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$%& F "'R()%$ PR*)RA+ A-. )&-&RA" R&/ (R&+&-$S III III IV V V Overview of the Fulbright Scholar Program Nature of Grants Eligibility Requirements !!lication an" Review Process rrangements for ffiliation #ith a $%S% &ost Institution
PR&PAR(-) $%& APP"(,A$(*VI VI VI I( (I (II (II First Ste!s General !!lication Gui"elines Instructions for 'om!leting the !!lication Form )he Pro*ect Statement )he 'urriculum Vitae Su!!lemental +aterials Reference Re!orts
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7n addition you should note the following conditions affecting review and selection of candidates> G ,pplicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, sex, age, andCor physical impairment. G G Preference is given to those without recent experience in the United States. ,pplicants who have previously received a scholar grant under the Fulbright Program of more than two months are ineligible to apply for another grant within five years from the date of termination of the previous grant, unless an exception has been granted. ,pplicants should be representative and responsible citi5ens who can contribute to a full and fair picture of the culture of their own countries and thereby contribute to understanding between the people of the United States and their country. They should also demonstrate the cross3cultural sensitivity and flexibility needed to ad'ust successfully to life in the United States.
-rants are not for the principal purpose of G attending conferences, G completing doctoral dissertations, G travel and consultation at multiple institutions, or G clinical medical research involving patient contact.J
KJ.ote to medical doctors> The U.S. 0epartment of State has designated the .ducational /ommission for Foreign :edical Araduates 8./F:A9 as the sole agency authori5ed to sponsor alien physicians for internship, residency and speciali5ed clinical training in the United States. Fulbright grantees cannot simultaneously be sponsored by ./F:A@ therefore, proposals for medical research involving clinical training, patient care or patient contact cannot be approved under the Fulbright Program.L
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ARRA-)&+&-$S F*R AFF("(A$(*- 2($% A 4S4 %*S$ (-S$($ $(*Bne of the most important components of the Fulbright Scholar Program is a formal affiliation at a U.S. university or research institution. 7n many cases, applicants are in contact with colleagues at U.S. institutions and have made preliminary plans for their own placements by securing a letter of invitation from the prospective host institution. However, if you are unable to make these preliminary contacts, you are strongly encouraged to identify two or three institutions that have appropriate facilities for the kind of pro'ect you wish to undertake and faculty speciali5ed in your research interests. Please indicate the rationale for your preferences. hen determining which institutions to include on your preferred list, do not limit yourself to only large research institutes and the most well3known U.S. universities. /onsider listing other institutions such as community colleges, regional universities or :inority3Serving 7nstitutions 8which include Historically -lack /olleges and Universities, Hispanic3Serving 7nstitutions and Tribal /olleges and Universities9. These schools are often engaged in many dynamic areas of teaching and research. Though many U.S. institutions may not have an international reputation, they often do have appropriate facilities for scholars to conduct research. Scholars placed in these smaller and less renowned institutions often are given greater attention than their colleagues who are affiliated with larger and more well3known universities. 7f you have studied previously in the United States, you should avoid seeking affiliation at your U.S. alma mater. This is to ensure that you expand your contacts within the U.S. academic community. The task of affiliation is substantially facilitated if you have a pro'ect that is clearly defined and well written, as prospective host institutions also want to be assured that you can conduct research in .nglish.
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#tem 5. Full Name -i)e (our name e$actl( as it appears on (our passport. This spelling will be used on all documents related to your grant and immigration paperwork. 7f you have or are applying for U.S. permanent residency, you are ineligible for the Fulbright Program.
#tem 7. Date of Birth (Month Day !ear" rite out the name of the month 8for example, February (, (#4"9, rather than the numerical figure. #tem 88. Current Position and Start Date# De$artment %ffice# &nstitution =ist the name of your department or office and home institution in nglish. #tem 84. 'cademic Credentials State the degree earned and its e6uivalency in .nglish 8:asters, 0octorate, etc.9. #tem 89. Significant Professional 'ccom$lishments and Pu(lications Professional accomplishments may include teaching and research awards, compositions and exhibitions, etc. 0o not write ESee curriculum vitae.F =ist accomplishments and publications as instructed below. =ist up to three principal publications with the title, publication date and publisher&s name. 8, complete listing of all publications should be included in your curriculum vitae.9 Use the following format for bibliographic citation and distinguish between books and articles> for books, give title 8underlined9, publisher and date@ for articles, give title 8in 6uotation marks9, 'ournal or collection 8underlined9 and date. =imit your list to a maximum of five accomplishments and publications that can be listed within the space provided. 0o not attach additional pages. For space consideration, separate each item with a semicolon or number rather than beginning a new line.
#tem 85. Pro)ect *itle The pro'ect title should succinctly describe the focus of the award activity 8for example, E.valuating Fundamental Tax Ieforms in a Alobali5ing orldF or E/rashworthiness and Iollover Stability of Heavy30uty Tanker TrucksF9. For lecturingCresearch awards, distinguish between both components, separating them with a semicolon. #tem 8:. Summary of Pro)ect Statement 7n a few sentences, provide a concise overview that easily allows non3specialists to appreciate the significance of the pro'ect and any potential contributions to the field. The summary of your proposed research andCor lecturing activities should fit +ithin the s$ace $ro,ided. 0o not attach additional pages. This abstract is meant to serve as a (rief summary of the more detailed pro'ect statement. #tem 8;. Pro$osed Program -ength and Dates /onsult with the Fulbright organi5ation in your country regarding country3specific minimum and maximum grant lengths. 7ndicate as precisely as possible the period during which you intend to carry out your proposed program in the United States. 7t is recommended that you plan your program during the U.S. academic year 8September through :ay9, when your U.S. colleagues are more likely to be available.
#tem 86. Ma)or 'cademic Disci$line Select one discipline from the list below that best describes your general area of expertise, and enter it exactly as it appears in the list.
,griculture ,merican History ,merican =iterature ,merican Studies ,nthropology ,rchaeology ,rchitecture ,rt Aeology ,rt History -iological Sciences -usiness ,dministration /hemistry /ommunications /omputer Science /reative riting 0ance .conomics .ducation .ngineering .nvironmental Sciences Film Studies Aeography History 8non3U.S.9 7nformation Sciences +ournalism =anguageC=iterature 8non3U.S.9 =aw =ibrary Science =inguistics :athematics :edical Sciences :usic Philosophy PhysicsC,stronomy Political Science Psychology Public ,dministration PublicCAlobal Health Ieligious Studies Social ork Sociology T.F=C,pplied =inguistics Theater Urban Planning
#tem 87. S$eciali.ation(s" =ist subfields within the broad academic discipline in which you speciali5e 8for example, environmental law, history of modern cinema, class and ethnicity in politics, women and social policies in ,frican societies, /hinese religion and philosophy9. #tem 4<. Professional *ra,el and or Residence '(road During the -ast Fi,e !ears =ist the most relevant professional travel andCor residence abroad during the last five years. -e sure to include residence in the United States during the last five years. 7f you entered the United States on a + visa, please indicate the + category 8professor, research scholar, student, specialist, short3term scholar, etc.9 and provide copies of your previous 0S3!$(# or 7,P3**, if available. #tem 44. &dentification of Referees =ist the names and contact information of three persons from whom you have re6uested a letter of reference. See EIeference IeportsF on page M77 for more detailed information. #tem 49. Self/'ssessment of 0nglish Proficiency 7ndicate your personal assessment of your level of competence in .nglish. ,n .nglish proficiency test should be conducted by the Fulbright organi5ation representative if you are from a non3.nglish3speaking country. The results of this test should be attached to the application by the Fulbright organi5ation. #tem 4=. Preferred 1ost &nstitution(s" 7f you have already made arrangements with a U.S. host institution, you must attach a copy of your letter of appointment to your application. <on3academic affiliations, while sometimes possible, re6uire additional FS- review, and approval is not always granted. 7f you are expecting a letter of invitation that has not yet arrived, note the date you expect it to arrive. Upon receipt, forward the invitation to your local Fulbright organi5ation immediately. 7f arrangements for an appointment or affiliation have not been confirmed, list any preferences you have in order of priority including detailed reasons for your choice 8for example, prior ac6uaintance or correspondence with a U.S. scholar@ relevance of the U.S. scholar&s work to your own research@ reputation of the academic department or research center9. 7nsofar as possible, your preferences will be followed, although no assurance can be given of placement at the institutions you suggest. +> "S .?T 0 /7.S can make affiliation arrangements only for scholars from certain countries. /onsult with your local Fulbright organi5ation to determine arrangements for your country. /7.S strongly encourages affiliating with one institution for the duration of your grant period. 7f the academic program you propose re6uires affiliation with more than one institution, please 'ustify and indicate the approximate length of time needed at each. /7.S advises against dual or multiple affiliations unless absolutely necessary.
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#tem 4;. Marital Status /hoose from the following options> divorced, engaged, married, separated, single or widowed. #tem 46. De$endents Please list all dependents 8defined as spouse and unmarried children under the age of !(9 who will accompany you on your grant. >ist names as the( appear on their passports. 7f you intend to have family members 'oin you for part of your grant, but you are not yet sure if they will accompany you, please list them on the application and keep the Fulbright organi5ation informed of any changes. Those selected for a Fulbright grant will be re6uired to submit copies of accompanying dependent&s passport data pages and information about any residence in the United States for the (! months immediately preceding the grant start date to their local Fulbright organi5ation in order to confirm eligibility and facilitate the issuance of forms re6uired for visa application. 0ependents who are U.S. citi5ens will not be issued +3! visas and must travel on a U.S. passport. <ote> 1isa eligibility alone does not guarantee that a visa will be issued. That decision is made by the /onsular ,ffairs Section of the U.S. .mbassy.
#tem 47. 'lternate Funding Please list all non3Fulbright funding you expect to receive during your grant 8sabbatical funding or other paid leave from your university, other grants, etc.9. Please list funding amounts in U.S. dollars and attach supporting documentation.
Format
The pro'ect statement itself must be three to five single3spaced typed pages. Do not e$ceed the page limit of the proposal. 7ncluding irrelevant or extraneous material may divert attention from the pro'ect statement. -egin the pro'ect statement with your name, country and the pro'ect title at the top of page one. ,t the top of each subse6uent page, type your name and country. Brgani5e your proposal in order of the following points, which appear in bold print, and use them as headings for sections of text in your statement.
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Significance0 .xplain the importance of the pro'ect for the field, your home country and your own professional development. 7ndicate what effect you expect the opportunity to have on your teaching or professional work in your home country. 8For example> new approaches to curriculum planning, student advising or pedagogy@ expanding knowledge in the field through collaboration with U.S. colleagues9. 0escribe briefly the expected impact of your participation on your home institution, community or professional field. )aluation and Dissemination0 0escribe plans for assessment and distribution of research results in your home country and elsewhere. Justification for Aesidence in the United States for the +roposed +ro,ect0 7ndicate why it is necessary for the accomplishment of the pro'ect to conduct research in the United States. Duration0 .xplain how the pro'ect can be completed within the time period proposed. nglish +roficienc(0 0escribe your schooling in .nglish, use of .nglish and level of competence in speaking, reading and writing. ?ther0 7f applicable, indicate the 6uantity, format and transportation re6uirements for any botanical, 5oological or mineral samples that you will need to bring to the United States for analysis.
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7n addition to following the format carefully, the following advice has been passed on from former Fulbright Scholars, review committees and /7.S staff that can assist you in preparing a more competitive and ultimately successful Fulbright application. Type a clear and complete pro'ect statement that introduces you professionally to your colleagues in the United States. The best applications are those that reflect the applicant&s purpose and intent. :ake sure that your 6ualifications and expertise match the ob'ectives in your pro'ect statement. Dou should be able to show that you are 6ualified to accomplish what you are proposing to do. .mphasi5e how your pro'ect will benefit the host institution or other scholars in your field both in your country and in the United States. ,ddress in your pro'ect statement the ways in which you will use the experience upon your return. hat is the likely impact of your experience abroadN To whomN How will you use what you learned upon your return, professionally and personallyN 0iscuss any preparatory steps you have taken or will take before starting your grant. For example, if you plan to bring samples of plants, chemicals, human tissue, etc., indicate that you have discussed your plans with the U.S. .mbassy and your prospective host, if known, in order to determine what clearance and approval processes are needed. /onnect your past experience to what you are preparing to do if you receive an award. .xplain the pro'ect&s significance and its importance to the field. Focus on what can be reasonably accomplished during the period of the grant.
0o not assume that your suitability for the endeavor is self3evident. Dour standing in your field may not be well known to reviewers. Dou need to make a case for yourself based on your past experience and current scholarly endeavors. .xplain the significance of your pro'ect in language that will be understood by reviewers from outside your field. 0o not stress how a Fulbright grant will benefit only you or your career. Iemember that the program is intended to foster mutual understanding between cultures and nations. -e specific in describing your previous work and in laying out the nature of your proposed Fulbright activity. , fre6uent failing in applications is that the proposal is underdeveloped or too imprecise to give reviewers a clear sense of the endeavor.
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.xpress what you can bring to the program clearly and succinctly. Think of the basic 6uestions that need to be answered> hy should 7 apply for a Fulbright award to come to the United StatesN 7f selected, what will 7 do and how will 7 do itN hat preparations have 7 made to complete the pro'ectN hat can 7 contribute to the Fulbright ProgramN hat will the results of my participation beN 7nclude only the most pertinent information in forming your responses so as not to exceed the page restrictions. ,t the same time, you should avoid writing a proposal so brief that it will be difficult for the reviewer to understand the pro'ect. .mphasi5e key points in the first paragraph of the proposal. Ieviewers examine many Fulbright applications, and having to search for the main points of the proposed activity is not helpful. Dou should grab the reviewer&s attention 6uickly and state clearly what you want to do, why it is important and how you will do it. Dou should use the rest of the proposal to support your statements in the opening paragraphs. Pay attention to style in your proposal. Dou may want to use the first person, but you should avoid flooding your proposal with E7&sF or referring to yourself in the third person. Oeep your proposal simple and straightforward so that an educated reader from another discipline can understand it.
The application asks for similar information, but provides limited space for answers. 7n the curriculum vitae, you should expand upon these topics to display more completely your accomplishments. <ote> /opies of diplomas are not re6uired.
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'ibliograph!
For research proposals, provide a list of one to three pages of references relevant to the proposed research.
,ourse S!llabi
For lecturing proposals, provide up to ($ pages of sample syllabi for courses you propose to teach or have taught.
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/andid, frank reference reports or letters of reference help reviewers place your research or lecturing proposal within your home institution&s current conditions and plans for growth. Ieferences also provide evidence of your reputation within your discipline. The Ieference Ieport Form in the application packet suggests 6ualifications that your referees should address. Dou must submit one reference in this preliminary form of application. Three references will be re6uired if you are selected. , copy of the pro'ect statement should be given to the referee. Ieferences should be from people 6ualified to evaluate your professional work@ the abilities you bring to the proposed pro'ect@ your ability to adapt to another country and culture@ and the merits of the pro'ect itself. Ieferences can come from your home institution, but at least one of the references should be from a colleague in your field outside your home institution. 7f you have recently moved to a new home institution, one of the reference letters should be from your previous institution. /hoose your referees carefully and contact them early. The letters of recommendation need to accompany the application as it could otherwise be weakened by an insufficient number of references. 0o not ask someone for a letter of reference unless the person is well ac6uainted with your 6ualifications. , pro forma letter from a well3known scholar, a contact abroad or a prominent government official will carry less weight than a realistic assessment of your abilities from someone who knows you and your work well. Ieferences must be written in or translated into .nglish. Ieference letters should be attached to the Ieference Ieport Forms provided for this purpose and should be sent by the evaluators directly to the Fulbright organi5ation in your home country. 7t is your responsibility to ensure that reference reports are submitted by the deadline.
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0epartmentCoffice, institution (your com$lete mailing address# tele$hone# fa5 and e/mail"> (!. ,cademic credentials (degrees%list three highest degrees">
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(;. :ost significant professional accomplishments, honors and awards and up to three significant publications>
(). Previous Fulbright grants (&f yes# list most recent first6 s$ecify +hether student or scholar grant and dates" > (4. Pro'ect title> (*. -rief summary of pro'ect statement (Please use only the s$ace $ro,ided. Do not attach additional $ages.">
PR*)RA+6PR*F&SS(*-A" (-F*R+A$(*(". <umber of months re6uired for pro'ect> 0ate (month day year" you expect to a. b. -egin your pro'ect> .nd your pro'ect>
(2. :a'or academic discipline (must select from list on $age 7&&& of instructions"> (#. Speciali5ation8s9 (list su(/fields +ithin the academic disci$line6 for lecturing a+ards# list to$ics on +hich you +ould (e +illing to lecture">
!$. Professional travel andCor residence abroad during the last five years (list countries# dates and $ur$ose of acti,ity". &f you ha,e entered the United States on a 8/2 or 8/9 ,isa# $lease list the 8 category of s$onsorshi$ ($rofessor# research scholar# student# s$ecialist# short/term scholar# etc." and $ro,ide co$ies of your $re,ious DS/932: or &'P/;; forms# if a,aila(le.>
!(. /ultural, educational and professional societies of which you are a member>
!!. 7dentification of referees> (-ist the name# title# mailing and e/mail addresses and tele$hone and fa5 num(ers of three $ersons from +hom you ha,e re<uested a letter of reference. *hese colleagues should 4no+ your +or4# and at least one should (e from outside your home institution." 8(9 8!9 8;9 !;. Self3assessment of .nglish proficiency (e5cellent# good or fair"> Ieading> riting> Speaking>
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!). Preferred host institution8s9> 8&f you ha,e made arrangements for affiliation +ith a U.S. host institution# $ro,ide the follo+ing information and attach your letter of in,itation. &f you ha,e not made arrangements for affiliation, you are strongly encouraged to identify three $references in order of priority. Be sure to gi,e detailed reasons for each choice# and confirm that these uni,ersities offer $rograms in your field of interest." 8(9 Professor, 0epartment, Telephone, Fax and .3mail 7s a letter of invitation attachedN Des <o
7nitial contact made> 8date 9 =etter of invitation expected> 8by date> 9 <o contact has been made>
7f you have not obtained a letter of invitation, provide reasons for suggested affiliation>
8!9 Professor, 0epartment, Telephone, Fax and .3mail 7s a letter of invitation attachedN Des <o
7f you have not obtained a letter of invitation, provide reasons for suggested affiliation>
7nitial contact made> 8date 9 =etter of invitation expected> 8by date> 9 <o contact has been made>
8;9 Professor, 0epartment, Telephone, Fax and .3mail 7s a letter of invitation attachedN Des <o
7f you have not obtained a letter of invitation, provide reasons for suggested affiliation>
7nitial contact made> 8date 9 =etter of invitation expected> 8by date> 9 <o contact has been made>
P&RS*-A" (-F*R+A$(*!4. Home mailing address, telephone, fax and e3mail> !*. <ame, mailing address, telephone, fax and e3mail of person to be notified in case of emergency and hisCher relationship to you> !". :arital Status (di,orced# engaged# married# se$arated# single# or +ido+ed"= !2. <ames of dependents who may accompany you to the United States. =ist each separately, and provide the following information (includes s$ouse and any unmarried children under the age of 92">
Country of Citi.enshi$ B -ength of Stay Country of -egal Perm. Res. in the U.S.
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!#. 0o you expect to receive sabbatical pay, paid leave of absence or other sources of financial support during your Fulbright grantN Des <o 7f you answered Des, please specify source8s9 and amount8s9 in U.S. dollars 8please attach supporting documentation9> ;$. Physical impairment ($lease descri(e# if any"=
Note= *his information is gathered for statistical $ur$oses and to ensure a$$ro$riate $lacement and accommodations. *he Ful(right Scholar Program does not discriminate on the (asis of race# color# religion# se5# age# national origin or $hysical im$airment.
B( m( signature belo*, # certif( that to the best of m( @no*ledge, the information pro)ided in all parts of m( application is accurate and complete. # understand that final appro)al of m( application is dependent upon m( eligibilit( for a J )isa to the United States. # agree to return to m( home countr( upon the e$piration of m( authori&ed sta( in the United States. Signature> 0ate>
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<ame of ,pplicant Position 0epartment 7nstitution /ityC/ountry <umber of :onths Ie6uired for Pro'ect> <ame of Ieferee Position 0epartment 7nstitution /ityC/ountry
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80etailed pro'ect statement should be given to the referee before Part 77 is completed.9
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The referee should attach a typed letter on institutional letterhead addressing the items below and return it with this form to the local Fulbright organi5ation at the address provided. The reference must be written in or translated into .nglish and must be received by the deadline indicated below. ,pplications cannot be reviewed without reference reports. (. !. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicantN Please discuss the applicant&s 6ualifications and the merits of the proposal by commenting on the following> 8a9 applicant&s credentials, potential and record of academic or professional accomplishments 8b9 significance of proposal to the field 8c9 importance of pro'ect to home country 8d9 relevance of applicant&s previous research and training to proposed pro'ect ;. Please address the applicant&s cross3cultural adaptability and flexibility. :onthC0ayCDear
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