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The Fulbright program is a seven-month to yearlong fellowship that places recent undergraduate and graduate students in countries all over the world. Program options include English teaching fellowships or independent research fellowships (with options for university study). Besides English language teaching and research opportunities, the Fulbright serves as a foreign relations program between the US and other countries. Fulbright fellows are expected to act as representatives of their country. There are currently 6 Grinnell graduates completing Fulbright Fellowships.

    Application Requirements: 
    • Applications available in May 2009, and the deadline is around October 22, 2009
    • Must be a U.S. citizens at the time of application
    • Hold a B.A. degree or the equivalent before the start of the grant
    • Be in good health
    • (For certain countries) Have sufficient proficiency in the written and spoken language of the host country to communicate with the people and to carry out the proposed study
    • This is especially important for projects in the social sciences and the humanities
    Benefits: 
    • Funds for international transportation
    • Living stipend
    • Small book/research allowance
    • Medical insurance
    • Some countries will also provide tuition assistance, a small dependent's allowance, a pre-departure or in-country orientation, or other grant enhancements