The following programs are available to U.S. Scholars in Malaysia

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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.

Contact Information

Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE)
18th Floor, Menara Yayasan Tun Razak
200, Jalan Bukit Bintang
55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: 60-3 -2-166-8878
Fax: 60-3-2-166-1878
Website: fulbrightmalaysia@macee.org.my

Program point of contact: Leena Rajagopal
Country Information

Research Permit And Visa Requirements

The Fulbright Commission in Malaysia (MACEE) will assist grantees in navigating the process to secure the necessary permits and visas. Detailed procedures for obtaining a research permit will be communicated to grantees after selection.

APPLICATION TO CONDUCT RESEARCH IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA

All researchers intending to conduct research in Malaysia must obtain prior written approval from the Government of Malaysia. Detailed information on the rules of application to conduct research in Malaysia may be obtained from Economic Planning Unit HERE.

APPLICATION TO CONDUCT RESEARCH SABAH, EAST MALAYSIA

All researchers intending to conduct biological/biodiversity research in Sabah, Malaysia must obtain prior written approval from the Government of Sabah. Detailed information on the rules of application may be obtained from Sabah Biodiversity Center HERE.

APPLICATION TO CONDUCT RESEARCH SARAWAK, EAST MALAYSIA

All researchers intending to conduct biological/biodiversity research in Sarawak, Malaysia must obtain prior written approval from the Government of Sarawak. Detailed information on the rules of application may be obtained from the Sarawak Biodiversity Center HERE.

U.S. Embassy in Malaysia: https://my.usembassy.gov/

Education Malaysia Global Services: https://educationmalaysia.gov.my/

Social Media

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/macee-fulbright/mycompany/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MACEEFulbright

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/macee_fulbright/

X: https://twitter.com/MACEE_Fulbright

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maceefulbright

Alum Contacts

Dr. Kaishan Kong
U.S. Scholar
kongk@uwec.edu

Dr. Timothy John Olsen
U.S. Scholar
olsent@gonzaga.edu

Dr. Wendy Erb
U.S. - ASEAN American Scholar
wme8@cornell.edu

Moriah Jackson
U.S. Student Researcher
moriahejackson@gmail.com

 

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