UK Awards - Interview FAQs

Q: Who reads the applications, conducts interviews and ‘chooses’ the award recipients?
A: For each award category a selection committee of 3-6 people will be assembled, typically comprised of representatives from a relevant professional field, senior academics, senior US Embassy and/or Consulate representatives, Fulbright alumni and senior Fulbright Commission staff.  We aim for a balance of American and British, male and female selection panels.

Q: I will be out of the UK during the listed interview date(s). Would it be possible to make any alternative arrangements, for example a telephone interview?
A: No, interview dates are fixed and published online several months in advance of the application deadlines.  We do not conduct telephone interviews for UK award categories.  You would need to fly back to interview in-person if you were short-listed.

Q: Can the Commission reimburse for interview-related travel costs?
A: No, the Commission is unable to reimburse for travel to/from interviews.

Q: May I bring a copy of my application or other supporting materials in to the interview room?
A: No, we will provide paper and a pen should you need to explain something using a visual aid. If you do bring additional documentation and/or other materials you will be asked to leave it in the waiting room or in the reception area.

Q: How long do the interviews last?
A: Interviews last for approximately 30 minutes each.  You will be instructed to arrive a few minutes before your allocated interview time.

Q: How long after the interview do I have to wait before I am notified whether I’ve been successful or not?
A: Typically, interviewees are notified within 10 working days.

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