Tajikistan

Bahoviddin Jumaev

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Bahoviddin Jumaev obeeman@iie.org Wed, 04/01/2026 - 09:23

Jumaev

Home Country

Tajikistan

Bahoviddin

City

Chicago

Host State

Illinois

Field/Specialization

Economics: International Economics

Primary Host Institution

Chicago State University

Faculty Associate/Host

Olanipekun Laosebikan

Grant Start Date

September 1, 2025

OLF Eligibility End Date

May 26, 2026

Qamargul Esoeva

obeeman@iie.org — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:23:25 +0000

Qamargul Esoeva obeeman@iie.org Wed, 04/01/2026 - 09:23

Esoeva

Home Country

Tajikistan

Qamargul

City

Grand Forks

Host State

Field/Specialization

Psychology: Clinical Psychology

Primary Host Institution

University of North Dakota

Faculty Associate/Host

Donna K. Pearson

Grant Start Date

August 8, 2025

OLF Eligibility End Date

May 6, 2026

Wellness in the Pamirs: Enhancing Mental Health Support in Remote Communities.

kmoorehead@iie.org — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:29:19 +0000

Wellness in the Pamirs: Enhancing Mental Health Support in Remote Communities.

Grantee

Qamargul Esoeva

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Title

University Counsellor

Institution

University of Central Asia

Host Institutions

Institution

University of North Dakota

Program

Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program

Program Country

Tajikistan

Grant Activity Type

Teaching/Research

Academic Year

2025-2026

Discipline

Psychology

Dates

August 2025 - June 2026

Specialization

Clinical Psychology

Flex

Scholar type

Non-�ǿմ�ý (Visiting) Scholar

Qamargul Esoeva

kmoorehead@iie.org — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:25:55 +0000

Qamargul Esoeva kmoorehead@iie.org Mon, 10/06/2025 - 16:25

Home Country

Tajikistan

Gender Balance in ELT Textbooks in Tajikistan and the USA

rharris@iie.org — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:10:02 +0000

Gender Balance in ELT Textbooks in Tajikistan and the USA

Grantee

Parvina Islomova

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Title

Head of the department

Institution

Khujand polytechnic institute of Tajik technical university

Host Institutions

Institution

University of Massachusetts, Boston

Faculty

Panayota Gounari

Program

Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program

Program Country

Tajikistan

Grant Activity Type

Research

Academic Year

2024-2025

Discipline

Linguistics

Dates

September 2024 - July 2025

Specialization

Ling, Comparative, & Related Lang Stds

Flex

Scholar type

Non-�ǿմ�ý (Visiting) Scholar

Parvina Islomova

rharris@iie.org — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:06:37 +0000

Parvina Islomova rharris@iie.org Fri, 10/04/2024 - 12:06

Home Country

Tajikistan

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

Tajikistan 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 14 to 16, 2026. You will receive an email in early June with more information. If you have any questions regarding the PDO, please email FulbrightPDO.SCA@iie.org.

Contact Information

Public Diplomacy Section, �ǿմ�ý Embassy Dushanbe

109-A Ismoili Somoni Avenue

Dushanbe, Tajikistan 734019

Tel. +922-37- 229-2000

Email: FulbrightTajikistan@state.gov

Website: https://tj.usembassy.gov/

Points of Contact:

Heather Beggs

Public Diplomacy Officer

Email: BeggsHJ@state.gov

Parvina Adylova,

Exchange Programs Coordinator

Email: AdylovaPH@state.gov

Country Information

ETA Resources

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.

Fulbright �ǿմ�ý Scholars:

Manijeh Sabi

Fulbright Scholar to Tajikistan, 2022-2023

Email: sabim@sage.edu

Shahnaz Savani

Fulbright Scholar to Tajikistan, 2022-2023

Email: savanis@uhd.edu

John Miglietta

Fulbright Scholar to Tajikistan, 2021-2022

Email: jmiglietta@Tnstate.edu

Fulbright Student Researchers:

Clinton Parker

Fulbright Student Researcher to Tajikistan, 2022-2023

Email: clint.parker9@gmail.com

Lyla Amini

Fulbright Student Researcher to Tajikistan, 2023-2024

Email: lylaamini@gmail.com

Katherine MacDonald

Fulbright Student Researcher to Tajikistan, 2021-2022

Email: kmacdona@syr.edu

Fulbright English Teaching Assistants:

Dominic Brunaccioni

Fulbright English Teaching Assistant to Tajikistan, 2024-2025

Email: dombrunaccioni@gmail.com

Alex Rychlik

Fulbright English Teaching Assistant to Tajikistan, 2025-2026

Email: arychlik16@gmail.com

Max Hazerjian

Fulbright English Teaching Assistant to Tajikistan, 2023-2024

Email: mthazerjian@gmail.com

Kiana Khoshnoud

Fulbright English Teaching Assistant to Tajikistan, 2023-2024

Email: kianaclairek@gmail.com

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Multiple Disciplines

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Fulbright Scholar Award

Application Deadline

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Additional Qualification Information

Candidates with terminal degrees and a minimum of three years of university or college teaching experience are preferred. Professionals and nonacademics will be considered if they have the requisite three years of university or college teaching experience.

Advise and/or mentor students

Assist in faculty, curriculum, and/or program development

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 - February 2028

Award Code

271258-TJ

Award Length

6 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

Additional Comments

Grantee will teach during the academic year (September 2026 through June 2027) in a Tajik university. University classes are generally held Monday through Saturday.

The Fulbright �ǿմ�ý Scholar will likely be the first American that many Tajik students have ever met and will have a tremendous opportunity to expand cultural understanding.

Due to the low educational standards, the scholar should be prepared to teach students who lag academically behind their American peers.

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

Tajikistan

Award Activity

Grantees in the teaching category will teach classes at the undergraduate or graduate level. There will be an opportunity for several guest lectures at other universities.

Career Profile

Early Career Academics

Mid-Career Academics

Professionals

Senior Academics

Community College Faculty

Contacts and Helpful Links

�ǿմ�ý Embassy in Dushanbe

Interested applicants are welcome to contact Parvina Adylova, AdylovaPH@state.gov, Cultural Affairs Assistant at the �ǿմ�ý Embassy for country-specific questions. Applicants may also make contact by telephone: +992-37-229-2322 or fax: +992-37-229-2322.

For more information on applying, including alumni perspectives, please view our webinars.

Email the South and Central Asia Team with questions about applying.

Multi-Country/Area Award

Invitation Requirement

An invitation letter is preferred.

Up To

Discipline Type

Only projects in the following disciplines will be considered

Locations Detail

- University of Central Asia (all subjects, in particular, earth science and environmental studies) - instruction in English language only

- Dushanbe Innovation Institute (mathematics & IT, physics & IT, chemistry & biology) - instruction in English language only

- MDIS; Management Development Institute of Singapore in Dushanbe (tourism & hospitality, MBA) - instruction in English language only

- Technological University of Tajikistan (economics and information technology)

- Tajik State University of Commerce Dushanbe (business, marketing, economics, and tourism hospitality)

- Institute of Economy and Trade of Tajik State University of Commerce in Khujand (business, marketing, economics, and tourism hospitality)

- Tajik State Institute of Foreign Languages (English Language Faculty) - +992 37 2329515;

- Khujand State University (English Language Faculty)

- Khorog State University (English Language Faculty) - +992 93 559 8455;

- National University of Tajikistan (English Language Department, journalism, and international relations)

- Kulob State University (English Language Faculty and international relations) - +992 3322 23506;

- Bokhtar State University (English Language Faculty) - +992 93 311 0005;

- Pedagogical Institute of Panjakent (English Language Faculty) - +992 34 755 4050;

- Pedagogical Institute of Gharm (English Language Faculty) - +992 93 314 0168;

- Tajik State Medical University (medical sciences)

Language Proficiency Requirements

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

Disciplines

Agriculture

Arts

Biology

Business

Chemistry

Computer Science

Economics

Education

Engineering

Environmental Sciences

Environmental Studies

Geology

History (non- �ǿմ�ý)

Information Sciences/Systems

International Relations

Journalism

Law

Literature (non- �ǿմ�ý)

Marketing

Materials Science

Medical Sciences

Physics

Psychology

Public Administration

Public Health

Public Policy

Social Work

Sociology

TEFL

Tourism

Urban Planning/Studies

Award Length and Period

Grants may begin after September 1, 2027. Grants must be completed by June 30, 2028.

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.

Additional Language Requirement

Tajik or Russian language proficiency is needed for teaching courses at most Tajik universities (with the exception of Teaching English as a Foreign Language). Tajik State University of Commerce in Khujand and the University of Central Asia in Dushanbe or Khorog, however, offer courses in English.

Teaching applicants must submit a language proficiency evaluation. For applicants without local language proficiency, feasibility of conducting the project must be demonstrated in the project statement.

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

Award Allowances

Stipends are calculated within this range based on a number of factors including a participant’s grant activity, location in the host country, number of dependents, and home institution position.

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

Estimated Travel and Relocation Allowance for Grantee

Round-trip, Fly America Act compliant international travel for the grantee will be arranged by an agency designated by IIE.

Additional Travel and Relocation Allowances: $3,650.

Estimated Book and Research Allowance

$1,500 book and educational materials allowance. Materials should be donated to the host institution (or other entity) upon grantee's departure.

Do you offer dependent benefits

Yes

Additional living and housing allowance is provided for grantees with one accompanying dependent or two or more accompanying dependent. These amounts range from $200/month to $400/month.

In addition, travel allowances are provided for up to two dependents.

Up to $6,000 per child (up to two) or $12,000 per family for accompanying dependent children in grades K-12 is reimbursed for one semester, upon submission of receipts. Up to $12,000 per child (up to two) or $24,000 per family for accompanying dependent children in grades K-12 is reimbursed for two semesters, upon submission of receipts. Amount may be adjusted for shorter grant periods. Reimbursement is based on actual cost of tuition and fees only or homeschooling materials.

$4640

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.

$5060

Special Award Benefits

South and Central Asia Fulbright Regional Travel Grant

With additional funding provided by the United States Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, during their grant period, Fulbright Scholars in the South and Central Asia (SCA) region may apply for a regional travel grant to engage in a variety of activities at academic institutions or non-profit organizations in eligible SCA countries (Bangladesh, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan). Activities that U.S Scholars may engage in include: faculty and student lectures, graduate or faculty seminars, conferences, curriculum development, public lectures, panel presentations, needs assessment, or some combination thereof. Scholars in the arts may be invited to give master classes or recitals, participate in exhibitions or workshops, or consult with cultural institutions. Activities may not include research. This grant will cover travel to and from the destination and lodging may be offered by the hosting institution. Scholars may only apply for this grant once they are in country on their Fulbright grant, and as funds are limited, may only participate in one Regional Travel Grant during their Fulbright grant.

Before traveling to another country on a Regional Travel Grant, it is important to confirm trip details with the �ǿմ�ý Embassy Public Affairs Section or Fulbright Commission in that country.

South and Central Asia Fulbright Conference

The South and Central Asia (SCA) Fulbright Conference brings together Fulbright �ǿմ�ý Scholars and �ǿմ�ý Student Researchers to discuss each other’s work, network, and share their experiences as international exchange participants. Funding for the conference is provided by the United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The conference is typically held within the SCA region in February or March, and financial assistance to attend is provided. To be eligible, participants must be on their Fulbright grants at the time of the conference. Please note that conference plans are subject to change depending on programmatic or regional considerations.

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.

Tajikistan

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Tajikistan drupal@northern.co Thu, 11/09/2023 - 13:43

What is life like for Fulbrighters in your country?

Tajikistan is one of the world's most remote countries, both in terms of access from and to the outside world. International flights are generally available three times a week, via Dubai and Istanbul. Regional flights to Tashkent and Almaty are available more frequently.

Both university administrators and students recognize the benefits of having an American professor teaching at their institution and welcome the academic and cultural interactions. Most classes are taught in Tajik, although several universities have English departments and groups taught primarily in English. A knowledge of Tajik or Russian is helpful in navigating day-to-day life. This is the only post-Soviet country in which one of the Persian languages is spoken. Individual scholars should be prepared to be flexible and to work in a university environment where their Tajik colleagues rely less on technology in the classroom and their university's administration.

Tajikistan is famous for its unforgettable nature and the hospitality of its people. The untouched peaks of the snowy mountains and the purity of wild rivers are mesmerizing. In their free time, our Fulbright grantees enjoy hiking trails along stunning places of the Fann mountains, such as Iskanderkul, Kulikalon, Alauddin, and Haft Kul.

A motivated Fulbright Scholar would have an opportunity to make a significant impact during his/her grant period in Tajikistan.

The academic year runs from September to June. The first semester is from September to January; the second semester is from late January to June.

Contact: For more information, contact Parvina Adylova at the �ǿմ�ý Embassy Dushanbe (AdylovaPH@state.gov).

Previous Fulbright Recipients

John Miglietta, 2021-2022 Scholar, Professor of Political Science Tennessee State University https://www.tnwac.org/calendar/geopolitics-of-central-asia-prof-john-miglietta/

"I was awarded a teaching Fulbright to Tajikistan in 2021-2022. I was teaching political science at the University of Central Asia in Khorog with a focus on international relations. I thoroughly enjoyed my Fulbright in Tajikistan. The country is beautiful, and the people were extremely welcoming. I had the opportunity to live in Dushanbe and Khorog. I was fortunate as I was able to experience life in the capital city as well as in the Pamirs. Dushanbe is a wonderful city, and I was fortunate to work with the staff at American Space Dushanbe as well as English Without Borders. Here I got to know many educators and students. I was able to give several presentations on a variety of topics such as history, literature, and the United States. I also helped to organize chess tournaments at American Space Dushanbe and American Space Extension in Vahdat. In Vahdat I had the opportunity to work with and get to know many people from Afghanistan. Khorog is the jewel of the Pamirs. It was very exhilarating to wake up every morning and see beautiful mountains. The University of Central Asia is a great university, and everyone was very welcoming. Being a residential university, it truly had a sense of community. I learned a great deal from my Fulbright experience. I was enriched by making friends and colleagues that I will treasure for the rest of my life. I also believe I grew as a teacher and a scholar because of my experience."

Program staff

Name

Catherine Pilishvili

southcentralasia@iie.org