Funder: Institute of International Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (National application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Fellowships for study, research, or English teaching abroad; grant lengths vary by award
Summary: Supports U.S. graduating seniors, graduate students, young professionals, and artists pursuing study, research, or English teaching abroad.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals and cannot hold a Ph.D. by the national deadline.
Description
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers opportunities for graduate study, independent research, and English teaching in partnership with more than 140 countries. A program of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, supported by the Institute of International Education, it promotes academic and professional advancement and cross-cultural dialogue. Awards span all academic disciplines, including creative and performing arts.
Applicants select a country and award suited to their proposed work. Study/Research Awards support independent projects or, in some countries, enrollment in graduate programs. English Teaching Assistant Awards supplement local English instruction overseas. Additional opportunities include Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowships in Public Health and Critical Language Enhancement Awards for language study before or during a grant.
