FULBRIGHT MALAYSIAN AWARD

2010-2011
FULBRIGHT MALAYSIAN PROFESSIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Application deadline: August 30, 2009

The Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE) invites applications for grants under the Professional Exchange Program available during the 2010 / 2011 academic year (August to June).

The Purpose of the grant is to enable mid-career Malaysian professionals in the public or private sectors to broaden their experiences through consultation, internship, participation in seminars, workshops and other professional enrichment programs at relevant organizations in the United States for periods of three to six months. These grants are meant for practitioners rather than scholars; administrators, managers of organizations/associations/services, journalist, and lawyers are encouraged to apply for these grants.

 

ELIGIBILITY

 

 

Applicants must be/have:

1. A Malaysian citizen;

2. A master's degree or equivalent professional qualification in the field of the proposed program. For professionals and artists outside academe, recognize professionals standing and substantial professionals accomplishment is expected;

3. A minimum of five years working experience in the related field. Hold a managerial position in a government organization or the private sector and  demonstrate a potential for higher responsibilities;

4. Proficiency in English appropriate to the proposed lecturing or research project tobe carried out in the United States;

5. Be willing to share their knowledge of Malaysia with social, civic and other groups while in the United States;

6. Sound physical and mental health.

In addition applicants should note that the following conditions affecting review and selection of candidates :

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

ii. Preference is given to those without recent experience in the United States.

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

Applicants are requested to note some of the most frequent application problems:

1. Lack of an adequate research proposal. This is the single most common weakness of applications and the one that reflects most seriously on the applicant's prospects for placement. Applicants must have a well-thought-out plan for research that demonstrates knowledge of the field in general, as well as scientific methods for approaching the subject and knowledge of sources of data in the United States.
 
2. Selection of a proposed host institution without providing rationale or copies of correspondence or not mentioning any preference for affiliation.
   
3. Lack of knowledge of English or of a plan to acquire a working level of English before beginning the grant.
  
4. Lack of a curriculum vitae and list of publications.
     
5. Proposing visits to numerous institutions.

6. Proposing a nonacademic host institution without including a clear justification with sufficient details.

 

PROVISIONS OF THE AWARD

 

 

Successful candidates receive the following:

- per diem
- professional research allowance

Air fare should be paid by the employer/candidate.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE 

 

 

You are required to submit your application online at http://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/scholars/

In connection with your application for the above program, please note the following:

Please submit 4 sets of application to MACEE. A completed application should include the followings:

   i. 4 completed copies of application forms;

  ii. 4 recent passport-size photos attached to each of the application forms;

  iii. 3 letters of reference using the required forms; (4 copies each). It is confidential and should be in a sealed envelope.

  iv. 4 official transcripts from each college/ university/ attended;

  v. 4 certified copies of the degree certificates;

  vi. 4 copies of your resume or curriculum vitae;

  vii. 4 copies of a written statement from your institution stating the length of leave entitled;

  viii. 4 copies of a detailed statement of proposed activity.

Supplementary documents where applicable:

 i. Letters of invitation or appointment from United States institutions. (4 copies)

 ii. Source of support for accompanying dependents. (4 copies)

Short listed candidates will be called for interview in September/October 2009.

Applicants from government agencies are required to submit their completed application forms through their respective Head of Department. Meanwhile applicants from the private sector can submit their applications directly to MACEE.

Application deadline is August 30, 2009. Please mail your complete application to:

MACEE
Fulbright Malaysian Professional Exchange Program
18th Floor Menara Yayasan Tun Razak
200 Jalan Bukit Bintang
55100 Kuala Lumpur

Final announcement of awards will be made in April 2010.

 

MALAYSIAN-AMERICAN COMMISSION ON EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE
18th Floor, Menara Yayasan Tun Razak, 200, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-21668878 Fax: 03-21661878