FULBRIGHT AWARDS

Fulbright Scholar Awards (All disciplines)

The Fulbright Commission seeks applications from outstanding professionals or academics in any field, to undertake lecturing, research and/or professional development at any UK institution for three to ten months.  Approximately two awards are granted to US citizens each year in this category. Candidates will be selected by the Fulbright Commission and the Council for the International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) to receive a grant to be used towards related travel and maintenance costs. Specific Scholar Awards for Ulster, Cardiff, King's College London, York, Liverpool and Queen’s University Belfast are offered in other categories.

Award Benefits

The award is for £2,500 per month (maximum £25,000) paid in installments directly to the grantee, the first of which is typically given upon arrival in the UK. Limited sickness and accident benefit coverage (typically not needed with free access to the NHS) as well as participation in a number of Fulbright Scholar events including the Fulbright Forum in January are also included. Candidates usually arrange to receive sabbatical pay while away to meet any additional expenses.

Selection Criteria

Minimum eligibility for this award category:

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 draw up a detailed project outline and provide evidence that a UK institution will agree to act as host and supervisor. Whether lecturing, conducting seminars, consulting on course design/curriculum or researching, the specifics of this arrangement should be worked out directly with the institute of affiliation. The grant year is from September until August, but scholars must begin the grant between 1 September and 30 April.

Applications are made online through the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES). 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 facilitated by CIES is used by Fulbright Commissions worldwide and each Commission sets its own policies and procedures with country-specific information for making an application for a Fulbright Award in their country. It is imperative that you read the Terms and Conditions on this website before submitting your application.

Applicants should review the FAQs before submitting an application. Applicants are also encouraged to register to the Fulbright Commission’s website to receive updates from the Commission.

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

Timeline

1 February - Competition opens, applications available at CIES
1 August - Application deadline
August-February - Applications evaluated, short-listed candidates invited to interview
early March - Telephone Interviews
mid-March - Notification
April-June - Fulbright scholar paperwork preparation
early August-late April - Independent arrival, participation in Orientation and the Fulbright Forum events in London, Your Fulbright Year begins!

Additional Information

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