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Fulbright alums from the Middle East and North Africa who received Fulbright awards administered by Amideast are eligible to apply!

*Competition Now Closed*

*Competition Now Closed*

Join an Alumni Group 

Click here to find Fulbright Alumni Associations in the MENA region by country!

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If you are interested in receiving important updates and alumni grant announcements, make sure Amideast has your most current contact information.

Congratulations on your acceptance to the Fulbright Program! Amideast's priority is helping you make your Fulbright experience as culturally and educationally enriching as it can be. On this page, you'll find a variety of helpful resources that will help you prepare for your program and guide you during your stay in the United States.

IVSP 2023 Cohort Disciplines

Select discipline-based cohorts will spend 10 weeks at selected U.S. host institutions where they will be introduced to new teaching and research methods, observe classes, attend seminars, and develop linkages with U.S. faculty through weekly mentoring sessions. Amideast is not accepting RFPs for the following discipline-based cohorts from Iraq at this time.

Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program for Iraq
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program for Iraq is designed to bring junior faculty in various discipline-based cohorts to the United States for intensive 10-week programs for faculty development, mentoring, and cultural exchange activities.

Fulbright Junior Faculty Development Program for Egypt
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright Junior Faculty Development Program for Egypt is designed to bring junior faculty in various discipline-based cohorts to the United States for intensive 10-week programs for faculty development, mentoring, and cultural exchange activities.

Welcome to the Fulbright Alumni Network!
The U.S. Department of State and Amideast are interested in staying in touch and learning about your accomplishments after your Fulbright experience in the U.S. with the JDFP.  There are many ways to stay involved as Fulbright alumni. Staying connected with fellow alumni is also a great way to build upon your Fulbright JFDP experience and expand your personal and professional networks.