Fulbright Programs

 

Fulbright Canada STEM Award

Location: Canada

Levels of Study: doctoral students

Fields of Study: agriculture (theoretical or research-based), biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, computer science, engineering, geology and earth sciences, information science, materials science, mathematics, neuroscience, physics, public health (biostatistics, epidemiology)

Description: Offers support for 3 years of doctoral level study at 1 of 6 leading Canadian research universities (McGill University, Université de Montréal, University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, University of Toronto and University of Waterloo) in both basic and applied fields of science, engineering and mathematics.

Eligibility: U.S. citizenship

Award Deadline: November

Limited Submission for Universities: No

Letter of Intent Required: No

Website: Learn more about the Fulbright Canada STEM Award at Fulbright

 

Fulbright-Fogarty Fellows in Public Health Program

Location: Bangladesh, Botswana, Brazil, China, Kenya, Malawi, Peru, Uganda and Zambia

Levels of Study: master’s students, doctoral students and medical students

Fields of Study: clinical research and public health

Description: Grants medical students and graduate students interested in global health the opportunity to conduct research in public health and clinical research in resource-limited settings. Fellows have the opportunity to work in one of nine countries.

Eligibility: U.S. citizenship

Award Deadline: October

Limited Submission for Universities: No

Letter of Intent Required: No

Website: Learn more about the Fulbright-Fogarty Fellows in Public Health Programs at Fulbright

 

Fulbright Indonesia: American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF) Awards

                    Location: Indonesia

                    Levels of Study: Ph.D. students

Fields of Study: agriculture, biology, chemistry, computer science, climatology, ecology, energy, engineering, environmental studies, geology, mathematics, oceanography, physics, and public/global health.

Description: Provides scholarships to study, teach or conduct research in priority science and technology fields, in order to promote mutual understanding between Indonesia and the United States. Students must be sponsored by an Indonesian host institution.

Award Deadline: April

Limited Submission for Universities: No

Letter of Intent Required: No

Website: Learn more about the FIRST Awards at Fulbright

 

Fulbright: Open Study and Research Grants (General / All Disciplines)

Location: Asia, Australia, Europe and Latin America

Levels of Study: master’s students and doctoral students

Fields of Study: all fields

Description: Provides opportunities for applicants to design their own projects and work with advisers at foreign universities or other institutes of higher education. These awards are available in approximately 140 countries. Program requirements vary by country and some may also require sponsorship by the host institution.

Eligibility: U.S. citizenship

Award Deadline: October

Limited Submission for Universities: No

Letter of Intent Required: No

Website: Learn more about the Open Study and Research Grants at Fulbright

 

NAF-Fulbright Fellowship for Childhood Cancer Research

Location: Netherlands

Levels of Study: master’s students and doctoral students

Fields of Study: biomedical sciences, clinical, medicine, pharmaceutical and psychology

Description: Supports grants to benefit childhood cancer research, including biomedical research. Research must be conducted in 1 of 7 pediatric oncology centers in the Netherlands; or the student must have a mentor who is affiliated with one of these seven centers.

Eligibility: U.S. citizenship

Award Deadline: Varies by oncology center
 
Limited Submission for Universities: No

Letter of Intent Required: No

Websites: Learn more about the NAF-Fulbright Fellowship for Childhood Cancer Research Award at Fulbright

Additional Fulbright Information

Please visit the following Fulbright webpages for more information on Fulbright U.S. Student Programs:

 

Note: Fulbright grants are offered in almost all academic disciplines except clinical medical research involving patient contact.