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Africa, Sub-Saharan|Democratic Republic of the Congo

Awards and Benefits
Summary:  One lecturing or lecturing/research award. For research awards, see the African Regional Research Program.
Program Overview:  Candidates with a Ph.D., postdoctoral university or college teaching and research experience and previous experience in developing countries in political transition are preferred. The academic year consists of two semesters: mid-October until February and February until the end of July. An English language school, the American School of Kinshasa (K-12), is available for accompanying dependent school-age children.
Staff:  Assistant Director Debra Egan, 202.686.6230, degan@cies.iie.org or Program Associate Matthew Fortier, 202.686.4027, mfortier@cies.iie.org

Benefits
Stipend: $2,640-$2,860 monthly base stipend, according to the standard base stipend formula.
Maintenance: Standard maintenance. For 2007-2008 the following was provided: $900-$1,200 per month, based on the number of accompanying dependents, plus a housing allowance.
Travel/Relocation: Standard travel/relocation. For 2007-2008 the following was provided: $7,300 for the grantee; additional dependent travel allowance of $4,800 for one accompanying dependent, $9,600 for two or more dependents.
Tuition Assistance: See tuition assistance comment under African Regional Research Program.
Other Benefits:  n.a.

Awards
All Disciplines #9054
Public Health #9055

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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