2012 Fulbright Science and Technology Award

Call for Applications

The U.S Mission is pleased to announce the 2012 International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for outstanding international students.  This program will award three- year grants to outstanding PhD candidates to pursue doctoral study at leading U.S. institutions in science, technology, or engineering.  Approximately 45 awards will be awarded worldwide to candidates who demonstrate unique aptitude and innovation in scientific fields.

Eligibility Requirements

Successful applicants for the Fulbright International Science & Technology Program must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be citizens of Uganda;
• Have outstanding academic records, references and preparation in their chosen field;
• Have satisfactory required test scores (GRE, TOEFL, etc.); 
• 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 should have a clearly written study and research objective and be prepared to submit a writing sample, a personal statement, professional resume and three letters of recommendations from their referees.

Eligible Fields include: 

Aeronautics and Aeronautical Engineering, Agriculture (theoretical or research-based focus only), Astronomy/Planetary Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Sciences/Engineering, Energy, Engineering (electrical, chemical, civil, mechanical, ocean, and petroleum), Environmental Science/Engineering (theoretical or science research-based focus only), Geology/Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Information Sciences and Systems (engineering focus only), Materials Science/Engineering, Mathematics, Neurosciences, Oceanography, Public Health (biostatistics or epidemiology) and Physics.  A brief description of each field of study is available at http://scienceandtech.fulbrightonline.org/eligibility.

Application/Selection Process

Applications must be submitted on the online application form no later than March 4, 2011.  All applications must be submitted using the on-line application forms that can be found on https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international.  Copies of certificates, transcripts and letters of recommendation  should be uploaded onto each applicants online application.  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, 2011.  Candidates will be notified by October 15, 2011.

Grant Provisions

The International Fulbright Science & Technology 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. 

For Inquiries Please Contact the

Public Affairs Section
U.S. Mission
Phone: 0414-306313/306311
E-Mail: kampalaexchanges@state.gov

Application deadline is March 4, 2011