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Professional Scholar Awards |
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The US-SLFC invites applications from Sri Lankan professionals in the humanities, fine/performing arts such as music, theatre, writing, painting, design, photography and, sports, journalism, law, sciences, paramedical services and business, an opportunity to gain exposure (through a project developed by the grantee) to the latest advancements in their respective fields of work in the U.S. The awards aim to provide grantees an opportunity to collaborate with U.S. counterparts, forge links between local and U.S. professionals in the fields, build lasting ties between the two countries through their collaborations and share the experience and learning gained in the U.S. with local counterparts.
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Eligibility:
- Be a Sri Lankan citizen.
- Demonstrate aptitude and accomplishment in the field thorough professional involvement, awards received, achievements or output.
- Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the area.
- Demonstrate commitment to developing this field in Sri Lanka and sharing knowledge with counterparts and the public in Sri Lanka.
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| Duration of award: |
3 months (minimum) |
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| Application Process: |
Download Guidelines for the Fulbright Professional Scholar Awards 2010-11
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Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All successful candidates will be required to reside in Sri Lanka for a minimum of 2 years on completion of the grant. All applications need to be returned by Registered Post on or before the 31st of July 2009 (interviews in August/September) to the following address (please indicate the name of the award on the top left corner of the envelope)
The US-SL Fulbright Commission (US-SLFC)
22 Flower Terrace (off Flower Road), Colombo 7
Tel: 011-471-8744
Email: fulbright@isplanka.lk
Web: www.fulbrightsrilanka.com |
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Fulbright Student Awards |
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The US-SLFC invites applications from qualified candidates for the Fulbright Student Programme for the academic year 2010 - 2011 in the following disciplines; Social Sciences & Humanities, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Architecture and Engineering, Commerce and Management Studies. The awards are intended to assist a limited number of scholars, selected for their academic excellence, to do their post-graduate (master’s level only) study in American universities. Graduates who have not had extensive prior exposure to the United States are encouraged to apply.
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Eligibility:
- Be a Sri Lankan citizen.
- Possess a 4-year bachelor’s from a Sri Lankan university. Those with degrees from non-Sri Lankan universities are welcome to apply provided they possess an equivalent of a 4-year Sri Lankan degree. Applicants with degrees from India are required to possess a relevant post-graduate qualification.
- Be committed to reside in Sri Lanka on completion of the award for a minimum of 2 years.
- Possess at a minimum, 1 year of post-qualifying experience in the proposed field of study.
- Be below the age of 35 years on the 1st of October, 2009.
- Number of Awards: 3.
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a maximum of 2 academic years |
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| Deadline: |
31st of July 2009 |
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| Interviews (of short listed candidates): |
August/September 2009 |
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| Instructions: |
- At this stage we require only the following Supplemental Forms which are also accessible at the web page on the above link (do not complete the other forms that are available on this page).
- 3 letters of reference.
- An Academic Records Information Form (must be completed by the Registrar, a Dept. Head or a lecturer for each degree and diploma you have received).
- Signature Form.
- We do not require scores for any standardised tests such at TOEFL, GRE and GMAT at this stage. Therefore when you answer question 24 (Examination Results) on the online application form, indicate a future date (eg. November 2009) as your tentative test date if you don't have the scores.
- We do not need the information requested in questions 42, 43, 44, in the online application form's Personal Financial Information Section. However, as this is an online application form, your form may not get "submitted" if you do not complete those fields. So indicate nominal amounts (E.g..$ 1000) to complete those fields.
Once you have completed the online application and have submitted it:
- Please print out a copy of the submitted online application
- Complete the above mentioned Supplemental forms and get certified copies of your certificates and transcripts
then, send them all to the Fulbright Commission at 22 Flower Terrace, Colombo 7 by registered post before the 31st of July 2009.
Due to the number of applications received, only candidates shortlisted for
interviews will be notified.
The US-SL Fulbright Commission (US-SLFC)
22 Flower Terrace (off Flower Road), Colombo 7
Tel: 011-471-8744
Email: fulbright@isplanka.lk
Web: www.fulbrightsrilanka.com |
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Fulbright Advanced Research and University Lecturing Scholar Awards |
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The US-SLFC invites applications from Sri Lankan scholars who wish to pursue postdoctoral research and or lecturing at a U.S. university or research institution.
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Eligibility:
- Be a Sri Lankan citizen.
- Possess a PhD from a recognised university
- Demonstrate a clear rationale for conducting the proposed research in the U.S.
- While applicants from all disciplines will be considered, preference will be given to candidates in the fields of humanities and social sciences
- Age: The age limit in force hitherto is waived. However, all things being equal, an applicant who is near retirement would not be as strong as one who is several years away.
- Number of Awards: 3
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| Duration of award: |
6 months |
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| Deadline: |
31st of July 2009 |
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| Interviews (of short listed candidates): |
December 2009 |
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| Instructions: |
The Fulbright Scholar application must be submitted online at the following Link:
https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/scholars/
Once you have completed the online application and have submitted it:
- Please print out a copy of the submitted online application and send the copy to the Fulbright Commission by registered post before the 31st of July 2009.
- Post the copy of your application to:
Due to the number of applications received, only candidates shortlisted for
interviews will be notified.
The US-SL Fulbright Commission (US-SLFC)
22 Flower Terrace (off Flower Road), Colombo 7
Tel: 011-471-8744
Email: fulbright@isplanka.lk
Web: www.fulbrightsrilanka.com |
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Hubert H.Humphrey North-South Fellowship Programme |
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The US-SLFC invites applications from suitable candidates for the Hubert Humphrey Fellowships for 2010-2011 in the fields listed below. Candidates should be mid-career professionals in leadership positions with a commitment to public service and with the potential for professional advancement. They may be employed in either the public or private sector.
- Agricultural and Rural Development
- Communications/Journalism
- Substance Abuse Education, Treatment & Prevention
- Economic Development
- Finance and Banking
- Educational Administration, Planning & Policy
- HIV/AIDS Policy and Prevention
- Human Resource Management
- Law and Human Rights
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- Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, and Climate Change
- Public Health Policy and Management
- Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
- Teaching of English as a Foreign Language
- Technology Policy and Management
- Trafficking in Persons, Policy and Prevention
- Urban and Regional Planning
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The Hubert Humphrey Fellowship is specially designed for mid-career professionals to enable them to participate in a ten-month non-degree programme of academic coursework and professional internship.
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Eligibility:
- Be citizens of Sri Lanka.
- Possess a 4-year Bachelor’s (special) Degree. Preference will be given to those with post-graduate qualifications.
- Have a minimum of five years of professional experience by the 1st of October, 2009.
- Be able to display personal initiative and an interest in the policies pertaining to their fields.
- Be proficient in both written and spoken English.
- Be below the age of 50 years by the1st of October, 2009.
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| Application Process: |
Applicants are encouraged to collect the electronic version of the application form by writing to
us-slfc@isplanka.lk |
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| Deadline: |
31st of July 2009 |
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| Instructions: |
Printed application forms, priced at Rs.100.00, are available at the following address between 10.00 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. on weekdays (except on holidays).
The US-SL Fulbright Commission (US-SLFC)
22 Flower Terrace (off Flower Road), Colombo 7
Tel: 011-471-8744
Email: fulbright@isplanka.lk
Web: www.fulbrightsrilanka.com
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, July 31, 2009. Only candidates short-listed for interviews will be notified. |
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