Fulbright-EQC Graduate Award in Natural Disaster Research
Closing date 1 August
(annually)
The Fulbright-EQC Graduate Award in Natural Disaster Research
is for a promising graduate student to undertake postgraduate study or
research at a US university in the area of natural disaster research.
One highly prestigious and competitive award is offered each year to
a graduate student who shows academic excellence, leadership potential
and the ability to be a cultural ambassador for New Zealand. The award
is granted for advanced academic study in the US.
Studying in the US is an opportunity to explore America, share your culture
and make friends with students from around the world. The quality of teaching,
facilities and resources is renowned world wide.
Fulbright New Zealand Graduate Awards
Fulbright offers a range of graduate awards for New Zealanders, in different
fields of study:
You may only apply for one award, and should apply for the award most
relevant to your proposed field of study. Your application may, at
the discretion of Fulbright New Zealand, also be considered for another
of our graduate awards providing you meet the criteria of that award.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must:
have at least a relevant four-year degree (or a three-year degree
with honours), but not hold a doctoral degree at the time you take up
your award. “Natural disaster research” is defined as research
into the risks posed by natural disasters, the hazards they present,
their impact, society's vulnerability, mitigation and management measures
be accepted into an American university approved by EQC and Fulbright
New Zealand for studies related to natural disaster research. Acceptance
does not need to be confirmed at the time of application
have a maximum of five years' experience working in the field
meet the citizenship requirements for this award:
Citizenship requirements
You are eligible to apply for this award if you:
are a New Zealand citizen
AND are not a permanent resident or citizen of the US
AND are not currently living in the US*
* Applicants outside New Zealand who are unable to attend an interview in person
may be disadvantaged.
Preference for Fulbright awards is given to candidates who have not had extensive
recent experience in the US.
Fulbright awards will not be granted for medical programmes which include
any clinical activities involving direct patient care.
Entitlement
return airfare to the US
a one-off payment of US$25,000. The award will be reduced to US $15,000
if the recipient enrols in an academic programme of less than nine months
duration
basic health and accident insurance up to US$100,000
support and enrichment seminars run by the Institute of International
Education (IIE) throughout your stay in the US
The value of the Fulbright awards is not intended to fully fund your
entire course of study. For this reason, you should be investigating additional
funding from universities and private and government sources whilst you
await the outcome of your Fulbright application. Fulbright students can
often source additional funding through the US institution they attend.
We can assist you with identifying the right US university, your application
and applying for financial support.
Award
conditions
you must plan to be in the US for a minimum of six months
your award must be approved by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship
Board in Washington DC
your award must be taken up in the American academic year following
official confirmation of the award, and no earlier than July of that
year
if selected for an award, you will be required to undertake a full
medical examination
you must travel on a New Zealand passport, and US immigration documentation
must be completed from within New Zealand
international travel will only be funded between New Zealand and the
US
you may apply for academic training in the US for up to 18 months
upon completion of your degree
you will be required to fulfill some EQC media requirements, both
before departure for the US, during your study and on return to New
Zealand
in keeping with US immigration requirements and the philosophy of
the Fulbright Programme, you will be required to return to New Zealand
for a minimum of two years before becoming eligible for permanent residency
in the US
Fulbright orientation
It was Senator J William Fulbright's mission to build peace through the mutual
understanding of cultures. Fulbright applicants and grantees are expected to
understand and support this mission. To support this understanding, New Zealand
grantees are required to attend a Fulbright orientation held each June in Wellington.
interviews will be held in Wellington on 11 & 12 September 2009.
Fulbright New Zealand will pay the costs of travel to Wellington only
for applicants residing in New Zealand
we will advise you of the outcome of your application by the end of
October
Application form and support documents
Applications for 2010 Fulbright New Zealand graduate
awards have closed. Applications for 2011 awards will open in February
2010. Please check back then to apply.
Further information
FAQs
The Fulbright New Zealand Graduate Award FAQs document answers many common
questions about our awards:
Fulbright New Zealand has Campus Advisers
stationed on all major New Zealand campuses. Our Advisers are all Fulbright
alumni who are available to discuss their exchange experiences with students
and staff, as well as to give basic information about our awards.
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