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Sunday, May 23, 2010

USA: International Science and Technology Awards for UK Citizens

Overview

Each year up to 2 awards are offered to UK students for PhD study at accredited US institutions in science or technology field, at any US university. Sponsored by the US Department of State, the Science and Technology Awards have been designed to be among the most prestigious international scholarships worldwide. Successful candidates will work with the Fulbright Commission and the Institute of International Education (IIE) to find the right department for them.

Award Benefits

The award covers full tuition and associated fees for up to three years. Additional benefits include: a monthly stipend for up to 36 months; book, equipment, research and professional conference allowances; J-1 visa sponsorship for up to five years; round-trip airfare from home city to the host institution in the US (on a US airline); health and accident coverage; and specially tailored enrichment activities.

Selection Criteria

Minimum eligibility for this award category:

- UK citizen (resident anywhere)
- hold or expect to obtain a minimum 2:1 honours undergraduate degree or the equivalent prior to your anticipated enrolment with a US university

Eligible fields include: aeronautics and astronomic/aeronautical engineering, 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, materials science/engineering, mathematics, neuroscience/brain and cognitive sciences, oceanography, and physics.

Preference will be given to those who do not have extensive, recent experience in the US (6 months) and to those with a bachelor’s degree in the same or a related field as the intended PhD study.

Please read the Terms and Conditions for this award before making an application


Following in-country competition, nominees' applications will be forwarded to a panel of top-level US academic leaders for additional discipline merit review. Final selection will then made by the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FSB).

In making these awards the Commission is looking not only for academic excellence but a focused application, a range of extracurricular and community activities, demonstrated ambassadorial skills, a desire to further the Fulbright Programme and a plan to give back to your home country upon returning.

Applying

To complete an application, please read and follow the UK Country-specific application instructions.

Applications are made online but must be printed and signed, along with several supplemental forms, and posted to the Fulbright Commission. You will need to register to the Fulbright Commission’s website. You will then be directed to and asked to register with the online application site. You will be able to log in and out of your application account and will not be required to complete the application in one sitting.

The online application is facilitated by IIE and is used by Fulbright Commissions worldwide. Each Commission sets its own policies and procedures and country-specific instructions for using the online application system. When making an application for a US-UK Fulbright Science and Technology PhD Award it is imperative you follow the application instructions.

Successful applicants will be invited for interviews at the Fulbright Commission on the date(s) listed below. Interviews will only be held on the indicated date(s) only and may not be rescheduled.

Applications will need to be posted to the Fulbright Commission. Successful applicants will be invited for interviews at the Fulbright Commission on the date(s) listed below. Interviews will only be held on the indicated date(s) only and may not be rescheduled.

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Timeline

1 February - Competition opens, applications available
31 May - Application deadline
June - Applications evaluated, short-list drawn up, short-listed candidates invited to interview
29 June 2010 - Interviews in London
July - Notification
1 October - Fulbright Candidate’s Workshop in London
October-May - US university application and placement process, J1 visa paperwork preparation
Late June-early July 2011 - Fulbright Orientation and pre-departure planning in London
August 2011-April 2012 - Independent departures, Your Fulbright Year begins!

Additional Information

Past Science and Technology Award winners and their US university placements
Detailed information on the Science and Technology Awards programme, including a list of frequently asked questions


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