Fulbright Specialist Program informational session

November 11, 2021 by globalinitiatives

The Rinker Center for Global Affairs invites Ball State University faculty, administrators, and professional staff to an information session about the Fulbright Specialist Program on Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 11 AM -12 PM ET.

The Fulbright Specialist Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and a part of the larger Fulbright Program that provides U.S. citizens who are established professionals or academics and possess expertise in qualifying disciplines with the opportunity to engage in short-term (2-6 week) project-based exchanges at host institutions around the globe.

This information session will include an in-depth look at the program and an overview of topics such as:

• eligibility requirements
• benefits for participating Specialists
• application process
• examples of past Fulbright Specialist projects

Fulbright Specialist Program staff will also be available to answer attendee questions.

To join the event, visit https://bit.ly/FSPatBallState. To learn more about the Fulbright Specialist Program, visit fulbrightspecialist.worldlearning.org.

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