The Fulbright Program

U.S. Embassy Announces 2009 Fulbright Science and Technology Award.

Call for Applications
The U.S Embassy is pleased to announce the 2009 International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for outstanding international students. This program will award grants to outstanding PhD candidates to pursue doctoral study at leading U.S. institutions in science, technology, or engineering. Approximately 40 awards will be awarded worldwide to candidates who demonstrate unique aptitude and innovation in scientific fields.
 
Eligibility Requirements

Successful applicants for the Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program must meet all of the following criteria:
--Be citizens of Uganda;
--Have completed an undergraduate degree before August 1, 2009;
--Be fluent in English;
--Have outstanding academic records, references and preparation in their chosen field,
--Have satisfactory required test scores (GRE, TOEFL, etc.); and
--Have high motivation and a serious commitment to completing the program within a
   specific time-frame and returning home immediately after the approved program.

--Applications must detail the applicant’s specific area of intended academic emphasis
   within the broader discipline
--Applicants must detail their intended research area and be  prepared to submit a writing sample

Eligible Fields include:  Aeronautics, and Astronomics/Aeronautical Engineering, Astronomy/Planetary Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Sciences/Engineering, Energy, Engineering (electrical, chemical, civil, mechanical, ocean and petroleum), Environmental Science/Engineering, Geology/Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Information Sciences/Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Mathematics, Neuroscience/Brain  and Cognitive Sciences, Oceanography, Public Health (theoretical research focus only) and Physics.

Application/Selection Process
Applications must be submitted on official application forms no later than April 25, 2008. 
All applications must be submitted using the on-line application forms that can be found on http://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international.  Copies of certificates and transcripts should be delivered directly to the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy  Only final nominees will be required to take the TOEFL and GRE tests after screening and interviews.  We do not require test scores at the initial application stage.

All applications are reviewed by a local selection panel;  final nominations are reviewed in the United States by independent review committees. Final selection of awardees is made by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. While applicants can specify where they would like to study in the U.S., ultimate institutional placement for successful candidates will be made by the Institute of  International Education (IIE).   Selection of principal and alternate nominees will be determined by September 30, 2008.  Candidates will be notified by October 15, 2008.

Grant Provisions
The Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program provides:  tuition, a monthly stipend for up to 36 months, health and accident coverage, a book and equipment allowance, research allowance, professional conference allowance, travel support and specially tailored enrichment activities.  After three years, U.S. universities will be expected to cover the remaining expenses toward completion of a PhD.

FOR INQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT

Public Affairs Section
U.S. Embassy
Tel: 0414-306313/259791 ext. 6313
E-Mail: NgalombiDN@State.Gov

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS:
April 25, 2008