U.S. Academic Exchanges

Why should you apply for an American exchange program?

Why should you apply? Improve your English skills Learn about a new country/culture Expand your mind Enhance your skills and knowledge base Find ways to improve your country Find ways to better the world

Why Do We Do This? To increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries. "Fostering leadership, learning and empathy between cultures was and remains the purpose of the international scholarship program." – Senator J. William Fulbright, D- Arkansas

FULBRIGHT PROGRAMS Visiting Scholar Faculty Development HUMPHREY Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program Non-degree grants to senior researchers, university lecturers, or experts in different fields Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent professional experience Scholars conduct independent research in the United States

Fulbright Faculty Development Program Provides junior university professors a chance to explore curriculum development OR teaching methodology in the United States Applicants must have at least two years of professional experience No graduate degree needed

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program A one-year, full scholarship offered to mid-career professionals for independent study at one of the leading universities in the United States. Applicants must have a proven record of leadership, public service commitment, and the capacity to take full advantage of a self-defined program. Candidates compete with those from other countries

General Qualifications Citizenship of the Republic of Moldova and permanent residency (all TN residents eligible) Proficiency in written and spoken English (test required for some) Eligibility for a U.S. J-1 visa For the Fulbright Scholar Program, a Ph.D. or equivalent professional Experience For Fulbright Faculty Development Program, applicants must have at least two years of university teaching experience For Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship, applicants must have a degree and at least five years of substantial professional experience

General Qualifications (continued) Invitation letters from host institution: Encouraged but not required Each program requires a research proposal

2014 Timeline April programs announced June 2 application deadline June-July interviews July nominations to Foreign Scholars Board Sept. – Oct.TOEFL exam March-April, 2015candidates selected April – May, 2015 selected candidates notified July 2015orientation sessions August-Sept. 2015programs start

Selection Process Candidates submit applications online by deadline Embassy Committee examines applications Committee interviews eligible applicants Committee recommends applicants to Foreign Scholar Board Fulbright Faculty and Humphrey applicants take TOEFL Board approves finalists

Other program specifics Dependents: You may bring dependents; please call us for specifics Grant length: Scholars: 3 months to 9 months Faculty Development: academic year Humphrey: academic year. Fields: Scholars: any field Faculty Development: teaching methodologies and curriculum development Humphrey: Specific topic areas, including educational administration, planning, and policy

What do the programs provide? – Round trip airfare from Chisinau to the USA. – Living expenses for the period of the program – Professional allowance – Medical insurance Fulbright programs are authorized by the U.S. Congress with taxes paid by the people of the U.S.

Deadlines Applications for: Fulbright Scholar Program Fulbright Faculty Development Program Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program must be submitted by June 2,

Applications and more info: Academic exchange program specialists, U.S. Embassy in Chisinau: Irina: Valentina: