Solid black background square with the name in large letters to the right. Superimposed over 90% of the lower left of the black square and overlapping out into whitespace is a sphere with green/black semi-horizontal ess shaped lines implying the swirling planet Earth.


An icon of a printer with a blank page being fed in the top and a printed sheet exiting the bottom front. A white standard mailing envelope with postage and addresses. An icon of a chain link with the right half bolder and underlined compared to the left half. Screen image with two large arrowheads pointing inward to a narrower area within the screen.

Students Faculty Alumni and Friends
About Academics Resources Centers & Units Outreach

THE FULBRIGHT IIE CAMPUS REVIEW AND INTERVIEW PROCESS

The MSU Campus Fulbright Evaluation Committee rates applications on the basis of the preliminary draft submitted to the MSU FPA on September 25, 2008, and a 30-minute interview during the week of October 6-9, 2008. At least one Campus Evaluation Committee member is selected based on his/her expertise relevant to the candidate's proposal. Other members may not be directly familiar with that field of study, but at least one faculty member will have either received a Fulbright grant(s) or have studied or worked abroad. Faculty members who have expertise in the language of the proposed host country will also interview applicants to non-English speaking countries.

The campus, national, and host country reviewers evaluate each application based on the following criteria:

  • The candidate's academic or professional qualifications
  • Project validity and feasibility
  • The candidate's language qualifications
  • Evidence of the candidate's maturity, motivation, and adaptability to a different culture (personal suitability)
  • The candidate's knowledge of the host country
  • Evaluation of the impression the candidate will make abroad as a citizen representing the United States
  • Any other pertinent information

The purpose of the interview is to review and discuss the candidate's academic and professional qualifications, proposed study/research/project, language proficiency, motivation, host country selection, and any other pertinent information. In addition, the members of the Campus Evaluation Committee will make recommendations and suggestions for the candidate to strengthen the application before it is forwarded to the next stage of competition at the national level.

For the campus interview, prepare an 8-10 minute presentation that addresses: 1) your social and academic background, 2) your reasons for selecting the host country, 3) the validity, relevance, and feasibility of your proposal, 4) your language proficiency, 5) how the study/research would promote mutual understanding between nations, and 6) any other factors that could enhance your candidacy. The remaining 20-22 minutes will be allotted for discussion with the members of the Campus Evaluation Committee. The issues may range widely. The candidate should prepare for the interview by reviewing the six specific evaluation criteria listed on Form 10 of the application materials. See The Campus Interview Committee by Virginia Franklin for more information about this process. Another useful reference is Preparing for Your Fulbright Campus Committee Interview by Paul Bohlmann.

Because this is essentially a job interview, the candidate should dress appropriately. A professional appearance is likely to contribute to your overall confidence and performance in the interview.

Each member of the Campus Evaluation Committee will read, critique, and annotate the candidate's application materials in preparation for the interview. Afterwards, the candidate will have his/her application returned with their comments. Then the applicant will have approximately two weeks to revise and/or supplement the application. An explanation of the process is available in Revisions, Deadlines, and Individual Attention by Gerise Herndon.

The MSU Fulbright Program Adviser will complete the required institutional endorsements and forward all of the MSU applications to the IIE Fulbright U.S. Student Program Office in New York City by the national deadline, October 17, 2008. Applications then will undergo a second review by a national, multidisciplinary, review committee in November and December 2008. The applications are then ranked and forwarded to the host country's Fulbright Binational Commission or the Public Affairs Office of the U.S. Embassy. They review the applications between January and March, 2009, and forward their recommendations to the J. William Fulbright Scholarship Board in New York City. The award winners will be announced in April and May 2009.

Document Revised 11/13/07 (2CampusReview.php)
Globe with ess shaped lines across it implying a swirling motion. The globe is superimposed over the lower left 90% of a solid square and the letters I-S-P are below both.

Michigan State University Wordmark with 'Michigan State' above a ruled line and 'University' below it.