The Malaysian Fulbright Scholar Program provides opportunities for Malaysian academics to develop or update their research through interaction with distinguished counterparts in the United States. By providing a mechanism and support for meeting and interacting with the best of American scholars, the program seeks to promote dialogue on subjects of mutual interest to Malaysia and the United States.
While these grants are typically research focused, applicants who are prepared to add a lecturing component to their proposals are particularly encouraged to apply. Further, all applicants will be asked to develop strategies for sharing Malaysian culture with social, civic and other groups while in the United States.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Doctoral degree or equivalent professional training or experience at the time of application.
- Minimum five years working experience in the related field.
- Faculty member in a university or a higher learning institution in Malaysia and eligible for sabbatical or other leaves.
- An excellent record of achievement as indicated by quality publications and professional activities.
- Sufficient proficiency in English appropriate to propose lecturing or research project to be carried out in the United States.
- A detailed statement of proposed activity for research or lecturing at a U.S. institution. The proposed project should contribute to the development of knowledge in your field and must be effectively investigated within the period of grant.
- Certification of good health.
Application Procedure:
Applicant from Malaysian universities and other higher learning institutions are requested to submit their completed application forms through their Vice-Chancellor / Director, or equivalent. A letter is required from the home University / Institute stating the benefits the applicant is entitled to during the 3-6 months sabbatical or other leaves in the United States.
Supplementary documents to be uploaded online:
- Letters of invitation from United States institutions
- Degree certificates
- Sabbatical leave letters
- Passport copy
- Source of financial support for accompanying dependents.
Grant Duration :
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- It is a 3-6 months of research/lecturing at the American universities during the FY2021/2022 academic year (August through June).
For inquiry, please contact Ms. Kalis/ Ms. Karen at 03-2166 8878 or email: Fulbrightmalaysia@macee.org.my
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