Guatemala

Co-design for Capacity-Building Blueprint to Develop Community-Based-Tourism Proposals

kmoorehead@iie.org — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:39:36 +0000

Co-design for Capacity-Building Blueprint to Develop Community-Based-Tourism Proposals

Grantee

Elizabeth Boling

kmoorehead@iie.org Thu, 01/08/2026 - 00:39

Title

Professor

Institution

Indiana University, Bloomington

Host Institutions

Institution

University of the Valley of Guatemala

Program

Fulbright �ǿմ�ý Scholar Program

Program Country

Guatemala

Grant Activity Type

Teaching/Research

Academic Year

2025-2026

Discipline

Education

Dates

January 2026 - May 2026

Specialization

Educational Theory

Flex

Scholar type

�ǿմ�ý Scholar

Award Title

25194-GT|All Disciplines

Streams and river biomonitoring to support conservation management in the Lake Atitlán basin

kmoorehead@iie.org — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:39:36 +0000

Streams and river biomonitoring to support conservation management in the Lake Atitlán basin

Grantee

Ryan Utz

kmoorehead@iie.org Thu, 01/08/2026 - 00:39

Title

Associate Professor

Institution

Chatham University

Host Institutions

Institution

University of the Valley of Guatemala

Program

Fulbright �ǿմ�ý Scholar Program

Program Country

Guatemala

Grant Activity Type

Research

Academic Year

2025-2026

Discipline

Environmental Sciences

Dates

January 2026 - July 2026

Specialization

Natural Resources/Conservation

Flex

Scholar type

�ǿմ�ý Scholar

Award Title

25194-GT|All Disciplines

Institute of Nutrition of Central America and Panama (INCAP)

kmoorehead@iie.org — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:36:36 +0000

Institute of Nutrition of Central America and Panama (INCAP) kmoorehead@iie.org Thu, 01/08/2026 - 00:36

Country

Guatemala

City

Guatemala City

Maya Health Alliance

kmoorehead@iie.org — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 04:42:22 +0000

Maya Health Alliance kmoorehead@iie.org Mon, 02/24/2025 - 23:42

Country

Guatemala

City

Tecpán

Renewable Energy, Including Micro-grid Innovations

rharris@iie.org — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:49:37 +0000

Renewable Energy, Including Micro-grid Innovations

Grantee

Marlene Susana Arrechea Alvarado

rharris@iie.org Wed, 07/24/2024 - 09:49

Title

Professor

Institution

University of San Carlos of Guatemala

Host Institutions

Institution

University of California, Berkeley

Faculty

Daniel Kammen

Program Country

Guatemala

Grant Activity Type

Research

Academic Year

2014-2015

Discipline

Environmental Sciences

Dates

November 2015 - May 2016

Specialization

Environmental Studies

Flex

Scholar type

Non-�ǿմ�ý (Visiting) Scholar

Marlene Susana Arrechea Alvarado

rharris@iie.org — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:49:18 +0000

Marlene Susana Arrechea Alvarado rharris@iie.org Wed, 07/24/2024 - 09:49

Home Country

Guatemala

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

Guatemala 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 June 23 to 25, 2026. You will receive an email in early June with more information. If you have any questions regarding the PDO, please email FulbrightPDO.WHA@iie.org.

Contact Information

Embajada de los Estados Unidos de América
Avenida Reforma 7-01, Zona 10
Guatemala Ciudad, Guatemala
Tel: +502-2326-4000
Website: https://gt.usembassy.gov

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) is open from 7am to 4:30pm, Monday to Thursday, and until 12pm on Fridays.

Points of Contact

Roberto Alejandro Gallardo, GallardoRA@state.gov

Country Information

ETA Resources

Social Media

�ǿմ�ý Embassy Facebook Page

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Community-based Alternatives to Migration among Indigenous Youth

rharris@iie.org — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 15:08:50 +0000

Community-based Alternatives to Migration among Indigenous Youth

Grantee

Lauren Heidbrink

rharris@iie.org Mon, 12/04/2023 - 10:08

Title

Associate Professor

Institution

California State University-Long Beach

School

College of Liberal Arts

Host Institutions

Institution

Rafael Landivar University

Program

Fulbright �ǿմ�ý Scholar Program

Program Country

Guatemala

Grant Activity Type

Research

Academic Year

2023-2024

Discipline

Anthropology

Dates

February 2024 - August 2024

Specialization

Social Anthropology

Flex

Scholar type

�ǿմ�ý Scholar

Award Title

13441-GT|All Disciplines

All Disciplines

drupal@northern.co — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:29:53 +0000

All Disciplines drupal@northern.co Fri, 11/10/2023 - 14:29

Fulbright Scholar Award

Application Deadline

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Additional Qualification Information

Preference will be given to candidates with strong Spanish language skills.

Master's degree with at least three years of professional and teaching experience is preferred.

Assist in faculty, curriculum, and/or program development

Conduct a research project of the applicant’s choosing

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

Award Start Period

January 2028 - March 2028

Award Code

271333-GT

Award Length

3 months - 6 months

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

Activity Type

Research

Teaching

Teaching/Research

Additional Comments

Candidates should endeavor to establish contact with a host institution in Guatemala before applying.

The institutions listed below have expressed their interest in hosting �ǿմ�ý Fulbright Scholars:

Universidad Galileo

José Ramírez (Fulbright Alumni)

joser@galileo.edu

Universidad del Istmo (UNIS)

Vanessa de Martínez

Directora de Dociencia y Relaciones Internacionales

abatres@unis.edu.gt

Universidad Rafael Landívar

Licda Rosa Catalina López.

Coordinadora General de Movilidad Estudiantil.

rclopez@url.edu.gt

Universidad de Occidente (UdeO) based in Quetzaltenango

Víctor Manuel Rosal González

Director General

victorrosal@udeo.edu.gt

Universidad de San Carlos (USAC)

Applicants should contact faculty members directly.

Universidad del Valle

Lorena Flores Moscoso

Dirección de Vinculación

Coordinación de Internacionalización

oflores@uvg.edu.gt

Da Vinci University

Jacobo Nietsch

Jnitsch@udv.edu.gt

T. +502 5630 9804

Other universities in country:

Universidad Mariano Gálvez
Universidad Mesoamericana

*This list is not exhaustive.

Housing

Guatemala City is divided into zones. For security reasons, the recommended zones for Scholars are 10, 14, 15, and 16. Scholars should consider preferences according to the location of the host institution because travel between zones can be time-consuming, costly, and difficult. The �ǿմ�ý Embassy recommends strongly that Scholars do not use mass public transportation (buses). There are reliable rideshare services; the Embassy can provide more details. Please note that accommodation-hosting online services are also working currently in Guatemala City, Cobán, and Antigua, but not in smaller cities.

Degree Requirements

PhD (or other terminal Degree)

Not Required

Flex Option

Yes

This award allows Flex. This option enables applicants to propose multiple short-term stays in the host country over two years if required by their proposed project. Refer to Flex Description below for specific parameters. Plans, goals, and rationale for Flex must be described in Project Statement.

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

Guatemala

Award Activity

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in area of specialization, conduct independent or collaborative research, as desired and in conjunction with host institution, or a combination of both teaching and research. Thesis advising or assistance with curriculum development may also be requested, depending upon the applicant's area of expertise.

For teaching/research projects, candidates should plan a 50/50 ratio of teaching to research.

Scholars are also encouraged to engage with EducationUSA Guatemala and the Walt Whitman American Center in events such as alumni fairs and workshops.

EducationUSA Guatemala

POC: Mariana Hernandez

https://www.facebook.com/EducationUSAGuatemala

Walt Whitman American Center (WWAC)

POC: Mitchell Molina

https://www.facebook.com/wwacIGA

Career Profile

Artists

Early Career Academics

Mid-Career Academics

Professionals

Community College Faculty

Senior Academics

Contacts and Helpful Links

�ǿմ�ý Embassy in Guatemala City
�ǿմ�ý Department of State Guatemala Country Page

EducationUSA - Guatemala office: guatemalacity@educationusa.org

Universities:

Universidad de San Carlos (USAC) is the only public university in the country. The main campus is in Guatemala City and there are regional campuses in the country.
Universidad Francisco Marroquín (UFM) is one of the top ranked private universities with a specific focus on economy. The academic year begins in January and finishes in November. Although the language of instruction in most programs is Spanish, visiting professors often give classes and lectures in English. The campus is located in Guatemala City.
Universidad Rafael Landívar (URL) is a private Jesuit University founded in 1961. There are satellite campuses in Quetzaltenango, Huehuetenango, Cobán and Zacapa among others.
Universidad de Istmo (UNIS) is a private and Catholic university. It was founded in 1997. The campus is located in Guatemala City.
Universidad del Valle (UVG) is a private University focused in STEM.
Universidad Galileo. Founded in 2000, initially it was the School of Computer Engineering of UFM.

Other Universities are Universidad Da Vinci, Universidad Rural, Universidad de Occidente, Universidad Panameriana, Universidad Mesoamericana, Universidad San Pablo, and Universidad Internaciones.

Multi-Country/Area Award

Areas of Interest

All disciplines will be accepted, though projects that connect to Mission Goals of the �ǿմ�ý Embassy are especially welcome. These include improving governance, increasing economic prosperity, and enhancing citizen security.

Invitation Requirement

An invitation letter is preferred.

Special Features

Applicants should note Guatemalan universities are exclusively non-residential. On-campus housing is not available.

Applicants should read the information provided by the Department of State, paying particular attention to the information regarding personal safety and security in Guatemala.

�ǿմ�ý Embassy Guatemala also posts updates for �ǿմ�ý Citizens through social media: https://twitter.com/usembassyguate

Approximately

Invitation Requirement Additional Information

Invitation letters are preferred and recommended. This will ensure the host university is supportive of the scholar's project or research and facilitate teaching opportunities and access to resources. The invitation letter does not need to include specific information such as course listings or specific dates.

The Guatemalan academic year starts in January and ends in October. Guatemalan universities are generally closed during late November and December.

Locations

Location Selection: Applicant may propose an appropriate host

Discipline Type

Projects are sought in all disciplines

Locations Detail

Open to all Guatemalan private universities. Previous grantees have been hosted by Del Valle University (UVG), Galileo University, and Rafael Landívar (URL) University. These universities have campuses throughout the country. Recent fellows have been hosted by URL Quetzaltenango. Post advises applicants against selecting Universidad de San Carlos as their host institution due to concerns raised in the Corrupt and Undemocratic Actors Report

Department of State Travel Advisory recommends �ǿմ�ý visitors to Guatemala exercise increased caution due to crime. Based on changing circumstances, the �ǿմ�ý Embassy in Guatemala may advise against travel to specific areas of the country, including for Fulbright Scholars. Scholar locations and plans require approval from the Embassy before arrival in country.

Language Proficiency Requirements

Required

Award Length and Period

3 – 6 months total for non-Flex and Flex awards. (Please see the Flex Description section for additional details on Flex award parameters.)

All grants should begin in January 2027 since the academic year in Guatemala starts in January and ends in November. Arrivals earlier than January 10 are strongly discouraged. Arrivals later than January 2027 may be considered with acceptable justification.

Note: Guatemalan universities are not accessible during the months of November and December.

For Flex grants, see Flex Option section.

All Scholars traveling to Guatemala must attend a pre-departure orientation, which typically takes place in early to mid-July in the United States prior to beginning their Fulbright grant.

Once Scholars arrive in Guatemala, the �ǿմ�ý Embassy will hold an incoming briefing to address security information, points of contact, procedures in case of emergencies, among others. This briefing usually takes place in mid-January.

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.

The Flex Award is designed for scholars who require multiple visits to the host country. This option allows grants to be conducted over two or three short segments. Applicants must select Flex in the application form, and clearly describe their plans for Flex in their project statement, including a project timeline. Flex grantees may be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host-country academic community.

Level of Proficiency

Intermediate

Flex awards are offered for teaching, teaching/research, and research grants.

Required Languages

Spanish

Additional Language Requirement

Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written Spanish is required. Depending upon the project/research topic, basic knowledge of a relevant Mayan language may be useful but is not required.

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

Award Allowances

Allowances for housing may vary depending on where in Guatemala the Scholar is based. The cost of housing in Guatemala City, Antigua, and Quetzaltenango is higher than other locations in the country.

Research

Teaching

Teaching/Research

Segments may be proposed for up to a 2 year period

2 or 3 Segments may be proposed

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

Estimated Travel and Relocation Allowance for Grantee

$2,650

For Flex grants: round trip travel will be included for each segment of the grant for the grantee only. Dependent travel will not be provided.

Minimum segment length is 1 month(s)

Estimated Book and Research Allowance

$1,000 books and educational materials allowance will be provided for teaching and teaching/research grants; these materials should be donated to the host institution (or other entity) upon grantee's departure.

$300 - $500 research allowance for research-only grants.

Maximum segment length is 5 month(s)

Do you offer dependent benefits

Yes

Minimum total award length is 3 month(s)

Additional living and housing allowance is provided for grantees with one accompanying dependent or two or more accompanying dependent. These amounts range from $300/month to $600/month.

In addition, travel allowances are provided for up to two dependents. These amounts range from $1,300 to $2,600.

Maximum total award length is 6 month(s)

$4740

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.

$5160

Estimated Cost of Living

You may choose to use a cost-of-living calculator to do further research on the potential costs of goods and services in Guatemala.

Special Award Benefits

During their grant period, Fulbright �ǿմ�ý Scholars in the Western Hemisphere (WHA) region may apply for a short-term regional travel grant for activities such as workshops, seminars, presentations, lectures, performances, exhibits, curricular advising and similar projects at institutions in eligible WHA countries. (Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados and Eastern Caribbean, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago and Uruguay).

The Regional Travel Program covers travel to and from the destination; lodging may be offered by the host institution. Scholars may only apply for this grant once they are in country on their Fulbright grant. Scholars who apply for the Flex award are ineligible for the Regional Travel Program. Additional information can be found on the Regional Travel Program website.

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.

$3970

$4170

Guatemala

drupal@northern.co — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:48:53 +0000

Guatemala drupal@northern.co Thu, 11/09/2023 - 13:48

What is life like for Fulbrighters in your country?

Just a few hours by plane from the United States, Guatemala is a country that boasts a multicultural population and faces daunting challenges in meeting development goals. Guatemala offers a stimulating and fascinating academic environment and the opportunity to influence research and academic development in a variety of fields. As professors, scholars have the opportunity to impact the next generation of Guatemala's leaders; as researchers, scholars have the opportunity to lay foundations for continued growth in specific areas and more generally as Guatemala continues to reach its full potential.

The objectives of the Fulbright Scholar Program in Guatemala are to support collaborative research in the sciences, social sciences and humanities; strengthen Guatemalan graduate education; and contribute to the establishment of broader and longer term �ǿմ�ý-Guatemalan academic linkages in the areas of increased prosperity, effective governance and improved security. Proposals in all disciplines will be considered but proposals that specifically describe support for the above objectives will be given preference.

Awards are open to faculty with three years of experience in the field or professionals with equivalent experience. Preference will be given to those who can build and strengthen collaborative and sustainable linkages between �ǿմ�ý and Guatemalan institutions.

During the academic year (January-November with breaks in December and June), grantees are generally expected to conduct seminars, advise students, participate in conferences, give public lectures and engage in research. The Embassy will assist grantees to find opportunities for public engagement as appropriate. Short-term flex grants for teaching, research or teaching/research, for one-to-three month segments over one or two consecutive years, are available for applicants.

As of July 2023, Guatemala has a travel alert Level 3: Reconsider Travel. "Reconsider travel to Guatemala due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Information available here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Guatemala.html.

It is highly recommended that you review carefully the full Travel Advisory (see link above), as it includes links to CDC and other websites which will provide the most up-to-date information regarding health concerns should they arise.

Program staff

Name

Glorimar Marino

Phone

202-686-7688

westhem@iie.org