Dear All,
The 2011 Fulbright-EPA award closes for applications in less than a month. The award offers a great opportunity to do part of your PhD in USA or to get start-up funding to do your entire PhD in USA…
Some information below and more details from www.fulbright.ie or drop an e-mail to info@fulbright.ie
Regards,
Shane
What is it?
The Fulbright Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency have come together to offer this opportunity for Irish researchers to travel to the USA and work with some of the world's leading environmental research institutions. The backing of Fulbright also brings benefits both while in the USA and throughout your career.
Who is eligible?
1. Degree Seeking Students – students who will have completed an undergraduate degree by September 2012 and intend to register for a Masters or PhD in the US. Apply as a student.
2. PhD Students who are already doing a PhD in Ireland and wish to carry out research in the US for a period of 6-12 months as part of their doctoral study. Apply as a student.
3. Post Doctorates – who are currently engaged in research in Ireland and wish to carry out specific work in the US for a period of 3-12 months. PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must have been conferred with a PhD within the past 2 years – i.e. if applying for 2012-2013 you would have been conferred no earlier than November 2010. Apply as a scholar.
How to Apply:
1) Visit www.fulbright.ie to confirm your eligibility
2) Download guidance and application documents
3) Apply as a student or scholar
4) Apply separately to a US institution for Masters/PhD program or for research affiliation
Applications must be submitted online AND in hard copy by NOON Friday 18th November 2011
