Announcements

General news for TTU faculty interested on Fulbright:

Virtual Office Hours for Fulbright Scholar Applicants

Staff members representing each geographic region are available Monday through Thursday throughout the competition (to Sept 15th) to answer questions and share information. Feel free to join/leave at any point within the hour. To join, simply click the "Join an Office Hour" link listed in the award description during the office hour time. Come prepared with your questions or simply join in to listen.

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Fulbright Scholar Program Webinars

Fulbright Impact in the Field: Global Health & COVID-19: Friday, May 15, 12:30-2 pm ET
Fulbrighters are working tirelessly to find solutions to the world's challenges. We're pleased to announce our "Fulbright Impact in the Field: Global Health & COVID-19" Panel, featuring scientific experts. All are welcome! Please register here to attend.

General Informational Webinar: Monday, May 18, from 2-3 pm ET
Please join the Fulbright Team for a virtual presentation on the Fulbright Scholar Program. This session will discuss opportunities for faculty and administrators to teach and/or research abroad for 2-12 months. Additionally, the session will discuss opportunities for your institution to partner with Fulbright and host visiting scholars. Please register here to attend.

Texas Tech Informational Webinar: Wednesday, May 20, from 11 AM to 12:30PM Central.
Please join the Fulbright Team for a virtual presentation. Sarah Causer, Outreach and Recruitment Specialist, at the Institute of International Education will offer a workshop on the Fulbright Scholar Program for TTU administrators, faculty members, and professionals. To reserve a spot please contact Dr. Elizabeth Trejos-Castillo at elizabeth.trejos@ttu.edu to RSVP; space is limited!

Fulbright Alumni Hour: Experiences from Sub-Saharan Africa
Join us for an interactive session with a panel of three Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassadors who will share about their path to Fulbright, their experience abroad, and the impact on their career and community. Please register here to attend.

Opportunities for Postdoctoral and Early Career Applicants: Wednesday, May 27, 2-3 pm ET
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar program offers a variety of opportunities specifically for early career and postdoctoral applicants. Applicants with fewer than five years of experience in their field/discipline can gain important research skills and build networks with fellow scholars. Join IIE for a discussion of program options and learn about some of the exciting new awards available around the world. Please register here to attend.

Application deadline
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program will continue to accept applications for awards for the 2021-2022 academic year. Over 450 awards offer more than 800 grants annually. The deadline to apply is September 15, 2020. To learn more about the 2021-2022 competition click here or visit the Catalog of Awards for more details. Regional and discipline-focused webinars are held every Wednesday from 2-3 PM EST. See our Webinar Schedule for more details.