Tips for the Fulbright to Peru

For those that might be applying for the Fulbright Scholar award to Peru, here is some advice:

• In the research proposal, pick out a very specific research question that can be described in one to two sentences.
  
• In the research proposal, include a specific time line of how you will carry out the research
  
• In the research proposal, explain how doing this research will help you in the future and how your individual research will contribute to the overall field and you future
  
• Make sure that your project is doable within the time line set
  
• Have a few people review your application, not dozens of people
  
• Consult other Fulbright winners as your write your application
  
• Make your personal statement unique, tell a story
  
• Check to make sure your are following the guidelines set out by IIE