Fulbright fellowships are an excellent funding opportunity for Americans to undertake graduate study, research, or teach abroad! In the 2022-2023 Fulbright award season, there will be a number of brand new awards in three world regions from the Fulbright program. These awards fall under the umbrella of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, which offers two main types of grants. The U.S. Student Program for Study/Research allows recent graduates and early career professionals from the U.S. to undertake individually designed study/research projects that will take place during one academic year (9-12 months) in a country outside the U.S. On the other hand, the Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships (ETA) place recent college graduates and young professionals from the U.S. in classrooms abroad for up to 1 year to provide assistance to the local English teachers.
In 2022-23, there will be over 2,150 different Fulbright grants on offer in over 140 countries. This year’s deadline for U.S. Fulbright awards is Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at 5 pm Eastern Time. Be sure to confirm the deadline for the program you choose to apply for on the Fulbright website.
With opportunities for new graduates, graduate students, and professionals seeking out new international horizons, Fulbright provides new possibilities for personal and professional growth. Below are the newest grants offered this year in addition to established awards.
East Asia-Pacific
Burma (Myanmar) is offering 4 English Teaching Assistant Awards. ETAs will be placed at universities, teacher training colleges, or similar higher education institutes.
In South Korea, 2 Korean Studies Graduate Degree Awards provide up to two years of financial support to academically mature students pursuing a graduate degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Korean Studies at a Korean university.
In Taiwan, there are a number of new programs for graduate study. These include:
- 2 Master’s Degree Program Award: Taipei Medical University Award in Mind, Brain, And Consciousness.
- 1 Master’s Degree Program Award: National Tsing Hua University Award in Austronesian Studies.
- 1 Master’s Degree Program Award: National Chengchi University Award in Asia-Pacific Studies.
- 2 Master’s Degree Program Award: National Taiwan University Award in Global Health.
- 1 Master’s Degree Program Award: National Taiwan University Award in Agricultural Economics.
- 1 Master’s Degree Program Award: National Cheng Kung University Award in Energy Engineering.
- 1 Master’s Degree Program Award: National Cheng Kung University Award in Creative Industries Design.
- 1 Master’s Degree Program Award: National Chengchi University Award in International Communication Studies.
- 1 Master’s Degree Program Award: National Chengchi University Award in International Studies.
Europe and Eurasia
In Finland, 1 Fulbright-University Of Jyväskylä Graduate Award is designed for U.S. students who wish to complete a full master’s degree at the University of Jyväskylä. 2 Fulbright-Aalto University Graduate Awards are offered for students to pursue study or research at the Master’s or Doctoral level at Aalto University. Finnish or Swedish language proficiency is not required unless it is needed to successfully complete the project/study plan.
Greenland is offering 4 English Teaching Assistant Awards. The US Consulate in Nuuk will provide support to participants throughout the course of the proposed ETA program. Grants are 4 – 10 months in length, beginning in August and ending in December or May.
In Ireland, 2 Fulbright/RCSI PhD Awards enable US citizens who are residents in the US to complete a fully-funded Ph.D. at RCSI over a period of 4 years. 1 Fulbright/Peter Real Analog Devices Bernal Award enables U.S. citizens residing in the US to complete a fully funded Ph.D. degree at the University of Limerick over a duration of four years. In addition, 1 Fulbright/University College Cork Masters In Creative Writing Award offers a rich variety of modules, including Fiction, Poetry, and Life Writing with a maximum stipend of €15,000.
In the United Kingdom, 1 Fulbright/University Of Edinburgh Award is offered to pursue a one-year taught Master’s degree in any discipline at the University of Edinburgh with a full tuition waiver and a £14,000 living stipend. There is 1 Fulbright/University Of Leeds Award offered for a student to pursue their first year of any Master’s or Doctoral degree programme at the University of Leeds. Finally, 1 Fulbright/Loughborough University PhD Award is offered for a student to pursue any Ph.D. programme offered by the Loughborough University. It will cover up to three years of fee-liable Ph.D. studies.
South and Central Asia
Uzbekistan is now offering 16 English Teaching Assistant Awards. Placements are available in public schools and universities. Note that Fulbright grantees may be the only Americans in the region, requiring independence and resilience.
Conclusion
Fulbright opens many doors for personal and professional development. Their large range of programs and international focus give young professionals a potentially life-changing experience. We wish you good luck as you find your perfect fit!
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