1. Tetyana Ogarkova, PhD (Paris-Est University)
Assistant professor (Kyiv-Mohyla Academy)
Fulbright Faculty Development Program(2011-
2012)
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3. U.S. Universities Alphabetic
http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ/alpha/
U.S. Universities by State
http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ/state/
List of State Universities
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_state_universities_in
_the_United_States
4. National University Rankings (mostly private
institutions)
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-
colleges/rankings/national-universities
Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai
Ranking)
http://www.arwu.org/
QS Guides to US Universities
http://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-
study/north-america/united-states/guide
5. US University community is NOT only Harvard
and Princeton;
Try State Universities
NB: you may always find a middle-sized
university with relevant department and good
specialists;
6. Browse internationally recognized or well-
known specialists in your field;
Spend some time browsing different US
universities to find relevant departments
(consult the list of courses, publications etc);
Talk to your collegues (supervisors etc)
7. Find relevant departments and specialists in
your field;
Consult the list of courses and publications;
Use this information when writing your
essays, explain why a particular program
matches your research needs;
Always be specific and provide arguments
8.
9. There will be a professor designated to help
you in the US university;
You meet him monthly are whenever you
need a help. The quality of your contact
depends on you.
He signs yours proof of enrollment, your
reports for IIE etc.
10. Your main activity is independant research
(library+shared office space);
You my attend courses at your Department
(if arranged with your tutor);
Participate in Fulbright community activities;
11. Your ID will give you access to library
« priviledges »;
You may schedule an appointment with a
librarian;
Check-out up to 500 books;
Use databases (dozens of them);
Use « Interlibrary loan » system (books,
articles, PDF or paperback)
12. Fulbright Enrichment Seminars
- Several seminars are scheduled to take place in cities
across the United States during the academic year
- The seminars are sponsored by the U.S. Department of
State and administered by the Institute of International
Education.
- The cost of the four-day seminar is completely covered
by funds provided and authorized by the U.S. Department
of State.
- Competition in 2011-2012 (1250 places for 2000
Fulbrighters)