Study or Research in the United States of America with a Fulbright graduate award
Fulbright New Zealand calls for applications to its range of exchange awards for New Zealand graduate students to study
or research in the United States of America during the 2013-2014 American academic year. Fulbright graduate awards are
available to students with a four-year tertiary qualification who show academic excellence, leadership potential and the
ability to be cultural ambassadors for New Zealand. A Fulbright exchange provides life-changing opportunities to gain an
international qualification and experience, advance your studies and career, explore America, share your culture and
make friends and colleagues from around the world. Grantees can undertake study or research in any field, at the US
institution of their choice.
Fulbright Science and Innovation Graduate Awards
These awards are for promising New Zealand graduate students to undertake postgraduate study or research at US
institutions in fields targeted to support growth and innovation in New Zealand. Approximately ten awards valued at up
to US$25,000 (plus travel expenses and insurance) are offered each year.
Fulbright-EQC Graduate Award in Natural Disaster Research
This award is for a promising New Zealand graduate student to undertake postgraduate study or research at a US
institution in the field of natural disaster research. One award valued at up to US$25,000 (plus travel expenses and
insurance) is offered each year.
Fulbright-Ngā Pae o Te Māramatanga Graduate Award
This award is for a promising New Zealand graduate student to undertake postgraduate study or research at a US
institution in the field of indigenous development. One award valued at up to US$25,000 (plus travel expenses and
insurance) is offered each year.
Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Awards
These awards are for promising New Zealand graduate students to undertake postgraduate study or research at US
institutions in any field. Approximately eight awards valued at up to US$25,000 (plus travel expenses and insurance) are
offered each year.
Applications for 2013 Fulbright New Zealand graduate awards close at 5pm, Wednesday 1 August 2012.
Please find attached an FAQ sheet with more information about our Fulbright New Zealand graduate awards. Also attached
is our 2012 Grantees Booklet, which lists examples of the kinds of students and projects we funded with this year’s
awards. For further information visit www.fulbright.org.nz or contact Fulbright New Zealand’s Graduate Awards Programme Manager, Kara Wood – kara@fulbright.org.nz / (04) 494 1504
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