Who participates in Fulbright S&T?
International Fulbright Science and Technology Grants are available to more than 140 countries worldwide. To date, the S&T Program has welcomed 155 students from 69 countries. Approximately 45 students per year are selected from a worldwide competition. They enroll in diverse fields at the top U.S. universities. To be eligible for the program, nominees must apply from their country of citizenship, have a bachelor’s degree, and cannot be currently studying at a U.S. institution or living in the United States. Like traditional Fulbright participants, they must exhibit leadership skills and represent their culture in American communities. S&T grantees must also demonstrate unique aptitude and innovation in scientific fields and plan to return to their home countries to make a contribution to society using the scientific knowledge that they have gained while in the U.S.
What scientific fields are eligible for Fulbright S&T?
* Aeronautical Engineering
* Agriculture (theoretical or research-based focus only)*
* Astronomy/Planetary Sciences
* Biology
* Biomedical Engineering
* Chemistry
* Computer Science
* Energy
* Engineering (aerospace, electrical, chemical, civil, industrial, mechanical, ocean, and petroleum)
* Environmental Science/Engineering
* Geology/Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
* Information Sciences/Engineering (engineering focus only; business-focused study is not eligible)
* Materials Science/Engineering
* Mathematics
* Neuroscience
* Oceanography
* Physics
* Public Health (biostatistics or epidemiology)
* While agriculture tends to be a fairly applied field of study, those wishing to pursue theoretical and research-based study in such areas as entomology, plant biology, plant pathology, and soil science are eligible for this Award.
What benefits does the Fulbright S&T Award provide?
Grantees will receive the following during the first three years of ECA funding; after the initial three years, support toward the completion their Ph.D. programs will be provided by the host institution:
* Initial application assistance
* Tuition and related fees
* Housing allowance, monthly stipend
* J-Visa Sponsorship for 3 years (following the 3 years, IIE will assist participants in transferring their visa sponsorship to the institution)
* Book and equipment allowance
* Research /Lab allowances
* Professional conference allowance (international travel options)
* Tailored S&T Enrichment Activities
* Health / Accident coverage
* International travel expenses: tickets, in-transit expenses
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