The US-UK Fulbright 2013-14 Student Awards

Instructions for completing the Fulbright Student Programme Application

Deadline for receipt of completed application is:

Postmarked by: Wednesday 14th November 2012 Hand Delivered by: 17:00h Thursday 15th November 2012 Online Submission by: 17:00h Thursday 15th November 2012

APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH THESE DEADLINES / INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE DEEMED INELIGIBLE

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE COMMENCING THE APPLICATION

CONTENTS
1. Nature of Grants 2. Eligibility Requirements 4. Completing & Submitting the Application 5. Selection Process 6. Online Application Instructions p. 1 p. 3 p. 6 p. 7 p. 8

1. NATURE OF GRANTS
Fulbright grants consist of: Monetary awards as a contribution to tuition fees and living costs for one academic year (unless otherwise specified) Sickness and accident benefit coverage J-1 visa sponsorship and administration Substantial pre-departure support, including a Finalists Workshop (March) and a 3-day Orientation Programme (July) Once on-the-ground in the US, further support is offered by the Institute of International Education (IIE), including additional programme opportunities. Duration of Grants: Fulbright grants are awarded for a minimum of six to a maximum of twelve months beginning during the academic year 2013-2014. (12 month grants are awarded to Fulbright grantees that are required to arrive
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during the summer for an introductory course). Grants must be taken up during the 2013-2014 academic year. No deferrals are allowed. Duration of Degrees: The length of your degree programme may exceed the available funding and sponsorship limits of your Fulbright grant. The requirements for completing academic work toward a degree vary depending upon the degree desired, the candidates academic background and the regulations of the individual US institution to which the candidate is admitted. It is usually not possible to obtain a degree in one academic year. Although the minimum time required for a Masters degree is one academic year, a student should expect to spend from at least one summer session to an additional academic year to complete the academic requirements. For the Doctoral degree, at least two to three academic years are required beyond the Masters degree period. A grant may be revoked, terminated, or suspended. Grounds for revocation or termination include, but are not limited to: (1) violation of any law of the United States or the home country; (2) any act likely to give offense to the United States; (3) failure to observe satisfactory academic or professional standards; (4) physical or mental incapacitation; (5) engaging in any unauthorized income-producing activity; (6) failure to comply with the grants terms and conditions; (7) material misrepresentation made by any grantee in the application form or grant document; (8) conduct which may have the effect of bringing the U.S. Department of State or the Fulbright Programme into disrepute; and (9) violation of the policies of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FSB). A grant may be suspended if (1) the grantee ceases to carry out the project or academic programme during the grant period or (2) the grantee leaves the United States for more than two weeks without authorisation of the Fulbright Commission.

2. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Potential applicants should ensure that they meet the following minimum eligibility criteria before applying: Citizenship Eligible Citizenship: UK citizen (resident anywhere except the United States), or Irish citizen normally resident in Northern Ireland or elsewhere in the UK
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Ineligible : US citizens / dual US-UK nationals and holders of US immigrant visas (green cards), or applicants for same, are not eligible to apply; Applicants with extensive previous experience in the United States (e.g. currently studying at or recently graduated from a US academic institution, resident in the US currently or for five or more years in the previous six years); Individuals who received a Fulbright Award within the last five years.

Academic Excellence Applicants must hold or expect to obtain a minimum 2:1 honours undergraduate degree or the equivalent prior to your anticipated enrolment with a US university. Specific Course of Study or Research in the US Anyone regardless of age that intends to enroll on a US Masters or PhD degree programme or conduct independent research (minimum 6 months) as part of an UK or European PhD programme is eligible to apply to the Fulbright Student Programme Successful candidates must apply to and secure admission to a US college (whether in a Masters or PhD Programme or research as part of an UK/EU PhD) before commencing an award. Applications to US institutions should be submitted by the US institutions deadlines. Candidates called for interview will be expected to provide an update on the status of their applications to US institutions. Candidates should reference the institutions they are applying to in the Study Research Objective essay and in Question 41 of the online application. The awards are for a minimum of 6 months and maximum of 12 months post-graduate study or research in the US and Fulbright funding is for ONE academic year only (unless otherwise specified). Awards must be taken up in the 2013/2014 academic year e.g. grants to commence from August 2013 until August 2014. Deferrals are not permitted. In the Study Research Objective essay, applicants should outline what programme of study or research they intend to complete in the US, which institutions in the US they are applying to / intend to research at, why they need to go to the US and how the period in the US will enhance their knowledge, skills and understanding in the
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discipline and future career / research. Medical sciences applicants: Please note that no clinical programme of study (e.g. patient contact) is permitted on Fulbright grants. The U.S. Department of State has designated the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) as the sole agency authorized to sponsor alien physicians for internship, residency and specialized clinical training in the United States. Leadership & Understanding of Fulbright: The Fulbright Awards Programme is looking not only for academic excellence but also: demonstrable leadership qualities and ambassadorial skills with evidence of cultural sensitivity and a genuine desire to learn more about the United States and share with American citizens aspects of British culture experience and interest in a range of extracurricular and community activities a desire to further the Fulbright Programme and give back to your home country upon returning.

Applicants who meet the above requirements should ensure that they meet the criteria for the individual award category in which they will apply. Please review the selection criteria, minimum eligibility and Terms and Conditions relating to the category for which you intend to apply before making an application: Fulbright Postgraduate Student Awards (All Disciplines) Fulbright-British Friends Of Harvard Business School MBA Awards Fulbright Alistair Cooke Award in Journalism Fulbright Elsevier Award *NEW* Fulbright Leon Jaworski Award *NEW* Fulbright State-Street Award *NEW*

Fulbright Scholars enter the United States on an Exchange Visitor (J- 1) visa, authorised under a U.S. Department of State programme. Fulbright Scholars are therefore subject to the two-year home-country residency requirement associated with the J-1 visa. Candidates will not be eligible for a US residency or work visa until they have fulfilled the two-year home residency requirement of the J-1 visa.
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Please contact programmes@fulbright.org.uk if you have any questions regarding your eligibility.

3. COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION

OVERVIEW OF THE PROCESS There are six steps to the Fulbright Visiting Student Application once you have created an account and logged on (see p.9 - 25). Further information on each of these steps is presented later in this document. 1. 2. 3. Read the INSTRUCTIONS for completing the application carefully and in its entirety so that you understand the requirements. Complete the APPLICATION FORM (p.1 3, 8 10 of the online application) Upload DOCUMENTS: study/research objectives (p.4 online), personal statement (p.5 online), curriculum vitae (p.6 online), transcript (p.7 online), writing sample for creative writing (p.11 online if applicable). Nominate your REFERENCES APPLICATION INSPECTOR to make sure that all the required questions are answered and that your application form is complete and ready to be submitted online. Once the system has verified that your application is complete you will be able to click Print/Preview to create a PDF of your entire application. Please ensure that each section appears correctly and no information is cut-off. Please print out two copies, one for your records, and one to submit to the US-UK Fulbright Commission. SUBMIT APPLICATION: The final step! Submit your application form securely online and submit the required hard copy by post to: Fulbright Awards Programme, US-UK Fulbright Commission, Battersea Power Station, 188 Kirtling Street, London, SW8 5BN, United Kingdom.

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A completed application comprises: The Fulbright Student Programme Application Form with all sections completed and requested supplemental documentation (study/research objective, personal statement, curriculum vitae, transcript(s), and copy of passport. 3 references: submitted online ONLY by the referees. Supplemental Commission Form
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Candidates must submit:

Online
1. 2. Application and supplemental documentation through the Embark System 3 references through the Embark System by the competition deadline 17:00 Thursday 15th November 2012. It is the candidates responsibility to ensure referees submit on time to avoid an incomplete application.

Note: Please submit the application online electronically FIRST before printing the hard copy for submission. Otherwise your hard copy will be incomplete.

AND in Hardcopy to
The Awards Programme, US-UK Fulbright Commission, 188 Kirtling Street, London, SW8 5BN, United Kingdom 1. 2. 3. 4. Application Form printed from Embark Website Signature Form printed from Embark Website Completed COMMISSION FORM Copy of Passport

APPLICATIONS OR SUPPORTING MATERIALS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL BE DEEMED INELIGIBLE. Please contact programmes@fulbright.org.uk if you have any questions regarding the submission requirements.

4. SELECTION PROCESS
OVERVIEW OF THE PROCESS 15th November 2012: Deadline for Applications (see p.1, above) November December 2012: Initial screening and review of applications are done by the US-UK Fulbright Commission and review panels. You should not expect to hear from the Commission during this time and staff are unable to comment on the process or an individual applications status.
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If short-listed, successful candidates must be available for interview in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast, Monday 28th January Friday 15th February 2013 inclusive. Telephone / Skype interviews are not permitted. It is the responsibility of the applicant to be available for interview at the date and time allocated and to cover the associated costs.

February 2013: After the interviews, the recommendations of the interview panels will be considered by the Fulbright Commission before being referred to Council for International Exchange of Scholars, the US Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FSB) in Washington, DC. Final approval of all grantees is made by the FSB. Late February : Notification, finalists invited to Fulbright Finalists Workshop Mid-March: Fulbright Finalists Workshop in London March-May: Fulbright and J1 visa paperwork Week of 8-12 July: Fulbright Pre-Departure Orientation From mid-July 2013 to 30 April 2014: Independent departures, Your Fulbright Exchange begins

Fulbright Awards are subject to successful candidates: Receiving and accepting an admission offer/affiliation letter from a recognised institution in the US Confirming they have sufficient funds to complete their programmes/course of study. Candidates must ensure they have enough funding to cover all the costs of study in the US not covered by the Fulbright Award (e.g. accommodation, supplemental insurance and travel). Students should be applying directly to US colleges for admission and financial aid at the same time or prior to applying for a Fulbright award. Requests for financial aid are usually a separate process from the admission process and may have an earlier closing date. Check the US Colleges website for course and admission details. Receiving final approval from the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board in Washington, DC
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Completing a medical history and examination form Attending a pre-departure orientation in London (Week of 8-12 July) Obtaining a J-1 Visa which the Commission arranges on behalf of successful candidates. Complying with the J-1 Visa 2-year home rule. i.e. candidates will not be eligible for a US residency or work visa until they have fulfilled the two-year home residency requirement of the J-1 visa

5. ONLINE APPLICATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS

Applications are completed online but must be printed and signed, along with several supplemental forms, and posted to the Fulbright Commission (arrival must be on or before 15 November 2012 - see p. 1, above). From the www.fulbright.org.uk website, when you click the Apply Now button, you will be redirected to the Embark/IIE online application site where you will need to register as a new user. Your email address will be your user ID. It is very important that you keep your user ID and password in a safe place. The Commission cannot retrieve lost user IDs or passwords. It is also advisable for you to bookmark the URL for the Embark/IIE online application site for future reference to avoid having to come back through the Fulbright website. You will be able to log in and out of your application account and will not be required to complete the application in one sitting. Note for Repeat Applicants: To re-enter the Fulbright application process you will have to set up a new account with a different email address than previously used. The online application is facilitated by IIE and is used by Fulbright Commissions worldwide. Each Commission sets its own policies, procedures and country-specific instructions for using the online application system, therefore you must follow the instructions below in order to prepare for review by the US-UK Fulbright Commission. Some helpful tips:
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 Avoid using all capital letters when answering Questions, e.g. name, address, etc. It is better to use upper and lower case, e.g. Ron Smith. You can copy and paste information into all text boxes. In the text boxes, you must limit your responses to the space provided. Information that exceeds the space provided will not display or print. If what you have typed or copied exceeds the size of the box, you must edit it. It is a good idea to preview each page of your application to make sure that all your data displays. You can review each page of the application in its PDF format by clicking on the Preview button on the upper right-hand corner. Closing out of the PDF view will bring you back to your application. You will create essays on pages 4, 5 and 6. On the essay pages, text entered that exceeds the space provided will display and print. However, it is recommended that you try to keep your essays to one page when possible. You have several ways in which you can create your essays. o You can compose your essay on-line. Please note, there is a 40-minute time out function. In other words, you will need to either complete your essay in 40 minutes or periodically save your essay. You will not be able to customize the formatting of your essay. o You can copy and paste text from another document and edit online. Again, you will have a 40-minute time-out function. You will not be able to customize the formatting. o You can upload text from another document. This is the only option where you will be able to have special formatting, e.g. bold, underline, headers, double spacing, etc. While you cannot edit an uploaded document on-line, you can delete your upload, make your corrections in your document off-line, and upload again. Pages 4 (research study objective) and 5 (personal statement) contain a header that displays on the PDF view. Therefore, you must leave a 1 inch (4cm) margin at the top of every page of your essays to allow space for the header that will appear on the print version of your application. You should preview all of your essays to make sure the formatting is correct before submitting your application by clicking the preview button in upper right-hand corner of the screen. When you preview an essay, you must use the Back browser button to return to your essay. Closing
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out of the HTML preview (i.e. clicking the X in the upper right-hand corner) will exit you from your application. Some questions are required. In other words, you will not be able to complete and submit your application until all required questions are completed. When you click on the Application Inspector button on the Home page, your application will be checked for completeness. You will be prompted to enter any missing information on required questions. Often specific instructions for completing a question will be provided in the application. Please read all instructions carefully. In addition, please review the following important information. It is very important that the following questions are answered correctly

PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS INSTRUCTIONS These appear immediately after you submit details to create your online account. Please amend before submission if you have answered incorrectly - in particular for EU non-UK citizens you must ensure United Kingdom is listed in Q1.
Preliminary 1 Home Country/Country Applying from You must select the United Kingdom. Selecting another country in this field will send your completed application to the Fulbright Commission in that country and not to the US-UK Fulbright Commission. If we do not receive your online application we cannot review or consider your application for the Award. (If you are a citizen of another country but still eligible for a UK Fulbright grant please still select United Kingdom and provide the paperwork needed along with your supplemental commission form).

Preliminary 2 Program Applying You must select the Fulbright Foreign Student Program

Preliminary 3 Have you checked with your Fulbright Program Office You must select Yes

Preliminary 4 Academic Level Fulbright Postgraduate Awards are offered for graduate study only

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There are 7 sections / tabs in the Fulbright Foreign Student Application Menu once you have created an account and logged on 1. Read INSTRUCTIONS for Ireland carefully in their entirety so that you understand the requirements for this application. 2. Complete the APPLICATION FORM 3. Upload DOCUMENTS / ESSAYS (study / research objective, personal statement, curriculum vitae) 4. Upload SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS 5. Nominate your RECOMMENDERS 6. APPLICATION INSPECTOR to make sure that all the required questions are answered and that your application form is complete and ready to be submitted online. 7. SUBMIT APPLICATION: The final step! Submit your application form securely online and submit the required hard copies as outlined in Section 3 above.

Section 2 - Application Form (p.1) Page 1

Question 1. Name It is very important that your name is exactly as it appears (or will appear) on your passport. You must use upper and lower case when entering your name, e.g. Ron Smith. Also, do not use diacritical markings as this will create computer-related problems Question 8. Country of Citizenship Your answer (United Kingdom or relevant EU member state) must reflect the US-UK Fulbright Commissions citizenship criteria (see p. 2 - 3 above) Please note that applicants can only apply to ONE Fulbright Country Office / Commission per Application Cycle (e.g. for 2013 2014). Please contact programmes@fulbright.org.uk if you have any questions regarding this.
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Question 11. Application Cycle UK applicants are applying for the 2013-2014 cycle. Question 11. Degree Objective Your choice should reflect the following definitions: o Masters - should be used for applicants who intend to pursue fulltime study for a Master's degree granted by a U.S. institution. o Doctorate - should be used for applicants who intend to pursue full-time study for a doctoral degree granted by a U.S. institution. o Non-Degree - should be used for applicants who will pursue coursework at degree-granting accredited educational institutions, but whose work will not lead to a degree granted by a U.S. institution. An applicant must engage in a full-time prescribed course of study. o Visiting Student Researcher should be used for applicants who will pursue research projects at a degree-granting accredited education institution while currently enrolled in an UK / European Masters / Doctorate programme. An applicant will be required to engage in an independent full-time research project under the supervision of a research advisor at their U.S. host institution. Question 12. Major Field of Study From the choices, select the field of study most appropriate to your study objective. You can briefly elaborate on the exact nature of your objective in the text box that follows.

Section 2 - Application Form (p.2 - 3) Page 2 3

Question 14. Education Please list all post-A level institutions attended in reverse order (putting the most recently attended first). Please list all post-A level institutions attended even those from which you did not achieve a degree. Do not include education up to and including A-levels. If a scholarship or sponsor funded your degree, please indicate so by writing the words funded by followed by the name of the source of funding, in brackets, after the name of the institution, e.g. Nottingham University (funded by LEA). Questions 15 20. If you cannot include information for these fields please enter N/A. Do not leave them blank.
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Question 21. Current Position or Occupation Please select from the drop down menu the position title which best describes the activity in which you are currently (or were most recently) involved. There is an option for Student if you are still in Higher Education.

Question 24. Examination Results Please note results from standardised tests are not required for completion of your Fulbright application. If you have not obtained any results you can leave this section blank. If you have already taken a GRE or GMAT you may include these scores in this section and submit a copy of your results (computer printouts will suffice) to the Commission along with your other application materials. It is not compulsory at this stage.

Question 25. Travel Please fill this out to the best of your ability. Please do not include personal travel that did not exceed 30 days.

Question 26. Emergency Contact Please include a UK based emergency contact. You may leave the section for a US based emergency contact blank.

Section 3 Documents/Essays (p.4 - 12) Page 4

Question 27. Study/Research Objective The study/research objective description that you provide is an essential and highly important part of your application. You should: Write a clear and very detailed description of the programme they want to pursue in the US in essay format. As this is an indication of your written communication skills, make sure it is well organised, written and SPELL CHECKED Outline your purpose for applying to the Fulbright Programme
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Clearly identify the area(s) within your field of study in which you want to specialise or concentrate. If there is specific research that you want to accomplish, please explain it as fully as space allows Outline how the period in the US will enhance your knowledge, skills and understanding and future development in the specified discipline Reference the specific universities where you would like to study or have applied to and highlight your top choice Applicants applying to a Masters or Doctorate degree programme should detail the programme you wish to undertake, the course you wish to study, research objectives (if applicable) and how your study plan fits with your training and career to date Applicants who intend to pursue research while currently enrolled on and in the advanced stages of an Irish/EU PhD should identify the research question or objectives, methodology, expected results and planned dissemination of information. Remember to leave a 1 inch (4 cm) margin at the top of every page to allow room for the header that will appear on the PDF view. Preview your essay to check the formatting before submitting your application.

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Question 28. Personal Statement The personal statement is a vital part of your Fulbright application. It tells the interview panel about you personally not just academically. Applicants should: Conduct a careful, well thought out, self-assessment with reference to the Fulbright Programmes purpose and objectives to be able to articulate an understanding of the Fulbright Programme, the qualities of a Fulbrighter and how you and Fulbright will benefit from your receiving an award Compose a narrative essay in which you include information about your formative experiences (educational, professional, personal), personal and professional ambitions and special non academic, extracurricular interests Describe who you are, what your goals are, and what you hope to achieve in the US and upon your return to the UK Outline your motivations, relevant preparations and expectations of the Fulbright Programme Not repeat or re-hash the study objective essay or provide a narrative of your CV Remember the personal statement is an indication of your written communication skills. Make sure it is well organised, written and SPELL CHECKED
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Remember to leave a 1 inch (4 cm) margin at the top of every page to allow room for the header that will appear on the PDF view. Preview your essay to check the formatting before submitting your application.

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Question 29. Resume / Curriculum Vitae UPLOAD A CURRICULUM VITAE. Remember to preview to check the formatting before submitting your application. Visual, architecture and performing arts applicants are also required to submit 4 samples of recent work ideally on CD / DVD labeled with the candidates name. Please contact programmes@fulbright.org.uk if you have any questions regarding this.

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Question 30. Transcript You must submit a copy of your academic transcript or letter confirming your university grades/results so far. We require you to include most recent university grades with your application. If you do not have an academic transcript, results/grades achieved so far should be printed on headed paper and stamped/signed by your home institution. You should have your academic transcript sent directly to you. You should then include your transcript with your main application, paper clipped to the back of your application

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Question 31. Personal Information Email The information provided on this form will be used by the US-UK Fulbright Commission and Fulbright administrative agencies for internal purposes only. Please ensure that you include a current email address that you check regularly. Do not enter a university or work email. The email address must be valid throughout the entire Fulbright application process and if successful throughout your time in the US. We will be contacting all shortlisted applicants to interview by email so we must have an active account by which to contact you by. Question 32. National Identification Number
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This is not a required field. You may leave this field blank. Question 36. Other Scholarships Indicate if you are planning to apply for a fellowship, scholarship, assistantship or other educational grant or loan from another organization, government or educational institution. This information will not prejudice your application. Question 37. References Please complete this section fully and ensure that you have the correct email address for each of your 3 referees. Three letters of Reference should be submitted ONLINE ONLY by your referees. You will be required to register each of your referees again in Step 5 of the application form. Please review our guidance on selecting and briefing your referees. Question 38. Proposed Length of Stay in the U.S. You should include not only your Fulbright year but also any additional years that you would be in the USA to complete your programme of study; e.g. the majority of US Masters programmes are 2 years. Question 39. Approximate Arrival Date This should be the proposed start date of your period of study or research in the USA. For the majority of applicants undertaking a Masters degree in this USA this would be August or September 2013. Question 41. University It is NOT expected that you will have been officially admitted by time of application to your US University but if short-listed for interview you should have identified and applied to your preferred universities. At the time of application, please complete this page as fully as possible indicating any institutions you have identified / contacted to date. Do not just list the name of a university in which you are interested. Be specific. Provide the name of the department / academic staff and the specific programme within that department in which you are interested. If you have been in contact or correspondence with a faculty member, please provide the name and contact information for that individual. If you have letters of admission, letters of invitation, or other correspondence from a school, especially a preferred programme, please forward a copy (not the original) with the signature page and academic transcripts to the US-UK Fulbright Commission by closing date of the awards, 15th November 2012.

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Applicants are encouraged to conduct a thorough university search beyond those institutions that are simply well known. Please review our guidance on choosing a degree programme to ensure you have a well-rounded list of institutions. If offered an award, the Fulbright scholarship will only be tenable at universities listed on the online application and agreed upon at the time of interview. Scholarships are only tenable for admission offers made for the 2013-14 academic year. Important note: inclusion of institutions to which you have applied is mandatory. If you have any letters of admission, letters of invitation, and deferral requests at a US university, please include this information here and upload any offer letters into the Supplemental Forms section in Step 4 of the online application.

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Question 42. Funds Available For Your First Year This information will not prejudice your application. Since the Fulbright grant that may be awarded to you might only cover a portion of your expenses, you may need to provide funds of your own, or from other sources, in order to complete your study or research objective. Please complete this form to the best of your ability based on information that you have at the time of application. If you should have a major change in your financial resources while your grant is pending, you should immediately inform the US-UK Fulbright Commission. Please be as honest as possible- again, this will not prejudice your application in any way. Question 42(c). Other Funds Please only include grants and scholarships that you have actually applied for. Any future grant applications can be added to your application at a later stage. Question 43. Funds Available After Your First Year You only need to complete this form if you will be staying in the USA to complete your programme of study or research for more than one year. This information is required as any US visa application is conditional on you having the funds available to support yourself.
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Question 45. Dependants Please only list dependants who will require financial assistance from you during your stay in the US.

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All applicants should upload the COMMISSION FORM on this page of the application. Police Research Fellows, Hubert Humphrey Public Affairs Fellows and NI Public Sector Fellows must complete all pages of the COMMISSION FORM including page 3 Promissory Statement by Applicants Employer. All other applicants are only required to complete the Monitoring information on pages 1 and 2 of the COMMISSION FORM.

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Document/Essays Creative /script writing applicants only should upload a writing sample here.

SECTION 4 - SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS

The following forms can be found by clicking on the Supplemental Forms tab on the left hand margin of the Menu bar Letter of Reference: You must have three letters of reference submitted on your behalf THROUGH THE ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM ONLY (see Item 37 above and Section 5 below). Report on Proficiency in English: The US-UK Fulbright Commission does NOT require this to be filled out. Transcript Release Form (for post-secondary U.S. transcripts only): The US_UK Fulbright Commission does NOT require this to be filled out. Signature Form: You must print out, sign, and submit this form to the US-UK Fulbright Commission along with additional accompanying documentation, e.g. academic transcripts by the Awards deadline. Academic Records Information: The US-UK Fulbright Commission does NOT require this to be filled out.
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SECTION 5 RECOMMENDATIONS
Three letters of References must be submitted ONLINE by your referees. All references should be submitted by academics under whom you have studied or pursued research or by someone who has supervised you in work related to your proposed field of study. Letters of reference should not be written by persons related to you either by blood or marriage or by personal friends. The letters should be written in English. If they are not, an original English translation must be provided. It is the responsibility of the applicant to: Register all three of their referees in this section of the online application as early as possible in the application process (in addition to answering Question 37) Ensure all three referees receive an email notification and link to the online reference form Beware: this email can often go into Spam Ensure all three referees submit the reference ONLINE no later than the deadline of 17:00 Thursday 15th November 2012 and that they each receive a confirmation email from the system The Embark system will send you an email to advise that the references have been submitted also. You will NOT be able to view them NOTE: candidates can submit their application online WITHOUT the reference section being completed so it is VITAL to ensure your referees complete and submit references on time. This can be tracked in the status section of Recommendations section. It is the responsibility of each applicant to ensure: (a) each of their referees receive the online link via email following the submission of their details (b) each of their referees submit the reference online by the deadline of 17:00 Thursday 15th November

SECTION 6 - APPLICATION INSPECTOR

Before you can submit your application electronically, your application will be reviewed for completeness. If there is missing data, you will be prompted to correct. Review and print your application: Review a PDF version of your application and print a copy for your records.
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SECTION 7 - SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

After completing this application and thoroughly reviewing it, you will submit it electronically to the US-UK Fulbright Commission. Please note, it is essential that the following questions were answered correctly on the Preliminary Questions Page: Program: Make sure that you identified the Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2013-2014 as the award programme to which you are applying. Country of Citizenship: See Item 1 Country of Residency: See Item 1 If you entered any question incorrectly, you must correct your answer(s) prior to submitting your application. You can make corrections by clicking on the update my answers to preliminary questions link on the upper-right hand corner of the Home page. After submitting your application electronically, you will be able to access it in a viewable PDF format and access supplemental forms. You will be able to print your application and supplemental forms. However, you will not be able to make changes to your application. In addition, you will be able to access tracking information (see below for further information). Candidates must submit:

Online
3. 4. Application and supplemental documentation through the Embark System 3 references through the Embark System by the competition deadline 17:00 Thursday 15th November 2012. It is the candidates responsibility to ensure referees submit on time to avoid an incomplete application.

Note: Please submit the application online electronically FIRST before printing the hard copy for submission. Otherwise your hard copy will be incomplete.

AND in Hardcopy to
The Awards Programme, US-UK Fulbright Commission, 188 Kirtling Street, London, SW8 5BN, United Kingdom
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5. 6. 7. 8.

Application Form printed from Embark Website Signature Form printed from Embark Website Completed COMMISSION FORM Copy of Passport

APPLICATIONS OR SUPPORTING MATERIALS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL BE DEEMED INELIGIBLE. Please contact programmes@fulbright.org.uk if you have any questions regarding the submission requirements.
Fulbright Awards Programme US-UK Fulbright Commission | Battersea Power Station | 188 Kirtling Street | London | SW8 5BN | United Kingdom Tel +4420 7498 4010 Fax: +4420 7498 4023 E: programmes@fulbright.org.uk

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