FULBRIGHT-HAYS DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH ABROAD (DDRA)
This program provides grants to colleges and universities to fund individual doctoral students who conduct research in other countries, in modern foreign languages and area studies.
Duration:
Six to twelve months
Eligibility:
Citizen or national of the United States or is a permanent resident of the United States;
Is a graduate student in good standing at an institution of higher education in the United States who, when the fellowship begins, is admitted to candidacy in a doctoral program in modern foreign languages and area studies at that institution;
Is planning a teaching career in the United States upon graduation; and
Possesses adequate skills in the language(s) necessary to carry out the dissertation project.
Grant benefits: (provided directly by the US Department of Education)
Travel expenses, including excess baggage to and from the residence of the fellow to the host country of research;
Maintenance and dependents allowances based on the cost of living in country(ies) of research for the fellow and his or her dependent(s);
Project allowance for research related expenses such as books, copying, tuition and affiliation fees, local travel and other incidental expenses;
Health and accident insurance premiums; and
Administrative fee of $100 to applicant institution.
