U.S. Scholar Application Deadline
2025-2026 COMPETITION | September 16, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST
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) from July 15-18, 2024. The PDO will provide sessions and activities to help you prepare for your upcoming experience. You will receive an email in mid-June 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.AF@iie.org.
U.S. Embassy, Public Affairs Section
Route des Almadies, B.P. 49
Dakar, Senegal
Tel: +221 33 879 4849
Email: FulbrightSenegal@state.gov
Website: http://sn.usembassy.gov/
For more information, see the first page of the country guidelines.
Points of Contact:
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.
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).
Join fellow higher education administrators from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to gain insight into France and Senegal’s higher education systems and explore opportunities for cooperation and academic exchanges.
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 in up to three Sub-Saharan African countries. The Africa Regional Research Program (ARRP) has two overall objectives: (1) to increase or develop new contacts and intellectual ties between U.S.
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.
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in a wide range of disciplines. Assist with thesis advising, graduate seminars and conferences. Conduct research in area of specialization. Grantees are likely to teach two classes, advise graduate students and devote 40 percent of their time to research.