Fulbright US Scholar Program Information Session - Spring 2026

With Fulbright offering nearly 400 awards each year, this session will help you find the right fit from among Fulbright's opportunities to teach, conduct research, or carry out professional projects in over 100 countries. MSU faculty and specialists interested in potential Fulbright awards are invited to watch as MSU's Scholar Liaison talks through program eligibility, award options, benefits, and grant timing, as well as relevant university policies. 

A PDF of the slides is available in the "Attachments" tab. Closed captions in English can be enabled by toggling the "CC" icon in the playback bar. For more information, explore the MSU Fulbright website, and contact Joy Campbell with any questions.

Note: This presentation was recorded in February 2026 and is still accurate as of June 2026 (no changes are expected). The information is broadly applicable for the Fulbright US Scholar Program, but some numbers (e.g., specific number of awards for a given country) may vary from year to year. The current application is due September 15, 2026 for most awards, for grants in the 2027-28 academic year. 

2:31 – Topics to cover

3:56 – Overview of Fulbright Scholar program

5:39 – Fulbright program breakdown by number

7:10 – MSU Fulbright history

9:34 – Three years of MSU Scholars 

11:07 – Why Fulbright?

14:44 – Eligibility

16:57 – Award benefits

19:24 – Award types

23:10 – Choosing the right award

26:42 – Award search function
29:00 – Online award search walk through

37:17 – Application components

41:00 – Application cycle timeline

42:43 – MSU-specific guidance

46:47 – Resources for Scholar applicants

50:01 – Connecting with the Scholar Liaison