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Fulbright grants are selected through an open and merit-based competition.
Applicants must:
- Ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria.
(CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE CRITERIA AND OR THE APPLICATION PROCESS WILL BE CONSIDERED INELIGIBLE AND WILL NOT BE SHORT-LISTED FOR INTERVIEW)
- Complete and submit the ONLINE application form and the required supplemental forms (the academic references) by the competition deadline. (12 noon, Wednesday 18th May) Once you have logged onto the online system READ THE INSTRUCTIONS that provide comprehensive information about how to complete the application form. Additional advice on the essays and the references can be downloaded here.
- Submit the following HARD COPIES of the application and supporting documentation to The Program Administrator Fulbright Commission, Brooklawn House, Crampton Avenue, Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland by the competition deadline
- 1 original SIGNATURE PAGE that can be printed from the online application system
- 1 original ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT(S) that can be obtained from the Registrar, faculty office, or department/school. All transcripts must be appropriately stamped or endorsed and posted to the Fulbright Commission along with your application. You are required to submit one complete set of transcripts for all post-secondary institutions you have attended.
- if not submitted on-line, 3 original REFERENCES on the Fulbright Letter of Reference Form which can be printed from the supplemental forms section of the on-line system. These must be in individually sealed envelopes and signed across the seal by the referee. References may be enclosed with the application documents outlined below or sent directly by the referee to the Fulbright Commission’s office to arrive on or before the closing date. IT IS THE APPLICANTS RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT REFEREES COMPLETE THE REQUIRED FULBRIGHT LETTER OF REFERENCE FORM.
- 4 COPIES of the INTERNATIONAL FULBRIGHT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM APPLICATION which should include :
- ALL 45 QUESTIONS completed
- A STUDY / RESEARCH OBJECTIVE (QUESTION 27) that outlines what program of study or research will be completed in the US, why s/he needs to go to the US and how the period in the US will enhance knowledge, skills and understanding in the discipline
- A PERSONAL STATEMENT (QUESTION 28) that outlines the motivations for, relevant preparations for, expectations of the award and the benefit of a becoming a Fulbrighter
- CURRICULUM VITAE that should be uploaded at ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (QUESTION 29)
- If short-listed be available for interview in Dublin in May / June 2011. It is the responsibility of the applicant to be available for interview at the date and time allocated and to cover the associated costs. After the interviews, the recommendations of the interview panels will be considered by the Fulbright Commission Board. The Board’s decisions and offers will be conveyed to applicants in August/September 2011. DECISIONS OF THE SHORTLISTING / INTERVIEW PANELS AND FULBRIGHT COMMISSION BOARD ARE FINAL.
Fulbright awards are subject to the candidate:
- receiving and accepting an offer / affiliation letter from a recognised institution in the US
- receiving final approval from the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board in Washington, DC
- completing a medical history and examination form and
- obtaining a J-1 visa.
Please contact / inform the Fulbright Commission if you:
- have any questions or require further information about the awards or application process after reviewing the Frequently Asked Questions section of the website
- would be interested in contacting a recent Fulbright awardee about their experiences
- have any access requirements for the application or interview process.
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