Fulbright Programs
The Fulbright Program offers international educational and cultural exchange programs designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the US and the people of other nations. Fulbright is funded by US government grants and operates through various initiatives in over 160 partner countries.
There are Fulbright programs in diverse fields for students, scholars, professionals, and more. Fulbright recipients study, teach, or pursue important research and professional projects abroad.
Contact MSU's Fulbright Adviser, Joy Campbell, for more information or to set up a meeting. Complete the Fulbright Program Interest Survey to be added to the appropriate email list.
MSU is one of 17 institutions nationwide to be named a Top Producer of Fulbright Students and Scholars for 2020-21. Eleven students and ten faculty members were awarded Fulbright grants.
Upcoming Deadlines
- Fulbright US Student Program
- Competition opens: March 2021
- MSU deadline: September 1, 2021
- National deadline for applications: October 12, 2021
- Fulbright US Scholar Program
- Competition opens: February 2021
- National deadline for applications: September 15, 2021
Summer 2021 Office Hours
Join MSU's Fulbright Program Adviser to talk about your application, go over essays, set mini deadlines for progress on your application...whatever you need!
- Office hours are via Zoom (meeting link here) on Tuesdays from 2:00-3:00pm, through the summer.
Upcoming Events
Fulbright US Student Program
- See "Recorded Events" below for information sessions about the current Fulbright student grant competition.
- Check back here for other workshops to be offered through the summer, like "write-ins" and application tips.
- Check the IIE website for upcoming webinars for specific grant types, world regions, and alumni panels.
Fulbright US Scholar Program
- No upcoming events
- Visit MSU's Fulbright Scholar page for recordings of past events and links to CIES office hours and webinars.
Recorded Events
Fulbright US Student Grant Events (IIE)
- NEW? START HERE From May 12, 2021: Watch a video of an information session about the Fulbright US Student Program presented by MSU's Fulbright Program Adviser. You can also download the PowerPoint Slides here.
- ON-DEMAND SESSION 1 From April 6, 2021: Watch this half-hour recording of tips for getting started with your Fulbright application. You can also download the PowerPoint Slides here.
- ON-DEMAND SESSION 2 From May 19, 2021: Watch this 28-minute recording walking you through four specific sections of the online IIE application. You can also download the PowerPoint Slides here.
- STATEMENTS OF GRANT PURPOSE From June 15, 2021: This recording includes information about writing your Statement of Grant Purpose (SGP), and is co-presented by personnel from MSU's Writing Center and Joy Campbell, MSU's Fulbright Program Advisor.
- ON-DEMAND SESSION 3 From June 29, 2021: Watch this 44-minute recording about recommendations, language evaluations, and letters of affiliation. You can also download the PowerPoint Slides here.
- From March 24, 2021: Watch a video of an information session about the Fulbright US Student Program presented by MSU's Fulbright Program Adviser. This session includes general information as well as details of particular interest to world language students. You can also download the PowerPoint Slides here.
- From February 4, 2021: Watch a video of an information session about the Fulbright US Student Program presented by MSU's Fulbright Program Adviser. You can also download the PowerPoint Slides here and download the transcript here.
- From May 21, 2020: Watch a video of the US Student Fulbright Grant Webinar led by MSU's Fulbright Program Adviser and others. This presentation includes information about other federally funded fellowships as well, with information from the Program Coordinator in Education Abroad. Download the PowerPoint slides here. The recording features searchable closed captioning.
- From May 15, 2020: Watch a Fulbright information session given by an IIE representative, a Fulbright Alumni Ambassador, and MSU's Fulbright Program Adviser. The presentation gives an overview of the IIE US Student Program and covers both English Teaching Assistant awards and research/study awards, as well as resources available on MSU's campus. The recording features a searchable transcript.
Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Program Events
- Additional recorded sessions are available to students who are in the process of applying for a DDRA; contact the Project Director for access.
- From January 21, 2021: Watch a video of an information session about the Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program presented by MSU's DDRA Project Director. You can also download the PowerPoint Slides here and download the transcript here.
Other Recorded Events
- From November 17, 2020: The US Department of Education hosted a Fulbright-Hays Virtual Summit. The three-hour summit featured alumni of the Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program, as well as returnees from other Fulbright-Hays programs. A time-marked agenda is available in the video description.
MSU Students
There are many Fulbright opportunities for recent MSU graduates and current graduate students, including research projects, English teaching, and graduate study programs. Students can begin planning during their undergraduate years, and apply as soon as their senior fall for awards to travel following graduation. To help students develop competitive applications, MSU offers advising to students who are applying for Fulbright programs.
MSU Faculty and Administrators
Fulbright offers a variety of programs for faculty, administrators, and professionals, from research and lecture positions to specialized seminars for administrators.
There are also several opportunities for campus units to host Fulbright Visiting Scholars and professionals to conduct research and give instruction here at MSU.
International Students and Scholars
MSU hosts numerous Fulbright grantees each year, including students, scholars, researchers, and more. Many resources are available for international students and scholars already on campus, and for those who are interested in pursuing a Fulbright opportunity at MSU,
Fulbright Advisory Committee
Members of the Fulbright Advisory Committee provide input to applicants and the Fulbright Program Adviser.
