U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission

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U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission
Type: Non-profit
Parent organization:
Top organization:
Employees: 10
Executive: Executive Director
Budget:
Address: Via Castelfidardo, 8, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
Website: https://www.fulbright.it
Creation Legislation:
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Mission
The U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission fosters cultural exchange between the United States and Italy by administering the Fulbright Program for Italian and American citizens. It promotes study, research, and teaching opportunities to enhance mutual understanding between the two nations.
Services

Fulbright scholarships; educational advising; cultural events

Regulations


U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission is a bi-national non-profit organization established in 1948 to manage the Fulbright Program between the United States and Italy, offering approximately 70-140 scholarships annually for study, research, and teaching. Headquartered in Rome, it facilitates international exchange, supports cultural and educational initiatives, and provides advising services, funded jointly by the U.S. Department of State and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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Mission

The U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission aims to strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Italy by administering Fulbright scholarships and promoting educational and research opportunities for citizens of both countries. It seeks to advance mutual understanding through academic collaboration, cultural events, and advising services on higher education in both nations.[1]

Parent organization

The U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission operates independently but is closely tied to the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which jointly fund and oversee its activities. It has no formal parent organization but collaborates with these entities to align with Fulbright Program goals.[2]

Legislation

The U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission was not created by specific legislation but was established through a bilateral agreement signed on December 18, 1948, under the framework of the Fulbright Act of 1946, which authorized the broader Fulbright Program.[3]

Partners

The U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission collaborates with:

Number of employees

The U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission employs approximately 10 staff members, based on typical staffing levels for similar bi-national commissions.[5]

Organization structure

The Commission is governed by a 12-member Board (six U.S. and six Italian appointees) and includes:

  • Scholarship Administration Team manages grant applications and awards.
  • Advising Team provides educational counseling in Rome and Naples.
  • Events Team organizes cultural and academic programs.

Leader

The U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission is headed by an Executive Director.[6]

Divisions

The divisions include:

  • Scholarship Administration for managing Fulbright grants.[7]
  • Educational Advising for supporting study in the U.S. and Italy.[8]
  • Cultural Programs for hosting events and seminars.

List of programs

The Commission oversees:

Last total enacted budget

The Commission’s budget is not publicly detailed separately but is part of the broader Fulbright Program funding, jointly provided by the U.S. Department of State and Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with annual scholarship costs estimated in the millions.[10]

Staff

The Commission employs around 10 staff, including administrators, advisors, and program coordinators, with additional support from volunteers and partners.[11]

Funding

Funding comes jointly from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, supporting scholarships and operations since 1948. Exact amounts vary annually based on governmental appropriations.[12]

Services provided

The Commission administers Fulbright scholarships, offers advising on U.S. and Italian higher education through EducationUSA centers in Rome and Naples, and organizes cultural events to promote bilateral exchange.[13]

Regulations overseen

As a non-profit, the Commission does not oversee federal regulations.

Headquarters address

The headquarters address, as listed on Google Maps, is Via Castelfidardo, 8, 00185 Roma RM, Italy.

History

The U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission was established on December 18, 1948, following the Fulbright Act of 1946, through a bilateral agreement between the U.S. and Italian governments. It has since awarded over 14,000 scholarships, becoming one of the oldest and largest Fulbright commissions in Europe, fostering academic and cultural ties.[14]

External links

References

  1. ↑ "The Fulbright Commission". U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission. https://www.fulbright.it/the-fulbright-commission. 
  2. ↑ "Fulbright Program". Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. https://eca.state.gov/fulbright. 
  3. ↑ "The Fulbright Program". U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission. https://www.fulbright.it/the-fulbright-program. 
  4. ↑ "The Fulbright Program". U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission. https://www.fulbright.it/the-fulbright-program. 
  5. ↑ "The U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission". LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-u-s--italy-fulbright-commission. 
  6. ↑ "The Fulbright Commission". U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission. https://www.fulbright.it/the-fulbright-commission. 
  7. ↑ "U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission". U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission. https://www.fulbright.it. 
  8. ↑ "Fulbright Rome". EducationUSA. https://educationusa.state.gov/centers/fulbright-rome. 
  9. ↑ "Fulbright U.S. Student Program". U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission. https://www.fulbright.it/fulbright-u-s-student-program. 
  10. ↑ "Fulbright Program". Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. https://eca.state.gov/fulbright. 
  11. ↑ "The U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission". LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-u-s--italy-fulbright-commission. 
  12. ↑ "The Fulbright Commission". U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission. https://www.fulbright.it/the-fulbright-commission. 
  13. ↑ "U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission". U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission. https://www.fulbright.it. 
  14. ↑ "The Fulbright Program". U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission. https://www.fulbright.it/the-fulbright-program. 
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