All Disciplines - Cameroon
The Fulbright Scholar Program funds U.S. scholars to teach, mentor, and conduct research in all disciplines at Cameroonian universities, fostering academic exchange and collaboration.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (application & recommenders' letters) | September 25, 2026 (invitation letter upload)
Funding Amounts: Monthly stipend: $6,390–$8,210 (teaching/teaching-research); $5,620–$7,220 (research/professional); travel, relocation, book, and dependent allowances provided; 9–10 month award.
Summary: Supports U.S. scholars to teach, mentor, and conduct research at Cameroonian institutions across all disciplines, fostering academic collaboration and international understanding.
Key Information: Intermediate French proficiency required; invitation letter preferred (required for visa); award available at select Cameroonian universities.
Description
This award enables U.S. scholars to spend 9–10 months at participating Cameroonian universities, teaching advanced undergraduate and graduate courses, providing student advising, supervising research, and mentoring faculty. Scholars may also conduct independent research in their area of specialization. The program welcomes projects from all academic disciplines and encourages engagement with the host community via public talks, mentoring, and activities that strengthen international and cross-cultural ties. Priority fields include agriculture, sciences, engineering, humanities, and social sciences, but all disciplines are eligible. The award aims to build academic capacity and foster collaboration between the U.S. and Cameroon.
