Fulbright African Research Scholar Program (ARSP) for African Researchers 2022

The Public Affairs Section of U.S. Mission Ghana is pleased to announce the annual call for applications for the Fulbright African Research Scholar Program (ARSP), sometimes referred to as the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program, for the 2023/2024 academic year.

The Fulbright African Research Scholar Program (ARSP) is funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE).

The Fulbright ARSP offers faculty members from tertiary or research institutions in Ghana the opportunity to take part in two categories of grants: Research Grants and Program and Curriculum Development Grants.

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Fulbright African Research Scholar Program (ARSP)

Aim and Benefits of Fulbright African Research Scholar Program (ARSP)

Fully-funded

Grants are not for the principal purpose of:

• Attending conferences
• Completing doctoral dissertations
• Travel and consultation at multiple institutions, or
• Clinical medical research involving patient contact

Requirements for Fulbright African Research Scholar Program (ARSP) Qualification

• Ghanaian citizen or permanent resident and currently residing in Ghana (Please note: Ghanaian nationals with dual citizenship from the U.S. are not eligible for the program).
• Employed as required based on the type of grant you are applying for:
  • Research Grants – Ghanaian university faculty or research institute professionals; at least three years of university teaching experience and a productive scholarly record is preferred.
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  • Program and Curriculum Development Grants – Ghanaian university faculty or administrators; designed for university faculty or administrators with less experience and who may not have had recent access to research or instructional developments in their disciplines.
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• Academic degrees as required based on the type of grant you are applying for:
  • Research Grants – a doctorate or equivalent terminal degree in their fields at the time of application
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  • Program and Curriculum Development Grants – a minimum of a master’s or equivalent graduate degree at the time of application (a doctorate degree is not required)
• High prospect of receiving study leave from applicant’s employer.
• Applicants must have sufficient proficiency in English to carry out their research projects and collaborate effectively with colleagues. (Note: TOEFL exams are not required, but the U.S. Embassy’s Fulbright Review Committee may evaluate English-language proficiency).
• Applicants must be in good health. Successful candidates will be asked to submit a Medical History and Examination Report.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit the website.