National and International Fellowships at Brown

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Fellowships

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program supports soon-to-be graduating seniors and alums in conducting research, pursuing graduate study, or teaching for one year in over 160 countries around the world.

  • 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

Application LaunchApril 1, 2026
Preliminary AdvisingApril 1, 2026 to June 15, 2026
Complete Interest FormJune 15, 2026
Drafts Due for One-on-one AdvisingJune 29, 2026
One-on-one Application AdvisingJuly 7, 2026 to August 1, 2026
Campus Deadline11:59 pm EST August 3, 2026
National Deadline5:00 pm EST October 6, 2026

How to Apply

  1. Complete the Fulbright Intent to Apply Form (to be shared Spring 2026) 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. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program requires the following:
    1. Demographic and short response questions
    2. Statement of Grant Purpose (less than 1 page for teaching grants, less than 2 pages for research and study grants)
    3. Letter of Affiliation (for research grants only)
    4. 3 Letters of Recommendation
    5. Transcript(s)
    6. Language Evaluation (if required by host country)
  4. 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.
  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.
  6. Following the Fulbright Committee Review process, make changes to your application based on the committee’s suggestions.
  7. Conduct an interview with a member of the Fulbright Committee in September 2026.

Submit your final application through Fulbright's online application system by the national deadline of 5pm EST on October 6, 2026.

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