The Fulbright-Schuman Program, administered by the Commission for Educational Exchange between the United States, Belgium and Luxembourg, is jointly financed by the U.S. State Department and the Directorate- General for Education and Culture of the European Commission.
Grants for Research or University Study:
Twenty-two awards will be made available for EU professionals, including professionals in training (decision-makers, policy-makers, individuals in industry, the media, politics, academia, and public administration) from any of the Member States for an average duration of four months to conduct study, research or lecturing in the United States at an accredited university, vocational training/profession al institution providing training at the post-secondary level, or at an independent research center. European candidates for awards must have significant academic or professional experience in at least two Member States of the EU, two years of professional experience beyond the Bachelor´s degree, and must be proficient in English. Grants are for a minimum period of three months, maximum one academic year, with preference being given to projects of four months´ duration.
Grants for Professionals in International Education:
Grants are also available for professionals in international education administration (e.g., international exchange professionals; study abroad, or admissions officers) to work in similar offices in the U.S. Candidates are responsible for arranging their own placement. Grants are for a maximum period of four months.
EU Scholar in Residence Program:
At least three one-semester awards for post-doctoral lecturing on EU affairs at selected U.S.. universities. Successful candidates will be placed in an appropriate institution. Detailed information on the U.S. universities requesting an EU Scholar-in-Residenc e is available in December of each year from the Fulbright Commission.
Value of Awards: A Fulbright-Schuman grant includes a monthly stipend of the EUR equivalent of $3,000, a travel and relocation allowance of the EUR equivalent of $ 3,000, health and accident insurance, and visa sponsorship.
Method of Application and Deadlines: Interested applicants should submit the preliminary application as soon as possible, together with a CV and a one-page description of their proposed project. Deadline for FINAL APPLICATIONS: March 1.
Further information, together with the Preliminary Application, can be found on the Fulbright Commission's website: http://www.fulbright.be/Schuman/Grad_Post_Doctoral.htm
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