03/03/2007 | Fulbright Program in Ukraine

INTERNATIONAL FULBRIGHT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING FOREIGN STUDENTS

About the Program
The International Fulbright Science and Technology (S&T) Award for outstanding foreign students, sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State, is designed to be among the most prestigious international scholarships in science and technology. The Fulbright S&T Award is for PhD study at top U.S. institutions in science, technology, or engineering. For its pilot year (2007-2008), approximately 25 awards have been competed worldwide for candidates who demonstrate unique aptitude and innovation in scientific fields.

Eligibility
Applicants will have completed an undergraduate degree before August 1, 2007 and be proficient in English with a recent TOEFL score. It is highly recommended that the applicant have received his/her bachelor’s degree in the same or a related field for which he/she plans to pursue Ph.D. study. Applicants must be citizens of Ukraine and must apply through the Fulbright Office in Kyiv.

Eligible Fields of Study
Eligible fields include Aeronautics and Astronomic/Aeronautical Engineering, Astronomy/Planetary Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Sciences/Engineering, Engineering (electrical, chemical, civil, mechanical, ocean, and petroleum), Environmental Science/Engineering, Geology/Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Information Sciences/Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Mathematics, Neuroscience/Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Oceanography and Physics.

Grant Benefits
The fellowship will provide the following benefits:
· Activities, tuition and fees;
· A monthly stipend for up to 36 months;
· Book and equipment, research and professional conference allowances;
· J-1 visa sponsorship for up to five years;
· Round-trip airfare from fellow’s home city to the host institution in the United States;
· Health and accident coverage as per U.S. Government guidelines; and
· Specially tailored enrichment activities.

After three years, the host U.S.university will be expected to cover the remaining expenses toward completion of the Ph.D. J-1 visa sponsorship will be provided for up to five years.


Application Package
All applicants should submit hard copies of the following items, in the order indicated:

· Application (All forms in this application are to be completed in English and printed from a computer);
· Three letters of reference (The letters should be written in English. If they are not, an original English translation must be provided);
· Official and certified academic documents from each University or post-secondary institution you attended (official record/transcript/, diploma or certificate). Documents must be accompanied by complete official English translation;
· TOEFL score report (or equivalent) of 580 or higher. General GRE and GRE Subject exams will be required for final university admissions.

Please contact the Fulbright Office in Kyiv for additional information or application materials:

Fulbright Program in Ukraine
4 Hrushevskoho St., Suit 305, Kyiv 01001
Tel.: (044) 279-1850, 279-2324
Fax: (044) 230-20-60
e-mail: student@fulbright.com.ua