March 25

Attend Fulbright Information Session for Undergraduate Students: 6-8 PM, 130 Soc. Psych.

March 26

Attend Fulbright Information Session for Graduate, Law and M.B.A. Students: 6-8 PM, 130 Soc. Psych.

Spring 2009

Familiarize yourself with the application form, which is available online from the Institute of International Education (IIE) .https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/usa/. You are given access to the application form, when it becomes available on May 1, 2009, once you have completed the Fulbright registration process . For your application to be considered, you must submit it both electronically and in hard copy. Download and carefully review participating country summaries for the 2009-2010 competition. Pay particular attention to the language and affiliation requirements, as well as to any other country-specific conditions. Since Fulbright requirements change very little from year to year, you do not need the current application in order to begin the application process. Start thinking about your plans and drafting the materials necessary for the campus application as early as possible to allow for reflection and revision.

Spring 2009

Decide whether you wish to apply. If you do:

• Contact three referees who are willing to support your application. Select referees who will comment favorably, not only on your personal qualities, but on the merit and feasibility of your project, and your ability to complete it successfully. Get summer contact information for these referees.
• If the country in which you wish to study requires that you be formally affiliated with a recognized institution, ask scholars at such institutions for their advice and support for your project. A formal letter of affiliation will add great weight to your application and is required for Duke students.

Summer 2009

Consult the table of recently successful Duke Fulbright candidates. Applications from the 2007 and 2008 competitions can be searched by country, field and level (undergrad/grad.) Be sure that you are reading essays corresponding to your academic level (e.g., graduating senior, Ph.D. student).

 July 1 2009

Deadline to submit Intent to Apply

Summer 2009

Draft your personal statement and project proposal.

Summer 2009

Give these drafts to the Fulbright Program Adviser, your referees, professors, mentors, and friends for comments.

Summer 2009

Revise your drafts in light of their feedback.

Summer 2009

Request your official transcript(s).

Late Aug./

Early Sept. 2009

Obtain original letters of reference and affiliation (if applicable). Remember that faxed/emailed documents will only be accepted for the on-campus deadline. Original, signed hard-copies will be needed for us to send with your completed application to Fulbright in NY in October.

 Early Sept. 09

Obtain foreign language evaluation(s) (if applicable).

 Early Sept. 09

Sept. 15 2009

CAMPUS DEADLINE (4.00 pm) for receipt of all applications which will include a cover sheet and 5 copies of your entire application.. They should be mailed to: Pegeen Ryan-Murray, OUSF, Duke University , Box 90756, Durham NC 27708 OR hand-delivered on campus to: Pegeen Ryan-Murray, Room B209, Smith Warehouse at 114 S. Buchanan Blvd. Three confidential letters of reference must also be submitted by this time. Hand-delivered letters of recommendation must be in sealed envelopes that are signed by the referee on the back flap. Online applications must be complete and submitted at this time as well.

Sept. 21 -Oct. 12 2009

 CAMPUS INTERVIEWS (will not be held during Fall Break 10/5 & 10/6)

Oct. 20 2009

 NATIONAL DEADLINE for receipt of all applications. The Duke Fulbright Adviser sends all applications, supporting materials, and institutional recommendations to the Institute of International Education (IIE) in New York City NY .

End of Jan. 2010

 Preliminary selection results announced. IIE informs applicants if they have advanced to the final (overseas) stage of the selection process.

Spring-Summer 2010

Fulbright awardees announced. Notification dates vary greatly from country to country.