Fulbright-Cardiff University Award

Each year, one award is offered to a US citizen to pursue a one-year Master’s degree programme (or the first year of a longer Master’s or PhD programme) in any subject at Cardiff University. The successful candidate will be selected by the Fulbright Commission and the Institute of International Education (IIE).

Award Benefits

In addition to a full tuition fee waiver from Cardiff University the awardee will receive £10,000, which is intended as a contribution towards general maintenance costs (accommodation, travel, subsistence, etc) while in the UK. This will be paid in instalments directly to the grantee upon arrival in the UK. Limited sickness and accident benefit coverage (typically not needed with free access to the NHS) is also provided.

All grantees in the UK attend a 3-day orientation program on arrival in September, a 5-day Fulbright Forum in January and a farewell event, the Fulbright 'End-cap'. The Commission has arranged a number of memberships for grantees during their stay and will assign a British alumna/us as a mentor.

Selection Criteria

Minimum eligibility for this award category:

• US citizen (resident anywhere but the UK)
• Rigor in scholarly enquiry and academic or professional excellence
• Strong reasons for wishing to pursue the proposed project in the UK
• Interest in the peoples and cultures of the UK
• Clear set of objectives for the Fulbright year
• Commitment to the host community through volunteer and extra-curricular activity.

Candidates need not be recent graduates, and financial need is not a factor in the selection process. The program seeks the widest possible variety of fields and career goals among applicants, including the arts and professional studies in addition to traditional academic disciplines. Preference will be given to those who do not have extensive experience in the UK.

In making these awards the Commission is looking not only for academic excellence but a focused application, a range of extracurricular and community activities, demonstrated ambassadorial skills, a desire to further the Fulbright Programme and a plan to work for the betterment of the home and host countries both during and after studies.

Applying

The online application is facilitated by IIE and is used by Fulbright Commissions worldwide. Each Commission sets its own policies and procedures with country-specific information for making an application for a Fulbright Award in their country. You will be able to log in and out of your application account and will not be required to complete the application in one sitting.

It is imperative that you read the Terms and Conditions on this website before submitting your application. Applicants should review all available US Award categories and the FAQs before submitting an application. Applicants are also encouraged to register to the Fulbright Commission’s website to receive updates from the Commission.

Successful applicants will be invited for telephone interviews on the date(s) listed below. Interviews will be held on the indicated date(s) only and may not be rescheduled.

Applicants are solely responsible for applying and gaining admission to Cardiff University. Fulbright proposals, however, must receive endorsement from Cardiff University, and the Commission will seek this final confirmation on behalf of successful applicants.

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