ALL GRANTEES
Fulbright Orientation
August
All US grantees to Norway who are in country at the time are expected to participate in the Fulbright Orientation and Welcome Reception at the Nobel Institute in Oslo in August. Grantees are welcome to bring one personal guest to the reception.
Fulbright Grantee Seminar/Ski Weekend
February
The US-Norway Fulbright Foundation gathers all US Fulbrighters in Norway for a long weekend of intellectual enrichment and a celebration of your work in Oslo, followed by a traditional ski weekend in the mountains near Lillehammer. At the Fulbright Grantee Seminar each grantee presents his/her Fulbright project to fellow Fulbrighters. Advisors/sponsors are also welcome to attend. The seminar wraps up with a reception for grantees and invited guests at the US Ambassador’s residence in Oslo. Following the Seminar, we spend a weekend at a traditional mountain ski resort north of Lillehammer. All expenses are paid, for grantees as well as accompanying dependents.
ADDITIONAL EVENT – Participants Selected by Lottery:
The US-Norway Fulbright Foundation provides an opportunity for a few Fulbrighters to participate in the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony.. A lottery is held shortly after the orientation meeting in August. Scholars beginning their work in Norway after August, and who will not be in attendance at the orientation, should send an email indicating their interest and order of preference for participating in the following events:
Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony in the Oslo City Hall
Oslo
Date: December 10 (every year)
4 grantees
*Recipients must cover travel/accommodation to Oslo themselves.
