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The Fulbright Program provides opportunities for Jamaican graduate students to pursue advanced studies in the U.S. Although visiting researcher and lecturer opportunities to the U.S. are not currently available for Jamaican scholars, U.S. institutions may request a Scholar-in-Residence.
Fulbright Program Opportunities in the U.S. for Jamaicans
Fulbright grants to Jamaica for U.S. citizens are offered in the student and scholar categories. Awards are available to U.S. students for post-graduate study or research. Lecturer/research grants and Specialist grants are available for U.S. faculty and professionals.
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Opportunities in the U.S. for Jamaicans
Opportunities in the U.S. for Jamaicans
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The Fulbright Program in Jamaica is administered by the Office of Public Affairs of the U.S. Embassy in Kingston.
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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 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 Jamaica for Americans
Opportunities in Jamaica for Americans
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In Jamaica, Fulbright U.S. grantees are supported by the Office of Public Affairs of the U.S. Embassy in Kingston.
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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.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE).
Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship
The new Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship affords participants the opportunity to serve in professional placements in foreign government ministries or institutions and gain hands-on public sector experience while also carrying out an academic research/study project.
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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 Jamaicans
American Embassy
Office of Public Affairs
142 Old Hope Road
Kingston 6
Jamaica
Telephone: +1-876-702-6113 or 702-6209
E-mail: opakgn@state.gov -
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: Jamaica
U.S. Embassy Jamaica Facebook Page
