Research

US Scholar research award grantees to conduct research in their area of expertise. Projects may focus on contemporary Indonesia and involve ethnographic research, or maybe historical and involve archival research. Preference will be given to projects that address issues of public concern in Indonesia and involve collaboration with Indonesian scholars and institutions. Research grantees may be asked to give public talks and to engage with the larger academic community beyond their host institution, for which additional funds may be available.

Scheduling

Research grants can begin anytime from September through May, dependent on research and visa permission, and maybe for a period of five to ten months.

Visas

Research grantees will need an Ethical Clearance and/or Research Permit from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). After securing those permits, grantees must also acquire research visa (C315) from the Indonesian immigration office.

AMINEF will provide assistance in obtaining such permits. Although the vast majority of applications are approved, AMINEF cannot guarantee Indonesian government agencies’ approval, and in the case of a rejected application, the grantee may not be able to take up the award offer.

Eligibility

In addition to the general eligibility criteria mentioned in US Fulbright Scholar Program, applicants for research grants are also expected to be moderately fluent in Indonesian.

How to Apply?

AMINEF does not accept applications for the Fulbright US Scholar Program directly. Applicants must apply online at the following website page: https://fulbrightscholars.org/award/all-disciplines-research-31.

For Fulbright Global Scholar Award, please click here.

For ASEAN Research Program, please click here.

Questions about the application procedure and program deadline should be directed to eastasiapacific@iie.org.

Before applying for the US Scholar program, applicants are strongly encouraged to check the section entitled Information to consider before accepting a Fulbright Grant to Indonesia.