The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program

The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program, 2021 is offered for Research Fellow/ Scientist degree in the field of Any research subject . You can apply to this scholarship here. The deadline for the sending your application is 01 Jun 2021. This scholarship is provided by U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Nigeria and the value of this scholarship is Partial Funding, Amount varies . This scholarship is open for: Open to citizens and permanent residents of Nigeria.

• Degree: Research Fellow/ Scientist
• Provided by: U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Nigeria

• Deadline: 01 Jun 2021
• Scholarship value: Partial Funding, Amount varies

U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Nigeria is conducting The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program 2021 that is open for candidates to pursue research in any discipline at a U.S. academic or research institution.

• `Candidates applying for The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program 2021 must either be Nigerian citizens or permanent residents with a valid passport.
• Applicants must have a minimum of three years post-doctoral degree training or teaching experience at the time of application.
• Two categories of grants are awarded under The Fulbright African Research Scholar Program (ARSP):
• Research Grants: 
  • Research grants are awarded to university faculty professionals for 3-9 months to conduct research in the U.S.
  • Applicants with a doctorate degree, productive scholarly record, university teaching experience for at least 3 years and research projects related to their ongoing teaching/research responsibilities are given more preference.
  • Program and Curriculum Development Grants:
    • These grants are awarded to qualified university faculty for 3-5 months to conduct research in the U.S.
    • Proposals must demonstrate how they will use the knowledge gained to develop new curricula/courses/programs and be linked their professional duties at their home institutions.
  • Candidates who propose reach projects related to HIV/AIDS are awarded a special set of grants.

Applications must be completed online at https://apply.iie.org/fvsp2022

For Candidates in the South/ South- East/ South West of Nigeria please address the envelope to the Fulbright Program Officer, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Consulate General, 2 Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos

For Candidates in the North-Central/North-East/North-West of Nigeria please address the envelope to the Cultural Affairs Assistant, U.S. Embassy, Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive, Central Area, Abuja

You are welcome to NigeriaFulbright@state.gov with any questions.