2008 International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for PhD. Study AMINEF

The American Indonesia Exchange Foundation (AMINEF) is pleased to announce the availability of approximately 40 awards to be competed worldwide under the aegis of International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for Ph.D. study at top U.S. institutions in science, technology, or engineering for the 2008-2009 academic year matriculants. The Fulbright Program in Indonesia promotes mutual understanding between the Republic of Indonesia and the United States of America through educational exchange and academic scholarship. Fulbright scholarships for this particular program are available to Indonesian citizens with the appropriate qualifications as stipulated below.

ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Applicants will possess:

a Bachelor and/or Master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.00 scale). Undergraduate students who will complete the degree before August 1, 2008

• may also apply.
• demonstrated leadership qualities.
• a good understanding of Indonesian and other cultures.
• a deep commitment to the chosen field of study.
• a determination to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright program.
• a minimum TOEFL score of 580 at the time of application.
• a minimum GRE quantitative score of 700 (GRE test will be required if selected for nomination).

DISCIPLINES

Eligible fields include: Aeronautics and Astronomics/Aeronautical Engineering, Astronomy/Planetary Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Sciences/Engineering, Energy, Engineering (Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Ocean, and Petroleum), Environmental Science/Engineering, Geology/Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Information Sciences/Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Mathematics, Neuroscience/Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Oceanography, and Physics. (A brief description of each field of study is available at http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/scienceandtech)

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates can access online application at https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international or download the PDF format of the application below. A complete package include the online application or its PDF format, academic transcripts, three letters of reference, a professional resume, and TOEFL score report.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Specific questions regarding the application process are accepted via e-mail at the following address: infofulbright_ind@aminef.or.id. We do not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to American Indonesian Exchange Foundation.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The deadline for the submission of the on-line application is May 5, 2009.

The PDF form can be downloaded here:

For more information please visit:

http://www.aminef.or.id/fulbright.php?site=fulbright&m=ip-pro-sp-scienceandtechnologyaward