- Travel Policy
- International Research & Internship Opportunities
- International Institute Fund for U-M Conferences and Workshops
- Boren Scholarship for International Study
- Boren Fellowships for International Study
- Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship
- Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program
- Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
- Fulbright UK Summer Institutes
- Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad (FRA) Fellowships
- 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.
In 2023-2024, the University of Michigan was a "top producer" of finalists for the Fulbright U.S. Student and Scholar Programs.
Info Sessions
Advising
Those interested in applying are encouraged to attend a virtual campus information session prior to meeting with an advisor.
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
Campus Deadline: August 24, 2025
National Application Deadline: October 7, 2025 at 5:00pm Eastern Time (no exceptions).
Those who complete their application and lock it for review by the U-M campus deadline have the opportunity for a campus interview.
Note: applicants must NOT submit their application until they are ready for final submission to the national competition. Fulbright Program Advisors are unable to recover applications submitted in error.
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
Application components include:
- Completed IIE Online Application
- Statement of Grant Purpose
- Affiliation Letter(s) (not for ETA applicants)
- Short Answers: Fulfilling the Fulbright Mission
- Foreign Language Evaluation
- References (3)
- Transcripts
- Campus interview & endorsement (must apply by U-M application deadline to receive an interview)
NOTE: Additional supplementary 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
