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Fulbright Distinguished Chairs Program|Canada

Awards and Benefits
Program Overview:  Awards in the Fulbright Distinguished Chairs Program are viewed as among the most prestigious appointments in the Fulbright Scholar Program. Candidates should have a prominent record of scholarly accomplishment. The former two-tiered application process for the Distinguished Chairs Program has been consolidated into a single application process. The new application deadline will be August 1, 2008. Applicants should submit a single complete application online that includes: the online application form with all required items completed; a project statement (up to five pages); a tailored curriculum vitae or resume, including publications list (up to eight pages); for research awards: a select bibliography (up to three pages) and three reference letters; for lecturing or lecturing/research awards: course syllabi (up to 10 pages), two reference letters and one teaching report; a letter of invitation or other relevant correspondence from abroad, in the few cases where applicable. Selected scholars will be notified following a review during the fall.
Staff:  Assistant Director Maria Bettua, 202.686.6245, mbettua@cies.iie.org or Program Associate Abby Greenwell, 202.686.6232, agreenwell@cies.iie.org

Benefits
Stipend:  n.a.
Maintenance:  This award provides approximately Canadian $20,000 for one term.
Travel/Relocation:  n.a.
Tuition Assistance:  n.a.
Other Benefits:  Fall orientation in Ottawa, plus up to $1,000 through the Canada-U.S. Fulbright Mobility Initiative.

Awards
Fulbright-York University Chair (Canada) #9012

The Fulbright Program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the US Department of State. CIES is a division of the Institute of International Education

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