| Charlie,
There are no "cons" to a Fullbright. They're absolutely brilliant but hard to get.
If you're interested, start laying the groundwork in January. Read up on the process (I believe that applications are due in November). Pick a country that you'd like to study in and where you speak the language (forget about the UK. . . your chances of getting one there are less than winning the lottery). Identify a person that you'd like to work with and begin dialogue with him/her. This person's support is vital to the process, as are the number of applicants to a particular country.
One of my McGill students has completed the process (Paris/Aubier) and awaiting word as to making the first cut. Fingers and other extremities are crossed!
EC |