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Title (of actual article): Foundation for Educational Exchange Between Canada and the United States of America

The Foundation for Educational Exchange Between Canada and the United States of America, also known as Fulbright Canada, is the Canadian commission for the Fulbright Program. Fulbright Canada is a binational, treaty-based, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization with a mandate to identify the best and brightest minds in both countries and engage them in residential academic exchange.

The mandate of Fulbright Canada is to enhance mutual understanding between the people of Canada and the people of the United States of America by providing support to outstanding individuals. These individuals typically conduct research, lecture, or enroll in formal academic programs in the other country. International exchange helps facilitate the growth of intellectual capacity, increase in productivity, and the shaping of future leaders.

The Foundation administers the prestigious Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program, which includes the traditional student program, the Fulbright International Science and Technology Program , the Fulbright Canada STEM Program , the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program , the traditional scholars program , the  Fulbright Visiting Research Chairs Program , the Fulbright Canada Government of Canada mid-career professional program , and the  Fulbright NEXUS Program. The Foundation also administers the Killam Fellowships Program, a program specifically designed to support undergraduate exchange between and among Canadian and American students.

History
Fulbright Canada is the binational commission for Canada, the binational organization is a hallmark feature of the Fulbright Program. Its origin found in the original act:


 * "...one authorizing the Secretary of State 'to enter into an executive agreement or agreements with any foreign government' for the use of currencies derived from sales for educational exchanges, the other prescribing financing of these exchanges 'by the formation and foundations or otherwise.'"

The Canadian Fulbright Commission was established on September 1, 1990 in the capital of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario under the leadership of Victor Konrad. The first board was chaired by Patti McGill Peterson.

Function
Fulbright Canada is headed by a Chief Executive Officer (executive director?) [link to Michael's page] and functions as the secretariat and administrator for the commission board.

The responsibilities of Fulbright Canada include: receipt and disbursement, managing allotment from the U.S. embassy, organization local competition and recommending Canadian candidates for awards, ensuring the acceptability of Americans nominated, "arranging institutional affiliations and local hospitality for them; sponsoring seminars and workshops in such fields as...arranging orientation courses for foreign and American participants; and preparing reports on program progress."

Fulbright Canada is supported by a number of private and public partners. Government of Canada, the Government of the United States, private sector partners, colleges and universities across both countries. Fulbright Canada relies on the Institute for International Education and the Council for the International Exchange of Scholars for administrative support.

Canadian Directors
His Excellency Gary Doer Canadian Ambassador to the United States

Dr. Carl Amrhein, Provost and VP (Academic)at University of Alberta

Mrs. Hélène Desmarais,Chairman and CEO atCentre d’entreprises de l’innovation du Montréa

Mr. Scott Fraser, Director General at DFATD

Mr. Kevin Kelly, Past President at Fidelity Investments Inc.

Mr. Daniel McCarthy, Managing Director at Credit Suisse Securities Inc. Treasurer

Dr. Roseann Runte, President and Vice-Chancellor at Carleton University

Mr. Frank Sobey, Chairman at Crombie REIT

Dr. Luc Vinet, Rector Emeritus at Université de Montréal Board Chair

American Directors
Ambassador David C. Jacobson, Ambassador of the United States to Canada

Ms. Judith Bryan, Public Affairs Officer at U.S. Embassy, Ottawa

Mr. Ron T. Covais, Senior Partner at Détente Group

Mr. Jack Curtin, Chairman and CEO at Goldman Sachs Canada

Ambassador Gordon Giffin,Partner atMcKenna, Long & Aldridge LLP

Mr. Roscoe C. Howard, Partner at Andrews Kurth LLP Past Chair

Ms. Penelope W. Kyle, President at Radford University

Ms. Gloria Cordes Larson, President at Bentley University

Mr. Michael Parham, Associate General Counsel at RealNetworks, Inc.

Chief Executive Officer Dr. Michael K. Hawes

Secretariat
-current secretariat -past secretariat

Canadians
Traditional Award (students)

Canadian graduate students (current and prospective), junior professionals, who would like to pursue research, study, or an independent research project for nine months in the United States are eligible for this award. The competition typically opens in the spring and closes in the fall for awards in the following academic year.

Traditional Award (scholars)

Canadian scholars, post-doctoral researchers, and experienced professionals are eligible. Fulbright scholars conduct research, teach, or undertake a combination of both activities for one semester or a full academic year at a university or research centre in the United States. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or an equivalent degree before applying. The competition typically opens in the spring and closes in the fall for awards in the following academic year. Visiting Chairs Program

Under the Visiting Chairs Program prominent Canadian scholars and experienced professionals conduct research, guess lecture, and/or teach at universities and research in the United States. Candidates also have the opportunity to deliver publc lectures, presentations, attend conferences, and contribute to the research at their host institution. Applicants must have a Ph.D., an equivalent degree, or equivalent professional experiences. The competition typically opens in the spring and closes in the fall for awards in the following academic year.

NEXUS Program

Consists of a series of three seminar meetings and a Fulbright residential exchange experience. The award is valued at $30 000. NEXSUS brings together young scholars, professionals, and "mid career applied researchers", from countries in the Western Hemisphere. 20 Fulbright participants commit to individual and team-based projects around the following themes: climate change, sustainable energy, and innovation. 15 Canadian's are selected to participate.

Americans
Traditional Award (students)

American graduate students (current and prospective), junior professionals, junior professionals, who would like to pursue research, study, or an independent research project for nine months in the United States are eligible for this award. Fulbright scholarships are granted for a period of 9 months and the award is worth U.S $15 000.

Traditional Award (scholars)

American scholars, post-doctoral researchers, and experienced professionals are eligible. Fulbright scholars conduct research, teach, or undertake a combination of both activities for one semester or a full academic year at a university or research centre in Canada. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or an equivalent degree before applying.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Award

The Fulbright Canada Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Award in cooperation with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada along with six of Canada’s leading research universities funds an American students tuition, fees, and offers a stipend for up to three years. This award is valued at $120 000.

Eligible fields of study/research include: Aeronautics and Aeronautical Engineering, Agriculture (theoretical or research-based focus only), Astronomy/Planetary Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Energy, Engineering (aerospace, electrical, chemical, civil, industrial, mechanical, ocean, and petroleum, Environmental Science/Engineering,Geology/Earth and Atmospheric Science, Information Sciences/Engineering (engineering focus only; business-focused study is not eligible), Materials Science/Engineering, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Oceanography,Physics, and Public Health (biostatistics or epidemiology).

The competition typically opens in the spring and closes in the fall for awards in the following academic year.

Fulbright Visiting Research Chairs 

The Fulbright Visiting Research Chairs enable promising and prominent American scholars, as well as experienced professionals to conduct research, develop collaborations, guest lecture and/or teach at select Canadian universities and research centers, normally for one semester, though this may be extended to a full academic year. In addition, successful candidates will have the opportunity to deliver public lectures, give seminar presentations, participate in conferences and otherwise contribute to ongoing research activities at their host institution. Applicants must have received a Ph.D. or equivalent professional/terminal degree by December 31, 2013 or have equivalent professional experience.

Fulbright Specialists Program 

NEXUS

Alumni
Community Leadership Program (CLP)

Eco-Leadership Program (ELP)

Mentorship Program

Mobility Program

Government of Canada Executives
Excellence in scholarship and community service are hallmarks of the Fulbright Program. Fulbright Canada strengthens binational collaborative research and promotes thoughtful public debate on topics that reflect the broad range of contemporary issues relevant to Canada, the United States and the relationship between the two countries. Fulbright Canada operates on the principle of reciprocal exchange and provides the opportunity for outstanding Canadian scholars to lecture and/or conduct research in the United States. Previous award recipients have included prominent and promising scholars, as well as experienced professionals.

Notable Alumni
-names of Fulbright Canada alumni