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-June 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.SCA@iie.org.
- Contact Information
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Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Astana
Email: info@usembassy.kz
Website: https://kz.usembassy.gov
#3 Rakhymzhan Koshkarbayev Ave. Astana 010010 Kazakhstan
Tel.: +7 7172 702 100
U.S. Consulate General Almaty
Samal Towers
97 Zholdasbekov Street, 16th floor, Almaty 050051
Kazakhstan
Phone: + 7 727 250 76 12
Points of Contact
Colin Guard
Cultural Affairs Officer
Tel: +7 7172 702 318
Asiyat Suleimenova
Academic Exchanges Coordinator
Tel: + 7-7172-702-295
Email: SuleimenovaA@state.gov
- Country Information
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- ETA Resources
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- Alum Contacts
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Alumni Contacts
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.
Fulbright U.S. Scholar:
Fulbright English Teaching Assistants:
Fulbright Student Researchers
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