J. William Fulbright-Hillary Rodham Clinton Fellowships for Graduate Students

Fall 2014

             Funding Opportunities for
Graduate International Studies Research

J. William Fulbright-Hillary
Rodham Clinton Fellowships
   for Graduate Students

170 Uris Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca NY 14853, www.einaudi.cornell.edu, t. 607-255-6370, f. 607-254-5000

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J. William Fulbright-Hillary Rodham Clinton Fellowships
1. Name and Info URL

Name: J. William Fulbright-Hillary Rodham Clinton Fellowships
URL: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/fulbright-clinton-fellowships

2. Deadline

The application opens November 1, 2013 and will close on January 10, 2014 at 5:00pm

3. Description (Including type of grants/fellowships available)

Fulbright-Clinton Fellows serve in professional placements in foreign government ministries or
institutions. Fellows gain hands-on public sector experience in participating foreign countries while
simultaneously carrying out an academic research/study project. The goal of these assignments is to
build the Fellows’ knowledge and skills, provide support to partner country institutions, and
promote long-term ties between the U.S. and the partner country. The U.S. Embassy, with the
Fulbright Commission (where applicable), will provide administrative support and oversight during
the Fellow’s program.

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State the Fulbright-Clinton Fellows will serve in a capacity
similar to a “special assistant” for a senior level official. Successful applicants must have a strong
service orientation, flexibility and resourcefulness, outstanding organizational skills, a wide range
of competencies including strong writing, communication and IT skills, and an ability to work
behind the scenes in a supportive role. Fellows may be responsible for activities such as policy and
budget development and analysis; program monitoring and evaluation; drafting speeches, talking
points, and correspondence; record keeping and note taking; and general project management.
Fellows will have the opportunity to use their subject area expertise, language fluency, and other
skills, such as IT proficiency, during the program to support the achievement of host institution
goals. Responsibilities will be finalized after the placement is made. Participants will also be
expected to carry out an academic component, such as an independent research project or related
coursework. Fulbright-Clinton Fellows will spend 32 hours per week in their professional
assignment and 8 hours per week pursuing a related academic project.

2013-2014 Fulbright-Clinton Fellowships were available to Burma (Myanmar), Ethiopia,
Guatemala, Haiti, Ivory Coast, Malawi, Nepal and Samoa. Countries for the 2014-2015
Fulbright-Clinton Program will be announced November 1, 2013.

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4. Eligibility

   Be a U.S. citizen by November 1, 2013
   Prior to the grant period, Fall 2014, have a Master’s with an area of focus that is applicable to
    public policy, or a JD degree OR be currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program. Candidates who
    hold a doctoral degree at the time of application are not eligible.
   Have at least two years of full-time, professional work experience in policy-related fields.
   Fluency in the local working language(s)
   Deep knowledge of the host country/region (history, culture, etc.)
   Advanced communication skills
   A strong service orientation and a high degree of versatility, resourcefulness, and creativity

5. Application Procedure

Go to: http://us.fulbrightonline.org for online application instructions.

   Applicants must apply as “At-Large” candidates and are therefore not required to be
    interviewed by a campus committee.
   Review the Country Summary for details on country specific eligibility requirements
   Select one country to which to apply.
   In question 3. SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY of the Online Application, select Fulbright-
    Clinton Award. You will only be considered for the Fulbright-Clinton Award.
   A letter of affiliation is NOT required.
   If recommended for a grant, candidates may be required to submit additional information
    and will be contacted by IIE if this is the case.

Application components:

   Online application form
   Statement of proposed study
   Personal Statement— not a resume! Personal/intellectual biography in narrative form
   Foreign language report, if applicable
   Three letters of references
   Transcripts

Applicants must select at least one country of preference in the online application, but may
rank up to three countries of preference. Candidates who indicate a preference for more than one
country should provide evidence of their qualifications for each country indicated. However,
applicants will be considered for all participating countries based on individual country
requirements and the applicant’s qualifications.

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6. Selection Criteria

Factors in selection of Fellows will include:

   Academic and professional record
   Proficiency in the local working language of the host country
   Knowledge of the host country/region (history, culture, etc.)
   Personal and professional qualifications
   Preference factors as indicated below

Preference in selection will be given to candidates with:

   Fluency in the local working language(s)
   Deep knowledge of the host country/region (history, culture, etc.)
   Advanced communication skills
   A strong service orientation and a high degree of versatility, resourcefulness, and creativity

Stages in Selection:

       An academic committee will review candidate applications.
       The J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board will approve the final slate of
        candidates.
       Host country governments and the U.S Embassy or Fulbright Commission will provide
        country-specific review and will consult on appropriate placements and the final selection of
        candidates.

During the selection process, finalists will be interviewed.

7. Grant Benefits

Grant benefits will include.

   Round-trip transportation to the host country
   Maintenance for the academic year, based on living costs in the host country
   Book and research allowances
   Health benefits package
   Mid-term enrichment activities in many countries or regions
   Full or partial tuition, in most cases (see relevant Country Summary for details)
   Language or orientation courses, where appropriate

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8. Contact Details

Applicants are encouraged to have their proposals reviewed by Fulbright Advisor Gil Levine. For
appointments contact the Fulbright office at 607-255-8933 or via email at
fulbright@einaudi.cornell.edu.

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