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fulbright.state.gov. Administered by: Institute of International Education (IIE) www.iie.org. Sponsored by: U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs fulbright.state.gov. http://fulbright.state.gov.

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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. http://fulbright.state.gov Grants for: graduating seniors, graduate students, early-career professionals, teachers, and creative and performing artists Administered by: Institute of International Education (IIE) www.iie.org Sponsored by: U.S. Department of StateBureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs fulbright.state.gov

  3. Sponsor U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs For general Fulbright Program information: http://eca.state.gov/fulbright For other U.S. government international exchange program opportunities: http://exchanges.state.gov For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov

  4. Fulbright Program About… Goal • 1946: Created by U.S. Congress • Student program administered in U.S. by I.I.E. • Administered overseas by 50 bi-national commissions and U.S. embassies To increase mutual understanding between people of the U.S. and people of other countries through educational and cultural exchange Senator J. William FulbrightARKANSAS For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov

  5. Why Fulbright? • Most prestigious international U. S. fellowship exchange program • Outstanding and well-known professional development and academic experience • Live abroad and travel (fully funded) • Broaden your future career prospects • Gain a competitive advantage for graduate school, law school, medical school, etc. • Network and make international connections • Benefit from engaging in the process For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov

  6. Eligibility • U.S. Citizen • At least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent by start of grant • No PhD at time of application • Proficiency in language of host country (varies by country) For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov

  7. Grant Benefits • Round-trip airfare • Monthly stipend * • Accident and sickness coverage • Other possible benefits * • Support for dependents • Research allowance • Tuition • Language lessons • Enhancement activities • Disability-related accommodations • * Varies according to grant and host country For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov

  8. U.S. Student Program Two Types of Grants Research/Study Grant • 1,000 awards • 8-12 months • ~140 countries • Independent research, study, or art project abroad English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) • 800 awards • 8-12 months • ~70 countries • Help teach English and U.S. culture in primary, secondary, and higher education classrooms http://us.fulbrightonline.org For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov

  9. Application Timeline Design project, prepare application, submit intent to apply May – September 2014 Campus deadline to submit application September 2014 Mid-October 2014 IIE deadline to submit applications National screening committees meet November-December 2014 Commissions/embassies foreign scholarship board January – May 2015 Final notification of candidates March – June 2015 For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov

  10. Research / Study Grants General Qualifications • High level of academic and/or professional achievement • Demonstrated leadership ability • Sufficient language proficiency (varies by country) • A well-developed feasible project For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov

  11. English Teaching Assistantship • New countries added each year • Improve students’ understanding of English and U.S. culture • Assistants teach 20-30 hrs/wk • K-12 or university/college level • Language requirements often lower For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov

  12. Selecting a Fulbright Destination • Reflect: Why Fulbright? What fields interest you? How do you intend to utilize this experience upon your return to the U.S.? • Review country summary and ideal candidate profile • Consider region competitiveness • Language requirements • Preference given to recent undergrads or graduate students • Previous experience in host country For more information, visit: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/countries/regions

  13. Noteworthy for 2014-2015 • The Netherlands(looking for more applications) • France(looking for STEM/Natural Science research applications) • Finland (University of Helsinki is looking for more applications from all disciplines) • Turkey (50+ ETA grants) • Malaysia (75+ ETA grants) • Australia (few applicants to Australia National University Business Programs) • Mexico (Business grants and full graduate degree programs from all disciplines) • Tunisia (Research grants will be offered) • Balkans (Needs more research applicants) • South Africa (May want to consider less-competitive countries: e.g., Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana) For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov

  14. Application Components • Basic personal data • Essays • Statement of purpose • Research/Study: 2 pages, single-spaced, maximum • ETA: 1 page maximum • Personal statement , 1 page maximum • Reports / References • Foreign Language Report • Three (3) references • Transcripts • Other • Research/Study: affiliation letter(s) • Arts: supplementary materials For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov

  15. Letters of Affiliation • Signed letter (on letterhead) • From the host country contact who will advise and/or mentor you • From a professional at a university, laboratory, library, community organization, etc. • Requirements vary by country • ETAs do not need to secure affiliations For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov

  16. How to Apply Online – No Paper Currently-Enrolled Applicants • Must apply through campus Fulbright Program Advisor • On campus interview required • References and Language Evaluation submitted online by referrers • Letters of affiliation scanned and uploaded by you • Transcripts (unofficial) uploaded by you For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov

  17. Things you can do to enhance your application Research/Study Applicants ETA Applicants • Honors thesis/independent study • Undergraduate research • Study abroad • Foreign language study • Anticipated coursework (i.e., research methodology) • Additional prestigious fellowships • Publications and/or conference presentations • Teaching assistant • Co-curricular/leadership activities • Mentor an international student • Become a conversation partner • Foreign language study • Anticipated coursework (i.e., teaching methodology, intercultural communication, group dynamics) • Additional prestigious fellowships For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov

  18. Where to go from here? • Review the Pace’s institutional timeline • Decidebetween ETA or Research/Study • Pick a Fulbright destination • Schedule an appointment to meet with Dr. JanettaRebold Benton or with Mr. Jonathan Hooker to discuss your choices. • Attendan ETA or Fulbright Research Application Development Workshop • ConsultFulbright resources, Fulbright Advisors (Dr. AndriyDanylenko in NYC; Dr, PradeepGopalakrishna in Pleasantville), and professors in your major • Brainstorm • Affiliation possibilities (design project) • ETA side project • Essays For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov

  19. Contact Faculty Advisors Faculty Coordinator of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. JanettaRebold Benton Fulbright Senior Scholar Distinguished Professor of Art History Jbenton@pace.edu Dr. Pradeep Gopalakrishna (Pleasantville) Professor and Program Chair of Marketing, Lubin pgopalakrishna@pace.edu Dr. Andrij Danylenko (New York City) Associate Professor of Russian adanylenko@pace.edu For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov

  20. Connect Video vimeo.com/fulbright youtube.com/fulbrightprogram Webinars: us.fulbrightonline.org Blog: blogs.fulbrightonline.org/usapp /fulbright @FulbrightPrgrm Search “Fulbright Program” WEBSITESfulbright.state.govus.fulbrightonline.org Administered by: Institute of International Education (IIE) us.fulbrightonline.org Sponsored by: U.S. Department of StateBureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs fulbright.state.gov

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