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Fulbright USA Open Study/Research Awards 2026 (Fully Funded)

Scholarship
USA
On-site
Published Jul 31, 2025

Overview

The Open Study/Research Award is a flexible fellowship that allows U.S. citizens to:

Design and propose their own graduate-level research or study project

Description

The Open Study/Research Award is a flexible fellowship that allows U.S. citizens to:

Design and propose their own graduate-level research or study project

Collaborate with foreign universities or research centers

Build long-term professional and academic networks

Deepen cross-cultural understanding and global competencies

Eligibility

This program is ideal for:

Graduating seniors
Recent college graduates
Master’s and PhD students
Early-career professionals

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen at the time of application
Must hold at least a bachelor’s degree before the start of the grant
Open to all academic disciplines
Applicants are encouraged to consult the country-specific summaries on the official Fulbright U.S. Student Program website to ensure alignment with local criteria, language proficiency, and institutional guidelines.

Additional Information

What Is The Fulbright Open Study Research Award

The Open Study/Research Award is a flexible fellowship that allows U.S. citizens to:

Design and propose their own graduate-level research or study project
Collaborate with foreign universities or research centers
Build long-term professional and academic networks
Deepen cross-cultural understanding and global competencies

Degree Level

Fulbright USA Open Study/Research Awards 2026 (Fully Funded) is available to undertake level programs at .

Available Subjects

Following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.
All Subjects

Diverse Fields And Special Awards Available

Whether your focus is in arts, science, public policy, or journalism , Fulbright has an award tailored for your academic goals. In addition to general study/research awards, the program offers country-specific and discipline-specific opportunities :

France: Harriet Hale Woolley Awards in the Arts (music and visual arts)
UK: LAMDA Award in Classical Acting and Trinity Laban Award for Music & Dance
Ireland: Master’s in Creative Writing at University College Cork
Netherlands: Awards for research in Dutch and Netherlandish Art
Taiwan: Master’s in Creative Industries Design
Austria: Marshall Plan Foundation Award in Science and Technology
Chile: Research under the Fulbright Science Initiative
Iceland: Arctic studies supported by the National Science Foundation
Hungary: Intensive mathematics program at Budapest Semesters
Saudi Arabia: Fully funded STEM degrees at KAUST
South Korea: STEM research through the U.S.-Korea STEM Initiative
Taiwan: Programs in Global Health, Biodiversity, and Consciousness Studies
Australia: Anne Wexler Scholarship for Master’s in Public Policy (sustainability, energy, governance)
Mexico: Binational Internship Program combining business and legal studies
Spain: MBA and Master’s awards at IE Business School
Germany: Young Professional Journalist Program with hands-on media internships and individual research

Benefits

Full funding for tuition, research, and living expenses
Round-trip airfare
Health insurance coverage
Cultural and professional integration in the host country
Join a prestigious global Fulbright alumni network of scholars and leaders

Eligible Nationalities

This scholarship is open to US citizens only.

Eligibility Criteria

This program is ideal for:

Graduating seniors
Recent college graduates
Master’s and PhD students
Early-career professionals

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen at the time of application
Must hold at least a bachelor’s degree before the start of the grant
Open to all academic disciplines
Applicants are encouraged to consult the country-specific summaries on the official Fulbright U.S. Student Program website to ensure alignment with local criteria, language proficiency, and institutional guidelines.

Application Deadline

Deadline to apply: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 – 5:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Early preparation is highly recommended. Proposals require coordination with host institutions and careful alignment with Fulbright’s goals.

Why Choose Fulbright

The Fulbright Program isn’t just a scholarship—it’s a pathway to becoming a global changemaker. With its emphasis on mutual understanding, diplomacy, and leadership, Fulbright fosters connections that last a lifetime and impact communities around the world.
Click 'Apply Now' down below to start your application journey.

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