A comparison of the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) and the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
| Fulbright-Hays DDRA | Factor | Fulbright U.S. Student Program |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of Education – International and Foreign Language Education (IFLE) | ADMINISTRATOR | U.S. Department of State – Institute of International Education (IIE) |
| One Program: Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA). Serves U.S. domestic agenda. One-directional. Strengthen the capability and performance of American education in foreign languages and in area and international studies. | PURPOSE | Research or study to advance graduate studies. Serves cultural diplomacy agenda. Multiple programs: Study or Research, ETA, Arts, National Geographic Digital Storytelling, Fulbright-Clinton, Fulbright Fogarty, mtvU Award. |
| U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Advanced graduate students who will have achieved doctoral candidacy (ABD status) at the time of award. | ELIGIBILITY | U.S. citizens. Must hold B.A. degree; can be at any stage of a graduate program. ETA, Arts, and Clinton applicants do not need college enrollment. |
| Worldwide, except Western Europe (unless visited briefly for archival research) Non-Western countries, should have U.S. diplomatic presence. | GEOGRAPHIC AREA | Worldwide. 1-3 countries in same region, if all approve multi-country project. Requirements vary greatly by country. |
| Most fields but must focus on language and area studies (broadly defined as a comprehensive study of all aspects of society or societies including the study of their history, geography, economy, politics, and languages). | FIELDS | Most fields. Clinical medical research involving patient contact is not permitted. |
| Six- to 12-months. | FELLOWSHIP LENGTH | Eight- to 12-months. |
| Must possess a high level of language proficiency. Language reference required for each country of research. | LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT | Language proficiency varies by country, but some ability is required for many countries. |
| APPLICATION COMPONENTS |
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| Applicants propose budget, specific to project, city, and research needs. Covers expenses for travel, living, research, insurance, dependents (but not travel for dependents). | AMOUNT | Monthly budget varies by country; each determines fixed monthly support. Covers expenses for travel, living, research, insurance, dependents, and tuition/study (if applicable). |
| Ohio State students must apply though the Office of International Affairs. DDRA Project Director submits Ohio State application package to the U.S. Department of Education using Online G6 e-Application System. | APPLICATION PROCESS | Applications open mid-March on Embark Fulbright Online Application at us.fulbrightonline.org. Student completes final submission of all materials; Graduate School adds evaluation form. |
| Annual competition. Students must contact Fulbright-Hays Project Director Joanna Kukielka-Blaser (kukielka-blaser.1@osu.edu) to register interest and discuss the application process. | DEADLINE | Mid-Sept: Ohio State’s deadline for submission of electronic application and materials. Late Sept/early Oct: on-campus interviews. Mid-Oct: Fulbright final application submission. |
| Joanna Kukielka-Blaser, kukielka-blaser.1@osu.edu, 614-292-9999 | OHIO STATE CONTACT | Laura Pearce, pearce.58@osu.edu, 614-688-0726, 156C Enarson Classroom Building |