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Fulbright Border Program
Award #9584
Category:  Lecturing, Lecturing/Research or Research
Number of Awards: 3
Deadline:  August 1, 2008
Grant Activity: Teach graduate courses and/or conduct research in any discipline relevant to U.S.-Mexico border relations.
Language: Fluent Spanish is strongly recommended; applicants must submit a language proficiency report.
Additional Qualifications: Candidates must be from U.S. institutions located in any of the U.S. states on the border with Mexico. Preference for candidates with a Ph.D. but in certain disciplines equivalent terminal degrees will be considered.
Location: Affiliation must be with a university or research institution in any of the Mexican states on the border with the United States. Applicants are encouraged to provide letter of invitation but COMEXUS can assist with affiliation as necessary.
Length of Grant: 3 months to 9 months
Starting Date: August/September 2009 or January/February 2010 for one-semester grants; August/September 2009 for academic-year grants
Comments: The border designation of this award refers to geography as well as focus: the goal of the Fulbright Border Program is to enhance linkages and collaborative work between U.S. and Mexican institutions and scholars in the border regions. Grantees maintain their U.S. residence and travel into Mexico periodically to engage in research, teaching, or both. At least 8 work days per month should be spent in Mexico. Applications in any discipline relevant to U.S.-Mexico border relations will be considered. Academic-year grants are preferred. Start dates must correspond to the academic calendar. See "Base Stipend" heading in benefits table for stipend information.
Staff: Assistant Director Carol Robles, 202.686.6238, crobles@cies.iie.org or Program Associate Margaret Dickson, 202.686.6237, mdickson@cies.iie.org

The Fulbright Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. CIES is a division of the Institute of International Education.

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