The following programs are available to U.S. Scholars in Algeria
Algeria
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) taking place from July 7 to 9, 2026. You will receive an email in early June with more information. If you have any questions regarding the PDO, please email FulbrightPDO.MENA@iie.org.
- Contact Information
-
U.S. Embassy Algiers
05 Chemin Cheikh Bachir Ibrahimi
El-Biar 16030
Algiers, Algeria
Phone: [213] (0) 770-08-2000
American Citizen Services Email: acsalgiers@state.gov
Website: https://dz.usembassy.govPublic Affairs Section
Fulbright U.S. Scholars POCs:- Julie Sherbill, Public Diplomacy Officer
Email: sherbilljm@state.gov - Rania Laouar, Professional Exchanges Coordinator
Email: laouarr@state.gov
Tel: (213) 770-80-0907 - Lamia Chaib
Established Opinion Leaders Specialist
Email: chaibl@state.gov
Tel: (213) 770-84-0187
Fulbright English Teaching Assistant POCs:
- Kevin Kalra, Public Diplomacy Officer
Email: kalrakn@state.gov - Salima Hacene, Education Outreach Coordinator
Email: hacenes@state.gov
Tel: (213) 770-79-2350 - Lamia Lachtar, Education and English Language Specialist
Email: lachtarl@state.gov
Tel: (213) 770-80-0585
IIE U.S. Scholar Program Advisors
https://fulbrightscholars.org/fulbright-us-scholar-program-advisors
IIE U.S. Student Program Advisors
- Julie Sherbill, Public Diplomacy Officer
- Country Information
-
- State Department Country Information - Algeria
- Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
- State Department Travel Alert - Algeria
- Higher Education System in Algeria
English Teaching Assistants to Post countries must attend an ETA Workshop separate from the regional PDOs. Questions about this event can be directed to ETAWorkshop@iie.org.
- Alum Contacts
-
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Alumni
Dr. Elizabeth Bishop: Elizabeth.bishop.laptop@gmail.com
Dr. Rabie Belkacemi: rabiebelkacemi@gmail.com
Dr. Amine Benzerga: benzerga@tamu.edu
Dr. Fiona Mary McLaughlin: fmcl@ufl.edu
Dr. Julia Menard Warwick: jemwarwick@ucdavis.eduFulbright English Teaching Assistant Alumni:
Elijah Kennard: elikennard@gmail.com
Nejma Hessini-Arandel: nejmaha0512@gmail.com
Kerby Gilstrap: kerbygilstrap@hotmail.com
Samson Heyer: samsonheyer@outlook.com
Join Fulbrighter, the Fulbright Program’s exclusive platform for current and former participants. Expand your network, meet program alums, and become part of a vibrant global community!
Middle East and North Africa Regional Research Program
All applicants must meet the Program eligibility requirements (click to review the requirements).
Visit our Scholar Directory to view and search all Fulbright alumni. You can also learn more about Fulbright Alumni Ambassadors.
The 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Programs in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, the Palestinian Territories, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates are currently suspended. The 2026-2027 candidate selection process and 2027-2028 application cycle are proceeding as usual.
All Disciplines
All applicants must meet the Program eligibility requirements (click to review the requirements).
Visit our Scholar Directory to view and search all Fulbright alumni. You can also learn more about Fulbright Alumni Ambassadors.
Host institutions welcome scholars to teach undergraduate or graduate level courses or carry out a combination of teaching and research activities.
TEFL/Applied Linguistics
All applicants must meet the Program eligibility requirements (click to review the requirements).
Visit our Scholar Directory to view and search all Fulbright alumni. You can also learn more about Fulbright Alumni Ambassadors.
Host institutions welcome scholars to teach undergraduate or graduate level courses or carry out a combination of teaching and research activities.