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Student Fulbright Grants Program Overview

Fulbright Program Faculty Adviser:

Frank M. D'Itri
4A International Center
Tel: (517) 432-8244
Fax: (517) 353-7254
Email: ditri@msu.edu

Professor D'Itri assists MSU students to apply for Fulbright programs. All student Fulbright applications must be submitted through the Fulbright Program Adviser's office at MSU.

The 2008 Fulbright Informational Workshops

International Studies and Programs at MSU is sponsoring two Fulbright Informational Workshops for graduate students and students graduating in 2009. These workshops will provide information on an outstanding opportunity for an international scholarly experience. This will enhance the recipient's career potential and promote and enrich her/his life. Fulbright Fellowship Programs are offered in over 140 countries worldwide. They provide grants of $25,000-$40,000 to cover round trip air travel, a monthly living stipend, health and accident insurance, and, in some cases, tuition waivers and research allowances.

MSU Students Graduating in 2009:

Workshop on Tuesday, April 1, 2008, Room 303 International Center, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

MSU Graduate Students:

Workshop on Wednesday, April 2, 2008, Room 303 International Center, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

The workshops provide an opportunity to learn:

• How a Fulbright experience can enhance your life and career
• About current Fulbright Programs and the application process
• Advice on choosing a host country and making contacts abroad
• How to identify and enlist helpful MSU advisers
• How solicit winning letters of recommendation
• How to prepare a competitive Fulbright application proposal
• Ask questions and visit with past Fulbright Fellowship winners

Light refreshments will be served. Please R.S.V.P. Kathy Riel at (517) 355-2350, or riel@msu.edu if you plan to attend a workshop.

Fulbright Programs

Limited information about the programs is summarized below. Please see the respective websites for more details.

• U.S. Student Fulbright Program

  Description

  This program is available to both MSU seniors graduating in 2009 and graduate students. Applicants must have a B.A. or B.S. before the beginning date of the grant. This program is sometimes referred to as the "comprehensive" or "full grant" student Fulbright. Approximately 1200 such fellowships are awarded each year. In addition, special programs are offered under the Islamic Civilization Initiative, Community Service Grants to Russia, teaching English language and conversation, and business. The same application form applies for all programs.

  Eligibility

  Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

  Deadline

  The Fulbright U.S. Student Program application forms will be available on-line May 1, 2008. The MSU internal deadline is Thursday, September 25, 2008. The national, on-line, submission deadline is Friday, October 17, 2008; and the hard copy application deadline is October 20, 2008.

• Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad

  Description

  Six-to-twelve month grants for dissertation research outside of Western Europe. Approximately 150 awards are given each year.

  Eligibility

  Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.

  Deadline

  The Fulbright-Hays DDRA Program application materials usually become available in late August or early September. The tentative MSU campus deadline is October 17, 2008 and the national submission deadline is on or about October 20, 2008.