US Scholar Program – Chile

 

Program Overview

The aim of the program is to enhance research efforts in a wide range of disciplines, strengthen lecture quality and diversity and increase academic exchange opportunities between Chilean and U.S. universities. Academic semesters are from March to July and August to December. Awards are rarely made during the January-February period unless justified by the nature of the project and prearranged with Fulbright Chile. Preference is for candidates with senior status (five years of experience following terminal degree) and graduate level teaching experience; junior scholars, as well as professional candidates with compelling proposals will also be considered. Selections and placements depend on host institutions agreeing to contribute $1,200 towards the monthly maintenance allowance. For all awards applicants should secure an expression of interest from a Chilean host university indicating they will provide the $1,200 monthly maintenance allowance. The Fulbright Commission in Chile can assist with final confirmation of affiliations. Grant length is flexible within a range of three to four months.
University accreditation: Universities in Chile must have a minimum of three years of accreditation status to be considered as potential host institutions.

 

Country Benefits

 
Base Stipend/ Maintenance  $2,300 per month from the Fulbright Commission
 University funding $1,200 from the host institution. Applicants must secure a letter of financial commitment from their prospective host institution and the Fulbright commission will confirm the financial agreement at the time of selections.
Travel Relocation Up to $2,000 reimbursable international travel for the grantee only
More information. If more information is required from the host universities in Chile, please contact Maya Andelson, U.S. Grantees Program Officer, Fulbright Chile. E-mail: mayaandelson@fulbright.cl; (02)29638307

 

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