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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 or graduate courses in any discipline taught at the host universities. Assist with student advising and curriculum development. Conduct research in area of specialization (research must be combined with a teaching component). Conduct a professional project.
Here are some potential host institutions for consideration:
Bunda College of Agriculture in Lilongwe
Domasi College of Education, Domasi
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Malawi College of Health Sciences (Lilongwe)
Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences
Malawi University of Science and Technology
Grants may begin in or after January 2026 in accordance with the host institution's schedule.
Applications in all disciplines are sought, but applications in the following disciplines are especially encouraged:
Business/Entrepreneurship
Education/Curriculum formation
Macroeconomics
Medical Sciences
Nursing
Nutrition
Public Health
Public Policy
University Administration
All applicants must meet the Program eligibility requirements (click to review the requirements).
The letter of invitation is preferred to ensure that the Scholar and host institution have officially agreed to commence the grant.
All teaching will be in English; proficiency in another language is not required. Scholars intending to conduct research in remote areas are encouraged to learn basic Chichewa to maximize effectiveness of their research.
Scholars with at least two 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 $2,850 allowance will be provided to cover the costs associated with relocation and excess baggage.
$1,000 books and educational materials allowance; if possible, educational materials should be donated to the host institution (or other entity) upon grantee's departure. (For Teaching and Teaching/Research awards 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.
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 $500/month.
In addition, round-trip, economy class travel is provided for up to two dependents.
Dependent education allowance 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.
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 in lieu of a full 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.
Malawi
The academic calendar consists of three terms: September to December, January to March, and April to July. English language schools for accompanying dependent school-age children include the Sir Harry Johnston Primary School in Zomba, St. Andrews Primary and High Schools and the Hillview Primary School (Limbe) in Blantyre, the Bishop Mackenzie International School (K-12) in Lilongwe, the Kamuzu Academy near Kasungu and the African Bible College Elementary School and High School in Lilongwe.
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Candidates are encouraged to correspond directly with potential host institutions to determine if their disciplines and specializations are of interest.