United Kingdom
Region: Europe and Eurasia
The Following Grants are Available to the United Kindom. 14 FULBRIGHT FULL GRANTS
Grant period 10-12 months (1 academic year). All grantees attend a 2-day cultural orientation program on arrival in September and the 5-day Fulbright Forum in January.
Affiliation These ‘open’ awards are tenable at any university in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). Applicants are encouraged to consider making an application to one of the UK universities with which the Commission has formed a partnership. The Fulbright partnership universities have been identified as centers of excellence in the UK (see below -- Additional Fulbright ‘Centres of Excellence’). More information about each of the Fulbright partnership universities may be found on the Commission’s website (www.fulbright.co.uk). The Commission does not place applicants, nor apply to universities on behalf of applicants. Applicants are responsible for arranging their own affiliations and for submitting their supporting documentation. Applicants may apply to more than one UK university. Proof of acceptance is not required before or during the application process, but awards are made conditional upon acceptance to the chosen university before arrival in the UK. Correspondence relating to the feasibility of the project may be included with the application. A short-list of applicants among those recommended by IIE will be invited to telephone interviews (typically mid-February), at which stage they should be able to give a clear indication of the rank order of UK university preferences.
UK University Partnership Awards If you wish to be considered for one of these awards (see list below for eligible UK universities), in the Fulbright Online Application, Page 1, Question 4. Special Programs, please select “UK University Partnership Award” from the dropdown menu. In your Statement of Grant Purpose, be sure to list the UK University Partnership Award and the UK partnership university to which you are applying. Also, list the UK partnership university in Question 34. Affiliation.
Candidate profile Open Postgraduate Study Awards are the US-UK Fulbright Commission’s most competitive awards and prospective applicants are encouraged to carefully consider all other award categories before choosing for which to apply. The US-UK Fulbright Commission is seeking applicants who demonstrate scholarly excellence and the clear potential to make a solid contribution to their field of study. Applicants should be able to demonstrate: - rigor in scholarly enquiry and academic or professional excellence;
- strong reasons for wishing to pursue the proposed project in the UK;
- a desire to gain a better understanding of the people and culture of their host country;
- a clear set of objectives for the Fulbright year; and
- commitment to the community through volunteer and extra-curricular activity.
Factors affecting eligibility Awards will not be granted: - for undergraduate study;
- to those already resident in the UK;
- to those who hold a Ph.D.; or
- to complete any part of a medical degree, including internships or residencies, medical students may receive an award for advanced academic study.
Preference will be given to those who do not have extensive previous experience in the UK. Following selection, attempts to extend or alter the intended objectives may jeopardize the offer of a grant.
General comments Higher education in the UK is world-class and world-renowned. UK universities are innovative, individual and inspirational, offering an enormous range of disciplines, facilities and environments. Before you begin your application, it is worth taking time to research the best possible place for you to pursue your chosen course of study, taking into consideration the faculty, achievements, publications and research of the relevant department in a number of institutions. The following websites will give you a good general overview of what is available, before you look at the sites of the universities themselves: Benefits Grants are for up to £20,000, including tuition paid in installments directly to the grantee, the first of which is typically given upon arrival in the UK. This funding is intended as a contribution towards tuition fees and general maintenance costs whilst in the UK.
Dependents The Commission does not provide maintenance for dependents or assist with accommodation. Candidates must ensure that they have sufficient funds to support accompanying family members during their stay. Accommodation advice can be obtained through the UK host university. Grantees are responsible for obtaining the necessary visas for their travel.
Website Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the Commission’s website for full details and university profiles before making an application: www.fulbright.co.uk
This year, the Commission has increased the number of awards it offers by teaming up with university partners across the UK. Please look very carefully at these jointly-offered awards as they have been chosen to widen the scope of opportunities to study at some of the best universities. Please note that you will increase your chances of securing an award if you make an application to one of our jointly-offered awards or if you apply to one of our additional ‘centres of excellence’ in the ‘open’ category. European Union Grants See Fulbright grants to the European Union. 1 FULBRIGHT/ALISTAIR COOKE AWARD IN JOURNALISM
Named in memory of the late commentator and broadcaster, Alistair Cooke (1908-2004), this award is offered for a candidate to pursue the first year of a graduate-level program in Journalism in the UK. A useful website for exploring possible courses is the Broadcast Journalism Training Council, www.bjtc.org.uk/courses.aspx. There is the possibility of an internship with the BBC for the successful candidate. This award is open to candidates at all degree and experience levels.
Application Candidates should select ‘Alistair Cooke award’ from the Special Opportunities drop down menu in the online Fulbright application.
1 FULBRIGHT/LSE GOVERNMENT STUDIES AWARD
One award is offered for the first year of a postgraduate degree offered by the LSE’s Department of Government (such as Politics, Comparative Politics, MPA, etc). www.lse.ac.uk/collections/government/ Benefits Grants are for £20,000, paid in installments directly to the grantee, the first of which is typically given upon arrival in the UK. This funding is intended as a contribution towards tuition fees and general maintenance costs while in the UK.
Website www.lse.ac.uk 1 FULBRIGHT/COVENTRY AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN AWARD
One award is offered to pursue a one-year Master’s degree (or the first year of a Master’s degree) in automotive design at Coventry University. www.coventry.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-full-time-a-z/a/381
Benefits The grant is for £20,000, paid in installments directly to the grantee, the first of which is typically given upon arrival in the UK. This funding is intended as a contribution towards tuition fees and general maintenance costs while in the UK.
Webiste www.coventry.ac.uk. 1 FULBRIGHT/UNIVERSITY COLLEGE FALMOUTH MEDIA AWARD
One award is offered to pursue a Master’s degree in media studies at University College, Falmouth in one of the following courses: Television Production, Broadcast Journalism, International Journalism, Creative Advertising, Professional Writing, or Professional Photography. http://www.falmouth.ac.uk/201/courses-7/postgraduate-courses-43.html
Benefits The grant is for £15,000, paid in installments directly to the grantee, the first of which is typically given upon arrival in the UK. This funding is intended as a contribution towards general maintenance costs and reimbursement for travel to the UK. All tuition fees are waived for the grantee. An additional allowance of up to £1,000 is available to support travel for interaction with UK publishing and/or media companies. Website www.falmouth.ac.uk. 1 FULBRIGHT/BRISTOL UNIVERSITY AWARD
One award is offered to pursue a Master’s degree in any discipline at Bristol University.
Benefits The grant is for £20,000, paid in installments directly to the grantee, the first of which is typically given upon arrival in the UK. This funding is intended as a contribution towards tuition fees and general maintenance costs while in the UK.
Website www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate 1 FULBRIGHT/GLASGOW UNIVERSITY AWARD
One award is offered to pursue a Master’s degree in any discipline at Glasgow University.
Benefits The grant is for £20,000 total. From the £20,000 tuition fees will be deducted and the remainder will be paid in installments directly to the grantee, the first of which is typically given upon arrival in the UK. This funding is intended as a contribution towards tuition fees and general maintenance costs while in the UK.
Website www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate 1 FULBRIGHT/LEEDS UNIVERSITY AWARD
One award is offered to pursue a Master’s degree in any discipline at Leeds University.
Benefits The grant is for £20,000, paid in installments directly to the grantee, the first of which is typically given upon arrival in the UK. This funding is intended as a contribution towards tuition fees and general maintenance costs while in the UK.
Website www.leeds.ac.uk/students/postgraduates.htm. 1 FULBRIGHT/LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY AWARD
One award is offered to pursue a Master’s degree in any discipline at Liverpool University.
Benefits The grant is for £20,000, paid in installments directly to the grantee, the first of which is typically given upon arrival in the UK. This funding is intended as a contribution towards tuition fees and general maintenance costs while in the UK.
Website www.liv.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/ 1 FULBRIGHT/SUSSEX UNIVERSITY AWARD
One award is offered to pursue a Master’s degree in any discipline at Sussex University.
Benefits The grant is for £20,000, paid in installments directly to the grantee, the first of which is typically given upon arrival in the UK. This funding is intended as a contribution towards tuition fees and general maintenance costs while in the UK.
Website www.sussex.ac.uk/pgstudy.
1 FULBRIGHT/WARWICK UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
One award is offered to pursue a Master’s degree in any discipline at Warwick University.
Benefits The grant is for £20,000, paid in installments directly to the grantee, the first of which is typically given upon arrival in the UK. This funding is intended as a contribution towards tuition fees and general maintenance costs while in the UK.
Website www2.warwick.ac.uk/study/postgraduate 1 FULBRIGHT/EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY AWARD
One award is offered to seek a Master’s degree in any discipline at Edinburgh University.
Benefits The grant is for £20,000, paid in installments directly to the grantee, the first of which is typically given upon arrival in the UK. This funding is intended as a contribution towards tuition fees and general maintenance costs while in the UK.
Website www.ed.ac.uk. 1 FULBRIGHT/UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON AWARD
One award is offered to pursue a Master’s degree in any discipline at University College London.
Benefits The grant is for £20,000 total. From the £20,000 tuition fees will be deducted by UCL and the remainder will be paid in installments directly to the grantee, the first of which is typically given upon arrival in the UK. This funding is intended as a contribution towards tuition fees and general maintenance costs while in the UK.
Website www.ucl.ac.uk. 1 FULBRIGHT/CARDIFF UNIVERSITY AWARD
One award is offered to pursue a Master’s degree in any discipline at Cardiff University.
Benefits The grant is for £20,000, paid in installments directly to the grantee, the first of which is typically given upon arrival in the UK. This funding is intended as a contribution towards tuition fees and general maintenance costs while in the UK.
Website www.cardiff.ac.uk/gradschools ADDITIONAL FULBRIGHT ‘CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE’
In addition to the above awards, the US-UK Fulbright Commission has formed special relationships with additional universities throughout the UK that have been identified as ‘centres of excellence’. These institutions are not only exceptional places to study, but have expressed a strong desire to host a ‘Fulbrighter’ on their campus, and to do so, will co-sponsor a US Fulbright Scholar each year. These are not separate awards and there are no additional application requirements, but all potential applicants are encouraged to consider the Fulbright centres of excellence during their UK university search. (Applicants should write the university name in the Country box on page 1 of the Fulbright application form.)
The 2010-11 Fulbright Centres of Excellence are:
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