Fulbright U.S. Student Program information sessions for graduate students

Graduate students are invited to learn more about research funding available via the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The program funds up to a year abroad to conduct research, engage in a program of study, or teach English. Graduate students from all disciplines and levels of study are encouraged to attend for an overview of the awards, eligibility, selection criteria and application process. 

For more information and to submit visit:

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Deadlines for 2025-26

Interested applicants are required to submit all drafts by the listed deadlines. All deadlines are 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

  • May 31 – Deadline to submit interest form
  • June 11 – Outline of application essays - Statement of Grant Purpose, Personal Statement, and Program Information short essays (abstract, host country engagement, plans upon return to the U.S., and previous international experience) due to Laura Pearce
  • July 9 – Full drafts of Statement of Grant Purpose, Personal Statement, and Program Information short essays (abstract, host country engagement, plans upon return to the U.S., and previous international experience) due to Laura Pearce
  • July 25 – Second full drafts of Statement of Grant Purpose, Personal Statement, and Program Information short essays due to Laura Pearce
  • August 13 – Campus Deadline. Update all application components in the IIE Online Application portal and lock the application for review (lock only, do not submit)
  • Early to Mid-September – Campus committee consultations
  • September 25 – Revised drafts of all components due
  • October 3 - Final campus deadline. Submit application in online portal
  • October 8, 2024 – National deadline