Overview
The Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Singapore, is pleased to announce the 2011 competition for the International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for Singapore citizens to pursue Ph.D. study in science, technology or engineering at top institutions in the United States.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The Fulbright program operates on the principles of autonomy and open competition based on individual merit, without regard to the individual's institutional affiliation, race, color or creed. Recipients are chosen through a rigorous, multi-tiered, merit-based selection process consisting of in-country competition and review, field and discipline merit review by top-level U.S. academic leaders, and nomination by a blue ribbon Advisory Panel, which includes university deans and presidents. Final selection is made by the Presidentially-appointed Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
The International Fulbright Science and Technology Award seeks to allow talented individuals to pursue scientific study and research in the United States and to develop leaders who can contribute to promoting better understanding between the United States and Singapore. We encourage grantees to participate and engage in non-academic activities within the community in which they are pursuing their studies. Upon returning to Singapore, Fulbrighters are expected to continue their role in building bridges of understanding, directly or indirectly, between the two countries through their professional and personal activities.
FIELDS OF STUDY
Aeronautics and Astronomics/Aeronautical Engineering
Agriculture (Theoretical or research-based focus only)
Astronomy/Planetary Sciences
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Chemistry
Computer Sciences/Engineering
Energy
Engineering (Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Ocean, and Petroleum)
Environmental Science/Engineering
Geology/Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Information Sciences/Engineering and Systems (Engineering focus only; business study focus is not eligible)
Materials Science/Engineering
Mathematics
Neurosciences
Oceanography
Physics
Public Health (Research or Theoretical focus only)
BENEFITS
All awards are subject to budget appropriations from the U. S. Government. Selected grantees of the Science and Technology Award will be funded by the U.S. Government for up to three years and will receive the following:
Tuition and fees;
- A monthly stipend for up to 36 months;
- Book and equipment allowance; research and professional conference allowances;
- J-1 visa sponsorship for up to five years; (After five years and as necessary, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State will transfer the J-sponsorship to the host U.S. university, assuming the grantee maintains satisfactory continuing progress toward PhD completion.)
- Round-trip airfare from home city to the host institution in the United States;
Health and accident coverage as per U.S. Government guidelines.
- After three years, the host U.S. university will be expected to cover the remaining expenses toward completion of the Ph.D. Study must begin Fall term 2011.
Eligibility
The Science and Technology grants are intended for Ph.D. study for individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Citizenship - Applicants must be Singapore citizens.
- Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree on or before August 1, 2011. It is highly recommended that applicants receive a bachelor's degree in the same or a related field for which they plan to pursue Ph.D. study.
- Leadership potential with exceptional promise.
- Outstanding academic records and preparation in the chosen field.
- Applicants are required to take the GRE and expected to achieve a quantitative score of at least 700 no later than August 17, 2009. (Note: a GRE Subject Exam score report will also be needed for all selected candidates in the following fields of study: biology; biochemistry, cell, and molecular biology; chemistry; computer science; mathematics; and physics.)
- High level of English verbal and written fluency. A recent TOEFL score (or equivalent) of 580 or higher should be available upon request.
- Good health - While no written report is required to apply, a candidate is required to submit a health report and obtain medical clearance before becoming a grantee.
You are ineligible if you:
- are currently studying, researching or lecturing at American universities;
- are currently working in the United States;
- have previously received a Fulbright award; or
- only plan to pursue non-degree study.
Application Procedure and Competition Schedule
Preliminary Application - if you meet the above criteria and are interested in the objectives of the International Fulbright Science and Technology Award, please mail a copy of your curriculum vitae, post-secondary transcripts and diplomas, and a one-page research objective to the Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Singapore, 27 Napier Road, Singapore 258508 or email to Singaporefulbright@state.gov. The deadline for the preliminary application is April 9, 2010.
After preliminary review, applicants who meet basic requirements and clear the initial screening will be invited to submit detailed Fulbright application materials.
Detailed information about the Award including a list of frequently asked questions is available at http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/scienceandtech.html.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
The Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Singapore, is pleased to announce the 2011 competition for the International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for Singapore citizens to pursue Ph.D. study in science, technology or engineering at top institutions in the United States.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The Fulbright program operates on the principles of autonomy and open competition based on individual merit, without regard to the individual's institutional affiliation, race, color or creed. Recipients are chosen through a rigorous, multi-tiered, merit-based selection process consisting of in-country competition and review, field and discipline merit review by top-level U.S. academic leaders, and nomination by a blue ribbon Advisory Panel, which includes university deans and presidents. Final selection is made by the Presidentially-appointed Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
The International Fulbright Science and Technology Award seeks to allow talented individuals to pursue scientific study and research in the United States and to develop leaders who can contribute to promoting better understanding between the United States and Singapore. We encourage grantees to participate and engage in non-academic activities within the community in which they are pursuing their studies. Upon returning to Singapore, Fulbrighters are expected to continue their role in building bridges of understanding, directly or indirectly, between the two countries through their professional and personal activities.
FIELDS OF STUDY
Aeronautics and Astronomics/Aeronautical Engineering
Agriculture (Theoretical or research-based focus only)
Astronomy/Planetary Sciences
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Chemistry
Computer Sciences/Engineering
Energy
Engineering (Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Ocean, and Petroleum)
Environmental Science/Engineering
Geology/Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Information Sciences/Engineering and Systems (Engineering focus only; business study focus is not eligible)
Materials Science/Engineering
Mathematics
Neurosciences
Oceanography
Physics
Public Health (Research or Theoretical focus only)
BENEFITS
All awards are subject to budget appropriations from the U. S. Government. Selected grantees of the Science and Technology Award will be funded by the U.S. Government for up to three years and will receive the following:
Tuition and fees;
- A monthly stipend for up to 36 months;
- Book and equipment allowance; research and professional conference allowances;
- J-1 visa sponsorship for up to five years; (After five years and as necessary, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State will transfer the J-sponsorship to the host U.S. university, assuming the grantee maintains satisfactory continuing progress toward PhD completion.)
- Round-trip airfare from home city to the host institution in the United States;
Health and accident coverage as per U.S. Government guidelines.
- After three years, the host U.S. university will be expected to cover the remaining expenses toward completion of the Ph.D. Study must begin Fall term 2011.
Eligibility
The Science and Technology grants are intended for Ph.D. study for individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Citizenship - Applicants must be Singapore citizens.
- Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree on or before August 1, 2011. It is highly recommended that applicants receive a bachelor's degree in the same or a related field for which they plan to pursue Ph.D. study.
- Leadership potential with exceptional promise.
- Outstanding academic records and preparation in the chosen field.
- Applicants are required to take the GRE and expected to achieve a quantitative score of at least 700 no later than August 17, 2009. (Note: a GRE Subject Exam score report will also be needed for all selected candidates in the following fields of study: biology; biochemistry, cell, and molecular biology; chemistry; computer science; mathematics; and physics.)
- High level of English verbal and written fluency. A recent TOEFL score (or equivalent) of 580 or higher should be available upon request.
- Good health - While no written report is required to apply, a candidate is required to submit a health report and obtain medical clearance before becoming a grantee.
You are ineligible if you:
- are currently studying, researching or lecturing at American universities;
- are currently working in the United States;
- have previously received a Fulbright award; or
- only plan to pursue non-degree study.
Application Procedure and Competition Schedule
Preliminary Application - if you meet the above criteria and are interested in the objectives of the International Fulbright Science and Technology Award, please mail a copy of your curriculum vitae, post-secondary transcripts and diplomas, and a one-page research objective to the Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Singapore, 27 Napier Road, Singapore 258508 or email to Singaporefulbright@state.gov. The deadline for the preliminary application is April 9, 2010.
After preliminary review, applicants who meet basic requirements and clear the initial screening will be invited to submit detailed Fulbright application materials.
Detailed information about the Award including a list of frequently asked questions is available at http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/scienceandtech.html.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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