National Screening Committee
A review body that evaluates Fulbright applications during a selection stage before later country or final review steps.
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Embassy Review
A country-level Fulbright review or administration process involving a U.S. Embassy or related local office.
Principal Candidate
A candidate prioritized for a Fulbright award or placement, subject to final confirmation and program conditions.
Program Cycle
The annual Fulbright competition timeline from application opening through deadlines, review, selection, placement, and departure.
Finalist
A Fulbright status indicating that an applicant has been selected for an award, usually subject to final administrative requirements.
Nomination
A selection status indicating that an applicant has advanced from one stage of Fulbright review to a later stage.
Institute of International Education (IIE)
An organization involved in administering many Fulbright processes, communications, and placement-related steps.
Semifinalist
A status used in some Fulbright processes when an application advances beyond an initial review stage but is not yet finally selected.
Alternate Status
A Fulbright outcome where an applicant may be considered if funding, placement, or selection conditions change.