1. fulbright.state.gov 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

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 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: http://fulbright.state.gov http://us.fulbrightonline.org

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 For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov http://us.fulbrightonline.org

4. For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov Eligibility U.S. Citizen At least Bachelor’s degree or equivalent by start of grant Not a PhD, MD, or other terminal degree Proficiency in language of host country (varies by country) Success rate: average of 1 in 6 (varies widely by country)

5. High level of academic and/or professional achievement Demonstrated leadership ability Sufficient language proficiency (varies by country) A well-developed project General Qualifications Research / Study Grants For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov

6. For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov English Teaching Assistantship New countries each year! Improve students’ understanding of English & U.S. culture Assistant teach 20-30 hrs/wk K-12 or university/college Language requirements often lower

7. For more information, visit: http://us.fulbrightonline.org 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)

8. 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: http://us.fulbrightonline.org

9. How to Apply For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov Currently-Enrolled Applicants Applications are submitted online using the Embark system Must apply through campus Fulbright Program Advisor Campus interview required References & Lang. Report submitted by your referrers Letters of affiliation scanned & uploaded by you Transcripts (unofficial) uploaded by you All UI applicants will submit a hard copy of their application to Academic Programs & Services UI Alumni/ae have the choice of applying: “at- large” (without the opportunity of a faculty interview) or through the UI

10. 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: http://us.fulbrightonline.org

11. Filmmaker, author, from NY Explored history and future of tiny Indo-Jewish community of her ancestry Wrote The Girl from Foreign: A Memoir and created documentary film In Search of Bene Israel Sadia Shepard – India 2001-02 Grantee Profile - Arts For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov

12. Public health, from Oberlin College Sought to understand why South Africans diagnosed with HIV/AIDS refused treatment Pursuing PhD in Cultural Anthropology at Rutgers U Alumni Ambassador Chaunetta Jones – South Africa 2008-09 Grantee Profile - Social Sciences For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov

13. Biomedical engineer & medical doctor, from Univ. of Michigan Working at University of Tartu to create cheap, portable cataract diagnosis tool Whitaker International Scholar Eric Tkaczyk – Estonia 2010-11 Grantee Profile - STEM For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov

14. Anthropology, from CUNY – Hunter College Studied labor issues – illegality & marginalization – at Observatorio de Migraciones Madrid Currently a writer in Oakland, CA Alumni Ambassador Aurora Almendral – Spain 2007-08 Grantee Profile - Humanities For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov

15. From Colby College As a result of Fulbright, now pursuing teaching as a career Graduate student in inclusive education at Teachers College, Columbia U. Alumni Ambassador Billy Fong – Taiwan 2008-09 Grantee Profile - ETA For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov

16. Grantee Profile - ETA For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov From University of Louisville Worked with University of South Florida’s Youth Impact Program Founded Louisville Grows, promoting sustainable urban agriculture Alumni Ambassador Paige Battcher - Thailand 2008-09

17. Alum from Univ. of Connecticut Post-Fulbright: created digital literacy curriculum: “One Laptop per Child” pilot in Piraí, Brazil Studying comparative & int’l education at Teachers College, Columbia U. Alumni Ambassador Mark Beasley-Murray - Brazil 2008-09 Grantee Profile - ETA For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov

18. For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov UI Application Timeline 2013 UI Campus Deadline IIE Application Deadline for non-UI apps. National Screening Committees Commissions/Embassies Foreign Scholarship Board Final Notification January - September Sept. 13 Oct. 17 Nov. / Dec. Jan. - May Mar. - June On-Campus Interviews Sept. 23-27 UI Final Submission Deadline Oct. 3 Design Project, Prepare Application

19. INTERESTED IN A FULBRIGHT AT THE UI? UI undergraduates who will have their B.A. by September, 2014 will apply through: Kelly Thornburg, Fellowships Director Honors Program 431 Blank Honors Center kelly-thornburg@uiowa.edu UI graduate and professional students and alumni will apply through: Karen Wachsmuth, Academic Programs and Student Services Administrator International Programs 1111 University Capitol Centre karen-wachsmuth@uiowa.edu

20. General Application Timeline Design Project, Prepare Application Campus Deadline IIE At-Large Application Deadline National Screening Committees Commissions/Embassies Foreign Scholarship Board Final Notification January - September September October 17 Nov / Dec Jan - May Mar - June For more information, visit: http://us.fulbrightonline.org

21. UI Fulbright Recipient,Luke Juran Geography-India

22. 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 Connect On Twitter @FulbrightPrgrm On Facebook facebook.com/fulbright Google+ Search “Fulbright Program” Video vimeo.com/fulbright youtube.com/fulbrightprogram Webinars & Podcasts us.fulbrightonline.org Applicant Blog blogs.fulbrightonline.org/usapp