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

The Fulbright Open Study/Research Award for the Kyrgyz Republic supports U.S. citizens to conduct independent research in any field for 10 months. As unofficial cultural ambassadors, Fulbright Student Researchers live and conduct their research in cities and villages throughout the Kyrgyz Republic, creating knowledge and forming powerful people-to-people ties with Kyrgyzstani students, colleagues, and community members. Applications are welcome from university graduates interested in conducting research in any field, with enrollment in graduate school not required. The U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Section assists in making institutional assignments based on the best match between grantee interests and host institution capacity. Grantees receive a monthly stipend, international travel benefits, health coverage, language training allowance, and research funds. The grant typically runs from September through June, with flexibility for field studies beginning in January. Fulbrighters are encouraged to contribute to U.S. Embassy activities including public outreach, conversation clubs, and recruitment.