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BEFORE WE GET STARTED

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Fulbright Opportunities in STEM Fields(Science,
Technology, Engineering Mathematics)
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Todays HostGary GarrisonAssistant
DirectorMiddle East/North Africaggarrison_at_cies.i
ie.org
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TODAYS WEBINAR WHAT TO EXPECT

• A brief overview of the Fulbright Scholar Program
• Variety of programs and awards worldwide
• An opportunity to ask questions! Type any
  question into the question module on your screen.
  We will do our best to answer as many questions
  as possible at the end of the presentation.
• If theres time, a guided tour of the new CIES
  Website, www.cies.org

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Senator J. William Fulbright (1905-1995)

• In the long course of history, having people
  who understand your thought is much greater
  security than another submarine.

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General Facts About the Fulbright Scholar Program

• Established in 1946
• Sends U.S. academics and professionals overseas
• Brings scholars and professionals from abroad to
  the U.S.
• Sponsored by U.S. Department of States Bureau of
  Educational and Cultural Affairs
• Administered by the Council for International
  Exchange of Scholars (CIES)

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What is the Traditional Fulbright Program?

• The original core of the Fulbright program
• Over 800 awards each year for U.S. applicants
• Lecturing, Research, Lecturing and Research
  combinations
• Lengths vary from 3 to 12 months
• Types vary discipline specific awards and All
  Discipline awards
• Awards based on requests from host country and
  institutions in each country

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Eligibility Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• A Ph.D. or equivalent professional/terminal
  degree in your field
• For professionals outside academia, recognized
  professional standing and substantial
  accomplishments
• Teaching experience as required by award
• Limits apply to prior Fulbright Scholar grantees

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Fulbright Scholar ProgramSTEM Fields

• STEM Fields defined
• Sciences astronomy, biology, chemistry,
  geology, physics
• Technology agronomy, computer science,
  information technology, environmental sciences,
  food technology
• Engineering chemical, civil, electrical,
  industrial, mechanical
• Mathematics

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Some General Points

• Variety of types of programs
• Most programs have the All Discipline award
  option
• Most offer research awards or lecturing/research
  awards, in addition to lecturing
• Many programs offer awards in specific fields and
  specializations
• STEM fields are more likely taught in English
  than other fields
• Research projects may require knowledge of local
  language

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General Points Continued

• Pay close attention to guidelines for project
  proposals---you must address questions that are
  broader than your research topic alone
• http//www.cies.org/us_scholars/us_awards/Content
  _Guidelines.htm
• NEW! Postdoctoral awards in Egypt (3) and Israel
  (10)
• Excellent in-country support by Fulbright
  Commissions or U.S. Embassies
• Competition varies across programs
• Educational allowance for children available
• Free housing provided in some programs, or a
  housing allowance

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STEM field awards by region (2006/07 2008/09)

• AFRICA 43 of 185 total awards (23)
• EAST ASIA/AUSTRALASIA 38 of 434 total awards
  (9)
• EUROPE 165 of 1150 total awards (14)
• MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA 39 of 171 total awards
  (23)
• SOUTH ASIA 37 of 173 total awards (21)
• WESTERN HEMISPHERE 77 of 366 total awards (21)

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Some Previous Projects

• Slovenia-Lecturing Sharing Concepts in Insect
  Ecology From Maine to Maribor
• France-Research Calcium in the Python Diet
  Examination of a New Intestinal Cell Type
• New Zealand-Research The Mechanics of Caldera
  Formation in the Taupo Volcanic Zone
• Argentina-Lecturing and Research Sampling,
  Reconstruction, Signal Models and Sparsity

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Some Previous Projects Continued

• Turkey-Lecturing Processing of Advanced
  Materials
• Chile-Lecturing and Research 3D Analysis of Wood
  Light-Frame Residential Buildings for Seismic
  Performance
• Jordan-Lecturing Embedded System Design

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Sample Awards in STEM fields

• ALSACE REGIONAL AWARD France (Research)
• Specialization(s) The Alsace region welcomes
  candidates in all fields, preferably in the
  following areas where Alsace international
  research teams are particularly strong
  biotechnology, agri-environment, nanoscience,
  textiles, automobile industry, photonics, medical
  imaging, computer-assisted surgery and medical
  robots.
• Language French language ability commensurate
  with the requirements of the project.
• Location(s) A participating Alsace university
  and/or research center. For information about
  host institutions and contact persons, please
  visit the Franco-American Commission Web site
  www.fulbright-france.org. Grantees are expected
  to reside in the region of the award.
• Length of Grant 3 months to 12 months

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• BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Georgia (Lecturing/Research)
  
• Grant Activity Teach undergraduate and graduate
  courses in area of specialization. Assist with
  the design and development of curricula.
• Specialization(s) Biology, genetics biology,
  biodiversity, conservation biology, environmental
  management
• Additional Qualifications Ph.D. with the
  academic rank of associate professor or above.
  Minimum of 5 years teaching experience at
  university level.
• Language English is sufficient for lecturing
• Location(s) Affiliation to be determined.
• Length of Grant 5 months to 9 months
• Starting Date October 2009 and February 2010 for
  one-semester grants and October 2009 for the
  academic year.

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• ENGINEERING OR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Burkina
  Faso (Lecturing/Research)
• Grant Activity Teach undergraduate and graduate
  courses in water and sanitation engineering,
  energy, civil engineering or environmental
  science. Provide tutorials, supervise student
  projects and advise students. Assist with
  developing curriculum and host department
  research capacity. Develop institutional linkages
  and expand partnering network. Conduct research
  in area of specialization.
• Language English is sufficient for lecturing.
  Some level of French proficiency is useful for
  daily living.
• Location(s) International Institute for Water
  and Environmental Engineering, Ouagadougou

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• SCIENCES Egypt (Lecturing/Research)
• Grant Activity Conduct research and lecture to
  graduate students and faculty. Possibly
  participate in or lead seminars and workshops,
  conduct assessment of research and academic needs
  and conduct teacher training for faculty.
• Specialization(s) Multiple disciplines in the
  sciences, including but not limited to renewable
  energy, water resource management, nanomaterials,
  stem cell research, plant biotechnology,
  infection and immunity.
• Additional Qualifications Ph.D., rank of
  professor or associate professor and at least 3
  years of higher education teaching experience
  required. Scientists from research institutions
  may also apply and should hold a Ph.D. and at
  least 3 years of research experience.
• Language Arabic language proficiency is an asset
  though not required.
• Location(s) National Research Center, Cairo

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• Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization -
  Philippines (Lecturing/Research)
• Grant Activity Teach undergraduate and/or
  graduate courses in agriculture, fisheries or any
  of its subfields and conduct research in area(s)
  of specialization. The grantee may also be asked
  to consult on field of specialization with the
  Philippine Department of Agriculture and its
  affiliate agencies and present seminars,
  lectures, or workshops.
• Specialization(s) Agriculture and its various
  subfields, including fruit and vegetable
  production, horticulture, plant
  breeding/genetics, dairy science, pest
  control/entomology, animal nutrition agriculture
  engineering and its various subfields, including
  forest engineering, handling/processing/storage
  of agriculture products, irrigation and drainage
  systems engineering, post-harvest technology,
  soil and water engineering, agricultural waste
  management, food engineering/process control
  agricultural economics and its various subfields,
  including agribusiness, agricultural policy, farm
  management, natural resource economics,
  production economics natural resources and its
  various subfields, including natural resource
  management, range management, fish, game and
  wildlife management, environmental science
  veterinary medicine and its various subfields,
  including small-animal and large-animal medicine
  and fisheries and its various subfields.
• Additional Qualifications Professionals with
  recent requisite 5 years of university, college
  and/or community college teaching experience may
  apply.
• Location(s) Affiliation to be determined will
  be assigned in a university in the Visayas or
  Mindanao.

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Research Opportunities

• Award projects are self-designed
• Applicants should confirm affiliation abroad, if
  possible
• Letter of interest or support from prospective
  host institution is recommended
• Record of research publication necessary
• Proficiency in local language may be necessary
• Research topics may require host government
  approval

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Distinguished Chair Awards - The Disciplines

• Information Technology -1- Finland
• Fulbright-Nokia Distinguished Chair in
  Information and Communications Technologies
  (Link)
• Alternative Energy Technology -1- Finland
• Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Alternative
  Energy Technology (Link)
• Engineering -1- Israel
• Fulbright-Israel Distinguished Chair in the
  Natural Sciences and Engineering (Link)
• Environmental Science -1- Italy
• Distinguished Chair at the Parthenope University
  of Naples (Link)
• Physics 1- Italy
• Distinguished Chair at the Polytechnic of Turin
  (Link)

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QA
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during todays broadcast. If we do not get to
your question, please send me an email at
ggarrison_at_cies.iie.org or visit our staff listing
at www.cies.org and contact a program officer
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Thank you for your time today

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For More Information

• Explore Fulbright via the Catalog of Awards at
  http//www.cies.org/us_scholars/us_awards/AwardsCa
  talog.htm
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  Fulbright Scholar News by writing
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• For more information, contact Gary Garrison at
  ggarrison_at_cies.iie.org or 202-686-4019, OR
  contact program staff listed at www.CIES.org.