Fulbright U.S. Student Program

DeadlineFriday, October 2, 2026 at 5:00pm Eastern Time (for recommendations); Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:00pm Eastern Time (application deadline)

Award amountup to $20,000 in additional grant funds

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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Fulbright-National Geographic Award Program

A partnership between Fulbright and National Geographic offering additional funding and resources for study/research projects focusing on global issues, science, education, and storytelling.

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Award amount

up to $20,000 in additional grant funds

Eligibility

Must be selected for a Fulbright Study/Research Grant.; Must meet the criteria of the Fulbright Study/Research requirements of the host country.; Candidates from all fields are encouraged to apply.; Must express interest by marking 'Yes' in the application.

Requirements

Propose an in-depth examination of a globally relevant issue.; Projects should align with National Geographic's six focus areas (Human Histories and Cultures, Land, Ocean, Planetary Health, Space, or Wildlife).

Application materials

Fulbright U.S. Student Study/Research application; Additional materials for the Fulbright-National Geographic opportunity (for semi-finalists)

How to apply

Indicate interest in the Fulbright-National Geographic Award Program within the Fulbright U.S. Student Study/Research application.; Semi-finalists will be invited to submit additional materials.

Important dates

Semi-finalists invited to submit additional materials in late January/early February for the 2027-2028 competition.

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