REGISTRATION PERIOD:
Monday September 19, 2011 - Monday November 14, 2011
All applicants must register in person with the Greek Program
Coordinator at the Fulbright Foundation in Athens

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
Wednesday November 30, 2011
No applications will be accepted after November 30, 2011

Overview and Guidelines
The Fulbright Foundation in Greece will award up to five grants (total number of grants may change based on funding) to Greek professors/researchers to lecture and/or conduct research at universities or research centers in the United States. Grants are awarded for a period of two to three months maximum (the grant period cannot be divided) and may be conducted at a maximum of two universities or research centers. The grant period begins as early as September 1, 2012 and must be completed by May 31, 2013. Awards are open to scholars in all fields and applicants must arrange their own affiliation/invitation in the U.S. Candidates are selected on the basis of academic and professional excellence, career potential and character. All awards are subject to the Fulbright Foundation policies.

You can locate answers to most frequently asked questions (Q&As): http://www.fulbright.gr/questions.html#Greek
Eligibility Requirements

• Greek citizenship and a valid Greek passport. Candidates with dual citizenship (U.S./Greek) or permanent residence in the United States are not eligible. Research Scholars will enter the United States on an Exchange Visitor (J-1) visa and are subject to the two-year home residency requirement associated with the J-1 visa.
• A Ph.D degree followed by a minimum of four years of professional experience in the field of study.
• Preference will be given to mid-career scholars below the age of 55 at the time of application.
• Preference will be given to qualified candidates who have not had substantial recent experience in the United States, that is, for a period aggregating more than one academic year (nine months) during the past five years for study, teaching, research or employment.
• Excellent English language ability (written and spoken).
• Official letter of invitation/affiliation from the U.S. university/research centre which will include: Statements from the head/director of the Department and of the professor with whom the applicant plans to work endorsing the applicant’s visit to the U.S. institution and stating that the proposed project can be completed within the time frame specified.

Grant Benefits

• Monthly maintenance allowance of U.S. $3,000.  Fulbright grants are for a minimum of two and a maximum of three months. Recipients may continue their projects under the Foundation’s sponsorship beyond the 2 or 3-month period if funding from sources other than the Fulbright Foundation is obtained. Proof of funds will be required.
• Round trip travel allowance according to Fulbright Travel Policies & Regulations.
• Limited health and accident insurance A+SPE (for grantee only).
• Participation in the Annual Awards ceremony.
• J-1 Exchange visitor visa.
•  Other benefits offered by the cooperating agency in the United States, the Council of International Exchange of Scholars (CIES).

Conditions

• Registration in person with the Greek Program Coordinator at the Fulbright Foundation is mandatory.
• An International Fulbright Review Committee will review and evaluate the project proposals.
• The Fulbright Foundation's Board of Directors will nominate candidates and review or re-evaluate grant eligibility should the institutional invitation/affiliation change.
• Fulbright grant recipients will be responsible for making their own travel arrangements in accordance with Fulbright Travel Policies & Regulations.
• Projects should be implemented from September 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013.
• Awards cannot be deferred to the following year.
• Fulbright grant recipients must travel on a J-1 visa sponsored by the Fulbright Program. It is a condition of the visa that after completion of the research program, scholars must return to Greece and reside there for two years before being eligible to immigrate or apply for permanent residence or a work permit in the United States. The purpose of the two-year home residency requirement is to ensure that exchange visitors return to their home country and fulfil the exchange objectives of the Fulbright Program. More information on J1 visa issues can be located at http://j1visa.state.gov/
• Scholars who have already begun their research or teaching activities or who have been physically present in the United States on a J-1 visa for more than 6 of the 12 months preceding the start date of their Fulbright grant are not eligible to apply.
• Fulbright scholars cannot return to the United States under the professor or research scholar category for 24 months following the conclusion of the Fulbright grant.
• All candidates selected for a Fulbright grant are required to submit a medical history and examination report before their grants can be finalized.

Registration and Application Procedures
All applicants must register in person with the Greek Program Coordinator at the Fulbright Foundation in Athens. Registration will begin SEPTEMBER 19, 2011 and conclude NOVEMBER 14, 2011.

No registration will be accepted beyond November 14, 2011

Following registration, applicants will be given a link to complete the online Embark Fulbright application.  Applications which have been submitted without prior registration will not be accepted.
For registration please contact:

Greek Program Coordinator, The Fulbright Foundation
6 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, 106 74 Athens
Tel.: 210 724 1811 or 210 724 1812, ext. 3
e-mail address: greekprogram@fulbright.gr

From this year onwards the Fulbright Foundation accepts ONLY online Embark Applications. Faxed or e-mailed or mailed copies of applications will not be accepted.

Online Embark Fulbright Application Procedure
The Fulbright Foundation accepts ONLY electronic submission of applications though the EMBARK Fulbright system. The Embark link can only be obtained after registration with the Greek Program Coordinator.

The following documents must be completed/ uploaded in the Embark online application:

• Online application
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae and Publications (proposed CV format   http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/europass/home/hornav/Downloads/EuropassCV/CVTemplate.csp )
• Within the Project description please include a statement of how the applicant’s proposed project and presence in the United States would promote the “mutual understanding” element of the Fulbright Program and the development of educational collaborations between the United States and Greece
• Research Methodology not to exceed five single-spaced pages that clearly details the background, methodology, and objective of your project and its relationship to the objectives of the Fulbright Program. 
• Official letter of invitation/affiliation from the U.S. institution the applicant plans to attend.
• Three letters of reference are requested as part of your Fulbright application.  All candidates should register their referees to the Embark system. All candidates should inform their referees that they will need to provide online their letter of reference. All  letters should be written in English. The letters of reference should be written by professors with whom you have studied or pursued research or by someone who has supervised you in work related to your proposed field of study. Please ensure that both pages of the form are completed.
• Scanned copy of your passport as well as scanned copy of any valid US visa issued within the last 4 years.
• Signature Form: Upon submission of your online application you must print out, sign, and email this form to your Fulbright Program Coordinator (greekprogram@fulbright.gr) in order to include in your file.

Important dates for 2012-2013 Fulbright Awards 
Greek Research Scholars

REGISTRATION PERIOD:
Monday September 19, 2011 - Monday November 14, 2011
All applicants must register in person with the Greek Program Coordinator
at the Fulbright Foundation in Athens

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
Wednesday November 30, 2011
No applications will be accepted after November 30, 2011

*The Fulbright Foundation will remain closed from December 26, 2011 to January 6, 2012