Cameroon

Building Capacity in Physical and Computational Chemistry Across National Boundaries

kmoorehead@iie.org — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 02:34:04 +0000

Building Capacity in Physical and Computational Chemistry Across National Boundaries

Grantee

Victor Waingeh

kmoorehead@iie.org Wed, 10/01/2025 - 22:34

Title

Professor

Institution

Indiana University Southeast

Host Institutions

Institution

University of Yaounde I

Program

Fulbright �ǿմ�ý Scholar Program

Program Country

Cameroon

Grant Activity Type

Teaching/Research

Academic Year

2025-2026

Discipline

Chemistry

Dates

October 2025 - July 2026

Specialization

Physical Chemistry

Flex

Scholar type

�ǿմ�ý Scholar

Award Title

25085-CM|All Disciplines

Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment of Pesticides in Cameroon Using the PROduction-To-EXposure (PROTEX) Model

rharris@iie.org — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:09:00 +0000

Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment of Pesticides in Cameroon Using the PROduction-To-EXposure (PROTEX) Model

Grantee

Patricia Bi Asanga Fai

rharris@iie.org Fri, 10/04/2024 - 12:09

Title

Head of Division for Admissions and Stud

Institution

College of Technology, The University of Bamenda

Host Institutions

Institution

University of Nevada--Reno

Faculty

Li Li

Program

Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program

Program Country

Cameroon

Grant Activity Type

Research

Academic Year

2024-2025

Discipline

Environmental Sciences

Dates

January 2025 - May 2025

Specialization

Environmental Health

Flex

Scholar type

Non-�ǿմ�ý (Visiting) Scholar

Patricia Bi Asanga Fai

rharris@iie.org — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:06:16 +0000

Patricia Bi Asanga Fai rharris@iie.org Fri, 10/04/2024 - 12:06

Home Country

Cameroon

College of Technology, The University of Bamenda

rharris@iie.org — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 15:59:15 +0000

College of Technology, The University of Bamenda rharris@iie.org Fri, 10/04/2024 - 11:59

Country

Cameroon

State

Northwest

City

Bambili

Teaching and Researching the Coloniality of Extraction in Cameroon

rharris@iie.org — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:34:31 +0000

Teaching and Researching the Coloniality of Extraction in Cameroon

Grantee

Amber Murrey-Ndewa

rharris@iie.org Tue, 10/01/2024 - 10:34

Title

Associate Professor

Institution

University of Oxford

Host Institutions

Institution

University of Yaounde I

Program

Fulbright �ǿմ�ý Scholar Program

Program Country

Cameroon

Grant Activity Type

Teaching/Research

Academic Year

2024-2025

Discipline

Geography

Dates

October 2024 - July 2025

Specialization

Geography, African

Flex

Scholar type

�ǿմ�ý Scholar

Award Title

24121-CM|All Disciplines

Cameroon

Anonymous — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:13:24 +0000

Cameroon Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 04/04/2024 - 08:13

Congratulations on receiving a Fulbright grant! The resources on this page are designed to familiarize you with your host location and provide important context and information as you prepare to travel abroad. We encourage you to review the readings, websites, and logistical information offered by local contacts. Click the section headings below to display the information.

Orientation Information

As part of your Fulbright grant, you are required to attend a virtual Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) taking place from July 21 to 23, 2026. You will receive an email in early June with more information. If you have any questions regarding the PDO, please email FulbrightPDO.AF@iie.org.

Contact Information

�ǿմ�ý Embassy, Public Affairs Section
Avenue Rosa Parks
P.O. Box 817
Yaounde, Cameroon
Tel: +(237) 2220-1500 x4266
Website: https://cm.usembassy.gov/

Country Information

Alum Contacts

We invite you to contact these Fulbright alumni for questions or advice prior to your grant. They can be an excellent resources for unofficial questions – what type of clothing to bring, how to open a bank account, and more.

IIE �ǿմ�ý Scholar Advisors

IIE �ǿմ�ý Student and ETA Advisor

Alum Contacts:

Dr. Christopher Thron
2023 �ǿմ�ý Fulbright Student
Email: chris.thron@gmail.com

Amelie Nkodo
2023 �ǿմ�ý Fulbright Student
Email: ankodo1@gmail.com

Laura-Martin Alasandagutti
2023 �ǿմ�ý Fulbright ETA
Email: lmalasand@gmail.com

Kadija Balde
2023 �ǿմ�ý Fulbright ETA
Email: kadijata.balde@fulbrightmail.org

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JaneFrances Yenlajai Banseka Epouse Ndefru

rharris@iie.org — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 15:27:02 +0000

JaneFrances Yenlajai Banseka Epouse Ndefru rharris@iie.org Thu, 02/01/2024 - 10:27

Home Country

Cameroon

All Disciplines

drupal@northern.co — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:13:25 +0000

All Disciplines drupal@northern.co Fri, 11/10/2023 - 14:13

Fulbright Scholar Award

Application Deadline

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Additional Qualification Information

Scholars with a minimum two years postdoctoral university or college teaching experience are preferred.

Advise and/or mentor students

Assist in faculty, curriculum, and/or program development

Conduct a research project of the applicant’s choosing

Teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses designated by the host institution

Teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses of the applicant’s choosing

Award Start Period

September 2027 - October 2027

Award Code

271236-CM

Award Length

9 months - 10 months

Visit our Scholar Directory to view and search all Fulbright alumni. You can also learn more about Fulbright Alumni Ambassadors.

Activity Type

Teaching

Teaching/Research

Additional Comments

In Cameroon undergraduate classes are large in public schools (350-3,500 students and more). Advanced and graduate-level classes tend to be smaller (below 350).

Degree Requirements

PhD (or other terminal Degree)

Not Required

Flex Option

You may be asked to participate in an interview as part of the in-country selection process.

All applicants must meet the Program eligibility requirements (click to review the requirements).

In addition to being a prestigious academic exchange program, the Fulbright Program is designed to expand and strengthen relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other nations and to promote international understanding and cooperation. To support this mission, Fulbright Scholars may be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host community, in addition to their primary activities‎.

Citizenship/Residency Requirement

Not applicable – all �ǿմ�ý citizens are eligible to apply, regardless of dual citizenship or residency.

Country

Cameroon

Award Activity

Scholars will teach advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in any discipline offered at a participating host institution and may provide tutorials and student advising. They may also supervise graduate student research and mentor faculty. Interested Scholars may conduct research in area of specialization, in addition to teaching responsibilities. Applicants combining teaching and research are advised to plan on an 80:20 teaching-to-research ratio.

Career Profile

Early Career Academics

Mid-Career Academics

Professionals

Senior Academics

Contacts and Helpful Links

Multi-Country/Area Award

Areas of Interest

Applications in all disciplines are accepted. The following fields are of particular interest to Cameroonian universities: agriculture, American history, American literature, anthropology, archaeology, art, biological sciences, business administration, chemistry, communications, computer sciences, economics, education, engineering, environmental sciences, geography, geology, information sciences, journalism, linguistics mathematics, medical sciences, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology and sociology.

Invitation Requirement

An invitation letter is preferred.

Approximately

Invitation Requirement Additional Information

Submitting a letter of invitation from the host institution is not required at the application stage. However, a letter of invitation is required to obtain a visa for Cameroon. Applicants are advised to correspond with potential host institutions to determine if their specializations fit into existing programs, and to obtain a letter of invitation.

Locations

Location Selection: Award must be undertaken at one of the following institutions

Discipline Type

Projects are sought in all disciplines

Locations Detail

Participating Public Universities:

University of Bertoua
Professeur Dieudonné Emmanuel Pegnyemb, Rector cc: Professor Raspail Carrel Founou, Vice Dean
info@univ-bertoua.cm czangue@yahoo.fr

University of Douala
Professor Magloire ONDOA, Rector
ud@camnet.com

University of Dschang
Professor Roger Tsafack Nanfosso, Rector
infos@tsafack-nanfosso.com or udsrectorat@yahoo.fr

University of Maroua
Professor Idrissou Alioum, Rector
idrissoualioum@yahoo.fr

University of Ngaoundéré
Professor MAMOUDOU ABDOULMOUMINI, Rector
or un@univ-ndere.cm mamoudou.aboulmoumini@gmail.com

University of Yaounde I
Professor Rémy Magloire Dieudonné ETOUA, Rector
rect.uyi@uycdc.uninet.cm

University of Yaounde II Soa
Professeur Richard Laurent OMGBA, Rector
contact@universite-yde2.org

Participating Private Universities:

Institut Universitaire de la Côte
M. Paul GUIMEZAP, President cc: Léonard DONGMO, Secretary General
dongmo.leonard@myiuc.com

Catholic University of Central Africa-Yaounde
Rév. Père Pr Thomas Bienvenu TCHOUNGUI, Rector
rectorat@recteur@ucac-icy.net; fntonga@yahoo.fr; absalla@yahoo.fr

Protestant University of Central Africa (UPAC)- Yaounde
Rev. Professor Timothy Bouba Mbima, Rector
rectorat@upac-edu.org

Saint Jerome Catholic University Institute of Douala
Mr. Powohe Emmanuel, General Administrator
epowole@yahoo.fr

PKFokam Institute of Excellence, Cameroon
Professor Thomas Njine, Rector
njinet@yahoo.fr; thomas.njine@pkfokaminstitute.com

Other Institutions:

Centre Pasteur Cameroon- Malaria Research Laboratory
Dr. Lawrence Ayong
ayong@pasteur-yaounde.org

Language Proficiency Requirements

Required

Applicants are encouraged to consult the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) “Can-Do Statements” to determine if they are qualified.

Required Proficiency

Applicants are encouraged to register qualified language evaluator, such as a language instructor or a translator, to conduct the external assessment in the application. Being a native speaker alone does not qualify an individual to conduct the assessment.

Applicants who are native speakers do not need to complete an external evaluation.

Required Proficiency

Applicants must register qualified language evaluator, such as a language instructor or a translator, to conduct the external assessment in the application. Being a native speaker alone does not qualify an individual to conduct the assessment.

Applicants who are native speakers do not need to complete an external evaluation.

Level of Proficiency

Intermediate

Required Languages

French

Additional Language Requirement

Language requirements vary per institution due to the bilingual nature of Cameroon. All teaching at the Catholic University of Central Africa is in French. In the other universities, professors may teach in English or French, but they need to have a working knowledge of French. Non-native speakers must submit a language proficiency evaluation.

Flex allowed for only the following activity type(s):

Grant segments are allowed to be conducted in summer months (June, July, and August)

Estimated Travel and Relocation Allowance for Grantee

Round-trip, economy-class, international travel arranged by travel agent designated by IIE, for scholar and up to two accompanying dependents. A $2,050 allowance will be provided to cover the costs associated with relocation and excess baggage.

Estimated Book and Research Allowance

$1,000 books and educational materials allowance; if possible, educational materials should be donated to the host institution (or other entity) upon grantee's departure. (For Teaching and Teaching/Research awards only.)

Do you offer dependent benefits

Yes

Additional living and housing allowance is provided for grantees with one accompanying dependent or two or more accompanying dependents. These amounts range from $200/month to $500/month.

In addition, round-trip, economy class travel is provided for up to two dependents.

Dependent education allowance up to $12,500 per child or $25,000 per family for accompanying dependents in grades K-12 is reimbursed for a full academic year, upon submission of receipts, and depending on funding availability. Amount may be adjusted for shorter grant periods. Reimbursement is based on actual cost of tuition and fees only.

$6390

Dependents must accompany the grantee for at least 80% of the period abroad and a minimum of one semester in order to qualify for additional dependent benefits. Dependent benefits are not provided to Flex grantees.

$8210

Estimated Cost of Living

Cost of living varies widely by standard of living. To live at a typical middle-class American standard, we estimate the following costs:

Housing: $2000-$2700 month for a 2 bedroom apartment and utilities in Douala or Yaounde
Living expenses: approximately $2000 a month

Special Award Benefits

When university housing is provided to Fulbright Scholars, grantees will receive a supplemental housing allowance in lieu of a full housing allowance for refurbishments, utilities, and other miscellaneous expenses that arise. The full housing allowance will not be provided to grantees if they elect to decline on-campus or university housing.

Please refer to the figures above for an estimate of total monthly Fulbright award benefits. Benefits may include a monthly base stipend, living and housing allowances, and additional one-time allowances. Benefits may vary based on a scholar's current academic rank (or professional equivalent), the city of placement, the type of award (teaching, teaching/research, or research), and the number of and duration of stay of accompanying dependents. Research-only or Professional Project grantees receive a standard stipend that is not adjusted for academic rank. In most cases, dependent benefits will not be provided to Flex grantees, or to grantees pursuing grants less than four months (or a semester) in length.

Final grant amounts will be determined prior to the start of the academic year and are subject to the availability of funds. The United States Department of State reserves the right to alter, without notice, participating countries, number of awards and allowances.

$5620

$7220

Cameroon

drupal@northern.co — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:41:20 +0000

Cameroon drupal@northern.co Thu, 11/09/2023 - 13:41

What is life like for Fulbrighters in your country?

Cameroon is a lively Central African nation that is renowned for its geographical, religious, ethnic, and cultural diversity. Affectionately known as “Africa in Miniature,” Cameroon includes all the continent's major geographic landscapes including white beaches in the south, mountains in the west, tropical rainforests in the Congo basin, savannah grasslands further north and sparse deserts in the far north. The Cameroonian population, which the �ǿմ�ý government estimates at 28.5 million (midyear 2021), is made up of an estimated 240 different ethnic groups with 240 corresponding local languages which you can hear spoken throughout the public sphere. Each of Cameroon's ethnic groups has its own unique cultural forms including music, style of dress, and traditional dishes, which have become increasingly intermixed over the years.

Cameroon is divided into 10 regions: Center, Littoral, South, West, Northwest, Southwest, Adamawa, North, Far North and East. Urbanization is evidenced by bustling markets and industries in the capital city of each region, with inhabitants of Douala and Yaounde comprising over twenty percent of the national population.

English and French are the official languages of the country, and Cameroon has an official bilingualism policy that mandates the use of both languages in public offices. However, French speakers outnumber English speakers by a 4:1 ratio. Two of the country’s regions are predominantly English speaking, and eight regions are French speaking. As a result, working knowledge of French is recommended.

The Fulbright Program was established in Cameroon in 1962. Since its inception, over 70 Fulbright �ǿմ�ý Scholars have been sent to Cameroon to teach and conduct research in fields ranging from languages and anthropology to biomedicine and engineering. The work of these scholars has contributed to scientific, academic, and social progress in Cameroon, and some scholars have even supported the development of academic structures such as the Center for Transformative Education at the University of Ngaoundere and the School of Engineering at the Catholic University of Cameroon-Bamenda.

Cameroon has 11 public universities and more than twice as many private institutions of higher education. In Cameroon, undergraduate classes are large (350-3,500+ students) in public schools, but advanced and graduate classes are smaller (less than 350). The academic year runs from October through July. There are two semesters: October-January and February-June.

There are several international-standard elementary (primary) schools in Yaounde and Douala for dependent children in Pre-K and K-12. Grantees residing outside of these two cities will need to research school options and decide if they are appropriate for their dependents.

Previous Fulbright Recipients

Christopher Thron, 2023 Scholar - /grantee/christopher-thron-1
Martin Azese, 2022 Scholar - https://www.otterbein.edu/news/otterbein-engineering-professor-receives-fulbright-fellowship-award/
Michael Takafor Ndemanu, 2021 Scholar - https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/8/associate-prof-earns-fulbright-to-help-a-cameroon-university
Andrea Drager, 2021 Scholar - https://www.ioes.ucla.edu/person/andrea-pilar-drager/

Program staff

Name

Catherine Pilishvili

Phone

202-686-7801

subsaharanafrica@iie.org

Assessment of the Level of Environmental Pollution and Potential Impact on One Health: The Case of a Vulnerable Community Exposure to Pesticide and Cyanotoxin in Lake Maga, Cameroon

rharris@iie.org — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:08:25 +0000

Assessment of the Level of Environmental Pollution and Potential Impact on One Health: The Case of a Vulnerable Community Exposure to Pesticide and Cyanotoxin in Lake Maga, Cameroon

Grantee

Ronald Romuald Bebey Vougat Ngom

rharris@iie.org Thu, 11/02/2023 - 11:08

Title

Lecturer/Researcher

Institution

School of Veterinary Medicine and Sciences, University of Ngaoundere

Host Institutions

Institution

Baylor University

Faculty

Bryan W. Brooks

Program

Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program

Program Country

Cameroon

Grant Activity Type

Research

Discipline

Interdiscip Studies

Dates

March 2024 - December 2024

Specialization

Interdiscip Studies

Flex

Scholar type

Non-�ǿմ�ý (Visiting) Scholar