Benin
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Grants are available for Beninese to pursue graduate study in the U.S. Post-doctoral research and teaching opportunities are also available for Beninese scholars.
Opportunities in the U.S. for Beninese
Fulbright offers grants to Benin for U.S. citizens in the student and scholar categories. Students can conduct research independently or toward a master's degree or Ph.D. dissertation. Scholars can lecture and/or conduct post-doctoral research. The Fulbright Specialist program is also available.
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Opportunities in the U.S. for Beninese
Opportunities in the U.S. for Beninese
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The Fulbright Program in Benin is administered by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Cotonou.
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Students
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables graduate students, young professionals, and artists from abroad to research and study in the United States for one year or longer.
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Scholars
Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program
The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program provides grants to lecture and/or conduct postdoctoral research at U.S. institutions for an academic semester to a full academic year.
Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (SIR) Program
The Fulbright SIR Program brings scholars and professionals from abroad to U.S. college and university campuses for a semester or an academic year, primarily to teach undergraduate courses. SIR grantees also assist in developing curricula and serve as a resource for faculty, students, and the community. Approximately 50 grants are awarded annually worldwide.
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Opportunities in Benin for Americans
Opportunities in Benin for Americans
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In Benin, Fulbright U.S. grantees are supported by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Cotonou.
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Students
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers fellowships for U.S. graduating college seniors, graduate students, young professionals, and artists to study abroad for one academic year.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE).
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Scholars
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program sends American scholars and professionals abroad to lecture and/or conduct research in a wide variety of academic and professional fields.
Fulbright Specialist Program
The Fulbright Specialist Program
, a short-term complement to the traditional Fulbright Scholar Program, sends U.S. faculty and professionals to serve as expert consultants on curriculum, faculty development, institutional planning, and related subjects at overseas academic institutions for a period of 2 to 6 weeks.The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES).
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Contact Information
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Contact Information for Beninese
Cultural Affairs Assistant
Public Affairs Section
U.S. Embassy 01 BP: 2012,
Cotonou, Benin
Tel: +229 21 30 03 12
Fax: +229 21 30 03 84
Email: BapuurohMSR2@state.gov -
Contact Information for U.S. Students, Young Professionals, Scientists and Artists
Institute of International Education
Jermaine Jones, Program Manager for Middle East and Africa
Tel: +1-212-984-5341
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Contact Information for U.S. Scholars, Professionals, Scientists and Artists
Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES)
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Other Links
State Department Country Brief: Benin
