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FULBRIGHT NEW CENTURY SCHOLAR

The Program brings together an international group of top academicians and professionals under the Fulbright banner. The objective of the program is to examine a major transnational theme and work collaboratively on a single subject or issue of global significance, from a multi-disciplinary perspective.

Number of Awards:

Approximately thirty

Eligibility:

For academic applicants, a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field.
For applicants in the professional fields, the appropriate terminal degree in a relevant field.
US applicants must have US citizenship and be residing permanently in the United States
US applicants who are currently on the Fulbright Senior Specialist Roster may not accept any Senior Specialist assignments during the NCS program year.
Non-US applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of and residing in the country from which they are applying at the time of application.
Non-US applicants holding permanent residency "green cards", whether or not they reside in the US, are not eligible. Since specific residency requirements vary from country to country, applicants should contact their local Fulbright office directly to determine their eligibility. Non-US applications must be submitted through a participating Fulbright Commission or Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in the home country
Fluency in English.

Grant Benefits:

Please visit http://www.cies.org/NCS, for details. NCS grants are not intended as salary replacement or to support fulltime research. The grants provide funds for the NCS Scholars to attend the program seminars, carry out an international exchange visit, cover related research expenses and some salary. Specifically:
International travel for attendance at NCS orientation, mid-term meeting and final plenary
Incidental expenses associated with attending in-person program meetings
International travel and maintenance for three-month exchange visit
Books, supplies and related materials
Research assistance
Partial salary/benefits

Procedure to apply and application deadline:

Please visit: http://www.cies.org/NCS/, for details.

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