Fulbright Doctoral Degree (PhD) Scholarship

This grant is for three years of study at a US university to pursue a doctoral degree in any field of study except medicine related to patient care or clinical patient contact. It is open to Indonesian citizens, regardless of age, who demonstrate high academic ability and leadership potential.

Interested applicants who are currently permanent lecturers at an Indonesian university and hold a NIDN, the parallel program under DIKTI-funded Fulbright Grants for Indonesian Lecturers – PhD is currently on hiatus pending funding decisions from the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. Prospective applicants may still apply for the Fulbright Doctoral Degree (PhD) Scholarship.

Eligible Fields of Study

Fulbright grants may be used for study or research in most disciplines and fields of study except medicine related to patient care or clinical patient contact. Proposals in humanities, arts, social sciences, and science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and health are equally welcome. Applications in STEM fields are encouraged that focus on environmental preservation, alternative energy exploration, or climate change mitigation.

Preference will be given to applicants who plan to teach at an Indonesian university and those who have never previously received a Fulbright scholarship.

Specific Requirements

The applicants should:

• Hold a master’s degree (S2)
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale)
• Have a minimum TOEFL ITP score of 575, or TOEFL iBT score of 90, or IELTS score of 7.0, or Duolingo score of 135
• Have the intention to take up or return to an academic position upon completion of the degree

General Requirements

The applicant should:

• Be an Indonesian citizen and not a permanent resident of the US, or be currently living in the US
• Possess leadership qualities and show experience in community service
• Have preparation in, and a demonstrated commitment to their chosen field of study
• Be proficient in English
• Have an outstanding academic record
• Demonstrate that they can realistically accomplish full-time graduate study or conduct research in the US
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright scholarship program
• Be willing to work for at least five years before retirement upon the completion of the scholarship program

An applicant will be ineligible if he or she is:

• US citizens
• Non-US citizens living in the United States
• Individuals currently participating in academic, training, or research programs in the US
• Individuals currently studying, residing, or working outside of Indonesia
• Individuals who have participated in an exchange visitor program sponsored or funded by the US government for a period of more than six weeks and who have not fulfilled their two-year home residency requirement by the time of their application
• Individuals who have applied for US permanent residency
• Persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of a crime (excluding minor traffic violations)
• Local employees who work for the US missions abroad, the US Department of State, and/or the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Employees are also ineligible for one year following the termination of employment
• An employee, close family member of an employee, or dependent of an employee of AMINEF, the US Embassy, or the US Department of State
• Currently pursuing another degree
• Receiving another scholarship at the time of the application
• Pursuing another similar program for a double degree

Submission Requirements (to be supplied in English)

• Completed application form, including one-page study objective, one-page personal statement, bibliography of your written published work, and an academic writing sample
• Copy of most recent (less than two years old) TOEFL ITP or equivalent
• Three letters of reference, either from an employer or a university lecturer
• Copy of academic transcript and diploma (in original language and English translation)
• Copy of valid identity document (KTP or passport)
• Curriculum vitae

Deadline

The deadline* for the submission of application materials for the program is February 15, 2025.

*The exact deadlines every year may be subject to change and if the application deadline falls on a weekend or public holiday, it is automatically extended to the next business day. Only short-listed applicants will be notified and interviewed.

How to Apply

Applicants need to submit the application form through online application, which is available starting November 15, 2024. Here are the details for applying online:

• Register online and create an account by visiting the link: https://stu.aminef.or.id/grantee/
• Save progress and update the application form and supporting documentation until the deadline.
• Once submitted, online applications cannot be changed. Submitting well before the deadline is recommended to avoid potential delays due to peak usage.

Contact Information

For questions specifically related to the scholarship program, please direct inquiries via email to: infofulbright_ind@aminef.or.id