The Fellowship provides:
-Travel fee
-Living stipend
-Health benefits
Allowance for materials and reporting expenses
Storytellers will receive instruction in storytelling techniques by National Geographic staff prior to their departure.
National Geographic will also provide editorial mentorship for Fellows during their Fulbright grant period.
Eligibilities
Candidates from all fields are encouraged to apply.
The competition is open to applicants for the Fulbright open study/research and art awards to all countries except China.
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated talent for storytelling (including but not limited to publications in print, online or multimedia platforms) and an academic or professional background relevant to their proposed project.
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.
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.
Eligible Regions: Any country to which there is an active Fulbright Open Study/Research Award with the exception of China.