2018-19 Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program competition is now open!

We would like to share with you that the 2018-19 Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program competition is now open!

As an alumnus of the Fulbright Program, you have a unique understanding of the program’s mission and impact. Engagement from alumni has been a critical component of the Fulbright Program for over 70 years. We’re asking you to encourage the next wave of scholars to promote academic excellence and public diplomacy through a Fulbright grant. How can you help?

·         Refer your colleagues to receive information about the Fulbright Scholar Program. IIE/CIES will contact all referrals, providing valuable information about the award offerings and application process. You can even list your colleagues’ primary discipline or preferred country, which will allow us to tailor our guidance.

·         Share this email; perhaps noting continued professional and personal impact from your Fulbright grant. The following links will be useful for potential applicants:

o    Application Guidelines: including sample project statements

o    Review Criteria: to inform the various components of your application

o    Outreach Events: a calendar of conferences, workshops, and webinars

·         Consider applying to teach or research in a new country! Explore awards using the newly redesigned Catalog of Awards; you might be surprised to see the new opportunities available through Fulbright. Two years must have passed since you completed your last grant; refer to FFSB policy or contact us for further guidance.

Some Western Hemisphere regional highlights:

·         This year, there are 66 awards in the Western Hemisphere, including an exciting newpostdoctoral award in astronomy and Antarctic studies (Chile), an opportunity an applied arts (Trinidad & Tobago) and a Distinguished Chair award in brain science, child and family health and wellness (Canada).

·         New to this year’s competition is the Western Hemisphere Regional Travel Program, which will allow grantees to engage in supplemental activities across the region (workshops, seminars, presentations, lectures, etc.) during the grant period.

·         Our informational webinar, Fulbright Opportunities in the Western Hemisphere, will be held on Wednesday, April 5 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern.

Thank you for your continued engagement with the Fulbright Scholar Program and for referring your colleagues to learn more. Please feel free to email with any questions; we look forward to working with prospective applicants.

Regards,

The Fulbright Western Hemisphere Regional Team
westhem@iie.org

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program

Council for International Exchange of Scholars

Institute of International Education (IIE)

1400 K Street, NW, Suite 700

Washington, DC 20005

The Fulbright Scholar Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is administered by CIES, a division of IIE.
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