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Zambia
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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 graduate and undergraduate courses. Assist in development or revision of curriculum. Contribute to faculty mentoring and training. Give seminars, workshops and public lectures. Conduct research in area of specialization.
Grants may begin in August/September 2025 or December 2025/January 2026 in accordance with the host institution's schedule.
Grant applications are sought in all disciplines. Additional information about disciplines/areas of interest by host university :
Copperbelt University
DISCIPLINES
- Agriculture
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
AREAS OF INTEREST
Agriculture, accounting, small business management, energy management, sustainable energy development or energy economics, financial economics, international finance, information technology systems and logistics, management, marketing or public administration.
Mulungushi University
DISCIPLINES
Applications are sought in all disciplines
AREAS OF INTEREST
Business Administration, Communications, Economics, Engineering Information Sciences, Political Science, and Public Administration
University of Zambia
DISCIPLINES
- Anthropology
- Area Studies, non- U.S.
- Business
- Communication
- Economics
- Engineering
- Information Sciences/Systems
- Political Science
- Public Administration
AREAS OF INTEREST
Accounting, small business management, financial economics, international finance, international relations, management, marketing, public administration, engineering, leadership and governance, economic and political anthropology or political science, elections, democracy and governance, corruption, education policy, gender issues and agriculture policy.
All applicants must meet the Program eligibility requirements (click to review the requirements).
A letter of invitation is recommended but not required.
All teaching will be in English; proficiency in another language is not required.
Scholars with at least five 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)
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 $500/month. In addition, round-trip, economy class travel is 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.
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.
Grantees will receive a one-time supplemental allowance of $900 to cover settling-in costs and to cover increased residency permit fees. 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.
Zambia
Zambia is a landlocked country in southern Africa, with a tropical climate, and consists mostly of high plateaus with some hills and mountains, dissected by river valleys. The official language of Zambia is English, which is used to conduct official business and is the medium of instruction in schools. Zambia is generally a peaceful country, although pockets of violence may occur during the time leading to general elections. Politics in Zambia take place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Zambia is both head of state and head of government in a pluriform multi-party system. The government exercises executive power, while legislative power is vested in both the government and parliament.
The academic calendar consists of three terms: the first term is January through March, second term is May through July and the third term is September through November/December. The American International School of Lusaka, Lusaka International Community School and the International School of Lusaka are available for dependent children in grades K-12 who accompany the Scholar.
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Candidates are encouraged to correspond with the potential host department to determine if their discipline or specializations are of interest. Applicants should have well-developed research projects to which they can devote themselves in the event that university classes are suspended. A letter of invitation from the host institution, submitted as part of the application, is recommended but not required. Grant start dates may be subject to change depending on local conditions and the academic calendar at the host institution. Copperbelt University, located in Kitwe, is at the heart of Zambia's mining sector. It is the second-largest of the state-run universities in Zambia, with more than 7,000 students.