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-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad
- Competition opens: February 4, 2021
- MSU deadline: March 24, 2021
- National deadline for applications: April 5, 2021
- Fulbright US Student Program
- Competition opens: March 31, 2021
- MSU deadline: September 1, 2021
- National deadline for applications: October 12, 2021
Spring 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 May 4. (No office hours on March 23.)
Upcoming Events
- Fulbright US Student Program Information Session for Language Students
- Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 5:00pm ET
- Event description and Zoom link
- Fulbright US Student Program Group Presentation Session
- Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 5:00pm ET
- Event description
- Registration required
Recorded Events
Fulbright US Student Grant Events (IIE)
- 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.
