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.
As part of your Fulbright grant, you are required to attend a virtual Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO). You will receive an email in late Spring with more information. If you have any questions regarding the PDO, please email FulbrightPDO.MENA@iie.org.
U.S. Embassy Manama
Bldg 979, Road 3119, Block 331, Zinj District
Manama
Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel: (973) 1724-2700
Fax: (973) 1727-0547
Website: https://bh.usembassy.gov/
Public Affairs Office
Nathanael Lynn, Public Affairs Officer, US Embassy, Manama
Email: lynnnm@state.gov
Samar Hasan, Education Specialist, US Embassy, Manama
Email: Hasansaf@state.gov
Tel: (973) 1727-6180
Fax: (973) 1727-0547
Email: ManamaPAO@state.gov
Website: https://bh.usembassy.gov/
IIE U.S. Scholar Program Advisors
https://fulbrightscholars.org/fulbright-us-scholar-program-advisors
IIE U.S. Student Program Advisors
All finalized participants will receive a Country Handbook prior to their Pre-Departure Orientation. Once received, please review the handbook in its entirety, as it will contain important country and Post specific information for your program.
We invite you to contact these Fulbright alumni for questions or advice prior to your grant. They can be an excellent resources for unofficial questions – what type of clothing to bring, how to open a bank account, and more.
Dr. Reem Abu-Lughod
2023-2024, Fulbright Scholar
Email: reemuta@hotmail.com
Alexander Woodman
2023-2024, Fulbright Researcher
Email: alexwoodman.ucla@gmail.com
Amanda Samawi
Fulbright ETA
Email: amandasamawi@gmail.com
Zia Salim
Fulbright Student
Email: zsalim@Exchange.fullerton.edu
Laura Shupp
Fulbright Student
Email: laurashupp@gmail.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!
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.
Conduct research or develop a professional project in two or three of the participating countries or locations within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
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 courses, conduct research, carry out a combination of teaching and research activities, or conduct a professional project in any discipline.
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 courses, conduct research, carry out a combination of teaching and research activities, or conduct a professional project in the Business and Economics field.
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 courses, conduct research, or carry out a combination of teaching and research activities in the Educational Administration and Teacher Education field.