
"My Fulbright Award gave me the opportunity to work with a top scholar in my field of study; participate in relevant conferences and make lifelong friends."
Portia Owusu, Fulbright Postgraduate Award, University of Kansas 2015-16
As part of the Fulbright Foreign Student programme, our Postgraduate Awards provide the only scholarships available for academic work in any graduate programme at any accredited US university.
The All Disciplines Award can be applied to any master's or doctoral degree at any accredited US university, as well as for independent research projects.
We also offer several Awards partnered with US universities and professional or charitable bodies who are looking for Fulbrighters interested in specific academic disciplines.
All Postgraduate Awards offer:
Some Awards can offer:
Applications from non-UK citizens based in the UK and committed to a life and career in the UK may also be considered. You will be required to follow these steps:
The US-UK Fulbright programme aims to foster cultural understanding between our two countries. Preference is therefore given to applicants who do not have extensive experience (six months or longer) in the USA. Applicants with extensive US experience should explain in detail how further experience in the USA will fulfil the Fulbright mission in ways that their prior visits did not.
If you choose to apply through the IIE Placement route, you can apply for a Fulbright Award without having to choose which US university to apply to. IIE will help you find the right institution for you, providing you with a set of expertly sourced best-fit options, as well as support during the application and submission process, and help to negotiate additional funding.
The US-UK Fulbright Commission is committed to growing the numbers of applications and participants in the UK Fulbright Postgraduate programme from under-represented groups and to continuing fair access to the programme. We do this by maintaining equitable application and selection processes and providing the opportunity - for students who otherwise could not afford to participate in the programme - to apply for additional financial support through the Opportunity Fund. Those selected for a Fulbright Award on the IIE Placement track will become eligible to apply for the Opportunity Fund.
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