Fulbright Non-Academic Professional Grants in the USA 2022 (Fully Funded)

Description And Purpose

Up to 8 Fulbright partial grants for non-academic professionals are offered to mid-career professionals working in government or private organizations who wish to take part in a learning project. The purpose is to enhance their professional expertise through visits, observations, formal study (non-degree), or participation in training sessions in the United States for 3 to 10 months.

Fields

1. Arts
   Creative Writing
   Performing Arts
   Visual Arts

1. Education
   American, Chinese, or Taiwanese Studies
   International Exchange
   International Education
   TEFL
   TCSL

1. Journalism & Media

1. Management
   Cultural Centers
   Entrepreneurial
   Minority Affairs
   Non-profit Organizations
   Theater/Arts

1. Public Policy
   Cultural CentersEntrepreneurial
   Minority Affairs
   Non-profit Organizations
   Theater/Arts

1. Services
   Community
   Human
   Legal

Benefits

Up to 3 awards

1. A fixed sum from US$5,550 to US$18,500, prorated over the grant period.
2. Research allowance US$3,000
3. Travel allowance: a round-trip, direct flight, economy-class air ticket (up to NT$60,000), and a baggage allowance of NT$20,000
4. Possible placement services by IIE
5. Prospective Fulbright participants should be aware that public health conditions, availability of consular services and travel, as well as U.S. institutional operating status and policies may affect their ability to travel to the U.S. and participate in academic programs.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants are eligible who:

1. Senior employees (level 9+ in government service) currently affiliated with private or public organizations, or senior independent artists or literary and historical workers.
2. Responsibilities related to the proposed project for at least 5 years
3. Are recommended by the highest chief administrator of the home institution. (File the Leave Approval Form, the final page of the application instruction in the application system.) If applicants are independent artists or literary and historical workers, applicants have to ask related art or history institution administrators (e.g. Chair of department of fine arts/ history, Director of the art museum).
4. Sufficient English proficiency for successful completion of grant activity. If the applicant plans to take courses in a university, an iBT score report of 80 or IELTS score report of 6.5 should be submitted. If the applicant plans to do research, English proficiency certificate is still required and standardized tests such as iBT, IELTS, TOEIC or GEPT are recommended.
5. Sufficient of financial support for the visit plan (including tuition, travel expenses and roughly monthly expenses $1,500). Applicants have to provide evidence of financial support from personal savings and/or institutional contributions to cover remaining expenses for the duration of the proposed study/ research.
6. The duration of grants ranges from 3 to 10 months. The grants must begin no earlier than August 1, 2022. They must end no later than August 31, 2023. The grant should not be used in different stages.
7. Meet the Grant Conditions and Provisions (Eligibility & Visa)

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