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1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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)

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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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