FulBright Program

The Fulbright Program was established after the end of World War II to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries through the exchange of persons, knowledge, and skills. Under the oversight of the Presidentially appointed J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State administers the world-renowned program, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1996. Fulbright grants are awarded worldwide to Americans and citizens of participating countries to study, teach, lecture or conduct research. The Fulbright Program's primary source of funding is an annual appropriation made by the United States Congress to the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Participating governments and host institutions also contribute financial support through direct cost sharing, as well as through tuitions waivers, university housing, and other benefits.

The Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program

The Fulbright Junior Staff Development (JSD) Program is the largest Fulbright program with Africa and provides financial assistance for a maximum of two years of study toward a graduate degree in a U.S. university or for participation in a non-degree research or nonacademic professional program. It is designed primarily to strengthen African universities through higher degree training for faculty members. Applications are also accepted from prospective candidates in public and private educational and cultural institutions, independent research institutes, and professional institutions.

Online applications are available at www.iie.org/fulbright/apps and http://Algeria.usembassy.gov