Syria
Map of Syria
Grants to Syria for U.S. citizens have been suspended until further notice. We will update the site on the status of those grants when they change.
The Fulbright Program offers student and scholar grant opportunities for Syrian citizens. Syrian students are awarded grants to pursue Master’s level degree studies at U.S. universities in a variety of fields. Syrian scholars conduct post-doctoral research through affiliations at U.S. institutions via the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program.
Fulbright Program Opportunities in the U.S. for Syrians
Grants to Syria for U.S. citizens are currently suspended. More information will be available when the status of the grants for U.S. citizens to Syria changes.
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Opportunities in the U.S. for Syrians
Opportunities in the U.S. for Syrians
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The Fulbright Program in Syria is administered by the U.S. Embassy in Damascus.
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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 Syria for Americans
Opportunities in Syria for Americans
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In Syria, U.S. grantees are supported by the U.S. Embassy in Damascus.
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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.
In addition, Critical Language Enhancement Awards are available to grantees for study of Arabic before their grant period.
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 Syrians
Embassy of the United States of America
Abou Roumaneh, 2 Al Mansour Street
P.O. Box 29
Damascus, Syria
Tel: +963 11 3391-4444 or +963 11-3391-4172
Fax: +963 11 3391-3999
Email: FulbrightSyria@state.gov -
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: Syria
American Cultural Center in Damascus Facebook Page
Fulbright Program for the Middle East and North Africa Facebook Page
