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.
As part of your Fulbright grant, you are required to attend a virtual Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) taking place from July 10 to 11, 2025. 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.
Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Doha
22nd February Street
Al-Luqta District
P.O. Box 2399
Doha, Qatar
Phone: (974) 4496-6000
Fax: (974) 4488-4298
Email: PASDoha@state.gov
Website: https://qa.usembassy.gov/
American Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy Doha
Phone: (974) 4496-6000
Email: ACSDoha@state.gov
Website: https://qa.usembassy.gov/services
Emergency Contacts
Outside of office hours: Phone: (974) 4496-6000 | Email: ACSDoha@state.gov
Outside of Qatar: Phone: 1-202-501-4444 or 1-888-407-4747
The emergency number for the local police, rescue, and fire department in Qatar is 999
Get Travel Alerts through STEP: https://mytravel.state.gov/s/step
Learn more about STEP: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/step.html
Fulbright Main Points of Contact, U.S. Embassy Doha
Usra Ghazi
Public Diplomacy Officer
Public Affairs Section
U.S. Embassy Doha, Qatar
Tel: +974 4496-6908
Cell: +974 5066-9459
Email: ghaziu@state.gov
Mohamed Trad
Public Engagement Specialist
Public Affairs Section
U.S. Embassy Doha, Qatar
Tel: (974) 4496-6045
Cell: (974) 5582-3516
Email: TradM@state.gov
IIE U.S. Scholar Program Advisors
https://fulbrightscholars.org/fulbright-us-scholar-program-advisors
All finalized participants will receive a Country Handbook prior to their Pre-Departure Orientation. Once received, please review the handbook in its entirety, as it will contain important country and Post specific information for your Program.
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.
Dr. Mustafa Mashal
Fulbright Scholar
mashmust@isu.edu
Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud
Fulbright Scholar
mmahmoud@tntech.edu
Dr. Elizabeth Palmer
Fulbright Scholar
elizabeth.m.palmer@usc.edu
Dr. Nasser Zawia
Fulbright Scholar
nzawia@uri.edu
Join Fulbrighter, the Fulbright Program’s exclusive platform for current and former participants. Expand your network, meet program alums, and become part of a vibrant global community!
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.
Conduct research or develop a professional project in two or three of the participating countries or locations within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
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.
Host institutions welcome scholars to teach or carry out a combination of teaching and/or research activities. Teaching activities will include undergraduate courses, student advising, faculty training and curriculum development.