The Jordanian Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program (FVSP): A Cultural Exchange Opportunity in the United States

The Fulbright Scholar Program allows Jordanian scholars to participate in a unique cultural and academic exchange experience. Through collaborative research and/or lecturing opportunities in the United States, participants can immerse themselves in a rich international experience for a period of 3 to 9 months.

This program empowers scholars to build global connections, gain valuable insights, and share their knowledge with colleagues and students upon their return—fostering mutual understanding and strengthening cultural bridges between nations.

All fields of study are eligible, except those requiring professional licenses, such as clinical fields involving direct interaction with human subjects or programs related to obtaining commercial, private, or remote (drone) pilot licenses.

Eligibility and Admission Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Hold a Ph.D. or equivalent professional degree.
• Currently be engaged in teaching or research at a Jordanian university or research institution.
• Have at least five academic publications since completing their doctoral thesis.
• Demonstrate proficiency in English commensurate with the proposed research project.
• Be capable of representing their country's culture and fostering cultural understanding between Jordan and the United States.
• If nominated by their home university, applicants must secure an approved leave of absence from their institution. While sabbatical leave is preferred, it is not a requirement.
• Professionals and artists outside academia should demonstrate recognized professional standing and accomplishments in their field.
• Not have resided in the United States on a J-1 visa for more than six months during the 12 months prior to the application deadline.
• Preference is given to applicants who have not previously lived or studied in the United States.
  
  

Ineligible Applicants:

• Dual U.S./Jordanian citizens and individuals holding or applying for U.S. permanent residence (Green Card).
• Employees of the Fulbright Commission, the U.S. Embassy, or the U.S. Department of State, or their immediate family members.

Required Documents:

• For research applicants, you need to submit a detailed statement of proposed activity (3–5 pages). If you are applying for a lecturing/teaching program, you are required to list course syllabi for any courses you propose to teach or have taught. If you are applying for the research and teaching program, you need to submit both.
• Bibliography (for research grants only; limit 3 pages).
• Detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
• Three letters of recommendation.
• A list of scientific publications with details.
• Letter of invitation from a U.S. academic institution (this is not a mandatory requirement but encouraged).
• Letter of release from your home institution (if nominated).

Note: All documents must be in English.

What the Program Covers:

• Monthly stipend
• Medical coverage
• One-time settling in allowance
• One-time research allowance (for researchers)
• Monthly dependent allowance (for those with dependents)
• One-time travel allowance.

Note: If you are a grantee with dependents planning to travel with you to the U.S., you must purchase health insurance coverage for them for the duration of the grant period. This expense will be your responsibility.

How to Apply:

To apply for this program, you need to fill out an online application during the open cycle. The Fulbright Commission in Jordan only accepts online applications for this program. Please visit the website here for more information.

About Fulbright - Jordan

The Jordanian-American Commission for Educational Exchange, also known as the Fulbright Commission in Jordan, was established under a bilateral agreement signed in May 1993 between the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the United States. The commission receives annual funding from both governments and operates as an independent, binational, and non-profit organization.

A binational board of four Jordanians and four Americans oversees its operations, with the Jordanian Minister of Foreign Affairs and the U.S. Ambassador serving as honorary co-chairs. The Fulbright Program in Jordan promotes educational and cultural exchange by offering competitive scholarships and fellowships to Jordanian and American students, teachers, and researchers to study, teach, and conduct research in each other’s countries. Selection is based on merit and a competitive application process.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

To Access the FAQs for this Program please visit this page.