D. Fulbright NEXUS Program for the Western Hemisphere.
Description of the Program:
The Fulbright NEXUS program links faculty, applied researchers and public
policy professionals across the Western Hemisphere through international
exchanges and seminars, allowing grantees to spend up to one year engaged in
collaborative thinking, analysis, problem-solving and multi-disciplinary
research in one of three inter-related areas:
Science, technology and
innovation;
Entrepreneurship; and
Sustainable energy.
This year we will especially
welcome proposals that explore “Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change”.
Applicants should be engaged in public-policy focused research that looks at how
to cope with extreme climate change scenarios in the near future as a function
of inertia of past and current greenhouse gas emissions. This could include a
vast range of sub-fields including but not limited to water management,
agriculture science, clean energy, urban and transportation studies and public
health.
Fulbright NEXUS Scholars
conduct individual and team-based research projects, integrating perspectives
from multisectoral stakeholders, to generate knowledge-based policy-oriented
solutions and implementation models at the national and regional levels.
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Eligibility:
Up to 20 individuals
are chosen, annually, for this program. Approximately one-third of
Fulbright NEXUS grantees will be selected from the United States.
Approximately two thirds of the grantees will originate from Western
Hemisphere countries other than the United States. Participants may be
early or mid-career academics, applied researchers and/or professionals
with research experience in the public, non-profit, or private sector. A
Ph.D. or equivalent professional/terminal degree is preferred, but is
not required. Candidates with a master’s degree are required to have a
minimum of five years of research experience.
Application:
Submit an On-Line
Application via the On-Line Management System administered by CIES.
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to complete an application. The on-line application should include:
Project Statement.
Curriculum Vitae.
Letters of
Invitation (CIES will be able to assist grantees if they do not have
one).
Proof of English
Language Proficiency (TOEFL or English Language Proficiency Test).
Financial Support
Page/Budget (optional).
Copy of Passport.
Bibliography.
References (at
least one letter of reference must be from a local stakeholder).
List of
Identified Local Stakeholders (for more information
click here).
Upload SNI Affiliation in the additional documentation part in the
Embark System (optional).
All documents must be in English.
Instructions to complete the application
here.
Program Activities:
Between November 2012
and October 2013, grantees will be expected to:
Participate in two
seminar meetings across the region with the group-at-large.
1. November 2012, Canada
2. April 2013, Colombia
Complete a
continuous two to three month research exchange visit to the United
States, within a year (February 2012-August 2013).
Maintain
intellectual collaboration with fellow NEXUS grantees in program
thematic areas.
Participate in a
final plenary seminar (October 2013) to share the results of
individual and collaborative research, and discuss the national and
regional implications of findings, and project implementation models.
About your proposal:
Research proposals
with the potential to make a significant impact on public policy are
especially welcome. You are encouraged to present projects that use
regional development as a catalyst to improve the quality of life for
local communities and regions across the Western Hemisphere. At its core,
your proposal should focus on how to build realistic implementation
models that involve stakeholders across various sectors.
Level of English:
Candidates should be proficient in English:
• Minimum TOEFL score of 550 points is required. We recommend you to
take the Institutional Test because of time limitations; (OR)
• Upload the English Language Proficiency evaluation (to download the
form
click here). If you need further
assistant with this evaluation, please contact Julie Jack (jjack@comexus.org.mx).
Benefits:
Stipend and Maintenance:
Fulbright NEXUS
Awards will include travel and research funding in the amount of $30,000
for grantees only. This allowance is intended to support travel to all
program meetings, travel and maintenance for the exchange visit,
research materials and assistance. Accommodations and meals for program
Seminar meetings will be covered separately. Grants will also include
limited accident and sickness benefits. Research exchange visits to the
U.S. should be a minimum of two months, not to exceed three months.
Visa Requirements:
Fulbright NEXUS Visiting Scholars will enter the U.S. on J-1 exchange
visitor visas issued under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of
State Exchange Visitor Program G-1-00005. Comexus will assist with the
visa process.
Grant Information:
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