DePauw University Fulbright Interest Meeting

9 April 2008

Meeting Organization

Brief Introductions Fulbright Program Overview Application Process Resources Advice from recent Fulbright Winners Q&A

DePauw People

Doug Harms DePauw’s Fulbright Program Advisor (FPA) Fulbright Scholar to Bulgaria 2004-05

Eric Reese, Kathryn Haklin, Jen Long Recommended for 2008-2009 Award

Tom Hall Participated in Evaluation Committee

Marnie McInnes Academic Affairs

David Gellman – Former FPA

Fulbright Program

Established in 1946 under legislation introduced by then Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas

Goal: Increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries

Approximately 6,000 grants awarded annually Fulbright Program operates in over 155

countries worldwide

Fulbright Programs for DePauw Graduates US Student Program

Fellowships to US recent bachelor’s graduates for study and research abroad

Approximately 1,400 awards each year

Fulbright Programs for DePauw Graduates (continued) English Teaching Assistantship (ETA)

Program Improve foreign students’ English language

abilities Participants placed outside capital cities and

are fully integrated in the host community Participants increase their own language skills

and knowledge of host country Participants may also pursue study and

research

Eligibility

U.S. citizen Graduating senior or hold a B.S./B.A. degree,

master's, or doctoral degree candidate, or young professional or artist

Thinking of studying, teaching or conducting research abroad

In good health

Study/Research Award Qualifications Adequate formal training for the proposed

study or research is essential Graduating seniors will generally be expected

to attend regular university lectures, but they should describe the study programs they wish to follow in terms as specific as possible

Language skills must be commensurate with the requirements of your project, and are an element of its feasibility. Additional language training may be available.

Study/Research Award Proposal

All fields of study are acceptable unless otherwise noted

Must have a strong, feasible, and compelling project that can be completed in one country during one year. Project should include community engagement.

Must have a host country affiliation

English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) Proposal Why you would like to undertake a Teaching

Assistant Assignment in the particular country Specific qualifications, training, and/or

experiences How you expect to benefit from the

assignment, and what use you will make of the experience upon your return to the US

What use you will make of your time outside the classroom

Fulbright Application

Application Project Proposal (2 pages) Personal Essay (1 page) Language Reports (if required) References (exactly 3) Complete application should describe:

Your preparation for Fulbright Why Fulbright is the next logical step for you How Fulbright will prepare you for the next stage

of life

Application Timeline

Spring/Early Summer. Look over Fulbright material and start working on proposal

July 18. Send first draft of proposal to Doug Harms

September 8. Inform Doug Harms that you intend to apply for a Fulbright

October 1. ALL materials must be submitted electronically and as hard-copy

October 2-10. Interviews with campus committee

Fulbright Selection Process

National Screening Committee Experts review applications in November and

December and make recommendations Applicants notified by end of January

Host Country Review Applicants notified between mid-March and

late-June

Where to Start

Become familiar with resources, especially the Fulbright website

Research vs. ETA Select country

Match your background/interests/project Competitiveness

Start EARLY!!

Resources

http://us.fulbrightonline.org Application and instructions Descriptions of all awards Tips, FAQs, and newsletters

http://www.csc.depauw.edu/~dharms/DPU-Fulbright/ DPU Information about Fulbright

Doug Harms dharms@depauw.edu

Advice from Recent Fulbright Winners Jennifer Long

Research in Cambodia Kathryn Haklin

ETA in France Eric Reese

ETA in South Korea

Question and Answer

Any Questions?