1. 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) 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. 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)
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4. 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
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5. 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
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6. English Teaching Assistantship
Improve students’ understanding of English language & U.S. culture
Assistant teach hours/week
Excellent communication skills
Flexibility, adaptability, openness
Demonstrated leadership & service
Host language proficiency (varies by country)
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7. 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 / 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
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8. 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
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9. 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
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10. 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
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11. 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

12. 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
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13. How Do I get Started?

14. 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?

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

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

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

18. 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?

19. 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

20. 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? Call (Babs) or (Bevin)
We’ll send you updates on opportunities with the list

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