The Fulbright Program offers international educational and cultural exchange programs designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the US and the people of other nations. Fulbright is funded by US government grants and operates through various initiatives in over 160 partner countries. 

There are Fulbright programs in diverse fields for students, scholars, professionals, and more. Fulbright recipients study, teach, or pursue important research and professional projects abroad. Please note that these federally-funded awards are only open to US citizens. International students and scholars can explore Fulbright options for non-US citizens here. 

MSU was named a Top Producer of U.S. Fulbright Students for the 2024-25 academic year.

The 2025-26 Fulbright student and Scholar award recipients have now been named.

Meeting with Advisor

Schedule a meeting with MSU's Fulbright Advisor and Scholar Liaison, Joy Campbell, to learn more about your Fulbright options, talk about your application, go over response drafts...whatever you need!

• Find a time that works with your schedule using Calendly.
• Complete the Fulbright Program Interest Survey prior to your first meeting.

Upcoming Deadlines

• CLOSED Fulbright US Student Program (for students and recent grads)
• Competition opened: March 31, 2025
• Intent to apply deadline: July 15, 2025
• Mandatory MSU deadline: September 1, 2025
• National deadline for applications: October 7, 2025

• CLOSED Fulbright US Scholar Program (for faculty and staff)
• Competition opened: February 18, 2025
• National deadline for applications: September 15, 2025

Events

For All Fulbrighters

• Global Get-Together: Fulbright Mixer
• Friday, November 14, 2025
• 5:30-7:00pm
• International Center, Room 304
• MSU is home to dozens of current, returned, and aspiring Fulbrighters. All are welcome to join us for this casual get-together preceding International Education Week!
• Please RSVP here!

Fulbright US Student Program

• Fulbright US Student Program: Teach, Study or Research Abroad! 
• Monday, November 17, 2025
• 5:00-6:00pm
• International Center, Room 201 with virtual option

• Love to travel? Interested in living abroad after graduation? Curious about exploring other cultures? 

  MSU students and recent graduates are invited to this information session presented by MSU's Fulbright Program Advisor.

• Check the IIE website for upcoming webinars for specific grant types, world regions, and alumni panels.

Fulbright US Scholar Program

• Fulbright US Scholar Program Information Session
• Wednesday, June 4, 2025
• Recording available

• Visit MSU's Fulbright Scholar page for recordings of past events and links to Fulbright Scholar office hours and webinars.

At-a-Glance Program Flyers

The flyers linked below give basic details about each of MSU's outbound Fulbright programs for US citizens. Feel free to download and share with advisees, students, colleagues, and peers!

• Fulbright US Student Program (for students and recent grads)
• Fulbright US Scholar Program (for faculty and staff)

MSU Students

There are many Fulbright opportunities for rising seniors, recent MSU graduates, and current graduate students, including research projects, English teaching, and graduate study programs. Students can begin planning during their undergraduate years, and apply as soon as their senior fall for awards to travel following graduation. To help students develop competitive applications, MSU offers advising to students who are applying for Fulbright programs.

MSU Faculty and Administrators

Fulbright offers a variety of programs for faculty, administrators, and professionals, from research and lecture positions to specialized seminars for administrators. 

There are also several opportunities for campus units to host Fulbright Visiting Scholars and professionals to conduct research and give instruction here at MSU.

International Students and Scholars

MSU hosts numerous Fulbright grantees each year, including students, scholars, researchers, visiting professionals, and more. Many resources are available for international students and scholars already on campus, and for those who are interested in pursuing a Fulbright opportunity at MSU, 

Fulbright Advisory Committee

Members of the Fulbright Advisory Committee provide input to applicants and the Fulbright Program Advisor.

West and Mid-Michigan Chapter of the Fulbright Association 

The West and Mid-Michigan Chapter of the Fulbright Association (FAWMM) is a regional chapter serving Fulbright alumni and friends of international exchange. Aspiring, newly named, and returned Fulbrighters are encouraged to connect with this group, which hosts social, cultural, and educational activities.