Oman
Grants are available for Omani students to pursue Master's and Ph.D. degrees in the U.S. Post-doctoral research opportunities are also offered to Omani scholars. Additionally, Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program (FLTA) grants are available.
Fulbright Program Opportunities in the U.S. for Omanis
Grants to U.S. citizens are offered in the student and scholar categories.
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Opportunities in the U.S. for Omanis
Opportunities in the U.S. for Omanis
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The Fulbright Program in Oman is administered by the U.S. Embassy in Muscat.
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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.
Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program
The Fulbright FLTA Program, a component of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program, provides young teachers of English as a Foreign Language the opportunity to refine their teaching skills and broaden their knowledge of American cultures and customs while strengthening the instruction of foreign languages at colleges and universities in the United States.
Advising, testing, and support services for Omani students are provided by the AMIDEAST field office in Muscat.
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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.
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Teachers
Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program
The Fulbright FLTA Program, a component of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program, provides young teachers of English as a Foreign Language the opportunity to refine their teaching skills and broaden their knowledge of American cultures and customs while strengthening the instruction of foreign languages at colleges and universities in the United States.
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Opportunities in Oman for Americans
Opportunities in Oman for Americans
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In Oman, Fulbright U.S. grantees are supported by the U.S. Embassy in Muscat.
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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.
English Teaching Assistantships are also available to U.S. students and recent graduates.
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 Omani Students
AMIDEAST
Street Address:
Building 11, Fahoud Street
Al Qurum, Muscat
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box: 798, P.C.
116 MAF
Muscat
Sultanate of Oman
Tel: +968 2456-1727
Fax: +968 2456-4457
Email: oman@amideast.orgNote: Students who are interested in applying to the Fulbright Foreign Langauge Teaching Assistant (FLTA) program should contact the U.S. Embassy in Muscat.
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Contact Information for Omani Teachers, Scholars and Students Interested in the FLTA program
Cultural Affairs Section
U.S. Embassy
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Tel: +968-24-698-989
Fax: +968-24-699-771
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Contact Information for U.S. Students, Young Professionals, Scientists and Artists
Institute of International Education
Jermaine Jones, IIE Program Manager for the Middle East and Africa
Tel: +1-212-984-5330 (main)
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: Oman

Fulbright Program for the Middle East and North Africa Facebook Page

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