- Travel Policy
- Boren Fellowships for International Study
- Boren Scholarship for International Study
- Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)
- Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship
- Fulbright UK Summer Institutes
- Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program
- Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad (FRA) Fellowships
- International Institute Conference Travel Grants
- International Institute Fund for U-M Conferences and Workshops
- International Institute Student Fellowships
- Luce Scholars Program
- US/ED Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowships
The Institute of International Education (IIE), on behalf of the U.S. State Department, administers the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, which offers research, study, and teaching opportunities in over 140 countries to recent graduates and graduate students. This competition is administered on campus by the International Institute.
Advising
Those interested in applying for the 2024-25 application year are encouraged to attend a virtual campus information session prior to meeting with an advisor.
Upcoming Information Sessions: Register Here
Finalizing Your Fulbright Application
Wednesday, August 23 (12 - 1 PM)
So You Missed the Campus Deadline
Thursday, September 14 (5 - 6 PM)
Scheduled advising takes place January through the end of August. Appointments are available by phone, or via video conference. Appointments are scheduled by grant type - Study/Research, ETA, & Arts - but general appointments are also available.
To schedule an appointment, please visit the advising calendar and select an open day/time.
Application Deadlines
Draft Review: August 2, 2023
Submit drafts via the U-M Fulbright Canvas Site
Campus: August 27, 2023
To receive a campus interview, submit your application by the U-M campus deadline via the IIE Online Application. (Note: campus interview is not mandatory for applying through U-M.)
National: October 10, 2023 at 5:00pm Eastern Time (no exceptions)
Submit your application for national review via the IIE Online Application
Applications are due just over a year before grants begin. Undergraduates planning to begin a grant following graduation should begin an application in January of their junior year.
Eligibility Criteria
Enrolled students are required to apply through U-M. Recent alumni (those who last attended no more than 3 years ago) may also apply through U-M.
- U.S. citizen or national at time of application
- Conferred bachelor's degree by the start of the grant
- Demonstrate language skills necessary to complete the proposed project
*Additional eligibility may apply.
Application Submission
The online application for the 2024-25 competition is now open. The U-M campus deadline is August 27, 2023 and the national deadline is October 10, 2023 at 5:00pm Eastern Time (no exceptions).
Application components include:
- Completed IIE Online Application
- Statement of Grant Purpose
- Affiliation Letter (not for ETA applicants)
- Personal Statement
- Foreign Language Evaluation
- References (3)
- Transcripts
- Campus interview & endorsement (must apply by U-M application deadline to receive an interview)
NOTE: Additional materials are required for applicants in the Creative and Performing Arts. Please speak with an advisor about the requirements.
Website: us.fulbrightonline.org | Contact email: iifellowships@umich.edu
