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ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE 2009-2010 INTERNATIONAL FULBRIGHT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING FOREIGN STUDENTS
The American Embassy is pleased to announce a new International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for outstanding foreign students for PhD study at top U.S. institutions in science, technology, or engineering. Candidates selected will be funded for a maximum of three years. After three years, U.S. universities will be expected to cover the remaining expenses toward completion of a PhD. For this first year, approximately 25 awards will be competed worldwide for candidates who demonstrate unique aptitude and innovation in scientific fields.
Eligible fields include:
Aeronautics and Astronomics/Aeronautical Engineering, Astronomy/Planetary Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Sciences/Engineering, Engineering (electrical, chemical, civil, mechanical, ocean, and petroleum), Environmental Science/Engineering, Geology/Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Information Sciences/Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Mathematics, Neuroscience/Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Oceanography, and Physics.
To be eligible to the International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for outstanding foreign students, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of and currently residing in Madagascar or in The Union of the Comoros
- Have at least a DEA or an equivalent of an official six-year university degree, or the equivalent of a U.S. Master’s degree in the field of specialization
- Have a high level of English proficiency to realistically accomplish full-time doctoral level study in the U.S.
- Have outstanding academic records, references and preparation in the chosen field
- Have high motivation and serious commitment to completing the program and to returning home to Madagascar.
Candidates will access the online application at https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international
Completed online application forms must be submitted no later than Close of business, Wednesday, April 1, 2009.
For further information, please contact the American Embassy, tel: 22 212 57 ext. 2210 or 2282; fax: 22 345 39.