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Yes, but my point was that it is very unlikely they say "Oh, if we fund this person, we can't fund these three people!" My point is, they don't assign dollar signs to candidates when selecting. They may go for a 50/50 split, as your numbers indicate, but that is vastly different than stating "Oh, not this person because they'd cost X amount!"

I doubt they have a funding limit in terms of "We can only select X MPhils and Y Doctorates." If anything, it is probably like the Marshall in which they select based on merit and whether or not you're likely to succeed in your intended course of study.

NOW! I will go with January 12 (12-15 if we can guess ranges).

I applied two years ago to the UK (I made it to the final round). I am applying to Germany now. I didn't actually find it challenging, but I was studying UK culture for the grant so I was very aware of the differences.

Do you mind sharing which county you went to?

I still disagree (in a friendly way, of course!). There are certain labs that do specific techniques. There are certain labs that have rare equipment. There are certain labs that house eminent scholars in the field. There are certain labs that have amazing and important networks/connections. And in terms of what you could give: you give an American approach. You give paid man power. You give your unique perspective on something. It is the same with humanities. What could a non-Italian give to Italian studies? Their own perspective, backed by research. And sure, the lab could move, but so could an archive (or important document) a humanities student wants to use (and they have). I'll also add that I think having to push beyond the straightforward why do I need to go here would actually benefit them. It is easy to say "Well...I study French lit, so france." What about the places France colonized? Why not there? Or, even more so, is that really the only reason? I understand wanting to study Italian lit makes sense in Italy, but unless those texts aren't available elsewhere, it would make for an interesting choice: person who could do there work elsewhere, but would benefit from cultural immersion or person who couldn't do their work elsewhere, doesn't need cultural immersion, but really wants it. If I were choosing, I'd go with the second person, because the necessity it stronger. I say this as a humanities student who never thought they'd defend the sciences to vigorously!

I mean, I would disagree to an extent. The Fulbright is devoted to cultural exchange, but it really is the person, not their field, that matters. Like, you could do archival work but never surface to make cultural exchanges happen, you know? I'd find it more likely people talking in a lab would have more cultural exchange than humanities students who are often divided, studying alone, etc. But that's just my opinion!

I guess that makes sense. I doubt they'd have the same number two years in a row.

I'd also argue that science can be cultural exchange as well. Cultural exchange is a lot more than literature, art, etc. And it should happen across many platforms/fields.

I spoke with my FPA about it. They never had a ton of arts/fine arts students. Now, this doesn't mean you can submit a bad proposal and win, but it does play a factor. As for sciences, it may be a bit easier to say: this prof works here and is the only one doing my research so I need to go there (or doing this technique, etc.) but that doesn't mean they are more likely to win.

Actually, I think it is this cycle, as the numbers are projected.

True, but some years, there have been increases!

They do! When I was applying to the UK, there were 2 grants posted in September. That dropped to one grant.

Good luck! I know we are technically in competition with each other, but I really hope you get it! Also, as you probably know, München is SUPER expensive. There are, however, ways to increase your living stipend (or so I've heard) if you can show how expensive your city is. So make sure to check that out when you win BECAUSE YOU WILL! I mean, having a completely new approach to research sounds like an amazing take on the grant.

Agreed! I saw the one I used two years ago. While thematically similar, this one was FAR more personal. I took more risks and am much more confident about my chances (so, like, maybe a 27% chance instead of a 25% chance?).

We are hopefully about a month away from hearing back. Before we are overrun with emotions, I was curious if other people felt like they gained something just from the application process. I certainly feel like it challenged me as a writer and as a researcher. I came away with a much better understanding of what I wanted to study/research and why it was important to me, my field, and the world. What about you all?

Fun fact: the Fulbright at large really wants more creative projects, so do not fear!

For all countries! If you make it to round 2, you are a semi-finalist. A finalist wins the grant.

Yeah, colloquially, midnight means 11.59pm Dec. 1st. I say colloquially, because I've gotten into more than one argument about how midnight is actually the start of the day (i.e. midnight Dec 1st means that at 1am, it is still Dec. 1st, not the 2nd).

Yeah, I really like that their process is over in November (or earlier, if you're like me and got rejected before the interview). I will say though, that the Marshall is much harder to get.

Hi all! Can anyone believe we are about a month and a half away from results?? I can't believe how quickly October and November have passed.

I would, but I don't do modern language or area studies, so I can't apply for the Hays. I figured it'd be around 800 euro (that's what my friend got, but I wasn't sure if they do an increase based on the relation between the euro and the dollar or living costs.

That is my view as well (I was rejected in the final round for a UK grant, again, not as bad odds as you, but still awful). This time, I'll just be happy if I make it to round 2. If I then lose, I'll be ok, but I'm happy with the accomplishment of being a (now) semi-finalist.

oh wow, alt for the open award? Congrats! Those odds are the worst for the Fulbright (study) grants.

Not sure if someone responded, but it literally means if you were selected and won the award, you cannot apply again next cycle. If you are rejected, apply as many times in a row as you like. (I confirmed this with them last year when they added it).