Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Botswana Open Study/Research Award

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program in Botswana aims to strengthen educational and cultural relationships between the United States and Botswana through study and research grants. This Open Study/Research Award supports independent research projects for 6-9 months with flexible start dates between summer 2026 and March 2027. Projects addressing civic engagement, human-animal conflict, women and youth in politics, cyber-security, public health, aerospace, education management and policy, and law enforcement are especially welcome. Candidates must present serious projects in line with U.S. Embassy strategic priorities including public health (cervical cancer, TB, diabetes, obesity, drug abuse, mental health, HIV/AIDS), security and stability (regional security capacity, anti-poaching, human/wildlife conflict, natural resource management), heritage preservation, civil society strengthening, technical and vocational education, and economic development. All candidates must be mature and able to carry out independent research projects, with collaboration with local institutions and individuals encouraged. Grantees are required to report their project progress to the U.S. Embassy on a quarterly basis.