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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 Senator J. William Fulbright ARKANSAS To increase mutual understanding between people of the U.S. and people of other countries through exchange For more information, visit:

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:

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 What is New or Noteworthy for ?

Jermaine Jones, Program Manager , Near East & 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) Near East & North Africa Sub-Saharan Africa

Jonathan Akeley, Program Manager , 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.

Cara Doble, Program Manager , 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 South & Central Asia Germany

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 Europe & Eurasia Rachel Holskin, Program Manager , More ETA Applications needed: o Belarus (new) o Bulgaria o Kosovo o Montenegro o Serbia o Turkey Balkan Countries: Seeking more applications for research category

Jody Dudderar, Program Manager , Western Hemisphere Countries offering more grants: o Brazil (all) o Colombia (ETA) o Mexico (all) Brazil, Chile, Mexico: Seeking STEM applicants (language requirements reduced) Mexico: Binational Business Grants and Full Graduate Degrees (all disciplines) seeking more applications Pamela Jennings, Program Manager ,

Special Award Opportunities Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship 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 Fulbright-mtvU Award Pamela Jennings, Program Manager ,

For more information, visit: Application Components 1.Basic Personal Data 2.Essays Statement of Grant Purpose  Research/Study: 2 pages  ETA: 1 page  Personal Statement: 1 page 3.Reports / References Foreign Language Evaluation Three (3) References 4.Transcripts 5.Other Arts ONLY: Supplementary Materials Research/Study: Affiliation Letter(s)

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:

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:

Application Timeline Design Project, Prepare Application Campus Deadline IIE Application Deadline National Screening Committees Commissions/Embassies Foreign Scholarship Board Final Notification May - Sept Sept / Oct October 17 Nov / Dec Jan - May Mar - June For more information, visit:

1.Spring Semester Meet with UWSP International Programs Director/Faculty Advisor 2.Summer 2013– Work on Application 3.September 1, 2013 – Check In with UWSP International Programs Director/Faculty Advisor 4.September 20, 2013 – Submit Complete Application Materials (Hardcopy) to I.P. Director/Faculty Advisor 5.October 1-11, 2013 – On-Campus Interviews Local Application Steps for Programs

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 For more information, visit:

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