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) from July 8-11, 2024. The PDO will provide sessions and activities to help you prepare for your upcoming experience. You will receive an email in mid-June that will direct you to the PDO website where you can register for the event. If you have any questions regarding the PDO, please email FulbrightPDO.MENA@iie.org.

Contact Information

U.S. Embassy Muscat, Mailing Address
P.O. Box 202
P.C. 115
Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos
Muscat, Oman

U.S. Embassy Muscat Contact Information
Public Affairs Section
Embassy of the United States
Jameat Al Dowal Al Arabiya Street
Shatti Al Qurm
Tel: (968) 2464-3630
Fax: (968) 2464-3777
Website: https://om.usembassy.gov/
Website (Public Affairs Section): https://om.usembassy.gov/education-culture/

Points of Contact

Vienna Munro
Deputy Public Affairs Officer
Phone Number: (968) 2464 3414
Email: MunroV@state.gov

Hala el Bingawi
Cultural Affairs Specialist
Phone Number: (968) 2464 3621
Email: ElBingawiHM@state.gov

IIE U.S. Scholar Program Advisors

https://fulbrightscholars.org/fulbright-us-scholar-program-advisors

IIE U.S. Student Program Advisors

https://us.fulbrightonline.org/finalist-resources

Country Information

• 2023 Oman Country Handbook
• State Department Factsheet - Oman
• State Department Travel – Oman
• U.S. Embassy Muscat Country Information for U.S. Citizens
• Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)

Social Media

• U.S. Embassy Muscat Facebook Page
• U.S. Embassy Muscat Twitter Account
• U.S. Embassy Muscat Instagram

Other Useful Links

• Ministry of Higher Education
• Ministry of Education
• Royal Oman Police
• Ministry of Tourism
• Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation
• Ministry of Heritage and Tourism

 

Alum Contacts

We invite you to contact these Fulbright alumni for questions or advice prior to your grant. They can be an excellent resources for unofficial questions – what type of clothing to bring, how to open a bank account, and more.

• Brandon Hassett
  Fulbright Scholar Alumnus
  Email: brandon.hassett@uit.no
   
• Maya Sullivan
  Fulbright Student Alumnus
  Email: mayays96@gmail.com
   
• David Paquin
  Fulbright Specialist Alumnus
  Email: dave@davepaquin.com
   
• Kimberly Williams
  Fulbright Scholar Alumnus
  Email: kimberwilliams@temple.edu

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