Ecuador
The Fulbright Program offers grants for degree programs in the U.S. for qualified graduate students and faculty members for graduate study in the U.S. The Fulbright Foreign Student Program provides grants to Ecuadorian students for one or two years of study toward a Master’s or Ph.D. degree at U.S. universities. Ecuadorian scholars may conduct research at a U.S. university. Faculty development grants awarded to faculty members of Ecuadorian universities for advanced study in the U.S. Full and partial grants are offered, and English language training is provided if needed.
Fulbright Program Opportunities in the U.S. for Ecuadorians
Grants to Ecuador for U.S. citizens are offered in the student and scholar categories. Ten-month awards are available to U.S. students for post-graduate study or research. English Teaching Assistantships are also available. Lecturer/research grants and Fulbright Specialist grants are available for U.S. faculty and professionals.
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Opportunities in the U.S. for Ecuadorians
Opportunities in the U.S. for Ecuadorians
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The Fulbright Program in Ecuador is administered by the Commission for Educational Exchange Between the United States of America and Ecuador.
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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.
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Opportunities in Ecuador for Americans
Opportunities in Ecuador for Americans
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In Ecuador, Fulbright U.S. grantees are supported by the Commission for Educational Exchange Between the United States of America and Ecuador.
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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.
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 Ecuadorians
Commission for Educational Exchange Between the United States of America and Ecuador
Diego de Almagro N25-41 y Ave. Colon
P.O. Box 17-079081
Quito, Ecuador
Tel: +593-2-222-2103/2104 or 593-2-250-9523
Fax: +593-2-250-8149
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Contact Information for U.S. Students, Young Professionals, Scientists and Artists
Institute of International Education
Jody Dudderar, Program Manager for the Western Hemisphere
Tel: +1-212-984-5330 (main)
Tel: +1-212-984-5565
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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: Ecuador

Fulbright Commission Ecuador Facebook Page

Ecuador Alumni Stories
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