Language Proficient spoken and written Spanish is required at the time of application.

Grant period 10 months. Fulbright Fellows have some flexibility in terms of start dates.

Candidate profile Candidates at all degree levels are considered. Applications are encouraged from graduate students, at least at the Master’s degree-level, whose research projects fall in areas related to law/administration of justice, education/civic education, economics, environment/ecology, physical and biological sciences, history, social communication/mass media, international relations, political science, public policy, public administration and women’s studies.

Field of study restrictions Anthropology or ethnobotany projects involving field research, border issues, and administration of justice related to drug trafficking will not be considered.

Affiliation Successful applicants usually include evidence of contacts with relevant organizations. The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas will not arrange final affiliations, but will help grantees in confirming arrangements and in easing logistical problems.

Research clearance When required, grantees must obtain clearances through their affiliation contacts prior to beginning their projects. The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas will help in confirming research clearances with local institutions and in easing logistical problems.

6 FULBRIGHT ENGLISH TEACHING ASSISTANSHIPS

Language Proficient spoken and written Spanish are required at the time of application.

Grant period 10 months. October to July, beginning with a mandatory orientation program.

Candidate profile Applicants should be mature and articulate graduating seniors, recent graduates, or enrolled Master’s-level students. For BNC placements, they should be energetic, enthusiastic, and able to relate to pre-teen and teenage students. An awareness of and sensitivity to current events in the host country are essential in this program. No previous teaching experience is required, but a demonstrated interest in education and learning is strongly recommended.

Affiliation Grantees are placed by the Program at a Binational Center (BNC) affiliated with the U.S. Embassy (in Merida, Maracaibo or Caracas) or at one of several universities in cities throughout the country that are affiliated with the ETA program.

Specific program considerations Up to 30 hours per week will be spent in activities related to the ETA assignment. These may include leading language learning classes, facilitating conversation groups, and/or presenting lectures/discussions on U.S. culture and society to young students. Applicants should indicate if they have a preference for a BNC or university placement; such requests will be considered, if selected, but are not guaranteed. In addition, grantees will be called upon to make presentations on an aspect(s) of U.S. culture and society, e.g., music, art, law, journalism, etc., within their host community. Drawing on their own background, experience and interest, applicants should describe how they would incorporate such topics in their classroom and community activities in the Statement of Grant Purpose.

Supplementary project ETA grantees also may pursue an independent research, study or volunteer project. The project is a secondary activity that will supplement the grantee’s ETA responsibilities. Applicants should briefly describe this project plan in the Statement of Grant Purpose.

Housing Housing arrangements will be made with the assistance of the U.S. Embassy and BNCs or the university.

Dependents No dependent allowance is available.