What can the Fulbright Office do for you? U.S.-Norway Fulbright Foundation for Educational Exchange Jean Nesland Olsen, Executive Director The Norwegian.

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What can the Fulbright Office do for you? U.S.-Norway Fulbright Foundation for Educational Exchange Jean Nesland Olsen, Executive Director The Norwegian Research and Technology Forum Washington, DC, October 4, 2004

Who are we? Fulbright Program was established in Norway joined in 1949.Fulbright Program was established in Norway joined in Receives financial support from both governments:Receives financial support from both governments: Commission Board: Equal number of citizens from the US and Norway (4 from each country) Commission Board: Equal number of citizens from the US and Norway (4 from each country)

Two Separate Functions: Fulbright Grant Programs –The Fulbright Program deepens mutual understanding between the United States and Norway by providing grants for the exchange of graduate students, teachers, scholars, and professionals. Educational Advising –The center strives to provide accurate, comprehensive, current, and unbiased information on educational opportunities in the United States.

Fulbright Grant Programs NorwegiansNorwegians –Graduate Students –Scholars AmericansAmericans –Graduate Students –Scholars Fulbright grants = door openers

Norwegians – New Developments Overall decrease in the numbers of applications – especially in the fields of Business Administration and Engineering.Overall decrease in the numbers of applications – especially in the fields of Business Administration and Engineering. Increase in the fields such as Philosophy & LawIncrease in the fields such as Philosophy & Law

Americans – New Developments Increase in applications from US graduate students. Also significant changes in the fields they wish to study in NorwayIncrease in applications from US graduate students. Also significant changes in the fields they wish to study in Norway Decrease in the number of applications from US scholarsDecrease in the number of applications from US scholars

New Programs Senior Specialists ProgramSenior Specialists Program New Century Scholars ProgramNew Century Scholars Program Alumni Initiatives ProgramAlumni Initiatives Program

Educational Advising Part of a network of more than 450 educational advising centers supported by The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the US Department of State – of a network of more than 450 educational advising centers supported by The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the US Department of State –

Educational Advising - Functions Provide impartial information about all accredited institutions in the US to all interested audiencesProvide impartial information about all accredited institutions in the US to all interested audiences Provide, at no charge, access to essential materialsProvide, at no charge, access to essential materials Work closely with ANSA, Lånekassen (State Educ. Loan Fund), etc.Work closely with ANSA, Lånekassen (State Educ. Loan Fund), etc. Two advisers - one is the current NAFSA/OSEAS Regional Representative for EuropeTwo advisers - one is the current NAFSA/OSEAS Regional Representative for Europe

US-Norway Fulbright Foundation for Educational Exchange Arbinsgt. 2, 0253 Oslo, Norway Tel: , Fax: