The Fulbright Visiting Student Program Application Instructions

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The US-UK Fulbright 2013-14 Student AwardsInstructions for completing the Fulbright Student Programme

Application

Deadline for receipt of completed application is: Postmarked by: Wednesday 14th November 2012

Hand Delivered by: 17:00h Thursday 15th November 2012

Online Submission by: 17:00h Thursday 15th November 2012

APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH THESEDEADLINES /INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE DEEMED INELIGIBLE

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE COMMENCING THEAPPLICATION

CONTENTS1. Nature of Grants p. 12. Eligibility Requirements p. 34. Completing & Submitting the Application p. 6

5. Selection Process p. 76. Online Application Instructions p. 8

1. NATURE OF GRANTS

Fulbright grants consist of:

Monetary awards as a contribution to tuition fees and living costs for

one academic year (unless otherwise specified) Sickness and accident benefit coverage

J-1visa sponsorshipand administration

Substantial pre-departure support, including a Finalists Workshop(March) and a 3-day Orientation Programme (July)

Once on-the-ground in the US, further support is offered by theInstituteof International Education (IIE), includingadditional programmeopportunities.

Duration of Grants: Fulbright grants are awarded for a minimum of six to amaximum of twelve months beginning during the academic year 2013-2014.(12 month grants are awarded to Fulbright grantees that are required to arrive
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during the summer for an introductory course). Grants must be taken upduring the 2013-2014 academic year. No deferrals are allowed.

Duration of Degrees: The length of your degree programme may exceed theavailable funding and sponsorship limits of your Fulbright grant. Therequirements for completing academic work toward a degree vary dependingupon the degree desired, the candidates academic background and theregulations of the individual US institution to which the candidate is admitted. Itis usually not possible to obtain a degree in one academic year. Although theminimum time required for a Masters degree is one academic year, a studentshould expect to spend from at least one summer session to an additionalacademic year to complete the academic requirements. For the Doctoraldegree, at least two to three academic years are required beyond the Mastersdegree period.

A grant may be revoked, terminated, or suspended. Grounds for revocation ortermination include, but are not limited to: (1) violation of any law of the UnitedStates or the home country; (2) any act likely to give offense to the UnitedStates; (3) failure to observe satisfactory academic or professional standards;(4) physical or mental incapacitation; (5) engaging in any unauthorizedincome-producing activity; (6) failure to comply with the grants terms andconditions; (7) material misrepresentation made by any grantee in theapplication form or grant document; (8) conduct which may have the effect ofbringing the U.S. Department of State or the Fulbright Programme into

disrepute; and (9) violation of the policies of the J. William Fulbright ForeignScholarship Board (FSB).

A grant may be suspended if (1) the grantee ceases to carry out the project oracademic programme during the grant period or (2) the grantee leaves theUnited States for more than two weeks without authorisation of the FulbrightCommission.

2. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSPotential applicants should ensure that they meet the following minimumeligibility criteria before applying:

Citizenship

Eligible Citizenship:

UK citizen (resident anywhere except the United States), or Irishcitizen normally resident in Northern Ireland or elsewhere in the UK


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Ineligible :US citizens / dual US-UK nationals and holders of US immigrant visas(green cards), or applicants for same, are not eligible to apply;

Applicants with extensive previous experience in the United States(e.g. currently studying at or recently graduated from a US academicinstitution, resident in the US currently or for five or more years in theprevious six years);

Individuals who received a Fulbright Award within the last five years.

Academic Excellence

Applicants must hold or expect to obtain a minimum 2:1 honoursundergraduate degree or the equivalent prior to your anticipatedenrolment with a US university.

Specific Course of Study or Research in the US

Anyone regardless of age that intends to enroll on a US Masters orPhD degree programme or conduct independent research (minimum6 months) as part of an UK or European PhD programme is eligible toapply to the Fulbright Student Programme

Successful candidates must apply to and secure admission to a UScollege (whether in a Masters or PhD Programme or research as part

of an UK/EU PhD) before commencing an award. Applications to USinstitutions should be submitted by the US institutions deadlines.Candidates called for interview will be expected to provide an updateon the status of their applications to US institutions. Candidatesshould reference the institutions they are applying to in theStudy Research Objective essay and in Question 41 of the onlineapplication.

The awards are for a minimum of 6 months and maximum of 12

months post-graduate study or research in the US and Fulbrightfunding is for ONE academic year only (unless otherwisespecified).Awards must be taken up in the 2013/2014 academic yeare.g. grants to commence from August 2013 until August 2014.Deferrals are not permitted.

In the Study Research Objective essay, applicants should outlinewhat programme of study or research they intend to complete in theUS, which institutions in the US they are applying to / intend to

research at, why they need to go to the US and how the period in theUS will enhance their knowledge, skills and understanding in the


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discipline and future career / research. Medical sciencesapplicants: Please note that no clinical programme of study (e.g.patient contact) is permitted on Fulbright grants. The U.S. Departmentof State has designated the Educational Commission for ForeignMedical Graduates (ECFMG) as the sole agency authorized tosponsor alien physicians for internship, residency and specializedclinical training in the United States.

Leadership & Understanding of Fulbright:The Fulbright Awards Programme is looking not only for academic excellencebut also:

demonstrable leadership qualities and ambassadorial skills withevidence of cultural sensitivity and a genuine desire to learn moreabout the United States and share with American citizens aspects ofBritish culture

experience and interest in a range of extracurricular and communityactivities

a desire to further the Fulbright Programme and give back to yourhome country upon returning.

Applicants who meet the above requirements should ensure that theymeet the criteria for the individual award category in which they will

apply.

Please review the selection criteria, minimum eligibility and Terms andConditions relating to the category for which you intend to apply beforemaking an application:

Fulbright Postgraduate Student Awards (All Disciplines)

Fulbright-British Friends Of Harvard Business School MBA Awards

Fulbright Alistair Cooke Award in Journalism

Fulbright Elsevier Award*NEW* Fulbright Leon Jaworski Award*NEW*

Fulbright State-Street Award*NEW*

Fulbright Scholars enter the United States on an Exchange Visitor (J- 1) visa,authorised under a U.S. Department of State programme. Fulbright Scholarsare therefore subject to the two-year home-country residency requirementassociated with the J-1 visa. Candidates will not be eligible for a US

residency or work visa until they have fulfilled the two-year homeresidency requirement of the J-1 visa.
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Please [email protected] you have any questionsregarding your eligibility.

3. COMPLETING AND SUBMITTINGTHE APPLICATION

OVERVIEW OF THE PROCESS

There are six steps to the Fulbright Visiting Student Application onceyou have created an account and logged on (see p.9 - 25). Furtherinformation on each of these steps is presented later in this document.

1. Read the INSTRUCTIONS for completing the application carefully and in

its entirety so that you understand the requirements.

2. Complete the APPLICATION FORM (p.1 3, 8 10 of the onlineapplication)

3. Upload DOCUMENTS: study/research objectives (p.4 online), personalstatement (p.5 online), curriculum vitae (p.6 online), transcript (p.7online), writing sample for creative writing (p.11 online if applicable).

4. Nominate yourREFERENCES

5. APPLICATION INSPECTOR to make sure that all the requiredquestions are answered and that your application form is complete andready to be submitted online. Once the system has verified that yourapplication is complete you will be able to click Print/Preview to create aPDF of your entire application. Please ensure that each section appearscorrectly and no information is cut-off. Please print out two copies, onefor your records, and one to submit to the US-UK Fulbright Commission.

6. SUBMIT APPLICATION: The final step! Submit your application form

securely online and submit the requiredhard copy by post to:Fulbright Awards Programme, US-UK Fulbright Commission, BatterseaPower Station, 188 Kirtling Street, London, SW8 5BN, United Kingdom.

A completed application comprises:

The Fulbright Student Programme Application Form with allsections completed and requested supplemental documentation

(study/research objective, personal statement, curriculum vitae,transcript(s), and copy of passport.

3 references: submitted online ONLY by the referees.

Supplemental Commission Form
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Candidates must submit:

Online

1. Application and supplemental documentation through the Embark

System2. 3 references through the Embark System by the competition deadline

17:00 Thursday 15th November 2012.It is the candidatesresponsibility to ensure referees submit on time to avoid an incompleteapplication.

Note:Please submit the application online electronically FIRST beforeprinting the hard copy for submission. Otherwise your hard copy will beincomplete.

AND in Hardcopy to

The Awards Programme, US-UK Fulbright Commission, 188 KirtlingStreet, London, SW8 5BN, United Kingdom

1. Application Form printed from Embark Website2. Signature Form printed from Embark Website3. Completed COMMISSION FORM

4. Copy of Passport

APPLICATIONS OR SUPPORTING MATERIALS RECEIVED AFTER THEDEADLINE WILL BE DEEMED INELIGIBLE.

Please [email protected] you have any questionsregarding the submission requirements.

4. SELECTION PROCESSOVERVIEW OF THE PROCESS

15th November 2012: Deadline for Applications (see p.1, above)

November December 2012: Initial screening and review ofapplications are done by the US-UK Fulbright Commission and reviewpanels. You should not expect to hear from the Commission during thistime and staff are unable to comment on the process or an individual

applications status.


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If short-listed, successful candidates must be available for interview inLondon, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast, Monday 28th January Friday15th February 2013 inclusive.

Telephone / Skype interviews are not permitted. It is theresponsibility of the applicant to be available for interview at thedate and time allocated and to cover the associated costs.

February 2013: After the interviews, the recommendations of theinterview panels will be considered by the Fulbright Commission beforebeing referred to Council for International Exchange of Scholars, the USDepartment of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign ScholarshipBoard (FSB) in Washington, DC. Final approval of all grantees is madeby the FSB.

Late February : Notification, finalists invited to Fulbright FinalistsWorkshop

Mid-March: Fulbright Finalists Workshop in London

March-May: Fulbright and J1 visa paperwork

Week of 8-12 July: Fulbright Pre-Departure Orientation

From mid-July 2013 to 30 April 2014: Independent departures, YourFulbright Exchange begins

Fulbright Awards are subject to successful candidates:

Receiving and accepting an admission offer/affiliation letter from arecognised institution in the US

Confirming they have sufficient funds to complete theirprogrammes/course of study. Candidates must ensure they have

enough funding to cover all the costs of study in the US not covered bythe Fulbright Award (e.g. accommodation, supplemental insurance andtravel). Students should be applying directly to US colleges foradmission and financial aid at the same time or prior to applying for aFulbright award. Requests for financial aid are usually a separateprocess from the admission process and may have an earlier closingdate. Check the US Colleges website for course and admission details.

Receiving final approval from the J. William Fulbright Foreign

Scholarship Board in Washington, DC


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Completing a medical history and examination form

Attending a pre-departure orientation in London (Week of 8-12 July)

Obtaining a J-1 Visa which the Commission arranges on behalf of

successful candidates.

Complying with the J-1 Visa 2-year home rule. i.e. candidates will notbe eligible for a US residency or work visa until they have fulfilled thetwo-year home residency requirement of the J-1 visa

5. ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

INSTRUCTIONSApplications are completed online but must be printed and signed, along withseveral supplemental forms, and posted to the Fulbright Commission (arrivalmust be on or before 15 November 2012 - see p. 1, above).

From the www.fulbright.org.uk website, when you click the Apply Now button,you will be redirected to theEmbark/IIE online application sitewhere you willneed to register as a new user.

Your email address will be your user ID. It is very important that you keep youruser ID and password in a safe place. The Commission cannot retrieve lostuser IDs or passwords. It is also advisable for you to bookmark the URL fortheEmbark/IIE online application sitefor future reference to avoid having tocome back through the Fulbright website. You will be able to log in and out ofyour application account and will not be required to complete the application inone sitting.

Note for Repeat Applicants: To re-enter the Fulbright application process youwill have to set up a new account with a different email address thanpreviously used.

The online application is facilitated byIIEand is used by FulbrightCommissions worldwide. Each Commission sets its own policies, proceduresand country-specific instructions for using the online application system,therefore you must follow the instructions below in order to prepare forreview by the US-UK Fulbright Commission.

Some helpful tips:
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Avoid using all capital letters when answering Questions, e.g. name,address, etc. It is better to use upper and lower case, e.g. Ron Smith.

You can copy and paste information into all text boxes.

In the text boxes, you must limit your responses to the space provided.Information that exceeds the space provided will not display or print. If whatyou have typed or copied exceeds the size of the box, you must edit it. It isa good idea to preview each page of your application to make sure that allyour data displays.

You can review each page of the application in its PDF format by clickingon the Preview button on the upper right-hand corner. Closing out of thePDF view will bring you back to your application.

You will create essays on pages 4, 5 and 6. On the essay pages, textentered that exceeds the space provided will display and print. However, itis recommended that you try to keep your essays to one page whenpossible.

You have several ways in which you can create your essays.o You can compose your essay on-line. Please note, there is a 40-minute

time out function. In other words, you will need to either complete youressay in 40 minutes or periodically save your essay. You will not be able

to customize the formatting of your essay.o You can copy and paste text from another document and edit online.

Again, you will have a 40-minute time-out function. You will not be ableto customize the formatting.

o You can upload text from another document. This is the only optionwhere you will be able to have special formatting, e.g. bold, underline,headers, double spacing, etc. While you cannot edit an uploadeddocument on-line, you can delete your upload, make your corrections inyour document off-line, and upload again.

Pages 4 (research study objective) and 5 (personal statement) contain aheader that displays on the PDF view. Therefore, you must leave a 1inch (4cm) margin at the top of every page of your essays to allowspace for the header that will appear on the print version of yourapplication.

You should preview all of your essays to make sure the formatting iscorrect before submitting your application by clicking the preview button in

upper right-hand corner of the screen. When you preview an essay, youmust use the Back browser button to return to your essay. Closing


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out of the HTML preview (i.e. clicking the X in the upper right-hand corner)will exit you from your application.

Some questions are required. In other words, you will not be able tocomplete and submit your application until all required questions arecompleted. When you click on the Application Inspectorbutton on theHome page, your application will be checked for completeness. You will beprompted to enter any missing information on required questions.

Often specific instructions for completing a question will be provided in theapplication. Please read all instructions carefully. In addition, please reviewthe following important information. It is very important that the followingquestions are answered correctly

PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS INSTRUCTIONS These appearimmediately after you submit details to create your onlineaccount. Please amend before submission if you haveanswered incorrectly - in particular for EU non-UK citizens youmust ensure United Kingdom is listed in Q1.

Preliminary 1Home Country/Country Applying from

You must select the United Kingdom. Selecting another country in this

field will send your completed application to the Fulbright Commission inthat country and not to the US-UK Fulbright Commission. If we do notreceive your online application we cannot review or consider yourapplication for the Award. (If you are a citizen of another country but stilleligible for a UK Fulbright grant please still select United Kingdom andprovide the paperwork needed along with your supplementalcommission form).

Preliminary 2Program Applying

You must select the Fulbright Foreign Student Program

Preliminary 3Have you checked with your Fulbright Program Office

You must select Yes

Preliminary 4Academic Level

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There are 7 sections / tabs in the Fulbright Foreign Student ApplicationMenu once you have created an account and logged on

1. Read INSTRUCTIONS for Ireland carefully in their entirety so that youunderstand the requirements for this application.

2. Complete the APPLICATION FORM

3. Upload DOCUMENTS / ESSAYS (study / research objective, personalstatement, curriculum vitae)

4. Upload SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS

5. Nominate yourRECOMMENDERS

6.APPLICATION INSPECTOR to make sure that all the required questionsare answered and that your application form is complete and ready to besubmitted online.

7. SUBMIT APPLICATION: The final step! Submit your application formsecurely online and submit the required hard copies as outlined inSection 3 above.

Section 2 - Application Form (p.1)

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Question 1. Name

It is very important that your name is exactly as it appears (or willappear) on your passport. You must use upper and lower case whenentering your name, e.g. Ron Smith. Also, do not use diacritical

markings as this will create computer-related problems

Question 8.Country of Citizenship

Your answer (United Kingdom or relevant EU member state) must reflectthe US-UK Fulbright Commissions citizenship criteria (see p. 2 - 3above)

Please note that applicants can only apply to ONE Fulbright CountryOffice / Commission per Application Cycle (e.g. for 2013 2014).

Please [email protected] if you have any questionsregarding this.


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Question 11. Application Cycle

UK applicants are applying for the 2013-2014 cycle.

Question 11. Degree Objective

Your choice should reflect the following definitions:o Masters - should be used for applicants who intend to pursue full-

time study for a Master's degree granted by a U.S. institution.o Doctorate - should be used for applicants who intend to pursue

full-time study for a doctoral degree granted by a U.S. institution.o Non-Degree - should be used for applicants who will pursue

coursework at degree-granting accredited educational institutions,but whose work will not lead to a degree granted by a U.S.institution. An applicant must engage in a full-time prescribedcourse of study.

o Visiting Student Researcher should be used for applicants whowill pursue research projects at a degree-granting accreditededucation institution while currently enrolled in an UK / EuropeanMasters / Doctorate programme. An applicant will be required toengage in an independent full-time research project under thesupervision of a research advisor at their U.S. host institution.

Question 12. Major Field of Study

From the choices, select the field of study most appropriate to your study

objective. You can briefly elaborate on the exact nature of your objectivein the text box that follows.

Section 2 - Application Form (p.2 - 3)

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Question 14.Education

Please list all post-A level institutions attended in reverse order (puttingthe most recently attended first). Please list all post-A level institutionsattended even those from which you did not achieve a degree. Do notinclude education up to and including A-levels.

If a scholarship or sponsor funded your degree, please indicate so bywriting the words funded by followed by the name of the source offunding, in brackets, after the name of the institution, e.g. NottinghamUniversity (funded by LEA).

Questions 15 20. If you cannot include information for these fields please enter N/A. Do

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Question 21. Current Position or Occupation

Please select from the drop down menu the position title which bestdescribes the activity in which you are currently (or were most recently)involved. There is an option for Student if you are still in HigherEducation.

Question 24.Examination Results

Please note results from standardised tests are not required forcompletion of your Fulbright application. If you have not obtained anyresults you can leave this section blank.

If you have already taken a GRE or GMAT you may include these

scores in this section and submit a copy of your results (computer print-outs will suffice) to the Commission along with your other applicationmaterials. It is not compulsory at this stage.

Question 25. Travel

Please fill this out to the best of your ability. Please do not includepersonal travel that did not exceed 30 days.

Question 26. Emergency Contact

Please include a UK based emergency contact. You may leave thesection for a US based emergency contact blank.

Section 3 Documents/Essays (p.4 - 12)

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Question 27. Study/Research Objective

The study/research objective description that you provide is an essential andhighly important part of your application. You should:

Write a clear and very detailed description of the programme they wantto pursue in the US in essay format. As this is an indication of yourwritten communication skills, make sure it is well organised, writtenand SPELL CHECKED

Outline your purpose for applying to the Fulbright Programme


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Clearly identify the area(s) within your field of study in which you want tospecialise or concentrate. If there is specific research that you want toaccomplish, please explain it as fully as space allows

Outline how the period in the US will enhance your knowledge, skills andunderstanding and future development in the specified discipline

Reference the specific universities where you would like to study or haveapplied to and highlight your top choice

Applicants applying to a Masters or Doctorate degree programmeshould detail the programme you wish to undertake, the course you wishto study, research objectives (if applicable) and how your study plan fitswith your training and career to date

Applicants who intend to pursue research while currently enrolled onand in the advanced stages of an Irish/EU PhD should identify theresearch question or objectives, methodology, expected results andplanned dissemination of information.

Remember to leave a 1 inch (4 cm) margin at the top of every page toallow room for the header that will appear on the PDF view. Previewyour essay to check the formatting before submitting your application.

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Question 28. Personal Statement

The personal statement is a vital part of your Fulbright application. It tells theinterview panel about you personally not just academically. Applicants should:

Conduct a careful, well thought out, self-assessment with reference tothe Fulbright Programmes purpose and objectives to be able toarticulate an understanding of the Fulbright Programme, the qualities ofa Fulbrighter and how you and Fulbright will benefit from your receivingan award

Compose a narrative essay in which you include information about yourformative experiences (educational, professional, personal), personaland professional ambitions and special non academic, extracurricularinterests

Describe who you are, what your goals are, and what you hope toachieve in the US and upon your return to the UK

Outline your motivations, relevant preparations and expectations of theFulbright Programme

Not repeat or re-hash the study objective essay or provide anarrative of your CV

Remember the personal statement is an indication of your writtencommunication skills. Make sure it is well organised, written andSPELL CHECKED


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Remember to leave a 1 inch (4 cm) margin at the top of every page toallow room for the header that will appear on the PDF view. Previewyour essay to check the formatting before submitting your application.

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Question 29. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

UPLOAD A CURRICULUM VITAE. Remember to preview to check theformatting before submitting your application. Visual, architecture and

performing arts applicants are also required to submit 4 samples of recentwork ideally on CD / DVD labeled with the candidates name. Please [email protected] if you have any questions regarding this.

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Question 30. Transcript

You must submit a copy of your academic transcript or letter confirming youruniversity grades/results so far. We require you to include most recentuniversity grades with your application. If you do not have an academictranscript, results/grades achieved so far should be printed on headed paperand stamped/signed by your home institution.

You should have your academic transcript sent directly to you. You shouldthen include your transcript with your main application, paper clipped to theback of your application

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Question31. Personal Information Email

The information provided on this form will be used by the US-UK FulbrightCommission and Fulbright administrative agencies for internal purposes only.

Please ensure that you include a current email address that you checkregularly. Do not enter a university or work email. The email address must bevalid throughout the entire Fulbright application process and if successfulthroughout your time in the US. We will be contacting all shortlisted applicantsto interview by email so we must have an active account by which to contactyou by.

Question32. National Identification Number


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This is not a required field. You may leave this field blank.

Question36. Other Scholarships

Indicate if you are planning to apply for a fellowship, scholarship, assistantshipor other educational grant or loan from another organization, government oreducational institution. This information will not prejudice your application.

Question37. References

Please complete this section fully and ensure that you have the correct emailaddress for each of your 3 referees. Three letters of Reference should besubmitted ONLINE ONLY by your referees. You will be required to registereach of your referees again in Step 5 of the application form. Please reviewour guidance onselecting and briefing your referees.

Question 38. Proposed Length of Stay in the U.S.

You should include not only your Fulbright year but also any additional yearsthat you would be in the USA to complete your programme of study; e.g. themajority of US Masters programmes are 2 years.

Question 39.Approximate Arrival DateThis should be the proposed start date of your period of study or research in

the USA. For the majority of applicants undertaking a Masters degree in thisUSA this would be August or September 2013.

Question 41. University

It is NOT expected that you will have been officially admitted by time ofapplication to your US University but if short-listed for interview you shouldhave identified and applied to your preferred universities. At the time ofapplication, please complete this page as fully as possible indicating any

institutions you have identified / contacted to date. Do not just list the name ofa university in which you are interested. Be specific. Provide the name of thedepartment / academic staff and the specific programme within thatdepartment in which you are interested. If you have been in contact orcorrespondence with a faculty member, please provide the name and contactinformation for that individual. If you have letters of admission, letters ofinvitation, or other correspondence from a school, especially a preferredprogramme, please forward a copy (not the original) with the signature pageand academic transcripts to the US-UK Fulbright Commission by closing dateof the awards, 15th November 2012.
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Applicants are encouraged to conduct a thorough university search beyondthose institutions that are simply well known. Please review our guidance onchoosing a degree programmeto ensure you have a well-rounded list ofinstitutions.

If offered an award, the Fulbright scholarship will only be tenable atuniversities listed on the online application and agreed upon at the time ofinterview. Scholarships are only tenable for admission offers made for the2013-14 academic year.

Important note: inclusion of institutions to which you have applied ismandatory.

If you have any letters of admission, letters of invitation, and deferral requestsat a US university, please include this information here and upload any offer

letters into the Supplemental Forms section in Step 4 of the online application.

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Question 42. Funds Available For Your First Year

This information will not prejudice your application. Since the Fulbright grantthat may be awarded to you might only cover a portion of your expenses, you

may need to provide funds of your own, or from other sources, in order tocomplete your study or research objective. Please complete this form to thebest of your ability based on information that you have at the time ofapplication. If you should have a major change in your financial resourceswhile your grant is pending, you should immediately inform the US-UKFulbright Commission. Please be as honest as possible- again, this will notprejudice your application in any way.

Question 42(c). Other Funds

Please only include grants and scholarships that you have actually applied for.Any future grant applications can be added to your application at a later stage.

Question 43. Funds Available After Your First Year

You only need to complete this form if you will be staying in the USA tocomplete your programme of study or research for more than one year.This information is required as any US visa application is conditional on you

having the funds available to support yourself.
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Question 45. Dependants

Please only list dependants who will require financial assistance from youduring your stay in the US.

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All applicants should upload theCOMMISSION FORMon this page of theapplication. Police Research Fellows, Hubert Humphrey Public AffairsFellows and NI Public Sector Fellows must complete all pages of theCOMMISSION FORM including page 3 Promissory Statement by ApplicantsEmployer. All other applicants are only required to complete the Monitoringinformation on pages 1 and 2 of theCOMMISSION FORM.

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Document/Essays

Creative /script writing applicants only should upload a writing sample here.

SECTION 4 - SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS

The following forms can be found by clicking on the Supplemental Forms tabon the left hand margin of the Menu bar

Letter of Reference: You must have three letters of referencesubmitted on your behalfTHROUGH THE ONLINE APPLICATIONSYSTEM ONLY (see Item 37 above and Section 5 below).

Report on Proficiency in English: The US-UK Fulbright Commission

does NOT require this to be filled out.

Transcript Release Form (for post-secondary U.S. transcripts only):The US_UK Fulbright Commission does NOT require this to be filled out.

Signature Form: You must print out, sign, and submit this form to theUS-UK Fulbright Commission along with additional accompanyingdocumentation, e.g. academic transcripts by the Awards deadline.

Academic Records Information: The US-UK Fulbright Commissiondoes NOT require this to be filled out.
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SECTION 5 RECOMMENDATIONS

Three letters of References must be submitted ONLINE by your referees. Allreferences should be submitted by academics under whom you have studiedor pursued research or by someone who has supervised you in work related toyour proposed field of study. Letters of reference should not be written bypersons related to you either by blood or marriage or by personal friends. Theletters should be written in English. If they are not, an original Englishtranslation must be provided.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to:

Registerall three of their referees in this section of the onlineapplication as early as possible in the application process (in addition toanswering Question 37)

Ensure all three referees receive an email notification and link to theonline reference formBeware: this email can often go into Spam

Ensure all three referees submit the reference ONLINE no later than thedeadline of17:00 Thursday 15th November 2012 and that they eachreceive a confirmation email from the system

The Embark system will send you an email to advise that thereferences have beensubmitted also. You will NOT be able to view

them

NOTE: candidates can submit their application online WITHOUT thereference section being completed so it is VITAL to ensure your refereescomplete and submit references on time. This can be tracked in the statussection of Recommendations section.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to ensure: (a) each of theirreferees receive the online link via email following the submission of

their details (b) each of their referees submit the reference online by thedeadline of17:00 Thursday 15th November

SECTION 6 - APPLICATION INSPECTOR

Before you can submit your application electronically, your application will bereviewed for completeness. If there is missing data, you will be prompted tocorrect.

Review and print your application: Review a PDF version of yourapplication and print a copy for your records.


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SECTION 7 - SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

After completing this application and thoroughly reviewing it, you will submit itelectronically to the US-UK Fulbright Commission.

Please note, it is essential that the following questions were answeredcorrectly on the Preliminary Questions Page:

Program: Make sure that you identified the Fulbright Foreign Student

Program 2013-2014 as the award programme to which you areapplying.

Country of Citizenship: See Item 1

Country of Residency: See Item 1

If you entered any question incorrectly, you must correct your answer(s) priorto submitting your application. You can make corrections by clicking on theupdate my answers to preliminary questions link on the upper-right handcorner of the Home page.After submitting your application electronically, you will be able to access it ina viewable PDF format and access supplemental forms. You will be able toprint your application and supplemental forms. However, you will not be ableto make changes to your application. In addition, you will be able to accesstracking information (see below for further information).

Candidates must submit:

Online

3. Application and supplemental documentation through the EmbarkSystem

4. 3 references through the Embark System by the competition deadline17:00 Thursday 15th November 2012.It is the candidates

responsibility to ensure referees submit on time to avoid an incompleteapplication.

Note:Please submit the application online electronically FIRST beforeprinting the hard copy for submission. Otherwise your hard copy will beincomplete.

AND in Hardcopy to

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5. Application Form printed from Embark Website6. Signature Form printed from Embark Website7. Completed COMMISSION FORM8. Copy of Passport

APPLICATIONS OR SUPPORTING MATERIALS RECEIVED AFTER THEDEADLINE WILL BE DEEMED INELIGIBLE.

Please [email protected] you have any questionsregarding the submission requirements.

Fulbright Awards ProgrammeUS-UK Fulbright Commission | Battersea Power Station | 188 Kirtling Street |

London | SW8 5BN | United KingdomTel +4420 7498 4010 Fax: +4420 7498 4023

E: [email protected]