What is the Fulbright programme? What type of grants does it offer? Who can apply?

All of these questions will be answered during the next information session on Fulbright opportunities to be held on Wednesday 5 February at 5:15 on Campus Limpertsberg in room BS 1.03 (Bâtiment de sciences). Representatives from the US Embassy will participate to share information about this programme.

The Fulbright programme is the premier international exchange programme supported by the governments of the United States and Luxembourg. Luxembourgish students and scholars can apply for a grant to study, conduct research or teach in the United-States.

In order to be eligible for the Luxembourg Fulbright programme, you must have Luxembourgish nationality. Dual Luxembourgish and any other nationality (with the exception of American) is also allowed. Applicants who are not citizens of Luxembourg should contact the Fulbright Commission in their country of nationality for their application.

A typical study grant is from $10,000 to $20,000 to assist with one year of studies for an advanced degree programme or other designated programme. The grant can be used for tuition, books, living expenses and other costs.

The two grants that you can apply for this spring are:

• Grants for Graduate Study (Master’s and PhD): Fulbright Luxembourg will accept applications in this competition from students who have completed their undergraduate education and wish to study or conduct research at an accredited American university or institution of higher education. The Institute of International Education (IIE) will exclusively handle student placement. Students may select two school options;
• Grants for Post-Doctoral Research or Teaching: Fulbright Luxembourg will accept applications in this competition from research scholars and lecturers who are assured of a position with an American institution of higher education. Scholars may undertake post-doctoral research or university lecturing for 3-12 months at one or two accredited universities or institutions of higher education.

If you plan to apply for Fulbright this year, you should contact a possible host university in the United-States as soon as possible.

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For any question, please contact Jenny Hällen-Hedberg or Stéphanie Schott from International Relations, or the US Embassy.