Info Sessions
Attention ALL UMD Students and Bachelor's-level and Master's level Alumni!
The Fulbright US Student Grant Program offers thousands of opportunities to do research, study, or teach English around the globe! Current juniors and seniors, recent alumni, and grad students are eligible to pursue Fulbright grants for the 2027-28 academic year by submitting applications this fall 2026. (US Citizenship is required.)
WEDNESDAY APRIL 8, 2026 FROM 2 PM TO 3 PM EST
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - OFFICIAL FULBRIGHT GROUP PRESENTATION EVENT (GPS)
Interested but can't attend? Click here to gain access to our UMD ELMS resource site for Fulbright applicants. The resources there will give you a head start in learning about Fulbright international research, study, and English teaching opportunities, to gain access to our ELMS resource site for Fulbright applicants, and to receive notice about our winter Fulbright info sessions.
You can visit the Fulbright US Student Grant Program website by clicking here.
Attention Graduate Students!
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Fulbright awards give master’s students, master's alumni, and PhD students, opportunities for international experience, personal enrichment, and an open exchange of ideas with citizens of other nations. The Fulbright program provides over 1800 awards annually in over 140 countries.
Learn More
We are hosting a round of virtual information sessions to provide an overview specifically for graduate students who wish to conduct research, including visual or performing arts projects/training in their field abroad.
Please register for a time that works for you:
- Wednesday, March 25, 12:00 - 12:30 pm
- Thursday, March 26, 4:30 - 5:00 pm
- Friday, March 27, 3:00 - 3:30 pm
- Monday, March 30, 4:00 - 4:30 pm
- Tuesday, March 31, 12:00 - 12:30 pm
- Wednesday, April 1, 5:00 - 5:30 pm
- Friday, April 3, 12:00 - 12:30 pm
If you are unable to attend any of these but are interested, please fill out this brief survey.
Eligibility
U.S. Citizens – Individuals with a Bachelor's degree, Master’s-level alumni, current Master's and PhD-level students. PhD students should be at or approaching candidacy and can apply up to the time of graduation (to use as a post-doc) but not after. Note: The program welcomes applications from recent graduates with a master's degree. This is an opportunity for alumni to turn knowledge gained through professional experience into exciting international research projects. This can be a great step toward PhD-level study or for transitioning to a new career phase.
Benefits
Round-trip transportation, living costs for the academic year, based on living costs in the host country, and supplemental health and accident insurance. Depending on the country, you may also receive modest funds for dependent support, book and research allowances, tuition, and language or orientation courses.
Grant Duration
Approximately one academic year; length and timing of awards varies by individual country and/or region.
Campus Deadline
The UMD campus deadline is September 1, 2026. There is a lot to do in putting together a successful Fulbright proposal. Our successful applicants start by late spring/early summer.