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.
U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi
Embassies District, Plot 38,
Sector W59-02, Street No. 4.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971-2-414-2200
Fax: +971-2-414-2603
Emergency Tel: +971-4-309-4000
Website: https://ae.usembassy.gov/
Public Affairs Section
Tel: +971-2-414-2200
Points of Contact
https://fulbrightscholars.org/fulbright-us-scholar-program-advisors
IIE U.S. Student 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.
Jenan Abu Hakmeh
Email: Jenan.abu-hakmeh@fulbrightmail.org
2019 Fulbright Student
Conor Messer
Email: conorsmesser@gmail.com
2019 Fulbright Student
Tomas Valdes
Email: tgv7@georgetown.edu
2021 Fulbright Student
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.
Host institutions welcome scholars to teach undergraduate level courses or carry out a combination of teaching and research activities.
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 conduct research activities. The student body is highly engaged and appreciates robust intellectual debate. As a Fulbright researcher you will have the opportunity to engage with well resourced institutions, and a highly diverse academic community to push the boundaries of your chosen field.
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.