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The Fulbright Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, is the U.S. government’s flagship international exchange program and is supported by the people of the United States and partner countries around the world. Since 1946, the Fulbright Program has provided more than 286,000 participants from over 155 countries with the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research, to exchange ideas and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns. For more information, visit http://fulbright.state.gov/.
"Fulbright" is now something of a brand name, encompassing a variety of international exchange programs cosponsored by the United States and partner countries around the globe. Broadly speaking, these programs can be divided between those for US citizens who wish to study or do research outside the US, and those for international students and scholars who wish to come to the US. Further subdivisions demarcate awards for students (at a variety of post secondary stages) from those for scholars/professionals, who already hold terminal degrees (or the equivalent) in their field.
Where, how, and when one applies for a "Fulbright" depends upon the point within this Fulbright matrix the would-be applicant occupies.
Students
All UM students interested in applying to one of the Fulbright award programs must first contact Prof. Jonathan Auerbach, UM Campus Representative for Fulbright Programs for Students, who handles advising in conjunction with the UM National Scholarships Office.
US citizens interested in Fulbright programs for graduating seniors, recent undergraduates, and graduate students may find general information here.
US citizens interested in Fulbright-Hayes programs for doctoral dissertation research abroad (DDRA) may find general information here.
Faculty and Administrators
The Fulbright Scholars Program offers US faculty, administrators and professionals grants to lecture or do research--or both--in a wide variety of academic and professional fields, or to participate in seminars of differing duration. Click here for an overview of these various programs. Contact Joseph B. Scholten, UM campus rep for Fulbright Programs for faculty/administrators, for further information and support. Prospective applicants may also contact members of the UM Fulbright Alumni network for advice/feedback on their specific proposal. General deadline for submission of applications for Fulbright programs for scholars is August 1 each year.
NOTE: FULBRIGHT SPECIALISTS PROGRAM UPCOMING DEADLINE
The deadline for the next Specialists program peer review cycle is fast approaching, so be sure to apply by September 9th if you would like to be considered. For more information please consult our website at http://www.cies.org/specialists/
Those preparing to apply may also participate in Wednesday Webinars. Each Wednesday at 2 p.m. EDT, a program staff member will address an issue pertaining to either their world region or the application process. For further information, including archives of past sessions or future topics, visit: http://www.cies.org/Webinar/. (To register for an upcoming webinar, click on the topic line)
Not available for 2010-2011 opportunities? You can still explore Fulbright opportunities for 2011-2012 and beyond. Throughout the year the Explore Fulbright Group features information on how you can benefit from the Fulbright Experience. Visit this group and the Fulbright on Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/fulbrightscholar for daily updates. Become a contact to Fulbright administrator CIES at http://www.linkedin.com/in/fulbrightscholarprogram . And watch the Exploring Fulbright Channel at www.youtube.com/FulbrightScholar1.
Also, visit www.CIES.org for information throughout the year.