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Fulbright Scholarships Information Session

Friday, 26 May 2017, 10:30 - 11:30am ATC210, Advanced Technology Building, Callaghan Campus

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Acknow ledgement of Country

We acknowledge and respect the Pambalong clan

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• n which this campus of The University of Newcastle is situated

and also acknowledge and pay respect to the other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations from which our students, staff and community are drawn

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University of New castle (UON) Fulbright Information Session

Introduction to Fulbright, by Ms Tara Haw ley, Fulbright Scholarships Officer

• a future Fulbright Scholar – eligibility and attributes
• scholarship benefits
• Australian applicant scholarship opportunities
• application and interview process
• UON sponsored, United States of America (U.S.) application scholarship opportunities
• timeline and key dates

UON Fulbright Scholar application experience, by Associate Professor Peter Stanw ell, UON 2016 Fulbright Scholar

• Fulbright application and interview experience
• support leveraged at UON
• top tips for applying for a Fulbright scholarship

UON Research Advantage support for applicants, Ms Sally Whittaker, Executive Officer, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation

• support available through the Research Advantage for Australian applicants
• information about support provided for U.S. applicants
• opportunity for general discussion and question and answer

Introduction to Fulbright

Ms Tara Haw ley Fulbright Scholarships Officer

Fulbright Scholarships

fulbright.com.au

 The Fulbright Commission promotes educational and cultural exchange

between Australia and the United States in order to enhance mutual understanding and strengthen relations between the two countries As the leading scholarship program between Australia and the United States, the Fulbright name is synonymous with academic excellence, thought leadership, and mutual understanding, and reflects the uniquely deep bilateral relationship.

Mission & Vision

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History

 Established in 1946 by U.S. Senator J. William Fulbright and the U.S.

Government

 Ethos of ‘swords into ploughshares’ – surplus WWII materials sold to fund

two-way academic exchanges to the U.S.

 Grown to become the largest education scholarship program in the world,

• perating between the U.S. and 160 countries. To date, over 360,000 Fulbright

Scholars worldwide

 Over 5,000 alumni of the Australian-American Fulbright program since

establishment in 1949

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Fulbright Values

 Passion

• n - about field of work and study

 Visio

ion - for themselves and their communities

 Excelle

llence - demonstrated achievement

 Innovat

ation

• n - creative, inspired thinking

 Partner

ershi hips - collaborations, linkages

 Ambas

bassad ador

• rial

al skills ills - articulate, community involvement

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Fulbright Scholarship Benefits



Monthly stipend



Travel allowance



Establishment allowance – depending on scholarship



Dependent allowance – depending on scholarship / eligibility



ASPE health and accident cover – valued at up to $100,000



Access to established professional networks - alumni and other international collaborative groups



Orientation and enrichment opportunities - in the U.S. and in Australia



Extensive support - from the Commission as well as U.S. organisations.

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Over 30 Australian Scholarships on offer per year



Postgr graduat duate Scho holarshi hips ps – including sponsored scholarships, to undertake U.S. based research towards an Australian Master’s or PhD or

• r to enrol in a postgraduate degree

program at a U.S. institution (3 –10 months duration)



Postdoc doctoral al S Schol

• lar

arshi hips ps – including sponsored scholarships, to undertake postdoctoral research in the U.S. – aimed at applicants who have completed a PhD within the last 5 years (3 –10 months duration)



Prof

• fes

ession

• nal Schol
• lar

arshi hips ps – including sponsored scholarships, for mid-career candidates in the private / public sector, poised for movement to leadership positions, or mid-level academics whose research has industry / professional links. Application proposals must include an educational component, such as research and / or a short-course (3 – 4 months duration)



Senior

• r S

Scholar arshi hips ps – including sponsored scholarships, for academics at the level of associate or full professor in a range of academic fields to undertake U.S. based research (3 – 4 months duration)



Distingui nguishe hed C d Chair – sponsored by Kansas State University, for a Professor with an exceptional career to undertake up to six months research at Kansas State University in the field of Agriculture or Life Sciences (3 – 6 months duration)

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Postgraduate Scholarships

 Gener

eneral al P Postgr grad adua uate S e Schol

• larships

ps: Five on offer per year, any field/ discipline

 State

e bas ased d - Fulbr bright N NSW Schol holarshi hip across some categories (Postgraduate and Postdoctoral)

 Fulbr

bright Indi digenou

• us S

Scho holarships ps – Two scholarships across all categories (Postgraduate, Postdoctoral, Professional and Senior), sponsored by Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

 Fulb

lbrig ight Anne W Wexle ler S Schola larship ip in P Public lic P Polic licy - One scholarship for two- year Master's degree in Public Policy studies in the U.S. in key areas such as health, sustainability, energy, climate change, regional security, education, political science, history or governmental relations. Includes tuition, additional allowances; sponsored by Department of Education and Training

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Postdoctoral Scholarships

 Two

• Gener

eneral al P Postdoctor

• ral Scho

holarships ps i in any ny field/ d/ d discipl pline ( e (for 3 3-10 months hs)

 Fulbr

bright NSW S Schol holarshi hip

 Fulbr

bright Indi digenou

• us S

Scho holarships ps – Two scholarships across all categories (Postgraduate, Postdoctoral, Professional and Senior), sponsored by Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

 Fulb

lbrig ight Pos

• stdo

doctor

• ral

al S Scholar arship i p in Cul ultur ural C Competen ence, Sponsored by National Centre for Cultural Competence

 Fulbr

bright Postdoc doctor

• ral

al S Scho holarship ( p (Vice C Chan ancel ellor's F Fellowshi hip), Sponsored by RMIT University.

 Fulbr

bright Postdoc doctor

• ral

al S Scho holarship, Sponsored by Monash University

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Professional Scholarships

 Two

• gener

eneral P Prof

• fes

ession

• nal

al Scho holarships ps ( (3-4 4 mont nths hs)

 We’re looking for mid-career academics with industry or Professional links  Fulb

lbrig ight Indigenous S Scholar arships ps – Two scholarships across all categories (Postgraduate, Postdoctoral, Professional and Senior), sponsored by Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

 Fulbr

bright Prof

• fessional

al S Scholarshi hip in N Non-Profit L Leade adershi hip, sponsored by the Origin Foundation and the Australian Scholarships Foundation

 Fulbr

bright P Prof

• fessional

al Scho holarshi hip i in Vocat ationa nal E Educ ucation n and T nd Trai aini ning, g, sponsored by the Australian Government, Department of Education and Training

 Fulb

lbrig ight Professio ional S l Schola larship ip in A Australia lia-U.S. A Allianc nce S e Studies es, sponsored by the Australian Government, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

 Fulbr

bright Cor

• ral Sea S

Scho holar arship ( (Bus usine ness / / Indus dustry)

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Senior Scholarships and Distinguished Chair

 Three

ee Gener eneral al S Seni nior

• r Schol

holarshi hips ( (3-4 4 months hs)

 These are for Associate or Full Professor  Fulbr

bright Indi digenou

• us S

Scho holarships ps – Two scholarships across all categories (Postgraduate, Postdoctoral, Professional and Senior), sponsored by Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

 Senior

• r Scho

holarship, p, Sponsored by Kansas State University - any discipline, up to 6 months

 Distinguishe

hed C d Chai hair i in Agricul ultur ure a e and nd Life S e Scien ences, sponsored by Kansas State University - up to 6 months, includes public lecture tour

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Selection and Eligibility Criteria

 Academic/professional excellence  Ambassadorial skills  Adaptability  Relevance of proposed program  Potential outcomes  Australian citizens only  No a

age limit mit, open to an any f fiel eld and hos host institution

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Application Process

 Project proposal  Personal statement  Three confidential referee reports required - submitted online  Host institution letter of support / invitation (not necessary at postgraduate level)  Copies of official, complete and certified academic documents

(where applicable)

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Application Timeline

 Applications are open from Mar

arch 1s 1st - Aug ugust 1s 1st each year

 Applicants will be invited for interview in August / September  All applicants will receive notification of the outcome of their application by the

end of the year

 Successful scholarship recipients will attend an Orientation Program and Gala

Presentation Dinner in March

 Scholarship recipients can depart for the U.S. between Jul

uly 201 2018 - Jun une 201 2019

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U.S Fulbright- UON Awards

 Fulbr

bright Postdoc doctor

• ral

al S Scho holarship p (Sponsored by the University of Newcastle). Opportunity to be hosted on campus at UoN for 3-10 months.

 Fulbr

bright Disting ngui uishe hed C d Chai hair (Sponsored by the University of Newcastle). Opportunity to be hosted on campus at UoN for 5-6 months.

 Areas

as: Align gn with 1 h 1 o

• r m

more of U UON ON P Prior

• rity Res

esear arch Cent ntres es Chemical Biology and Clinical Pharmacology, Complex Dynamic Systems and Control, Computer Assisted Research Mathematics and its Applications, Science and Engineering, Brain and Mental Health Research, Cancer Research, Innovation and Translation, Cardiovascular Health, Digestive Health and Neurogastroenterology, Generational Health and Ageing, GrowUpWell, Health Behaviour, Healthy Lungs, Physical Activity and Nutrition, Reproductive Science, Stroke and Brain Injury, Advanced Fluids and Interfaces, Advanced Particle Processing and Transport, Frontier Energy Technologies & Utilisation, Organic Electronics

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Fulbright Website – best place to start!

 In depth Scholarship information  FAQs  Alumni profiles  Information webinars  Application instructions including link to

external portal

 … and much more!

Fulbright.com.au

 Cont

• ntac

act t the e scho holarshi hips t team am: E: fulbright@fulbright.com.au P: (02) 6260 4460 (9am to 5pm AEST)

 APPL

PLICAT ATIONS S CLOSE A SE AUGUST ST 1 1st

st!

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UON Fulbright Scholar Application Experience

Associate Professor Peter Stanw ell UON 2016 Fulbright Scholar

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Which scholarship category?

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Preparing your application

• Know which category you want to apply for
• Write first draft as soon as possible AND give to people outside of your field

to get feedback

• Wide range of expertise on selection panels, so application needs to be

easily understood across different fields

• Australian applicants need to include a personal statement
• This is very important, not an after-thought!

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Four key selection criteria

• Track record of excellence
• Project
• Development of bilateral partnerships
• Ambassadorial skills

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Four key selection criteria

Track record of excellence

• Emphasize your standing the field - awards, significant papers, prizes,

grants, academic record Project

• Emphasize significance, but don’t overstretch!
• Feasibility, relevance to bilateral relations, pick an appropriate host

(organisation and mentor)

• If unsure, look at other projects in your field on the “Current” and “Previous”

Scholars page

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Key Selection Criteria

Development of bilateral partnerships

• Offer to present your work whilst in the US – do a lab talk, or present at local

seminar

• Look to form lasting collaborations with host

Ambassadorial skills

• Learn about the Fulbright Commission - how it started, what it means to

Australia, and internationally

• Willingness to share ideas
• Look at the “Vision” and “Mission” statements of the Fulbright Commission

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Make use of resources

UON Research Advantage Program

• Feedback from experienced researchers
• Application review
• Mock interview experiences

Webinars and Fulbright Commission staff

• Links to Webinar
• Examples of Project Statements
• Read about previous successful applicants

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Interview process

• Skype or in-person
• Look at make-up of previous selection committee
• Helps to engage committee
• Mock interview
• The UON Research Advantage Program organised four (4) for me last year
• Talk to others who have done it before, and prepare sample questions

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Fulbright Values

Passion

• About field and study

Vision

• For themselves and their field

Excellence

• Demonstrated achievement

Innovation

• Creative, inspired thinking

Partnerships

• Collaborations, linkages

Ambassadorial skills

• Articulate, community involvement

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Selection Committee Members

UON Research Advantage support for applicants

Ms Sally Whittaker Executive Officer Pro Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation

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Research Advantage Program

Fulbright Support Program Support is available for University of Newcastle Fulbright applicants in the form of:

• application review / feedback
• mock interviews for candidates that are successful in proceeding to interview

If you are interested in applying for a Fulbright scholarship, you need to complete a UON Internal Expression of Interest (EOI) Fulbright Scholarships Form (available on the www.newcastle.edu.au/fulbrightprograms website) and email to pvc-research@newcastle.edu.au To take advantage of the application review and feedback, all draft applications must be emailed to pvc-research@newcastle.edu.au no later than Friday 7 July 2017.

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Support for U.S. Applicants

The UONis in its second year of sponsorship for two scholarships offered in the Fulbright program – a Fulbright Distinguished Chair, and Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship These programs will enable recipients to conduct research at UON that aligns with

• ne or more of the 19 UON Priority Research Centres (PRC).

U.S. scholars who are interested in applying for a UON sponsored Fulbright Scholarship, should in the first instance, contact pvc-research@newcastle.edu.au The Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation will facilitate contact between applicants and the relevant PRC.

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Opportunity for Q& A

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Thank you

For more information about Fulbright, tips for ‘Writing a Superior Scholarship Application’ and frequently asked questions visit http://www.fulbright.com.au/ For more information about the UON Fulbright support visit: W: www.newcastle.edu.au/ra E: pvc-research@newcastle.edu.au P: (02) 4921 5038