Ann Arbor faculty and professionals with international interests are encouraged to attend
Final Opportunity:
CIES Fulbright Faculty Workshops in 2014 for 2015-16 Awards
Wed, May 21, or Mon, June 2, or Wed, June 18
At 9:00—10:00 AM in International Institute Conference Room 2609
Near the University of Michigan International Institute main office (2nd floor of the School of Social Work Building) Corner of South University & East University Avenues
These grants are for American scholars or professionals who wish to lecture or to conduct research abroad. Eligible applicants must be US citizens and normally must have postdoctoral academic lecturing experience if they wish to lecture, or a doctorate or professional qualifications if they want to do research abroad, and in some cases must be proficient in the language of the host country.
Awardees generally receive roundtrip travel, a living allowance that varies with the country and number of dependents, and a small allowance for local travel abroad, books, and services.
Applicants must apply directly to CIES, whose application materials and detailed information are available on the CIES website at http://www.cies.org/. The application deadline is August 1, 2014.
Mr Beni, the University of Michigan’s faculty Fulbright advisor for the past 30 years will offer a free workshop on the Fulbright “Core” Program for Ann Arbor faculty and professionals who are US citizens:
Ask questions about your eligibility, competitiveness, or anything else
Learn about Fulbright teaching and research opportunities in over 125 countries
Receive advice on selecting countries for application & making contacts abroad
Get Tips on how to prepare the Fulbright application
Reservations are not required, but if you have questions or if you would like the workshop handouts electronically please contact Beni by emailing him at Mister-Beni@umich.edu or unlisted@umich.edu (either one)
Parking
The closest parking structures for University of Michigan permit holders are the Hill Street Parking Structure near the Business School and the Church Street Parking Structure off South University Avenue. No permit is needed for the public Forest Avenue Parking Structure at Forest and Willard (http://en.parkopedia.com/parking/garage/forest_avenue_parking_structure/48104/ann_arbor/).
