Latvia
Map of Latvia
Ten-month grants are available for Latvian students at the graduate level at U.S. institutions. Post-doctoral research opportunities are also offered to Latvian scholars.
Opportunities in the U.S. for Latvians
Grants to Latvia for U.S. citizens are offered in the student and scholar categories. Full-year awards are available for students to carry out either independent or Ph.D. dissertation research. Lecture/research grants and Specialist grants are offered for U.S. faculty and professionals with support provided by Latvian host institutions.
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Opportunities in the U.S. for Latvians
Opportunities in the U.S. for Latvians
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The Fulbright Program in Latvia is administered by the U.S. Embassy in Riga.
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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.
Fulbright European Union Scholar-in-Residence (EUSIR) Program
The Fulbright EUSIR Program aims to strengthen U.S. expertise in EU Affairs. The program brings scholars and professionals from EU countries to U.S. college and university campuses for semester-long grants to give guest lectures and seminars, consult with faculty and students on research, engage in collaborative study and provide outreach to neighboring institutions and the local community.
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Opportunities in Latvia for Americans
Opportunities in Latvia for Americans
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In Latvia, Fulbright U.S. grantees are supported by the U.S. Embassy in Riga.
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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 Latvians
Public Affairs Section
U.S. Embassy
Raiņa Blvd. 7
Riga, LV-1510
Latvia
Telephone: +371 67216571
Fax: +371 67820077
E-mail: bodniecei@state.gov -
Contact Information for U.S. Students, Young Professionals, Scientists and Artists
Institute of International Education
Rachel Holskin, Program Manager for Europe and Eurasia
Tel: +1-212-984-5330 (main)
Tel: +1-212-984-5326
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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: Latvia
U.S. Embassy Riga Facebook Page