Netherlands
Region: Europe and Eurasia
There are three types of grants to the Netherlands 20 FULBRIGHT FULL GRANTS Of the 20 Fulbright full grants, approximately 10 are provided by the Netherland-America Foundation, which seeks to maintain and strengthen the ties between the Netherlands and the United States. These grants are called the Netherland-America Foundation/Fulbright grants. For 2 of the 10 Netherland-America Foundation/Fulbright grants, strong preference will be given to applicants in the following fields of study: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, marketing and finance.
Language A working knowledge of Dutch is useful at the time of arrival in the Netherlands. University lectures are in both English and Dutch.
Grant period 9 months. Grants must start September 1.
Candidate profile Candidates at all degree levels are considered. Preference is for students working toward their Ph.D. degrees who can carry out well-formulated, independent research projects without supervision by Dutch scholars. The Commission also encourages applications from graduate students whose projects involve full-time graduate study, or combine research and graduate advanced courses and seminars, at Dutch institutions where English is the working language.
Factors affecting eligibility U.S. students currently residing in the Netherlands will not be considered.
Affiliation Candidates obtain their own placements and must furnish proof of acceptance from an academic institution or letters of affiliation from appropriate Dutch specialists to be considered for a grant. Applications will be considered from well-qualified candidates in all fields if projects can be carried out in Dutch institutions of higher learning or by using Dutch archival sources.
General comments Applicants should be aware that tuition waivers are rarely given. Waivers of tuition fees are at the discretion of the Dutch educational institution, and applicants are responsible for requesting waivers. In the event a fee waiver is not granted, candidates should be aware the Fulbright award does not provide the cost of these fees.
Contact l.pietersen@fulbright.nl
Websites www.fulbright.nl 2 NAF/FULBRIGHT FELLOWSHIP IN WATER MANAGEMENT All Fulbright specifications apply. As part of its mission to initiate and support educational exchange programs between the United States and the Netherlands, the Netherland-America Foundation (NAF) has established Water Management Fulbright Fellowships.
Candidate profile Candidates at all degree levels are considered. Applicants should already have attained their undergraduate core technical skills, but will want to complement these with a graduate multidisciplinary study of water management aspects, such as: 1. Assessment of flooding risks (e.g., determining acceptable flooding risks in relation to other natural disasters; distributing risks to minimize damage; effects of climate change; assessing economic, social, environmental, and/or cultural damages using studies conducted by insurance companies; insurability); 2. Spatial planning in flood-prone areas (e.g., the use of simulation hydraulic modeling tools applied to complicated interdependent resource management choices); 3. Mitigating flood impact (e.g., influencing land development of flood-prone areas through legislation; developing of evacuation plans and disaster management).
Affiliation Fellowship recipients will be placed at the Water Research Centre at Delft University of Technology (www.tudelft.nl), one of the most advanced centers for water management studies in the world.
Fulbright grants to the European Union See Fulbright Grants to the European Union. 1 FULBRIGHT/NYENRODE BUSINESS UNIVERSITEIT AWARD Founded in 1946 by Dutch multinationals, Nyenrode Business Universiteit has a wide portfolio of business education programs, and has extensive links with the Dutch and international business communities. Its teaching philosophy is geared towards developing globally minded business leaders and managers, fostering leadership and true entrepreneurial spirit within rigorous programs combining theory and practice. The Fulbright-Nyenrode Award consists of a tuition fee waiver of $ 25,000 for a U.S. applicant to be applied towards the cost of the Nyenrode International MBA Program. The recipient will also be covered under the normal Fulbright insurance but will not be entitled to the reimbursement of international travel costs and the residence permit. In addition to stating an interest in the Nyenrode program within their Fulbright application/proposal, interested applicants should apply for admission directly to the International MBA program through the University. Please visit the following website for more information on Nyenrode and their International MBA program and applications http://www.nyenrode.nl/imba/ 1 FULBRIGHT - MAASTRICHT UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
Maastricht University one of Europe’s most international universities uses Problem-Based Learning, an innovative teaching method that focuses on small groups, active participation, and informal contacts between students and the academic staff. It offers a dynamic working environment for talented researchers with critical minds. This approach to teaching, together with the international student population, gives students significant opportunities to acquire knowledge and experience from a range of different perspectives. The majority of the bachelor’s programs and almost all of the master’s and PhD programs are taught in English.
UM focuses its research on international issues critical to the development of society. Close, multidisciplinary cooperation with firms and other research institutes allows scientific discoveries to be converted swiftly into practical applications.
The standard of teaching at UM is ranked highly. In 2008, UM was ranked highest in teaching in the Netherlands by the Dutch Guide to Higher Education and the School of Business and Economics was awarded a prestigious Triple Crown Accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA).
Language A working knowledge of Dutch is useful at the time of arrival in the Netherlands. Many UM programs are in English. If the candidate wishes to enter into a program where Dutch is the language of instruction, then he/she must have adequate language capabilities to do so.
Grant duration/period Nine months. Grants must start September 1, 2010. Candidate profile Applications will be considered from well-qualified candidates in all fields for which graduate programs are offered by Maastricht University. Only students who have been admitted and who furnish proof of acceptance to one of the graduate programs will be considered. Please visit the UM master’s website for more information on programs and admissions.
Factors affecting eligibility U.S. students currently residing in the Netherlands will not be considered.
Grant Benefits The grant consists of a monthly allowance of € 1050 for a period of 9 months, plus a full waiver for the cost of tuition. In addition, international travel will be reimbursed to a maximum of € 900, and the cost of the residence permit will be reimbursed, as well.
Dependents No dependent allowance is available.
Contact l.pietersen@fulbright.nl
Websites www.fulbright.nl 1 Fulbright Grant to Commemorate 400 Years of Dutch-American Friendship
To celebrate 400 years of Dutch-American friendship, dating back to 1609 when Henry Hudson, in the service of the Dutch East India Company (VOC), established the Dutch claim to what was to become New Netherland and New Amsterdam, today’s New York and the Hudson Valley, and to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Fulbright Program in the Netherlands, the Netherlands Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and the U.S. Department of State, together with the Netherland-America Foundation, have created a special scholarship to enable one student at the graduate level (Master’s or Ph.D.) to study or conduct research in the Netherlands for one academic year.
The scholarship will be available for the 2010-2011 academic year only..
Language A working knowledge of Dutch is useful at the time of arrival in the Netherlands. University lectures are in both English and Dutch.
Grant duration/period 9 months. Grant must start September 1, 2010.
Candidate profile Candidates from any field may apply, as long as their proposed projects are devoted to the study of (an) aspect(s) of the longstanding relationship between the Netherlands and the United States. The Fulbright Commission in the Netherlands especially wishes to attract students working toward their Ph.D. degrees who can carry out well-formulated, independent research projects with limited supervision by Dutch scholars. The Commission also encourages applications from graduate students whose projects involve full-time graduate study, or combine research and advanced graduate courses and seminars, at Dutch institutions where English is the working language.
Factors affecting eligibility U.S. students currently residing in the Netherlands will not be considered.
Affiliation Candidates obtain their own placements and must furnish proof of acceptance from an academic institution or letters of affiliation from appropriate Dutch specialists to be considered for this award. Applications will be considered from well-qualified candidates in all fields if projects can be carried out in Dutch institutions of higher learning or by using Dutch archival sources.
Grant Value This grant consists of a monthly allowance of € 1050 for a period of 9 months, and an additional allowance of € 8500 which can be used to cover the cost of tuition and fees and/or to cover special research expenses. In addition, the cost of the residence permit will be covered and the cost of international travel will be reimbursed to a maximum of € 1000.
Applicants should be aware that tuition waivers are rarely given. Waivers of tuition fees are at the discretion of the Dutch educational institution, and applicants are responsible for requesting waivers. In the event a fee waiver is not granted, candidates should be aware the Fulbright award does not provide the cost of these fees beyond the special allowance mentioned above.
Dependents No dependent allowance is available.
Contact l.pietersen@fulbright.nl Websites www.fulbright.nl
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