2019 – 2020 Application

for the

Fulbright U.S. – ASEAN Visiting Scholar Initiative

for Research or Lecturing/Research
in the United States

Sponsored by the United States Department of State

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Administered in the Philippines by

the Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF)
and in the United States, by the
Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES)

For more information, please contact:

PAEF, 10th Floor BPI-Philam Life Makati

(formerly Ayala Life – FGU Center)
6811 Ayala Avenue, Makati City 1226 Philippines
Phone Numbers: 812 0919; 812 0945
E-mail: fulbright@fulbright.org.ph
Website: www.fulbright.org.ph
The Fulbright U.S. - ASEAN Visiting Scholar Initiative and
General Requirements

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The U.S. - ASEAN Fulbright Initiative is open to university faculty, foreign ministry or government officials, and
professional staff of the private sector, think tanks, and other NGOs in ASEAN member nations. Selected US-ASEAN
Visiting Scholars will travel to the U.S. for scholarly and professional research for three to four (3-4) months on issues
that are relevant and useful to member nations, and central to the U.S. - ASEAN relationship. Nominations will be
accepted from all countries in the ASEAN region. It is anticipated that a total of twelve (12) awards will be made for the
region as a whole, including one award from each of the 10 ASEAN member nation.

Proposals for the U.S. - ASEAN Fulbright Initiative should be carefully developed projects that will deepen the
applicant’s understanding of one or more aspects of the U.S. - ASEAN relationship. While it is expected that the
majority of time will be spent in research, grantees are also encouraged to expand and develop their network of
professional contacts so that professional relationships established during the grantee’s time in the U.S. can be
sustained after the formal grant period has ended. In addition, grantees will be expected to seek opportunities to
provide an ASEAN perspective during their time in the U.S. through guest lectures, seminars, or participation in
academic or professional conferences. Grants cannot be renewed or extended.

Applicants may apply to do research or lecturing/research in fields that will support ASEAN initiatives including
supporting regional economic integration, expanding maritime cooperation, promoting opportunities for women,
fostering green growth, and addressing transnational challenges (including human trafficking, climate change,
sustainable fishing, wildlife trafficking, and countering violent extremism). These fields can include: Education,
Environmental Sciences, Financial Market Integration, Food Technology, Information Sciences, Journalism, Law,
Political Science, Public Administration, Public/Global Health, Statistics, Trade and Investment, Trade Facilitation, and
TEFL & Applied Linguistics. These programs and topics should also be of interest and relevance to the Philippines. All
applications should clearly indicate “U.S.-ASEAN Fulbright Initiative” as part of their project title.

NATURE OF GRANTS

A Fulbright grant provides international travel for the grantee (only) to and from the host institution in the United States,
a monthly maintenance allowance, a settling-in allowance, professional development allowance, limited accident and
sickness insurance coverage, and qualifying university lab and research allowance. No support will be available for
any dependent.

A grant may be revoked, terminated, or suspended. Grounds for revocation or termination include, but are not limited
to: (1) violation of any law of the United States or the home country; (2) any act likely to give offense to the United
States; (3) failure to observe satisfactory academic or professional standards; (4) physical or mental incapacitation; (5)
engaging in any unauthorized income-producing activity; (6) failure to comply with the grant’s terms and conditions; (7)
material misrepresentation made by any grantee in the application form or grant document; (8) conduct which may
have the effect of bringing the U.S. Department of State or the Fulbright Program into disrepute; and (9) violation of the
policies of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FSB).

A grant may be suspended if (1) the grantee ceases to carry out the project or academic program during the grant
period or (2) the grantee leaves the United States for more than two weeks without authorization of the Fulbright
Commission and CIES.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS

Applicants must possess all of the following qualifications in order to be eligible for an award.

 Filipino citizenship. Persons selected for a Fulbright grant will be required to submit a copy of their passport
data page. Persons applying for or holding permanent residence in the United States are not eligible. Persons
who are citizens of both the Philippines and the United States are also ineligible. Fulbright Scholars enter the
United States on an Exchange Visitor (J-1) visa under a U.S. Department of State program and are subject to
the two-year home-country residency requirement associated with the J-1 visa. NOTE: Scholars and their
dependents who have held J visas and been physically present in the United States for six months or more are
not eligible to reenter as J-1 researchers or lecturers for 12 months following departure from the United States.
In addition, scholars who have previously held a J visa in the professor or research scholar category are not
eligible for sponsorship again in those two categories for a period of 24 months following the program
sponsorship end date.

 Doctoral degree or equivalent professional training or experience at the time of application. For
professionals outside the academe, recognized professional standing and substantial professional
accomplishment is expected.

 A detailed statement of proposed activity for research or lecturing/research at a U.S. institution. The
proposed project should be related to issues that are focused on ASEAN or the U.S.-ASEAN relationship and
must be effectively undertaken within a period of three to four months in the United States.

 Proficiency in English appropriate to the proposed project to be carried out in the United States.
Applicant must be proficient in written and spoken English.

 Sound physical and mental health. Those selected for a Fulbright grant are required to submit a Medical
History and Examination Report before their grants can be finalized.

In addition, the following conditions are considered in the review and selection of candidates:

 Applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, sex, age, and/or physical impairment.

 Preference will be given to qualified applicants who have not had recent and substantial experience in the
United States.

 Those who are currently teaching, studying, or conducting research in the United States, or who have received
a Fulbright grant within the past five years are not eligible to apply.

 Applicants who have received a J-1 visa in the category of Professor/Research Scholar within the past two
years (which would prevent them from being issued another J-1 visa in the category of Professor or Research
Scholar) are considered ineligible for this program.

 Applicants should be representative and responsible citizens who can contribute to a full and fair picture of the
Philippine culture and thereby contribute to understanding between the people of the United States and the
Philippines. They should also demonstrate the cross-cultural sensitivity and flexibility needed to adjust
successfully to life in the United States.

Grants are not for the principal purpose of

 attending conferences,
 completing doctoral dissertations,
 travel and consultation at multiple institutions, or
 study tours.
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ARRANGEMENTS FOR AFFILIATION WITH A U.S. HOST INSTITUTION

One of the most important components of the U.S. - ASEAN Fulbright Initiative is a formal affiliation at a U.S. university
or research institution. In many cases, applicants are in contact with colleagues at U.S. institutions and have made
preliminary plans for their own placements by securing a letter of invitation from the prospective host institution.
However, if you are unable to make these preliminary contacts, you are strongly encouraged to identify two or three
institutions that have appropriate facilities for the kind of project you wish to undertake and professionals/experts
specializing in your project interests, and make preliminary/initial contacts with these institutions. Please indicate the
rationale for your preferences. CIES arranges or confirms affiliation with appropriate U.S. institutions. Selected
applicants will be limited to one institutional affiliation.

Though many U.S. institutions may not have an international reputation, they often do have appropriate facilities for
scholars to conduct research. Scholars placed in these smaller and less renowned institutions often are given greater
attention than their colleagues who are affiliated with larger and more well-known universities.

If you have studied previously in the United States, you should avoid seeking affiliation at your U.S. alma mater. This is
to ensure that you expand your contacts within the U.S. academic community.

The task of affiliation is substantially facilitated if you have a project that is clearly defined and well written. Prospective
host institutions also want to be assured that you can conduct research in English.
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Preparing the Application

FIRST STEPS

 Planning ahead -- Advanced planning will give you as much time as possible to put together a thoughtful and
compelling application. Applicant review and final selection are based upon the actual application and
accompanying materials. Your U.S. institutional affiliation will also be conducted based on the application and
accompanying project statement.

 Consulting with colleagues -- You are encouraged to consult with current or former Fulbright Scholars from
the Philippines or the United States. Fulbright alumni and current participants can provide valuable guidance in
formulating a competitive project statement.

GENERAL APPLICATION GUIDELINES

 At the time of application, you must submit three (3) copies of the following: (a) application form; (b)
detailed project statement; (c) bibliography; (d) detailed curriculum vitae; (e) three letters of reference,
(f) letter of invitation, if applicable, and (g) photocopy of passport biographical page, if available.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 To ensure correct completion of the application, carefully read the detailed instructions provided in these
guidelines.

 All items must be in English.

 The entire application must be typed or computer-generated. Use the formatted font of the application form
(10-point or larger type) on all parts of the application. Handwritten applications will not be accepted or
considered.

 Responses to questions on the four-page application must fit on the pages on which the questions originally
appear. Do not attach additional pages to answer these questions.

 An electronic version (Microsoft Word) of the application may be downloaded from the PAEF website,
www.fulbright.org.ph. If using an electronic version of the application, do not change the format of the forms, the
pagination, the fonts, or the type size.

 Proofread the entire application before submitting it to PAEF. The application should be free of grammatical
and spelling errors.

 Treat the application as a unitary whole, with all parts reinforcing the project statement. The flow should
be orderly: your capabilities should be listed in the application, further documented in the curriculum vitae and
confirmed in the references. Use the project statement to make the parts interact by referring to items in the
curriculum vitae or research bibliography. Without being redundant or simplistic, you should make it easier for
the reviewer to find the key pieces of information you wish to convey.

 Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM

Please read the instructions carefully before completing each item.

Item 5. Full Name

 Give your name exactly as it appears or will appear on your passport. This spelling will be used on all
documents related to your grant and immigration paperwork.

Item 8. U.S. Permanent Residency

 If you have or are applying for U.S. permanent residency, you are ineligible for the Fulbright Program.

Item 9. Date of Birth (Month/Day/Year)

 Write out the name of the month (for example, February 1, 1957), rather than the numerical figure.

Item 11. Current Position and Start Date, Department/Office, Institution

 List the name of your department or office and home institution in English.

Item 12. Academic Credentials

 State the degree earned and its equivalency in English (Master’s, Doctorate, etc.).

Item 13. Significant Professional Accomplishments and Publications

 Professional accomplishments may include teaching and research awards, compositions and exhibitions, etc.
 Do not write “See curriculum vitae.” List accomplishments and publications as instructed below.
 List up to three principal publications with the title, publication date and publisher’s name. (A complete listing of
all publications should be included in your curriculum vitae.) Use the following format for bibliographic citation
and distinguish between books and articles: for books, give title (underlined), publisher and date; for articles,
give title (in quotation marks), journal or collection (underlined) and date.
 Limit your list to a maximum of five accomplishments and publications that can be listed within the space
provided. Do not attach additional pages.
 For space consideration, separate each item with a semicolon or number rather than beginning a new line.

Item 15. Project Title

 The project title should succinctly describe the focus of the award activity. “U.S.-ASEAN Fulbright Initiative”
should be indicated as part of the project title.

Item 16. Summary of Project Statement

 In a few sentences, provide a concise overview that easily allows non-specialists to appreciate the significance
of the project and any potential contributions to the field.
 The summary of your proposed research or lecturing/research activities should fit within the space provided. Do
not attach additional pages.
 This abstract is meant to serve as a brief summary of the more detailed project statement.

Item 17. Proposed Program Length and Dates

 Proposed program length should not be less than three months or more than four months. Indicate as precisely
as possible the period during which you intend to carry out your proposed program in the United States.
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Item 18. Major Academic Discipline

 Select one discipline that best describes your general area of expertise.
Education Maritime Cooperation Trade and Investment
Environmental Sciences Political Science Transnational Issues
Financial Market Integration Public Administration Human Trafficking
Food Technology Public/Global Health Climate Change
Information Sciences Regional Economic Integration Sustainable Fishing
Journalism Statistics Wildlife Trafficking
Law Trade Facilitation TEFL/Applied Linguistics

Item 19. Specialization(s)

 List subfields within the broad academic discipline in which you specialize.

Item 20. Professional Travel and/or Residence Abroad During the Last Five Years
 List the most relevant professional travel and/or residence abroad during the last five years.
 Be sure to include residence in the United States during the last five years. If you entered the United States on
a J visa, please indicate the J category (professor, research scholar, student, specialist, short-term scholar, etc.)
and provide copies of your previous DS-2019, if available.

Item 22. Identification of Referees

 List the names and contact information of three persons from whom you have requested a letter of reference.
 See “Reference Reports” on page xi for a more detailed information about your reference reports.

Item 23. Self -Assessment of English Proficiency

 Indicate your personal assessment of your level of competence in English.

Item 24. Preferred Host Institution

 If you have already made arrangements with a U.S. host institution, you must attach a copy of your letter of
invitation to your application. Non-academic affiliations, while sometimes possible, require additional review by
the J. William Fulbright Scholarship Board (FSB), and approval is not always granted.
 If you are expecting a letter of invitation that has not yet arrived, indicate the date you expect it to arrive. Upon
receipt, forward the invitation to PAEF immediately.
 If arrangements for an appointment or affiliation have not been confirmed, list any preferences you have in
order of priority including detailed reasons for your choice (for example, prior acquaintance or correspondence
with a U.S. scholar; relevance of the U.S. scholar’s work to your own project; reputation of the academic
department or research center). Insofar as possible, your preferences will be followed, although no assurance
can be given of placement at the institutions you suggest.

Item 27. Civil Status

 Choose from the following options: divorced, married, separated, single or widowed.
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THE PROJECT STATEMENT

 The project statement is the most important component of the Fulbright application. Scholars with the most
compelling, theoretically sound, well-written, feasible proposals are generally recommended for awards.
Sometimes those with outstanding professional achievements assume that a brief, general project statement
will be sufficient. It is not. To ensure a competitive application, your proposed project, as well as the strategy for
completing it, should be thoroughly explained in three to five single -sided pages.
 Submit a typed, detailed project statement of no more than five single-spaced pages (3,500 words) on plain,
white paper with each page numbered. In addition, attach a select bibliography of no more than three pages
(2,100 words) to your proposed project.

Format
 The project statement itself must be three to five single-spaced typed pages. Do not exceed the page limit of
the proposal. Including irrelevant or extraneous material may divert attention from the project statement.
 Begin the project statement with your name and the project title at the top of page one. At the top of each
subsequent page, type your name.
 Organize your proposal in order of the following points, which appear in bold print, and use them as headings
for sections of text in your statement.

GUIDELINES FOR A RESEARCH OR LECTURING/RESEARCH PROJECT

 Background: Introduce the project topic. Place the project in academic or professional context by referring to
major works by others on the subject.
 Objectives: Clearly define the aims of the project.
 Methodology: Describe the project. Explain the approach, methods and plan you will use (for example,
interviews, library or archival research or laboratory experiments). Indicate whether the proposed project is
quantitative or qualitative.
 Significance: Explain the importance of the project for the field, our country and your own professional
development. Indicate what effect you expect the opportunity to have on your teaching or professional work in
the Philippines (For example: new approaches to curriculum planning, student advising or pedagogy;
expanding knowledge in the field through collaboration with U.S. colleagues). Describe briefly the expected
impact of your participation on your home institution, community or professional field.
 Evaluation and Dissemination: Describe plans for assessment and distribution of project results in our
country and elsewhere.
 Justification for Residence in the United States for the Proposed Project: Indicate why it is necessary for
the accomplishment of the project in the United States.
 Duration: Explain how the project can be completed within the time period proposed.
 English Proficiency: Describe your schooling in English, use of English and level of competence in speaking,
reading and writing.
 Other: If applicable, indicate the quantity, format and transportation requirements for any botanical, zoological
or mineral samples that you will need to bring to the United States for analysis.
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THE CURRICULUM VITAE

The curriculum vitae describes academic credentials and demonstrates a record of scholarly achievements. When
composing a curriculum vitae, it is important to include:
 education (universities attended, degrees earned, and dates received)
 positions held
 courses taught and other services provided to students and the home institution
 publications (provide full citations and list them starting with the most recent)
 other professional activities, such as workshops, seminars, and consultations
 membership and activities in professional associations
 professional honors, awards, and fellowships
 community service
The application asks for similar information, but provides limited space for answers. In the curriculum vitae, you should
expand upon these topics to display more completely your accomplishments.

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
Letters of Invitation
 Letters of invitation should be typed on institutional letterhead and signed.
 Invitations do not ensure selection for an award.
 If an invitation arrives after the application deadline, contact PAEF to arrange for its late submission.
Bibliography
 For research proposals, provide a list of one to three pages of references relevant to the proposed project.

REFERENCE REPORTS
Candid, frank reference reports or letters of reference help reviewers place your research or lecturing/research
proposal within your home institution’s current conditions and plans for growth. References also provide evidence of
your reputation within your discipline. The Reference Report Form in the application packet suggests qualifications that
your referees should address.
 You must submit three references. Do not submit more than three references.
 A copy of the statement of proposed activity should be given to each referee.
 References should be from people qualified to evaluate your professional work; the abilities you bring to the
proposed project; your ability to adapt to another country and culture; and the merits of the project itself.
 References can come from your home institution, but at least one of the references should be from a colleague
in your field outside your home institution.
 If you have recently moved to a new home institution, one of the reference letters should be from your previous
institution.
 Choose your referees carefully and contact them early. The letters of recommendation need to accompany the
application as it could otherwise be weakened by an insufficient number of references.
 Do not ask someone for a letter of reference unless the person is well acquainted with your qualifications. A pro
forma letter from a well-known scholar, a contact abroad or a prominent government official will carry less
weight than a realistic assessment of your abilities from someone who knows you and your work well.
 References must be written in or translated into English.
 Reference letters should be attached to the Reference Report Forms provided for this purpose and should be
sent by the evaluators directly to PAEF.
 It is your responsibility to ensure that reference reports are submitted by the deadline.

Application Deadline
All completed applications must be received (not postmarked) by PAEF on or before 05 October 2018.
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2019 – 2020 FULBRIGHT U.S. – ASEAN VISITING SCHOLAR INITIATIVE

for Research or Lecturing/Research in the United States
(Please do not change the font size specified, and do not hand write. Answers must fit in the space provided.)

1. Home country:      

ATTACH HERE 2. Category of Grant: Research Lecturing/Research

A PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN
WITHIN THE PAST 6 MONTHS. 3. Title: DR. MR. MS. 4. Gender: MALE FEMALE

(Make sure your full name is 5. Name of applicant: (As it appears or will appear on your passport.)
written on the back for Family First Middle
identification should the
                 
photograph become accidentally
detached.)
6. Country(ies) of citizenship:      

7. Country of legal residence:      

8. Do you have or are you applying for U.S. permanent residency (for example, a green card)? YES NO

9. Date of birth:         ,      10. Place of birth:      

month day year city/town, city, country
country

11. Current position and start date:             /     

job title of current position start date of current position (month/year)

Department/office, institution:      

Complete mailing address:      
Phone: (     )       Fax:      
Mobile:       E-mail:      
12. Academic credentials: (degrees – list three highest degrees; begin with the most recent.)
NAME/LOCATION OF INSTITUTION FIELD OF STUDY NAME OF DEGREE OR DIPLOMA DATE RECEIVED

                     /     

                     /     

                     /     

13. Most significant professional accomplishments, honors and awards, and up to three significant publications:
     

14. Previous Fulbright grants: (If yes, list most recent first; specify whether student or scholar grant and dates.)
     

15. Project title: (“U.S.-ASEAN Fulbright Initiative” should be indicated as part of the project or research title.)
     

16. Brief summary of project statement: (Please limit your statement to the space provided.)
     
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NAME OF APPLICANT:      

PROGRAM / PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION

17. Number of months required for project:      

Date (month/day/year) you expect to a. depart from the Philippines:      

b. begin your project:      

c. leave the United States:      

18. Major academic discipline:      

19. Specialization(s): (List sub-fields within the academic discipline; for lecturing awards, list topics on which you would be willing to lecture.)
     

20. Professional travel and/or residence abroad during the last five years: (List countries, dates and purpose of activity.)
If you have entered the United States on a J-1 or J-2 visa, please list the J category of sponsorship (professor, research
scholar, student, specialist, short-term scholar, etc.) and provide copies of previous DS-2019 forms if available.
     

21. Cultural, educational and professional societies of which you are a member:
     

22. Identification of referees: (List the name, title, mailing and e-mail addresses, and telephone and fax numbers of three persons from
whom you have requested a letter of reference. These colleagues should know your work, and at least one should be from outside your home
institution.)

(1)      

(2)      

(3)      

23. Self-assessment of English proficiency: (excellent, good or fair)

Reading:       Writing:       Speaking:      

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NAME OF APPLICANT:      

INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATION PREFERENCES

24. Preferred host institution(s): (If you have made arrangements for affiliation with a U.S. host institution, provide the following information
and attach your letter of invitation. If you have not made arrangements for affiliation, you are strongly encouraged to identify three preferences
in order of priority and begin the process of establishing affiliation with your preferred host institutions. Be sure to give detailed reasons for
each choice, and confirm that these universities offer programs in your field of interest.)

(1) Professor, Department, Phone, Fax and E-mail Institution and Institutional Address
           

Is a letter of invitation attached? YES NO

If you have not obtained a letter of invitation, provide reasons for suggested affiliation:
     

Initial contact made: (date:      /      /      ) No contact has been made:
Letter of invitation expected: by:      /      /      (date)
(2) Professor, Department, Phone, Fax and E-mail Institution and Institutional Address
           

Is a letter of invitation attached? YES NO

If you have not obtained a letter of invitation, provide reasons for suggested affiliation:
     

Initial contact made: (date:      /      /      ) No contact has been made:
Letter of invitation expected: by:      /      /      (date)
(3) Professor, Department, Phone, Fax and E-mail Institution and Institutional Address
           

Is a letter of invitation attached? YES NO

If you have not obtained a letter of invitation, provide reasons for suggested affiliation:
     

Initial contact made: (date:      /      /      ) No contact has been made:
Letter of invitation expected: by:      /      /      (date)
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NAME OF APPLICANT:      

PERSONAL INFORMATION
25. Home mailing address:      
     
Phone:       Fax:      
Mobile:       E-mail:      
26. Person to be notified in case of emergency and his/her relationship to you:

     
Mailing address:      
Phone:       Fax:      
Mobile:       E-mail:      
27. Civil status: (divorced, married, separated, single, or widowed)      
28. Do you expect to receive sabbatical pay, paid leave of absence or other sources of financial support during your
Fulbright grant? YES NO
If you answered YES, please specify source(s) and amount(s) in U.S. dollars: (please attach supporting documentation)
     

29. Physical impairment: (please describe, if any)

Note: This information is gathered for statistical purposes and to ensure appropriate placement and accommodations. The U.S. - ASEAN
Fulbright Initiative does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or physical impairment.

     

CERTIFICATION: By my signature below, I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information provided in all parts
of my application is accurate and complete. I understand that final approval of my application is
dependent upon my eligibility for a visa to the United States. I agree to return to the Philippines upon
the expiration of my authorized stay in the United States.

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE:      

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