The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) has announced that applications are now open for the 2025 Fulbright Scholar Program. This prestigious program will select around 15 scholars for the 2025 academic year. Out of these, 13 spots are for early-career faculty members and researchers with 2-7 years of experience, while the remaining two positions are for senior scholars who have completed their Ph.D. or terminal degree 8-15 years ago.
The Fulbright Scholar Program offers up to 12 months of opportunities for teaching, post-doctoral research, or a mix of both at a U.S. college or university. Selected scholars will participate in academic and cultural exchanges, sharing their knowledge about Pakistan’s society and culture with students, colleagues, and community groups in the United States. After returning to Pakistan, Fulbright scholars are expected to contribute to the country’s development by sharing their U.S. experiences within their academic and professional networks.
Grant Benefits
The program offers a comprehensive package, including airfare, an incidental research allowance, a living stipend, and health insurance. It also covers the visa application process and provides financial support for one accompanying dependent.
Eligibility Requirements
The program is open to scholars, professionals, and artists from all fields except clinical medicine. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or terminal degree and should have been in their current academic role for at least two years. If you’ve recently returned from studying in the United States, you need to have spent at least two years back in Pakistan before applying.
Key Qualifications
- Strong English language skills, both written and spoken.
- A detailed proposal explaining your goals for going to the U.S. and how your work is relevant to Pakistan. This proposal is a key part of the application.
- Proven experience teaching at the university level.
- Pakistani citizenship with a solid academic record and active involvement in academic or professional work in Pakistan.
Ineligibility Criteria
- You are not eligible if you have dual U.S./Pakistani citizenship or if your spouse, parent, or child over 18 years old is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Employees of Fulbright, the U.S. Department of State, USAID, and their immediate family members cannot apply.
- Those currently studying or working in the U.S. on a visa are also ineligible.
- Any instances of plagiarism, fake publications, or misrepresentation will lead to immediate disqualification.
Application Process
Interested candidates must apply online through the USEFP website at www.usefp.org. Only online applications will be accepted, and the deadline for submission, including all references, is Wednesday, September 18, 2024.
USEFP strongly encourages applicants from underserved communities and those with diverse backgrounds to apply. For more information, you can visit the USEFP website or contact them via email at scholar@usefp.org.
This program highlights USEFP’s commitment to promoting academic excellence and fostering cultural exchange between Pakistan and the United States.
