We are now accepting Study/Research preliminary proposals for our summer intake. Proposals are due Friday, May 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.

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 (updated 4/21!)

Priority Intake

Submit a Preliminary Proposal by March 22 to join the Priority Intake for our Fulbright advising modules, which will launch in April. Priority Intake applicants will be assigned a dedicated Fulbright mentor who will give you feedback and individualized advising on your drafts throughout the summer.

Missed our March 22 deadline? Join our Summer Intake

Submitting a Fulbright Study/Research Preliminary Proposal signals your intent to apply this cycle, and is required to join our cohort-based advising modules. Given the high level of student interest, we are now accepting preliminary proposals for our Summer Intake. Proposals are due Friday, May 22 in InfoReady. Due to the high volume of applicants we're working with, we cannot accommodate late submissions or submissions outside of the official InfoReady platform.

Proposals due May 22

Step 3 Attend SOGP Modules (updated 4/21!)

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. Participation in the SOGP Modules are required for undergraduate and undergraduate alumni applicants and strongly recommended for graduate students and alumni of graduate programs.

Exceptions: Doctoral candidates and Fulbright reapplicants who made it to the Semifinalist/Alternate stages may opt out of modules. Email us at fulbright@nyu.edu to let us know if you fall into this category.

Step 4 Fulbright Mentorship and Draft Review (Summer)

We offer up to 3 rounds of draft review and feedback over the summer, depending on when you join our Fulbright advising process. Drafts will be due throughout the summer on the first Monday of each month, aka Manic Mondays:

June 1
July 6
Aug 3

Applicants must submit a draft of their Fulbright essay(s) on these Manic Mondays to receive feedback and advising for that month. All drafts must be submitted in Google Classroom.

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

Lock 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 and is scheduled for Friday, Sep 18.

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