The Fulbright U.S. Student Program (for U.S. citizens) provides grants for individually designed research projects that take place during one academic year in a country outside the U.S.

The Fulbright deadline is typically in early October for grants that start the following fall. There is an earlier GSD deadline in order to schedule the required on-campus interview. Please contact the GSD Fulbright Program and Career Adviser, Kristin Snyder, with any questions.

Overview of what an application involves:

  • Biographical Data
  • Statement of Grant Purpose: an intellectually-compelling and feasible project is the most important factor in presenting a successful application
  • Affiliation Letter
  • Personal Statement
  • Foreign Language Evaluation
  • References
  • Transcripts
  • Supplementary Materials (portfolio)
  • On-campus interview
For more details on these requirements and awards, visit the Fulbright website.