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Embassy of the United Slates of America

September 9/ 2015

Director General Foreign Economic Relations Department Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar

Dear'Director General,

It is with great pleasure that the Embassy of the United States of America has an opportunity to nominate participantjs) to conduct scholarly research in the United States through the Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholars Initiative.

'The Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program is open for application to all university faculty, ministry officials, and professional staff of NGOs to travel to the United States for three to four months in late 2016 to conduct scholarly and professional research on issues that are useful to ASEAN member nations and central to the U.S.-ASEAN relationship. 'This program seeks to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation through educational and cultural exchange.

The Department of State makes the final selection of program participants and covers all expenses related to the program in the United States/ including international round-trip airfare, lodging, and meal expenses. Participants In this prugram must have excellent English skills. Attached are the program announcement and application form.

The Embassy would like to request assistance in distributing the information to other ministries and looks forward to receiving applications for the scholarship program from ministry officials. The Embassy requests that the applicants submit soft copy application forms to RangoonUSECA@state.gov or hard copy application forms to the Cultural Affairs Unit, Public Affairs Section, American Embassy, 110 University Avenue, Kamayut Township, Yangon, no later than October 15, 2015.

Further program details can be found on the Embassy's official website: http://burma.usembassy.govIfulbright-asean.html. Additionally, lor Cultural Affairs Assistant Daw Saw Kyi Tha will be pleased to provide further information on the program if requested. My office phone number is 01-536-509, x 4215 and Daw Saw Kyt Tha's office number is 01-536

509, x 4369. I look forward to receiving applications for the Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program from ministry officials.

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2016 FULBRIGHT U.S.-ASEAN VISITING SCHOLAR PROGRAM Program Summary The U.S. Embassy in Yangon is pleased to announce the 2016 U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program.

WHAT: Conduct scholarly, professional research and lecture in the United States for 3-4 months in late 2016; seek opportunities to provide an ASEAN perspective through guest lectures, seminars, or participation in academic or professional conferences.

WHO: Open to all university faculty, ministry and government officials, and professional staff in the private sector, think tanks, and NGOs.

FIELDS OF STUDY: Any issue that is relevant and useful to ASEAN member nations and central to the U.S.-ASEAN relationship, including but not limited to: Education, Environmental Sciences, Financial Market Integration, Food Technology, Information Sciences, Journalism, Law, Political Science, Public Administration, Public/Global Health, Statistics, Trade and Investment, Trade Facilitation, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, and many others.

Eligibility An applicant:

must be a Myanmar citizen; must hold a Bacheior's Degree or higher; must be proficient in English (minimum TOEFL 550). Note: You do not need a TOEFL score to apply for this program, but you may be asked to take the TOEFL during the application process; should have relevant degrees or professional experience in the proposed field of study; should have little or no previous experience studying or working in the United States; must be able to take leave from home institution or post.

Application A complete application set includes: 1. Original completed application form 2. Project statement (3-5 pages typed) 3. Professional resume/curriculum vitae 4. Bibliography (up to 3 pages; this is required for research or combined teaching/research awards) 5. A copy of your academic transcripts 6. Three letters of recommendation

The deadline for applications is October 15, 2015

For application and instructions, please visit http://burma.usembassy.gov/fulbright-asean.htmlor contact us at Cultural Affairs Unit, Public Affairs Section, American Embassy, 110 University Avenue, Kamayut Township, Yangon, Ph: 01- 536509/505113 Ext: 4369, 4869, email: RangoonUSECA@state.gov. Follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/usembassy.rangoon.

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36.Physicalimpairment(please describe.ifany):

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