Roderick Nairn
Message from Provost Roderick Nairn, PhD
It is apt that we stop to celebrate faculty of the University of Colorado Denver who achieved the distinguished title of Fulbright Scholar in recent years. These select individuals established new international research partnerships, contributed to the literature in their field, assisted international host universities with curriculum development, and established enduring collegial relationships abroad.
Their work abroad has allowed them to return to our university to influence the internationalization of the curriculum. Additionally, they serve as role models, encouraging students to study abroad and engage in international careers and their colleagues to pursue international research and teaching. Their efforts are an enduring contribution to the university's reputation as a globally engaged institution.
Our Fulbright Scholars represent a broad range of academic disciplines and international interests. Their work ranges from media production in Portugal to HIV/AIDS research in Vietnam, from microfinance in Bolivia to mapping environmental health in Turkey, and from water resource management in New Zealand to transplant care research in Sweden. While our faculty projects have contributed to international understanding and cooperation, they have also advanced work that benefits all humankind.
While our scholars working abroad have contributed deeply to our institutional mission, our university has also been enriched by the experience of hosting Fulbright Scholars-in-Residence. Here scholars in residence have worked with UC Denver faculty on everything from early cancer detection to advancing our understanding of the Muslim world. Their presence in our classrooms, laboratories, and studios leads to continuing research collaborations, provides students rich opportunities to learn directly from international experts, and greatly enhances international discourse across our university.
We also have participated in the Fulbright student fellowship program for Foreign Students and U.S. students. In this report, we also celebrate the students who have achieved the distinction of Fulbright Fellow.
We, at the University of Colorado Denver, are fortunate to celebrate our Fulbright Scholars and Fellows who continue to energize the international activities of the University. We look forward to welcoming more of our faculty and student body into this distinguished circle in the years ahead.
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Carolyn North
Message from Assistant Vice Chancellor for International Affairs Carolyn North, PhD
The wealth of Fulbright faculty on our campus indicates the presence of a vital international scholarly community in our midst. Fulbright engagement often opens new fields of inquiry and collaborative work with international colleagues that are sustained for years. Those who return from Fulbright experiences bring international perspective to the classroom, encourage students to study abroad, and continue scholarly engagement with faculty colleagues in university communities throughout the world.
The Fulbright award can help launch the research career of a young scholar, deepen and revitalize the career of a mid-career scholar, and provide opportunities for consulting and distinguished scholar residencies for the senior scholar.
Faculty/Administrator Fulbright Awards
The Office of International Affairs encourages faculty to consider applying for the growing range of Fulbright awards ranging from Fulbright Scholar, Distinguished Chair, Senior Specialists, German Studies Seminar and a number of country specific awards. A number of awards are additionally available in the medical sciences. Short Term International Administrator Awards are available to Korea, India, Germany, Japan, France, and the U.K. A number of awards are additionally available in the medical sciences. For 2014-2015, Fulbright awards dedicated to TEFL "Teaching English as a Foreign Language" are open to application worldwide.
Applying for a Fulbright Award requires research and planning. Knowing colleagues abroad who can support and sponsor your application at a host university, establishing contacts in unfamiliar international sites, advance planning for research collaboration to coordinate with a sabbatical or leave, and outreach to country officers in the Fulbright Program are important components of preparation.
Each year (February) CIES Fulbright releases a roster of Fulbright opportunities with continuing releases for special programs throughout the year with varying due dates. The Office of International Affairs assists faculty with the preparation of applications and assists with establishing vital contacts at partner universities abroad and other aspects of application planning and preparation.
Hosting Fulbright Scholars at CU Denver
Fulbright awards for international scholars include the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program, the Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program, the Fulbright Occasional Lecturer Program, and the Fulbright Visiting Specialist Award.
Planning Your Application
To learn more about how to apply for the various Fulbright Awards, I encourage you to view the Fulbright organization’s website: www.cies.org or Exlpore OIA and contact the Office of International Affairs: Carolyn.North@ucdenver.edu for additional information and assistance. The CIES Fulbright website offers helpful archived webinars for applicants.
Add or Update Your Fulbright Profile on the OIA/University Fulbright Website
If you have been the recipient of a Fulbright Award and are not yet profiled on the university’s Fulbright website click on “Submit Revisions/Additions” to the right and fill out the convenient online form. Your award and research information will be posted and will be made available for online sharing.
Student Fulbright Awards
The University of Colorado Denver Scholarship Resource Office assists students with Fulbright applications. A committee of faculty and administrators staff serve as a review committee to screen and nominate students. Successful student applicants make use of both faculty mentoring and the support services provided by the CU Denver Scholarship Office. We had 3 recipients/1 alternate for the 12-13 year cycle, 3 recipients/1 alternate for the 11-12 year cycle. For additional information on Fulbright Awards for U.S. students, please contact: mary.francavilla@ucdenver.edu or visit their website.
The Office of International Affairs welcomes your inquiries and we look forward to serving you as you plan your Fulbright application.
Carolyn North. PhD
Assistant Vice Chancellor for International Affairs
Office of International Affairs
University of Colorado Denver
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