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June 22, 2016 Dissecting the Catalog of Awards Caitlin McNamara English cenglish@iie.org Recruitment and Marketing Officer Institute of International Education/CIES Washington, D.C.
Today s Webinar: What to Expect Introduction, Overview, Stakeholders Breaking Down an Award Listing Country Overview Country Benefits Award Overview Grant Activity Award Requirements Additional Comments Useful Tools Questions
Senator J. William Fulbright (1905-1995) Established 1946 Sends U.S. academics and professionals overseas and brings scholars and professionals from abroad to the U.S. Sponsored by U.S. Department of State s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs International education exchange is the most significant current project designed to continue the process of humanizing mankind to the point, we would hope, that nations can learn to live in peace. Oversight by the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB) Administered by the Institute of International Education s Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES)
Post and Commission Post Commission Administering Office U.S. Embassy abroad Bi-national Commission in the foreign country Funding and Grant Payments IIE/CIES administers grant payments Funding almost exclusively from U.S. Government Funding from USG, Partner Governments, and costshare arrangements with host institutions Size of Program Tends to be smaller Tends to be larger Contact during application process? For both country type, IIE/CIES should be your primary point of contact for questions about the application process. Questions on award specifics may be directed to Post or Commission listed in the Award description
Who Are Fulbrighters? Grantees from nearly 500 institutions 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam All levels and ranks of academe Tenured and untenured Postdoc and new faculty Professionals Artists, writers, independent and retired scholars From every type of institution
U.S. citizenship Eligibility A Ph.D. or professional/terminal degree (most opportunities) Professionals and artists outside academia - recognized professional standing and substantial accomplishments Teaching experience as required by award As a general matter, preference for Fulbright Scholar opportunities is given to candidates who have not previously received a Fulbright Scholar grant
catalog.cies.or g Navigating the Catalog of Awards
Country Overview (Canada)
Country Benefits: Estimated Monthly Allowances (Georgia)
Country Benefits: Estimated One-Time Allowance and Special Benefits (Uganda)
Awards by Country (United Kingdom)
Award Information (United Kingdom)
Grant Activity (Taiwan)
Award Requirements (India)
Additional Information (Jordan) Study of Islam in the Contemporary World (7401) Study of the United States (7402)
Review Process and Timetable August 1, 2016: Application deadline August: Technical review September: Discipline peer review September November: Regional peer review (recommend/not recommend) November January: Applicants notified of initial status November January: Review by Commission/U.S. Embassy (in-country) and J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board February May: Final notification
Application Resources CIES website www.cies.org Online Catalog of Awards and Application Program Overview, Guidelines, Frequently Asked Questions and Tips for Applying CIES Webinars The Fulbright Scholar Blog MyFulbright Community
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