1. fulbright.state.gov
Sponsored by: U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs
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Administered by: Institute of International Education (IIE) 1

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 Fulbright ARKANSAS
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3. 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
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4. What is New or Noteworthy for 2013-14?
Sponsored by: U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs
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Administered by: Institute of International Education (IIE)
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5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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
Pamela Jennings, Program Manager

10. 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

11. 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)
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12. 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
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13. 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
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14. 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
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15. Local Application Steps for 2014-2015 Programs
Spring Semester 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, – Submit Complete Application Materials (Hardcopy) to I.P. Director/Faculty Advisor
October 1-11, 2013 – On-Campus Interviews

16. 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
Jonathan Akeley
Rachel Holskin
Cara Doble
Jermaine Jones
Jody Dudderar
Pamela Jennings
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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