The following programs are available to U.S. Scholars in Albania
Erinda Lika
Albania
Congratulations on receiving a Fulbright grant! The resources on this page are designed to familiarize you with your host location and provide important context and information as you prepare to travel abroad. We encourage you to review the readings, websites, and logistical information offered by local contacts. Click the section headings below to display the information.
- Orientation Information
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As part of your Fulbright grant, you are required to attend a virtual Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) from June 24-27, 2024. The PDO will provide sessions and activities to help you prepare for your upcoming experience. You will receive an email in mid-May that will direct you to the PDO website where you can register for the event. If you have any questions regarding the PDO, please email FulbrightPDO.EUR@iie.org.
- Contact Information
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Embassy of the United States, Public Affairs Section
Rruga Stavro Vinjau, 14
Tirana, Albania
Tel: +(355) 4 2247 285
Fax: +(355) 4 2232 222
Website: https://al.usembassy.gov/Points of Contact
Chad Twitty, Public Affairs Officer
Email: TwittyCM@state.govAmanda Roberson, Deputy Public Affairs Officer
Email: RobersonAS@state.govMs. Mirela Cupi, Education Program Adviser
Email: cupim@state.govMs. Sibora Kodra, Exchanges and Alumni Coordinator
Email: KodraS@gmail.com
- Country Information
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- State Department Country Information – Albania
- State Department Albania Factsheet
- Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
Higher Education in Albania
- OECD iLibrary - Albania
- OECD Library Report 2022 - see pages 129-141
- Key Features of the Education System
- Albanian Higher Education Strategy
- Albanian Education System
- Higher Education and Research in Albania - Bologna Declaration
- Higher Education Systems of Albania
- Alum Contacts
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We invite you to contact these Fulbright alums for questions or advice prior to your grant. They can be excellent resources for unofficial questions – what type of clothing to bring, how to open a bank account, and more.
- Zetta Mason
2021-2022 US Fulbright Student
Email: mason298@umn.edu
- Melisa Perry
2021-2022 US Fulbright Scholar
Email: mperry@gwu.edu
- Zetta Mason
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Resiliency and Media Literacy Education in Albania
Multiple Disciplines
All applicants must meet the Program eligibility requirements (click to review the requirements).
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Teach courses at the undergraduate or graduate level or both in area of specialization.
Conduct research in area of specialization.
Climate Change - Education and Advocacy
All applicants must meet the Program eligibility requirements (click to review the requirements).
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The Scholar is expected to support research in Climate Monitoring based on state-published documents and other information provided by research institutes and NGOs. Furthermore, the Scholar would provide short courses on climate and its impact on nature and the human population, as part of the Climate Education program of the Resources Environmental Center Albania (REC Albania).