Applications Now Open!
The Fulbright-Hays 2020 application is now available.
Application Deadline: February 18, 2020
Who May Apply: Graduate students in doctoral programs in the fields of foreign languages and area studies must apply through the institutions in which they are enrolled.
A student is eligible to receive a fellowship if he or she:
Is a citizen or national of the United States or is a permanent resident of the United States;
Is a graduate student in good standing at an institution of higher education in the United States who, when the fellowship begins, is admitted to candidacy in a doctoral program in modern foreign languages and area studies at that institution;
Is planning a teaching career in the United States upon graduation; and
Possesses adequate skills in the language(s) necessary to carry out the dissertation project.
Duration of the Grant:
Students may propose research for 6 to 12 months. The fellowship may not be renewed.
Expenses Covered by the Award:
Travel expenses, including excess baggage to and from the residence of the fellow to the host country of research;
Maintenance and dependents allowances based on the cost of living in country(ies) of research for the fellow and his or her dependent(s);
Project allowance for research related expenses such as books, copying, tuition and affiliation fees, local travel and other incidental expenses;
Health and accident insurance premiums; and
$100.00 administrative fee to applicant institution.
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