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) from June 10-13, 2024. The PDO will provide sessions and activities to help you prepare for your upcoming experience. You will receive an email in mid-May 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.EAP@iie.org.

Contact Information

Public Affairs Section
U.S. Embassy
Denver Street #3, 11th Micro-District
Ulaanbaatar 14190, Mongolia

 

Sarah H. Thompson,

Public Diplomacy Officer

Tel: +976-7007-6079

Cell: +976-9990-1563

Email: ThompsonSH@state.gov

Saruul Khishigsuren, Fulbright U.S. Student Programs Coordinator
Tel: +976-7007-6182
Cell: +976-9905-2911
Email: SaruulKh@state.gov
Website: mn.usembassy.gov

Tserendagva Badarch, Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Coordinator
Tel: +976-7007-6296
Cell: +976-9990-3801
Email: TserendagvaB@state.gov
Website: mn.usembassy.gov

John S. Brown, Public Affairs Officer
Tel: +976-7007-6078
Cell: +976-9490-1517
Email: BrownJS2@state.gov

U.S. Citizen Services
Email: UlaanbaatarACS@state.gov
Embassy 24/7 Duty Phone for Emergency: +976-9904-1956

Please note: It is highly recommended that you call the U.S. Embassy upon arrival to let them know you are in-country.

Country Information

• State Department: Country Information - Mongolia
• State Department: U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheet - Mongolia
• Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
• Student and Scholar Handbook 2023
• http://www.lonelyplanet.com/mongolia/ulaanbaatar
• http://wikitravel.org/en/Mongolia
• http://www.asia-planet.net/mongolia/travel-tips.htm

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.

William Taylor, Postdoctoral Researcher
Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History
https://www.shh.mpg.de/employees/51853/25522
william.taylor@fulbrightmail.org

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