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Fulbright Student Programs

To help students develop competitive applications, MSU offers advising to students who are applying for Fulbright programs. Contact the MSU Fulbright Program Adviser to schedule an appointment.

Each Fulbright opportunity for MSU students and recent graduates is briefly outlined below; follow the link to learn more about a specific program. A list of Campus Resources for prospective applicants is also available.

Fulbright US Student Program (IIE)

The two most common Fulbright programs to which MSU students and recent graduates apply are administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE) and funded by the US Department of State. For general information on IIE student grants, please see this IIE brochure from IIE. For detailed information about these programs, and details specific to MSU's advising process, see the links below.

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  • Explore the links for specific programs (ETA and Study/Research) above.
  • Watch the general information session above.
  • GETTING STARTED VIDEO 1 FOR 2025: This 20-minute recording gives a brief tour of the IIE website and will help you get your bearings as you begin the application process.
  • GETTING STARTED VIDEO 2 FOR 2025: This 25-minute recording offers tips on selecting your host country and award.
  • GETTING STARTED VIDEO 3 FOR 2025: When you are ready to begin the actual application, watch this 19-minute recording of tips for getting started with your online Fulbright application.
  • Many more resources, including video explainers and detailed handouts, are available from the Fulbright Program Advisor, who will include links in her regular emails to the applicant cohort each year. 

 

Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Program

Available only to doctoral candidates, the DDRA program offers approximately 150 awards each year for six to 12 months to support dissertation research outside of Western Europe. This program is funded by the US Department of Education.  For general information on DDRA grants, please see this DDRA brochure from the Department of Education. For detailed information about this programs, and details specific to MSU's advising process, visit the link below.