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Fulbright: Overview & Opportunities
May 2008
Presented by Colleen Dube, Executive Director
Fulbright Commission
Overview
Background to the Fulbright Program
Benefits to Participation / Collaboration
Current Programs
Questions / Discussion
Staff & Contact Details
Background 1946: Established under under legislation sponsored by Senator J.
William Fulbright
Purpose: to increase mutual respect and understanding
between the people of the United States and the people of other
countries by means of educational and cultural exchanges.
1957: Fulbright Program established in Ireland, more commonly
known as An Bord Scholáireacthaí Cómhalairte (The Scholarship
Exchange Board)
1991: Fulbright Commission established as a public body
supported by the U.S. Department of State and the Department of
Foreign Affairs to operate the Fulbright Program
Background2007 / 2008 Highlights include
50th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Ireland celebrated
with inter-changes: Fulbright at 50 exhibition & concert
45 Scholarships awarded totaling €725 k for the 2007 – 2008
academic year. 60+ scholarships to be awarded 2008 – 2009, 26
US Scholars to be resident in Ireland
‘a priceless gift’ commissioned: a multi-media exploration of the
evolution of the Fulbright Program in Ireland and how Fulbright
makes a difference; to be launched September 2008
Background2007 / 2008 Highlights include
Re-branding completed to ensure Fulbright’s purpose & programs
are effectively & creatively communicated
Re-developed website, www.fulbright.ie to be launched May 2008
€666 k from DCRGA / National Lottery for Irish language awards
2008 – 2011 confirmed and launched in Dublin and NYC
Funding from Broadcasting Commission of Ireland’s Sound & Vision
Scheme for The Fulbright Experience Radio Series – to air on
Lyric FM Winter 2008
Background2008 – 2011 : Strategic Directions
1. to offer a portfolio of programs attracting diverse applicants and institutions that contributes to the on-going dialogue between the US and Ireland
2. to develop an interactive exchange for Fulbright participants that allows for rich academic and cultural experiences
3. to enhance the attraction, perception and profile of Fulbright with key stakeholders
4. to ensure the sustainability, quality and efficiency of Fulbright
Benefits of Participation / CollaborationQuality - Fulbright is one of the most prestigious
international education programs with very high visibility. It attracts and selects candidates with academic and personal excellence, leadership potential, commitment to scholarship and society and recognition that receiving a Fulbright award is for life.
Contacts — Fulbright can access a “deep reservoir of expertise” and create an international network of contacts, skills and expertise to advance institutional priorities, personnel and programs
Benefits of Participation / Collaboration Cost – Fulbright grants to in-coming US scholars / professionals and students
are a cost effective and creative way to facilitate the advancement of institutional and professional objectives and international understanding.
For US applicants, Fulbright manages the advertising and recruitment of candidates, work permit processing, health insurance and orientation programs for grantees. Irish organisations bear no employers’ PRSI or any other social costs for US scholars / professionals while in Ireland as grant payments are administered by the Fulbright Program which is subject to annual Comptroller and Auditor General audits.
For Irish applicants, Fulbright assists with the application / admission process to US institutions and visa processing with the US Embassy. US host institutions may provide tuition assistance, accommodation and stipends to Irish grantees
Current Programs
1. Irish Awards forStudentsScholars / Professionals
2.US Awards forStudentsScholars / Professionals
Current Programs – Irish Awards - StudentsAnnual Fulbright Awards for Irish Students
Number: Approx 14Value: Max €20,000
This Program enables Irish students to undertake postgraduate study and research at US colleges. There are 2 types of awards:1.Commission awards in any discipline including the visual and performing arts2.Sponsored awards for specific areas / applicants. In 2008 – 2009, these included:
CRH in business studies Enterprise Ireland in Science, Technology and Innovation Environmental Protection Agency in Environmental Science / Policy Glen Dimplex in Science, Technology and Renewables Teagasc in Agriculture and Food Science / Policy
The grant is only available for the first year but students may remain in the US for the full duration of Masters and PhD programmes. The 2009 – 2010 competition will open in early September 2008. The closing date will be at the end of November 2008.
Current Programs: Irish Awards – Students
International Science & Technology Award
Number: Approx 25 – 27 internationally
Value: $60 k per annum x years
Initiated in 2006, the award for Ph.D. candidates is designed to provide top-level students in science and technology with the U.S. government’s most prestigious and valuable scholarship. It is advertised internationally to attract the most highly qualified young women and men in the 147 countries in which Fulbright operates to the study at America’s leading universities. It provides successful candidates with fully funded Ph.D. studies for 5 years.
The competition for the 2009 – 2010 Academic Year closed on 25th April 2008.
Current Programs: Irish Awards – Students
Foreign Language Teaching Assistantship Programme (FLTA)
Number: Approx 10Value: €6,000 to cover airfare and living costs + tuition waivers
The aim of the FLTA program is to strengthen Irish language instruction at US colleges and universities while providing current or future teachers with the opportunity to refine their teaching skills and extend their knowledge of US society and culture that they can draw upon / impart when they return to Ireland. The Program offers FLTAs and US students the unique opportunity to learn about each others' culture and to build mutual understanding.
The 2009 – 2010 competition will open in early September 2008. The closing date will be at the end of November 2008.
Current Programs: Irish Awards – Scholars / Professionals
Annual Fulbright Awards for Irish Scholars / Professionals
Number: Approx 6Value: €10k - €15k for full academic year
This Program enables Irish academics / post-doctoral scholars professionals to spend 3-12 months researching / lecturing in the US. The following awards were offered for 2008 - 2009:1. Fulbright Award in any discipline including the visual and performing arts2. Fulbright Award in Deaf Education 3. Fulbright Award in Irish Literary and Cultural Studies. This award is co-sponsored by the Department of Foreign Affairs in conjunction with the Western Institute of Irish Studies and will be hosted by the University of California-Berkeley English Department during the 2008-2009 academic year and Stanford University in 2009.
The 2009 – 2010 competition will open in early September 2008. The closing date will be at the end of November 2008.
Current Programs: Irish Awards – Irish Scholars / Professionals
Fulbright Awards for Irish Language Scholars / Professionals
Number: Approx 2
Value: Max €60 k for full academic year
These awards aim to promote Irish language and culture in the United States by providing opportunities for Irish language academics to lecture / research for 4-9 months at a recognised academic institution in the U.S. and Boston College (2008), NYU (2009) and the University of Notre Dame (2010).
The 2009 – 2010 competition will open in early September 2008. The closing date will be at the end of November 2008.
Current Programs : Irish Awards – Irish Scholars / Professionals
Fulbright – Schuman Program
Number: Approx 11 – 13 throughout EuropeValue: A monthly stipend of €3k, €2k for airfare, max €30 k for re-location costs
The awards of 3 – 10 months are for research and/or post-graduate study on EU affairs or US-EU relations at an accredited U.S. university or independent research centre. Candidates are responsible for arranging their own affiliation and can request projects tenable in a maximum of two different US institutions
Two to four one-semester awards for lecturing on EU affairs or U.S.-E.U. relations, integration, and political economy at Vanderbilt University.
The 2008 – 2009 competition closed on 15th February 2008.
Current Programs: US Awards - Students
Annual Fulbright Awards for US Students
Number: Approx 3Value: €16 - €30 k
The reciprocal award to the program for Irish students in the US, this Program enables US postgraduate students to spend one-year studying / researching at a college in Ireland.
These are advertised and short-listed by the Institute of International Education (www.iie.org) each March. The Fulbright Commission in Ireland makes recommendations to the J. William Fulbright Scholarship Board that makes the final selection.
The Commission invites applications from all disciplines and from 2009 – 2010 will have a dedicated Irish Language Award.
Current Programs: US Awards – Scholars / Professionals
Annual Fulbright Awards for US Scholars / Professionals
Number: Approx 12Value: €42 k for a full academic year
The reciprocal award to the program for Irish scholars in the US, this Program enables US academics / post-doctoral scholars / professionals to spend 3 – 12 months researching and lecturing in an academic institution in Ireland. The Commission fully funds / co-funds 2 – 4 awards each year. From 2009 Colleges / institutions must fully-fund awards for inclusion in the Commission’s award text that is advertised by the Council of International Exchange of Scholars (www.cies.org) who short-list candidates for the institution and Commission’s consideration. The Fulbright Commission in Ireland makes recommendations to the J. William Fulbright Scholarship Board that makes the final selection.The Deadline for receipt of applications from interested Irish institutions for 2010 – 2011 is 5th September 2008.
Current Programs: US Awards – Scholars / Professionals
Fulbright Senior Specialist
Number: Approx 6Value: US State Dept cover travel, insurance and a per diem, Host institution cover local travel / subsistenceProgramme duration: 2-6 weeks.
The Program is designed to provide US faculty and professionals with opportunities to collaborate with professional counterparts outside the US on curriculum and faculty development, institutional planning and a variety of other academic activities in a selected range of eligible academic disciplines
Host institutions may nominate a particular US academic or may simply request an approved expert in specific field. In both cases, candidates must be approved by the US Council for the International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) and the J. William Fulbright Scholarship Board.
Current Programs: US Awards – Scholars / Professionals
Fulbright Distinguished Chair
Number: 1Value: €74k
In 2004, Ireland established a Chair in Teaching and Learning at the National College of Ireland.
These awards are viewed as the most prestigious appointments in the Fulbright Program. They provide the opportunity for a distinguished US academic to spend up to one-year lecturing / researching in an overseas country. There are currently thirty-nine distinguished chair awards available in 13 countries.
Current Programs: US Awards – Scholars / Professionals
Fulbright Inter-country Program
Number: N / AValue: Fulbright Commission assists with travel. Host institution requested to provide accommodation, subsistence and possibly a per diem
This program allows the Fulbright Commission / interested institutions in Ireland to bring a US Scholar in another European Country to Ireland for a short period (maximum 1 week) to lecture / visit with relevant colleagues.
A list of US Scholars currently in Europe is available on request from the Fulbright Commission.
Questions / Discussion
Commission Staff & Contact Details
Colleen Dube, Executive DirectorE: [email protected]
Marianne Doyle, Communications & Information OfficerE: [email protected]
Sonya McGuinness, Programme ManagerE: [email protected]
Fulbright CommissionBrooklawn HouseShelbourne Road
Dublin 4
T: + 353 (0) 1 660 7670 F: + 353 (0) 1 660 7668W: www.fulbright.ie
