Seeking Host Institutions: The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program for Libya - Intensive English Language Workshop

Eligible host institutions are invited to apply to host a five-week Intensive English Language Workshop for Fulbright Libyan Scholars, to prepare them to effectively participate in a tailored 10-week program at a U.S. university for junior faculty. Fulbright programs are intended to promote grantees' academic and professional development, and serve the overall goal of the Fulbright Program: to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. 

The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program for Libya is designed to bring approximately 40 junior Libyan faculty to the U.S. for five weeks of intensive English training at one institution to be selected, followed by 10 weeks of faculty development, mentoring, and cultural exchange activities at one of five previously selected U.S. institutions. The intent of the program is to equip grantees with the knowledge and tools needed to build the capacity of universities in Libya and to advance the education of future generations of Libyans. In addition, it lays the foundation for Libyan scholars and their U.S. hosts to develop long-term institutional relationships and to identify areas of cooperation that can be sustained beyond the grant period.  

The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), as part of its flagship Fulbright Program and administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES), a division of the Institute of International Education (IIE) in cooperation with ECA.

Send electronic submissions to Rachel Holskin at: rholskin@iie.org.

For complete information about the program and the proposal requirements, visit the website.