Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellowship Program

Deadline : October 12, 2021

Apply for the  Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellowship for the year 2022. The Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellowship, a component of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, provides opportunities for selected Fulbright Student grantees to participate in an academic year of storytelling on a globally significant theme. This Fellowship is made possible through a partnership between the U.S. Department of State and the National Geographic Society. 

For the 2022 competition, the Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellowship will accept proposals to undertake an in-depth examination of a globally relevant issue as an enhancement to their Fulbright research or arts project. Utilizing a variety of storytelling tools—including, but not limited to text, photography, video, audio/podcasts, public speaking, maps, and graphic illustrations – Storytellers have the opportunity to share their stories, and the stories of those they meet, through National Geographic and social media platforms. 

Benefits

Successful applicants will receive the following benefits

• You will receive a standard Fulbright benefits including travel, stipend, health
•  Participants will receive materials and reporting special allowance
• Storytellers will receive instruction in storytelling techniques, including effective blog writing, video production, photography, public speaking, and other relevant training by National Geographic staff prior to their departure.
• National Geographic also provide editorial mentorship for Fellows during their Fulbright grant period. Storytellers provide material for National Geographic’s Explorers blog on a frequent and ongoing basis throughout their grant term.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this program, you will need to fulfill the following criteria:

• Applications will be accepted for Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellowships in any country to which there is an active Fulbright Open Study/Research Award with the exception of China.
• Fulbright-National Geographic Fellows must be selected for a Fulbright Study/Research Grant by the eligible country for which they applied and meet the criteria of the Fulbright Study/Research requirements of the host country.
• Candidates from all fields are encouraged to apply.
• Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience and talent in storytelling. Candidates must have completed at least an undergraduate degree by the commencement of the Fulbright award.

Application

Please follow the following procedure in order to apply

Application materials, including academic transcripts and letters of recommendation must be submitted in the Fulbright Online Application and Recommendation System by the closing date.

In addition to the Fulbright Study/Research Application, the following supplemental materials are required and to be uploaded into the application:

• Storytelling Proposal
• Storytelling Portfolio and Narrative

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