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Monday, January 31, 2011

Fulbright Schuman Programme Fellowships

Overview

Grants are offered to EU citizens to study or research on European Union affairs, European integration or EU-US relations for periods of three to ten months at a US institution. Successful candidates will be placed in an appropriate institution. Detailed information is available from the Commission for Educational Exchange between the United States, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Award Benefits

Grants typically include a monthly stipend of €3,000, plus a lump sum of €2,000 for round-trip air transportation and relocation costs (up to a maximum of €30,000 per grantee). Benefits also include health insurance, visa processing and participation in a number of Fulbright Scholar events.

Selection Criteria

Minimum eligibility for this award category:

- EU citizen, proficient in English
- at least two years of relevant professional experience beyond first degree
- academic/professional experience in at least two different EU countries
- proven level of academic or professional excellence as well as outstanding records
- the necessary credentials to be accepted onto a US postgraduate course

Preference will be given to those who do not have extensive, recent experience in the US (6 months). Current or retired officials of Community institutions are not eligible to apply.


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

The US-UK Fulbright Commission does not directly-administer this award and the selection process is in conjunction with the Commission for Educational Exchange between the United States, Belgium and Luxembourg.

You will need to complete a preliminary application form and post it to the Commission for Educational Exchange in Brussels. This must be accompanied by a CV and one page detailed description of the intended studies/project. Interested applicants should submit the preliminary application as soon as possible. Final application forms duly completed must reach the Commission for Educational Exchange in Brussels by 1 March.

Timeline

Ongoing, by 15 February at the latest - Submission of preliminary application form together with a one page description of the project and a CV to the Commission for Educational Exchange between the United States, Belgium and Luxembourg
1 March - Final Application (original + 4 copies and all supporting documents) submitted to Brussels by the last working day nearest to 1 March
5 March - Short-listed candidates must contact the US-UK Fulbright Commission to schedule an interview in London
8 March - Interviews
Late March/ early April - Final selection by the Commission in Brussels
April - Notification
June-August - Successful candidates accepted at US universities, J1 visa paperwork preparation
23- 25 June - Pre-departure Orientation in London, Your Fulbright Year begins!
From August onwards - Independent departure for the US

Further information

http://www.fulbright.co.uk/fulbright-awards/for-uk-citizens/postgraduate-student-awards/fulbright-schuman-fellowships


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