Fulbright Scholar virtual advising sessions and competition highlight

The 2019-2020 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program competition is now open. The U.S. Scholar Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, offers valuable teaching and research awards to U.S. faculty in over 135 countries around the world. The University of Georgia has produced many Fulbright Scholars over the years who have brought great recognition to the University. To continue this trend, please encourage your faculty to explore this year’s Catalog of Awards and to be aware of the U.S. Scholar program’s Aug. 1 deadline.

To support UGA faculty considering Fulbright Scholar applications, the Office of International Education has arranged a series of one-on-one virtual advising sessions with IIE Fulbright representatives on April 16 and 17. Advising slots are limited and will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up details and additional resources of interest to faculty considering Fulbright applications can be found on the office’s website.

2019-2020 Fulbright Competition Highlights

Fulbright Flex Awards – Fulbright welcomes applications from scholars who propose multiple, short-term stays in the host country over a period of one to two years. The Flex option is available to scholars interested in research, teaching, or pursuing a combination of teaching and research. The catalog of awards will give detailed information on the Flex parameters for each participating country.

Fulbright Global Scholar Award – The Fulbright Global Scholar Award provides support for U.S. academics and professionals to engage in multi-country, trans-regional projects. Projects are welcome in all disciplines, as well as those with an interdisciplinary focus.

New Awards – Several countries have added new awards for the 2019-2020 competition:

• Mid-Career Professional Development award in Finland
• Morocco-Spain Joint Teaching/Research award
• Brazil’s Postdoctoral Scholar Award in Natural Sciences
• Fulbright Professional Scholarships in Australia-United States Alliance Studies award

Interested faculty are encouraged to sign up for one of the virtual advising sessions and, in the meantime, are invited to contact Lauren McLennan or

Brian Watkins

with questions about the program.