Afghanistan
Map of Afghanistan
The Fulbright Program with Afghanistan was re-established in 2003 after a 23 year suspension. From 1952 through 1979, the Fulbright Program with Afghanistan sponsored over 105 American and 250 Afghan students in fields such as architecture, law and economics. The Program sponsors Afghan graduate students for graduate degrees. Fields of study include, but are not limited to, architecture, computer science, business administration, public health, journalism, and economics.
Fulbright Program Opportunities in the U.S. for Afghans
Currently, no Fulbright Program opportunities for Americans exist in Afghanistan.
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Opportunities in the U.S. for Afghans
Opportunities in the U.S. for Afghans
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The Fulbright Program in Afghanistan is administered by the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
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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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Contact Information
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Contact Information for Afghans
Public Affairs Section
U.S. Embassy Kabul
Great Massoud Road
Afghanistan
Tel: +93 (20) 230-0436
Fax: +93 (20) 230-1364
Email: SafiAN@state.gov -
Other Links
State Department Country Brief: Afghanistan
