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Fulbright Grants for U.S. Citizens: Orientation Sessions in Madrid

Learn about the Fulbright Grants for U.S. citizens coming to Spain and get information about study in the U.S. through the Academic Advising Office.

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Fulbright Grants for U.S. Citizens: Orientation Sessions in Madrid

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  1. Fulbright Grants for U.S. Citizens / 2015-2016 Orientation sessions at the Instituto Internacional en España Madrid, September 7-10, 2015 Presentation prepared by the Commission for Cultural, Educational and Scientific Exchange between the United States of America and Spain

  2. The Commission in Spain • Wasestablished in 1958. • Itsprograms are sponsoredbythe U.S. and Spanishgovernments, variousSpanish regional governments, and theprivate sector. • Itisone of 53 in theworld, thesecondlargest in Europe, and thefifth in total number of grants. • Ithandles Fulbright grantprogramsforboth U.S. citizenscomingtoSpain and Spanishcitizensgoingtothe U.S. • Itprovidesinformationaboutstudy in the U.S. throughtheAcademicAdvising Office, part of theEducation USA network. • Ithousesthesecretariat of theAssociaton of American Programs in Spain.

  3. The Commission in Spain • 18 people work full-time at the Commission, and your main contacts are: • Day-to-day contact: • Tory Leech / Clara Badimon, American Program Assistant • Victoria Ruiz, American Program Officer • Payments: • Noemí Pons, Accounts Department (npons@...) • Miguel López, Financial Manager (mlopez@...) • Other issues: • Alberto López San Miguel, Executive Director (alberto.lopez@...)

  4. The Commission in Spain • During AY 2015-2016, theCommissionreceives 97 U.S. grantees: • 2 Junior Postdoctoral Researchers, placed in Madrid and Valencia • 24 PredoctoralResearchers, distributedbetween Madrid (9); Barcelona (7); Sevilla (2); Córdoba, Granada, La Coruña, Las Palmas, Mallorca and Valencia (1 each) • 4 Masters’ candidates at the IE Business School, Madrid • 51 TeachingAssistants in Madrid • 16 Senior Lecturers / Researchers / Specialists, with short term grants. (Notparticipating in thisorientation) • There are 5 TeachingAssistants in Andorra

  5. The Commission in Spain • Determines thenumber of grants and type of programsofferedeachyear. • Coordinatesthe final selection of granteesthroughindependentcommittees. • Givesguidelinestogranteesregardingthe visa process and other pre-departureissues. • Prepares pre-departureinformationmaterials and grantdocuments. • Informsgranteesaboutallgrant-relatedaspects. • Handlesgrantpayments (with a fewexceptions). • Keeps in closetouchwithgranteesthroughouttheirstay in Spain, supportingthem in anythingtheymayneed. • Organizesmeetingswithgrantees, mainlyOrientation and Mid-Year. • Maintainscontactwithprogram sponsors.

  6. The Fulbright Program The Fulbright Program aims to bring a little more knowledge, a little more reason, and a little more compassion into world affairs and thereby increase the chance that nations will learn at last to live in peace and friendship. Senator J. William Fulbright

  7. Cultural Ambassadors • Public Diplomacy = Soft Power • People to People • Two-way communication & dialogue • Accurate image of the U.S. & host country • Change of perceptions • First-hand knowledge • Challenge prejudice & stereotypes • Increase cultural awareness • Community involvement • Leaders: sharing of ideas & experiences

  8. Cultural Ambassadors “The rapprochement of peoples is only possible when differences of culture and outlook are respected and appreciated rather than feared and condemned, when the common bond of human dignity is recognized as the essential bond for a peaceful world.” Senator J. William Fulbright

  9. The Commission @ Social Media Officialwebsite: www.fulbright.es Fulbright España Fulbright España Grupo Oficial @FulbrightSpain Fulbright España Canal Fulbright España www.elblogdefulbright.com

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