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

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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.

Orientation Information

As part of your Fulbright grant, you are required to attend a virtual Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) taking place from July 7 to 9, 2026. You will receive an email in early June with more information. If you have any questions regarding the PDO, please email FulbrightPDO.MENA@iie.org.

Contact Information

U.S. Embassy Muscat, Mailing Address
P.O. Box 202
P.C. 115
Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos
Muscat, Oman

U.S. Embassy Muscat Contact Information
Public Affairs Section
Embassy of the United States
Jameat Al Dowal Al Arabiya Street
Shatti Al Qurm
Tel: (968) 2464-3630
Fax: (968) 2464-3777
Website: https://om.usembassy.gov/
Website (Public Affairs Section): https://om.usembassy.gov/education-culture/

Points of Contact

Aleia Maculam
Acting Public Affairs Officer
Phone Number: +968 9659 9171
Email: MaculamAM@state.gov

Hala el Bingawi
Cultural Affairs Specialist
Phone Number: (968) 2464 3621
Email: ElBingawiHM@state.gov

IIE U.S. Scholar Program Advisors

https://fulbrightscholars.org/fulbright-us-scholar-program-advisors

IIE U.S. Student Program Advisors

https://us.fulbrightonline.org/finalist-resources

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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.

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Middle East and North Africa Regional Research Program

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.

The 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Programs in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, the Palestinian Territories, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates are currently suspended. The 2026-2027 candidate selection process and 2027-2028 application cycle are proceeding as usual.

*Total award length is the total length (duration) of all segments and does not include time between segments.
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Multiple Disciplines

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.

The 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program in Oman is currently suspended. The 2026-2027 candidate selection process and 2027-2028 application cycle are proceeding as usual. The Fulbright Program continues to monitor the regional conditions in close coordination with the U.S. Department of State.

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Updated on Apr 2nd, 2026
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