Fulbright Grants for Study and Research Abroad provide for one year of academic study or research in over 140 countries around the world. Projects may include university coursework, independent library, lab, or field research, classes in a music conservatory or art school, special projects in the social or life sciences, or a combination. Some countries support enrollment in graduate degree programs.
Fulbright Grants for English Teaching Assistantships (ETA) provide funding and placements for one year in primary, secondary schools or universities where grantees contribute to English-language instruction. ETA grants are offered in over 60 countries around the world. Recipients are expected to propose small research projects or community engagement activities beyond their teaching responsibilities.
Fulbright U.S. Student program events hosted by iie
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers webinars and other events online. For dates, times, and additional information visit Fulbright online.
To learn more about the Fulbright US Student Program experience in-country and the network of alumni/ae fellows, visit the Fulbright Affinity Groups, who also host a number of events throughout the year.
Eligibility
Candidates for all Fulbright Grants must:
- be U.S. citizens;
- have a Bachelor’s degree by the start date of their program; and,
- be in good health
Review all eligibility, ineligibility, and candidate preferences on the Fulbright website.
University endorsement
Current Columbia undergraduates and recent alums must register their candidacy by completing a brief questionnaire in the Columbia internal system (to do so click "Start Your Application"), then must complete their application on the Fulbright website by the Columbia internal deadline. As required by the Fulbright, all affiliated candidates will undergo a Campus Committee Evaluation to assess their application before the national deadline in October.
Recent alumni of Columbia College, Columbia Engineering and the School of General Studies may choose to apply through Columbia using the same guidelines, campus support, feedback, and resources as those currently enrolled, or they may apply "at large" (without utilizing campus support, resources, or completing the Campus Committee Evaluation) by submitting their applications directly to Fulbright by the national deadline. Please contact a Fellowship Advisor if you have questions on applying for the Fulbright through Columbia or 'at-large'.
Columbia graduate students and alums of the graduate school (specifically, graduate affiliates who did not graduate from CC, Engineering, or GS) should contact their respective school's Office of Student Advising for direction on who to work with for the Fulbright application process.