Fulbright Scholars Information Session

Event Date
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Uptown Campus
Malkin Sacks Commons- Room 335
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Fulbright Scholars Program - Information Session

Date: March 21

Time: 3 - 4 PM 

Where: Newcomb Institute- Malkin Sacks Commons (3rd Floor) - COM 335

***This session will be held in-person & online. If you plan to attend the online session, register HERE for ZOOM link: https://apply.iie.org/register/Tulane***

Join us for this information session highlighting the Fulbright Scholars Program, which is targeted towards faculty, graduate students, post-docs, and higher-ed professionals. The session will be led by Julia Lieber, IIE’s Outreach & Recruitment Officer for the Fulbright Scholars Program. 

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers over 400 awards in more than 135 countries for U.S. citizens to teach, conduct research, and carry out professional projects worldwide. College and university faculty, artists and professionals from a wide range of fields, can join over 400,000 Fulbrighters who have come away with enhanced skills, new connections, and greater mutual understanding.

Join this info session in order to learn more about: 

  1. Overview of the Fulbright Scholars Program: Fulbright Scholar Awards, Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Awards, Fulbright Postdoctoral Awards, Fulbright International Education Administrator Awards.

  2. Eligibility criteria for applicants.

  3. Discussion of the benefits provided by the Fulbright Scholars program, in addition to cultural exchange and networking opportunities.

  4. Walkthrough of the application process, including important deadlines and required materials.

  5. Guidance on how to create a competitive application, including tips on writing a solid proposal and obtaining strong letters of recommendations.

  6. Interview and Selection Process.

  7. Insights into how a Fulbright experience can impact one's academic and professional life.

  8. Q&A Session.

Sponsored by Tulane Global and the Fulbright Scholars Program.