Overview
A 6–9 month Fulbright U.S. Student independent research award in Ethiopia, with PhD dissertation researchers preferred and strong master's or bachelor's-level projects also considered.
Complete fellowship details
Grants may begin between August 2027 and March 2028. The official award lists an estimated USD 3,500 monthly stipend and USD 3,550 in one-time allowances, plus international travel and health benefits. Applicants must secure an appropriate Ethiopian affiliation and submit an affiliation letter by the application deadline. The source notes a USD 250 host registration fee before research, which is not covered by the grant.
Eligibility requirements
Eligible U.S. citizens must meet Fulbright U.S. Student rules. Bachelor's, master's and doctoral-level applicants are considered, with PhD dissertation candidates preferred. English is sufficient for many projects, while Amharic or another local language may be essential for some research outside Addis Ababa.
Tips for this fellowship
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Check eligibility, funding coverage, study/project level and every required document before investing time in the application.
- Prepare transcripts, references, language tests, proposal/motivation statement and proof documents early.
- Separate the scholarship deadline from any university/program admission deadline; they may be different.
- Treat “fully funded” as a source fact only when the official provider explicitly confirms the covered costs.
Verification notes
Verified on the official Ethiopia 2027–2028 award page. The national deadline is October 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time; converted to 21:00 UTC. Financial figures are estimates.
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