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2012-2013 International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for Ph.D. study in science, technology, engineering or math in the United States.
The Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Singapore, is pleased to announce the 2012 competition for the International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for Singapore citizens to pursue Ph.D. study in science, technology, engineering or math at top institutions in the United States.
HISTORY
The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Government. Established in 1946 under legislation introduced by the late Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas, and administered by the Department of State and the Institute of International Education (IIE), the Fulbright program is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. With this goal in mind, the Fulbright Program has provided more than 300,000 participants with the opportunity to exchange ideas and observe each other's cultures and political and economic institutions.
The International Fulbright Science and Technology Award is designed to enable outstanding international students to pursue scientific and technological research and study at top institutions in the United States. Each year, a total of about 40 Awards will be given to successful international candidates. The U.S. Embassy is pleased to invite applications from Singapore citizens for the FY 2012 program.
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 outstanding 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
Please note that this Award is for applicants wishing to pursue theoretical and research-based study in the areas listed below. Policy related or social science research will not be considered.
Aeronautics and Aeronautical Engineering
Agriculture (Theoretical or research-based focus only)
Astronomy/Planetary Sciences
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Chemistry
Computer Sciences/Engineering
Energy
Engineering (Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Industrial, Mechanical, Ocean, and Petroleum)
Environmental Science/Engineering (Theoretical or Science research-based focus only)
Geology/Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Information Sciences and Systems (Engineering focus only)
Materials Science/Engineering
Mathematics
Neurosciences
Oceanography
Physics
Public Health (Biostatistics or Epidemiology)
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;
- A monthly stipend covering room, board, and incidental expenses for up to three years;
- Book and equipment allowance;
- Supplemental allowances for research funding and professional domestic and international conference attendance;
- 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;
- Fulbright enrichment activities;
- After three years, the host U.S. university will either fully fund or work with grantee to identify funding options for Ph.D. degree completion. Study must begin Fall term 2012.
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, 2012. 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 July 29, 2011. It is recommended that applicants sit for the GRE exam on or before June 30, 2011. (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 living in the United States at the time of application;
- 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 March 15, 2011.
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://scienceandtech.fulbrightonline.org/.
Please quote Scholarization.blogspot.com on your application when applying for this scholarship
2012-2013 International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for Ph.D. study in science, technology, engineering or math in the United States.
The Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Singapore, is pleased to announce the 2012 competition for the International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for Singapore citizens to pursue Ph.D. study in science, technology, engineering or math at top institutions in the United States.
HISTORY
The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Government. Established in 1946 under legislation introduced by the late Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas, and administered by the Department of State and the Institute of International Education (IIE), the Fulbright program is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. With this goal in mind, the Fulbright Program has provided more than 300,000 participants with the opportunity to exchange ideas and observe each other's cultures and political and economic institutions.
The International Fulbright Science and Technology Award is designed to enable outstanding international students to pursue scientific and technological research and study at top institutions in the United States. Each year, a total of about 40 Awards will be given to successful international candidates. The U.S. Embassy is pleased to invite applications from Singapore citizens for the FY 2012 program.
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 outstanding 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
Please note that this Award is for applicants wishing to pursue theoretical and research-based study in the areas listed below. Policy related or social science research will not be considered.
Aeronautics and Aeronautical Engineering
Agriculture (Theoretical or research-based focus only)
Astronomy/Planetary Sciences
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Chemistry
Computer Sciences/Engineering
Energy
Engineering (Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Industrial, Mechanical, Ocean, and Petroleum)
Environmental Science/Engineering (Theoretical or Science research-based focus only)
Geology/Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Information Sciences and Systems (Engineering focus only)
Materials Science/Engineering
Mathematics
Neurosciences
Oceanography
Physics
Public Health (Biostatistics or Epidemiology)
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;
- A monthly stipend covering room, board, and incidental expenses for up to three years;
- Book and equipment allowance;
- Supplemental allowances for research funding and professional domestic and international conference attendance;
- 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;
- Fulbright enrichment activities;
- After three years, the host U.S. university will either fully fund or work with grantee to identify funding options for Ph.D. degree completion. Study must begin Fall term 2012.
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, 2012. 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 July 29, 2011. It is recommended that applicants sit for the GRE exam on or before June 30, 2011. (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 living in the United States at the time of application;
- 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 March 15, 2011.
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://scienceandtech.fulbrightonline.org/.
Please quote Scholarization.blogspot.com on your application when applying for this scholarship
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