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Intro to Fulbright (sign-up here)

This session will provide a basic overview of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, including the various program types, application components, and the process of submitting an application through the University of Washington. Sign-up here: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/979 The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is open to U.S. citizen students and alumni. Review full eligibility and information about the program at https://us.fulbrightonline.org/. Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: 171. Accessibility Contact: fulbright@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Event sponsors: UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards and UW Graduate School's Office of Fellowships & Awards. Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Mary Gates Hall (MGH).

Benchmark: Explore your options

To stay on track, sign up for sessions you and spend 30 minutes this week exploring your options on the Global Fellowships Prep website. Identify a few programs that could support your goals. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cacharya@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified. Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

GFP Conversations: Choosing a Host Country (sign-up here)

There will be an opportunity to identify the region and country you could see yourself spending a year in. Bring your questions about choosing a host country for your global fellowship. Chat with UW fellowship advisors and other UW students who are are also exploring global fellowships. ​​​​​​​Please click on the Zoom link below to register for the session! Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/kb7YoPMjSiCgOJSIrEcEWA. Campus room: Online, please register to attend. Accessibility Contact: fulbright@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Event sponsors: UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards and UW Graduate School's Office of Fellowships & Awards. Thursday, May 1, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Online, please register to attend. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

GFP Conversations: Choosing your Activity for your Global Fellowship (sign-up here)

This is an opportunity to identify what you could see yourself doing for a year. Come with your ideas for engaging in research, pursuing a graduate degree or teaching English. Bring your questions about choosing your activity for your global fellowship.  Chat with UW fellowship advisors and other UW students who are are also exploring global fellowships. ​​​​​​​Please click on the Zoom link below to register for the session! Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/Rt5uT_D0R3eYYDb1-pnNOw. Campus room: Online, please register to attend. Accessibility Contact: fulbright@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Event sponsors: UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards and UW Graduate School's Office of Fellowships & Awards. Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Online, please register to attend. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

GFP Conversations: Engaging in Research and Networking with Collaborators around the world (sign-up here)

Let's discuss research grants, networking with collaborators and identifying affiliations. Whether you're just starting to think about your options or already have a few connections abroad, we welcome you to this conversation space! Bring your questions, concerns & ideas - and chat with UW fellowship advisors and other UW students who are are also exploring global fellowships. ​​​​​​​Please click on the Zoom link below to register for the session! Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/Hrvqt8o8R6igJ8iSv7jB9g. Campus room: Online, please register to attend. Accessibility Contact: fulbright@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Event sponsors: UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards and UW Graduate School's Office of Fellowships & Awards. Thursday, May 8, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Online, please register to attend. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Luce Scholars Program Information Session

The Luce Scholars Program is a 13-month leadership development program that provides immersive, professional experiences in Asia. Designed to deepen mutual understanding and strengthen relationships across borders, the Luce Scholars Program emphasizes experiential learning rather than academic study. Scholars are not enrolled in a degree-granting program or engaged in traditional research, but instead participate in hands-on, cross-cultural, and professional learning through their language training and placements. The Luce Scholars Program is open to American citizens or permanent residents who are under 32 years of age, have received at least a bachelor’s degree, have demonstrated leadership potential and a record of high achievement, and possess a strong interest in deepening their engagement with Asia.  Placements are currently possible in the following countries and regions: Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam… Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://hluce-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HP_N6aQAQe-pziwA58mt-A. Accessibility Contact: lucescholars@hluce.org. Event Types: Information Sessions. Event sponsors: Luce Scholars Program Henry Luce Foundation. Monday, May 12, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM. Online, please register to attend. For more info visit lucescholars.org.

GFP Conversations: Choosing your Activity for your Global Fellowship (sign-up here)

This is an opportunity to identify what you could see yourself doing for a year. Come with your ideas for engaging in research, pursuing a graduate degree or teaching English. Bring your questions about choosing your activity for your global fellowship.  Chat with UW fellowship advisors and other UW students who are are also exploring global fellowships. Sign up here! Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Mary Gates Hall (MGH). Campus room: MGH 171. Accessibility Contact: fulbright@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Event sponsors: UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards and UW Graduate School's Office of Fellowships & Awards. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. For more info visit expo.uw.edu.

GFP Conversations: Learn more about Grad-level study and English teaching opportunities abroad (sign-up here)

Let's discuss awards that support graduate programs, taking grad classes, and teaching English around the world. Whether you've just started thinking about your options or already have a few program identifies, we welcome you to this conversation space! Bring your questions, concerns & ideas - and chat with UW fellowship advisors and other UW students who are are also exploring global fellowships. ​​​​​​​Please click on the Zoom link below to register for the session! Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZWG4IpA7TkeUMVEcsRo5Ng. Campus room: Online, please register to attend. Accessibility Contact: fulbright@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Event sponsors: UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards and UW Graduate School's Office of Fellowships & Awards. Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Online, please register to attend. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Luce Scholars Program Information Session

The Luce Scholars Program is a 13-month leadership development program that provides immersive, professional experiences in Asia. Designed to deepen mutual understanding and strengthen relationships across borders, the Luce Scholars Program emphasizes experiential learning rather than academic study. Scholars are not enrolled in a degree-granting program or engaged in traditional research, but instead participate in hands-on, cross-cultural, and professional learning through their language training and placements. The Luce Scholars Program is open to American citizens or permanent residents who are under 32 years of age, have received at least a bachelor’s degree, have demonstrated leadership potential and a record of high achievement, and possess a strong interest in deepening their engagement with Asia.  Placements are currently possible in the following countries and regions: Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam… Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://hluce-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZpTE--3hRTaybt9tyMRxeQ. Accessibility Contact: lucescholars@hluce.org. Event Types: Information Sessions. Event sponsors: Luce Scholars Program Henry Luce Foundation. Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Online, please register to attend. For more info visit lucescholars.org.

GFP Conversations: Checking in about potential Research projects and Affiliates around the world (sign-up here)

Let's check-in about your research ideas and making connections with potential affiliates. Bring your questions, concerns & ideas - and chat with UW fellowship advisors and other UW students who are are also exploring global research fellowships. ​​​​​​​Please click on the Zoom link below to register for the session! Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/inMk03KMRReHaAWk7GJUyg. Campus room: Online, please register to attend. Accessibility Contact: fulbright@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Event sponsors: UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards and UW Graduate School's Office of Fellowships & Awards. Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Online, please register to attend. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Fulbright Application Workshop - Awards (sign-up here)

Ready to start your Fulbright app or just want to know what you'll need to do to apply? Attend this session for an in-depth look at the the application components for the grants. Be ready to engage in a few writing exercises that should support your application at any stage in the process. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is open to U.S. citizen students and alumni. Review full eligibility and information about the program at https://us.fulbrightonline.org/ ​​​​​​​Please click on the Zoom link below to register for the session! Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Online, please register to attend. Accessibility Contact: fulbright@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Event sponsors: UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards and UW Graduate School's Office of Fellowships & Awards. Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Online, please register to attend.

Fulbright Application Workshop - Awards (sign-up here)

Ready to start your Fulbright app or just want to know what you'll need to do to apply? Attend this session for an in-depth look at the the application components for the grants. Be ready to engage in a few writing exercises that should support your application at any stage in the process. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is open to U.S. citizen students and alumni. Review full eligibility and information about the program at https://us.fulbrightonline.org/ ​​​​​​​Please click on the Zoom link below to register for the session! Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Online, please register to attend. Accessibility Contact: fulbright@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Event sponsors: UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards and UW Graduate School's Office of Fellowships & Awards. Thursday, May 29, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Online, please register to attend.

Luce Scholars Program Information Session

The Luce Scholars Program is a 13-month leadership development program that provides immersive, professional experiences in Asia. Designed to deepen mutual understanding and strengthen relationships across borders, the Luce Scholars Program emphasizes experiential learning rather than academic study. Scholars are not enrolled in a degree-granting program or engaged in traditional research, but instead participate in hands-on, cross-cultural, and professional learning through their language training and placements. The Luce Scholars Program is open to American citizens or permanent residents who are under 32 years of age, have received at least a bachelor’s degree, have demonstrated leadership potential and a record of high achievement, and possess a strong interest in deepening their engagement with Asia.  Placements are currently possible in the following countries and regions: Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam… Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://hluce-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oGDbi3fySaauhbOQlcUu6Q. Accessibility Contact: lucescholars@hluce.org. Event Types: Information Sessions. Event sponsors: Luce Scholars Program Henry Luce Foundation. Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM. Online, please register to attend. For more info visit lucescholars.org.

Benchmark: Identify Your Fellowships list

By today, aim to have a list of scholarships & fellowships you plan to apply for this "season." A few tips: If you're applying for a UK Award, plan to also apply for Fulbright , If you're applying for Fulbright ETA, find and plan to apply for 1-2 similar teaching options , If you're applying for Fulbright Germany, plan to apply for DAAD Study or DAAD Resarch , If you're applying for Boren, plan to apply for CLS. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cacharya@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified. Friday, June 13, 2025.

Benchmark: List of letter-writers

We suggest you have a list of letter-writers for your grants by today. If you haven't already connected with them, make a plan to do so! Start reaching out this week. It's not too early to ask for support. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cacharya@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified. Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Meet a Fellow panel and networking event (sign-up here)

Connect with alums who have been selected for various Global Fellowships such Fulbright, English teaching programs, and graduate programs in the UK in this online panel & networking opportunity. This will be a networking style event where you will have the chance to connect with alums online in breakout rooms. Come ready to interact and engage! ​​​​​​​Please click on the Zoom link below to register for the session! Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/RxGgl31cTQyIzZW6EW3yTA. Campus room: Online, please register to attend. Accessibility Contact: fulbright@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Event sponsors: UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards and UW Graduate School's Office of Fellowships & Awards. Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Online, please register to attend. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Benchmark: Open your online apps

To stay on track, open an online application for the fellowships that interest you. Take a little time to look at all the components. Are you applying for Fulbright? If so, come to a Fulbright app workshop in July! Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cacharya@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified. Friday, June 27, 2025.

Catch up on Fulbright (sign-up here)

Fulbright Catch-up: Information & Getting Started session. If you're feeling behind on Fulbright, join this session! There is still time to submit your application for the 2026-27 Fulbright cycle! Come meet with the UW Fulbright Advisors - we'll have time for questions as well as some exercises to get you going on your application. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is open to U.S. citizen students and alumni. Review full eligibility and information about the program at https://us.fulbrightonline.org/ ​​​​​​​Please click on the Zoom link below to register for the session! Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/eqhkomBeTnSkpdXJHmg67w. Campus room: Online, please register to attend. Accessibility Contact: fulbright@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Event sponsors: UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards and UW Graduate School's Office of Fellowships & Awards. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Online, please register to attend. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Benchmark: Research Question for research grants

To stay on track for Fulbright research, narrow in on your research question. You should also be thinking about how you plan to go about answering your question-what methods will you use? Have you connected with an affiliation yet? The Fulbright campus deadline is about 7 weeks away. Keep going! Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cacharya@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified. Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Benchmark: Study Grants - Programs identified

Pursuing graduate studies abroad? Have your program or programs identified by today! You'll need more than just a list, however. Consider: What questions or gaps in your knowledge base will you address through your graduate study program? , What do the components of the program include? , What research options are there?  , What information can you find for incoming international students? Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cacharya@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified. Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

Luce Scholars Program: Program & Application Review

This session will cover a program overview as well as details about the application components. The Luce Scholars Program is a 13-month leadership development program that provides immersive, professional experiences in Asia. Designed to deepen mutual understanding and strengthen relationships across borders, the Luce Scholars Program emphasizes experiential learning rather than academic study. Scholars are not enrolled in a degree-granting program or engaged in traditional research, but instead participate in hands-on, cross-cultural, and professional learning through their language training and placements. The Luce Scholars Program is open to American citizens or permanent residents who are under 32 years of age, have received at least a bachelor’s degree, have demonstrated leadership potential and a record of high achievement, and possess a strong interest in deepening their engagement with Asia.  Placements are currently possible in the following countries and regions: Cambodia, India, Indonesia,… Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://hluce-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WjDKTta8Rva6Xr5KlBXDrg. Accessibility Contact: lucescholars@hluce.org. Event Types: Information Sessions. Event sponsors: Luce Scholars Program Henry Luce Foundation. Monday, July 14, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Online, please register to attend. For more info visit lucescholars.org.

Benchmark: Advisor Appointment

By now, we hope you will have met with an advisor about your fellowship plans. If you completed a really rough draft of your proposal, plan to make an appointment to meet with an advisor to discuss next steps. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cacharya@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified. Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

Fulbright Research/Study Application Workshop (sign-up here)

This session will provide an in-depth overview of the Fulbright U.S. Student programs for graduate-level Study, Research, and Creative Arts, including a thorough look at the application components and tips for crafting a successful application. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is open to U.S. citizen students and alumni. Review full eligibility and information about the program at https://us.fulbrightonline.org/ ​​​​​​​Please click on the Zoom link below to register for the session! Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/W0vJNVGKQdaLYNLuVY9xZw. Campus room: Online, please register to attend. Accessibility Contact: fulbright@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Event sponsors: UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards and UW Graduate School's Office of Fellowships & Awards. Thursday, July 17, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Online, please register to attend. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Benchmark: Really ROUGH sketch proposal

Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cacharya@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified. Event sponsors: By today, we hope you'll have a rough sketch of your Fulbright statement of grant purpose, if you are applying to Fulbright. The rough draft at this point should have lots of content and be over the page limit.  Things to consider: How will the research progress from day one to day 180? , How does your research question fit within previous or current work? How would it fit within the literature? , Who are your contacts on the ground? , If you are pursuing research, how have you connected with your… Friday, July 18, 2025.

Fulbright Research grant check-in session (sign-up here)

Join this session to check-in with advisors about your Fulbright Research proposal, affiliations and letters of recommendation. Get motivated to send those follow-up emails and to organize your application materials. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is open to U.S. citizen students and alumni. Review full eligibility and information about the program at https://us.fulbrightonline.org/ ​​​​​​​Please click on the Zoom link below to register for the session! Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/k1XHohh5RMyk_FZrDi4mxA. Campus room: Online, please register to attend. Accessibility Contact: fulbright@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Event sponsors: UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards and UW Graduate School's Office of Fellowships & Awards. Friday, July 18, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Online, please register to attend. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Fulbright ETA Application Workshop (sign-up here)

Come meet with the UW Fulbright Advisors and bring your questions about the ETA application! This session will provide an in-depth overview of the Fulbright U.S. Student programs for teaching English, including a thorough look at the application components and tips for crafting a successful application. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is open to U.S. citizen students and alumni. Review full eligibility and information about the program at https://us.fulbrightonline.org/ ​​​​​​​Please click on the Zoom link below to register for the session! Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/YWXSbosNTDuwSfHgG6-u2Q. Campus room: Online, please register to attend. Accessibility Contact: fulbright@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Event sponsors: UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards and UW Graduate School's Office of Fellowships & Awards. Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Online, please register to attend. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Benchmark: Full rough draft Statement of Grant Proposal

By today, we recommend having a full, long draft of your statement of grant purpose. It's typical for this draft to be a little too long and for you to still be adding detail and refining. If you have a draft great! Make an appt with and advisor for feedback. If you don't, that's okay! Keep working on it and remember the various components that will go into your statement of grant purpose (for Fulbright). Important Statement of Grant Purpose components for researchers: Introduction to research/research context , What's the question you want to pursue and why is it interesting?? , Who is your affiliation and how will you work with them? , What methods will you employ during your research? , What is the approximate timeline? , What background, skills and experience will you draw on to successfully complete the research? Important Statement of grant purpose components for study candidates: Why are you pursuing this particular program in this country? , What background, skills, and experience will you build on… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cacharya@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified. Wednesday, July 23, 2025.