The Fulbright Program does not require that scholars be of any particular religion, i.e. applicants do not need to be Muslim by faith.  However, all applicants should be trained in fields related to Islamic thought, cultures or societies.  U.S. citizens or permanent residents are not eligible.  Former participants in this program are not eligible.  Applicants must have a proven history of teaching, a good understanding of U.S. higher education, fluent English skills and attained mid- to senior-level of professorship or career achievement.  Applicants who have received other Fulbright grants previously should consult with the local Fulbright office before applying in order to determine eligibility.

Please submit the following documents to the Fulbright office in your home country as an email attachment. The deadline for application submission varies from country to country. Please contact the local Fulbright office regarding application deadlines.

An application consists of

1. the application form (available from the local Fulbright office)
   
   The application page asks for brief biographical details.  Please be sure to complete all questions, check the certification box, and sign/print you name.
   
   
2. a two- to three-page letter of interest
   
   The letter of interest should include:
   

   a.	Your interest and motivation in wishing to participate in a program of lecturing and/or curriculum and program development, and community outreach in the U.S.
   b.	The types of short courses or lecture topics on which you are prepared to speak, such as society, culture, arts related to Islam, that would be suitable for general academic or community audiences.  Also provide more specialized subjects that would be more appropriate to a limited audience (for example, students or faculty within a particular discipline).  This list should be supported by your academic and/or professional expertise.
   c.	Past experience in the U.S. or elsewhere that has prepared you to speak to audiences or teach in the U.S. and to contribute to better mutual understanding between the peoples in the U.S. and those in your home country.
   d.	How you will benefit personally and professionally from this experience and how you will use the experience in your home institution and community upon your return.

   
   
3. maximum six-page resume/curriculum vitae which includes your academic training, courses that you have recently taught and major publications
   
   The resume/curriculum vitae should include a list of your educational and professional credentials, classes that you have recently taught that relate to Islam or its culture/civilization, published articles, and major conferences at which you presented papers.  Please translate the titles of articles and conferences into English.  Please list your most recent positions and accomplishments first, and take note that resumes/CVs will not be read beyond the sixth page.
   
   
4. only if you have a specific U.S. institution at which you wish to be hosted, a letter of invitation from a U.S. higher education institution.  In this case, the U.S. institution should make a separate application to CIES by April 1, 2008 in order to host you through this program.
   
   Applicants may specify a U.S. host institution; however, the Fulbright Program reserves the right to assign successful applicants to the particular host institutions that it deems most appropriate.

Once the applications have been submitted and reviewed, the Fulbright offices will inform applicants whether or not they are nominated for the scholar roster.  The recommended applicants remain on the roster for three years.