Robertson Visiting Professor in British History

Named in honour of the late Rev. William W. Robertson this award offers a British historian the opportunity to teach British History and Western Civilisation at Westminster College (Missouri), a small, selective liberal arts college for one academic year. She/he will also undertake public speaking to non-academic audiences as well as participate in academic conferences in the US and Canada. The modest lecturing requirement will allow time for establishing a collaborative relationship with the Churchill Memorial  and Library and for conducting personal research.

Award Benefits

The award is for $52,500, paid in instalments directly to the grantee the first of which is typically given just prior to departure from the UK, plus a significant travel budget (up to $10,000) that will cover economy return travel for the Scholar and up to 4 dependents and internal travel in the US for attendance at lectures and conferences. Small allowances for entertainment ($400), office supplies ($60), and printing are also provided. The Scholar will also have the option of renting a reasonably priced house and car on campus. Please note that the cost of living in this part of the US is low. Limited sickness and accident benefit coverage, visa sponsorship and processing and participation in a number of Fulbright Scholar events are also included.

Selection Criteria

Minimum eligibility for this award category:

The award is suitable for junior, mid-career or senior scholars and is open to all areas of specialisation in British History.

 

Preference will be given to those who do not have extensive, recent experience in the US (6 months) and to those with knowledge of the American higher education system. The Commission strongly encourages more female scholars to apply in this category.  Please read the Terms and Conditions for this award before making an application.

 

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 Online 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 CIES 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. You will be able to log in and out of your account and will not be required to complete the application in one sitting.  When making an application for a US-UK Fulbright Scholar and Fellow Award it is imperative you follow the UK country-specific 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.

Proposals must receive endorsement from Westminster College, which the Fulbright Commission will seek on behalf of successful applicants.

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Timeline

1 February - Competition opens, applications available
31 May - Application deadline
June-August - Applications evaluated, short-list drawn up
early August - short-listed candidates invited to interview
16-27 August - Fulbright Interview Fortnight
early-September - Notification
1 October - Fulbright Candidate’s Workshop in London
October-May - Fulbright scholar and 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

The Scholar will teach one upper level three-hour course on British History and one three-hour survey course on British History or Western Civilization I or II in the Autumn Semester, and one upper level three-hour course and another British History or Western Civilization survey course in the Spring Semester.