The Binational Fulbright Commission in Jordan is pleased to announce the first round of JACEE Alumni Grants for its Jordanian and American alumni. The grant is open for applications starting July 25th, 2024, with a deadline of August 25th, 2024.

This grant was made possible by The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Fulbright Commission in Jordan.

The purpose of these grants is to strengthen the role of Fulbright Jordan alumni (Jordanian and American), increase their impact as active community members, and enhance their engagement as alumni. This will be achieved by implementing professional development, research advancement, and community service projects related to their original Fulbright grant field.

There are three types of grants available:

• Alumni Impact Grant: This grant allows alumni to implement community service projects that support their community by applying the experience and knowledge they gained during their Fulbright experience.
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• Alumni Enrichment Grant: This grant provides funding for alumni to attend or participate in professional development opportunities that enhance their professional skills, enabling them to later share their new knowledge and skills with their communities.
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• Research Advancement Grant: This grant supports alumni in further developing their original research projects. It can be used for activities such as publication, translation, or other necessary resources to advance their research.

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Financial Allocation

The Commission expects to offer up to three grants in each grant category, totalling nine grants. The maximum amount of funds per grant is $2,500. Applicants for these grants are welcome to seek cost share from other sources, but this must be clearly specified in the proposed budget and application.

The Commission reserves the right not to award the maximum number of grants or use the full amount of funds allocated for this award, if an insufficient number of proposals that meet the grant requirements are received

For more information, please refer to the grants Call for Proposal document here.

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Eligibility Criteria

All grants must be concluded within one year of being awarded. For the community action grant, it must take place in Jordan for Jordanian alumni and in the U.S. for American alumni. Only activities that fall under the categories or theme areas mentioned in section 1.2 are eligible for funding under this Call for Proposals. The applicant may not submit more than one application and may not be awarded more than one grant under this call for proposals. Profit-making activities are ineligible for this award.

To be eligible for this grant, the applicant must:

• Have successfully completed their Fulbright Program.

• Submit a clear and feasible application that aligns with the grant objectives. The application must include all required supporting documents to be considered complete.
• Agree to comply with the grant’s reporting requirements, including progress updates and a final report.

• Have no record of misconduct during the program or as an alumnus.
• Be currently residing in Jordan or the United States.
• Be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the project, and not acting as an intermediary for another person, institution, or group.

For more information, please refer to the grants Call for Proposal document here.

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Application Process

Interested alumni can apply for these grants using the following online applications:

• Alumni Impact Grant: Application Link
• Alumni Enrichment Grant: Application Link
• Alumni Research Advancement Grant: Application Link

Applicants need to complete the online application and its annexes and confirm sending the annexes as per the instructions stated in the online application.

Please note the following instructions when applying for the grants:

• Applications are only accepted via the designated online application; no applications will be accepted by hand or via email.
• Applications must be submitted in accordance with the instructions in the guidelines and their annex forms annexed to these guidelines.
• Applications must be submitted in English.
• Incomplete applications or applications with discrepancies may be rejected.
• Applications with budgets exceeding the grant limit may be rejected.
• Clarifications about proposals contents will only be requested when the information provided is unclear and prevents the Commission from conducting an objective assessment.

Required Documents

• The Grant Application Form (see links to the appropriate grant in the Application Process section).

 
1. Annex A: Project Plan and Timeline
   
    
   • Outline the key activities and milestones of your project. Provide a timeline for completion

1. Annex B: Budget Narrative
    
   • Break down the estimated costs associated with your project and clarify each expense.
   
2. Annex C: Reference Letter
    
   • Please provide at least one letter of support from an academic or professional reference.
    
   

For more information, please refer to the grants Call for Proposal document here.

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Deadline

The deadline for the submission of applications for this cycle is August 25, 2024, at 3:00 PM (Jordan time). Any application submitted after the deadline will be rejected.

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Additional Guidance

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please reach out to Ms. Hiba Al-Sheyab at alumni@fulbright.org.jo or Ms. Ekram Masatfah at intern@fulbright.org.jo

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