Jamaica

Development of a Bio-based Packaging Material Using Sargassum Seaweed from Jamaica

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

Development of a Bio-based Packaging Material Using Sargassum Seaweed from Jamaica

Grantee

Melvin Pascall

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

Title

Professor

Institution

Ohio State University

Host Institutions

Institution

University of the West Indies, Mona Campus

Program

Fulbright �ǿմ�ý Scholar Program

Program Country

Jamaica

Grant Activity Type

Research

Academic Year

2025-2026

Discipline

Agriculture

Dates

September 2025 - June 2026

Specialization

Food Technology

Flex

Scholar type

�ǿմ�ý Scholar

Award Title

25362-JM|All Disciplines

Industry Alignment Project: A product Development and Advanced Industrial Automation Capstone

rharris@iie.org — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:32:34 +0000

Industry Alignment Project: A product Development and Advanced Industrial Automation Capstone

Grantee

Winston Sealy

rharris@iie.org Tue, 10/01/2024 - 10:32

Title

Assistant Professor

Institution

Purdue University

Host Institutions

Institution

University of The West Indies, Jamaica

Program

Fulbright �ǿմ�ý Scholar Program

Program Country

Jamaica

Grant Activity Type

Teaching

Academic Year

2024-2025

Discipline

Engineering

Dates

September 2024 - June 2025

Specialization

Manufacturing Engineering

Flex

Scholar type

�ǿմ�ý Scholar

Award Title

24468-JM|All Disciplines

Culturally Relevant Health Communication Curriculum Design

rharris@iie.org — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:32:34 +0000

Culturally Relevant Health Communication Curriculum Design

Grantee

Nickesia Gordon

rharris@iie.org Tue, 10/01/2024 - 10:32

Title

Associate Professor

Institution

Rochester Institute of Technology

Host Institutions

Institution

University of Technology, Jamaica

Program

Fulbright �ǿմ�ý Scholar Program

Program Country

Jamaica

Grant Activity Type

Teaching

Academic Year

2024-2025

Discipline

Communications

Dates

August 2024 - October 2024

Specialization

Health Communication

Flex

Scholar type

�ǿմ�ý Scholar

Award Title

24468-JM|All Disciplines

Hydro Power Distributive Generation in Portland, Jamaica

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

Hydro Power Distributive Generation in Portland, Jamaica

Grantee

Gary Jackson

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

Title

Lecturer

Institution

University of The West Indies, Jamaica

Host Institutions

Institution

NREL

Faculty

Nancy Carlisle

Program Country

Jamaica

Grant Activity Type

Research

Academic Year

2009-2010

Discipline

Engineering

Dates

May 2011 - May 2012

Specialization

Mechanical Engineering

Flex

Scholar type

�ǿմ�ý Scholar

A Community Empowerment Approach to Governance of Climatic and Natural Disaster Events in Caribbean Coastal Communities

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

A Community Empowerment Approach to Governance of Climatic and Natural Disaster Events in Caribbean Coastal Communities

Grantee

Tracy-Ann Hyman

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

Title

Researcher, Climate Studies Group

Institution

The University of the West Indies, Mona

Host Institutions

Institution

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Faculty

Jennifer Horney

Program Country

Jamaica

Grant Activity Type

Research

Academic Year

2012-2013

Discipline

Environmental Sciences

Dates

October 2012 - September 2013

Specialization

Environmental Studies

Flex

Scholar type

�ǿմ�ý Scholar

Climate Change and Food and Water Security

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

Climate Change and Food and Water Security

Grantee

Sharon Grant Nelson

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

Title

Senior Lecturer

Institution

University of Technology

Host Institutions

Institution

Columbia University

Faculty

Walter Baethgen

Program Country

Jamaica

Grant Activity Type

Research

Academic Year

2014-2015

Discipline

Economics

Dates

September 2015 - May 2016

Specialization

Economic Development

Flex

Scholar type

Non-�ǿմ�ý (Visiting) Scholar

Gary Jackson

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

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

Home Country

Jamaica

Tracy-Ann Hyman

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

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

Home Country

Jamaica

Sharon Grant Nelson

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

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

Home Country

Jamaica

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

Jamaica 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

�ǿմ�ý Embassy in Kingston
142 Old Hope Road
Kingston 6, Jamaica
Phone: 876-702-6488 or 876-702-6113
Website: https://jm.usembassy.gov

Points of Contact

Bernadette Hutchinson (Primary POC)
Cultural Affairs Specialist
Email: hutchinsonbg@state.gov

Kimberly-Joe Osborne
Cultural Affairs Assistant
Email: osbornekj@state.gov

Country Information

Work Permit and Visa Information for �ǿմ�ý Scholars

Fulbright Scholars to Jamaica should present a valid work permit to the immigration authorities on entering the country. Work permits must be arranged by the host institutions based on discussions with the Government of Jamaica. This process takes several months to complete so it is imperative that the scholar submits the required information to the host institution in a timely fashion. If you have a fall start date and your host has not been in contact with you regarding the work permit by the second week of May, please contact the Embassy for assistance. The ideal timeline for the process is four months prior to your expected arrival in Jamaica.

Scholars who are Jamaican born or have dual citizenship status for Jamaica and the �ǿմ�ýA. will not be able to acquire a work permit or visa. They must instead acquire unconditional landing status by visiting the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency after arrival to Jamaica.

Fulbright scholars who are �ǿմ�ý Citizens only (i.e., not claiming dual Jamaican citizenship) and accompanying dependents traveling to Jamaica must obtain a valid visa prior to entering Jamaica. They should make their requests at the nearest Jamaican Diplomatic Mission or Consulate. It would be advisable to share a copy of the acceptance letter from IIE and the letter of invitation from the host institution. In addition to a valid passport, the Embassy or Consulate may require a fee for the visa and pre-payment of the return of documents via registered mail. Please consult with the Jamaican Embassy or Consulate directly for specific instructions on your individual case. After arrival, the visa issued through the Consulate also requires endorsement at the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA).

Arriving without a visa or the required proof of a work permit may lead to fines being levied by the Jamaican Government. Please do not make travel arrangements that means travel without the required documentation. There is a low rate of reconsideration/waiver of fines if the scholar is deemed to be in breach of immigration regulations. There is also the inconvenience of grantees being personally responsible to pay the fines and the time spent by the grantee and the �ǿմ�ý Embassy trying to discuss a possible waiving of fines with the authorities. Any such discussion requires contacting high level officials for an avoidable breach. As a diplomatic mission, such discussions are preferably to be had in an exceptional circumstance.

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