Fulbright 2016 - 2017

[dbstr]

16 minutes ago, Anne Mulhern said:

I just heard yesterday that I move on to the "placement phase" of the Fulbright-Clinton program for Timor-Leste. Good luck to everyone who hasn't heard yet! 

Congrats!

[Southernbelle15]

I'm a finalist for Malaysia ETA. so surreal.

[bge386]

SSA where are youuu

[natyananda]

Fulbright 2016-2017 Facebook group for India here: Facebook.com/groups/1120705497974806!

Edited April 14, 2016 by natyananda

[arguewithatree]

Hey all! Just got notified that I'm a Kosovo alternate for Clinton-Fulbright. This has been such a bizarre process and I know it's not over yet. Happy to have made it this far though!

[relampagos]

So I received my Grant Authorization document today and while I am grateful for the opportunity in general, I was placed in my least desirable city in my grant country. Does anyone know if these locations are set in stone or if there can be some negotiation with the grant commission in your country? 

[theadora`]

On 4/7/2016 at 0:20 PM, rotbart said:

Update: I got promoted from Alternate to Finalist for research in Germany! It does happen! Alternates, keep crossing those fingers!

Congratulations!

Did they notify you by email or phone call? I am also an alternate  and a little worried about staying in contact with Fulbright as I'll be travelling in India for the next four months. 

[Guest]

@relampagos which country? I'm guessing your an ETA because you mentioned being placed in a city? 

 

[busybee]

Shout out to all my comrades still waiting. We will be waiting bosses by the time this is all over.

[HomewardBound]

On 4/14/2016 at 6:04 PM, bge386 said:

SSA where are youuu

They announced today! Hope you made it!

[PistachioSkies]

Hi! I've been a long time lurker here after I applied for my fulbright - but just thought I would put this up here for all the Malaysia ETA folks: 

Here's the facebook page to join - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1601176930205643/?hc_location=ufi

[busybee]

La dee da Dee dooooo.

[Swingin_Sween]

How long after their initial email did everyone receive the letter in the mail from Fulbright? Curious to find out my dates and more logistics for next year

[PepperoniCow]

2 hours ago, Swingin_Sween said:

How long after their initial email did everyone receive the letter in the mail from Fulbright? Curious to find out my dates and more logistics for next year

Yes, I second this question.

[MyPaperAnchor]

Still waiting... thumbs are tired from the twiddling...

[bailey24]

On 2/12/2016 at 4:44 AM, Midwest_newbie said:

I went to a meeting about Fulbright at my university, which has a very high rate of winners (multiple winners, and all the rest were semi-finalists) and he said if you declined and apply again it counts against you and it will be unlikely that you will win again. Fulbright is not the one you want to decline if you are trying to decide between multiple. He did the Fulbright program himself when he was a grad student (history). 

Well I got it this year again, so others in my position please don't be discouraged

[busybee]

1 hour ago, MyPaperAnchor said:

Still waiting... thumbs are tired from the twiddling...

Me too. Twiddling my toes, too and singing a merry song, dee dee doo dee doo.

[Dostoprimechatel'nosti]

2 hours ago, busybee said:

Me too. Twiddling my toes, too and singing a merry song, dee dee doo dee doo.

Yikes! I'm so sorry that you guys are still waiting! Sending positive thoughts your way and rooting for ya!!

[Dostoprimechatel'nosti]

8 hours ago, Swingin_Sween said:

How long after their initial email did everyone receive the letter in the mail from Fulbright? Curious to find out my dates and more logistics for next year

Is it a letter or are the details sent electronically? I was hoping that everything would be done via email.

[NepalBound]

4 minutes ago, Dostoprimechatel'nosti said:

Is it a letter or are the details sent electronically? I was hoping that everything would be done via email.

My grant details were sent via email. I haven't received anything by mail.

[Dostoprimechatel'nosti]

1 minute ago, NepalBound said:

My grant details were sent via email. I haven't received anything by mail.

Excellent! How long did it take to receive your grant details after sending in your initial forms (medical clearance/terms & conditions form)?

[NepalBound]

Just now, Dostoprimechatel'nosti said:

Excellent! How long did it take to receive your grant details after sending in your initial forms (medical clearance/terms & conditions form)?

I got the grant details 3 weeks after I got the initial acceptance email- but it sounded like a lot of countries got theirs faster.

 

The grant details come from the commission, so it's not tied to the medical clearance and terms forms. You can get them both at the same time!

[wildchartermage]

has anyone received the Grant Authorization document yet?

I'm a Fulbright finalist for Italy and I still haven't seen anything about Grant Authorization document yet (but all of the terms&conditions, medical report, etc, are completed).

[cmeiling]

What is the longest someone has waited for their Grand Authorization Document? I'm at almost five weeks now with no more details...

[kyjin]

13 hours ago, Swingin_Sween said:

How long after their initial email did everyone receive the letter in the mail from Fulbright? Curious to find out my dates and more logistics for next year

I got mine about a week after the official notice. It was sent from my country's commission via snail mail.