The Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program

Fulbright Awards for Canadian Scholars,

Students, and Professionals

2008-09

The Fulbright Program

• World’s premier academic exchange program• Attracts students and scholars from around the world• Active in more than 155 countries

“International educational exchange is the most significant current project designed to continue the process of humanizing mankind to the point, we would

hope, that people can learn to live in peace… We must try to expand the boundaries of human wisdom, empathy and perception, and there is no way of

doing that except through education.”

- Senator J. William Fulbright

The Mandate

• To foster mutual understanding between

Canada and the United States by:

• Providing grants for academic exchange to outstanding Canadian and American graduate students, faculty, and professionals

• Encouraging scholarship and public debate on issues of primary importance to the two countries, building overall intellectual capacity, and participating in the shaping of future leaders

Eligibility Requirements

• Canadian citizenship

• Proficiency in English

• Degree requirement:• Undergraduate degree (for Student awards) • Ph.D. or equivalent professional experience

(for Scholar awards)

• Previous Fulbright Awards:

• Lifetime maximum of 1 Fulbright student award • Lifetime maximum of 2 Fulbright scholar awards

• No recent substantial experience in the United States

• Eligible to travel to the United States

on a J-1 visa

Fulbright Award Opportunities

• For Students and Junior Professionals• Traditional Fulbright Student Awards• Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program• Fulbright Science and Technology Award

• For Scholars and Experienced Professionals• Traditional Fulbright Scholar Awards• Canada-U.S. Fulbright Visiting Research Chairs• New Century Scholar Program

• For Government of Canada Mid-Career Executives• Fulbright Mid-Career Professional Program

Traditional Fulbright Student Awards

• Formal Enrolment Awards• For candidates who plan to enrol in a graduate program in the

United States

• Graduate Research Awards• For candidates enrolled in a graduate program who wish to

conduct graduate research in the U.S. for one academic year

• Independent Research Awards• For candidates who wish to pursue one year of research in the

United States

Traditional Fulbright Student Awards

• Benefits• US$15,000 for one academic year• Health Benefit Plan• J-1 visa services • Fulbright enrichment opportunities• Worldwide network of Fulbright alumni

• Deadline• November 15 for awards to be

taken up next September

Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Awards

• Program Highlights• For Francophones between 21 and 29 years of age

interested in teaching their native language and culture to American students

• Serve as a teaching assistant for up to 20 hours/week for a period of 9 to10 months, beginning in August/September

• Benefits• Tuition scholarships for two graduate-level courses• Room and board, plus US$500 monthly stipend• J-1 visa services• Health Benefit Plan• Cultural exchange

• Deadline• January 15, 2008 for awards to be taken up

the following September

International Science and Technology Award

• Program Highlights• Prestigious new award for Ph.D. study in science,

technology, or engineering at top U.S. institutions• Intended to support candidates who demonstrate

unique aptitude and innovation in scientific fields• Benefits

• Tuition at a top U.S. university • Monthly stipend for up to 36 months• Health Benefit Plan • Book and equipment allowance• Research allowance• Professional Conference allowance• Travel and visa support• Enrichment activities  

Traditional Fulbright Scholar Awards

• Program Highlights• For candidates who plan to conduct research, teach, or pursue

a combination of both activities at an American host institution of their choice for one semester or an academic year

• Benefits• US$12,500 for one semester• J-1 visa services• Health Benefit Plan• Fulbright enrichment opportunities• Worldwide network of Fulbright alumni

• Deadline• November 15 for awards to be taken up

September or January of next academic year

Canada-U.S. Fulbright Visiting Research Chairs

• Program Highlights• Conduct research and develop partnerships• Guest Lecture at the graduate and/or undergraduate level • Contribute to overall intellectual life at host institution

• Benefits• US$25,000 for one semester• Health Benefit Plan• J-1 visa services• On-campus support• Fulbright enrichment opportunities• Worldwide network of Fulbright alumni

• Deadline• November 15 for awards to be taken up

September or January of next academic year

Canada-U.S. Visiting Research Chairs for Canadians

• Canadian Studies, North American Studies and Canada-U.S. Relations

American University Michigan State University

Arizona State University SUNY Plattsburgh

Duke University University of Washington

Kennesaw State University Woodrow Wilson International Center

• Creative Writing Field Open

Arizona State University University of California, Santa Barbara  

New York University Vanderbilt University

• International Business & Economics Journalism

Brandeis University New York University

• Law and Society Public Diplomacy

New York University University of Southern California

“My best memory, apart from having so much time to research and write, was assigning Canadian texts to my creative writing class. The students, most of whom had grown up reading American fiction had never read anything quite like it before, and we had long discussions about the idea of ‘international’ writing. It was probably the best class, and certainly the best experience I had while teaching at NYU." - Tamas Dobozy, Fulbright Chair in Creative Writing at New York University

Fulbright Senior Specialists Program

• Program Highlights• Offers Canadian institutions the opportunity to collaborate with

leading U.S. scholars and professionals• Grants range from two to six weeks • Canadian universities may submit requests for a Senior

Specialist throughout the calendar year• American senior scholars may apply throughout the year for

candidacy on the Fulbright Senior Specialist Roster

• Sample Activities• Conduct needs assessments, participate in specialized

programs and conferences, consultation, present lectures, seminars or workshops

Fulbright Mid-Career Professional Program

• Program Highlights• Provides opportunities for professional development

to senior executives of the Government of Canada

• Eligibility Requirements• Undergraduate Degree• Canadian citizenship• Proficiency in English• Employment at the EX or equivalent level and above

with the Canadian Federal Public Service• Nomination by Deputy Minister of home department• Employment in an area of the Federal government where

advanced knowledge of Canada-U.S. relations would be beneficial

Enrichment Opportunities for Canadian Fulbrighters

• Students• Gateway Orientation Program• Enrichment Seminars• Professional Enhancement Grants• Metropolitan Area Enrichment Programs • Fulbright Association• Cultural events in New York City

• Scholars• Occasional Lecturers Program• Metropolitan Area Enrichment Programs• National Council for International Visitors• Fulbright Association

Applying for a Fulbright Award

• An application includes the following:• A completed checklist• A completed application form• A personal statement• Statement of proposed research/

study/teaching• 3 letters of reference• Official transcripts (for students and

recent Ph.D.s)• English language proficiency report, where

applicable• Applications are due November 15, 2007 for

awards to be taken up during the 2008/09 academic year• Application instructions and forms are available at

http://www.fulbright.ca/en/award.asp. • Select the appropriate award category and it will lead

you to the corresponding application form

Review and Selection Process

Competition Opens May 1

Application deadline November 15

Screening and Assessment process November to December

Adjudication Committee Evaluation January

First-round Notification Early February

Board of Directors’ Academic Committee Review February

Foreign Scholarship Board Review February to March

Grantees Notified April 15

From Application to Notification

How to prepare a competitive application

• Write a project or research proposal that is clear, concise, and can be reviewed by academics outside your field

• Include a letter of acceptance from your host institution, or proof of communication Emphasize how your project will improve the understanding of Canada-U.S. relationships, in addition to how it will benefit either your host institution or research in your field

• Outline how you would serve as an ambassador to the United States

To Apply

• Application instructions and forms are available at: http://www.fulbright.ca/en/award.asp

• For further information, please call 613-688-5540, or contact:

Michelle Emond Brad Hector

memond@fulbright.ca bhector@fulbright.ca

“Our future is not in the stars but in our minds and hearts. Creative leadership and liberal

education, which in fact go together, are the first requirements for a hopeful future for

humankind. Fostering these -- leadership, learning, and empathy between cultures -- was

and remains the purpose of the international scholarship program.”

- Senator J. William Fulbright