To improve and strengthen international relations of the
United States by promoting better mutual understanding among the peoples of
the world through educational exchanges.
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:
Project Grants. Place Cursor Here for Definition
USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
Grants for professors (university lecturers) and research scholars are
usually, although not always, for a full academic year, and generally tenable
in one country. The lectureships permit the grantees to lecture, usually
serving as visiting professors in institutions of higher learning. The
research grants offer opportunities for U.S. citizens to undertake
postdoctoral research at overseas universities, colleges, and certain research
centers and institutes. Grants specify terms and conditions to meet the
educational goals proposed by the grantee and approved by the J. William
Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board in making the award. Individual grants
generally include round-trip transportation, for the grantee and in some cases
for one or two dependents, a maintenance allowance payable in foreign currency
where available, and an allowance for travel, books and services essential to
the assignment. Where maintenance is payable in foreign currency, lecturers
may also receive a supplemental dollar allowance.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility: To individuals with the
following qualifications: (1) U.S. citizenship at the time of application. (2)
Foreign language proficiency, in some cases. (3) For lecturing: college or
university teaching experience at the level for which application is made. (4)
For research: a doctoral degree or, in some fields, recognized professional
standing as demonstrated by faculty rank, publications, compositions,
exhibition record, concerts, etc. Candidates for a doctorate and persons
wishing to undertake other predoctoral professional training abroad should
write to the Institute of International Education, 809 United Nations Plaza,
New York, NY 10017.
Beneficiary Eligibility: U.S. citizens who are
educational professionals on the post graduate level, or able to lecture or
conduct research in professional fields such as law, business, journalism,
etc.
Credentials/Documentation: See Applicant
Eligibility.
Pre-application Coordination: Not applicable. This
program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure: Persons who meet the
eligibility requirements and who wish to receive a booklet announcing openings
(includes application forms) should contact the Council For International
Exchange of Scholars, 3007 Tilden Street, NW., Suite 5M, Washington, DC 20008.
Telephone: (202) 686-7866. In many cases this material is also available from
U.S. college and university campus contacts.
Award Procedure: Final selection of grantees is
made by the Presidentially appointed J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship
Board.
Deadlines: Subject to change, but generally
application are to be submitted by August 1; November 1 for a small number of
specialized positions. Major deadlines can be waived under very special
circumstances such as an inadequate number of sufficiently qualified
candidates for specific awards. After deadlines, applicants should contact
CIES to determine availability of awards.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Applicants
are notified promptly if they are ineligible. Final notification of selection
for an opening occurs in 6 to 9 months.
Appeals: Not applicable.
Renewals: Extensions considered where
appropriate.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements: None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Up to 1
academic year.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports: Reports by all grantees are required at the
end of their grant period.
Audits: Under the total audit concept, audits
will be made on an organization-wide basis (rather than grant- by-grant) under
GAO guidelines, Standards for Audit of Governmental Organizations, Programs,
Activities and Functions, and for programs covered by A-102, Attachment P.
Records: None.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification: 19-0201-0-1-154.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 01 $22,000,000; FY 02
est $24,000,000; and FY 03 est $25,000,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $3,500
to $80,000. Average: $50,000 in FY 01.
In fiscal year 2002, an estimated 850 grants will be awarded.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
Annual announcement: Fulbright Scholar Program: Grants for Faculty and
Professionals issued by Council For International Exchange of Scholars, 3007
Tilden Street, NW., Suite 5M, Washington, DC 20008.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office: None.
Headquarters Office: Council For International
Exchange of Scholars, 3007 Tilden Street, NW., Suite 5M, Washington, DC 20008.
Web Site Address: http://exchanges.state.gov
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:
Projects were funded: 1) Giving general lectures on the
major problems of Global Biogeochemistry and Global Sedimentary Geochemistry;
2) conducting a series of interviews with elderly Ukrainians in order to
develop a needs survey regarding the long-term health care needs of the
elderly; and 3) researching current developments in ethnic studies, or/and in
interpretations of contemporary social and cultural transformations in popular
culture analyses and globalization questions.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:
1) Is proposal feasible and practical. 2) Is proposal
already being done (no need for duplication). 3) Is project important to an
advancement of the discipline. 4) Is proposal responsive to Fulbright
priorities for collaborative and mutual understanding. 5) Is proposal a
country priority. 6) Applicant's likelihood for effectiveness as a lecturer
abroad.
