For: Seniors, Graduate Students, Early-Career Professionals, and Visual & Performing Artists Sponsored by: U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs fulbright.state.gov Administered by: Institute of International Education (IIE) www.iie.org 1

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://us.fulbrightonline.org

Eligibility U.S. citizen by application deadline At least bachelor’s degree or equivalent by start of grant No doctorate by application deadline Proficiency in language of host country (varies by country) For more information, visit: http://us.fulbrightonline.org

Grant Benefits Round-trip Airfare Monthly Stipend * Accident & Sickness Coverage Other Possible Benefits * Support For Dependents Research Allowance Tuition Language Lessons Enhancement Activities Disability-Related Accommodations * Varies, dependent on grant and host country For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov

Research / Study Grants General Qualifications Well-developed research project and/or study plan High level of academic and/or professional achievement Demonstrated leadership ability Host language proficiency (varies by country and research) Community engagement, service For more information, visit: http://us.fulbrightonline.org

English Teaching Assistantship Improve students’ understanding of English language & U.S. culture Assistant teach 20-30 hours/week Excellent communication skills Flexibility, adaptability, openness Demonstrated leadership & service Host language proficiency (varies by country) For more information, visit: http://us.fulbrightonline.org

Special Award Opportunities Fulbright National Geographic Fellowship Focus: Digital Storytelling Experience in techniques essential: video, photo and writing Open to all degree levels/ countries/ fields of study 4-5 grants / 2-300 applications Recommended Alternative: Creative & Performing Arts via a Study/Research Grant photo, video, creative writing, & many more fields Features include: Project on one of several themes, & may include more than one country Trained, supported, and mentored by National Geographic Editors Grantee’s digital content featured online in NatGeo blog For more information, visit: http://us.fulbrightonline.org

Later Career Opportunities Fulbright Clinton Fellowship Fulbright-Fogarty Award Professional placements in foreign government ministries or institutions ~32 hrs/wk at placement, ~8 hrs/wk on research independent project Master’s or JD, or enrolled in doctorate 1-2 years work experience preferred Open in 11 countries only 25 grants/ 150 applications Partnership with the Fogarty International Center of the U.S. National Institutes of Health Research in public health and clinical research in resource-limited settings Open to MD students and graduate-level candidates interested in global health Limited countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America For more information, visit: http://us.fulbrightonline.org

Application Components Basic Personal Data Essays Statement of Purpose Research/Study: 2 page max ETA: 1 page max Personal Statement (1 page max) Reports / References Foreign Language Evaluation 3 References Transcripts Other Research/Study: Affiliation Letter(s) Arts: Supplementary Portfolio Materials Special Opportunities have additional requirements For more information, visit: http://us.fulbrightonline.org

Letters of Affiliation Host country contact who will advise and/or mentor you Professional at a university, laboratory, library, community organization, etc. Requirements vary by country Signed letter, on letterhead ETAs don’t need affiliations, neither do Fulbright-Clinton applicants For more information, visit: http://us.fulbrightonline.org

On Campus Interview Follows Complete Application submitted August 14 Committee composed of Fulbright adviser, and 2 other Duke representatives Duration is 30 minutes for study/research and special grant types, 20 minutes for ETAs If you’re remote we can interview by Skype Committees will give you constructive feedback Then, each applicant is given ONE WEEK to revise

Application Timeline Duke Process: Registration and Advising Draft of your Application COMPLETE Application Duke submits your application National Screening Committees Commissions/ Embassies/ Foreign Scholarship Board Final Notification By May 14, 2017 July 1, 2017 August 14, 2017 October 4, 2017 November – December 2017 January – May 2018 March – June 2018 For more information, visit: http://us.fulbrightonline.org

How Do I get Started?

Self-Reflection Do I want to live abroad? Do I want to go to graduate school? Do I want to teach English? What age group: Elementary? High School? College? Is there a piece of research I want to do? Do I have language skills I want to use? How would a year abroad impact my career?

Choose the Grant Type us.fulbrightonline.org/applicants/getting-started ETA, Research, Study, Special Types

Choose Your Country us.fulbrightonline.org/countries/regions us.fulbrightonline.org/statistics

Community Engagement What will you do? How will you meet people in all walks of life? What will you do to be an ambassador?

Talk to Your Mentors Do they know someone who has studied or taught where you are thinking of going? How do they think this plan will fit your career path? Do they know people in-country who might help with your research? Are they willing to support you with a recommendation?

Attend Workshops Scholarships Resume Workshop April 1, 10-1pm Smith Warehouse, Bay 6 Room 271 Writing Personal Statements April 8, 10-1pm Smith Warehouse, Bay 6 Room 271

Next Steps & Contact Register by May 14 Sign up for Advising on Our Site OUSF.DUKE.EDU Explore Opportunities on Our Site OUSF.DUKE.EDU Questions? Concerns? ncs-ousf@duke.edu Call 919-660-3071 (Babs) or 919-660-2430 (Bevin) We’ll send you updates on opportunities with the nationally-competitive-scholarships@duke.edu list

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