Institutions
Grants for Colombian institutions interested in receiving U.S. professionals to carry out work associated with teaching, research or consulting.
is it addressed?
Colombian institutions, teacher training colleges, public sector institutions, research and think tanks, elementary and secondary schools, NGOs, institutions of higher education or other educational institutions.
Institutions
U.S. Specialist
Category Institutions
SubcategoryResearch and Teaching
From November 17, 2021 to March 1, 2022 (5:00 p.m. Colombian Time)
Description
This program is aimed at Colombian institutions interested in receiving specialized support and guidance from a U.S. expert for a period of fourteen (14) to forty-two (42) days. Through this program, new forms of collaboration are promoted and cooperative relations between Colombian and U.S. institutions are strengthened. The beneficiary institutions may be Higher Education Institutions (HEI), public entities, research centers, non-governmental organizations and other non-profit institutions that promote education, research and development in the country.
To apply to the program, the Colombian institution must complete the online application and send Fulbright Colombia a counterpart letter through which it commits to cover the costs of lodging, food and local transportation of the U.S. expert, according to the minimum amounts established by the call.
Description
Within the framework of the project presented by the institution,
the specialist will be able to develop activities such as:
- Curriculum development and/or evaluation.
- Development and/or evaluation of new programs and initiatives.
- Specialized consultancy.
- Training programs for professors, researchers, students or officials of the institution.
- Specialized classes, seminars, workshops and conferences at the graduate level.
To be eligible for this program, U.S. experts must have a doctoral degree or equivalent professional experience and be approved through the U.S. Program Roster. This grant is not intended to support the specialist’s research projects.
U.S. Specialist
Benefits
From Fulbright Colombia
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Fees
The program awards a daily stipend of US$200 for the specialist. Along with the honorarium, the grantee receives US $100 for travel expenses (Transportation Allowance). This payment is made at the end of the residency in Colombia and once the Final Report of the visit has been submitted.
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International airfare.
The program offers one (1) economy class flight to Colombia and one (1) return flight to the United States.
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ASPE Program
the award includes a basic accident and sickness program with minimum coverage: Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE). For more information about this benefit, please visit the following link: https://www.sevencorners.com/gov/usdos The ASPE Program offers limited coverage in case of accident or illness; it is not medical or health insurance.
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Full monitoring and support.
The program includes personalized support and advice for the award recipient in legal, academic and financial processes throughout the fellowship period. - Likewise, the program includes full support to the host institutions, both in preparing the arrival of the specialist and in the search for candidates to carry out the proposed project.
From the host institution in Colombia
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Accommodation
A minimum of COP $200,000 per day to cover the specialist's lodging during the period of his/her stay in Colombia. The type of lodging, depending on availability, must meet the needs of the specialist and have all the necessary amenities. It is recommended that the scholar's lodging be in a hotel or an apartment. -
Meals
A minimum of COP $75,000 per day for breakfast, lunch and dinner for the specialist. -
Local transportation
A minimum of COP $25,000 per day. In case the project includes visits to other cities in Colombia, the host institution must cover the cost of domestic air travel. - *Benefits for accommodation, meals and local transportation may be provided to the specialist in cash or in kind. Additional information: The U.S. specialist will be responsible for the expenses related to the support, medical insurance and airfare of his or her dependents.
Benefits
Requirements
Letter of Invitation
Information available when the call for applications is open.
Requirements
How to apply?
To apply for the program, the Colombian institution must fill out the online application and send Fulbright Colombia a counterpart letter through which it commits to covering the expenses in accordance with the minimum amounts established within the call for applications.
Within the framework of the project presented by the institution, the specialist will be able to carry out the following activities:
- Curriculum development and/or evaluation.
- Development and/or evaluation of new programs and initiatives
- Specialized consultancy
- Training programs for professors, researchers, students or officials of the institution.
- Specialized classes, seminars, workshops and conferences at the graduate level.
To be eligible, U.S. experts must have a doctoral degree or equivalent professional experience and be approved on the U.S. Program Roster. This award is not intended to support the scholar’s research projects.
How to apply?
Calendar
| Actividad | Fecha |
|---|---|
| Convocatoria | Octubre 20 de 2022 – Enero 31 de 2023 |
| Revisión técnica (cumplimiento de requisitos) | Febrero de 2023 |
| Evaluación de aplicaciones | Febrero de 2023 |
| Publicación de listado de seleccionados | Marzo – Abril de 2023 |
| Fecha mínima de inicio de la estancia | Agosto 1 de 2023 |
Calendar
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