1. General Phone/Zoom Fulbright Consultation

 

This is an open-ended question-and-answer session regarding grant options and eligibility, general application process/tips, working/researching abroad, experience sharing, overcoming difficulties abroad, intercultural competence, post-Fulbright life, general coaching and mentoring etc.  This service is open to all grant types as well as Non-Fulbright applications. For American and non-American applicants.   A Zoom link will be sent to you upon email confirmation and payment of this service.   

 

$50 per hour​

 

Email (davidgracon@gmail.com) to schedule a general phone/Zoom consultation and let me know which specific topics you would like to discuss.​

 

2.  Application Reviewing: The Deep Reading​

 

I carefully vet your application materials and offer an overview of general tips to greatly improve your application.  I line-by-line edit the materials with detailed feedback.  I am investigating spelling/grammar, overall flow, completeness (you answer all questions), overall blind spots (and how to correct them), the proposal makes sense, is feasible, benefits to host and home country are clearly articulated, and vital cultural preparedness, local project fit etc.   I ensure you are conveying your strengths based on your CV.  Documents returned with feedback within THREE business days. ​​

 

I will also provide my sample winning application (Project Statement, Short Answer Questions and CV) from my 2023-2024 media literacy teaching grant in Romania (as a PDF).  It is important to see what an approved application looks like. 

 

This service also includes an additional reading of your application after you make revisions before you submit for free (within THREE business days this will be returned).  

 

I also provide ONE hour of General Consulting via Zoom/Phone prior to submitting your materials with this option which can be used at any stage of the process.       ​​​

 

This service is for all grant types.  Scholar, Specialist, Student, English Teaching Assistant (ETA).  For American and non-American applicants.  As well as any Non-Fulbright grants or applications. ​​

 

The Deep Reading: $299 (for first application)

Additional Applications: $199 each

 

​​I strongly recommend taking my “Best Practices” workshop before starting your application for the best and quickest results.​​​Email (davidgracon@gmail.com) to schedule an application review.​

 

3 . "Best  Practices" for Fulbright Scholar/Specialist/ETA/Student Application Workshop via Zoom or In Person 

 

The “Best Practices” workshop is 90 minutes in length via Zoom (or in person).  For 45 minutes I provide a presentation of best practices to get your application accepted through the lens of a seasoned Fulbright peer reviewer and alum.  I note key mistakes commonly made on applications.  ​The final 45 minutes of the workshop is an open question/answer session where I can field any additional questions regarding the application process or more broadly questions about the Fulbright experience and expectations.  I will also provide my sample winning application (Project Statement, Short Answer Questions and CV) from my 2023-2024 media literacy teaching grant in Romania (as a PDF).  It is important to see what an approved application looks like.   ​​

 

One-on-one workshop: $199.  90 minutes.

Small group (minimum 2 participants) consultation: $99 (per person).  90 minutes.

Institutional/University Session: Email for Estimate.  90 minutes.

 

​​If there is interest in conducting an in-person workshop, contact me for further details on transportation, housing and per diem fees.​​​  Email (davidgracon@gmail.com) to schedule an application workshop.​

 

4.  Expedited Application Review​

 

I can have your completed application materials returned with feedback within one business day.  ​​This fee is on top of the Deep Reading option.

 

Expedited Application Review $75 (email first to confirm availability)​.

 

5. Practice Fulbright Interview Via Zoom​

 

Some Fulbright grants have an interview component.  This practice interview is 20-minutes in length, with 45 minutes of feedback and coaching as an immediate follow-up via Zoom. ​​​

 

Practice Fulbright Interview: $99​​​​​​

Email (davidgracon@gmail.com) to schedule.​

 

6. Best Practices for English Teaching Assistants (ETA) Workshop.​

 

This 90 minute workshop (offered remote/Zoom and in person) is designed to better prepare ETAs for the university classroom abroad.  The focus is on active learning techniques in the classroom, flipping the classroom, developing a teaching philosophy, community guidelines, student feedback, working with tech etc.   The interactive presentation is 75 minutes in length with 15 minutes for open Q/A at the end.   This presentation was conducted at the Romania Fulbright orientation in Bucharest, 2023 (and since updated).  

 

One-on-one workshop: $199  90 minutes.

Small group (minimum 2 participants) consultation: $99 (per person).  90 minutes.

Institutional/University Session: Email for Estimate.  90 minutes.