PostGrad in the US (Fulbright) 2016

Postgraduate Study in the US US-UK Fulbright Commission: • Promoting peace and cultural understanding through educational exchange • Awards for postgraduate study and research in the US and UK • Fulbright Advisory Service offering information and advice on all levels of US study to the UK public • Part of the EducationUSA network, a U.S Department of State network of over 400 international student advising centres President John F Kennedy signing the Fulbright-Hays Act; Senator William J Fulbright (far left) Why Study in the US? Quality & Variety of US Universities Funding Opportunities Simon McCabe, PhD Social Psychology, University of Missouri-Columbia, Teaching Assistantship Flexibility and Focus on Teaching Collaboration Opportunity to Experience Campus Life & Activities Alexandra Latham, Arizona State University Learn About a New Culture & Expand Your Horizons Jorja Hudson, British student at San Jose State University Overview of Postgraduate Study: • Key differences between the US and UK: – – – – No pure research degrees Coursework expressed in credits or required courses No set fees Law and Medicine studied at postgraduate level • Type of degree programmes: – – – – – Master’s: Academic/research or professional Doctoral JD/LLM (law) MD (medicine) Visiting or non-degree seeking students Ideal Timeline: Typical Timeframe Time Before Enrolment Spring / Summer 11ẵ Years ãLearn about US higher education and application process •Begin choosing universities Late Summer/Early Autumn 10-12 Months •Finalise your selection of universities •Register for admissions exams •Begin admissions and funding applications •6 November 2016 - Apply for a Fulbright Award for 2017-18 Late Autumn / Winter 8-10 Months •Submit admissions applications •Submit funding applications Spring 4-7 Months •Receive admissions decisions Summer 1-3 Months Aug / Sept Notes •Notify universities •Apply for your visa •Read pre-departure information on our website •Begin study in the US! Fulbright Awards 2015-16 UK Scholars Timeline  Competition opened: August 2016  Application deadline: November 2016  Fulbright interviews: late Jan – early Feb 2017  Notification: late Feb 2017  Finalists Workshop: March 2017  Pre-Departure Orientation: July 2017  Independent departures, Fulbright Exchange begins: July – September 2017 Fulbrighters celebrate their first US Halloween Awards on Offer The following awards are offered for Postgraduate Study at any US institution:  All-disciplines Postgraduate Awards: Postgraduate study (MA or PhD), or visiting student research in any subject  Alistair Cooke Award in Journalism: Master’s degree in Journalism or in a specialist subject leading to a career in Journalism  Elsevier Data Analytics Award: Postgraduate study in any interdisciplinary field requiring meta-analysis  Nursten Award for Medical Studies: Postgraduate degree in a medical studies field  Lloyd’s of London Risk Analysis Award: Master’s degree in any field related to risk Awards on Offer at Specific Institutions:  The University of South Florida in honour of President Judy Genshaft: to pursue a PhD degree at the University of South Florida in any of the following disciplines only: Applied Anthropology; Applied Physics; Cell, Micro and Molecular Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science and Engineering; Criminology; Integrative Biology; Marine Science; or Psychology  The New School: To undertake a Masters degree in any subject/discipline at the New School in New York  Hubert H Humphrey School Award in Public Policy, Affairs and Planning: to pursue research with a global policy focus, within any of the degree programmes (excluding all joint degrees) at the Hubert H Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota, including the MPA, MPP and MDP programmes Benefits  Scholarships provide a contribution towards tuition fees and living expenses up to $45,000 for the first year of postgraduate study (2016-17 figure)  A number of memberships  Sickness and accident benefit coverage  Visa sponsorship  Substantial pre-departure support, including a Finalists Workshop (March) and a 3-day Orientation Programme (July)  Once on-the-ground in the US, further support is offered by the Institute of International Education (IIE) Approximately 25 scholarships are offered each year to UK citizens for the first year of postgraduate or doctoral study, or for 'special student research' Deadlines Vary: Harvard Business School: to pursue an MBA at Harvard Business School Deadline 11 April, 2017 Schuman Award: study or research on EU affairs, European integration or EU-US Apply via Fulbright’s Belgian Commission Eligibility  UK citizen  Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) from any university  May not hold US citizenship, be a dual citizen, hold a green card, or reside in the US at time of application Fulbright Staff and Alumni at Annual Reception The Application Process  Online application (provide biographical information, academic & extracurricular accomplishments & study plans.)  Supplemental documents (Fulbright Commission and Equal Opportunities Forms, Signature Form, Transcript(s), CV)  Indicate one or more institutions (and specific degree programmes, if applicable) applicant has or will apply to, and provide reasons for choosing institute(s)  A personal statement and study objective statement  Three letters of recommendations are required Successful Applicants  Are well-rounded  Have demonstrated academic achievement  Have shown leadership skills and initiative and have been active inside the classroom/lab as well as outside  Possess a curiosity for the US and American culture  Serve as good ambassadors for the Fulbright Programme and for the UK in the US  Indicate a clear reason for selecting universities and a desire to give back to the UK and the Fulbright Commission upon returning home Please see our website for more information: www.fulbright.org.uk/fulbright-awards/exchanges-to-the-USA/postgraduates Follow us on Twitter for application tips (TWIPS): @FulbrightAwards 2015-16 Fulbrighters Fulbright UK Orientation 2013 Fulbright UK Orientation 2014 Website on US-UK exchange: www.fulbright.org.uk – Nearly a million unique visitors USA Grad School Day (London) – Spring and Autumn Enquiries Social Media • Facebook Page – US-UK Fulbright Commission page • Twitter – Commission-wide: USUKFulbright - Awards: FulbrightAwards - Admissions Events & Advice: USAStudyAdvice • YouTube - Channel: USUKFulbright • Flicker – View photos from our programme activities, photo contests and events! • LinkedIn – Follow up and hear about job opportunities as well as awards updates Questions? ... Science and Engineering; Criminology; Integrative Biology; Marine Science; or Psychology  The New School: To undertake a Masters degree in any subject/discipline at the New School in New York ... on -the- ground in the US, further support is offered by the Institute of International Education (IIE) Approximately 25 scholarships are offered each year to UK citizens for the first year of postgraduate... for the UK in the US  Indicate a clear reason for selecting universities and a desire to give back to the UK and the Fulbright Commission upon returning home Please see our website for more information: