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That's awesome, Mynah! What is the other fellowship you applied for? Good luck, all!

Welcome! Get ready for the long wait! What is your project?

I hear ya. I would suggest thinking about why you're passionate about your project and reminding yourself that the Fulbright is a means of getting you closer to future goals. Personally, I had to put my app on pause for now because I received an ideal full-time job with a specific time contract. If I won a Fulbright, it would conflict with my contract. That being said, don't forget that you can apply for a Fulbright until you receive a PhD -- so if you lose your inspiration, change your mind, or get rejected, there is nothing stopping you from trying again!

Me too. Been having a really hard time finding affiliations, and my FPA hasn't been answering my emails. So glad I'm not alone!

Hi Lola! Welcome! I graduated in May with a BS in Neuroscience. I'm still exploring options, but am pretty certain I'll be applying for a research grant to Spain. In the future I plan on pursuing a Master's in Public Health and then a Ph.D. in Medical Anthropology. As far as topics go, I'm looking at social psychology and cultural competence in healthcare. (I really like school too )

Hi everyone, I'm planning to apply for an MPH and have been getting stuck when it comes to concentrations. For example, I love Columbia's Sociomedical Sciences MPH and am extremely interested in pairing it with a global health concentration, but global health concentrations require 2 years of experience (at both Columbia and other schools). I was thinking of doing the Peace Corps or some other international fellowship/volunteer work, but others have advised me to "minor" in something more concrete, such as policy or public health management. As much as I am interested by global health, I really hate waiting the two years and have begun to wonder if the advice to instead study "more marketable" skills is right. Does anyone have any advice on global health vs. other concentrations, and any opportunities for experience? Thanks for reading

Hi everyone, I'm looking to apply for an MPH and have been

I have a few questions for you guys -- Would anyone like to share their process of selecting a country? I keep vacillating between my narrowed-down options... I think the fact that I'll be immersing myself in a different country for a year is making me a commitment phobe! haha In addition, has anyone thought about their letters of rec yet? My campus FPA said that they must be from faculty, but is this a strict requirement? I'm a strong student, but my diverse interests (1 major and 3 minors) means that I'm not buddy-buddy with a large amount of professors who could testify to my academic skills for more than one semester. However, I was heavily involved in volunteer/community outreach, and before attending the info session felt more comfortable using one or two of my 'supervisors.' Anyone in the same boat? :-/ I appreciate all comments / thoughts / advice!

Hi everyone! This is my first post, I'm new to the forum. First off, thanks to those who have shared links and good luck to all the applicants! I just wanted to second this comment -- the adviser at my campus stressed that it's more an issue of best fit rather than having a particular country in mind and contorting your application to suit it. A friend of mine decided that she wanted to pursue a research grant in francophone Africa, but after realizing that the "good fit" was lacking ultimately ended up switching to Finland and won. However, I've heard of successful individuals who selected a project after deciding upon a country and vice versa. Seems that the Fulbright eludes any type of consistency ... just wanted to add my two cents!