Can I apply for the ADG if I do not work directly in and/or study the fields listed for the special edition ADG theme?
Yes, if you did not study and/or work in one of the fields listed for the theme this year, we would encourage applicants to look for an activity that is related to their field and artificial intelligence (AI). We invite you to tell your story by describing how the Fulbright Program and the ADG have shaped your personal and professional journey, strengthened connections, and influenced the work you are doing today.
I am a Fulbright Scholar alumnus/na from the Middle East and North Africa region, can I apply to the ADG?
Yes, alumni from the Fulbright Foreign Student Program for the Middle East and North Africa, the Junior Faculty Development Program, and the Visiting Scholar Program for Iraq, whose Fulbright Programs were administered by Amideast, are eligible to apply.
I am an FLTA alumnus/na from the Middle East and North Africa region, can I apply to the ADG?
No, only alumni from the Fulbright Foreign Student Program for the Middle East and North Africa, the Junior Faculty Development Program, or the Visiting Scholar Program for Iraq whose Fulbright Programs were administered by Amideast are eligible to apply.
How often is this grant offered?
The Alumni Development Grant is typically offered twice every year, once in spring/summer and once in winter.
I received an Alumni Development Grant within the last two years. Can I apply for another one this round?
There must be a two-year period between receipt of the last grant and the application for the next grant. Preference will be given to applicants who have never received a grant.
Am I required to live in my home country/territory to be considered for this grant?
No, but preference will be given to applicants residing in one of the countries where Amideast has administered the Fulbright Program. Amideast is aware that many alumni are unable to reside in their home countries/territories and will examine each application on a case-by-case basis. If you have had to relocate, this should not deter you from submitting a competitive application.
Can I conduct my ADG activity in Europe if the conference I would like to attend is there?
No, the ADG activity can only be conducted in the MENA region or in the United States. The ADG award does not support activities outside of the MENA region or the United States.
I would like to apply for an ADG, but I have not fully completed my two-year home residency requirement. Can I still apply?
No, only alumni who have completed their two-year home residency requirement may apply for an ADG. However, Amideast is aware that certain groups of alumni were or are unable to return home and can consider exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
I would like to apply to attend a conference, but the dates of this event do not fall within the stated grant authorization period. What should I do?
If your activity does not fall under the stated grant authorization period of the current open competition, you must wait to apply in the next round of ADG.
Can I apply for an ADG while I am still on my Fulbright Program if the activity I propose takes place after I return to my home country?
No, you must be a Fulbright alumnus/na and have completed your two-year home residency requirement in order to be eligible to apply for an ADG.
Are there reporting requirements after my ADG activity?
Yes. A narrative report and financial documentation are due to Amideast within 30 days of the completion of your grant along with submission of a blog post and photos from the experience. Through this submission, you provide explicit consent to publish the blog and or photos at Amideast’s or the U.S. Department of State’s discretion without notice.
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