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Monday, February 22, 2010

Fulbright-Ministry of Research, Science & Technology Graduate Awards for New Zealand Citizens

Overview

Fulbright-Ministry of Research, Science and Technology (MoRST) Awards are for promising graduate students to undertake postgraduate study or research at a US institution in areas targeted to support growth and innovation in New Zealand.

Broadly, this includes enabling technologies such as biotechnology and Information Communication Technology (ICT); emerging areas of science such as nanotechnology; and supporting areas of study relevant to New Zealand's sustainable economic development and future economic growth. This includes, but is not limited to, research on food, agriculture, niche manufacturing, creative technologies*, energy and environmental sciences.

Approximately 12 highly prestigious and competitive awards are offered each year to graduate students who show academic excellence, leadership potential and the ability to be a cultural ambassadors for New Zealand. Awards are granted for advanced academic study or independent research in the US.

Studying in the US is an opportunity to explore America, share your culture and make friends with students from around the world. The quality of teaching, facilities and resources is renowned worldwide.


Eligibility

To be eligible, you must:

- have at least a four-year degree (or a three-year degree with honours), but not hold a doctoral degree at the time you take up your award
- plan to undertake postgraduate study or research at a US institution for a period of at least six months
- meet the citizenship requirements for this award

Citizenship requirements

You are eligible to apply for this award if you:

- are a New Zealand citizen
- AND are not a permanent resident or citizen of the US
- AND are not currently living in the US*

* Applicants outside New Zealand who are unable to attend an interview in person may be disadvantaged.

Preference for Fulbright awards is given to candidates who have not had extensive recent experience in the US.

Fulbright awards will not be granted for medical programmes which include any clinical activities involving direct patient care.

Entitlement

- return airfare to the US
- a one-off payment of US $25,000. The award will be reduced to US $15,000 if the recipient enrols in an academic programme of less than nine months duration
- basic health and accident insurance up to US$100,000
- support and enrichment seminars run by the Institute of International Education (IIE) throughout your stay in the US

The value of the Fulbright awards is not intended to fully fund your entire course of study. For this reason, you should be investigating additional funding from universities and private and government sources whilst you await the outcome of your Fulbright application. Fulbright students can often source additional funding through the US institution they attend.

We can assist you with identifying the right US university, your application and applying for financial support.

Award conditions

- you must plan to be in the US for a minimum of six months
- your award must be approved by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board in Washington DC
- your award must be taken up in the American academic year following official confirmation of the award, and no earlier than July of that year
- if selected for an award, you will be required to undertake a full medical examination
- you must travel on a New Zealand passport, and US immigration documentation must be completed from within New Zealand
- international travel will only be funded between New Zealand and the US
you may apply for academic training in the US for up to 18 months upon completion of your degree
- in keeping with US immigration requirements and the philosophy of the Fulbright Programme, you will be required to return to New Zealand for a minimum of two years before becoming eligible for permanent residency in the US

Closing date: 1 August (annually)

For further information, contact our Programme Manager and Educational Adviser

Contact

Programme Manager and Educational Adviser
Kara Wood
kara@fulbright.org.nz / +64 4 494 1504


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