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In addition to being a prestigious academic exchange program, the Fulbright Program is designed to expand and strengthen relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other nations and to promote international understanding and cooperation. To support this mission, Fulbright Scholars may be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host community, in addition to their primary activities.
Fulbright Mongolia scholars will teach and/or conduct their own research, work collaboratively with new colleagues at the host institution, engage with students, and become involved in the local community. Applicants may propose teaching projects, research projects, or a combination of both in a range of subject areas relevant to Mongolia, the United States, or U.S.-Mongolia relations. Scholars may also be asked to assist the host institution with curriculum and program development and/or supervise graduate student research projects. For teaching/research grants, research should make up no more than 50 percent of grant activities.
Any appropriate institution.
Seven to 10 months; 10 months grants are preferable.
Two-semester grants must begin in August 2027 or September 2027; one-semester grants may begin in August 2027, September 2027, January 2028, or February 2028. Fall semester begins in August or September (until late December); spring semester begins in January or February (until mid-June). Academic calendars vary by institution.
Fulbright Mongolia is particularly interested in encouraging research on contemporary issues relevant to Mongolia, the United States, or U.S.-Mongolia relations in the following fields: agriculture, anthropology, archaeology, business, computer science, education, engineering, environmental sciences, geology, information sciences/systems, journalism, medical sciences, public administration, public health, social work, tourism, urban planning.
Fulbright East Asia Pacific Regional Travel Program
As conditions allow, Fulbright Scholars in the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region may have the opportunity to apply for funds to support short-term (3-14 days) travel to other countries in the EAP region for activities such as lectures, workshops, graduate or faculty seminars, master classes or recitals, curricular advising or panel presentations. EAP Regional Travel Program funding covers transportation only. Regional Travel Program activities/host sites should not be included in the initial Fulbright application. Scholars may start the process of seeking out invitations for short-term activities in other EAP countries once notified that they have been selected for a Fulbright grant but will only be able to apply for travel program funds, conditions permitting, once they have actively started their Fulbright grant in their host country. Scholars on Flex grants are not eligible for the regional travel grant.
All applicants must meet the Program eligibility requirements (click to review the requirements).
Applicants should arrange affiliation and include a letter of invitation from their preferred host institution(s).
All teaching will be in English; local language proficiency is desirable but not required. For research, language proficiency sufficient to complete the proposed project is required.
For teaching grants, applicants should have at least three years of teaching experience at a university, college, or community college at the time of application. Non-academic applicants with a strong professional/industry background will be considered.
Research grant applicants should have a minimum of three years of research experience or should have at least one published academic research project.
For information about Mongolia:
U.S. Embassy in Mongolia: https://mn.usembassy.gov
For the list of research institutes, please refer to the PDF by the Mongolian Ministry of Education (in Mongolian) at https://moe.gov.mn/statistics-industry?category_id=14932
For information on Mongolian educational institutions:
National University of Mongolia: https://portal.num.edu.mn/en/
Mongolian University of Science and Technology: https://must.edu.mn/en/
Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences: https://mnums.edu.mn/en/home-en/
Mongolian University of Life Sciences: https://eng.muls.edu.mn/
Mongolian State University of Education: https://msue.edu.mn/
Mongolian State University of Arts and Culture: https://en.mnuac.edu.mn/main/391614
Khovd State University: http://www.khu.edu.mn/
University of Finance and Economics: https://www.ufe.edu.mn/en
Mongolian University of Humanities: https://humanities.edu.mn/
Otgontenger University https://otgontenger.edu.mn/en/contact
For information on the Mongolian visa for students and researchers, please visit the Mongolian Immigration Agency website at https://immigration.gov.mn/en/ and
the Embassy of Mongolia to the U.S. website at http://mongolianembassy.us/.
Questions regarding applications should be directed to eastasiapacific@iie.org
$4,500
$1,000 per semester for research or books and educational materials allowance to be donated to the host institution (or other entity) upon grantee's departure.
Additional living and housing allowance is provided for grantees with one accompanying dependent or two or more accompanying dependent. These amounts range from $100/month to $200/month.
In addition, travel allowances are provided for up to two dependents. These amounts range from $3,050 to $6,100.
Up to $7,500 a semester per child or a maximum of $30,000 per family for accompanying dependents in grades K-12 is reimbursed for a full academic year, upon submission of receipts, and depending on funding availability. Amount may be adjusted for shorter grant periods. Reimbursement is based on actual cost of tuition and fees only.
Dependents must accompany the grantee for at least 80% of the period abroad and a minimum of one semester in order to qualify for additional dependent benefits. Dependent benefits are not provided to Flex grantees.
Post deems that the Fulbright Scholar Award sufficiently covers the estimated cost of living in Mongolia.
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Please refer to the figures above for an estimate of total monthly Fulbright award benefits. Benefits may include a monthly base stipend, living and housing allowances, and additional one-time allowances. Benefits may vary based on a scholar's current academic rank (or professional equivalent), the city of placement, the type of award (teaching, teaching/research, or research), and the number of and duration of stay of accompanying dependents. Research-only or Professional Project grantees receive a standard stipend that is not adjusted for academic rank. In most cases, dependent benefits will not be provided to Flex grantees, or to grantees pursuing grants less than four months (or a semester) in length.
Final grant amounts will be determined prior to the start of the academic year and are subject to the availability of funds. The United States Department of State reserves the right to alter, without notice, participating countries, number of awards and allowances.
Mongolia
Mongolia is a country of opportunity and transformation, with a history spanning over 500,000 years. Mongolia is balancing rapid economic development while seeking to maintain cultural tradition and preserve its unique ecosystems. The vast landscapes, rich cultural traditions, and strong sense of community provide Fulbrighters with daily opportunities for both personal and professional growth. For those willing to embrace the unexpected, Mongolia offers an unforgettable journey and a chance to make a meaningful impact.
Mongolia's education system is also undergoing significant transformation. One notable change in the Mongolian higher education system in recent years is the revitalization of vocational training schools. With demand driven by the mining industry and new infrastructure projects, the importance of vocational training is rising. The Government of Mongolia is interested in developing faculty and updating the curriculum for vocational training schools and is actively creating incentives to attract more students.
In the higher education sector, the Government of Mongolia prioritizes study in education, engineering, environmental sciences, information technology, mining, and health. Mongolia seeks to implement flexible and multi-dimensional curricula and conduct efficiency analysis of university management structure. It is also considering enabling credits to be transferred between Mongolian and foreign schools.
Prior to the Soviet Era, Mongolia had no universities or other higher education institutions. Today, Mongolia’s literacy rate and education completion percentage ranks among the top in the world. There are approximately 65 universities in Mongolia and over 11,403 faculties and about 150,282 students at these institutions. Of these universities, 45 are private, 17 are state universities, and three are theological university branches. About 50 percent of students attend state universities. In Mongolia, top-ranking universities tend to be state universities, mainly because their resources and facilities were created by the state during the Soviet era.
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Applicants should identify host institutions in order of preference in the project statement and on the application form. If necessary, the U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar can assist with arranging an affiliation. Please contact at TserendagvaB@state.gov and/or PAO@usembassy.mn.