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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.
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in a wide range of disciplines. Assist with thesis advising, graduate seminars and conferences. Conduct research in area of specialization. Grantees may likely teach two classes, advise graduate students and devote 40 percent of their time to research. It is also advised that grantees participate in additional activities to enrich their time in Senegal. Research-only proposals are not permitted under this award.
The U.S. Embassy contact person is Kine Diakhate, Tel: + 221 33 879 48 98, Email: diakhatefk@state.gov.
Grants are for one academic year and may begin in October 2023 in accordance with the host institution's schedule.
The award is open in any discipline taught at the host institution, including all natural and earth sciences, computer science, economics, civil or mechanical engineering, environmental sciences, foreign languages, geography, humanities, law, linguistics, mathematics, medicine, philosophy, physics and sociology. Applications are encouraged in American literature, literary theory and contemporary U.S. history.
The U.S. Embassy in Dakar can provide assistance to applicants: Public Affairs Section, Tel: + 221 33 879 48 98, Email: diakhatefk@state.gov.
Applicants must 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.
English is sufficient for teaching in American literature; conversational French is helpful for daily living. French language proficiency is required for teaching in all other disciplines; non-native speakers must submit a language proficiency evaluation.
Scholars with at least three years of postdoctoral university or college teaching experience are preferred.
Round-trip, economy-class, international travel arranged by travel agent designated by IIE, for scholar and up to two accompanying dependents. A $2,050 allowance will be provided to cover the costs associated with relocation and excess baggage.
$1,000 books and educational materials allowance; should be donated to the host institution (or other entity) upon grantee's departure. (For Teaching and Teaching/Research awards only.) $3,000 research allowance for Research Awards only.
Additional living and housing allowance is provided for grantees with one accompanying dependent or two or more accompanying dependent. These amounts range from $200/month to $600/month.
In addition, travel allowances are provided for up to two dependents.
Dependent education allowance of up to $12,500 per child or $25,000 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.
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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.
When university housing is provided to Fulbright Scholars, grantees will receive a supplemental housing allowance for refurbishments, utilities, and other miscellaneous expenses that arise. The full housing allowance will not be provided to grantees if they elect to decline on-campus or university housing.
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.
Senegal
The formal academic year in Senegal is from October through the end of July. The International School of Dakar and the Dakar Academy are available for dependent children in grades K-12 who accompany the Scholar. These schools start in August.
The university system in Senegal has been facing many challenges over the last 15 years. Scholars coming to Senegal should be flexible with their plans as adjustments may be necessary with short notice.
We can provide contact information if you need to get in touch with alumni from your host institutions.
Visit our Scholar Directory to view and search all Fulbright alumni. You can also learn more about Fulbright Alumni Ambassadors.
Universities in Senegal offer many research opportunities. The school calendar for public universities can be unpredictable due to student strikes. For health-related research, applicants will be required to obtain health research clearance from the Senegalese Ministry of Health.