Academic Fellowships

Fulbright Study/Research Award

The Fulbright Study/Research Award offers graduating seniors, graduate students, and recent alumni the opportunity to travel to countries all over the world to pursue graduate study and/or conduct research. Fulbright Students are offered round-trip transportation to their host country, funding to cover room and board, and potential tuition coverage based on the program and host country. In addition to academic study and/or research, Fulbright Students engage in cultural exchange and promote mutual understanding between the US and their host country.

The Academic Fellowships Team is here to support you through all steps of the application process. If you are interested in connecting with us to learn more, please contact us at fellowships@brandeis.edu.

Eligibility

  • U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals.
  • Must complete an undergraduate degree before the start of the Fulbright grant.
  • Graduating seniors, graduate students, and alumni.
  • Must meet language requirements of the award to which they are applying and demonstrate sufficient competency to complete their project and adjust to life in the host country.

Application Timeline

  • Priority Intent-to-Apply Deadline: May 31, 2025
  • Regular Intent-to-Apply Deadline: July 15, 2025
  • Campus Deadline: August 30, 2025
  • National Deadline: October 8, 2025

Award

  • Round-trip transportation to the host country
  • Funding to cover room, board, and incidental costs, based on the cost of living in the host country
  • Pre-departure and/or in-country orientations
  • Based on award and country, some grants may also include book and research allowance, mid-term enrichment activities, full or partial tuition, and language study programs.