The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program was created in 1946 by the U.S. Congress and funded by the U.S. Government. The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs as its flagship program and administered by the Institute of International Education, Fulbright Commissions, and Embassy Posts. It offers over 400 awards in more than 135 countries for U.S. citizens to teach, conduct research, and carry out professional projects around the world. College and university faculty, as well as artists and professionals from a wide range of fields can join over 400,000 Fulbrighters who have come away with enhanced skills, new connections, and greater mutual understanding.
Benefits of Fulbright awards:
Benefits of being a Fulbright awardee include making professional connections, learning about the host country and its people, promoting collaboration between WashU and the host institution, integrating into a new community, increased networking through Fulbright alumni groups, and increased likelihood of international publications. The Fulbright Scholar Program 2020 Alumni Impact Evaluation Report showed that:
97% of Visiting and US Scholars found Fulbright was professionally transformative
95% of Visiting and US Scholars widened their research networks
85% of Visiting and US Scholars adapted their research methods or teaching approach as a result of their Fulbright
Find out more about the Fulbright Scholar Awards:
If you are interested in applying for a Fulbright, WashU Global can provide support by:
- Informing you about available opportunities and including you in events for potential Fulbright applicants;
- Reviewing your application and providing feedback;
- Connecting you to past WashU Fulbright Scholar Award recipients who can share their experiences with you.
If you are considering applying for a Fulbright award or have any questions, please email the Fulbright Scholar Liaison for WashU, Liang Ge, at global@wustl.edu.