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Fulbright-Thailand Research Fund Junior Research Scholarship Program in USA, 2019

Applicants are invited to apply for the Fulbright-Thailand Research Fund Junior Research Scholarship Programme providing by the Fulbright-Thailand United States Educational Foundation in the USA. These scholarships are open for Thai applicants to conduct research in the USA.

The program aims to develop the capabilities of doctoral candidates studying at Thai universities, particularly the university staff members, to conduct their research in the U.S. for six months as a part of their doctoral dissertation requirements while building their professional network through contacts with American professors and scholars.

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The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Government. It is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Thailand – United States Educational Foundation
  • Department: NA
  • Course Level: Research program
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Number of Awards: five
  • Nationality: Thai citizen
  • The program can be taken in the USA
  • Application Deadline: December 6, 2019

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Be a Thai citizen in good health
  • Be a PhD candidate, who has completed coursework in a Thai university
  • Be physically present in Bangkok at the time of interview
  • Attend preliminary orientation during mid-February and pre-departure orientation during the second week of June
  • Be willing and able to serve as a resource person and a cultural ambassador in the United States in seminars, conferences, or in other capacities requested by the host institution or community
  • Be prepared to participate in academic and alumni activities related to the program upon return to Thailand.

Research Scholarship

How to Apply

  • How to Apply:  
  • Complete application form
  • Research proposal (3-5 pages)
  • Biographical essay (1-2 pages) that describes your personality traits, passion, goals, and relevance of your work in a narrative writing style
  • Transcripts of both master and doctoral (current study) degrees
  • CV/Resume
  • Written confirmation (Letter of Invitation) from your host university/institution in the U.S.
  • Two letters of recommendation. These can be obtained from your supervisors or employers in Thailand, or your host professors/supervisors in the U.S. If submitting online, the recommenders must e-mail them directly to [email protected].
  • Admission Requirement: Applicants should have the concurrence of the University PhD program in which he or she is enrolled
  • Language Requirement: Applicants have a valid English proficiency score:
  • TOEFL ITP official score report of at least 525 or
  • TOEFL iBT official score report of at least 71 or
  • CUTEP of at least 75.

Benefits 

  • The grant covers round-trip international travel expenses from Thailand to the United States, a monthly stipend for 6 months, health insurance coverage, and in-transit allowance.
  • The Foundation will also provide preliminary and pre-departure orientations for the grantees while facilitating the visa process and other relevant procedures.

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