International Fellowship Grant

International Fellowship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Respiratory Care Foundation
Last Updated: February 14, 2026

Summary

The International Fellowship, offered by the American Respiratory Care Foundation, supports healthcare professionals from abroad to enhance their expertise in respiratory care. Participants will engage in site visits across the U.S., observing practices in hospitals and educational institutions, while attending the AARC Congress. This fellowship covers travel expenses, lodging, and food allowances, promoting global collaboration and knowledge exchange in respiratory health.

Overview

Mission Statement The American Respiratory Care Foundation is dedicated to promoting respiratory health through the support of research, education, and patient-focused philanthropic activities in respiratory care. International Fellowship Fellowship Itinerary One travel day to the United States.One rest day prior to beginning the Fellowship.Visits to two cities in the United States for a stay of approximately five to six days in each city. During the stay in each city, planned activities will include: Observation of the practice of respiratory care in large and small hospitals.Visits to formal educational programs of respiratory care at colleges and universities.Visits to alternate care sites where respiratory care is being provided, such as home care organizations, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, hospices, specialty laboratories, etc.Attendance at AARC Congress. Award Includes Expenses incurred within the United States related to the planned site visits and the AARC International Respiratory Convention & Exhibition, which will include lodging, food allowance, and local ground transportation.Paid registration at AARC Congress.Fellowship is limited to twenty (20) days of lodging.Fellowship is limited to twenty (20) days of food allowance

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Who Can Apply?Health care professionals from outside the United States who have:Exhibited a profound interest in respiratory care.Expressed a long-term commitment to the advancement of respiratory care.Indicated a genuine interest in establishing respiratory care as an allied health profession.Demonstrated proficiency in written and conversational English.Selected Fellows are Responsible for the Following Items:All air travel expenses and arrangements to and from their country and within the United States.Health insurance coverage for hospitalization, laboratory tests, and physician’s charges that may be incurred due to illness or injury while in the United States.All personal travel and expenses such as visiting friends and sightseeing.We strongly recommend each applicant apply for their VISA and passport at the time you submit your application.