Applicants wishing to undertake teaching/research grants should dedicate at least 40% to teaching and 60% to research. Post invites the applicant to determine percentage of the grant dedicated to each research and teaching with the host institution.

For Flex grants, see Flex Option box.

Scholars selected for this grant will be required to attend a mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation in Summer 2022.

Scholars selected for this award will be required to:

Advise and/or mentor students
Assist in faculty, curriculum, and/or program development
Conduct a research project of the applicant’s choosing
Teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses of the applicant’s choosing

Award Length

Four months to 10 months. For Flex grants, see Flex Option box.

Award Dates

September 2022 or late January 2023 for one-semester grants; September 2022 for academic-year grants.

For Flex grants, see Flex Options box.

Locations

• American University of Armenia, Yerevan
• Yerevan State University, Yerevan
• Yerevan State Medical University, Yerevan
• Armenian State University of Economics, Yerevan
• Yerevan Brusov State University of Languages and Social Sciences, Yerevan
• Armenian Pedagogical University, Yerevan
• Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) University, Yerevan
• Armenian State University of Architecture and Construction, Yerevan

• National Polytechnic University of Armenia, Yerevan

The U.S. Embassy will also consider placements at other Yerevan or regional universities, depending on the proposed scope of work and regional matching possibilities.

Flex Option

Yes

Flex Description

The Flex Award is designed for scholars who require multiple visits to the host country. This option allows grants to be conducted over short segments, preferably during the fall and/or spring semesters. Interested applicants should clearly indicate plans for Flex in their project statement, including a project timeline. Flex grantees may be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host-country academic community.

Flex grant parameters:
• Minimum length of the total grant is four months and the maximum is six months;
• Minimum length for any grant segment is one month and the maximum is three months;
• Two or three grant segments may be spread over one or two consecutive years; and
• Flex awards are offered for teaching and teaching/research grants.

For more information, please see Fulbright Flex Awards.

Discipline Type

Applications are sought in all disciplines

Special Features

University or U.S. Embassy administrative staff will assist scholars with housing. Scholars will be asked to stay at a hotel for two to three days to choose an apartment from a pre-selected two or three. The apartments will be fully furnished, usually with a washing machine, a gas stove and an electric or gas heater. The Embassy works with a real estate agent and scholars will need to bear the related fees.

Please note: Housing for families with pets is in short supply and tends to be more expensive. Many 5-story buildings do not have elevators.

Award Requirements

Application Requirements

Invitation Requirement

A letter of invitation is preferred.

Invitation Requirement Additional Information

The U.S. Embassy encourages applicants to reach out to their potential host institutions with their projects and to solicit invitation letters. If that is not possible the U.S. Embassy will still consider the application and will find the appropriate placement.

Language Proficiency Requirements

None, English is sufficient. However, feasibility of conducting the project must be demonstrated in the project statement.

Additional Language Requirement

Applicants are encouraged to register qualified language evaluator, such as a language instructor or a translator, to conduct the external assessment in the application. Being a native speaker alone does not qualify an individual to conduct the assessment.

Applicants who are native speakers do not need to complete an external evaluation.

Applicant Profile

Additional Qualification Information

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or the appropriate terminal degree and have at least seven years of teaching experience at the university level or the professional equivalent.

Additional Information

Additional Comments

In addition to their duties at the host institution, grantees are usually asked to deliver guest lectures at other institutions and/or American Corners and U.S. Embassy-initiated events. Grantees may also be asked to serve on the U.S. Government exchange program selection committees, if time permits.

In addition to the universities listed in the Locations box, other Armenian universities can also be considered as possible host institutions. For further information on potential host institutions or details on specific discipline interests, applicants should contact CIES or Hasmik Mikayelyan, Cultural/Education Specialist at the U.S. Embassy, at mikayelyhb@state.gov.

In addition to being a prestigious academic exchange program, the Fulbright Program is designed to expand and strengthen relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other nations and to promote international understanding and cooperation. To support this mission, Fulbright Scholars will be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host community, in addition to their primary activities‎.

Helpful Links

The U.S. Embassy in Armenia: https://am.usembassy.gov/

The U.S. Government travel relevant website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html

Stipend & Benefits

Researcher Monthly Stipend and Allowances

$3,570-$4,470

Teaching or Teaching/Research Award (Assistant Professor or Below) Monthly Stipend and Allowances

$4,340-$5,240

Teaching or Teaching/Research Award (Associate or Full Professor) Monthly Stipend and Allowances

$4,560-$5,460

Estimated Travel and Relocation Allowance

$4,050-$9,050
For Flex grants: round trip travel will be included for each segment of the grant for the grantee only. Applicant must indicate in project statement if he or she will need travel allowance for any segment(s). Dependent travel will not be provided.

Estimated Book and Research Allowance

$1,000 books and educational materials allowance for teaching and teaching/research grants; should be donated to the host institution (or other entity) upon grantee's departure.

Dependent Tuition Allowance

Reimbursement for dependent education expenses may be available on a limited basis, depending on funding availability and grant duration. Grantees should confirm with IIE that proposed expenses meet eligibility criteria; however, availability of funds may not be known until the end of the academic year. For Flex grants: dependent tuition allowance will not be provided.

Please refer to the figures above for an estimate of total monthly Fulbright award benefits. Benefits may include a monthly base stipend, living and housing allowances, and additional one-time allowances. Benefits may vary based on a scholar's current academic rank (or professional equivalent), the city of placement, the type of award (teaching, teaching/research, or research), and the number of and duration of stay of accompanying dependents. Research-only grantees receive a standard stipend that is not adjusted for academic rank. In most cases, dependent benefits will not be provided to Flex grantees, or to grantees pursuing grants less than four months (or a semester) in length.

Final grant amounts will be determined prior to the start of the academic year and are subject to the availability of funds. The United States Department of State reserves the right to alter, without notice, participating countries, number of awards and allowances.

Country/Area Overview

Summary

Approximately three grants for teaching, teaching/research, or research.

Short-term Flex grants for teaching and teaching/research grants for one-to three-month segments over one or two consecutive years are available for applicants in the All Disciplines category.

Overview

Armenia enjoys a unique geopolitical location; it borders Georgia, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Iran, which makes the country a fascinating place for regional studies across disciplines. There is interest in joint research and publications and, under certain conditions, interested scholars can travel in the region. In some cases, the U.S. Embassy will provide support to Scholars who wish to serve as guest speakers in Georgia and Azerbaijan in addition to their grant activities in Armenia.

Armenians greatly value higher education. Armenia has a 99% literacy rate, and a high percentage of high school students go to universities. Quality higher education is outlined as one of the government’s strategic goals for economic development. Armenians are hospitable people and have positive attitudes towards Americans. Yerevan, the capital, is a safe city with a charming, pedestrian-friendly downtown area. The country is small and there are plenty of opportunities to travel and lecture at different universities and American Corners throughout the country.

In spring 2018 Armenia went through a major transition of power labeled by many as a velvet revolution. Armenia is firmly going through major reforms fighting corruption and making tangible steps towards strengthening democratic institutions and processes in the country. Here are some links to the articles from international news outlets: https://foreignpolicy.com/2018/11/07/armenias-democratic-dreams/; https://foreignpolicy.com/2018/10/15/the-counterrevolution-is-coming-to-armenia; https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-43948181. In fall 2020 a violent conflict broke out between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the Nagorno Karabakh, which left over 5,000 dead on both sides and resulted in redesigning the borders, especially in the southern part of Armenia. At the moment, travelling to the territotories bordering Azerbaijan is not recommended due to the lack of security. Articles in English can be found here: https://www.civilnet.am/news/2020/12/20/Uncertainty-Looms-Over-the-New-A... or https://www.civilnet.am/news/english-reports.

The COVID-19 details about Armenia can be found here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/Internat...

The academic year runs from September through June with a long break for the holidays and exams from mid-late December through January. Grantees with academic-year grants are expected to remain in country, engaged in Fulbright-related activities such as guest lectures, consultations, etc., for all but approximately two weeks of that period.

The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) will confirm affiliation and placement of Fulbright U.S. Scholars. Applicants may email Ms. Hasmik Mikayelyan, Cultural/Education Specialist, at mikayelyhb@state.gov for more information about awards or university placement.

Here is a nice short clip covering some beauties of Armenia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO5KNNgfd_U

Application Deadline

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Activity Type

Research

Research includes activities involving scientific research, qualitative research, quantitative research, and practice-based research, including artistic research. Research can take place in locations such as the laboratory, the field, the archives, or an artist residency. It can be experimental, clinical, or applied. It can include examining policies, systems, theories, methods, interactions, and works of art and music, with the objective to evaluate or develop new knowledge or works. Quantifiable (tangible) outcomes can include publications (books, journal articles, scripts, etc.), conference presentations, artistic and musical compositions, exhibitions, performances, films, and patents.

Teaching

Teaching includes classroom teaching, as well as giving guest lectures, workshops, and seminars, and engaging in other related activities. Classroom teaching is typically at the undergraduate and graduate level, and courses may be designed by the scholar or prescribed by the host institution and may be taught or co-taught by the scholar. The teaching load varies by award, as well as the host institution. Scholars may also consult on building research capacity, advise graduate students, and assist with thesis advising.

Teaching/Research

Degree Requirements

Ph.D. (or other terminal degree) required

Career Profile

Artists

Awards are open to individuals who have more than seven years of experience in an artistic profession.

Early Career Academics

Awards are open to those who have been working in the capacity of a teacher or scholar for no more than seven years.

Mid-Career Academics

Awards are open to those who have been working in the capacity of a teacher or scholar for more than seven, and less than 13, years.

Professionals

Awards are open to individuals who have more than seven years of experience in a particular profession.

Senior Academics

Awards are open to those who have been working in the capacity of a teacher or scholar for more than 13 years.

Number of Recipients

Approximately 3

Program Staff

Kimberly Williams

Outreach and Outreach Officer

Phone:

202-326-7765

Email:

EuropeEurasia@iie.org

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