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opportunities, research, scholarships, Study Abroad

Fulbright Scholarship Opportunities

Learn about Fulbright Scholarship Opportunities, April 9 – May 3

Interested in research, teaching, or graduate study abroad? The Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards 2,000 scholarships annually for students to conduct research, teach English, or pursue graduate study in 140 countries. For over ten years, the University of Illinois has been a top producers of Fulbright U.S. student awards. Apply to be a 2025 awardee! 

Eligibility
Current juniors, seniors, and recent alumni in all academic disciplines, who are U.S. citizens, are eligible to apply. 

The Fulbright Scholarship funds 1 year of research, teaching, or graduate study. The selection committee rates candidates based on their academic or professional qualifications, language skills, evidence of maturity, motivation, adaptability to a different cultural environment, knowledge of the host country, and the impression a candidate will make abroad as a citizen representing the U.S. 

Deadline
The priority deadline for undergraduates and recent alumni is June 24, 2024.
The required campus deadline is August 26, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. (noon).

Application Preparation
If you are interested in applying, please attend our information sessions:   

Fulbright General Information Sessions:

Online – Tuesday, April 9, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Register HERE
Online – Wednesday, April 10, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Register HERE
In Person – Thursday, April 11, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Rm IUB 514

Fulbright Personal Statement Workshops:

Online –Monday, April 15, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Register HERE
In Person – Tuesday, April 16, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.– Rm IUB 514

Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Workshops:

Online – Tuesday, April 23, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Register HERE
In Person – Wednesday, April 24, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Rm IUB 514

Fulbright Research & Graduate Study Workshops:

Online – Friday, May 3, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Register HERE


We hope you’ll join us!

Lara Kusnetzky, Ph.D.
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National and International Scholarships Program
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Champaign, IL 61820
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opportunities, research

Cozad New Venture Challenge

All students need is an idea!

Would you please let your undergrad and grad students know about an exciting mentoring and skill development opportunity? The registration deadline is January 28.

If they’ve ever considered a startup, we hope they will participate in this year’s Cozad New Venture Challenge. No idea is too early or too advanced. We’ll help them accelerate their idea with mentoring and developing the skills they need to succeed.

Please click the Cozad New Venture Challenge link and write me at the email below my signature for details.

Thank you!

Laura

LAURA A. MILLER

Academic Adviser & Coordinator of Academic Programs

The Grainger College of Engineering | Technology Entrepreneur Center
364 Coordinated Science Lab | 1308 W. Main St.
Urbana, IL 61801 | 217.333.4704 | arriola@illinois.edu

Events, opportunities, research

Present at the 2024 Undergraduate Research Symposium

The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) invites you to present at the 2024 Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS).

The URS is the signature event of Undergraduate Research Week (April 21 – 27), which brings together students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus, as well as the public, to learn more about undergraduate research and its potential to change the world. Throughout the day, students will present their oral and poster presentations, creative performances, and interactive exhibits to members of the campus and local community.

  • When: Thursday, April 25, 2024
  • Where: Illini Union (A, B, C, South Lounge and the 2nd Floor)
  • Application Deadline: Friday, March 8, 2024 at 11:59 pm

Why Present?

  • Opportunity to network with other student researchers and faculty, staff, and graduate student judges.
  • Develop communication skills and receive valuable presentation feedback from judges.
  • Invite your friends and family to showcase your work and accomplishments.
  • Presenters are eligible for OUR awards for outstanding presentations.
  • Satisfies a requirement for the Distinguished Undergraduate Researcher Certificate.

Who is Eligible?

  • All undergraduate students currently (or previously) involved with research are eligible to present. This includes course-based research projects.
  • Students can present in-progress and completed research projects or creative works.
  • Students can present individually or in groups. Groups only need to submit one application to present.
  • Students can give multiple presentations throughout the day.

For more information on URS, including answers to frequently asked questions, please visit: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/symposium.html

Applications are currently being accepted. The deadline for applying to the URS is Friday, March 8, 2024, at 11:59 pm and no late submissions will be accepted. Please note, your presentation is not expected to be complete by the application deadline. On the application, you will only be asked to provide a tentative title that can be revised until March 19 and an abstract which will be used internally by OUR to create and organize thematic sessions. Your abstract will not be published or viewed by anyone other than OUR.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office at ugresearch@illinois.edu. We look forward to receiving your application and learning about your research!

Sincerely,

OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH