International Fulbright Science & Technology Awards
International Fulbright Science & Technology Awards
Fulbright New Zealand invites applications for
the most prestigious international scholarship in science
and technology, the International Fulbright Science &
Technology Awards. Valued at over NZ$350,000 each, these
awards are for promising graduate students to complete a
fully-funded PhD at top American universities in fields of
science, technology or engineering.
Approximately 40 awards are offered each year to graduate students from around the world who demonstrate unique aptitude and innovation in scientific fields, leadership potential and the ability to be a cultural ambassador for their country. Candidates are nominated by their home country’s Fulbright commission and selected by rigorous international competition.
Fulbright New Zealand has been successful in
nominating six candidates in the competition’s five rounds
to date – the latest being paediatric registrar Nick
Fancourt
The closing date for applications to
Fulbright New Zealand is 2 May
2011
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