Fulbright-EQC Graduate Award in Natural Disaster Research - Fulbright New Zealand

  United States

Deadline: August 1 every year

Description: The Fulbright-EQC Graduate Award in Natural Disaster Research is for a promising graduate student to undertake postgraduate study or research at a US university in the area of natural disaster research.

Studying in the US is an opportunity to explore America, share your culture and make friends with students from around the world. The quality of teaching, facilities and resources is renowned world wide.

Academic Level:

• Bachelors

Field(s) of Study:

• Natural Resources
• Research Study

Amount: a one-off payment of USD 25,000

No. of Scholarship Recipients: 1 each year

Criteria: * have at least a relevant four-year degree (or a three-year degree with honors), but not hold a doctoral degree at the time you take up your award. Natural disaster research is defined as research into the risks posed by natural disasters, the hazards they present, their impact, society's vulnerability, mitigation and management measures
* be accepted into an American university approved by EQC and Fulbright New Zealand for studies related to natural disaster research. Acceptance does not need to be confirmed at the time of application
* have a maximum of five years' experience working in the field
* meet the citizenship requirements for this award:

Citizenship requirements:

You are eligible to apply for this award if you:
* are a New Zealand citizen
* AND are not a permanent resident or citizen of the US
* AND are not currently living in the US*
* Applicants outside New Zealand who are unable to attend an interview in person may be disadvantaged.

Preference for Fulbright awards is given to candidates who have not had extensive recent experience in the US.

Fulbright awards will not be granted for medical program which include any clinical activities involving direct patient care.

Includes: * return airfare to the US.
* a one-off payment of USD 25,000. The award will be reduced to USD15,000 if the recipient enrolls in an academic program of less than nine months duration.
* basic health and accident insurance up to USD 100,000
* support and enrichment seminars run by the Institute of International Education (IIE) throughout your stay in the US.