GRANTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS
SUPPORTING US-EU RELATIONS OR EU AFFAIRS
GRANTS FOR
VALUE OF AWARD
1 • Graduate Study
2 • Pre-Doctoral Research
3 • Post-Doctoral Research
4 • University Lecturing
A monthly stipend of € 3,000, an allowance of € 2,000 for travel
and relocation costs, and sickness and accident insurance. The
maximum grant to any one candidate is set at € 29,000.
Awards are available to
American students and
professionals, including
professionals in training - decision-makers, policy-makers, individuals
in industry, the media, politics, academia, and public administration
- who wish to study, research, or lecture on a topic relevant to USEU relations, EU policy, or EU institutions. The results of eligible projects
must be relevant to at least two EU member states; projects that
do not meet this requirement should be submitted through the
Fulbright Program in the applicant’s primary country of interest.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Candidates must arrange their own placement at an accredited university, vocational training/professional institution, or independent
research center. Preference will be given to applicants with two
years of relevant professional or academic experience beyond the
Bachelor’s degree who plan to carry out their project in at least two
EU member states. However, project proposals including only one
city or university program with significant ties to European Union
institutions and studies will be considered.
For further information please consult:
http://www.fulbrightschuman.eu
Fulbright-Schuman Program
Grants for U.S. & EU citizens
• Do you have a doctoral degree
or extensive professional experience?
> Deadline: August 1
All information on http://www.cies.org/fulbrightagency.htm
• No doctoral degree or limited professional experience?
> Deadline: LATE OCTOBER
All information on http://us.fulbrightonline.org/
Please note that current officials of Community institutions are
not eligible to apply. Current EducationUSA or Fulbright employees
may not apply and must wait one year after terminating their
employment before applying.
Grants are for a minimum period of three months, maximum one
academic year, with preference being given to projects of four
months duration. Pre-doctoral awards are for one academic year.
CHAIR AT THE COLLEGE OF EUROPE
One award is offered annually for lecturing on transatlantic relations
at the College of Europe in Brugge, Belgium. The College of Europe
offers a Master’s program in European affairs to a select group of
graduates from European countries and other countries.
Fulbright-Schuman Program
Royal Library - Boulevard de l’Empereur 4 Keizerslaan - 1000 Brussels - BELGIUM
Tel: (+32) 2.519.57.72 - adviser@fulbright.be
www.fulbrightschuman.eu
GRANTS FOR EU CITIZENS
SUPPORTING US-EU RELATIONS OR EU AFFAIRS
GRANTS FOR
1 • Graduate Study
2 • Pre-Doctoral Research
3 • Post-Doctoral Research
4 • University Lecturing
Awards are available to candidates from any of the Member
States wishing to study, research, or lecture on a topic relevant
to US-EU relations, EU policy, or EU institutions. The results of
eligible projects must be relevant to at least two EU member
states; projects that do not meet this requirement should be
submitted through the Fulbright Program in the applicant’s
country of citizenship.
Prior to submitting their application, candidates must arrange
their own placement at an accredited university, vocational training/professional institution, or independent research center in
the United States. Candidates may propose to stay at more
than one institution during their grant, although they should
provide a clear plan and justification for doing so.
Proficiency in English and a minimum of three months experience
in two or more Member States is required. Preference will be
given to candidates with two years of relevant professional or
academic experience beyond the Bachelor’s degree. EU professionals and professionals in training (decision-makers, policy-makers, individuals in industry, the media, politics, academia,
and public administration) are encouraged to apply.
Student grants are normally for a minimum period of one academic year. However, applications for pre-doctoral research for a
minimum period of 6 months will also be considered.
Research and lecturing awards are
for a minimum period of 3 months,
maximum one academic year, with
preference being given to projects
of four months duration.
WHAT IS THE
FULBRIGHT-SCHUMAN PROGRAM?
The Fulbright-Schuman Program, financed by the U.S. Department
of State and the Directorate-General for Education and Culture
of the European Commission, awards grants to citizens of the
U.S. and EU Member States to further understanding of the
EU and to promote U.S.-EU relations. The Fulbright-Schuman
Program is administered by the Commission for Educational
Exchange between the U.S., Belgium and Luxembourg.
VALUE OF AWARD
A monthly stipend of the dollar
equivalent of € 3,000, an allowance
of € 2,000 for travel and relocation
costs, J-1 visa sponsorship, and
sickness and accident insurance.
The maximum grant to any one
candidate is set at € 29,000. No
candidate may receive Fulbright
Schuman funding in concurrence
with other EC funding (i.e. Marie
Curie) for the same activity.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
• Preliminary Application Deadline: February 1
• Final Application Deadline: March 1
For further information please consult:
http://www.fulbrightschuman.eu
Please note that current officials of Community institutions are
not eligible to apply. Current EducationUSA or Fulbright employees may not apply and must wait one year after terminating
their employment before applying.
Interested applicants should submit the preliminary application
online as soon as possible, together with a CV and a one-page description of their proposed project, to determine their eligibility.
Once approved, applicants must complete the final online application and upload all application materials by March 1. Successful
applicants will be notified by the first week of April at the latest.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Grants are awarded to U.S./EU citizens to study, research or
lecture at universities or institutions in EU Member States/in
the United States on the development of the EU, EU policies,
and the U.S.-EU agenda.
Project proposals should focus on comparative perspectives on issues of common concern (either transatlantic or with reference to
EU policy). Proposals may address topics such as internal and external security, peace keeping, the EU and NATO, justice and home
affairs, finance, trade, human rights, agricultural and environmental
policies, energy, asylum, human trafficking, development, EU enlargement and international education administration. This list of
topics is indicative, not exhaustive. N.B. Areas of study must relate to
EU competencies and not merely Europe or countries of Europe.
Grants are also available for professionals in international education
administration from European/U.S. universities for research in
the field of international higher education administration that
would be mutually beneficial to both the institutions. Candidates
are responsible for arranging their own placement and do not
need to hold a PhD. Grants are for a minimum of three months
and a maximum of nine months.
www.fulbrightschuman.eu