Fulbright Grants

The Fulbright US Student Program offers grants for students to receive funding to conduct research, teach or study abroad for 9-12 months (depending on the grant). The purpose of these grants is to promote cross-cultural learning and exchange, for both the student as well as those the student encounters while abroad. For more information, visit the Fulbright U.S. Student Program website. There you will find a Timeline and have an opportunity to review the eligibility requirements. These awards are open to U.S. citizens who have at least a bachelor's degree, but not yet holding a PhD or equivalent. Current students and alumni can apply through DU and should contact the Office of Scholar Development & Fellowship Advising for support.

Types of Grants

  • English Language Teaching Assistantships (ETAs)
  • Graduate Study Grants
  • Research Grants
  • Arts Grants (requires portfolio)

Deadlines

The campus deadline is September 3, 2024 for grants to fund activities during the 2025-2026 academic year.

Contacts

Contacts

The Office of Scholar Development & Fellowship Advising is the primary point of contact for DU students and alumni wishing to apply for Fulbright grants. In addition to the resources available on the SDFA website (du.edu/fellowships or fellowships@du.edu), applicants are encouraged to explore DU’s Fulbright Canvas page.

For English Teaching Assistantships, Arts, research and non-UK Graduate Study proposals, contact Dr. Lindsay Lawton (Lindsay.Lawton@du.edu)

For Fulbright grants to support graduate study in the UK, contact Dr. Savannah Pine (savannah.pine@du.edu)

To discuss project design for Fulbright grants to support research, contact Dr. Casey Dinger (Casey.Dinger@du.edu)

First Steps

  1. Start by visiting the Fulbright U.S. Student Program's webpage.
     
  2. Attend a Fulbright Information session on campus (contact fellowships@du.edu for details)  
     
  3. Consider the type of grant you would like to apply for in the upcoming grant cycle. There are several categories including: research, full degree study, creative and performing arts, and English teaching assistantship grants.
     
  4. Next, schedule a meeting with one of the Fulbright Advisors on campus.
     
  5. After you have met with an advisor, start your Fulbright application in the online system so that we can get in touch with you. We send e-mails via the Fulbright system to applicants. You should plan on taking a great deal of time to research your options and strategize for your application.

On-Campus Process

  • Application Tips
    1. Develop a clear and concise reason why you have selected your desired country for visitation. The governments in both the U.S. and the host country are the ones that decide if you're the person they want to choose.
       
    2. Be on the lookout for any language requirements. Check the Fulbright website to see whether a specific country has language proficiency requirements, as host countries are strict about language abilities.
    3. If you are granted an ETA Fulbright, you can later apply for a research Fulbright. However, if you are first awarded a research Fulbright, you cannot then apply for an ETA. You can apply for a grant again if you do not receive one in the coming application round.
       
    4. Research Fulbright grants require that you have a sponsor or an affiliate for your work in-country. It is suggested that you consider making these connections as soon as you are able. Strategies for networking include talking to your current DU or former professors who may have connections in-country, or even "cold" contacting.
       
    5. Research Fulbright grants in the fine arts require applicants to compile a portfolio -- take your time to figure out what to include.
       
    6. ETAs often require some sort of community component or project outside of the teaching placement itself.
       
    7. Look at the number of grants that have been available in past years. It's not a real indicator about how many will be offered this coming round, but it does give you an idea.

    We strongly suggest that you start working on your application statements in April or May in preparation for the mid-September deadline.

    Applicants can be current DU students or alumni during the process in the fall (BA through Ph.D. student). Please note that if you are a current DU student, you must apply through DU and cannot apply independently.