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Fulbright Distinguished Chairs Program|Finland

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:  Total maintenance for 9 months is $50,000; maintenance will be paid out in euro in 9 monthly installments. There are no separate allowances for accompanying dependents.
Travel/Relocation:  Travel allowance of $2,000 is provided.
Tuition Assistance:  The Finnish school system is considered one of the best in the world. Finnish schools are free although some special schools, such as international schools, may charge tuition. Universities do not currently charge tuition. Instruction in English is available in Helsinki at kindergartens, elementary and secondary schools, as well as at university level.
Other Benefits:  The Fulbright Bicentennial Chair position includes free housing arranged by the Finnish Fulbright Commission (Fulbright Center). The spacious, fully-furnished Bicentennial Residence is situated in an historic university setting in the city center, about a 5-minute walk from the Renvall Institute. The Residence has three bedrooms, living room, dining room and a kitchen (kitchen utensils, linen etc. provided). The Bicentennial Chair holder has access to the health care services University of Helsinki provides for its faculty and staff.

Awards
Bicentennial Chair in American Studies (Finland) #9015

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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