Пропонуємо Вашій увазі черговий випуск Фулбрайтівського вісника, на сторінках якого уміщено стислі описи фулбрайтівських проектів українських учасників Програми імені Фулбрайта 2011/12 рр. в США.
Зовнішні вияви динамічного, наповненого цікавими деталями "фулбрайтівського життя" стипендіати зафіксували у своїх фото, які ми з великою приємністю розмістили на сторінках цього видання.
У 2011/12 академічному році стипендією імені Фулбрайта було відзначено 49 українців: 18 науковців, 9 молодих викладачів й дослідників та 22 випускники вишів.
З матеріалами вісника можна ознайомитись на веб-сторінках за адресами http://www.fulbright.org.ua та http://issuu.com/lmarian/
Вероніка Алексанич
Координатор з інформації та реклами
Програма імені Фулбрайта в Україні
вул. Еспланадна, 20, офіс 904
тел.: +380(44) 287 07 77
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FULBRIGHT UKRAINE
Winning a Fulbright Grant
Applying for a Fulbright grant is like applying for a job. In both cases, the goal is to be remembered in a positive way by differentiating yourself from the other candidates who apply for the same position.
As in a job search, a successful Fulbright candidate will emphasize the distinctive features of his or her skills, experience and academic potential. At the same time, he or she will focus on making the study or research project seem “more valuable” than the others. This means that the successful candidate must satisfy those criteria that are important to the selection committee. These criteria include: 1) potential contribution of the project to the database of knowledge in a specific field of study; 2) potential of the candidate to implement the project successfully; 3) potential of the candidate to bring about positive change in education or in the chosen area of specialization; 4) ability of the candidate to represent the Ukrainian academic, professional or education communities in a positive light.
Anyone considering applying for a Fulbright grant should be prepared to answer 2 questions, in the application documents and during the interview: 1) Why should Fulbright invest in my project and in my academic development? and 2) How is my project better than others?
The First Selection
Employers who review job applications often make their first important decision by dividing all applicants into 3 groups. The first step in Fulbright's selection process also defines 3 categories: rejects (not to be considered) outstanding candidates (strong possibility of becoming winners) all others (potential candidates, could be interviewed).
Group 1 candidates are the easiest to identify. These candidates are eliminated immediately for several reasons: Application form is not complete (documents are missing, questions left unanswered)
Did not follow instructions (questions poorly answered, late submission, information is missing)
Sloppiness (poor handwriting or typing, bad formatting).
Accuracy and spelling (incorrect vocabulary, punctuation, grammar, poor sentence structure)
Weak project description or personal statement (badly planned, poorly argued, does not demonstrate knowledge in the field, poor understanding of subject, limited familiarity with the research literature)
Poor communication skills (many words, little substance, irrelevant information).
Group 2 is the smallest. These candidates create a positive first impression. Documents are neat and complete, all questions thoughtfully answered. Candidates proposed well-organized, well-argued and interesting projects. English is correct and the writing is easy to read and understand. These applicants demonstrate understanding of their subject areas, relevant academic experience, in some cases appropriate work experience, and potential for contributing to the database of knowledge on their topics. They seem to have potential for developing new research directions and for making significant improvements over current practice in education or in their fields. These candidates will be invited to interview /http://www.fulbright.org.ua/winning.html/
