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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.
Host institutions welcome scholar activities related to English language teaching (or training), as a primary assignment. The award is intended for direct TEFL teaching activities and may include (but is not limited to):
Final activities and courses determined in consultation with the host institution.
Any appropriate Jordanian university or Jordanian institution may serve as a host. The Commission provides a list of contacts and suggested host institutions on its website, but scholars are required to secure their affiliation by the time of application. All host institution affiliations will be confirmed by the Fulbright Commission in Jordan.
Three to ten months
The academic year in Jordan is September through June. Grants may begin in mid-September 2026 or January 2027 (if program is for less than 6 months) but must be completed by July 31, 2027. To facilitate university placements, it is recommended that Grantees start in September. Grantees with September start dates are expected to arrive in Jordan for an in-country orientation, scheduled around Mid-September of 2026. Grantees starting in January will receive an orientation program upon arrival in January.
Only applications in the following disciplines will be considered: TEFL, Education, Applied Linguistics, and English for Special Purposes (ESP), Translation Studies, or Intercultural Communications. Specializations will vary, but in general, scholars with one or more of the following specializations will be preferred:
Teaching English as a Foreign Language:
Applied Linguistics:
Other:
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 (three to fourteen 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).
A letter of invitation is required for a complete application. Host institution affiliations will be confirmed by the Fulbright Commission in Jordan.
Scholars unable to secure an affiliation letter through their own connections or the list provided by the Commission may contact our Rawabit ("Connections") Higher Education Network Project Officer at rawabit.po@fulbright.org.jo for additional support. The Rawabit Officer can provide contacts within the project network; however, availability of connections may vary across fields.
All teaching activities will be in English.
A Ph.D. in TEFL/TESOL, second language acquisition, applied linguistics or a closely related field is required for this award. A minimum three years of college-level teaching and teacher training experience is preferred; ESL teaching alone is insufficient as a qualification. Expertise in curriculum and materials development is highly desirable. Scholars of all academic ranks with appropriate experience (including community college and adjunct faculty) are welcome to apply. Scholars affiliated with Jordanian universities must provide a scanned copy of their Ph.D. diploma. In some instances, grantees must provide the host institution with scanned copies of the Bachelor's and Masters diplomas.
Travel and Arrival Costs: The Commission will directly cover and arrange grantees' one-way airfare to Amman, a four-night hotel stay upon arrival, and transportation from the airport to the hotel.
Relocation Allowance: Grantees will receive a one-time payment of $3,250 for costs associated with relocation from the U.S. to Jordan and within Jordan: excess baggage fees, visa fees, transit costs, local transportation (in the U.S.), return ticket from Jordan to the U.S. at the end of the grant, and any other miscellaneous costs related to establishing a domicile in Jordan. An amount of $1,000 from the settling-in allowance should be set aside by the U.S. scholars with grants of 10 months to cover the costs of health clearance tests, residency and/or work permit fees.
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.
Apartment monthly rents, including utilities, generally cost between $1,000-$1,500.
Transportation: $250 per month.
Food and grocery shopping: Will vary, a single scholar will pay less than one with a family.
To cover miscellaneous local transportation costs (taxis, Uber, Careem, BRT, etc.) the grantee will receive a monthly allowance of $250 per month or its equivalent in Jordanian Dinars.
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 and the Fulbright Commission in the host country reserve the right to alter, without notice, participating countries, number of awards and allowances.
Living in Jordan can be a very rewarding experience on many different levels. Jordanian culture has Arabic and Islamic elements with substantial Western influence. Its population is diverse because of its strategic location. There are many attractive natural and historic sites and numerous places to explore. Jordanians are known to be gracious and friendly hosts and Jordanian cuisine is delicious, fresh, and varied. The climate is hot and dry in the summer and cooler and wetter in the winter.
The academic year for both universities and schools in Jordan is from September to May/June and is usually divided into two semesters. All schools in Jordan, including public, private, and international schools follow a school calendar set by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
U.S. Fulbright grantees to Jordan are highly encouraged to actively expand their professional and academic expertise, engage in meaningful research collaborations with international scholars, build lasting professional and personal networks, and contribute to fostering strong connections between their home and host institutions. Fulbrighters to Jordan should fulfil their agreed terms and conditions of award and carry out the academic program outlined in their original applications.
The Commission provides directories and resources to support the grantees’ efforts towards fulfilling these requirements. The Commission also organizes a volunteering-specific session during grantees' orientation in Jordan. Grantees are also welcome to reach out to program staff for additional guidance and support as needed.
As part of the Fulbright Program in Jordan, grantees are expected to contribute to broadening its impact through volunteering for a minimum of 30 hours over the course of their grant with a CSO/NGO, educational institution, or community initiative. They are also expected to organize and conduct at least three knowledge-sharing initiatives, such as holding a workshop, delivering a public lecture, or publishing content (articles, blogs, social media posts/reels, etc.), to convey their knowledge to the broader public. Scholars are encouraged to document and share their experiences, supporting the program’s mission of cultural exchange, mutual understanding, and community engagement.
The Binational Fulbright Commission in Jordan, officially known as the Jordanian-American Commission for Educational Exchange, is the main point of contact for all Fulbright grantees. Our offices are located in a villa in the quiet residential district of Abdoun in Amman. The Commission serves Jordanian and American students, scholars and professionals, and provides a support network for all Fulbrighters in Jordan.
The Fulbright staff is committed to ensuring that each grantee becomes a member of our Fulbright family and feels that a home-away-from-home is ever present from the day of their arrival in Jordan. The Fulbright staff in Jordan supports incoming Fulbrighters in settling in by conducting an in-country orientation that introduces them to Jordan, familiarizes them with the Fulbright grant requirements, and assists them in identifying housing options. The Commission staff also provide assistance in securing residency and/or work permits, locating medical care, and providing guidance regarding medication needs.
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While Arabic proficiency is not required and all teaching will be in English, grantees may occasionally need to use basic Arabic for classroom instructions and student support.