Grants
Forecasted
The Department of Education - Fulbright-Hays Programs Grants fund U.S. doctoral students to conduct advanced dissertation research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies.
Funder: Department of Education - Fulbright-Hays Programs
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (annual application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Covers 6–12 months of overseas dissertation research; award includes travel, living, research, and insurance costs for fellows and eligible dependents; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports U.S. doctoral candidates in modern foreign languages and area studies to conduct dissertation research abroad.
Key Information: Applicants must apply through their U.S. institution; fellows may not hold overlapping Fulbright grants or reapply if previously funded for over 6 months.
Description
This program, administered by the Department of Education's Fulbright-Hays Programs, provides grants to U.S. institutions of higher education to fund doctoral students conducting dissertation research abroad. The focus is on advanced study in modern foreign languages and area studies, with the goal of enhancing the nation's expertise and capacity in these fields. The grant supports research periods of 6–12 months in eligible countries, with funding covering travel, living expenses, research costs, and insurance for fellows and their dependents. The program is highly competitive and requires institutional nomination and oversight.
