Kazakhstan - Open Study/Research Award

The Fulbright Study/Research Award to Kazakhstan aims to strengthen educational and cultural relations between the United States and Kazakhstan. This award gives U.S. student researchers the unique opportunity to carry out research in numerous fields related to the country's historical past or dynamic present day political, economic, or cultural developments. Student researchers may also study unique aspects of Kazakhstan's geography, environment, and other technological specializations. Kazakhstan is the 9th largest country in the world with rich natural resources, a transitioning economy, and a multiethnic population. Kazakh and Russian are two major languages spoken in Kazakhstan and English is becoming a third official language. The Fulbright Program is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Fulbright U.S. Student researchers are committed to their research activities in Kazakhstan and may be engaged in archival studies in Almaty, Astana, and the regions. Student researchers are expected to be goal-oriented, outgoing, and open to communication with people within and outside of their research interests. Grantees benefit as researchers in their fields of study but equally as cultural ambassadors of the United States and cultural learners in Kazakhstan. The award provides a 10-month grant period starting in September with monthly stipend support, international travel benefits, health insurance, and various one-time allowances for research, language training, and settling-in expenses.