Fulbright Program: Enhancing Global Understanding through Student Exchange
The Fulbright Program, initiated in 1946 by U.S. Congress, aims to foster mutual understanding between the U.S. and other nations through educational exchanges. Administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE), this prestigious program offers two types of grants to U.S. students: Full Grants for independent research or study, and English Teaching Assistantships (ETAs). With over 1,800 awards available across approximately 150 countries, Fulbright provides opportunities for transformative cultural experiences and academic advancement. Visit [fulbright.state.gov](http://fulbright.state.gov) for more details.
Fulbright Program: Enhancing Global Understanding through Student Exchange
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fulbright.state.gov Administered by: Institute of International Education (IIE) www.iie.org Sponsored by: U.S. Department of StateBureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs fulbright.state.gov
Fulbright Program About… Goal • 1946: Created by U.S. Congress • Student Program administered in U.S. by IIE • Administered overseas by bi-national commissions and U.S. embassies To increase mutual understanding between people of the U.S. and people of other countries through exchange Senator J. William FulbrightARKANSAS For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov http://us.fulbrightonline.org
U.S. Student Program Two Types of Grants Research/Study (Full) Grant • 1,000 awards • 8-10 months • ~150 countries • Independent research, study, or arts projects abroad English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) • 800 awards • 8-10 months • ~70 countries • Help teach English and U.S. culture in the classroom For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov http://us.fulbrightonline.org
What is New or Noteworthy for 2014-2015 Administered by: Institute of International Education (IIE) iie.org/fulbright Sponsored by: U.S. Department of StateBureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs fulbright.state.gov
General • New list of countries where dual citizenship makes one ineligible to apply • Expanded list of countries where presence in country in 2013 makes one ineligible for 2014-15 (not study abroad) • Same-sex benefits • Previous Fulbright grant eligiblity
Near East & Africa Near East & North Africa Sub-Saharan Africa • ETA: Bahrain, Jordan, Morocco, and Oman • Gulf Countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, United Arab Emirates) tend to be undersubscribed • Critical Language Enhancement Awards: anticipated for study/research in Egypt / Jordan / Morocco. • All Awards now 9 months in duration • ETA:Available in Kenya, Rwanda, Senegal, and South Africa • Field: Most countries welcome candidates in a wide range of fields • South Africa: Candidates may want to consider less-competitive countries (Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana)
East Asia / Pacific • Malaysia: ETA program expected to offer at least 75 awards • Australia:CSIRO award (undersubscribed), ANU Business Grants • Additional Study/Research Awards: Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, New Zealand, Thailand, Philippines • Laos: Expected to offer more ETA Awards • ETAs (All Countries): No side research projects
South & Central Asia / Germany South & Central Asia Germany • India: ETAs to New Delhi, Calcutta, and Chennai • Nepal: ETA is a homestay only • Turkmenistan: New ETA program (2 grants) • Applicants must exemplify maturity & flexibility • Highly recommended to have some background in the local language & culture before applying • Language: Essential, esp. for ETA’s and Full Grants in the fields of German studies, philosophy, language & literature • Affiliation: Letter of invitation important • Project: Master’s degree seekers welcome • All Study/Research Grantees: Will be matriculated (official affiliation) with a university • Dual Citizens (U.S./Germany) ineligible • Applicants in the ARTS will have different instructions than worldwide applicants in the Arts
Europe & Eurasia • Netherlands: Duisenberg, Eindhoven, & Maastricht need more applications • France: More STEM apps.; Ecole Normale Superieure de Cachan Awards; Master’s in any field encouraged • Italy: Cini Research Foundation Award • Finland: University of Helsinki, Univ. Turku, Lappeenranta University of Technology • Spain: MA in Management, Journalism • UK: listing number of apps for each award • New Joint Austrian/Hungarian Grant and softening of language for Austria • More ETA Applications needed: • Azerbaijan • Belarus • Bulgaria • Georgia • Kosovo • Montenegro • Poland • Serbia • Ukraine • Balkan Countries: Seeking more applications for research category
Western Hemisphere • Countries offering more grants: • Brazil (all) • Colombia (ETA) • Mexico (all) • Brazil, Chile, Mexico: Seeking STEM applicants (language requirements reduced) • Mexico: Binational Business Grants and Full Graduate Degrees (all disciplines) seeking more applications
Special Award Opportunities Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship Fulbright-mtvU Award • Professional placements in foreign government ministries • Placement is ~32 hrs/wk, independent project is ~8 hrs/wk • Requires language fluency and additional essays • Master’s, JD, or enrolled in PhD • Participating countries will be announced in November 2013. DEADLINE: February 1, 2014 • Using the power of music to promote peace & mutual understanding • Up to 4 awards worldwide • Field: Does NOT need to be in music • Blog: All grantees expected to report on experiences during grant and after (Outreach Plan part of app) DEADLINE: March 1, 2014 SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES APPLICATION OPEN: November 1, 2013
Application Components • Basic Personal Data • Essays • Statement of Grant Purpose • Research/Study: 2 pages • ETA: 1 page • Personal Statement: 1 page • Reports / References • Foreign Language Evaluation • Three (3) References • Transcripts • Other • Arts ONLY: Supplementary Materials • Research/Study: Affiliation Letter(s) For more information, visit: http://us.fulbrightonline.org
Letters of Affiliation • Study / Research Only • Signed letter (on letterhead) • Host country contact who will advise and/or mentor you • Professional at a university, laboratory, library, community org., etc. • Requirements vary by country • ETAs DO NOT secure affiliations For more information, visit: http://us.fulbrightonline.org
Grant Benefits • Round-trip Airfare • Monthly Stipend * • Limited Accident & Sickness Benefits • Other Possible Benefits * • Support For Dependents • Research Allowance • Tuition • Language Lessons • Enhancement Activities • Disability-Related Accommodations • * Varies, depending on grant and host country For more information, visit: http://us.fulbrightonline.org
Application Timeline Design Project, Prepare Application May - Sept Campus Deadline Sept / Oct IIE Application Deadline October 15 National Screening Committees Nov / Dec Commissions/Embassies Foreign Scholarship Board Jan - May Final Notification Mar - June For more information, visit: http://us.fulbrightonline.org
Contact Topic Area / World Region General Inquiries, Arts East Asia and Pacific Europe and Eurasia (except Germany) Germany; South & Central Asia Africa and the Middle East Canada, Mexico, South America Central America & the Caribbean mtvU, FPPF Relevant Program Managers Walter Jackson (wjackson@iie.org) Jonathan Akeley (jakeley@iie.org) Eileen O’Malley (eomalley@iie.org) Cara Doble (cdoble@iie.org) Jermaine Jones (jjones@iie.org) Jody Dudderar (jdudderar@iie.org) Ashley Prather (aprather@iie.org) For more information, visit: http://us.fulbrightonline.org
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