Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program - Oman

Overview

Host institutions welcome scholars to teach full-time, conduct research full-time, or conduct a combination of teaching and research (either simultaneously or divided by semester), or conduct a professional project in the disciplines listed.

For proposals that include teaching, research, or a combination of teaching/research, scholars may be required to advise and/or mentor students, assist in faculty, curriculum, and/or program development, conduct a research project designated by the host institution, conduct a research project of the applicant’s choosing, teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses designated by the host institution, teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses of the applicant’s choosing. There are no requirements for a teaching/research ratio as this depends on the hosts' interests and agreement between the scholar and the host institution. 

Teaching courses can be at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and must correspond with the academic calendar. Academic semesters are typically September to January and February through June. Applicants should suggest courses for consideration in their Fulbright proposals. Courses may also be designated by the host institution. Both undergraduate and graduate courses are generally 1 hours long and have approximately 15 students. Grantees should expect to teach at least 30 hours per week and work with the university to conduct additional activities such as professional development for faculty or students. Activities and courses will be finalized in consultation with the U.S. Embassy in Oman and the host institution.

The Professional Project grant may include visits to organizations in the applicant's field of expertise, practical experience in day-to-day operations, public lectures, artist residencies, or other professional activities to promote and support the organization’s development objectives. For more information, please see the activity description. Please note: Final awards are contingent upon clearance by the Sultanate of Oman, a process that takes considerable time.  All candidates and affiliations must be approved by the host institution and the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

SCHOLARS SELECTED FOR THIS AWARD CAN CHOOSE TO: 

• Advise and/or mentor students
• Assist in faculty, curriculum, and/or program development
• Conduct a research project designated by the host institution
• Conduct a research project of the applicant’s choosing
• Teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses designated by the host institution
• Teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses of the applicant’s choosing
• Conduct a professional and/or artistic project

Locations Detail

• Sultan Qaboos University (public university in Muscat)
• Modern College of Business and Science (private university in Muscat)
• National University of Science & Technology (private university in Muscat)
• University of Nizwa (private university in Nizwa)
• Dhofar University (private university in Salalah)
• Sohar University (private university in Sohar)
• Al Sharqiya University (private university in Al Sharqiya)

Other host institutions can be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact [email protected] with questions about host institution eligibility.

Teaching grants should begin in September 2025 or February 2026, based on the academic calendar and depending on grant length. Research grant and Professional Project dates may be more flexible. All grant lengths must be completed by June 2026. The academic calendar may be adjusted around Islamic and local holidays.

Ph.D. (or other terminal degree) required

AWARD LENGTH: 3 months - 10 months
NUMBER OF RECIPIENTS: Approximately 3
DISCIPLINES: Accounting/Finance Agriculture Astronomy Biology Business Chemistry Communications Computer Science Criminology/Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Economics Education
CAREER PROFILE: Artists, Early Career Academics, Mid-Career Academics, Professionals, Senior Academics
ACTIVITY TYPE: Professional Project, Research, Teaching, Teaching/Research

During their grant period, Fulbright U.S. Scholars in the Middle East and North Africa region may apply for a short-term regional travel grant (three to fourteen days) for participation in a variety of activities including faculty and student lectures, graduate or faculty seminars, curriculum development, public lectures, panel presentations, needs assessment, conferences, or some combination thereof.