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Fulbright Visiting Graduiate Student Program

The Fulbright Visiting Student Program is open to Russian university graduates and to graduate (kandidatskaya) students in the arts, humanities and social sciences. This program supports study for: a master's degree program at a U.S. university for no more than two academic years; research or coursework at U.S. universities and archives for one academic year that assist in completion of a kandidatskaya degree in Russia.

Applicants must be Russian citizens permanently residing in the Russian Federation who have a university diplom or a bakalavr degree. Applicants should be no older than 30 years of age by the application deadline.

Russian applicants may submit project proposals for grants in the following disciplines: agriculture, American history, American literature, American studies, anthropology, archaeology, architecture, art, art history, communications/public relations, creative writing, dance, education, environmental sciences, film studies, geography, history (non-U.S.), information sciences, journalism, language and literature (non-U.S.), law, library science, linguistics, music, philosophy, political science, psychology, public administration, public/global health, religious studies, social work, sociology, TEFL/applied linguistics, theater, urban planning.

Application materials are available each year in March.

The annual deadline for submitting applications is May 15.

For additional information please visit http://fulbright.ru/en/russians/vgs

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Institute of international Education
Fulbright Visiting Student Program
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International Fulbright Science and Technology Award

International Fulbright Science and Technology (S&T) Awards are for promising graduate students to undertake Ph.D. study at top US universities in fields of science, technology or engineering. Approximately 40 awards are offered each year to graduate students from around the world who demonstrate unique aptitude and innovation in scientific fields, leadership potential and the ability to be a cultural ambassador for their country.

Deadline for submitting applications is in April.

For details please visit http://fulbright.ru/en/russians/science

Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistantships (FLTA)

The FLTA program strengthens the instruction of strategic foreign languages at U.S. colleges and universities while providing future teachers of English the opportunity to refine their teaching skills, increase their English language proficiency, and extend their knowledge of the cultures and customs of the United States. In 2004, the program was expanded to include Russia. FLTA Fellows also interact with the host community in conversation groups, extracurricular activities and community outreach projects. U.S. universities benefit from the presence of a native speaker on their campuses. FLTA Fellows teach up to two language classes and typically live in language dorms and facilitate language clubs. Fellows and U.S. students have a unique opportunity to learn about each other's cultures and customs, and to build mutual understanding. Upon completion of the program, the Fellows return home and teach English at the secondary and university level. As a result of the program, FLTA alumni return with a high proficiency in English and are able to speak with authenticity and authority about the United States, its values, and its people.

The application deadline is June 1, 2009.

Additional information and application procedures can be found at http://fulbright.ru/en/russians/flta


Fulbright Faculty Development Program (FFDP)

FFDP grants are designed for younger junior teaching faculty and scholars (no older than 39 years by the application deadline), who do not yet have a post-graduate academic degree ("kandidatskaya") and who are either teaching at institutions of higher learning or are affiliated with academic or cultural institutions, including libraries and museums. Applicants should have a minimum of two years teaching experience and intend to return to their home institution to implement the knowledge gained on this program. FFDP grantees will work on a specific project which could include curriculum design or course development among other projects. FFDP grants are available in all fields listed for Fulbright Graduate Student and Scholar Programs in Russia.

Junior teaching faculty and scholars who do not yet have a post-graduate academic degree ("kandidatskaya"), who are either teaching at institutions of higher learning or are affiliated with academic or cultural institutions, including libraries and museums may apply, provided they meet all other general requirements of the Fulbright Program.

Deadline for submitting applications for academic year 2010-2011 is June 15, 2009.

Additional information and application procedures can be found at http://fulbright.ru/en/russians/ffdp

 

Russian International Education Administrators (RIEA) Program

This program is open to Russian university administrators who work with international students at their universities.

The goal of this program is to enhance and improve professional skills of university administrators who work with incoming international students from around the world and especially from the USA. It helps Russian international education professionals gain critical knowledge surrounding the needs of these students in the areas of academic placement, insurance and medical requirements, safety, cross-cultural challenges, and language training.

The RIEA program consists of three components: 1) a seminar and discussion program developed by Teachers College, Columbia University, in New York City, 2) a best practices seminar program at IIE which will take place on a bi-weekly basis, and 3) a practicum in the international student office of a host university in the U.S.

Deadline for submitting applications for academic year 2010-2011 is July 1.

For details please visit http://fulbright.ru/en/russians/riea

Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program

The Fulbright Senior Scholar Program is open to Russian scholars who have established themselves in their fields and wish to take advantage of the opportunity to further their professional development through research or lecturing activity in the United States. The candidate must have a kandidatskaya degree (as a minimum requirement), a proven record of research activities and publications, and well-developed English skills. Additional information and application procedures can be found at
http://fulbright.ru/en/russians/visiting.

 


Fulbright-Kennan Institute Research Scholarship Program

he Fulbright-Kennan Institute Research Scholarships are available to researchers and lecturers from academic and higher educational institutions and research centers that are actively involved in academic and research work. Eligible candidates include scholars and researchers who have at least two years post-doctoral (post-Kandidat) academic and research experience.

This program for scholars in the humanities and social sciences offers six-month fellowships in residence at the Kennan Institute in Washington, D.C. Preference will be given to applicants whose research informs discussion of key public policy issues, enhances development of scholarship in the former Soviet Union, and fosters communication between the world of scholarship and the world of public affairs. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a particular need to be in Washington, D.C.

The Woodrow Wilson Center devotes significant attention to the exploration of broad thematic areas. Primary themes are: 1) governance, including such issues as the key features of the development of democratic institutions, democratic society, civil society, and citizen participation; 2) the U.S. role in the world and issues of partnership and leadership; and 3) key long-term future challenges confronting the U.S. and the world.

While conducting research, the Fulbright-Kennan scholars are expected to hold public lectures on their proposed research topics and actively participate in discussions within the public policy and academic communities, including meetings, conferences, and other activities organized by the Kennan Institute and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.

Deadline for submitting applications for academic year 2010-2011 is July15, 2009. 

Additional information and application procedures can be found at http://fulbright.ru/en/russians/kennan

Fulbright Scholar-In-Residence (SIR) Program for Russians

The SIR Program brings visiting scholars and professionals from Russia and other countries to lecture at U.S. colleges and universities for one semester or one academic year. In addition to teaching courses, scholars give campus-wide and community lectures, help initiate international programs and contribute to curriculum development. The SIR Program is especially appropriate for small liberal arts colleges, minority-serving institutions, and community colleges, many of which do not often have the opportunity to host Fulbright Visiting Scholars Interested institutions submit proposals to CIES in Washington, D.C., to invite scholars to teach one or more courses and to be in residence for a semester or an academic year. Institutions may suggest suitable candidates or have CIES recruit scholars from a particular world area.

For more information on SIR grants, see http://www.cies.org/sir/