Partner Event | Beyond Borders, Within Reach: The Fulbright Specialist Experience for Librarians

Are you interested in applying for a Fulbright, but can’t commit to a year abroad? The Fulbright Specialist Program offers librarians the chance to serve on short-term projects lasting just two to six weeks. This session explores how short-term Fulbright Specialist opportunities empower librarians to advance global knowledge exchange, foster cross-cultural understanding, and extend the profession’s legacy of leadership into an increasingly interconnected world. This panel discussion will guide attendees through the full journey of the Fulbright experience. Topics will include the application process, securing institutional support, and strategies for standing out as an applicant. Panelists will also reflect on the value of cultural exchange and the lasting professional impact of serving as a Fulbright Specialist. Whether you are preparing to apply, already on the roster, or simply curious about how librarians can engage with Fulbright, you will leave with insider perspectives and practical strategies to pursue your own opportunity to join the Fulbright community. 

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This webinar is made available to you via Minitex's membership in the Professional Development Alliance of Consortia and will be hosted by the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL). Following your registration, you will receive further details regarding your attendance directly from ASERL. For further information, please contact enorlin@aserl.org.