U.S. Scholars

Fulbright Distinguished Chairs Program
• Overview • Who's Eligible • Application Deadline • Why Participate
• Catalog of Awards • Application • FAQs • Tips • Review Criteria
• Notification Timeline • Chairs Staff

• Tips for Applying for Distinguished Chair Program Awards
  
  
• Make sure you meet the eligibility guidelines outlined above as well as the August 1 application deadline.

• Plan ahead. Producing a strong application takes time, and peer review and final selection are based solely on your application and accompanying materials.

• Do your homework. A thoroughly researched, well-planned application for a carefully chosen award (the best match of applicant to award) will have a considerable advantage over its competitors.

• Discussion of collaboration between a U.S. and an overseas scholar makes a project statement more compelling to reviewers.

• Have a clear strategy. Make sure all parts of your application work to form an integrated whole. Your application should:

• Highlight the aspects about you and your career that will give reviewers a focused yet well-rounded view of your candidacy
• Convince reviewers that this is the best award for you and you are the best applicant for it

• Make sure your curriculum vita clearly explains your responsibilities and includes selected publications and experiences that are relevant to the award to which you are applying.

• READ and follow the instructions carefully, including formatting requirements. The instructions are your guide to creating a complete and competitive application.

• Proofread!

• Have a trusted colleague review your application materials and offer feedback.

• Include only the information requested. Do not exceed page limits. Pages surpassing limits will be deleted.

• If at any time during the application process, you have questions, please contact your program officer.