Additional Specifications

• Legislative Requirements: The Fulbright Grants described on this Web site are subject to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which provides that no citizen of the United States may, on the grounds of race, sex, color, religion, age, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
• Funding Level: The U.S. Student Program grant numbers are subject to the availability of federally appropriated funds. The United States Department of State reserves the right to alter, without notice, participating countries, numbers of awards, terms of agreement, and allowances.
• Funds from Other Sources: Funds from other scholarships, fellowships, or grants in dollars or foreign currencies received concurrently with a Fulbright grant will be deducted if they duplicate benefits under the grant. But, if such grants are for assistance in meeting family expenses of grantees or other expenses not covered by the Fulbright grant, no deduction will be made. Grantees may not accept remunerative work abroad during the period of the grant without prior approval of the supervising agency in the host country.
• Dependents: A dependent is either a spouse or a relative (child, parent, sibling) who is financially dependent on the grantee. No transportation or insurance is provided for dependents. Applicants who plan to take dependents abroad are required, as a condition of the grant, to submit a statement of their ability to finance transportation and, if necessary, maintenance for them. As indicated in the Individual Country Summaries, a small maintenance allowance is provided for accompanying dependents only in certain countries. The balance of maintenance expenses for dependents is the responsibility of the grantee. (An accompanying dependent is one spending at least 80% of the grant period abroad.)
  No allowance is provided for any adult dependent who holds a grant from any source.
  Applicants should note that local restrictions make employment opportunities for adult dependents very rare.
• Housing: Housing, in general, may be difficult to find. Grantees with children will have particular problems. Usually, the supervising agency will advise students in finding suitable accommodations. Wherever possible, grantees should take advantage of dormitories and student hostels, and inquire about the availability of facilities well in advance of arrival by contacting the supervising agency abroad.
• Departure from the United States: Departure dates generally correspond to the academic calendars abroad. Approximate dates of the academic years in the various countries can be found in the Individual Country Summaries. Requirements for attendance at orientation programs, where applicable, are also indicated.
• Renewals and Extensions: One-year renewals or short-term extensions of grants are sometimes made depending on the availability of funds. Grantees apply for renewals or extensions directly to the supervising agencies in the host countries after their grants are well under way. Full-year renewals are rare.
• Early Terminations: Acceptance of a grant by a candidate constitutes an agreement between the grantee and the sponsor involved. It is expected that, barring unforeseen emergencies, grantees will remain in the host country for the full tenure of the award. A grantee who leaves the host country or resigns from the grant at an earlier date than that specified in the grant authorization, without the consent of the supervising agency, may be required to reimburse the supervising agency for any expenditures made on his or her behalf, including allowances for orientation or round-trip travel.

Health

Medical Clearance: Candidates selected to receive a Fulbright grant, and their accompanying family members, will be required to have a physical examination and medical certificate, supplied by IIE, completed by their personal physician. The Fulbright grant cannot be implemented until the physical examination form has been reviewed and medical clearance for assignment abroad is recommended by the Fulbright Medical Adviser.

Health Conditions: Health conditions in some locations may be of concern and may require preventive measures to protect grantees and their families. In addition, medical facilities may be inadequate or unavailable for existing medical problems; this is the reason behind the requirement for a medical exam and medical clearance for a specific assignment. Interim changes in a person’s health status, including pregnancy, must be reported to IIE for review by the Fulbright Medical Adviser.

Malaria, as well as other infectious diseases, is prevalent in many parts of the world and will require preventive measures. Drug resistance is now common in malaria treatment and prevention and new drugs are emerging continuously. For this reason, it is not possible to provide an accurate list of countries and preventive measures here. Travelers should have their personal physicians evaluate malaria resistance and preventative measures for the specific areas to which they will be assigned. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes frequent updates on health information for travelers and is an authoritative resource for recommended immunizations and other disease prevention. Further information is available at their website at www.cdc.gov and in the Orientation Handbook provided to grantees.