Education U.S.A.
Exchange Programs
The Fulbright Program
The Fulbright Program is the largest U.S. international exchange program offering opportunities for students, scholars, and professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, and university teaching worldwide. The Fulbright Program is supported by the U.S. Department of State.
Established in 1946 by the U.S. Congress to "enable the government of the United States to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries," the Fulbright program annually awards approximately six thousand grants, at a cost of more than $250 million. The program funds both American and foreign students, teachers, professionals, and scholars to study, teach, lecture, and conduct research in more than 150 countries and the United States. The Fulbright Program in Russia offers a variety of opportunities for both Americans and Russians interested in graduate study, lecturing, academic research, and other activities.
The Fulbright Program Office in Moscow administers twelve different grant programs in Russia and receives all grant applications from Russians. All of the programs are briefly described below. Additional information is available from the Moscow Fulbright Office:
Fulbright Program in Russia
Institut Mezhdunarodnogo obrazovaniya
Programma Fulbright
ul. Tverskaya, 16/2, stroenie 3, ofis 1
Moscow 125009
Tel. (495) 935-83-53, fax (495) 937-54-18
E-mail: info@fulbright.ru
http://www.fulbright.ru
Applicants are able to access the online application at: https://apply.embark.com. A PDF version of the application can be downloaded from the Fulbright Program in Russia website (www.fulbright.ru).
The Fulbright Program in Russia
Annual Programs
Fields for the Fulbright Program in Russia:
Agriculture
American History
American Literature
American Studies
Anthropology
Archaeology
Architecture
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Biological Sciences
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communications
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Dance
Economics
Education
Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Film Studies
Geography
Geology
History (non-U.S.)
Information Sciences
Journalism
Language/Literature (non-U.S.)
Law
Library Science
Linguistics
Mathematics
Medical Sciences
Music
Philosophy
Physics/Astronomy
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Public/Global Health
Religious Studies
Social Work
Sociology
TEFL/Applied Linguistics
Theater
Urban Planning
1. Fulbright Visiting Student Program for Russians
The Fulbright Visiting Student Program is open to Russian university graduates and to graduate (kandidatskaya) students in the arts, engineering, natural sciences, humanities and social sciences. This program supports study for a master's degree program at a U.S. university for no more than two academic years, or research or coursework at U.S. universities and archives for one academic year that assist in completion of a "kandidat nauk" degree in Russia.
Applicants must be Russian citizens permanently residing in the Russian Federation who have a university diploma or a bachelor's degree. Applicants should be no older than 30 years of age by the application deadline.
Application materials are available each year in March. The deadline for applications each year is mid-May.
2. Fulbright Student Program for Americans
Grants for American college and university graduates fund ten months of study in Russia in the humanities, social sciences, pure and applied sciences, and the creative and performing arts. Russian language proficiency is required. Additional information and application procedures can be found at http://www.iie.org.
3. Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistantships (FLTA) for Russians
The FLTA program strengthens the instruction of strategic foreign languages at U.S. colleges and universities while providing future teachers of English the opportunity to refine their teaching skills, increase their English language proficiency, and extend their knowledge of the cultures and customs of the United States. In 2004, the program was expanded to include Russia. FLTA Fellows also interact with the host community in conversation groups, extracurricular activities and community outreach projects. U.S. universities benefit from the presence of a native speaker on their campuses. FLTA Fellows teach up to two language classes and typically live in language dorms and facilitate language clubs. Fellows and U.S. students have a unique opportunity to learn about each other's cultures and customs, and to build mutual understanding. Upon completion of the program, the Fellows return home and teach English at the secondary and university level. As a result of the program, FLTA alumni return with a high proficiency in English and are able to speak with authenticity and authority about the United States, its values, and its people.
Application Deadline: November 14, 2008
4. Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships (ETA) for Americans
ETA positions for American college and university graduates combine 18 hours per week classroom teaching and up to 6 hours per week of advising/working with Russian teachers of English. An additional 6 hours per week will be reserved for an independent study/research project. Applicants should submit detailed descriptions of their study or career interests and also include well-thought-out and feasible proposals. This project should not conflict with assigned teaching and advising responsibilities. Grantees are placed mostly in regional cities, outside of Moscow and St. Petersburg. Additional information and application procedures can be found at http://www.iie.org.
5. Fulbright Faculty Development Program (FFDP) for Russians
FFDP grants are designed for younger junior teaching faculty and scholars (no older than 39 years by the application deadline), who are either teaching at institutions of higher learning or are affiliated with academic or cultural institutions, including libraries and museums. Applicants should have a minimum of two years teaching experience and intend to return to their home institution to implement the knowledge gained on this program. FFDP grantees will work on a specific project which could include curriculum design or course development among other projects.
Application materials are available each year in March. The application deadline each year is mid-June.
6. Russian International Education Administrators (RIEA) Program
This new Fulbright program aims to enhance and improve professional skills of university administrators who work with incoming international students from around the world and especially from the USA. It will help Russian international education professionals gain critical knowledge surrounding the needs of these students in the areas of academic placement, insurance and medical requirements, safety, cross-cultural challenges, and language training.
The specialists will be nominated through an open, merit-based competition run by the Fulbright office in Moscow in cooperation with the Public Affairs Section of US Embassy-Moscow. Names of the nominees will be sent to ECA for review and Fulbright Scholarship Board approval.
The RIEA program in the USA will be organized and conducted by the Institute of International Education (IIE). It will consist of three distinct components: 1) a seminar and discussion program developed by Teachers College, Columbia University, in New York City, 2) a best practices seminar program at IIE which will take place on a bi-weekly basis, and 3) a practicum in the international student office of a host university in the U.S.
Deadline for submitting applications: October 1, 2008.
7. Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program for Russians
The Fulbright Senior Scholar Program is open to scholars who have established themselves in their fields and wish to take advantage of the opportunity to further their professional development through research or lecturing activity in the United States. The candidate must have a kandidatskaya degree (as a minimum requirement), a proven record of research activities and publications, and well-developed English skills. Applicants must be Russian citizens permanently residing in the Russian Federation.
Grantees are chosen in a competitive process which includes submission of an application and project proposal, peer review of the proposal, interviews in English, and final selection by a bi-national commission of Russian and American scholars and professionals. Applicants may submit project proposals for grants from 3 to 9 months.
Application Deadline: Application Deadline: October 17, 2008.
8. Fulbright Scholar Program for Americans
American scholars are funded for research and/or lecturing throughout Russia for three to ten months. Russian language proficiency is not required.
For additional information and application materials, see http://www.cies.org
9. Fulbright-Kennan Institute Research Scholarship Program for Russians.
This program for scholars in the humanities and social sciences is a merit-based, open competition that offers six-month fellowships in residence at the Kennan Institute in Washington, D.C. Preference will be given to applicants whose research informs discussion of key public policy issues, enhances development of scholarship in the former Soviet Union, and fosters communication between the world of scholarship and the world of public affairs. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a particular need to be in Washington, D.C. The Wilson Center devotes significant attention to the exploration of broad thematic areas. Primary themes are: 1) governance, including such issues as the key features of the development of democratic institutions, democratic society, civil society, and citizen participation; 2) the U.S. role in the world and issues of partnership and leadership; and 3) key long-term future challenges confronting the U.S. and the world.
The Fulbright-Kennan Institute Research Scholarships are available to researchers and lecturers from academic and higher educational institutions and research centers that are actively involved in academic and research work. Eligible candidates include scholars and researchers who have at least two years post-doctoral (post-Kanditat) academic and research experience. While conducting research, the Fulbright-Kennan scholars are expected to hold public lectures on their proposed research topics and actively participate in discussions within the public policy and academic communities, including meetings, conferences, and other activities organized by the Kennan Institute and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
Application Deadline: October 17, 2008.
10. Fulbright Senior Specialist Program for Americans
As a complement to the Fulbright Senior Scholar Program, the Senior Specialist Program funds American academic experts who wish to undertake two to six-weeks projects in host country academic institutions. Activities may include presenting lectures; leading seminars and workshops; conducting needs assessments, surveys, research; participating in academic programs, conferences, seminars; consulting with administrators and faculty; assess and develop academic curricula or educational material; conduct teacher training.
Russian universities interested in hosting Senior Specialists must be willing to provide in-country transportation, meals and lodging. The Fulbright Program funds international transportation and provides a stipend to the Senior Specialist. For additional information, see http://www.cies.org. Contact the Fulbright Program Office in Moscow for application forms and instructions. Only 10 Senior Specialist grants are awarded to Russia annually.
11. Fulbright New Century Scholars Program for Russians and Americans
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs sponsors the Fulbright New Century Scholars Program (NCS), one of several initiatives launched over the last few years to bring new depth and public visibility to the traditional Fulbright Senior Scholar Program. NCS is a global program that annually brings together 25-30 research scholars and professionals from the U.S. and from participating countries around the world. Through a series of three, in-person seminars and a traditional Fulbright exchange visit, NCS Scholars engage in collaborative thinking and multi-disciplinary research on a theme of global significance. The first years of the program addressed the topics of global health; sectarian, ethnic and cultural conflict within and across national borders; the global empowerment of women; and higher education in the 21st century. Candidates are nominated by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy, in conjunction with the Fulbright Program Office in Moscow.
Please see http://www.cies.org for additional information.
12. Fulbright Scholar-In-Residence (SIR) Program for Russians
The SIR Program brings visiting scholars and professionals from Russia and other countries to lecture at U.S. colleges and universities for one semester or one academic year. In addition to teaching courses, scholars give campus-wide and community lectures, help initiate international programs and contribute to curriculum development. The SIR Program is especially appropriate for small liberal arts colleges, minority-serving institutions, and community colleges, many of which do not often have the opportunity to host Fulbright Visiting Scholars Interested institutions submit proposals to CIES in Washington, D.C., to invite scholars to teach one or more courses and to be in residence for a semester or an academic year. Institutions may suggest suitable candidates or have CIES recruit scholars from a particular world area.
For more information on SIR grants, see http://www.cies.org.
