Panama

Resilience in Panamanian Older Adults

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Resilience in Panamanian Older Adults

Grantee

Melissa Morgan

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Title

Professor

Institution

Adler University

Host Institutions

Institution

Universidad Latinoamericana de Comercio Exterior

Program

Fulbright �ǿմ�ý Scholar Program

Program Country

Panama

Grant Activity Type

Teaching/Research

Academic Year

2024-2025

Discipline

Psychology

Dates

December 2024 - August 2025

Specialization

Cultural Psychology

Flex

Scholar type

�ǿմ�ý Scholar

Award Title

24289-PA|Science, Technology and Education

Mathematical Perspectives of Panama

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

Mathematical Perspectives of Panama

Grantee

Annalisa Crannell

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

Title

Professor

Institution

Franklin and Marshall College

Host Institutions

Institution

Panamanian Foundation for the Promotion of Mathematics

Program

Fulbright �ǿմ�ý Scholar Program

Program Country

Panama

Grant Activity Type

Research

Academic Year

2024-2025

Discipline

Mathematics

Dates

August 2024 - May 2025

Specialization

Geometry

Flex

Scholar type

�ǿմ�ý Scholar

Award Title

24289-PA|Science, Technology and Education

Universidad Latinoamericana de Comercio Exterior

rharris@iie.org — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:28:53 +0000

Universidad Latinoamericana de Comercio Exterior rharris@iie.org Tue, 10/01/2024 - 10:28

Country

Panama

City

Panama

Panamanian Foundation for the Promotion of Mathematics

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

Panamanian Foundation for the Promotion of Mathematics rharris@iie.org Tue, 10/01/2024 - 10:28

Country

Panama

City

Panama City

Panama

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Panama 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 15, 2025. 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

American Embassy Panama
Building 783, Demetrio Basilio Lakas Avenue
Clayton, Panama
Website: https://pa.usembassy.gov

Points of Contact

Sarah Ferguson de Cano
Cultural Affairs Specialist
Email: fergusons2@state.gov
Tel: +507-317-5196

Country Information

Social Media

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All Disciplines

drupal@northern.co — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:40:52 +0000

All Disciplines drupal@northern.co Fri, 11/10/2023 - 14:40

Fulbright Scholar Award

Application Deadline

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Additional Qualification Information

A Ph.D. is preferred, but a master's degree plus relevant experience is acceptable.

A terminal degree is not required for all affiliations.

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

271397-PA

Award Length

4 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

Professional Project

Research

Teaching

Teaching/Research

Additional Comments

Applicants seeking contacts in Panama may contact the Public Affairs Section of the �ǿմ�ý Embassy. Please direct inquiries to Public Diplomacy Specialist, Sarah Ferguson.

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

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

Country

Panama

Award Activity

Panama's academic community welcomes professionals and scholars to teach undergraduate courses, lead seminars for students and faculty, assist in curricular development, advise students and/or combine teaching with research under the teaching/research option. For teaching/research projects, candidates should plan a 60/40 ratio of teaching to research.

Career Profile

Artists

Higher Education Administrators and Executives

Mid-Career Academics

Professionals

Senior Academics

Community College Faculty

Interview Requirements

Key interview focus areas:

Host Country Connection: Specific knowledge of the country and the host institution, its culture, and why you chose it. Adaptability and and cross-cultural skills, focusing on why you, your project, and this country align, requiring deep knowledge of your application, and a professional, enthusiastic, yet humble presentation, with questions probing your research, goals, and ability to promote mutual understanding.
Project Feasibility & Goals: Can you do your research/teach effectively in Panama? Why this project, why now, and how does it benefit your field/community?
Language Skills: Being prepared to use the host country language is important.
Fulbright values: Connect your experiences to leadership, global awareness, and service.

Contacts and Helpful Links

List of accredited universities in Panama

Universidad de Panamá
Universidad Autónoma de Chiriquí
Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá
Universidad Tecnológica OTEIMA
Universidad de las Américas en Chiriquí
Universidad de las Américas
ISAE Universidad
Universidad Marítima Internacional de Panamá
Universidad Latina de Panamá
Universidad del Istmo

Multi-Country/Area Award

Areas of Interest

Research projects related to areas of mutual benefit between the �ǿմ�ý and Panama are particularly welcome.

Some research topics that would be highly relevant are:

Cybersecurity
Democratic Governance and Rule of Law: Strengthening democratic institutions
Renewable energy partnerships
Education, innovation, and cultural exchange: STEM education and preservation of shared heritage.

Invitation Requirement

An invitation letter is optional.

Approximately

Locations

Location Selection: Applicant may propose an appropriate host

Discipline Type

Projects are sought in all disciplines

Locations Detail

Grants may be based at any public or private institution in Panama, except in the Darien for security reasons.

The following (non-exhaustive) list of institutions have indicated interest in collaborating with prospective Fulbright Scholars:

Universidad del Arte Ganexa

Universidad Latinoamericana del Comercio Exterior

Language Proficiency Requirements

Recommended

Award Length and Period

4 - 6 months for non-Flex awards. 4 - 6 months total for Flex awards. (Please see the Flex Description section for additional details on Flex award parameters.)

Grants may begin any time after August 2026. For Flex grants, see Flex Option section.

All Scholars to Panama are required to attend a pre-departure orientation, which typically takes place in June or July, prior to beginning their Fulbright grant.

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

Required Languages

Spanish

Additional Language Requirement

Intermediate to advanced Spanish is strongly recommended for all institutions.

Flex allowed for all activity type(s) listed in award

Professional Project

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

$2,750

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 for teaching and teaching/research grants; should be donated to the host institution (or other entity) upon grantee's departure.

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

Maximum segment length is 5 month(s)

Do you offer dependent benefits

Yes

Minimum total award length is 4 month(s)

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 $400/month.

In addition, travel allowances are provided for up to two dependents. These amounts range from $1,400 - $2,800.

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.

$5310

Estimated Cost of Living

Please visit this website to help estimate the cost of living, meals, and incidentals. Significant differences can exist in smaller towns where costs tend to be lower.

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

$4320

Science, Technology and Education

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Science, Technology and Education drupal@northern.co Fri, 11/10/2023 - 14:29

Fulbright Scholar Award

Application Deadline

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Assist in faculty, curriculum, and/or program development

Conduct a research project designated by the host institution

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

Award Start Period

August 2027 - December 2027

Award Code

271328-PA

Award Length

4 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

Applicants should contact the host institution and the embassy for further information:

Sarah Ferguson de Cano, Established Opinion Leaders Specialist, �ǿմ�ý Embassy Public Affairs Section; phone: (507) 317-5196

Degree Requirements

PhD (or other terminal Degree)

Not Required

Flex Option

Yes

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).

Citizenship/Residency Requirement

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

Country

Panama

Award Activity

For teaching/research projects, candidates should plan a 60/40 ratio of teaching to research. Scholars may also engage in visiting universities and public and private institutions related to their topic of interest.

Career Profile

Early Career Academics

Mid-Career Academics

Professionals

Senior Academics

Community College Faculty

Interview Requirements

Key Interview Focus Areas

Project Feasibility & Goals: Can you do your research/teach? Why this project, why now, and how does it benefit your field/community?
Host Country Connection: Specific knowledge of the country and the host institution, its culture, and why you chose it.
Language Skills: Being prepared to use the host country language is important.
Fulbright values: Connect your experiences to leadership, global awareness, and service.

Contacts and Helpful Links

http://www.utp.ac.pa/

https://www.up.ac.pa/

https://www.udelistmo.edu/

https://www.umip.ac.pa/

Multi-Country/Area Award

Areas of Interest

Applications are sought in all science and technology fields. The following institution has made specific requests:

Universidad del Istmo:

Interest in candidates with expertise in cybersecurity (virtual program with open software) to provide an up-to-date education in the field for these students and carry out research on the private sector
Interest in industrial engineering experts with knowledge of the field to teach industrial engineering in a virtual format and conduct research

Invitation Requirement

An invitation letter is optional.

Special Features

Host institutions will assist grantees in locating housing and will provide office and laboratory space, as well as internet and archive access necessary for the project.

Approximately

Locations

Location Selection: Applicant may propose an appropriate host

Discipline Type

Only projects in the following disciplines will be considered

Locations Detail

Any public or private institution in Panama, except in the Darien for security reasons.

The following university has expressed specific interest in receiving a Fulbright candidate:

Universidad del Istmo
a) Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences
b) Faculty of Education and Social Sciences
c) Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
d) Faculty of Law and Political Sciences
e) Faculty of Health Sciences (specifically psychology)

Language Proficiency Requirements

Required

Disciplines

Agriculture

American Studies

Astronomy

Biology

Chemistry

Computer Science

Education

Engineering

Environmental Sciences

Environmental Studies

Geology

Information Sciences/Systems

Materials Science

Mathematics

Medical Sciences

Neuroscience

Nursing

Nutrition

Oceanography

Paleontology

Pharmacology

Physics

Psychology

Public Health

Award Length and Period

6 months total for non-Flex awards. 4 - 6 months total for Flex awards. (Please see the Flex Description section for additional details on Flex award parameters.)

August 2026 and later; start date varies with institution.

All Scholars to Panama are required to attend a pre-departure orientation, which typically takes place in late June or early July in the United States, prior to beginning their Fulbright grant.

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

Required Proficiency

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

Level of Proficiency

Intermediate

Required Languages

Spanish

Additional Language Requirement

Applicants must have the proficiency sufficient to complete the proposed project.

Flex allowed for all activity type(s) listed in award

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

$2,750

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; 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 4 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 $200/month to $400/month.

In addition, travel allowances are provided for up to two dependents. Amounts range from $1,400 - $2,800.

Maximum total award length is 6 month(s)

$4740

$5310

Estimated Cost of Living

Please visit this website to help estimate the cost of living, meals, and incidentals. Significant differences can exist in smaller towns where costs tend to be lower

Special Award Benefits

$3970

$4320

Panama

drupal@northern.co — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:47:14 +0000

Panama drupal@northern.co Thu, 11/09/2023 - 13:47

What is life like for Fulbrighters in your country?

The demand in Panama for visiting professionals, scholars, senior lecturers, and researchers at host institutions has increased greatly. Host institutions will benefit from their experience, different perspectives, training and educational culture and achieve the goal of establishing long-lasting partnerships.

Scholars are expected to be affiliated with a Panamanian university/institution and the award may also involve multiple affiliations. The two-semester academic year for public universities in Panama normally runs from late February/early March to July and again from August to December. For private universities, the academic year runs from January to April, May to August and the last quarter from September to December.

For teaching/research projects, candidates should plan a 60/40 ratio between teaching and research. In some cases, requested grant lengths may be adjusted at the discretion of the Fulbright Program.

Short-term flex grants for teaching, research or teaching/research for one-to-three month segments over one or two consecutive years are available. Final approval of flex grants will be contingent upon available funding.

As you prepare your Fulbright application, we encourage you to read the information on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website.

Program staff

Name

Glorimar Marino

Phone

202-686-7688

westhem@iie.org

Co-Creating Intercultural Experiences with the Ciudad del Saber

rharris@iie.org — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 20:29:47 +0000

Co-Creating Intercultural Experiences with the Ciudad del Saber

Grantee

Aaron Sakulich

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Title

Associate Professor

Institution

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

School

School of Engineering

Host Institutions

Institution

City of Knowledge

Program

Fulbright �ǿմ�ý Scholar Program

Program Country

Panama

Grant Activity Type

Professional Project

Academic Year

2023-2024

Discipline

Education

Dates

August 2023 - May 2024

Specialization

International Education

Flex

Scholar type

�ǿմ�ý Scholar

Award Title

13453-PM|All Disciplines

Leveraging technology to promote economic development via tourism in Panama’s indigenous communities

rharris@iie.org — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 20:29:47 +0000

Leveraging technology to promote economic development via tourism in Panama’s indigenous communities

Grantee

Daniel Guttentag

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Title

Assistant Professor

Institution

College of Charleston

School

School of Business

Host Institutions

Institution

ISAE University

Program

Fulbright �ǿմ�ý Scholar Program

Program Country

Panama

Grant Activity Type

Lecturer, Research

Academic Year

2023-2024

Discipline

Travel/Tourism

Dates

August 2023 - May 2024

Specialization

Tourism And Travel

Flex

Scholar type

�ǿմ�ý Scholar

Award Title

13453-PM|All Disciplines