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The UK-US Fulbright Commission

FULBRIGHT AWARDS FOR STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES

Applicants must be UK citizens. All awards must be taken up no earlier than July 2009 and no later than April 2010.

Fulbright Postgraduate Awards

Approximately eight scholarships intended as a contribution towards maintenance and tuition fees, up to a maximum of $40,000, are available for the first academic year of postgraduate-level study in any subject. Closing date: 31 May 2009.

Fulbright-British Friends of Harvard Business School MBA Awards

Three awards covering tuition fees only (approx. £23,000) are offered for the first academic year of an M.B.A. at Harvard Business School. Candidates must be able to demonstrate financial need. Closing date: 3 April 2009.

Fulbright-Alistair Cooke Award in Journalism

One award, made in memory of the great trans-Atlantic commentator Alistair Cooke, will be made for up to $40,000 for the first year of a postgraduate-level course in Journalism at the US university of the candidate's choice. Closing date: 31 May 2009.

Fulbright-UK Film Council Award

One award, offered in conjunction with the UK Film Council, will be made for up to £35,000 for the first year of a postgraduate-level course relating to film at the US university of the candidate's choice. The award is open to all, but female, ethnic minority and disabled applicants are particularly encouraged to apply. Closing date: 31 May 2009.

International Fulbright Science & Technology PhD Awards

Up to two awards are offered for Ph.D. study at accredited US institutions in science, technology or engineering. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State these awards have been designed to be among the most prestigious international scholarships worldwide, covering full tuition and associated fees, a monthly stipend for up to 36 months, book, equipment, research and professional conference allowances; visa sponsorship for up to five years; round-trip airfare, accident and sickness benefit coverage, and specially tailored enrichment activities. Closing date: 31 May 2009.

Fulbright-Robertson Visiting Professor in British History

This award enables a senior or junior lecturer to spend ten months at Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri. The successful candidate will receive a grant of approximately $45,000 together with economy round-trip travel for him or herself and up to four accompanying dependants. Closing date: 12 December 2008.

Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Awards

Approximately two awards of £15,000 (pro-rated for shorter projects) are offered to academics or professionals to facilitate research and/or lecturing for a minimum of ten months. Candidates must have an invitation from a leading US institution. Closing date: 12 February 2009.

Fulbright-AstraZeneca Research Scholarship

An award offered in conjunction with AstraZeneca for a postdoctoral scientist with an invitation to conduct research in the US on an aspect of cell biology, molecular biology or bio-informatics. The award period is for a minimum of ten months and is worth £17,500 plus round trip airfare. Closing date: 12 February 2009.

For further information, please see our website (http://www.fulbright.co.uk).