FULBRIGHT AWARDS
- For UK Citizens
- For US Citizens
Postgraduate Student Awards- All-disciplines Postgraduate Awards
- Bristol University Postgrad Award
- Coventry Automotive Design Award
- Alistair Cooke Award in Journalism
- Cardiff University Postgrad Award
- Essex University Postgrad Award
- Glasgow University Postgrad Award
- Leeds University Postgrad Award
- Liverpool University Postgrad Award
- Sussex University Postgrad Award
- Strathclyde University Research Awards
- Warwick University Postgrad Award
- Falmouth Postgrad Award in Media
- Edinburgh University Postgrad Award
- UCL Postgraduate Award
- York University Postgrad Award
- Scholars and Fellows Awards
- All-disciplines Scholar Awards
- Cardiff University Scholar Award
- King’s College London Scholar Award
- Liverpool University Scholar Award
- QUB Creative Writing Scholar Award
- QUB Governance Scholar Award
- QUB Irish Writing Scholar Award
- Ulster Policy Studies Scholar Award
- University of York Scholar Award
- University of York Scholar Award in History of Art
- Police Research Fellowships
- Senior Specialists (2-6 week projects)
- Scotland Visiting Professors
- Distinguished Chair Awards
- Special Programmes
- FAQs
- Your Fulbright Year
Senior Specialist Programme
The Fulbright Commission has completed its Fulbright Senior Specialist allocation for 2009/10. We will not be considering new applications until September 2010.
The Fulbright Senior Specialist Programme (FSSP) brings US academic faculty and professionals to the UK to collaborate with British counterparts on curriculum, faculty development and institutional planning, conduct team research, lecture and/or engage in a variety of other activities. The programme offers grants for visits ranging from two to six weeks. Up to six specialists may be supported each year.
Award Benefits
Grant benefits include international economy fare travel and approved, related expenses, plus a $200 per day honorarium, payable upon completion of the grant and submission of online final and travel expense reports.
Costs for a Fulbright Specialists grant are shared by the host institution and the U.S. Department of State. Host institutions normally cover in-country per diem costs for lodging, meals and transportation and the US State Department funds the international economy fare travel and approved, related expenses, plus the $200 per day honorarium.
Selection Criteria
Minimum eligibility for this award category:
- US citizen (residing in the US at the time they are approved for a grant and intend to return to the US after the grant's completion),
- Qualified scholar and/or professional in one or more of the approved disciplines
- For academics, a PhD or equivalent professional/terminal degree plus a minimum of five years of post-doctoral teaching or professional experience,
- For professionals and artists outside academe, recognized professional standing and substantial professional accomplishments plus a minimum of five years of professional experience,
Preference will be given to applications from UK (host) universities outside the Russell and 1994 groups, and to single-visit projects.
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
UK-based host institutions are responsible for submitting FSSP project proposals. If the host institution(s) have a specific specialist in mind, she/he may be named in the project proposal. Named specialists must be on the Fulbright Senior Specialist Roster at the time of proposal submission. If a specific specialist is not being requested, the Council for the International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) will suggest names from those on the Roster.
Inclusion on the Fulbright Senior Specialist Roster is through a separate application process and is open to qualified US scholars and professionals in the approved disciplines. Applicants to the roster must be approved by a specialist peer review committee and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FSB).
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Apply to be listed on the Roster
The host institution requesting a Fulbright Senior Specialist should complete an application form and return it to the Fulbright Commission at last 3 months before the proposed grant period is scheduled to begin.
Applications will need to be emailed or posted to the Fulbright Commission.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to review both the CIES website as well as the Fulbright Commission’s FAQs before submitting an application.
Visas
The Senior Specialist will require a visa to enter the UK, under Tier 5 Temporary workers - government authorised exchange. The Fulbright Commission are responsible for applying for the Certificate of Sponsorship and is able to assist with any enquiries about the Tier 5 visa process.
The Specialist will need to apply to the British Embassy for clearance to enter the UK. The visa application is £125, however the Specialist will be able to reclaim this cost from CIES.
Timeline
Project proposals and applications to the Fulbright Senior Specialist Roster are evaluated throughout the year and there is no set deadline.
The US-UK Fulbright Commission may support up to 6 applications per year.
Project proposal applications must be received in-full by the Commission at last 3 months before the proposed grant period is scheduled to begin.
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