ELIGIBILITY & SELECTION CRITERIA

Participation in the 2007 UIUC Fulbright–Hays Group Project Abroad is subject to eligibility criteria established for all federally subsidized programs. A maximum of 15 participants will be selected for the seminar.

Eligibility Requirements

• US citizen or permanent resident
• Humanities, language arts, economics, social studies, or Russian language teacher, librarian, or curriculum director at a K-12 school/district in the U.S. (Russian language teachers are especially encouraged to apply.)
• Those who have participated in a Fulbright-Has Group Projects Abroad (GPA) or Seminars Abroad Program in the last three years (2004-2006) or have participated in two Fulbright-Hays GPA or Seminars Abroad Program in the last 10 years are NOT eligible.

Selection Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on overall previous performance, level of interest in Russia, and the quality of the curriculum proposal, as reflected in the application statements and the letters of reference. A strong application will explain the contribution of this study program to the applicant’s career and teaching objectives.

Equal Opportunity Policy

The commitment of the University of Illinois to the most fundamental principles of academic freedom, equality of opportunity, and human dignity requires that decisions involving students and employees be based on individual merit and be free from invidious discrimination in all its forms, whether or not specifically prohibited by law. It is the policy of the University of Illinois not to engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era and to comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, employment, access to and treatment in the University programs and activities. Complaints of invidious discrimination prohibited by University policy are to be resolved within existing University procedures.