The following programs are available to U.S. Scholars in Albania

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Arta Lugaj

Home Country
Albania
City
Mississippi State
Host State
Mississippi
Field/Specialization
Biology: Virology
Project Title
Genetic Evaluation of Three Respiratory Viruses: BRSV, BCoV, and BPIV3 for Identification of Disease Model and Control Strategies for Viral Respiratory Pathogens in Bovine
Primary Host Institution
Mississippi State U - Graduate School
Faculty Associate/Host
Amelia Woolums
Grant Start Date
OLF Eligibility End Date
Lugaj
Arta

Erinda Lika

Home Country
Albania
City
East Lansing
Host State
Michigan
Field/Specialization
Veterinary Medicine: Veterinary Medicine
Project Title
Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance through the Identification and Detection of Antimicrobial Resistance Bacteria (ARB) and Antimicrobial Resistance Genes (ARG) in Wastewater in Albania within the Framework of the One Health Approach
Primary Host Institution
Michigan State U - Undergraduate Admissions
Faculty Associate/Host
Joan B. Rose
Grant Start Date
OLF Eligibility End Date
Lika
Erinda

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

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

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.gov

Amanda Roberson, Deputy Public Affairs Officer
Email: RobersonAS@state.gov

Ms. Mirela Cupi, Education Program Adviser
Email: cupim@state.gov

Ms. Sibora Kodra, Exchanges and Alumni Coordinator
Email: KodraS@gmail.com

Country Information

Higher Education in Albania

 

Alum Contacts

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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).

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