Study/Research Preliminary Proposals were due March 22.

STUDY / RESEARCH

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

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) completed a Master's in Arts & Culture at Radboud University, exploring ways to make artistic production culture- and climate-friendly.

KONSTANTINE VLASIS

(ICELAND 2025-26 + NAT GEO EXPLORER)

Environmental composer Konstantine’s (GSAS ’26) work explores how sound and listening mediate experiences of changing landscapes, and how music can be a form of climate communication and environmental storytelling.

SOPHIA OPFERMAN

(PHILIPPINES 2025-27)

Sophia (Gallatin ’24) is examining legal empowerment approaches to criminal justice reform in the Philippines, in partnership with the Manila University School of Law and the Humanitarian Legal Assistance Foundation (HLAF).

HANNAH ROTHBARD

(GERMANY 2024-25)

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

🚨 PRELIMINARY PROPOSALS DUE MAR 22

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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STUDY/RESEARCH PRELIMINARY PROPOSAL WORKSHOP

FRIDAY, MAR 13, 11AM-12PM ET

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.

Start Preliminary Proposal

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 20, 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 27, 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 6, 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)

Submit a Preliminary Proposal to join the Priority Intake for our Fulbright advising modules, which will launch in April. Proposals are due March 22.

Missed our March 22 Preliminary Proposal deadline?

Due to the high volume of applicants we're working with, we cannot accommodate late submissions or submissions outside of the official InfoReady platform. While this means that you won't be able to join the Priority Intake of our Fulbright advising cohort, we do anticipate offering a summer/later joiners intake. Submit an Intent to Apply form and we'll be in touch with more details.

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 1.

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 7

Complete your application (by checking the box marked Ready for Campus Review) in the Slate portal by Monday, Sep 7, 11:59pm ET to participate in the Campus Review endorsement interviews

CAMPUS REVIEW Friday, Sep 18

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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