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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 Fulbright ARKANSAS For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov http://us.fulbrightonline.org

U.S. Student Program Two Types of Grants Research/Study 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 2013-14? Sponsored by: U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs fulbright.state.gov Administered by: Institute of International Education (IIE) iie.org/fulbright

Near East & Africa Near East & North Africa Sub-Saharan Africa Israel joins Bahrain, Jordan, Morocco, and Oman in offering ETAs Gulf countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and United Arab Emirates) tend to be undersubscribed Research/study awards available to Egypt, no ETAs Grants will be offered to Tunisia Duration of research/study awards is now 9 months ETAs available in Kenya, Rwanda, and South Africa Most countries welcome candidates in a wide range of fields Candidates for South Africa may want to consider less-competitive countries (Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana) Jermaine Jones, Program Manager 212-984-5341, jjones@iie.org

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 required. Jonathan Akeley, Program Manager 212-984-5487, jakeley@iie.org

South & Central Asia / Germany India: ETAs to Calcutta (5) Nepal: ETA is a homestay only Kyrgyz Republic: New 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 Cara Doble, Program Manager 212-984-5519, cdoble@iie.org

Europe & Eurasia More ETA Applications needed: Belarus (new) Bulgaria Netherlands: Duisenberg, Eindhoven, & Maastricht need more applications France: More STEM apps.; Ecole Normale Superieure de Cachan Awards; Master’s in any field encouraged Finland: University of Helsinki, Univ. Turku, Lappeenranta University of Technology Spain: MA in Management, Journalism UK: Applicants should research other programs outside of Oxford, UCL, & LSE More ETA Applications needed: Belarus (new) Bulgaria Kosovo Montenegro Serbia Turkey Balkan Countries: Seeking more applications for research category Rachel Holskin, Program Manager 212-984-5326, rholskin@iie.org

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 Jody Dudderar, Program Manager 212-984-5565, jdudderar@iie.org  Pamela Jennings, Program Manager 212-984-5366, pjennings@iie.org 

Special Award Opportunities Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship Fulbright-mtvU Award Professional placements in foreign government ministries ~32 hrs/wk at placement, ~8 hrs/wk on independent project Requires language fluency and additional essays Master’s,JD, or enrolled in PhD Available to 11 countries worldwide DEADLINE: February 1, 2014 Using the power of music to promote peace & mutual understanding Up to 4 awards worldwide Music must be central to independently-designed project 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 Pamela Jennings, Program Manager 212-984-5366, pjennings@iie.org 

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 For 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 17 National Screening Committees Nov / Dec Commissions/Embassies Foreign Scholarship Board Jan - May Final Notification Mar - June For more information, visit: http://us.fulbrightonline.org

Local Application Steps for 2014-2015 Programs Spring Semester 2013 - Meet with UWSP International Programs Director/Faculty Advisor Summer 2013– Work on Application September 1, 2013 – Check In with UWSP International Programs Director/Faculty Advisor September 20, 2013 – Submit Complete Application Materials (Hardcopy) to I.P. Director/Faculty Advisor October 1-11, 2013 – On-Campus Interviews http://www.uwsp.edu/studyabroad/Pages/fulbright.aspx

Topic Area / World Region Relevant Program Managers 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) Rachel Holskin (rholskin@iie.org) Cara Doble (cdoble@iie.org) Jermaine Jones (jjones@iie.org) Jody Dudderar (jdudderar@iie.org) Pamela Jennings (pjennings@iie.org) For more information, visit: http://us.fulbrightonline.org

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