What a difference a Fulbright Makes!
Applying for a Fulbright Grant
CETL Workshop,
Would you like to
teach or conduct research abroad? Consider a Fulbright grant…
Fulbright provides
the opportunity to pursue your teaching and research activities in any of the
130 participating countries. More than 800
Search Awards by
discipline Search Awards by World
Area/ Country
Why
should you consider a Fulbright grant?
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Discover new research
directions
•
Gain new teaching insights
•
Share your knowledge
•
Understand your discipline
in a global context
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Meet international colleagues
•
Establish long-term
professional relationships
•
Allow family to experience
a different culture
The Fulbright
program offers worldwide opportunities for lecturing, research, and seminars
for faculty, administrators, and professionals. The Awards Catalog lists the
grants by specific disciplines, world area/country, and open to all disciplines
index.
The
Fulbright program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural
Affairs (http://exchanges.state.gov)
of the US Department of State. The Council of International Exchange of
Scholars (CIES) is a division of the Institute of International Education
(www.iie.org).
Applying
for the
The
Choose the grant
that best supports your objectives—from dissertation research to building your
professional career. Think of a project that will contribute to the goals of
the Fulbright program. Begin your journey towards building professional ties
through exchange of ideas. Implement your project as an informal cultural
ambassador in a foreign country.
The grant package
includes an allowance calculated on basis of the host country’s cost of living for four to nine months, travel
expenses to and from the United States; cost of relocation, health insurance,
tuition waivers, and much more. Preference is given to candidates with a
fluency in the host country’s language, knowledge of current events in the host
country, and a strong background in American culture. Application Deadline:
The Fulbright application has several parts: The application form, project statement, narrative CV, language evaluation (if needed), and recommendation letters.
for Applying:
-Be sure your expertise matches the award and
all activities related to the award;
-Follow instructions and format
precisely;
-State contribution to host
institution/country and to home institution;
-Consider how each part of
application supports your candidacy;
-Meet all eligibility requirements and
application deadline
-Get three strong, current reference letters
One from your supervisor (crucial for a
teaching report)
One from someone not at
your institution
One from a colleague who
knows your work well
-Draw attention to relevant expertise and
experience related to the award
-Show evidence of
flexibility and adaptability
Write a clear,
focused project statement—a vital
part of a successful application—so people outside your field will understand
your project
-Focus on what you plan to DO--avoid biography
-Describe how
the project will be done
-Show why it is
important to do it
-Emphasize why you want to do it
Describe the following in the
“Project Statement” for Lecturing Awards:
-What you propose to teach
-Why you are suited to this award
-What related courses you
have taught in the past
-How you will adapt the
material and pedagogy to fit a different culture -Why you want to teach in this particular country
Describe the following in the
“Project Statement” for Research Awards:
-What you will do
-How you propose to do the research
-Why this research is needed
-Why it must be done in this
country
-Why do you
want to do it
-How will you face the
challenge of conducting research in a foreign
Language (if needed).
What do reviewers
look for?
*Suitability for award (match)
*Teaching ability and record
*Publication and scholarly
record in relation to career stage
*Applicant’s adaptability
and cultural sensitivity
*Demonstrated need to be in
country for project
*Merits of proposal:
Innovative projects and methodology,
Feasibility
of the project (within the timeline) Value to discipline, scholar, host country
and institution
To Apply for the 2008-2009 awards, go to CIES Web site www.cies.org or use the online awards catalog and
application: *Read “Frequently Asked
Questions” and “Tips for Prospective Applicants”; *Consult Web site for updated
award information.
Phone
:
*Request printed Awards
Catalog from CIES (Council for
International Exchange of Scholars)
Be a part of the Fulbright experience and engage in fresh
thinking about International Education!!