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Fulbright Opportunity: Fully funded-PhD in Science and Technology

The competition for the Fulbright International Science and Technology Award 2011-2012 is NOW OPEN for applications.

This award offers a fully-funded PhD programme in the United States to approximately 45 candidates worldwide who demonstrate unique aptitude and innovation in a number of scientific fields.

The Award recipients receive assistance in gaining admission to prestigious U.S. institutions and three years of fiscal support which includes: academic tuition and fee coverage, a monthly living stipend, book and supplies allowance, conference and research allowances, health and accident coverage, round trip airfare from home country to the United States, and specially tailored enrichment activities. Hosting U.S. institution are expected to provide support for the remaining expenses toward the completion of the Ph.D. J-1 visa sponsorship is granted for up to five years.

Initiated in 2006, the Fulbright International Science & Technology Award provides students in science and technology with the US government’s most prestigious and valuable scholarship.

For more information and for full application details please see http://www.fulbright.ie/irishcitizensawards/fulbrightinternationalsciencetechnologyaward

http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/scienceandtech.html

The closing date for receipt of complete applications is strictly 12 noon on 31st April 2010. Extensions to this deadline are not available under any circumstances.

Please address any questions about this award to Sonya McGuinness - admin@fulbright.ie

T: + 353 1 660 76 70

F: +353 1 660 76 68

marianne.doyle@fulbright.ie http://www.fulbright.ie