Applications are currently being accepted for the U.S. Embassy Namibia Fulbright African Research Scholar Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it,
The Fulbright African Research Scholar Program enables Namibian university faculty to advance research, curriculum development, and professional collaboration in the United States. The program fosters international academic exchange, promotes innovation, and strengthens university research capacity in Namibia.
The program provides financial coverage for:
Travel to and from the United States
Tuition and program fees
Accommodation and living stipends
Approved research-related expenses
The program does not cover personal expenses unrelated to program participation. Applicants are responsible for securing leave from their home institution during the program period.
Must be a Namibian citizen with a valid Namibian passport
Demonstrate strong English language proficiency
Preference for applicants who have not visited the U.S. in the past five years
Research applicants should have at least three years of university teaching experience and a productive scholarly record
Ineligible applications include: doctoral dissertation research, postdoctoral research immediately following a doctorate, or general professional travel
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