Fulbright's plan was for revenue from this surplus war property to fund new educational programs where participants from around the world could conduct research, exchange ideas and work together to solve problems on a global scale. Today, the Fulbright Program is considered the largest and most prestigious educational exchange program, providing recent college graduates, graduate students and young professionals the opportunity to continue their education or professional development through research and study in a foreign country [source: IIE ].
As of , there have been more than , Fulbright scholars since the program was introduced; approximately , of which were from the United States [source: U. Department of State: About ]. Each year, around 7, grants are awarded to students in more than countries to conduct research on topics ranging from microfinance to the influence of pop culture in emerging economies [source: U.
Department of State: Alumni ]. The Fulbright Program is extremely competitive, and scholarships are awarded in nearly every field, from science to the performing arts. The program is open to anyone interested in applying, but recipients are chosen based on merit, professional and academic achievement, and the ability to represent their countries and cultures.
There are two primary Fulbright Scholarship programs: the Fulbright U. S Student Program , which grants awards for U. Both scholarships are awarded for one academic year, but in some cases, may be renewed upon completion of the first term. In the next section, we'll look at who is in charge of the Fulbright Program and how it's funded.
The Fulbright Program receives most of its funding through an annual appropriation made from Congress to the Department of State. In addition to U. In , the U. But the member J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board , made up of educational and political leaders, is responsible for defining policies and establishing criteria for awards. In participating countries, appointed commissions establish the number of grants and categories based on input they receive from local stakeholders.
As of , there were 50 active commissions, 47 of which are funded jointly by the United States and each nation's respective government [source: CIES]. Each commission has a board, made up of the same number of Americans as representatives from participating countries. In countries where there's not a commission, the U.
In the next section, we'll look at the different types of scholarships available under the Fulbright Program. For U. S applicants, there are three types of Fulbright Scholarships , each of which are typically awarded for one academic year. Recipients of this scholarship plan their own projects, which may include coursework, lab research or work in the creative or performing arts. The primary focus of the ETA is to engage students in the classroom, and it doesn't require a significant research component.
ETA participants typically work in schools where they can strengthen the students' language abilities and knowledge of the United States. Finally, there are Travel-only Grants , which are available only in Italy, Hungary and Germany, and are designed to be used with other scholarships that may not provide for international travel.
If you have any questions you are always welcome to contact us. In Fulbright Denmark. Why Apply for a Fulbright Grant? Among the Best and Brightest. Article continues under picture. Individual Guidance. Alumni Network All Over the World. Please explore our catalog of awards and connect with Fulbright to learn more. Meet the new cohort of Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassadors. We will be introducing them in a series of live webinars taking place on June 9, July 1, and July 9. The Fulbright Arctic Initiative will bring together a network of scholars, professionals and applied researchers from the Arctic Council member countries for a series of three seminar meetings and a Fulbright exchange experience.
Read More. Fulbright U. Go to Website. Fulbright Arctic Initiative The Fulbright Arctic Initiative will bring together a network of scholars, professionals and applied researchers from the Arctic Council member countries for a series of three seminar meetings and a Fulbright exchange experience. Explore opportunities for U. For application advice, attend an IIE guidance session, which are held around the country.
Study objectives define the specific aims of the study and should be clearly stated in the introduction of the research protocol. Note that the study objective is an active statement about how the study is going to answer the specific research question. Research objectives describe concisely what the research is trying to achieve. They summarize the accomplishments a researcher wishes to achieve through the project and provides direction to the study. This will help you come up with suitable objectives for your research project.
Beneficiaries are those who are likely to be interested in or to benefit from the proposed research.
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