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

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program in Cameroon aims to strengthen educational and cultural relationships between the United States and Cameroon. This 6-9 month research grant provides opportunities for U.S. citizens to conduct independent study or research in Cameroon beginning in September. Applications in all fields of study will be considered, but preference is given to researchers in economic development, the humanities, natural resource management, natural and technical sciences, public health and political science. U.S. Fulbright students should be flexible, professional, and prepared to work in challenging environments with living standards that are not as high as those in the U.S. Cameroon is a lively Central African nation renowned for its wide range in geography, religion, ethnicity, and culture, affectionately known as 'Africa in Miniature.' The program provides a monthly stipend, international travel benefits, health coverage, and mental health support. Research permits through the Ministry of Scientific Research and Technological Innovation (MINRESI) are required, and researchers must have institutional affiliations in Cameroon working with a local scholar who holds a PhD.