2015 Application for the Fulbright Scholar Program

Advanced Research and University ecturing A!ards

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The flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government, widely known as
the Fulbright Program, is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States
and those of other countries. ith this goal as a starting point, the Fulbright Program has provided more than
!"",""" participants#chosen for their leadership potential#with the opportunity to observe each other$s
political, economic and cultural institutions, exchange ideas and embark on %oint ventures of importance to the
general welfare of the world.
The Fulbright Program was established in &'() under legislation introduced by former Senator *. illiam
Fulbright of +rkansas. The Fulbright Program is administered by the ,ureau of -ducational and .ultural
+ffairs of the United States /epartment of State.
Since the establishment of the Program, (),0"" Fulbright 1isiting Scholars have conducted research or taught
in U.S. universities, and more than (2,3"" Fulbright U.S. Scholars have engaged in similar activities abroad.
The Fulbright Program awards approximately 0"" grants to 1isiting Scholars each year. .urrently, the Program
operates in over &22 countries worldwide.
The primary source of funding for the Fulbright Program is an annual appropriation made by the United States
.ongress to the /epartment of State. Participating governments and host institutions in foreign countries and in
the United States also contribute financially through cost4sharing and indirect support, such as salary
supplements, tuition waivers and university housing.
The J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FSB), composed of &3 educational and public leaders
appointed by the President of the United States, formulates policy for the administration of the Program,
establishes criteria for the selection of candidates and approves candidates nominated for awards.
The United States Department of State, Bureau of ducational and !ultural "ffairs, develops policies to
assure fulfillment of the purposes of the Program and administers it with the assistance of educational
commissions and foundations in 2" countries that have binational agreements with the United States for
continuing exchange programs, U.S. -mbassies in '" other countries and a number of cooperating agencies in
the United States.
Binational commissions and foundations draw up the annual program plan for exchanges, in consultation
with participating universities and organi5ations in the host country. They also screen, interview, and
recommend to the FS, 6ualified candidates for student and faculty grants under their exchange programs. 7n a
country without a commission or foundation, the Public +ffairs Section of the U.S. -mbassy develops the
program and supervises it locally.
The !ouncil for #nternational $change of Scholars (!#S), under a cooperative agreement with the
/epartment of State, administers the Fulbright Scholar Program for faculty and professionals. .7-S is a
division of the 7nstitute of 7nternational -ducation 877-9 and has close working relationships with the ma%or
disciplinary bodies in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. /uring the terms of their grants in
the United States, Fulbright lecturers and researchers are assisted by .7-S.
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III Overview of the Fulbright Scholar Program
III Nature of Grants
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IV Eligibility Requirements
V !!lication an" Review Process
V rrangements for ffiliation with a #$S$ %ost Institution
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VI First Ste!s
VI General !!lication Gui"elines
VI Instructions for &om!leting the !!lication Form
I' the Pro(ect Statement
'I )he &urriculum Vitae
'II Su!!lemental *aterials
'II Reference Re!orts
APP"*A#"(+ F(R)S
!!lication &over Sheet
+ Program,Professional Information
& Institutional ffiliation Preferences
- Personal Information
E.G Reference Forms
% !!lication Summary an" &hec/list (inside back cover)
#he Fulbright Program and 'eneral Re.uirements
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The mission of the Fulbright Scholar Program is to increase mutual understanding between the people
of the United States and people of other countries. 7t aims to provide educational exchange
experiences to a maximum number of individuals not previously afforded such an opportunity. The
experience should be of intrinsic value to the scholar, the recipient$s home institution, its faculty and
its students, as well as to the U.S. host institution. Fulbright Scholars serve as cultural ambassadors
and should be prepared to speak about their countries, cultures and research to academic and
community groups.
The Program has provided thousands of scholars with the opportunity to establish professional
contacts in their field and make long4lasting friendships with colleagues in the United States? to
develop collaborative research relationships with U.S. scholars? and to enhance their scholarly
publications and other contributions with research conducted in the United States. Finally, for many
faculty, the Fulbright Program offers an opportunity to pursue scholarly work without interruption.
,y doing research, guest lecturing, and pursuing other scholarly interests in a completely different
environment, scholars return home personally invigorated and professionally stimulated.
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@rant benefits vary according to the provisions of the program in each participating country. +ll
Fulbright grants include limited insurance coverage for accident and sickness. Aost awards provide
international travel for the grantee to and from the host institution in the United States. +bout :"
percent of Fulbright grantees also receive maintenance grants provided by the U.S. /epartment of
State or binational Fulbright .ommissions. Bther scholars receive financial support from host
institutions in the United States, private foundations or their home institutions or governments. Some
also use personal funds to supplement their grants.
Aost grants are awarded for a period of three to &3 months, including extensions. Particular country
or regional programs may have specific guidelines concerning the duration of grants and other special
criteria that applicants should consider in their applications.
+ grant may be revoked, terminated, or suspended. @rounds for revocation or termination include,
but are not limited to= 8&9 violation of any law of the United States or the home country? 839 any act
likely to give offense to the United States? 8!9 failure to observe satisfactory academic or professional
standards? 8(9 physical or mental incapacitation? 829 engaging in any unauthori5ed income4producing
activity? 8)9 failure to comply with the grant$s terms and conditions? 8:9 material misrepresentation
made by any grantee in the application form or grant document? 809 conduct which may have the
effect of bringing the U.S. /epartment of State or the Fulbright Program into disrepute? and 8'9
violation of the policies of the *. illiam Fulbright Foreign Scholarship ,oard 8FS,9.
+ grant may be suspended if 8&9 the grantee ceases to carry out the pro%ect or academic program
during the grant period or 839 the grantee leaves the United States for more than two weeks without
authori5ation of the Fulbright .ommission or U.S. -mbassy and supervising agency.
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Cou must possess all of the following 6ualifications in order to be eligible unless specific exemptions
are stated by the Fulbright .ommission or Public +ffairs Section of the U.S. -mbassy 8heretofore
called DFulbright organi5ationE9 from which you received this application.
F !iti&enship or permanent resident status 'ualif(ing (ou to hold a )alid passport issued
in the countr( in *hich the application is made. Persons selected for a Fulbright grant will
be re6uired to submit a copy of their passport data page to the Fulbright organi5ation. Persons
applying for or holding permanent residence in the United States are not eligible. Persons
who are citi5ens of both a partner country and the United States are also ineligible. Fulbright
Scholars enter the United States on an -xchange 1isitor 8*4&9 visa under a U.S. /epartment
of State program and are sub%ect to the two4year home4country residency re6uirement
associated with the *4& visa. ;BT-= Scholars and their dependents that have held * visas and
been physically present in the United States for six months or more are not eligible to reenter
as *4& researchers or lecturers for &3 months following their departure from the United States.
7n addition, scholars who have previously held a * visa in the professor or research scholar
category are not eligible for sponsorship again in those two categories for a period of 3(
months following the program sponsorship end date.
F Doctoral degree or e'ui)alent professional training or e$perience at the time of
application. For professionals and artists outside academe, recogni5ed professional standing
and substantial professional accomplishment is expected.
F " detailed statement of proposed acti)it( for research or lecturing at a U.S. institution.
The proposed pro%ect should contribute to the development of knowledge in your field and
must be effectively investigated within a period of three to &3 months in the United States
8ask your local Fulbright organi5ation about recommended standard grant lengths9.
F +roficienc( in nglish appropriate to the proposed lecturing or research pro,ect to be
carried out in the United States. Cou may be re6uired to take an -nglish proficiency
examination at the U.S. -mbassy.
F Sound ph(sical and mental health. Those selected for a Fulbright grant are re6uired to
submit a Aedical Gistory and -xamination Heport before their grants can be finali5ed.
7n addition you should note the following conditions affecting review and selection of candidates=
F +pplicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, sex, age, andIor physical
impairment.
F Preference is given to those without recent experience in the United States.
F +pplicants who have previously received a grant under the Fulbright Program of more than
two months are ineligible to apply for another grant within three years from the date of
termination of the previous grant, unless an exception has been granted.
F +pplicants should be representative and responsible citi5ens who can contribute to a full and
fair picture of the culture of their own countries and thereby contribute to understanding
between the people of the United States and their country. They should also demonstrate the
cross4cultural sensitivity and flexibility needed to ad%ust successfully to life in the United States.
-rants are not for the principal purpose of
F attending conferences,
F completing doctoral dissertations,
F Travel and consultation at multiple institutions or
F .linical medical research involving patient contact.J
KJ.ote to medical doctors= The U.S. /epartment of State has designated the -ducational .ommission for
Foreign Aedical @raduates 8-.FA@9 as the sole agency authori5ed to sponsor alien physicians for internship,
residency and speciali5ed clinical training in the United States. Fulbright grantees cannot simultaneously be
sponsored by -.FA@? therefore, proposals for medical research involving clinical training, patient care or
patient contact cannot be approved under the Fulbright Program.L
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F +lthough most grants available to foreign scholars are for research, you should consult with the
Fulbright organi5ation representatives to determine the kinds of grants available for your country.
F Hefer to D+dditional 7nformation for +pplicants from Sub4Saharan +fricaE for essential information
on award categories and the review process, if you are from this world area.
F Cou must submit your application by the deadline set by the Fulbright organi5ation in your
home country.
F 7nitial screening and endorsement of applications are done by the Fulbright organi5ation in your
home country. +pplications from +frican scholars also undergo an academic review conducted by
.7-S.
F The application is then forwarded to .7-S and the U.S. /epartment of State by the Fulbright
organi5ation in your home country. Final selection of all grants is made by the *. illiam
Fulbright Foreign Scholarship ,oard.
F Cou will be notified by the Fulbright organi5ation in your home country if you are selected, based
on the timeline set by that organi5ation. ,efore a grant can be confirmed, a medical evaluation
report is re6uired and will be reviewed by appropriate personnel.
F 7t is the policy of the *. illiam Fulbright Foreign Scholarship ,oard not to give to individual
applicants or to others in6uiring on their behalf the specific reasons for selection or non4selection
of applicants for awards under the program, to the extent not re6uired as a matter of law.
F For scholars from many world areas, .7-S arranges or confirms affiliation with appropriate U.S.
institutions. Scholars from some commission countries arrange their own affiliations. .onsult
with the Fulbright organi5ation in your home country regarding affiliation re6uirements.
F Cou should not plan to arrive any earlier than late +ugust of the year you are notified. Cou must
complete pro%ects on or before /ecember !& of the year following notification of your selection.
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Bne of the most important components of the Fulbright Scholar Program is a formal affiliation at a
U.S. University or research institution. 7n many cases, applicants are in contact with colleagues at
U.S. institutions and have made preliminary plans for their own placements by securing a letter of
invitation from the prospective host institution. Gowever, if you are unable to make these preliminary
contacts, you are strongly encouraged to identify two or three institutions that have appropriate
facilities for the kind of pro%ect you wish to undertake and faculty speciali5ed in your research
interests. Please indicate the rationale for your preferences.
hen determining which institutions to include on your preferred list, do not limit yourself to only
large research institutes and the most well4known U.S. universities. .onsider listing other institutions
such as community colleges, regional universities or Ainority4Serving 7nstitutions 8which include
Gistorically ,lack .olleges and Universities, Gispanic4Serving 7nstitutions and Tribal .olleges and
Universities9. These schools are often engaged in many dynamic areas of teaching and research.
Though many U.S. institutions may not have an international reputation, they often do have
appropriate facilities for scholars to conduct research. Scholars placed in these smaller and less
renowned institutions often are given greater attention than their colleagues who are affiliated with
larger and more well4known universities.
7f you have studied previously in the United States, you should avoid seeking affiliation at your U.S.
alma mater. This is to ensure that you expand your contacts within the U.S. academic community.
The task of affiliation is substantially facilitated if you have a pro%ect that is clearly defined and well
written. Prospective host institutions will also want to be assured that you can conduct research in -nglish.
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Preparing the Application
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+lanning ahead/+dvance planning will give you as much time as possible to put together a
thoughtful and compelling application. +pplicant review and final selection are based upon the actual
application and accompanying materials. Cour U.S. institutional affiliation will also be conducted
based on the application and accompanying pro%ect statement.
!onsulting *ith colleagues/you are encouraged to consult with current or former Fulbright
Scholars from your own country or the United States. Fulbright alumni and current participants can
provide valuable guidance in formulating a competitive pro%ect statement.
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+t the time of application, you must submit the follo*ing0 (a) application form1 (b) detailed
pro,ect statement1 (c) detailed curriculum )itae1 (d) three references and (e) letter of in)itation
from U.S. Uni)ersit( or institution, if applicable.
To ensure correct completion of the application, read carefull( the detailed instructions provided in
these guidelines.
+ll items must be in nglish.
The entire application must be t(ped or computer2generated. Use &"4point or larger type on all parts
of the application. Gandwritten applications will not be accepted.
Hesponses to 6uestions on the four4page application must fit on the pages on which the 6uestions
originally appear. Do not attach additional pages to answer these 6uestions.
.ontact the local Fulbright organi5ation from which you received this application to re'uest an
electronic )ersion (3icrosoft Word) of the application. 7f using an electronic version of the
application, do not change the format of the forms, the pagination, the fonts or the type si5e.
Proofread the entire application before submitting it to your local Fulbright organi5ation. The
application should be free of grammatical and spelling errors.
Treat the application as a unitar( *hole, *ith all parts reinforcing the pro,ect statement. The
flow should be orderly= your capabilities should be listed in the application, further documented in the
curriculum vitae and confirmed in the references. Use the pro%ect statement to make the parts interact
by referring to items in the curriculum vitae or research bibliography. ithout being redundant or
simplistic, you should make it easier for the reviewer to find the key pieces of information you wish
to convey.
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Please read the instructions carefully before completing each item.
#tem 4. Category of Grant
.heck the appropriate box for the type of grant you are seeking= lecturing 8<9, research 8H9, or
lecturingIresearch 8<IH9.
8<9= 7f the primary purpose of your pro%ect is to teach or team4teach at least one full semester
course. 8;ote= you will be re6uired to submit course syllabi along with a confirmed invitation
to lecture.9
8H9= 7f the primary purpose of your pro%ect is to conduct research. 8;ote= you will be re6uired
to submit a research bibliography.9
8<IH9= 7f your pro%ect will include significant portions of both lecturing and research as defined
above 8;ote= you will be re6uired to submit two pro%ect statements, course syllabi and a research
bibliography.9
#tem 5. Full Name
-i)e (our name e$actl( as it appears on (our passport. This spelling will be used on all
documents related to your grant and immigration paperwork.
#tem 6. U.S. Permanent Residency
7f you have or are applying for U.S. permanent residency 8i.e. a green card9, you are ineligible for
the Fulbright Program.
#tem 7. Date of Birth (MonthDay!ear"
rite out the name of the month 8for example, February &, &'2:9, rather than the numerical
figure.
#tem 88. Current Position and Start Date# De$artment%ffice# &nstitution
<ist the name of your department or office and home institution in nglish.
#tem 89. Significant Professional 'ccom$lishments and Pu(lications
Professional accomplishments may include teaching and research awards, compositions and
exhibitions, etc.
/o not write DSee curriculum vitae.E <ist accomplishments and publications as instructed below.
<ist up to three principal publications with the title, publication date and publisher$s name. 8+
complete listing of all publications should be included in your curriculum vitae.9 Use the
following format for bibliographic citation and distinguish between books and articles= for books,
give title 8underlined9, publisher and date? for articles, give title 8in 6uotation marks9, %ournal or
collection 8underlined9 and date.
<imit your list to a maximum of five accomplishments and publications that can be listed within
the space provided. /o not attach additional pages.
For space consideration, separate each item with a semicolon or number rather than a hard return.
#tem 85. Pro)ect *itle
The pro%ect title should succinctly describe the focus of the award activity 8for example,
D-valuating Fundamental Tax Heforms in a @lobali5ing orldE or D.rashworthiness and
Hollover Stability of Geavy4/uty Tanker TrucksE9. For lecturingIresearch awards, distinguish
between both components, separating them with a semicolon.
#tem 8:. Summary of Pro)ect Statement
7n a few sentences, provide a concise overview that easily allows non4specialists to appreciate the
significance of the pro%ect and any potential contributions to the field.
The summary of your proposed research andIor lecturing activities should fit +ithin the s$ace
$ro,ided. /o not attach additional pages.
This abstract is meant to serve as a (rief summary of the more detailed pro%ect statement.
#tem 8;. Pro$osed Program -ength and Dates
.onsult with the Fulbright organi5ation in your country regarding country4specific minimum and
maximum grant lengths.
7ndicate as precisely as possible the period during which you intend to carry out your proposed
program in the United States. 7t is recommended that you plan your program during the U.S.
academic year 8September through Aay9, when your U.S. colleagues are more likely to be
available to receive 1isiting Scholars.
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#tem 86. Ma)or 'cademic Disci$line
Select one discipline from the list below that best describes your general area of expertise, and
enter it exactly as it appears in the list.
+griculture /ance Aathematics
+merican Gistory -conomics Aedical Sciences
+merican <iterature -ducation Ausic
+merican Studies -ngineering Philosophy
+nthropology -nvironmental Sciences PhysicsI+stronomy
+rchaeology Film Studies Political Science
+rchitecture @eography Psychology
+rt @eology Public +dministration
+rt Gistory Gistory 8non4U.S.9 PublicI@lobal Gealth
,iological Sciences 7nformation Sciences Heligious Studies
,usiness +dministration *ournalism Social ork
.hemistry <anguageI<iterature 8non4U.S.9 Sociology
.ommunications <aw T-F<I+pplied <inguistics
.omputer Science <ibrary Science Theater
.reative riting <inguistics Urban Planning
#tem 87. S$eciali.ation(s"
<ist subfields within the broad academic discipline in which you speciali5e 8for example,
environmental law, history of modern cinema, class and ethnicity in politics, women and social
policies in +frican societies, .hinese religion and philosophy9.
#tem 4<. Professional *ra,el andor Residence '(road During the -ast Fi,e !ears
<ist the most relevant professional travel andIor residence abroad during the last five years.
,e sure to include residence in the United States during the last five years.
#tem 44. &dentification of Referees
<ist the names and contact information of three persons from whom you have re6uested a
letter of reference.
See DHeference HeportsE on page M77 for more detailed information.
#tem 49. Self/'ssessment of 0nglish Proficiency
7ndicate your personal assessment of your level of competence in -nglish.
+n -nglish proficiency test should be conducted by the Fulbright organi5ation representative if
you are from a non4-nglish4speaking country. The results of this test should be attached to the
application by the Fulbright organi5ation.
#tem 4=. Preferred 1ost &nstitution(s"
7f you have already made arrangements with a U.S. host institution, you must attach a copy of
your letter of invitation to your application. ;on4academic affiliations, while sometimes possible,
re6uire additional FS, review, and approval is not always granted.
7f you are expecting a letter of invitation that has not yet arrived, note the date you expect it to
arrive. Upon receipt, forward the invitation to your local Fulbright organi5ation immediately.
7f arrangements for an appointment or affiliation have not been confirmed, list any preferences
you have in order of priority including detailed reasons for your choice 8for example, prior
ac6uaintance or correspondence with a U.S. scholar? relevance of the U.S. scholar$s work to your
own research? reputation of the academic department or research center9. 7nsofar as possible, your
preferences will be followed, although no assurance can be given of placement at the institutions
you suggest.
+>"S .?T0 .7-S can make affiliation arrangements only for scholars from certain countries.
.onsult with your local Fulbright organi5ation to determine arrangements for your country.
.7-S strongly encourages affiliating with one institution for the duration of your grant period.
7f the academic program you propose re6uires affiliation with more than one institution, please
%ustify and indicate the approximate length of time needed at each. .7-S advises against dual or
multiple affiliations unless absolutely necessary because time is lost in finding housing and
making other arrangements at each institution.
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#tem 4;. Marital Status
.hoose from the following options= divorced, engaged, married, separated, single or widowed.
#tem 46. De$endents
Please list all dependents 8defined as spouse and unmarried children under the age of 3&9 who
will accompany you on your grant. >ist names as the( appear on their passports. 7f you intend
to have family members %oin you for part of your grant, but you are not yet sure if they will
accompany you, please list them on the application and keep the Fulbright organi5ation informed
of any changes. Those selected for a Fulbright grant will be re6uired to submit copies of
accompanying dependent$s passport data pages and information about any residence in the
United States for the &3 months immediately preceding the grant start date to their local Fulbright
organi5ation in order to confirm eligibility and facilitate the issuance of forms re6uired for visa
application.
;ote that visa eligibility alone does not guarantee that a visa will be issued. That decision is made
by the .onsular +ffairs Section of the U.S. -mbassy.
#tem 47. 'lternate Funding
Please list all non4Fulbright funding you expect to receive during your grant 8sabbatical funding
or other paid leave from your university, other grants, etc.9. Please list funding amounts in U.S.
dollars and attach supporting documentation.

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The pro%ect statement is the most important component of the Fulbright application. Scholars with the
most compelling, theoretically sound, well4written, feasible proposals are generally recommended for
awards. Sometimes those with outstanding professional achievements assume that a brief, general
pro%ect statement will be sufficient. 7t is not. To ensure a competitive application, your proposed
pro%ect, as well as the strategy for completing it, should be thoroughly explained in three to five
single4sided pages.
Submit a typed, detailed pro%ect statement of no more than five single4spaced pages 8!,2"" words9 on
plain, white paper with each page numbered. 7n addition, attach a select bibliography of no more than
three pages 83,&"" words9, if appropriate, to your proposed research. For a lecturing proposal, attach
sample course syllabi of no more than &" pages for courses you propose to teach or have taught.
Format
The pro%ect statement itself must be three to five single4spaced typed pages. Do not e$ceed the
page limit of the proposal. 7ncluding irrelevant or extraneous material may divert attention from
the pro%ect statement.
,egin the pro%ect statement with your name? country and the pro%ect title at the top of page one.
+t the top of each subse6uent page, type your name and country.
Brgani5e your proposal in order of the following points, which appear in bold print, and use
them as headings for sections of text in your statement.
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Bac@ground0 7ntroduce the research topic. Place the pro%ect in academic or professional context
by referring to ma%or works by others on the sub%ect.
?b,ecti)es0 .learly define the aims of the pro%ect.
3ethodolog(0 /escribe the pro%ect. -xplain the approach, methods and plan you will use 8for
example, interviews, library or archival research, or laboratory experiments9. 7ndicate whether the
proposed research is 6uantitative or 6ualitative.
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SignificanceA$pected ?utcomes0 -xplain the importance of the pro%ect for the field, your home
country and your own professional development. 7ndicate what effect you expect the opportunity
to have on your teaching or professional work in your home country 8for example, new approaches
to curriculum planning, student advising or pedagogy? expanding knowledge in the field through
collaboration with U.S. colleagues9. /escribe briefly the expected impact of your participation on
your home institution, community or professional field.
)aluation and Dissemination0 /escribe plans for assessment and distribution of research results
in your home country and elsewhere.
Justification for Besidence in the United States for the +roposed +ro,ect0 7ndicate why it is
necessary for the accomplishment of the pro%ect to conduct research in the United States.
Duration0 -xplain how the pro%ect can be completed within the time period proposed.
nglish +roficienc(0 /escribe your schooling in -nglish, use of -nglish and level of competence
in speaking, reading and writing.
?ther0 7f applicable, indicate the 6uantity, format and transportation re6uirements for any botanical,
5oological or mineral samples that you will need to bring to the United States for analysis.
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Teaching $perience0 /escribe the range of courses you have taught, including the teaching
methods used. 7ndicate your involvement, if any, in curriculum planning, thesis guidance and
administrative responsibilities. -xplain how your experience will be relevant to your proposed
teaching in the United States.
+roposed Teaching0 -xplain what you propose to teach in the United States.
nglish +roficienc(0 /escribe your schooling in -nglish, use of -nglish and level of competence
in lecturing and speaking, reading and writing.
$pected ?utcomes0 7ndicate what effect you expect the opportunity to have on your teaching or
professional work in your home country 8for example, new approaches to curriculum planning,
student advising or pedagogy? expanding knowledge in the field through collaboration with U.S.
colleagues9. /escribe briefly the expected impact of your participation on your home institution,
community or professional field.
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7n addition to following the format carefully, the following advice has been passed on from former
Fulbright Scholars, review committees and .7-S staff that can assist you in preparing a more
competitive and ultimately successful Fulbright application.
Type a clear and complete pro%ect statement that introduces you professionally to your colleagues
in the United States. The best applications are those that reflect the applicant$s purpose and intent.
Aake sure that your 6ualifications and expertise match the ob%ectives in your pro%ect statement.
Cou should be able to show that you are 6ualified to accomplish what you are proposing to do.
-mphasi5e how your pro%ect will benefit the host institution or other scholars in your field both in
your country and in the United States. +ddress in your pro%ect statement the ways in which you
will use the experience upon your return. hat is the likely impact of your experience abroadN To
whomN Gow will you use what you learned upon your return, professionally and personallyN
/iscuss any preparatory steps you have taken or will take before starting your grant. For
example, if you plan to bring samples of plants, chemicals, human tissue, etc., indicate that
you have discussed your plans with the U.S. -mbassy and your prospective host, if known,
in order to determine what clearance and approval processes are needed.
.onnect your past experience to what you are preparing to do if you receive an award. -xplain
the pro%ect$s significance and its importance to the field. Focus on what can be reasonably
accomplished during the period of the grant.
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/o not assume that your suitability for the endeavor is self4evident. Cour standing in your field
may not be well known to reviewers. Cou need to make a case for yourself based on your past
experience and current scholarly endeavors. -xplain the significance of your pro%ect in terms that
will be understood by reviewers from outside your field.
/o not emphasi5e how a Fulbright grant will benefit only you or your career. Hemember that the
program is intended to foster mutual understanding between cultures and nations.
,e specific in describing your previous work and in laying out the nature of your proposed
Fulbright activity. + fre6uent failing in applications is that the proposal is underdeveloped or
too imprecise to give reviewers a clear sense of the endeavor.
Style
-xpress what you can accomplish through the award clearly and succinctly. Think of the basic
6uestions that need to be answered= hy should 7 apply for a Fulbright award to come to the
United StatesN 7f selected, what will 7 do and how will 7 do itN hat preparations have 7 made to
complete the pro%ectN hat can 7 contribute to the Fulbright ProgramN hat will the results of
my participation beN 7nclude only the most pertinent information in forming your responses so as
not to exceed the page restrictions. +t the same time, you should avoid writing a proposal so brief
that it will be difficult for the reviewer to understand the pro%ect.
-mphasi5e key points in the first paragraph of the proposal. Heviewers examine many Fulbright
applications, and having to search for the main points of the proposed activity is not helpful. Cou
should grab the reviewer$s attention 6uickly and state clearly what you want to do, why it is
important and how you will do it. Cou should use the rest of the proposal to support the
statements in your opening paragraphs.
Pay attention to style in your proposal. Cou may want to use the first person, but you should
avoid flooding your proposal with D7$sE or referring to yourself in the third person.
/o not use excessive %argon. Oeep your proposal simple and straightforward so that an educated
reader from another academic discipline can understand it.
#$% *URR"*UU) /"#A%
The curriculum vitae describes academic credentials and demonstrates a record of scholarly
achievements. hen composing curriculum vitae, it is important to include=
education 8universities attended, degrees earned and dates received9
positions held
courses taught and other services provided to students and the home institution
publications 8provide full citations and list them starting with the most recent9
other professional activities, such as workshops, seminars and consultations
membership and activities in professional associations
professional honors, awards and fellowships
community service
The application asks for similar information, but provides limited space for answers. 7n the
curriculum vitae, you should expand upon these topics to illustrate more completely your
accomplishments.
P<-+S- ;BT-= copies of diplomas are not re6uired.
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SUPP%)%+#A )A#%R"AS
etters of "nvitation
<etters of invitation should be typed on institutional letterhead and signed.
7nvitations do not ensure selection for an award.
7f you are expecting a letter of invitation that has not yet arrived, note the date you expect it to
arrive on your application. 7f an invitation arrives after the application deadline, contact the
Fulbright organi5ation in your home country to arrange for its late submission.
&ibliography
For research proposals, provide a list of one to three pages of references relevant to the proposed
research.
*ourse Syllabi
For lecturing proposals, provide up to &" pages of sample syllabi for courses you propose to teach or
have taught.
R%F%R%+*% R%P(R#S
.andid and honest reference reports or letters of reference help reviewers place your research or
lecturing proposal within your home institution$s current conditions and plans for growth. Heferences
also provide evidence of your reputation within your discipline. The Heference Heport Form in the
application packet suggests 6ualifications that your referees should address.
Cou must submit three references. /o not submit more than three references.
+ copy of the statement of proposed activity should be given to each referee.
Heferences should be from people 6ualified to evaluate your professional work? the abilities you
bring to the proposed pro%ect? your ability to adapt to another country and culture? and the merits
of the pro%ect itself.
Heferences can come from your home institution, but at least one of the references should be
from a colleague in your field outside your home institution.
7f you have recently moved to a new home institution, one of the reference letters should be
from your previous institution.
.hoose your referees carefully and contact them early. The letters of recommendation need to
accompany the application as it could otherwise be weakened by an insufficient number of
references.
/o not ask someone for a letter of reference unless the person is well ac6uainted with your
6ualifications. + pro forma letter from a well4known scholar, a contact abroad or a prominent
government official will carry less weight than a realistic assessment of your abilities from
someone who knows you and your work well.
Heferences must be written in or translated into -nglish.
Heference letters should be attached to the Heference Heport Forms provided for this purpose
and should be sent by the evaluators directly to the Fulbright organi5ation in your home country.
7t is your responsibility to ensure that reference reports are submitted by the deadline.
XII
Fulbright Scholar Program
2015 /isiting Scholar Application Form
(Use 23/$oint or larger ty$e# and do not hand +rite. 'ns+ers must fit in the s$ace $ro,ided."
&. Gome country= 3. .ategory of grant= < H <IH
!. Title (chec4 one"= /r. Ar. Ars. As. (. @ender= Male Female
2. Family name= First= Aiddle=
). .ountry 8ies9 of citi5enship=
:. .ountry of legal residence=
0. /o you have or are you applying for U.S. permanent residency 8i.e.# a green card9N Ces ;o
'. /ate of birth= &". Place of birth=
month# day# year city# country
&&. .urrent position and start date=
)o( title of current $osition start date of current $osition (monthyear"
/epartmentIoffice, institution (your com$lete mailing address# tele$hone# fa5 and e/mail"=

&3. +cademic credentials (degrees#list three highest degrees"=

;ameI<ocation of 7nstitution Field of Study ;ame of /iploma or /egree /ate Heceived



&!. Aost significant professional accomplishments, honors and awards and up to three significant publications=

&(. Previous Fulbright grants (&f yes# list most recent first6 s$ecify +hether student# scholar or ,isiting s$ecialist
grant and dates"=

&2. Pro%ect title=

&). ,rief summary of pro%ect statement (Please use only the s$ace $ro,ided. Do not attach additional $ages."=

A
______________________________________________
Name (Last, First, Middle)
PR('RA)4PR(F%SS"(+A "+F(R)A#"(+
&:. ;umber of months re6uired for pro%ect=
/ate (monthdayyear" you expect to a. /epart from home country=
b. ,egin your pro%ect=
c. <eave the United States=
&0. Aa%or academic discipline (must select from list on $age 7&&& of instructions"=
&'. Speciali5ation8s9 (list su(/fields +ithin the academic disci$line6 for lecturing a+ards# list to$ics on +hich you
+ould (e +illing to lecture"=

3". Professional travel andIor residence abroad during the last five years (list countries# dates and $ur$ose of acti,ity"=

21. .ultural, educational and professional societies of which you are a member=

33. 7dentification of referees= (-ist the name# title# mailing and e/mail addresses and tele$hone and fa5 num(ers of
three $ersons from +hom you ha,e re8uested a letter of reference. *hese colleagues should 4no+ your +or4# and
at least one should (e from outside your home institution."
8&9

839

8!9

3!. Self4assessment of -nglish proficiency (e5cellent# good or fair"=

Heading= riting= Speaking=
&
______________________________________________
Name (Last, First, Middle)
"+S#"#U#"(+A AFF""A#"(+ PR%F%R%+*%S
3(. Preferred host institution8s9= 8&f you ha,e made arrangements for affiliation +ith a U.S. host institution# $ro,ide
the follo+ing information and attach your letter of in,itation. &f you ha,e not made arrangements for affiliation,
you are strongly encouraged to identify three $references in order of $riority. Be sure to gi,e detailed reasons for
each choice# and confirm that these uni,ersities offer $rograms in your field of interest."
8&9 Professor, /epartment, Telephone, Fax and -4mail 7nstitution and 7nstitutional +ddress

7s a letter of invitation attachedN Ces ;o

7f you have not obtained a letter of invitation, provide reasons for suggested affiliation=

<etter of invitation expected= 8by date= 9 ;o contact has been made=

839 Professor, /epartment, Telephone, Fax and -4mail 7nstitution and 7nstitutional +ddress

7s a letter of invitation attachedN Ces ;o

7f you have not obtained a letter of invitation, provide reasons for suggested affiliation=

<etter of invitation expected= 8by date= 9 ;o contact has been made=

8!9 Professor, /epartment, Telephone, Fax and -4mail 7nstitution and 7nstitutional +ddress

7s a letter of invitation attachedN Ces ;o

7f you have not obtained a letter of invitation, provide reasons for suggested affiliation=

<etter of invitation expected= 8by date= 9 ;o contact has been made=

*
______________________________________________
Name (Last, First, Middle)
P%RS(+A "+F(R)A#"(+
32. Gome mailing address, telephone, fax and e4mail=

3). ;ame, mailing address, telephone, fax and e4mail of person to be notified in case of emergency and hisIher
relationship to you=

3:. Aarital Status (di,orced# engaged# married# se$arated# single or +ido+ed"9

:;. ;ames of dependents who may accompany you to the United States. <ist each separately, and provide their
relationship to you, date and place of birth and duration of stay (includes s$ouse and any unmarried children
under the age of :2"=
Country of Citi.enshi$ C -ength of Stay
Name Relationshi$ Date of Birth City and Country of Birth Country of -egal Perm. Res. in the U.S.

3'. /o you expect to receive sabbatical pay, paid leave of absence or other sources of financial support during your
Fulbright grantN Ces ;o
7f you answered yes, please specify source8s9 and amount8s9 in U.S. dollars 8please attach supporting documentation9=

!". Physical impairment ($lease descri(e# if any"9

Please Note9 *his information is gathered for statistical $ur$oses and to ensure a$$ro$riate $lacement. *he Ful(right Scholar
Program does not discriminate on the (asis of race# color# religion# se5# age# national origin or $hysical im$airment.

B( m( signature belo*, # certif( that to the best of m( @no*ledge, the information pro)ided in all parts of m(
application is accurate and complete. # understand that final appro)al of m( application is dependent upon m(
eligibilit( for a )isa to the United States. # agree to return to m( home countr( upon the e$piration of m(
authori&ed sta( in the United States.
Signature: Date:
,
Fulbright Scholar Program
Reference Report
"pplicant should complete +arts # and ### and then gi)e this form to the referee *ith the pro,ect statement.
PAR# "
;ame of +pplicant ;ame of Heferee

Position Position

/epartment /epartment

7nstitution 7nstitution

.ityI.ountry .ityI.ountry

;umber of Aonths He6uired for Pro%ect=
PR(3%*# SU))AR1
8/etailed pro%ect statement should be given to the referee before Part 77 is completed.9

PAR# ""
The referee should attach a typed letter on institutional letterhead addressing the items below and return it with this form
to the local Fulbright organi5ation at the address provided. The reference must be written in or translated into -nglish and
must be received by the deadline indicated below. +pplications cannot be reviewed without reference reports.
&. Gow long and in what capacity have you known the applicantN
3. Please discuss the applicant$s 6ualifications and the merits of the proposal by commenting on the following=
8a9 applicant$s credentials, potential and record of academic or professional accomplishments
8b9 significance of proposal to the academic field
8c9 importance of pro%ect to home country
8d9 relevance of applicant$s previous research and training to proposed pro%ect
!. Please address the applicant$s cross4cultural adaptability and flexibility.

Signature of Heferee AonthI/ayICear
PAR# """
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+( A#%R #$A+
NOVE*+ER 342 4637
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Fulbright Scholar Program
Reference Report
"pplicant should complete +arts # and ### and then gi)e this form to the referee *ith the pro,ect statement.
PAR# "
;ame of +pplicant ;ame of Heferee

Position Position

/epartment /epartment

7nstitution 7nstitution

.ityI.ountry .ityI.ountry

;umber of Aonths He6uired for Pro%ect=
PR(3%*# SU))AR1
8/etailed pro%ect statement should be given to the referee before Part 77 is completed.9

PAR# ""
The referee should attach a typed letter on institutional letterhead addressing the items below and return it with this form
to the local Fulbright organi5ation at the address provided. The reference must be written in or translated into -nglish and
must be received by the deadline indicated below. +pplications cannot be reviewed without reference reports.
&. Gow long and in what capacity have you known the applicantN
3. Please discuss the applicant$s 6ualifications and the merits of the proposal by commenting on the following=
8a9 applicant$s credentials, potential and record of academic or professional accomplishments
8b9 significance of proposal to the academic field
8c9 importance of pro%ect to home country
8d9 relevance of applicant$s previous research and training to proposed pro%ect
!. Please address the applicant$s cross4cultural adaptability and flexibility.

Signature of Heferee AonthI/ayICear
PAR# """
R%#UR+ *()P%#%, R%P(R# #(
#$S$ E-#&)ION0 FO#N-)ION IN P1IS)N2 P$O$ +O' NO$ 33452 IS0*+-2 P1IS)N
+( A#%R #$A+
NOVE*+ER 342 4637
Fulbright Scholar Program
Reference Report
"pplicant should complete +arts # and ### and then gi)e this form to the referee *ith the pro,ect statement.
PAR# "
;ame of +pplicant ;ame of Heferee

Position Position

/epartment /epartment

7nstitution 7nstitution

.ityI.ountry .ityI.ountry

;umber of Aonths He6uired for Pro%ect=
PR(3%*# SU))AR1
8/etailed pro%ect statement should be given to the referee before Part 77 is completed.9

PAR# ""
The referee should attach a typed letter on institutional letterhead addressing the items below and return it with this form
to the local Fulbright organi5ation at the address provided. The reference must be written in or translated into -nglish and
must be received by the deadline indicated below. +pplications cannot be reviewed without reference reports.
&. Gow long and in what capacity have you known the applicantN
3. Please discuss the applicant$s 6ualifications and the merits of the proposal by commenting on the following=
8a9 applicant$s credentials, potential and record of academic or professional accomplishments
8b9 significance of proposal to the academic field
8c9 importance of pro%ect to home country
8d9 relevance of applicant$s previous research and training to proposed pro%ect
!. Please address the applicant$s cross4cultural adaptability and flexibility.

Signature of Heferee AonthI/ayICear
PAR# """
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#$S$ E-#&)ION0 FO#N-)ION IN P1IS)N2 P$O$ +O' NO$ 33452 IS0*+-2 P1IS)N
+( A#%R #$A+
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APP"*A#"(+ SU))AR1 A+, *$%*5"S#
+ correctly prepared application packet facilitates the review process and increases your chance for an
award. 7t is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete before submitting it to the
Fulbright organi5ation in your country. Do not send (our application to !#S.
+pplications must be typed or computer generated. Use &"4point or larger type on all parts of the application.
Dand*ritten applications *ill not be accepted.
Hesponses to 6uestions on the four4page application must fit on the pages on which the 6uestions originally
appear. /o not attach additional pages to answer these 6uestions.
+ll application components must be written in or translated into -nglish.
Though not part of the application, a Aedical Gistory and -xamination Form and copy of your passport data
page is re6uired before a Fulbright award can be finali5ed.
+ complete application includes=
application form 8( pages9
detailed pro%ect statement 8!42 pages typed9
detailed curriculum vitae
three reference reports
Supplementary documentation, where applicable=
letters of invitation from U.S. institutions
results of an -nglish proficiency test
course syllabi 8for lecturing proposals? limit &" pages9
bibliography 8for research proposals? limit ! pages9
evidence of financial support for accompanying dependents
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Fulbright Scholar +rogram
S$onsored (y the United States De$artment of State# Bureau of 0ducational and Cultural 'ffairs
+dministered in the United States by=
.ouncil for 7nternational -xchange of Scholars 8.7-S9
For more information# $lease contact9
The Fulbright .ommission or Public +ffairs Section of the U.S. -mbassy
8Fulbright organi5ation9 in your home country
(For a list of Ful(right Commissions and Foundations# see
DTT+0AAE!D".-S.ST"T.-?FADU!"T#?.AFU>BB#-DTA!?33#SS.DT36
for a list of U.S. 0m(assies# see DTT+0AAUS3B"SSG.ST"T.-?FA."

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