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.
Maintenance:
$3,600 per month. Maintenance allowance of $200 per month for one dependent and $250 per month for two or more dependents who accompany the grantee for at least 80% of the grant period. University housing is generally provided. Otherwise, a housing allowance, paid on a reimbursable basis. Housing allowances in Warsaw are a maximum of $400 per month for a single grantee, $500 per month for grantees with one accompanying dependent and $600 per month for grantees with two or more accompanying dependents. Housing allowances in Krakow are a maximum of $350 per month for a single grantee, $450 for grantees with one dependent and $550 per month for grantees with two or more dependents. Housing allowances elsewhere are a maximum of $250 per month for a single grantee, $350 per month for grantees with one dependent and $450 per month for grantees with two or more dependents. Host university provides in-country stipend in zloty of $500 or more per month, depending on academic rank.
Travel/Relocation:
$3,000 for grantee. Dependent travel allowance of $2,000 for one dependent and $4,000 for two or more dependents. (To qualify for allowance, dependents must accompany the grantee for at least 80% of the grant period.)
Fulbright Distinguished Chairs Program|University of Warsaw Distinguished Chair in East European Studies
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