Application Process for Fulbright

A retired professor, Dr. A. Morrie Craig specialized in veterinary toxicology and biophysics. He is also an accomplished academic author, with more than 200 peer-reviewed papers to his name. During his work as a doctor and an educator, Dr. A. Morrie Craig also participated in the Fulbright Specialist Program with Egypt.

Under the umbrella of the Fulbright Program, which fosters intercultural education, the Fulbright Specialist Program gives US professionals opportunities to collaborate on academic projects with international experts in their field. Recipients of the Fulbright grants travel to different institutions across the world, working on two to six-week-long initiatives. One of the prerequisites for grant applicants is to be on the Fulbright specialist roster; getting on the roster is a four-step process.

First, prospective scholars must submit an online application form. Alongside personal and professional details, they need to include the contact details of three professional references. Next, the references receive an email to fill out an online reference form, verifying the information the applicant has provided.

The third step involves a review of the application by the Peer Review Panel. The panel evaluates applicants based on professional qualifications, suitability for specialist grant activity, cross-cultural communication skills and adaptability, the overall benefit to stakeholders, and personal qualities. Finally, applicants will receive an email notification accepting them into or rejecting them from the Fulbright Specialist Roster. In the event of a rejection, however, a professional can reapply once they have reviewed and adapted their eligibility requirements.