Fulbright Scholar Award

All Disciplines

Algeria

Application Deadline
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Award Code
271352-DZ
Activity Type
Teaching
Teaching includes classroom teaching, as well as giving guest lectures, workshops, and seminars, and engaging in other related activities. Classroom teaching is typically at the undergraduate and graduate level, and courses may be designed by the scholar or prescribed by the host institution and may be taught or co-taught by the scholar. The teaching load varies by award, as well as the host institution. Scholars may also consult on building research capacity, advise graduate students, and assist with thesis advising.
Teaching/Research
A combination of teaching and research as described above. Refer to the award description for any specifications on percentages of time that should be devoted to teaching vs research.
Degree Requirements
Required
Career Profile
Early Career Academics
Awards are open to those who have been working in the capacity of a teacher or scholar for no more than seven years.
Mid-Career Academics
Awards are open to those who have been working in the capacity of a teacher or scholar for more than seven, and less than 13, years.
Senior Academics
Awards are open to those who have been working in the capacity of a teacher or scholar for more than 13 years.

Number of recipients

Approximately
2
Award Start Period
September 2027 - October 2027 or January 2028
Award Length
6 months or 10 months
Flex Option
No
Multi-Country/Area Award
No
Disciplines
Projects are sought in all disciplines
Scholars selected for this award will be required to
Advise and/or mentor students
Assist in faculty, curriculum, and/or program development
Teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses designated by the host institution
Teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses of the applicant’s choosing

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.

Award Activity

Host institutions welcome scholars to teach undergraduate or graduate level courses or carry out a combination of teaching and research activities.

For proposals that include a teaching component, applicants should suggest courses for consideration in their proposal based on their expertise and experience. The typical Algerian university class is generally two hours long, meets once per week, and is comprised of an average of 60-150 students per class. Applicants should expect to teach 6 to 10 hours per week. Activities and courses will be finalized in consultation with the U.S. Embassy and host institution. Researchers will be expected to teach at minimum 4 to 6 hours per week each semester. Algeria can be a very rewarding teaching experience for motivated, flexible, and adventurous scholars. 

For proposals that carry out a combination of teaching and research activities, there are no requirements for a teaching/research ratio as this depends on the interests of the scholar and agreement of the host institution, though research only grants are not possible. 

 

 

Locations Detail

Algeria has hundreds of universities across the country.  The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has previously requested scholars for the following institutions; however, U.S. Embassy Algiers will work with the scholar and the Ministry to determine an appropriate university, which may or may not be included in the below list. Applicants do not need a letter from an affiliate institution in order to apply. 

Award Length and Period

Grants typically begin in October. If possible, grantees are encouraged to arrive mid-September to participate in the in-country orientation, finalize lodging arrangements and settle in, and prepare for the academic year.

Teaching components must correspond with the length of the Algerian academic semester. The academic year in Algeria is from October to July, with administrators reporting in September, and includes three terms: October through December, January through March, and April through early July. There are two two-week breaks in the winter and spring, and the calendar may be adjusted around Islamic holidays. Applicants applying for a 10-month grant will need to teach three full semesters. All grant lengths must be completed by June 2028. 

Flex
Flex allowed for only the following activity type(s):
Areas of Interest

Applicants in all disciplines are invited to apply for teaching or teaching and research awards at universities and specialized institutes. 

For more information on specific school and institutional needs, please contact the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Algiers at: Fulbright-Algiers@state.gov.

Special Features

During their grant period, Fulbright U.S. Scholars in the Middle East and North Africa region may apply for a short-term regional travel grant (3-14 days) for participation in a variety of activities including faculty and student lectures, graduate or faculty seminars, curriculum development, public lectures, panel presentations, needs assessment, conferences, or some combination thereof. 

All applicants must meet the Program eligibility requirements (click to review the requirements).

Citizenship/Residency Requirement
Not applicable – all U.S. citizens are eligible to apply, regardless of dual citizenship or residency.
Invitation Requirement
An invitation letter is optional.
Invitation Requirement Additional Information

The U.S. Embassy Algiers will coordinate with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to identify an appropriate placement.

 

Language Proficiency Requirements
Recommended (Novice): Arabic
Recommended (Novice): French

Applicants are encouraged to consult the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) “Can-Do Statements” to determine if they are qualified.

Required Proficiency

Applicants are encouraged to register qualified language evaluator, such as a language instructor or a translator, to conduct the external assessment in the application. Being a native speaker alone does not qualify an individual to conduct the assessment.

Applicants who are native speakers do not need to complete an external evaluation.

Level of Proficiency
Novice
Required Languages
Arabic
French
Additional Language Requirement

A working knowledge of French or Arabic is useful to function in the community and communicate with host institutions. The Maghrebi dialect “Darija” (Algerian, Moroccan, or Tunisian) will be more helpful for daily life than Modern Standard Arabic.

Additional Qualification Information

Applicants should be knowledgeable of global issues, resourceful, and flexible. They must be understanding and respectful of cultural nuances as well as security realities. They must demonstrate the initiative, leadership, and confidence required to advance the teaching of their subject in a foreign setting.

Contacts and Helpful Links

Applicants needing more information about the higher education system in Algeria, specific institutions, potential contacts, or bringing school-aged dependents, should contact the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Algiers at Fulbright-Algiers@state.gov.

Teaching or Teaching/Research Award Monthly Allowances
$5940
$6160
Estimated Travel and Relocation Allowance for Grantee

$1,550 for relocation, in-transit, and excess baggage fees.

Plus a round-trip, economy-class, international travel arranged by travel agent selected by IIE.

Estimated Book and Research Allowance

$750 books and educational materials allowance for teaching or teaching/research grants; should be donated to the host institution (or other entity) upon grantee's departure.

Do you offer additional dependent benefits
Yes

Additional living and housing allowance is provided for grantees with one accompanying dependent, or two or more accompanying dependents. These amounts range from $200/month to $600/month.

Round-trip, economy-class, international travel is arranged by travel agent selected by IIE, for up to two dependents. Dependent travel will not be provided for Flex grants.

Dependent tuition allowance for dependents in grades K-12 is provided on a reimbursement basis upon submission of receipts, and based on the availability of funds. Reimbursement is based on actual cost of tuition and fees only.

  • One semester grants: up to $4,250 per child, or $8,500 per two children.
  • Two semester grants: up to $8,500 per child, or $17,000 per two children.
  • For Flex grants: dependent tuition allowance will not be provided.

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.

Special Award Benefits

$1,000 for internet fees, notary fee for lease, medical check for residency card, and consulate notary fee.

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.