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11355-EG

Visual and Performing Arts

Egypt

Middle East and North Africa

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Award Details

Grant Activity

Teach for approximately 12 hours weekly. Conduct seminars or workshops. Participate in other activities, as appropriate to the field of specialization.

Grant Length

Four months

Grant Dates

Grants should begin in either September 2021 or February 2022. Grant dates must comply with the host institution's academic calendar.

Locations

The Egyptian Academy of Arts
Helwan University, Cairo

Applicants may suggest another preferred host institution, subject to approval by the Fulbright Commission.

Flex Option

Discipline Type

Only applications in the following disciplines will be considered

Disciplines

Arts

Dance

Drama/Theater

Film/Cinema Studies

Music

Special Features

During their grant period, Fulbright U.S. Scholars in the Middle East and North Africa region may apply for a short-term regional travel grant (five to 14 days) for participation in a variety of activities including faculty and student lectures, graduate or faculty seminars, curriculum development, public lectures, panel presentations, needs assessment, conferences, or some combination thereof.

Award Requirements

Application Requirements

Invitation Requirement

A letter of invitation is optional

Invitation Requirement Additional Information

U.S. Scholars selected for this award will be affiliated at either the Egyptian Academy of Arts or Helwan University. Affiliation will be arranged by the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt following receipt of host country project clearances for short-listed candidates. A letter of invitation is not required during the application stage.

Language Proficiency Requirements

None, English is sufficient

Additional Language Requirement

All teaching will be in English; additional language proficiency not required.

Applicant Profile

Additional Qualification Information

Master's degree in the proposed project's field of specialization and higher education teaching experience are required.

Additional Information

Additional Comments

Final awards for 2021-2022 are contingent upon medical clearance, clearance by the Government of Egypt, the availability of funds, and the security situation in country.

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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Stipend & Benefits

Stipend

Monthly base stipend of $4,250 for faculty at the associate professor, professor rank or the professional equivalent, and $4,050 for faculty at or below the assistant professor rank and professional equivalents. Monthly maintenance allowance of $500 payable in Egyptian Pounds (EGP). The monthly maintenance allowance increases by $100 (payable in EGP) per dependent, for a maximum of two accompanying dependents who spend at least 80 percent of the grant period with the grantee in Egypt. Fulbright U.S. Scholars do not need to use their stipend to cover housing, as this is covered separately as a special award benefit (See Special Award Benefits). Therefore, the allowance package offered by the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt is considerably higher than the cost of living in Egypt.

Estimated Travel and Relocation Allowance

International travel and relocation allowance for grantee is provided; plus, international travel allowance is provided for one accompanying dependent.

Dependent Tuition Allowance

A maximum of $10,000 per child or $20,000 per family, or its equivalent in EGP, for qualifying dependent children in grades K-12 is reimbursed, against receipts, for a full academic year. Amount is prorated for shorter grant periods.

Special Award Benefits

Housing is provided separately as a special award benefit.

A one-time professional allowance of $1,400 is provided for grants of four months or more, payable in EGP. For grants of fewer than four months, scholars receive a one-time professional allowance of $820, payable in EGP. The exchange rate for allowances payable in EGP is determined at the time that the grant document is issued.

Limited funds are available for scholars whose research will require supplemental Arabic language study while in country. Justification statement and plan of study must be submitted, pending availability of funds and approval of proposal. Reimbursement will be in EGP against original receipts.

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 and the Fulbright Commission in the host country reserve the right to alter, without notice, participating countries, number of awards and allowances.

Country/Area Overview

Summary

The goal of the Fulbright Program in Egypt is to ensure scholars have a deeply enriching and productive experience, academically and culturally, and to promote mutual understanding between Egypt and the United States.

Egypt is a country with a rich history, a beautiful and diverse topography, and a robust and nuanced cultural context. Egypt is known for its bustling capital, its rapidly growing population, and its unique role in the region. As a destination, it offers a chance for Americans to learn about civilization’s origins and experience the thrill of navigating a complex locale. American Fulbright grantees are also able to impact higher education by teaching and researching at private and public universities, creating opportunities for young students, building networks with faculty, and presenting new methods and resources to host universities.

The higher education system in Egypt is currently responding to an active, engaged, large student body as it considers how to meet economic, technological, and healthcare challenges. The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt aims to assist by prioritizing a handful of teaching and research awards in Science and Technology as well as Business Administration. The Fulbright Commission also wishes to expand scholarly exchange in American Studies, International Affairs, Political Science, and the Performing Arts. The Fulbright Commission also welcomes awards in other disciplines and we encourage all interested candidates to fully review the awards for opportunities specific to their fields.

Please visit the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt's website for general information or contact usteam@bfce.eun.eg for inquiries about specific awards. It should be noted that clearance from the Government of Egypt is required for all Fulbright U.S. Scholar grants and must be obtained in order for award issuance. The Fulbright Commission will facilitate this process on the scholar’s behalf. Final awards for 2021-2022 are contingent upon medical clearance, clearance by the Government of Egypt, the availability of funds, and the security situation in country.

Research opportunities are also available via the Middle East and North Africa Regional Research Program.

Overview

Applications will be considered from qualified candidates who hold the credentials designated in each specific award description. Research and/or higher education teaching experience are required for all awards. Please review all award requirements when applying. Please note that knowledge of Arabic is not required for any award unless specifically stated. American Fulbright grantees may wish to consider taking some basic Arabic before arriving in country as it is beneficial for day-to-day social interactions. The academic year generally runs from September or early October to June. Teaching is not possible during the summer months due to the academic calendar. Should you have questions about specific awards, please contact usteam@bfce.eun.eg.

The Fulbright Commission in Egypt provides substantive support through the affiliation and pre-arrival process. The Fulbright Commission will liaise with Egyptian universities on U.S. Scholars' behalf to confirm affiliation, assist with the general clearance process, and provide guidance regarding travel and arrival logistics. Fulbright scholars are placed at Egyptian public or private universities and research institutions.

An orientation is held for Fulbright grantees at the beginning of the academic year and grantees completing nine-month awards are required to attend the orientation. The Fulbright Commission in Egypt is committed to the safety and security of all grantees and the orientation will include a security briefing. The orientation will also include information about living and working in Cairo, dependent support, program requirements, and the higher education system in Egypt. A condensed orientation will be held again in February for grantees completing four-month awards.

Fulbright grantees are welcome to bring spouses and children. English-language schooling is available in-country and that the Fulbright Commission provides partial tuition assistance for qualifying dependent children. More details regarding dependent support are listed under the relevant awards. Additional information on international schools in Egypt can be found here.

The Fulbright Commission looks forward to receiving questions from candidates for academic year 2021-2022. Please contact usteam@bfce.eun.eg.

Application Deadline

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Activity

Teaching

Degree Requirements

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

Candidate Profile

Professionals

Academics, all levels including early career

Number of Grants

Up To 2

Program Staff

Carleen Velez

Outreach and Recruitment Specialist

Phone:

202-686-4021

Email:

middleeastnorthafrica@iie.org

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Conduct research, teach for approximately 12 hours weekly or teach for approximately six hours weekly and conduct research. Conduct assessment of research and academic needs and conduct teacher training for faculty. Possibly participate in or lead seminars and workshops.

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