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.
Summer & Fall 2020 Office Hours
Join MSU's Fulbright Program Adviser to talk about your application, go over essays, set mini deadlines for summer progress on your application...whatever you need!
- Office hours are via Zoom on Tuesdays from 2:00-3:00pm, May 26-December 15.
- https://msu.zoom.us/j/91879994166, password: Fulbright
Upcoming Events
- Check back for upcoming events or drop in for weekly office hours via Zoom.
- Applicants for Fulbright IIE grants are encouraged to attend IIE's informative webinars on various topics (including program overviews, sessions on specific geographic regions, and panels on topics such as first-gen college students, LGBTQ+ applicants, community engagement, and more) throughout the summer and to explore IIE's past recorded webinars as well.
Recorded Events
- 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.
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,
