Insights: Fulbright Scholarship Kimmo Pyhältö University of Tampere The Tampere Research Center for Information and Systems (CIS) 2018 © Kimmo Pyhältö www.gimmo.net 22/2/2018

Kimmo Pyhältö PhD student from Tampere, Finland Introduction Kimmo Pyhältö PhD student from Tampere, Finland Major: Computer Science Fulbright pre-doctoral scholarship 2015-2016, 6 months Contents Incentive Fulbright Scholarship Conclusions 2018 © Kimmo Pyhältö www.gimmo.net 22/2/2018

1. Incentive 2. Fulbright Scholarship 3. Conclusions 1. Incentive (1 slide) Large enough for conducting a decent data collection Highly valued and known, Finnish professor Well suited country for my study 2018 © Kimmo Pyhältö www.gimmo.net 22/2/2018

2. Fulbright Scholarship (4 slides) 1. Incentive 2. Fulbright Scholarship 3. Conclusions 2. Fulbright Scholarship (4 slides) Founded by J. William Fulbright in 1946 Purpose: To increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries Means: Through the exchange of persons, knowledge, and skills Fin-US ASLA-program, 1949 2018 © Kimmo Pyhältö www.gimmo.net 22/2/2018

2.1 What Does Fulbright Offer to You? 1. Incentive 2. Fulbright Scholarship 3. Conclusions 2.1 What Does Fulbright Offer to You? Financial support (up to one year ”salary”) Visa, insurance, orientation and support Additional opportunities to see other places Title of Fulbrighter Change of scenery and freedom to do your own research 2018 © Kimmo Pyhältö www.gimmo.net 22/2/2018

2.2 What Does Fulbright Want from You? 1. Incentive 2. Fulbright Scholarship 3. Conclusions 2.2 What Does Fulbright Want from You? Telling about the Fulbright Sharing and receiving information about cultures Networking Obligations 2018 © Kimmo Pyhältö www.gimmo.net 22/2/2018

2.3 Application process Highly variable turnaround percentage (5%-50%) 1. Incentive 2. Fulbright Scholarship 3. Conclusions 2.3 Application process Highly variable turnaround percentage (5%-50%) Search for the host university (PhD student colleague > professor > school), 6/2014 Application (e.g. min. three referees), 10/2014 Interview, 11/2014 Results 1/2015 Arranging the exchange period: documents (e.g. visa/residence permit and vaccinations), housing, travelling, insurance, family etc. 2018 © Kimmo Pyhältö www.gimmo.net 22/2/2018

1. Incentive 2. Fulbright Scholarship 3. Conclusions Huge differences in physical and mental aspects between different places (counties, towns, universities, disciplines, etc.) Make sure that the supervisor has time and interest on your job, money talks. People’s attitudes towards the research Government/University policies about human research Bureaucracy Contact and plan the research well before applying for a Fulbright. Even visit the place beforehand. One, simple, well-designed data collection 2018 © Kimmo Pyhältö www.gimmo.net 22/2/2018

The end Thank you! 2018 © Kimmo Pyhältö www.gimmo.net 22/2/2018