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11025-IV

Mechanical Engineering and Technology Instruction

Cote d'Ivoire

Africa, Sub-Saharan

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Grant Activity

Teach undergraduate courses in mechanical engineering technology and possibly in mathematics. The mechanical engineering technology program is new to IUGB. The scholar should be comfortable in contributing to a new program, where students need to be recruited into the program, and not all of the equipment is at hand. The scholar should be willing to work with people who might be able to suggest local alternatives for teaching situations, including local industries.

Grant Length

10 months

Grant Dates

September 2021 - June 2022

Locations

International University of Grand-Bassam (IUGB) School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Flex Option

Discipline Type

Only applications in the following disciplines will be considered

Disciplines

Engineering

Information Sciences/Systems

Mathematics

Award Requirements

Application Requirements

Invitation Requirement

A letter of invitation is preferred

Language Proficiency Requirements

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

Additional Language Requirement

Teaching and research will be conducted in English, but proficiency in French is preferable.

Applicant Profile

Additional Qualification Information

Scholars with adequate professional training and three or more years of postdoctoral university or college teaching experience are preferred. The instructor should be comfortable with a start-up type of situation.

Additional Information

Additional Comments

The Mission of the International University of Grand-Bassam is to provide internationally-recognized higher education through technology-enhanced English medium instruction in fields critical to regional development, international success and life-long learning. Please contact koffi.s@iugb.org or info@iugb.org for more information.

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.

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International University of Grand-Bassam

Stipend & Benefits

Researcher Monthly Stipend and Allowances

$5,370-$7,320

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

$6,140-$8,090

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

$6,360-$8,310

Estimated Travel and Relocation Allowance

Round-trip, economy-class, international travel arranged by travel agent selected by CIES, for scholar and up to two accompanying dependents. A $2,050 allowance will be provided to cover the costs associated with relocation and excess baggage.

Estimated Book and Research Allowance

$1,000 books and educational materials allowance; should be donated to the host institution (or other entity) upon grantee's departure. (For Teaching and Teaching/Research awards only.) $3,000 research allowance for Research Awards only.

Dependent Tuition Allowance

Up to $12,500 per child or $25,000 per family for accompanying dependents in grades K-12 is reimbursed for a full academic year, upon submission of receipts, and depending on funding availability. Amount may be adjusted for shorter grant periods. Reimbursement is based on actual cost of tuition and fees only.

Special Award Benefits

When university housing is provided to Fulbright Scholars, grantees will receive a supplemental housing allowance for refurbishments, utilities, and other miscellaneous expenses that arise. The full housing allowance will not be provided to grantees if they elect to decline on-campus or university housing.

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

Up to three teaching or teaching/research grants. For research grants, apply to the African Regional Research Program.

Overview

Scholars with a Ph.D. and three or more years of postdoctoral university or college teaching experience are preferred. Correspond with the host institution to determine if specializations are of interest. The academic year is generally October to July. An English language school, the International Community School of Abidjan, is available for dependent children in grades K-12 who accompany the Scholar.

Application Deadline

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Activity

Teaching

Teaching/Research

Degree Requirements

Ph.D. (or other terminal degree) not required

Candidate Profile

Academics, except early career

Number of Grants

Program Staff

Kimberly Williams

Outreach and Recruitment Officer

Phone:

202-326-7765

Email:

subsaharanafrica@iie.org

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