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 21 to 22, 2025. You will receive an email in early June with more information. If you have any questions regarding the PDO, please email FulbrightPDO.SCA@iie.org.

Contact Information

U.S. Embassy Bishkek

American Embassy Bishkek

171 Chyngyz Aitmatov Prospect

Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic 720016

Telephone: +996-312 – 597000

http://kg.usembassy.gov

 

Points of Contact:

For Inquiries with PAS:

Jeff Bunting

Cultural Affairs Officer

E-mail: BuntingJS@state.gov

Telephone: +996-312 – 597000 ext. 7410

Mobile: +996 770 770 813

 

Gulzat Kochorova

Established Opinion Leaders Specialist (primary POC for Scholars and Student Researchers)

E-mail: kochorovagt@fan.gov and kochorovagt@state.gov

Telephone: +996-312 – 597000 ext. 7398

Mobile: +996 770770509

Country Information

• Kyrgyz Republic Country Handbook 2025
• State Department: Country Information – Kyrgy Republic
• State Department: U.S. Bilateral Relations Factsheet—Kyrgyz Republic
• Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
• U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic
• South & Central Asia Regional Travel Program for U.S. Scholars
• Podcast recording on 22.33 with 2017 Fulbright English Teaching Assistant to the Kyrgyz Republic.

ETA Resources

• Voice of America
• National Geographic Teaching Resources

Alum 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. Scholars:

• Jennifer Glick, 2023-2024, Fulbright Scholar
• Edward Morgan, 2022-2023, Fulbright Scholar

Fulbright Student Researcher:

• Sophie Pegrum, 2022-2023, Fulbright Student Researcher

Fulbright English Teaching Assistant:

• Conner Crawford, 2023-2024, Fulbright ETA
• McKenna Wirth, 2023-2024, Fulbright ETA

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