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.
In preparation for your grant, orientation resources have been made available to you containing essential information that will prepare you for your Fulbright award to Jordan. It is vital that you review all of this information in preparation for your travels. The Commission will hold a Virtual Pre-Departure Orientation (vPDO) some time between mid-June and early July, prior to your arrival in Jordan. You will receive more information on the exact day and time of the vPDO from the Commission. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Commission at Email: info@fulbright.org.jo
Jordanian-American Commission for Educational Exchange (JACEE)
(aka The Binational Fulbright Commission in Jordan)
22 Ibrahim Al Hajj Hasan Street, Abdoun, Amman 11183
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 850215, Amman 11185, Jordan
Telephone: +962-6-592-2088
Cell phone: +962-79-6444119
Website: https://www.fulbright.org.jo
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 Commission- 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 resource if you have questions about daily life while on the program and how their experience was:
Fulbright U.S. Student – ETA Alumni:
Fulbright U.S. Student - Researcher Alumni:
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Alumni:
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All applicants must meet the Program eligibility requirements (click to review the requirements).
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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 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):
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, conduct research, carry out a combination of teaching and research activities, or conduct professional projects.