MORE ABOUT APPLICATION TIMELINE
A common question that has come up during recent advising sessions is: Is it too late for me to apply for Fulbright?
The good news is: No, it's not too late!
What follows is a timeline to assist you over the next couple of months with links to resources, including previous editions of this e-newsletter.
June-July
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Decide on the Fulbright location and award that most interest you.
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Create a Fulbright application in the online portal, indicating Georgetown University as the U.S. institution through which you are applying.
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Schedule an advising appointment.
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Think about and contact three individuals who can write strong recommendation letters (research/study) or can complete recommendation forms (ETA). Once decided, register these individuals in the Fulbright application portal.
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Familiarize yourself with the affiliation process and, if necessary for your project, begin reaching out very soon to potential affiliate sites.
July-August
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Continue working on drafts of your Personal Statement and Statement of Grant Purpose. Begin sharing your drafts with advisors and professors for early feedback.
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If you are proposing graduate degree enrollment for your Fulbright grant, review closely and follow the degree program's application requirements and timeline.
- If a Foreign Language Evaluation is necessary, contact "a professional language teacher, preferably a university professor" about completing this.
- Continue researching and reaching out to affiliate sites.
Mid-August
- Check in again with your recommenders to make sure their letters/forms will be submitted in the portal by Georgetown's September 1 internal deadline.
- Finish your application draft, including your Personal Statement and Statement of Grant Purpose.
- Finalize affiliation letter/s to submit in the portal by September 1.
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Complete the Center for Research & Fellowships' required Waiver and Agreement Form.
September 1, 12 PM (noon) ET - Internal Deadline
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By September 1 at 12 PM (noon) ET (at the latest), submit your draft application in the Fulbright portal.
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The center highly recommends that you submit your application draft by mid-August.
Mid-September
- Meet with your campus mentor to go over your draft application materials, which the center will provide directly to the mentor.
- Make any last edits to your application and essays.
October 10, 5 PM ET - Competition Deadline
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Fulbright's competition deadline is October 10 at 5 PM ET; this is the latest time - no exceptions - by which you must submit your completed application in the Fulbright portal.
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The center highly, highly encourages you to submit your completed application in the portal by October 1 at 12 PM ET to have extra time in the event a problem arises. Note: After 5 PM ET on October 6, the center can no longer unsubmit your application in the portal.
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