Tajikistan
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
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As part of your Fulbright grant, you are required to attend a virtual Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) from June 24-27, 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.SCA@iie.org.
- Contact Information
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Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Dushanbe
109-A Ismoili Somoni AvenueDushanbe, Tajikistan 734019Tel. +922-37- 229-2000Website: https://tj.usembassy.gov/Points of Contact:Pablo Tutillo Maldonado,Public Diplomacy OfficerEmail: TutilloMaldonadoPJ@state.govParvina Adylova,Emerging Voices CoordinatorEmail: AdylovaPH@state.gov
- Country Information
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- State Department: Country Information – Tajikistan
- State Department: U.S. Bilateral Relations Factsheet—Tajikistan
- Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
- Tajikistan Country Handbook
- "You've Got a Friend" - article in Outpost by U.S. Fulbright Alum
- South & Central Asia Regional Travel Program for U.S. Scholars
- Alum Contacts
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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.
Fulbright U.S. Scholars:Manijeh SabiFulbright Scholar to Tajikistan, 2022-2023Email: sabim@sage.eduShahnaz SavaniFulbright Scholar to Tajikistan, 2022-2023Email: savanis@uhd.eduJohn MigliettaFulbright Scholar to Tajikistan, 2021-2022Email: jmiglietta@Tnstate.eduFulbright Student Researchers:Clinton ParkerFulbright Student Researcher to Tajikistan, 2022-2023Email: clint.parker9@gmail.comLyla AminiFulbright Student Researcher to Tajikistan, 2023-2024Email: lylaamini@gmail.comKatherine MacDonaldFulbright Student Researcher to Tajikistan, 2021-2022Email: kmacdona@syr.eduFulbright English Teaching Assistants:Inaara LadhaFulbright English Teaching Assistant to Tajikistan, 2021-2022Email: izladha@gmail.comJoseph (Jay) RitchFulbright English Teaching Assistant to Tajikistan, 2021-2022Email: jaylritch@gmail.com
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