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Fulbright-Oxford Clarendon Scholarship

Two awards are offered to pursue a doctoral programme (DPhil) in any field (other than medical courses which involve patient interaction) at the University of Oxford. Applicants must apply to Fulbright via IIE by the normal deadline, and apply to the University of Oxford by the January application deadline, and be accepted by the University. At the same time as applying to Oxford, candidates should also apply to the ‘Clarendon Fund’ by ticking the 'Clarendon Fund' box in the University of Oxford Scholarships section of the Application Form for Graduate Study.  Only candidates who are selected by both Fulbright and Clarendon will be considered for a Fulbright-Oxford Clarendon Scholarship.

Award Benefits

The grant will fully cover tuition fees and maintenance costs for the duration of the 3 or 4 year degree programme. Limited sickness and accident benefit coverage (typically not needed with free access to the NHS) is also provided.

All grantees in the UK attend a 3-day orientation program on arrival in September, a 5-day Fulbright Forum in January and a farewell event, the Fulbright 'End-cap'. The Commission has arranged a number of memberships for grantees during their stay and will assign a British alumna/us as a mentor.

Selection Criteria

Minimum eligibility for this award category:

• US citizen (resident anywhere but the UK)
• Rigor in scholarly enquiry and academic or professional excellence
• Strong reasons for wishing to pursue the proposed project in the UK
• Interest in the peoples and cultures of the UK
• Clear set of objectives for the Fulbright year
• Commitment to the host community through volunteer and extra-curricular activity

Candidates need not be recent graduates, and financial need is not a factor in the selection process. The program seeks the widest possible variety of fields and career goals among applicants, including the arts and professional studies in addition to traditional academic disciplines. Preference will be given to those who do not have extensive experience in the UK.

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 work for the betterment of the home and host countries both during and after studies.

Applying

Applicants must apply to Fulbright via IIE by the normal deadline, and apply to the University of Oxford by the January application deadline, and be accepted by the University. At the same time as applying to Oxford, candidates should also apply to the ‘Clarendon Fund’ by ticking the 'Clarendon Fund' box in the University of Oxford Scholarships section of the Application Form for Graduate Study.  Only candidates who are selected by both Fulbright and Clarendon will be considered for a Fulbright-Oxford Clarendon Scholarship.

Timeline

early May - Competition opens, applications available via IIE
17 October - Application deadline
December-January - Applications evaluated, short-list drawn up
January - Application deadline for Clarendon Fund
early February - Short-listed candidates invited to telephone interviews
mid February - Fulbright Telephone Interviews
March - Notification from Fulbright and Clarendon Fund
April-June - Fulbright scholar paperwork preparation
mid September - Independent arrival and Orientation in London, Your Fulbright Year begins!