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Grants for
Lecturers / Researchers A. All
Disciplines Award. Program Description:
The rich, dynamic
relationship between the United States and Mexico offers numerous
opportunities for scholars interested in conducting research and/or
teaching on issues of relevance for both countries. COMEXUS is
particularly interested in projects conducted by U.S. scholars on
Mexican culture, society and politics to deepen the understanding of
Mexico in the United States. Areas of collaboration go far beyond border
issues (which are also of relevance to COMEXUS) and can include projects
on migration, ecological issues, public health, education, public policy
and other areas or the emergence of binational interest groups in areas
such as human rights, environmental protection and trade policy. COMEXUS
will also support projects in the arts that further dialogue and contact
between U.S. and Mexican arts communities.
Security Policy
The commission follows the recommendations of both the Mexican government and
the U.S. Embassy Travel Warnings when placing US Fulbright grantees in Mexico.
This may mean that placement will be restricted in certain states or areas of
Mexico depending upon these recommendations.
Category of Grant:
Lecturing, Research or Lecturing/Research.
Grant Activity:
Teach graduate courses and/or advanced undergraduate
courses, engage in collaborative research or combine both activities in
grantee’s area of specialization.
Fields of Study:
Applications will be accepted in all fields of study
except medicine and dentistry.
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Requirements: |
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Language: |
Fluent
Spanish is strongly recommended. Fulbright Language Proficiency Report
is required.
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Degree: |
Ph.D. is preferred; in certain fields, equivalent terminal degree or
professional experience will be considered.
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Affiliation: |
Applicants are encouraged to arrange affiliation and provide a letter of
invitation but the Commission will assist with affiliation when
necessary.
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Benefits: |
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Stipend: |
$2,300 per month for
grantees at the full professor or associate professor rank or
professional equivalent; $1,800 for grantees at the assistant professor
rank or professional equivalent.
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Maintenance: |
A monthly housing and
subsistence allowance from $1,200 to $1,400 depending on the location in
Mexico where the Grantee will work.
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Travel and Relocation: |
One round-trip
international air ticket for the grantee not to exceed $1,000. One-time
settling-in allowance of $1,200. Grantees who opt to drive to Mexico
will receive a flat sum of $800 for round-trip driving expenses.
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Medical Insurance: |
Limited
health coverage provided. |
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Other Benefits: |
A reimbursable
allowance of $750 for books to be donated to the host institution upon
the grantee’s departure.
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Dependents: |
Additional dependent allowances of $250 per month for one dependent,
$400 per month for two dependents, $500 per month for 3 or more
dependents.
*Allowance
levels are subject to change at the discretion of the Commission. All
payments are in U.S. dollars unless requested otherwise.
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Visa Requirements: |
For all awards, grantees must have an FM-3 visa before entering the
country under a Fulbright-Garcia Robles scholarship. The Commission will
process the FM-3 visa for the grantees and their dependents prior to
their arrival in Mexico. Those candidates possessing dual U.S. and
Mexican nationality are required by Mexican law to enter Mexico on their
Mexican passport and will not receive an FM-3 visa.
The issuance of all visas is the responsibility of the Instituto
Nacional de Migración and the Commission has no control over the
timeframe of this process.
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Grant Information: |
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Starting Date: |
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August/September
2013 or December/January 2014 (start dates should correspond with standard
academic semesters).
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Period of Grant: |
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From three to nine
months. Full academic year grants (nine months) are preferred, however,
applications of less than nine months will also be considered. |
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Application Deadline: |
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August 1, 2012.The application
must be submitted to CIES:
www.cies.org. More information can be
obtained by contacting CIES Assistant Director, Katrin DeWindt,
kdewindt@iie.org,
202.686.6254 or CIES Senior Program Associate, Caitlin McNamara,
CMcNamara@iie.org,
202.686.6237.
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Selection Process: |
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First round selections
take place through CIES in Washington DC. Final round selections are through
COMEXUS in Mexico City. All final selections are contingent upon
approval from the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
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Results: |
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Final
results will be announced March 2013. |
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Number of Grants Awarded: |
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Up to 16.
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Contact: |
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Mtra. Esther Mendoza
emendoza@comexus.org.mx |
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