Moldova

Ukraine Beyond Borders (All Disciplines)

JEnrich@iie.org — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:05:34 +0000

Ukraine Beyond Borders (All Disciplines) JEnrich@iie.org Fri, 01/24/2025 - 11:05

Fulbright Scholar Award

Application Deadline

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Advise and/or mentor students

Assist in faculty, curriculum, and/or program development

Conduct a research project designated by the host institution

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

Conduct a professional and/or artistic project

Award Start Period

August 2027 - May 2028

Award Code

271533-MC

Award Length

3 months - 6 months

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Activity Type

Professional Project

Research

Teaching

Teaching/Research

Degree Requirements

PhD (or other terminal Degree)

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

Applicants residing in the award country at the time of application or thereafter are not eligible to apply for this award.

Dual citizens of the award country are not eligible to apply for this award.

Permanent residents of the award country are not eligible to apply for this award.

Country

Albania

Armenia

Austria

Azerbaijan

Belgium

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Denmark

Estonia

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Kosovo

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Moldova

Montenegro

Netherlands

North Macedonia

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Serbia

Slovak Republic

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Turkey (Türkiye)

Ukraine

United Kingdom

Award Activity

Applicants may apply to conduct a project, independent research, teaching or teaching/research with an emphasis on Ukraine and/or Ukrainian studies. Projects are sought in all disciplines. Projects should emphasize Ukraine but are not limited to Ukrainian studies. Projects should engage colleagues in Ukraine remotely or directly engage citizens of Ukraine displaced beyond Ukraine due to war. Grant activities can only take place in one European country and applications should clearly outline the reason to be in the proposed country and the connection to Ukraine. The award cannot take place within Ukraine and visits to Ukraine will not be permissible.

Candidates are welcome to submit applications affiliated with any appropriate institution, including European higher education institutions, governments, non-profit organizations and think tanks as appropriate for the proposed host country.

Applications must demonstrate that they have identified and secured an affiliation in their proposed host country.

�ǿմ�ý citizens on the Fulbright �ǿմ�ý Scholar Program are not permitted to travel to Ukraine while on their Fulbright grant. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Ukraine.html

Career Profile

Artists

Community College Faculty

Early Career Academics

Mid-Career Academics

Professionals

Senior Academics

Contacts and Helpful Links

Applicants are encouraged to reach out to europeeurasia@iie.org for any questions about applying to this unique opportunity.

Multi-Country/Area Award

Yes

This award may allow applicants to propose a project to take place in one or multiple countries. Refer to Multi-Country/Area Award Description below for specific parameters. Plans, goals, and rationale for must be described in Project Statement.

Areas of Interest

Projects are sought in all disciplines. Projects should emphasize Ukraine but are not limited to Ukrainian studies. Projects should engage colleagues in Ukraine remotely or directly engage citizens of Ukraine displaced beyond Ukraine due to war.

Invitation Requirement

An invitation letter is required.

Up To

Invitation Requirement Additional Information

A letter of invitation from an appropriate institution in the proposed host country is required. Letters of invitation from Ukrainian institutions will be accepted in addition to the required host country letter of invitation, but the invitation must be clear that engagement will be remote and will take place outside of Ukraine in Europe.

Discipline Type

Projects are sought in all disciplines

Language Proficiency Requirements

None, English is sufficient. However, feasibility of conducting the project must be demonstrated in the project statement

Award Length and Period

The grant length may range from a total of three to six months, with six months being the maximum grant length. Grant dates may start in August 2027 and start no later than May 2028. Specific grant dates and periods may vary dependent on the host country.

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.

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

Award Allowances

Please see proposed host country award description for the benefits provided to each European country.

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

Do you offer dependent benefits

Yes

Please see proposed host country award description for the benefits provided to each European country.

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.

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 and the Fulbright Commission in the host country reserve the right to alter, without notice, participating countries, number of awards and allowances.

Application of metagenomics algorithms to analyze human gut microbiome data

kmoorehead@iie.org — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 04:25:44 +0000

Application of metagenomics algorithms to analyze human gut microbiome data

Grantee

Serghei Mangul

kmoorehead@iie.org Wed, 01/22/2025 - 23:25

Title

Assistant Professor

Institution

University of Southern California

Host Institutions

Institution

Technical University of Moldova

Program

Fulbright �ǿմ�ý Scholar Program

Program Country

Moldova

Grant Activity Type

Teaching/Research

Academic Year

2024-2025

Discipline

Biology

Dates

May 2025 - August 2025

Specialization

Bioinformatics

Flex

Scholar type

�ǿմ�ý Scholar

Award Title

24259-MD|All Disciplines

Bioactive proteins and peptides generated by lactic acid bacteria against foodborne pathogens

rharris@iie.org — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:09:35 +0000

Bioactive proteins and peptides generated by lactic acid bacteria against foodborne pathogens

Grantee

Anatoli Cartasev

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

Title

Lecturer

Institution

Comrat State University

Host Institutions

Institution

Oklahoma State University

Faculty

Ravi Jadeja

Program

Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program

Program Country

Moldova

Grant Activity Type

Research

Academic Year

2024-2025

Discipline

Biology

Dates

September 2024 - May 2025

Specialization

Biotechnology

Flex

Scholar type

Non-�ǿմ�ý (Visiting) Scholar

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION

rharris@iie.org — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:08:42 +0000

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Grantee

Vladlena Lisenco

rharris@iie.org Fri, 10/04/2024 - 12:08

Title

Head of International law department and

Institution

Transnistrian Shevchenko University

Host Institutions

Institution

University of South Florida

Faculty

Judithanne McLauchlan

Program

Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program

Program Country

Moldova

Grant Activity Type

Research

Academic Year

2024-2025

Discipline

International Relations

Dates

August 2024 - January 2025

Specialization

International Law and Organizations

Flex

Scholar type

Non-�ǿմ�ý (Visiting) Scholar

Anatoli Cartasev

rharris@iie.org — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:06:28 +0000

Anatoli Cartasev rharris@iie.org Fri, 10/04/2024 - 12:06

Home Country

Moldova

Vladlena Lisenco

rharris@iie.org — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:06:13 +0000

Vladlena Lisenco rharris@iie.org Fri, 10/04/2024 - 12:06

Home Country

Moldova

Transnistrian Shevchenko University

rharris@iie.org — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 15:59:02 +0000

Transnistrian Shevchenko University rharris@iie.org Fri, 10/04/2024 - 11:59

Country

Moldova

City

Tiraspol

Enhancing Resilience and Risk Management in Moldova: Educational and Capacity-Building Initiative

rharris@iie.org — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:33:55 +0000

Enhancing Resilience and Risk Management in Moldova: Educational and Capacity-Building Initiative

Grantee

Marc Siegel

rharris@iie.org Tue, 10/01/2024 - 10:33

Title

Adjunct Faculty

Institution

San Diego State University

Host Institutions

Institution

Academy of Economic Sciences Moldova

Institution

Academy of Economic Sciences Moldova

Program

Fulbright �ǿմ�ý Scholar Program

Program Country

Moldova

Grant Activity Type

Teaching/Research

Academic Year

2024-2025

Discipline

Business

Dates

September 2024 - May 2025

Specialization

Management

Flex

Yes

Scholar type

�ǿմ�ý Scholar

Award Title

24259-MD|All Disciplines

Academy of Economic Sciences Moldova

rharris@iie.org — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:28:10 +0000

Academy of Economic Sciences Moldova rharris@iie.org Tue, 10/01/2024 - 10:28

Country

Moldova

City

Chișinău

Moldova

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

Moldova 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 17 to 18, 2025. You will receive an email in early June with more information. If you have any questions regarding the PDO, please email FulbrightPDO.EUR@iie.org.

Contact Information

Embassy of the United States, Public Affairs Section
103 Mateevici Street
Chisinau MD-2009
Website: https://md.usembassy.gov/
Tel: +373-22-408-485
Email: education-moldova@state.gov

Points of Contact

Joanne Kramb,
Deputy Cultural Affairs Officer
Email: krambje@state.gov

Irina Colin,
Cultural Affairs Specialist
Email: colinil@state.gov

�ǿմ�ý Scholars and Students:

Maria Crijanovschi

Email: CrijanovschiM@state.gov

English Teaching Assistants:

Tamara Turcan

Email: TurcanTV@state.gov

Liliana Talpa

Email: TalpaLG@state.gov

Country Information

Moldova Country Handbook
State Department Country Information – Moldova
State Department Country Travel Information – Moldova
State Department Moldova Factsheet
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
Higher Education in Moldova - A report by the European Commission
Chisinau Essentials Guide

Alum Contacts

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

Fulbright ETA Alumni:

·         Kiara Kolaczyk
2022-2024 Fulbright ETA
Email: kolachick316@gmail.com

·         Samantha Bartell
2023-2024 Fulbright ETA
Email: SBartell.dc@gmail.com

·         Samuel Hearn

2024-2025 Fulbright ETA

Email: samuelhearn2019@gmail.com

·         Beverly Granger

2024-2025 Fulbright ETA

Email: grangerbeverly9@gmail.com

·         Taylor Herman

2024-2025 Fulbright ETA

Email: taylorherman532@gmail.com

Fulbright �ǿմ�ý Student Alumni

Samuel Osbern
2022-2023 Fulbright �ǿմ�ý Student
Email: samuel.osbern@gmail.com
Henry Craver
2022-2023 Fulbright �ǿմ�ý Student
Email: h.craver92@gmail.com
Avital Brodski
2022-2023 Fulbright �ǿմ�ý Student
Email: brodski.a@northeastern.edu

· Rebecca Stuch

2024-2025 Fulbright �ǿմ�ý Student

Email: rstuch@asu.edu

· Gabriel Kelly

2024-2025 Fulbright �ǿմ�ý Student

Email: gabriel_kelly@gwmail.gwu.edu

Fulbright Scholar Alumni

Robert Eckhart
2023-2024 Fulbright Scholar
Email: bobeckhart@gmail.com

Steven Youngblood
2023-2024 Fulbright Scholar
Email: steven.youngblood@fulbrightmail.org
Marc Siegel
2024-2025 Fulbright Scholar
Email: siegel@ittn.org

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