The Romanian-U.S. Fulbright Commission is pleased to announce the annual competition for Fulbright Senior grantsfor Romanian citizens. The candidates will be selected through open, merit-based competition.

Grants are available for:

  • Conducting research at the U.S. institutions and/or
  • Lecturing in the U.S. institutions

Fields: Any field, except clinical medicine;
Grant duration: between 3-8 months

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Hold Romanian citizenship;
  • Hold a doctoral degree or equivalent;
  • Demonstrate that they will benefit professionally from research and/or lecturing in the U.S.
  • Submit a complete application package including: a detailed statement of proposed activity for research or lecturing at an American institution, letters of reference from university professors and/or other acknowledged Romanian or foreign professionals, as well as simple photocopies of their PhD diploma;
  • Show a proficiency in English (interviews will be conducted in English);
  • Submit a certificate of health upon request.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to attach invitation letter(s) from potential U.S. host institution(s).

An electronic version of the application form can be accessed at: http://www.fulbright.ro/announcementsevents.html

The deadline for submitting the complete application package to the Fulbright Commission is November 3rd, 2008(postmarked). No extensions granted. Mailing Address: 2 Ing. Costinescu Street, Sector 1, Bucharest,  Tel: (021) 2307719/ 2315500

Important:

  • Only candidates selected for interviews will be notified;
  • In cases in which two candidates receive the same score, preference will be given to candidates who have not received previous Fulbright funding or spent extensive time in the U.S.