Details

• What’s provided: Fulbright recipients receive support for airfare to and from the host country, support in pursuing accommodations, and a small living stipend
• Location: Global (dependent on host country)
• Field of Study/Work/Focus Area/Industry: All
• Program Type: Travel, graduate study funding, teaching, research
• Duration: One year

Eligibility

• Must hold a bachelor’s degree prior to undertaking the grant
• Must have U.S. citizenship or be a U.S. national

Timeline

How to Apply

Applying for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program is a multi-stage process involving campus nomination for all prospective applicants. Interested students are encouraged to meet with a member of the Fellowships Team to explore the opportunity and receive feedback on their application materials.

Follow the steps below to apply for prospective endorsement for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program:

1. Complete the Fulbright Interest Form by June 15, 2026 to enroll in Brown’s Fulbright Google Classroom.
2. Register through Fulbright's online application system to gain access to the application.
3. Submit a draft of your statement of grant purpose and short response questions in the Fulbright Google Classroom by June 29, 2026 to be paired with a fellowship advisor for one-on-one advising in July.
4. Complete the Fulbright U.S. Student Program application, including:
   • Demographic and short response questions
   • Statement of Grant Purpose (less than 1 page for teaching grants, less than 2 pages for research and study grants)
   • Letter of Affiliation (for research grants only)
   • 3 Letters of Recommendation
   • Transcript(s)
   • Language Evaluation (if required by host country)
5. Submit your complete application through the Fulbright online application system by the campus deadline of 11:59pm EST on August 3, 2026 for consideration in the campus nomination process.

After You Apply

Brown’s Fulbright Review Committee meets in August to review and evaluate applicants. 

If you are endorsed by Brown for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, you will:

1. Conduct an interview with a member of the Fulbright Committee in September 2026.
2. Submit your final application through Fulbright's online application system by the national deadline of 5pm EST on October 6, 2026.

Following the national deadline, the Fulbright National Screening Committee reviews applications and makes recommendations from December through January. If you are recommended by the Fulbright National Screening Committee, your application will be forwarded to your selected host country for review. If you are invited to interview for a Fulbright grant, connect with our team to discuss next steps.

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