Academic and Other Exchange Programs

The Fulbright program was initiated just after World War II, on August 1, 1946, by a law that authorized the use of foreign currencies accruing to the United States through the sale of surplus war materials abroad to finance educational exchanges. The current legislation supporting the program through congressional appropriations is the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961. The purpose of the Fulbright Program is "to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries." The U.S. Congress makes an annual appropriation for the Fulbright program through the  American Center.

Grants are made to U.S. citizens and citizens of other countries for a variety of education activities, primarily university teaching, advanced research, and graduate study. Since the establishment of the Fulbright program, over 24,000 scholars have visited the United States to conduct advanced research and to teach in American universities. At present, over 1200 awards are made annually to bring scholars to the United States. More than 120 countries participate in the program. The selection process is extremely competitive. About a dozen Bangladesh and American scholars participate in the program every year.

Customized Instructions for completing the on-line application (in PDF)
Guide Book on Your Visit to Bangladesh-A Fulbright Experience (in PDF)
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More information at:  http://exchanges.state.gov/education/fulbright/