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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 2011 and no later than April 2012.

Fulbright Postgraduate Awards

Approximately 10 to 16 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: May 2010.

Fulbright-British Friends of Harvard Business School M.B.A. 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: April 2010.

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 or in a specialist subject leading to a career in Journalism at a US university of the candidate's choice. Closing date: May 2010.

Fulbright-UK Film Council Award

One award, offered in conjunction with the UK Film Council, will be made for the equivalent of £20,000 for the first year of a postgraduate-level course relating to film at a 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: May 2010.

International Fulbright Science & Technology Ph.D. 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: May 2010.

Fulbright M.B.A. Award

One award for up to $40,000 is offered for the first year of an M.B.A. programme at a US university of the candidate's choice. Please note this award is not tenable at Harvard Business School. Closing date: May 2010

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 $50,000 together with economy round-trip travel for him or herself and up to four accompanying dependants. Closing date: May 2010.

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: May 2010.

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 £20,000 plus round trip airfare. Closing date: May 2010.

Fulbright Multiple Sclerosis Research Award

An award offered in conjunction with the Multiple Sclerosis Society in support of research into the clinical or biomedical aspects of MS, or the social or economic conditions of sufferers, at any accredited US institution, for a period of 12 months. The award is for the US dollar equivalent of £75,000. Applicants must hold or expect to receive a Ph.D. in a relevant area before departure to the US. Closing date: May 2010.

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