Palestinian Territories
Grants are available for Palestinian students to pursue graduate degrees in the U.S. Post-doctoral research and lecturing opportunities are also offered to Palestinian scholars.
Fulbright Program Opportunities in the U.S. for Palestinians
Fulbright Grants for U.S. scholars are available in the West Bank. Currently, no program opportunities for Americans exist in Gaza.
Fulbright Program Opportunities in the Palestinian Territories for Americans
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Opportunities in the U.S. for Palestinians
Opportunities in the U.S. for Palestinians
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The Fulbright Program in the Palestinian Territories is administered by the U.S. Consulate in Jerusalem.
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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.
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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 the Palestinian Territories for Americans
Opportunities in the Palestinian Territories for Americans
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In the Palestinian Territories, Fulbright U.S. grantees are supported by the U.S. Consulate in Jerusalem.
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Students
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships (ETA) Program
The Fulbright ETA Program, an element of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, places U.S. students as English teaching assistants in schools or universities overseas, thus improving foreign students’ English language abilities and knowledge of the United States while increasing their own language skills and knowledge of the host country. ETAs may also pursue individual study/research plans in addition to their teaching responsibilities.
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 Palestinian Students
AMIDEAST
Tel: Ramallah: +972 2-240-8023; Gaza: +972 8-282-4635; Jerusalem: +972 2-582-9297; Hebron: +972 2-221-3301; Nablus: +972 2-238-4533
Email: westbank-gaza@amideast.orgNote: Students who are interested in applying to the Fulbright Foreign Langauge Teaching Assistant (FLTA) program should contact the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem.
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Contact Information for Palestinians Teachers, Scholars and Students Interested in the FLTA program
U.S. Consulate General, Jerusalem
18 Agron Road
Jerusalem 94190
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 290, Jerusalem 91002Tel: +972-2-6227230 / +972-2-6253288
Fax: +972-2-6259270
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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: Palestinian Territories

EducationUSA: Palestinian Territories

U.S. Consulate General Jerusalem Facebook Page

Fulbright Program for the Middle East and North Africa Facebook Page

Other State Department Exchanges from the Palestinian Territories

