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Researcher Fellowships in Property, Land or the Built Environment in the USA

Fulbright RICS Scholar Award

The Fulbright Commission

Call for Applications!

The Fulbright Commission is seeking applications for an academic or outstanding UK professional to pursue research in property, land or the built environment, affiliated with any US institution.

The appointment will be for a period of 3-10 months beginning at any point between 1 August 2012 and 30 April 2013.

Benefits

  • The award is for the US dollar equivalent of £2,750 per month
  • limited sickness and accident benefit coverage
  • visa sponsorship
  • participation in a number of Fulbright Scholar events in the UK and US.

Awards will be paid in instalments in US dollars (converted at the prevailing rate at the time of processing each instalment) directly to the grantee, the first of which is typically given just prior to departure from the UK. This funding is intended as a contribution towards any institutional fees, travel to/from the US, accommodation and general maintenance costs whilst in the US.

Selection Criteria
Minimum eligibility for this award category:

* UK citizen (resident anywhere)

* hold or expect to receive a Master's, PhD or equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area before departure to the US

Awards are not available for peripatetic visits or attendance at conferences only.

Applying
Full application details including the terms and conditions are available on our website.

The deadline for submission is 31 May 2011.

Further information
For more details about the Fulbright Awards Programme, including the terms and conditions for this award category, please visit www.fulbright.co.uk or contact the Fulbright Commission staff (programmes@fulbright.co.uk).