Fulbright U.S. - ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program 2024-25

The objective of the Fulbright U.S.–ASEAN Visiting Scholar Initiative is to deepen people-to-people engagement and strengthen ties between Malaysia, the United States, and the 10 member nations of ASEAN, in areas of ASEAN priorities. The grantee will carry out scholarly and professional research projects on priority issues to the U.S.–ASEAN relationship and ASEAN as a whole.

Eligibility for the Fulbright U.S.–ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program:

• Applicants of the Fulbright U.S.–ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program must be Malaysian citizens.
• Candidates should be working professionals from University Faculty, Foreign Ministry, Government, or Professionals in the private sector, think tanks, or other NGOs whose work focuses on U.S.-ASEAN issues.

Application Process:

All eligible candidates must apply online to be considered for the scholarship. The application should include the following components:

• A completed application form
• Project statement (3-5 pages)
• Bibliography
• Curriculum vitae (up to 6 pages)
• Letter of invitation from the U.S. host institution (preferred but not required; confirmation required before final selection and departure)
• Letters of recommendation (minimum of 3)
• Copy of academic transcript and diploma (in English)
• Copy of Identification Card/Passport

Benefits:

• Roundtrip airfare
• Monthly stipend
• Professional and Settling-in allowance
• Health insurance coverage.