Priority deadlines to join our Fulbright advising cohort have passed.

STUDY / RESEARCH

Propose your own course of study and/or research in a country of your choice.

Current or Former Graduate Student?

If you're a current NYU grad student (or alum of an NYU graduate program) interested in applying for a Fulbright Study/Research award, the Office of Global Awards is not your Fulbright advising office. Contact Emily Hollenbach at GSAS instead.

Design Your Own Fulbright Adventure

Study/Research project proposals may take the form of:

A. graduate coursework

B. independent research or creative activity

C. some combination of the above

Study/Research project proposals are welcome in virtually any field of study, as long as your topic speaks in some way to the Fulbright mission of fostering international connections and building bridges of understanding across cultures. YOU are responsible for coming up with a project idea, but our Global Awards advisors are here to help you transform this spark of inspiration into a compelling application. Think of us as your application alchemists, here to help refine your raw concept into scholarly gold.

NYU Fulbright Alumni Profiles

CAROLINE COUCH

(NETHERLANDS 2024-25)

Aspiring arts administrator Caroline (CAS '24) is completing a Master's in Arts & Culture at Radboud University, exploring ways to make artistic production culture- and climate-friendly.

KENZO KIMURA

(PORTUGAL 2023-24)

An aspiring neurosurgeon, Kenzo researched the experiences of minority elderly populations in Lisbon's nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

SOPHIA GUMBS

(BRAZIL 2024-25)

Sociologist and certified doula Sophia (CAS '22) is examining how traditional midwives and community organizers in Bahia state are addressing racialized disparities in maternal health.

HANNAH ROTHBARD

(GERMANY 2024-25)

Hannah (Steinhardt '22) is creating a series of mixed media paintings exploring the contemporary regeneration of the Jewish community in Berlin.

🚨 PRELIMINARY PROPOSALS DUE MAR 30

Submitting a Fulbright Study/Research Preliminary Proposal signals your intent to apply this cycle, and is required to join our cohort-based advising modules.

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Missed our Preliminary Proposal Workshop Session?

Watch this recording to learn more about the Fulbright Study/Research Preliminary Proposal — what it is, and what it's not — and how it connects to NYU's internal advising process (especially the Statement of Grant Purpose modules that are coming up in April 2025!)

Watch on NYU Stream

READY TO GET STARTED?

Follow the steps below in the exact order listed.

Step 1 Attend/Watch Information Sessions

Attend our Fulbright Friday info sessions to learn more about the various Fulbright award types and figure out which award(s) may be the best fit for your interests and experience.

FULBRIGHT FOR INDEPENDENT RESEARCH

FRIDAY, FEB 21, 11AM ET

A closer look at the OG Fulbright grant to carry out a self-directed research/creative project

FULBRIGHT FOR GRAD SCHOOL

FRIDAY, FEB 28, 11AM ET

A closer look at using Fulbright to fund a graduate degree at universities in Europe, the UK, Ireland, Australia, Taiwan, Korea and more

FULBRIGHT FOR THE ARTS

FRIDAY, MAR 7, 11AM ET

A closer look at Fulbright grants for creative and performing artists, including examples of projects pursued by previous NYU Fulbrighters

Step 2 Submit a Preliminary Proposal (Spring)

Preliminary Proposals were due on March 30 to join the Priority Intake for our Fulbright advising modules, which will launch in mid-late April.

If you missed the Preliminary Proposal deadline and are interested in applying for a Study/Research award, fill out this Fulbright Interest Form. We will get in touch with you in late April once we have a clearer sense of the advising and support we will be able to offer to later joiners.

Step 3 Attend SOGP Modules (Late Spring)

Our interactive, cohort-based modules will prepare you to complete the first draft of your Statement of Grant Purpose (SOGP), the most important component of your Fulbright application. Priority Intake applicants will be assigned a dedicated Fulbright Mentor who will read and provide feedback on your drafts throughout the summer.

Step 4 Fulbright Mentorship and Draft Review (Summer)

Submit a complete first draft of your SOGP by Monday, June 2.

PRIORITY COHORT (i.e. those who met our March 30 Preliminary Proposal deadline)

As long as you submit a full draft of your SOGP by the June 2 deadline, you will be paired with a Fulbright Mentor who will read and provide feedback on your drafts throughout the summer. Fulbright Mentors are drawn from a pool of NYU faculty and staff volunteers. Mentor-Mentee assignments will be announced in early June.

LATER JOINERS

We cannot guarantee that you will be assigned dedicated Fulbright Mentor. However, as long as you submit drafts by each Manic Monday deadline, you will receive some written comments and feedback.

Step 5 Attend Short Answer Workshops (Summer)

In addition to the Statement of Grant Purpose (SOGP), you will need to respond to three Short Answer Prompts (SAPs) in your Fulbright online application:

Flexibility and Adaptability
Community Engagement
Impact of Fulbright Award

Applicants who have completed a first draft of their SOGP will be invited to register for our SAPs writing workshops in the summer.

Step 6 Final Review, Evaluation and Endorsement (Early Fall)

CAMPUS DEADLINE Monday, Sep 1

Complete and lock your application in the Slate portal by Monday, Sep 1, 11:59pm ET to participate in the Campus Review endorsement interviews

CAMPUS REVIEW Friday, Sep 12

All applicants who wish to receive NYU's endorsement must take part in a 25-30 min interview with a small panel of NYU faculty and staff who will review your application and give you feedback and suggestions for improvement. This process is known as the Campus Review.

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