The document provides information about the Fulbright Program, which is a U.S. government program managed by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. It offers scholarships for graduate studies, research, and teaching in the U.S. to promote mutual understanding. The presentation discusses the various award opportunities, eligibility requirements, and application process which involves submitting essays and securing admission to a U.S. university by the December 1st deadline. It emphasizes that the Fulbright Program aims to support cultural diplomacy and exchange through ambitious scholars and researchers.

1. Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
The
Fulbright
Program
Creating connections in a complex and changing world through
scholarships for graduate studies, research and lecturing in the USA

2. Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Today’s
Presentation
➔ Opportunities in the U.S.
➔ Program Overview
➔ Types of Awards
➔ Eligibility
➔ Application Process
➔ Questions

3. Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Opportunities in the U.S.
Are you considering going to the United States?

4. Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Opportunities in the U.S.
Some of the possibilities
● Pre-Doctoral Research (non-degree)
○ Conduct independent research before starting
doctorate in Belgium
● Doctoral Research (non-degree)
○ Conduct research as part of ongoing doctoral
program in Belgium
● Doctoral Program (degree)
○ Enrollment in 5-year program
○ Requires admission to university in PhD program
● Post-Doctoral Research and/or Lecturer (non-degree)
○ Conduct post-doctoral research, lecturing or a
combination of both
○ Can be short-term or long-term
Students Scholars

5. Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Opportunities in the U.S.
Finding a host institution
● Network (e.g. conferences, professors, alumni)
● Search for U.S. authors whose academic publications
catch your attention
● Connect with alumni or postdocs at home university
● Check if university has established visiting researcher
program
● Contact potential supervisor/mentor/professor at host
institution ahead of time
● When you have found a host institution, you will need to
acquire a formal affiliation letter (may require application
process!)

6. Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Opportunities in the U.S.
Financing your program
To finance a stay in the U.S., it is often necessary to
apply for funding depending on your personal needs
and your host location, such as:
○ Scholarships (based on merit, e.g. Fulbright, BAEF)
■ In combination with personal and family funds

7. Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Program Overview
What is the Fulbright Program?

8. Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Program Overview
• Fulbright is the United States government’s flagship
international educational and cultural exchange program
• Proposed in 1945 by Senator J. William Fulbright
• Active in more than 160 countries worldwide, Fulbright
offers an unparalleled opportunity to study, teach, or
conduct research
• Fulbright’s mission is to foster mutual understanding
between nations, advance knowledge across communities,
and improve lives around the world
• More than 380,000 Fulbrighters worldwide and about
4,500 Fulbrighters from Belgium and Luxembourg since
inception
FULBRIGHTERS
WORLDWIDE
+380,000
FIRST EXCHANGES
BELGIUM AND
LUXEMBOURG
1948
PROGRAM
COUNTRIES
+160
ALUMNI OF
BELGIUM AND
LUXEMBOURG
+4,500

9. Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Program Overview
The Fulbright Program for Belgium and Luxembourg
is managed by the Fulbright Commission in Brussels
Quick facts:
○ Awards scholarships to Belgian and
Luxembourgish citizens for graduate studies,
research and lecturing in the United States
○ Supports American Fulbrighters coming to
Belgium and Luxembourg
○ Administers the Fulbright Schuman Program and
other ECA-funded programs
○ Hosts an EducationUSA Advising Center in
Brussels Fulbright Cohort of 2022-2023 at Whitlock Hall, U.S. Embassy Brussels

10. Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Types of Awards
Which scholarship is for you?

11. Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Types of Awards
FULBRIGHT FOREIGN STUDENT PROGRAM
● Grant for Graduate Studies and
Doctoral Research
● Partner Awards (Harvard Boas,
Florida Poly)
FULBRIGHT VISITING SCHOLAR PROGRAM
● Grant for Post-Doctoral Research
and Lecturing
OTHER PROGRAMS
● SUSI Program for
Student Leaders and
Secondary Educators
● EducationUSA
Academy Scholarship

12. Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
● Grant to support doctoral research in any
academic field at an accredited U.S. institution
● Minimum 4 months and maximum 9 months of
funding
● If you intend to:
○ Conduct research before or as part of an
ongoing PhD
● Grantees travel to the United States as part of the
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Grant for
Doctoral Research
Benefits
Stipend of up to $2,000 per month
Travel stipend of $1,000
J-1 visa sponsorship
Pre-departure support
Health benefit plan
In-country programming
Prestigious title and access
to alumni network

13. Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
● Grant to support research and/or lecturing in any
academic field at an accredited U.S. institution
● Minimum 3 months and maximum 9 months of funding
● If you intend to:
○ Conduct post-doctoral research
○ Lecture as a visiting professor
○ … or a combination of both
● PhD degree is required (or before intended departure)
● Grantees travel to the United States as part of the
Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program
Grant for Post-Doctoral
Research and Lecturing
Benefits
Stipend of up to $3,000 per month
Travel stipend of $1,000
J-1 visa sponsorship
Pre-departure support
Health benefit plan
In-country programming
Prestigious title and access
to alumni network

14. Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Eligibility
What are the minimum requirements to apply?

15. Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Eligibility for
all awards
➔ Belgian or Luxembourgish citizenship
➔ Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
➔ Demonstrated proficiency in English
➔ Academic excellence or outstanding personal
or professional background
➔ Acquire admission or affiliation with an
accredited U.S. university or non-profit research
institution (separate and independent process)
➔ Submit a complete application in English by
December 1 before noon (CET)
Some awards have additional
requirements!
Note that the Fulbright Program is not appropriate for programs/projects involving
graduate medical education, training, or clinical research involving patient contact.

16. Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Application Process
When and how do you need to apply?

17. Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Application Process
SEPTEMBER 15 Fulbright competition opens (for next academic year)
DECEMBER - JANUARY Eligible applications are evaluated by selections committee
LATE JANUARY Top-ranked applicants are invited for an interview
LATE FEBRUARY Successful applicants are notified of nomination
DECEMBER 1 Application deadline (submit application before noon CET)
LATE MARCH Formal decisions are made by the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
APRIL - AUGUST Grant administration, J-1 visa process, orientation (programs start in August at the earliest)

18. Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Application Process
How to apply
➔ Visit fulbright.be and find the right
award
➔ Review important details on the
award page
➔ Click on ‘Apply Now’ which will lead
you to the online application
platform from Fulbright/IIE
➔ Follow application instructions on
award page
Fulbright/IIE Application Platform

19. Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Application Process
Components
Online application form
Curriculum vitae or resume
Diploma and transcripts
Three letters of recommendation
Study or research objectives essay
Personal statement essay
ALL
APPLICANT
S
STUDENT
S
ONLY
Admission or affiliation letter
May be provided as late as April
Project statement
Bibliography of references
SCHOLAR
S
ONLY
Affiliation letter
Must be included in application
Test scores
(e.g. GRE,
TOEFL) are
not required
Submitted by recommenders you register in the application

20. Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Application Process
Tips for a strong application
READ AWARD
DESCRIPTION
Before you start, read the award
description carefully to ensure
you meet all requirements and
your proposed project is feasible.
START EARLY
Start online application and
register your recommenders as
soon as possible. Don’t wait
until the last day to submit! We
cannot accept incomplete or late
submissions.
LEARN
MORE
Take a moment first to learn
more about the Fulbright
Program to estimate what is
expected from applicants.

21. Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Application Process
What does it mean to be a Fulbrighter?
● The Fulbright Program is all about promoting
mutual understanding through cultural diplomacy
● The most competitive candidates demonstrate
ambassadorial qualities and a genuine interest in
educational exchange
● Articulate a clear, creative, and feasible plan for
your time in the U.S. and explain why this is the right
time to go!
● … and finally, candidates are expected to return
home after their program and create a multiplier
effect within their communities by sharing their
knowledge and experiences with others
Meet&Network with Prime Minister De Croo, Fulbright alumnus

22. Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Questions?
Commission for Educational
Exchange between the United States,
Belgium and Luxembourg
KBR (Royal Library of Belgium)
Boulevard de l’Empereur 4, Keizerslaan
1000 Brussels, Belgium
(no walk-ins, please make an appointment)
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