Spain
Region: Europe and Eurasia
There are 5 types of Fulbright Grants to Spain. 26 FULBRIGHT FULL GRANTS Language Proficient written and spoken Spanish is required at the time of application. Graduate studies in the Catalan and Basque regions usually require a basic understanding of those languages prior to beginning the grant.
Academic year Early October to June. Semester system.
Grant period Up to 9 months. Attendance at a Madrid orientation in mid-September is mandatory. Only requests with compelling reasons for initiating the award at a later date in 2010-2011 will be considered. Doctoral courses can begin at any time during the academic year.
Candidate profile Advanced graduate students, doctoral candidates, and those with previous research experience will be given priority. Graduating seniors will also be considered. Applicants must be mature and self-motivated individuals who are capable of working independently with little supervision. Awards are not offered for the sole purpose of engaging in university coursework, and course listings may not be confirmed until after universities begin. Projects dealing with contemporary issues are especially encouraged.
Affiliation It is the applicant’s responsibility to secure evidence of any prearranged institutional support in Spain. The project must be specific with reference to the particular kind of materials required and include any correspondence with institutions. The Fulbright Commission in Spain will assist in providing access to archives and making contacts after arrival.
Fine and performing arts Projects must include a letter of invitation from an academic adviser affiliated with a host institution. In some cases, studies in the fine arts may require additional personal funds to cover the cost of materials, studio space, facilities for rehearsals, and return shipment of the work produced.
Proposal and Personal Statement in Spanish Applicants for Fulbright student grants must submit a copy of their research proposal and personal statement in both Spanish and English. When preparing these statements offline in a Word document, you should attach the Spanish language version after the English version. When you upload the documents, you will have up to four pages for the Statement of Grant Purpose and two pages for the Personal Statement.
Visa requirement Grantees are required to obtain a student visa from a Spanish consulate prior to arrival. Website www.fulbright.es European Union Grants See Fulbright grants to the European Union. 38 FULBRIGHT ENGLISH TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS (Region of Madrid)
20 Teaching Assistantships: Secondary Schools
18 Teaching Assistantships: Elementary Schools
Awards are co-sponsored by the Regional Government of Madrid. ETAs will assist permanent teaching staff for up to 16 hours per week. Responsibilities include teaching, in English, subjects such as social studies, science and technology, mathematics, art, physical education and English language.
Language Proficiency in Spanish is strongly recommended. Applicants must be articulate native English-speakers.
Grant period 9 1/2 months, beginning on September 15. Attendance at a Madrid orientation in mid-September is mandatory.
Candidate profile Graduating seniors and recent graduates with the initiative needed to assist in teaching high school or elementary school are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to future English or Spanish teachers.
Affiliation Applicants may indicate a preference for either elementary or secondary schools. Placement will be made by the Commission in Spain based on the academic and extracurricular profiles of the selected candidate and the school’s needs. Applicants should submit detailed descriptions of their study or career interests and also include any extracurricular project interests. English Teaching assistant activities may include: serving as resource persons in conversation groups; providing small group tutorials; serving as attendants in language laboratories; and giving talks related to American studies in classes or civic/school organizations.
Website www.fulbright.es 3 FULBRIGHT/INTERNATIONAL MBA FULL GRANTS Awards are co-sponsored by the Instituto de Empresa Foundation. The IE Business School in Madrid is one of the world’s leading business schools and has a multilingual and multicultural student body. Awards are for full-time study in the bilingual English/Spanish International MBA program. IE is a member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). The International MBA program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and by the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).
Language Basic Spanish language proficiency is required at the time of application.
Grant period 13 months, beginning November 1.
Candidate profile Open to graduate students with at least two years of professional experience. GMAT is required and scores should be sent to IE (GMAT code: 0707).
Affiliation Detailed information on the program is available at www.ie.edu, e-mail: admissions@ie.edu. Applicants must apply directly to both IE and the Fulbright Program.
Website www.fulbright.es 5 FULBRIGHT ENGLISH TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS:
REGION OF CANTABRIA SECONDARY SCHOOLS Awards are co-sponsored by the Fundación Marcelino Botín. ETAs will assist permanent teaching staff for up to 16 hours per week, helping to teach, in English, subjects such as social studies, science and technology, mathematics, art, physical education and English language. All other specifications noted above apply. 5 FULBRIGHT ENGLISH TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS:
REGION OF VALENCIA
Elementary Schools Awards are cosponsored by Regional Government of Valencia. ETAs will assist permanent teaching staff for up to 16 hours per week. Participants will help to teach, in English, subjects such as social studies, science and technology, mathematics, art, physical education and English language. All other specifications noted above apply.
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