FOREIGN FULBRIGHT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Ph.D. PROGRAM

APPLICATION FOR STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES

Applications should be completed using the Interactive Word format and using the Online System

1. Foreign Fulbright Science and Technology Ph.D. Program Online Application Form

Please read the [Application Instructions] for more detailed information on completing the Online Application. If you have any further questions, please send an email to Inna Barysh, Program Coordinator, at ibarysh@fulbright.com.ua
Original documents that require a signature (Letter of Reference, Signature Form) as well as a copy of your diploma must be sent to our office by regular mail

2. Foreign Fulbright Science and Technology Ph.D. Program Application in a WORD format

 

Most of the supplemental forms provided appear in a PDF and Interactive Word Version. You complete the Academic Records Information, Transcript Release (for post-secondary U.S. transcripts only) and the Signature forms. The Letter of Reference and the Report on Proficiency in English Form are completed by other individuals. You can print the PDF version of these supplementary forms and forward them to the appropriate individuals for completion, or you can direct these individuals to this web site.

 

Report on Proficiency in English

Confidential Letters of Reference

Foreign Student Academic Records

Transcript Release Forms

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION

Please read all instructions carefully before completing the application

1.            All forms in this application are to be completed in English and printed from a computer.

2.            Each page of the following application carries its own instructions that should be read carefully before proceeding.

3.            Question must be answered completely and carefully. Please make every effort to limit your responses to the space provided.

4.            Completed applications should be returned to the Fulbright Program Office in Ukraine as soon as possible. Before you begin this application, you should make sure that you are aware of all deadline dates and requirements as these may vary from country to country.

5.            Incomplete applications will not be considered.

6.            Do not mention the names of any U.S. universities you wish to attend in this application. The University 

               Preference Sheet is included for that purpose.

I. Application:

Item 1—Name: It is very important that you list your name exactly as it appears (or will appear) on your passport.

Item 11—Degree Objective: Select “Doctorate”.

Item 12—Field of Study: From the choices, select the science, technology or engineering field of study most appropriate to your study/research objective. You can briefly elaborate on the exact nature of your objective and research goals in the text box that follows.

Item 14—Institutions Attended: Please list all post-secondary institutions attended in reverse order (putting the most recently attended first). List all post-secondary institutions attended even those from which you did not achieve a degree.

Item 27—Study/Research Objective: The study/research objective description that you provide is an essential and highly important part of your application. You should take great care to write a clear and very detailed description of the study/research you want to pursue. Clearly identify the area(s) within your field of study in which you want to specialize or concentrate. Please describe in detail specific research that you want to accomplish.

Item 28—Personal Statement: The personal statement is a narrative statement in which you can include information about your education, practical experience, special interests, career plans, and your purpose in applying for study in the U.S.

Item 29—Additional Information: This is not a required page; however feel free to use this page to give additional information about yourself or to insert a curriculum vitae or professional resume.

Page 8—Personal Information: The information provided on this form will be used by Fulbright Offices and administrative agencies for internal purposes only.

Item 32—National Identification Number: This is not a required field.

Page 9—University Preference: It is not an expectation that you will have U.S. university preferences. However, if you do, please complete this page as fully as possible. Do not just list the name of a university in which you are interested. Be specific. Provide the name of the department and the specific program within that department in which you are interested. If you have been in contact or correspondence with a faculty member, please provide the name and contact information for that individual.

If you have applied to a U.S. university within the past three years, please list the programs and the results. If you have letters of admission, letters of invitation, or other correspondence from a school, especially a preferred program, please forward a copy (not the original) of this correspondence to the Fulbright Program Office.

II. Supplemental forms:

a. Letter of Reference/Recommendation: You must have three letters of reference (or recommendation) submitted on your behalf. Letters of reference are extremely important. All letters of reference should be written by teachers under whom you have studied or pursued research or by someone who has supervised you in work related to your proposed field of study. Letters of reference should not be written by persons related to you either by blood or marriage or by personal friends. At least one academic and one professional or work related letter should be included among the letters. The letters should be written in English if possible. If they are not, an original English translation must be provided.

b. Report on Proficiency in English: Complete only the top section of this form and have the remaining portion completed by one of the types of certified English language evaluators listed on the form. This is not a required form for those who have taken the TOEFL test.

c. Information Concerning Foreign Student Academic Records: In order to assist U.S. academic institutions in evaluating more accurately your academic credentials, this form allows you to provide information about the educational and grading system in the country where you did postsecondary study. A separate form should be completed for each college or university attended.

d. Transcript Release Form (for post-secondary U.S. transcripts only): This form is needed only for those students who attended a post-secondary program (undergraduate or graduate) in the U.S.

e. Signature Form: You must print out, sign, and submit this form to your Fulbright Program Office.

III. Supporting documentation: 

Your application is not considered complete until your Fulbright Program Office receives all your supporting documentation. The following must be forwarded to your Fulbright Program Office: the signature form; three letters of reference/recommendation; official academic transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended, copies of diplomas for all post-secondary schools attended, and original English translations (when necessary).

a. Academic transcripts: Applicants must submit official, complete and certified academic documents covering the entire period of study at universities and other post-secondary institutions. Documents must be accompanied by complete official English translations. These documents must consist of:

1.      One certified, official record (transcript) from each university or post-secondary institution you attended, even those schools from which you did not receive a degree or diploma. The transcripts should list the subjects you studied and the grades you received during each year of your enrollment.

2.      2. Certified, official evidence of each post-secondary or university degree, diploma or certificate awarded to you should be included as part of the completed application.

b. Standardized tests: You will be required to take one or more of the following standardized tests to gain admission to a U.S. university. For instructions on registration, contact the Fulbright Program Office or the website for the test.  Tests of English Language Proficiency:

a.      TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): TOEFL is an admissions requirement at U.S. institutions for applicants whose native language is not English.

b.      b. GRE (Graduate Records Examination): The GRE is required by most U.S. graduate schools and/or departments for candidates applying in the fields of science, technology, or engineering. Generally, the quantitative section of the exam is weighed heavily in the sciences.

       General GRE and GRE Subject exams will be required for final university admissions.