Public Affairs Section

The U.S. Embassy in Moldova is pleased to announce

the 2008 annual competitions for the Fulbright Scholar Program, Fulbright Faculty Development Program and Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for the 2009-2010 academic year. 

The Fulbright Scholar Program awards non-degree grants to senior researchers, university lecturers, or experts in different fields who have a doctoral degree or equivalent professional experience in order to conduct research in the Unites States.  The Fulbright Faculty Development Program provides Moldovan junior university professors with at least two years of professional experience an opportunity to explore curriculum development and teaching methodology in the United States. 

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is a one-year, full scholarship program offered to mid-career professionals who have a proven track record of leadership, public service commitment, and the capacity to take full advantage of a self-defined program of independent study at one of the leading universities in the United States.  The program awards a certificate from the U.S. Government, but it is not designed to deliver an advanced degree.

Eligibility requirements:

·          Citizenship of the Republic of Moldova and permanent residence in the country

·          Eligibility for a U.S. J-1 visa (two-year home-country residence requirement)

·          A detailed statement of proposed activity for research at a U.S. institution

·          Proficiency in written and spoken English

·         Experience in the field.  For the Fulbright Scholar Program a doctoral degree or equivalent professional training is required.  For the Fulbright Faculty Development Program applicants must have at least two years of university teaching experience.  A completed university degree and at least five years of substantial professional experience is required for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship.

The programs offer equal opportunities to all applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, native language, handicap or disability.

Applications for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program must be submitted by July 1, 2008 and applications for the Fulbright Scholar Program and Fulbright Faculty Development Program must be submitted by October 1, 2008.  Supporting documents for the on-line applications (HHFP and FFDP) must be submitted by the corresponding date to the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Chisinau, 103, Mateevici Street.  The contact telephone number is 40 83 00. 

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