New Fulbright Fellowship for Public Policy Information Meeting
For all students pursuing degrees in Master of Arts, Doctor of Philosophy or Juris Doctor or alumni who have earned those degrees, a new Fulbright Fellowship focused on promoting public policy and related work throughout the world has recently been announced. A representative from the Institute of International Education (IIE) will be on campus this Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 4:15-5:15 p.m. in the Law School, Room 336 to talk with prospective applicants.
The fellowship will allow fellows to serve in professional placements in foreign government ministries or institutions and gain hands-on public sector experience in participating foreign countries while simultaneously carrying out an academic research/study project. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Application deadline is Feb. 1, 2012.
More information is available at the Fulbright Program website or contact DeDe Long, campus Fulbright Program adviser, office of study abroad and international exchange.
Contacts
DeDe Long, Director
Office of Study Abroad & International Exchange
(479)575-7582,
studyabroad@uark.edu
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